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CST Stencil Imaging & Exposure Equipment
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CST Stencil Imaging & Exposure Equipment
CST products set them apart from competitors on the market.
The innovative imaging technology using DMD chips enables high resolutions, fast imaging times and lower production costs. The product portfolio is constantly being expanded and adapted to customer requirements.
CST offers imaging & exposure systems for flat and round imaging with horizontal and vertical variants with resolutions of 1000 - 25400 dpi. CST is proud to service the over 2,000 machines in the market for customers to meet their needs for the latest technology.
The CST promise is to deliver sustainable, long-lasting systems.

CST DLE Vertical
The DLE is supplied as a vertical version and is customized to meet individual requirements. It was one of CST's first models to be sold and has been further developed over the years - this is a flagship model.
CST manufactures systems according to customer requirements in sizes from 2.0 x 2.0m up to 8.0 x 4.0m, or even larger upon special request. The resolutions range from 1000 to 2540 DPI.
Screens can be loaded from the front or sides, various screen weights can be used, and the loading/offloading can be automated.
Applications: Industrial, Glass, Graphics, Printed Electronics, Textile

CST DLE New Compact
This vertical one-piece system is considered “plug-in and play,” with a reduced installation time. The standard configurations are for screens 1 x 1m to 1.5m x 1.5m, with larger systems on special request.
The resolutions vary between 1,000dpi and 2,540dpi.
This system is also often ordered as a side-loading semi-automatic version or as a complete in-line version. Otherwise it loads from the front or sides, saving space.
Applications: Industrial, Container, Glass, Graphics, Printed Electronics, Textile

CST DLE Smart
For the electronics printer that must work with high definition art files but wants to avoid the costs and production delays that come with film positives, CST is launching the CST DLE Smart.
This machine pairs a 48W long-lasting laser light source with 1920 x 1080 DMD chip technology and autofocus function to accurately image & expose high definition images with input resolution up to 25,400 DPI - without film positives.
Applications: Electronics, Industrial, Textile

CST DLE Rotary+
- 2400 DPI Resolution
- HD Chip (1920x1080)
- Laser Light Source
- Easy handling
- Compact design
- Fast and high-quality engraving

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Optimized Drying & Storage
Enhance your productivity with space-saving, effective screen drying tools. SAATI’s screen drying chambers and rolling screen racks help printers to turn screens around faster, in a controlled way, more comfortably, with a more organized screen department.
The Award Winning Line
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Maximum Effect with Minimum Expenditure
SAATI has been at the forefront of more sustainable exposure lamps and units outside of the computer-to-screen arena. SAATI’s Pro-Lite series are assembled exclusively with 405nm LED arrays - emitting only the perfect targeted wavelength to thoroughly cure stencils, with far less energy expenditure than traditional systems, and with no ambient heat, so the savings extend to climate control as well. Pro-Lite lamps are also the preferred solution for printers looking to substitute failing light sources integrated into older exposure units.
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CST DLE Vertical
The DLE is supplied as a vertical version and is customized to meet individual requirements. It was one of CST's first models to be sold and has been further developed over the years - this is a flagship model.
CST manufactures systems according to customer requirements in sizes from 2.0 x 2.0m up to 8.0 x 4.0m, or even larger upon special request. The resolutions range from 1000 to 2540 DPI.
Screens can be loaded from the front or sides, various screen weights can be used, and the loading/offloading can be automated.
Applications: Industrial, Glass, Graphics, Printed Electronics, Textile

CST DLE New Compact
This vertical one-piece system is considered “plug-in and play,” with a reduced installation time. The standard configurations are for screens 1 x 1m to 1.5m x 1.5m, with larger systems on special request.
The resolutions vary between 1,000dpi and 2,540dpi.
This system is also often ordered as a side-loading semi-automatic version or as a complete in-line version. Otherwise it loads from the front or sides, saving space.
Applications: Industrial, Container, Glass, Graphics, Printed Electronics, Textile

CST DLE Smart
For the electronics printer that must work with high definition art files but wants to avoid the costs and production delays that come with film positives, CST is launching the CST DLE Smart.
This machine pairs a 48W long-lasting laser light source with 1920 x 1080 DMD chip technology and autofocus function to accurately image & expose high definition images with input resolution up to 25,400 DPI - without film positives.
Applications: Electronics, Industrial, Textile

CST DLE ECO
The DLE ECO combines economy and performance at its best. Thanks to its innovative design, this horizontal machine is of interest to many customers who require a resolution of 1,000 dpi.
The screen can be loaded from any side and then clamped manually. The CST clamping device makes positioning easy and ensures that the starting point is the same for all screens, which offers a considerable time savings during press setup.
This system is always offered as a stand-alone.
Applications: Textile

CST DLE Label
The CST DLE Label is always supplied horizontally in one piece - plug and play for reduced installation time.
The system is optimized to make stencils for printing labels on hollow glass, plastic and metal.
The system is available with different maximum image sizes up to 1.2 x 1.0m with a toggle between 2400 and 2540 DPI.
Applications: Hollow Glass, Container

CST DLE Rotary+
- 2400 DPI Resolution
- HD Chip (1920x1080)
- Laser Light Source
- Easy handling
- Compact design
- Fast and high-quality engraving

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CST Direct Light Engraving
DMD Stencil Making
A Digital Mirror Device (DMD) modulates ultra-high power UV light with image data using up to 2,000,000 micro mirrors.
DMD Micro Mirrors
As each of the micro mirrors represents one pixel, high speeds are possible and the imaging quality is exceptionally high.
High Speed Direct Light Engraving
While the DMD moves across the screen surface in sweeps the data scrolls continuously and results in perfectly seamless image production.
High Resolution with Zero Consumables
Resolutions of up to 2,540 dpi are possible. This process totally eliminates ink, wax, film, darkroom the associated chemicals, film processing, masking, retouching and taping of films.
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Get familiar with the history and philosophy of CST, the world class provider of combined imaging & exposure machines for screen printing
Get familiar with the history and philosophy of CST, the world class provider of combined imaging & exposure machines for screen printing
Get familiar with the history and philosophy of CST, the world class provider of combined imaging & exposure machines for screen printing
Get familiar with the history and philosophy of CST, the world class provider of combined imaging & exposure machines for screen printing
Get familiar with the history and philosophy of CST, the world class provider of combined imaging & exposure machines for screen printing
Get familiar with the history and philosophy of CST, the world class provider of combined imaging & exposure machines for screen printing
Get familiar with the history and philosophy of CST, the world class provider of combined imaging & exposure machines for screen printing
Get familiar with the history and philosophy of CST, the world class provider of combined imaging & exposure machines for screen printing
Get familiar with the history and philosophy of CST, the world class provider of combined imaging & exposure machines for screen printing
Get familiar with the history and philosophy of CST, the world class provider of combined imaging & exposure machines for screen printing
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