Matthews Marking Systems Unveils MPERIA Axian Inkjet AX1000 Series at PACK EXPO Las Vegas––Powered for Sunrise 2027

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) (“Matthews” or the “Company”) announces today that its business, Matthews Marking Systems, is officially showcasing its MPERIA Axian Inkjet AX1000 Series printer at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, one of the industry’s premier events for packaging innovation.

Axian is set to transform primary packaging operations with its advanced marking technology, empowering production lines to operate leaner, smarter, and more efficiently. Axian combines the flexibility of continuous inkjet with the clean operation and low maintenance of thermal inkjet, delivering high-speed, versatile performance with minimal maintenance and intuitive operation.

A Cutting-Edge Printing Alternative
Axian XIJ brings industrial-grade reliability to packaging lines, eliminating unscheduled downtime, solvent additives, and service calls. Its compact footprint requires minimal modification for installation. The printer features an innovative 52-nozzle ink delivery system with user-adjustable drop sizes, easily swapped in under two minutes to maximize uptime.

Axian is not just ready for Sunrise 2027—it is engineered to lead the transition with reliable, cost-effective, and scalable 2D barcode printing.

Key Features:

• Plug and print simplicity with an 8" capacitive LCD color touchscreen and industry-leading MPERIA user interface for message creation and data automation.
• Versatile application for marking various sizes and shapes of nonporous and semi-porous substrates.
• Solvent free operation: A closed ink system utilizing a single 800 ml cartridge and 100 ml reservoir for uninterrupted printing—no make-up solvents required.
• Superior marking performance: Print up to five lines of text and 2D codes with line speeds up to 200 feet per minute (60 mpm) and a max print speed of 3,000 characters per second without sacrificing print speed or readability.
• Unmatched reliability: Fewer moving parts, stainless steel enclosure, and nearly maintenance-free operation.
• Eco-friendly design: draws less than 25 watts of power and features a closed ink system to eliminate unnecessary solvent emissions.

Seamless Automation with Industry-Leading MPERIA Control Platform