Founded in 2001, Microtec has become a trusted name in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of heat press machines, specializing in high-quality, precision equipment for the garment and printing industries. With over 23 years of experience, Microtec has built a reputation for innovation, reliability, and excellence, serving customers across Europe, the United States, Mexico, and other global markets. At Microtec, we understand the evolving needs of our customers, and our commitment to staying ahead of industry trends has driven us to continually enhance our products and services. As the global landscape shifts with increased tariff barriers and a growing trend toward local production, we believe automation and efficiency will be key to the future of the industry. This insight has guided our strategy for 2025 and beyond. In 2024, we significantly expanded our R&D capabilities, increasing our engineering team from 3 to 8 engineers, enabling us to accelerate the development of innovative automated solutions. This expansion has already borne fruit with the successful launch of new products such as the Automatic Paper Wrapping Machine, 15-Station Automatic Mug Printing Machine, and Automatic Feeding Machine, all designed to optimize workflow, reduce operational costs, and increase efficiency for our customers. Looking ahead to 2025, Microtec is excited to introduce several groundbreaking innovations. Our product development efforts will focus on enhancing automation technology, with a continued emphasis on creating affordable, high-efficiency machines that cater to the needs of modern production lines. In addition to our heat press machines, we are introducing the Total Print System (TPS)—a new solution aimed at revolutionizing Print On Demand (POD) operations. By integrating our heat press expertise with advanced automation, TPS will streamline communication, improve workflow, and boost efficiency in POD factories, where many small operations still rely on traditional, inefficient methods. Our dedication to research, quality, and customer satisfaction has allowed us to remain at the forefront of the industry. As we move into 2025, Microtec is more committed than ever to developing solutions that meet the ever-changing demands of the market. We are excited to continue our partnerships with customers and suppliers around the world and look forward to creating new opportunities for success in the years to come. At Microtec, innovation is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re ready to lead the way into the future of heat press technology.
Digital Serigraphic Technologies
Digital Serigraphic Technologies, or simply DST, is a brand by Bjørn Thorsen A/S, which combines company’s offering of consumables (PET films, papers, inks and adhesives) for making heat transfers via traditional screenprinting, digital hybrid printing, and DTF. DST customers use our products to create durable and high-quality heat transfers for textile decoration, in demanding applications such as: sportswear, industrial & workwear, promotional garments, fashion & wearables, care labels, among others. Originally from Denmark, we serve customers all over the world with great customer support, technical guidance, qualitative and reliable products that hold EcoPassport by Oeko-Tex® certification. DST for heat transfer The DST products are in commercial use around the world, with customers in close to 50 countries, which appreciate its significant potential for use in diverse transfer applications. DST’s offering is designed to work with well-known printing machines like HP Indigo, RICOH and Xeikon for the digital printing part of the product, as well as specialized serigraphic equipment from INO, Sakurai and SPS to perform the screenprinting step of the solution. It ensures our customers will deliver high-quality heat transfer for applications where soft and flexible feel and superior durability after numerous wash cycles are required. Four product series Today, the DST commercial portfolio consists of four product categories: Release liners, Inks, Adhesives and Cleaners. If you are looking for information on where you can apply DST heat transfer, please visit the Applications page.