Smart belting system

Setting a new standard in digital printing precision

In digital printing, accuracy and performance are key to delivering results. Traditional belt systems – held back by mechanical tolerances – limit these goals. That’s why Habasit created the Smart Printing Belt, a patented, end-to-end solution that redefines belt position measurement.

Innovation without precedent

While leading printers manage ±50–150 µm belt position accuracy, the Smart Printing Belt achieves repeatable ±10 µm precision, thanks to a radical new measurement methodology. Developed entirely in-house, this unique solution is real-time, reliable, and more accurate than anything else on the market. Ideal for complex designs on textiles, detailed ceramics, and wood, it ensures print stability, clean registration, and top-quality results – without the need for machine redesign.

10 Microns accuracy: How is that even possible?

Indirect measurement with a rotary encoder often leads to inaccuracies caused by:

Mechanical tolerances (gearbox play, motor play, roller runout)
Belt-related challenges (tension, belt joint effect)

When print positions shift and registration becomes unreliable, every error impacts performance - especially on long print paths with multiple print bars and stations. With Smart Printing Belt we have invented the direct belt position measurement.

How it works

By measuring position directly from the belt itself – thanks to a magnetically embedded layer and sensors feeding real-time data into a central processor – this system leverages a digital twin for instant modeling and correction. The result? Industry-leading ±10 µm accuracy – with no moving sensor parts, no encoder drift, and no operator calibration required. Enjoy predictive intelligence and stability with perfect droplet placement, reduced setup times, and higher productivity – even in your most complex applications.

The advantages:

Eliminated inaccuracies caused by moving components
Central processor with a self-learning digital twin that dynamically adjusts in real time

Perfect for

Step into the next generation of digital printing with Habasit’s patent-protected Smart Printing Belt – created for industries where precision is essential:

Textile printing
Ceramic tile decoration
Cardboard & packaging graphics
Wood-based & engineered panels
Other high-resolution applications

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