Technologies · six paths · one decision
UV LED, DTF textile, CO₂ laser, fibre laser, CNC and packaging inkjet. Here are the real differences — materials, volume, investment and where each one fits.
Comparison
| Technology | Materials | Volume | Investment | Strength | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV LED | Metal · glass · wood · plastic · acrylic · leather | 1–500 units/day | 8 K – 80 K € | Substrate versatility | artisJet MBO Printers |
| DTF / DTG | Cotton · polyester · blends · dark garments | 20–2,000 garments/day | 6 K – 35 K € | Works on any fabric | MBO Printers |
| Láser CO₂ | Wood · acrylic · leather · paper · fabric · MDF | Variable by part | 3 K – 60 K € | Low entry cost | Flux Lasers MBO Lasers |
| Láser fibra | Steel · stainless · aluminium · copper · brass | Industrial 24/7 | 40 K – 350 K € | Productivity and cost per part | MBO Lasers |
| CNC router | Wood · MDF · technical plastic · thin aluminium | Per part | 15 K – 120 K € | Unique 3D parts | MBO Lasers |
| Packaging inkjet | Cardboard · packaging plastic · metal · label | 1,000–50,000 units/h | 60 K – 400 K € | Inline integration | SmartJet |
Direct printing on objects. Rigid substrates, unique supports, direct colour.
Textile transfer with PET film and adhesive powder. Solid colour on any fabric.
Cutting and engraving organic materials: wood, acrylic, paper, fabric, leather.
Industrial metal cutting: steel, stainless, aluminium, copper, brass. Thicknesses up to 25 mm.
Milling boards, technical plastic and light aluminium. 2.5–3D machining.
Single-pass inline UV inkjet, integrated with production conveyor. Cardboard, plastic, metal.
Decision tree
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