In the world of digital printing, the success of a project doesn’t depend solely on the media used or the printing technology adopted, it relies on the perfect balance between high-performance materials and advanced finishing equipment.
This shared vision is the foundation of the collaboration between Flexa and Diatecx, two complementary companies working together to serve the professional interior decoration industry.
A high-performance, integrated workflow
The combination of Diatecx wallpaper media, a high-end large format printer as Canon Colorado, and Flexa Miura Katana automatic cutter and UD/RD 170 unwinder/rewinder units is a concrete example of an optimized and efficient production process.
The inline workflow includes:
- Unwinding a jumbo roll of wallpaper, followed by printing and automatic cutting, or
- Unwinding, printing, and rewinding the printed media for later processing
Printing is carried out on Diatecx 2512, a 195 g/m² non-woven, PVC-free, FSC®-certified wallpaper specially designed for use with solvent, UV, latex, and eco-solvent inks. It’s ideal for interior design applications that require high visual quality and environmental sustainability.
Miura Katana: precision without touch-ups
Once printed, the roll moves to the Miura Katana automatic XY cutter, specifically developed for the wallpaper market.
Its unique “V shaped angled cut system” eliminates the “white line” effect often visible at the seams between tiles, especially on dark backgrounds, preventing the need for manual retouching during installation.
Key Features of Miura Katana:
Motorized lengthwise shear cutters with digital display (patent pending)
• Two edge control systems automatic with sensors with 0.05 mm reading accuracy
• Dual traction rollers to keep the wallpaper taut, avoiding wrinkles
• Designed to work inline with roll-to-roll printers, including Canon Colorado
The result is perfectly aligned panels, enhanced visual quality, and no
need for manual corrections—saving time and ensuring superior results.
For increased productivity, the Miura Katana can be used inline with a large format printer. When working with jumbo rolls, the system can be expanded by adding the Flexa UD 170 unwinder upstream of the printer.
UD/RD 170: smart unwinding and rewinding system
The UD 170 unwinder and RD 170 rewinder are designed to handle jumbo rolls up to 600 mm in diameter and 400 kg in weight. These units operate inline with printers, supporting higher production volumes with unmatched precision and consistency.
The UD 170 motorized unwinder is equipped with an ultrasonic sensor for automatic vertical alignment, making it ideal even for rolls that are not perfectly rewound.
The RD 170 motorized rewinder, placed downstream of the printer, features an optical sensor that ensures precise roll alignment, improving productivity and minimizing waste.
Flexa unwinder and rewinder units are currently the only solutions on the market equipped with this dual alignment control system, delivering significant advantages in terms of accuracy and production efficiency.
A partnership that works: quality, speed, zero defects
The collaboration between Diatecx and Flexa demonstrates how the combination of premium media and innovative finishing technologies can transform wallpaper production into a faster, more accurate, and defect-free process.
From the printing stage to final finishing with the Miura Katana cutter and UD/RD 170 roll 
handling systems, every step is engineered to maximize output, minimize errors, and simplify operator tasks.
A solid, effective synergy that meets the highest demands of professional interior decoration.
