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Contents FROM THE EDITORS’ DESK..............................................................................................................................................................................................................6 UpkarPrakashan looks at exports expansion with a brand new HeidelbergCD 102-4............................................................................................8 3rd drupa Global Trends Report 2016..................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Kodak brings the “Science to Create” to drupa 2016 ........................................................................................................................................................ 14 Bobst advt......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 drupacity: On tour with “Wolfgang” ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Live demonstrations of the dmax 106 by Steinemann Technology............................................................................................................................ 17 Global Graphics launches version 11 of the Harlequin RIP............................................................................................................................................. 18 ESMA shows the potential of functional printing at drupa 2016................................................................................................................................. 19 Expert speakers announced for Drupa 2016........................................................................................................................................................................ 20 WEKO at drupa: Don’t play – work with precision.............................................................................................................................................................. 20 Line O Matic at Drupa 2016 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Siegwerk colours the future at drupa .................................................................................................................................................................................... 21 drupa 2016 – Touch the Future................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22 Informa announces IPEX 2017 dates....................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Manroland at drupa....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Design’N’Buy at drupa.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24 Uflex is going to show many new technologies at drupa............................................................................................................................................... 25 OnPrintShop displays under ‘Simplify and Transform’ theme at drupa...................................................................................................................... 26 Easeprint Solutions to introduce Web and Android Applications at drupa 2016................................................................................................... 27 Acme Machinery to display Carton Folding & Pasting Machine at drupa................................................................................................................. 27 Indigo Prints sees overseas business expansion at drupa .............................................................................................................................................. 28 Stallion to launch M30 STITCHmaster+TAPEmaster at drupa........................................................................................................................................ 28 InSoft Automation to launch App to convert PDF to ePub at drupa.......................................................................................................................... 29 Manugraph to promote latest 2x1 ECOLINE at drupa...................................................................................................................................................... 29 Q.I. Press Controls lands major order from Chinese printer............................................................................................................................................ 30 The Independent prints its final edition on 26 March...................................................................................................................................................... 30 German publishing company places confidence in Q.I. Press Controls..................................................................................................................... 31 Q.I. Press Controls captures order by Uttarbanga Sambad............................................................................................................................................. 31 New Anicolor 2 at drupa 2016 .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 32 Epson’s advanced range at drupa 2016................................................................................................................................................................................. 34 Ricoh to Open New Worlds at drupa 2016 ........................................................................................................................................................................... 36 Kodak raises the bar in inkjet printing with ULTRASTREAM .......................................................................................................................................... 38 Xerox introduces its first cut-sheet inkjet press and new continuous feed inkjet platform................................................................................ 39 Scodix to present new profit-generating, print enhancement technology at drupa 2016................................................................................ 40 HP Indigo innovations expand flexible packaging and folding carton opportunities......................................................................................... 41 Konica Minolta conferred as #1 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty for ninth consecutive year................................................................................ 42 Global Graphics raises the bar in Inkjet quality with drupa launch............................................................................................................................. 42 Kodak announces strategic product and technology decisions................................................................................................................................... 43 VITS Variable Data Finishing System profiled in new Rexroth case study................................................................................................................. 43 HP expands commercial printing fleet with eight new Indigo and PageWide web presses.............................................................................. 44 Xerox ‘Thrive with Five’: Debut of iGen5................................................................................................................................................................................ 45 Xerox boosts productivity on Impika...................................................................................................................................................................................... 45 Innovation at Uflex ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 46 Uflex to launch Extrusion Lamination Machine at drupa................................................................................................................................................ 47 South India’s largest packaging exhibition PackPlus South concludes grandly in Hyderabad ........................................................................ 48 First Gallus digital printing theme day: “How digital printing is changing the label business”......................................................................... 49 nyloflex FTF Digital flexo plate wins in the pre-press – graphics category .............................................................................................................. 49 W&H to present new generation flexo and gravure presses at drupa 2016............................................................................................................. 50 Bradman Lake launches a new variant of the HSS Former.............................................................................................................................................. 50 UN-II and UN-III certification marks for Bag-in-Box container....................................................................................................................................... 51 Lüscher Technologies at drupa 2016....................................................................................................................................................................................... 51 Cylinder manufacturer, Afflatus Gravures invests in CFM from Daetwyler .............................................................................................................. 52 Lake Image Systems, Ross Manufacturing and HERMA jointly bring new Integrated Labelling Machine ................................................... 52 KCI’s touchpoint 3D fab + print new to drupa 2016.......................................................................................................................................................... 53 Japanese MPS customer Takara Pac wins 2015 World Label Award............................................................................................................................ 53 Mark Andy Open House showcases digital printing & finishing workflow solutions ........................................................................................... 54 Cosmo Films to launch “Luxotique” range at drupa 2016................................................................................................................................................ 55 Flint Group sponsors Print UV.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55 OMET presents the new sleeves for Varyflex V2 Offset 850............................................................................................................................................ 56 Dow wins UPM Raflatac Label Life Awards 2016................................................................................................................................................................ 56 POLAR to highlight two new products at drupa................................................................................................................................................................ 57 CRON increases stand space at drupa.................................................................................................................................................................................... 57 JORG to present tailor-made solutions for digital printing, packaging and labels................................................................................................ 58 Martinenghi will promote Michelangelo Digital Printing Machine............................................................................................................................. 58 Xaar expands product range for UV applications............................................................................................................................................................... 59 Harlequin RIP upgrades for commercial, digital, high-speed inkjet applications................................................................................................... 59 New euromedia products – shown for the first time at FESPA ..................................................................................................................................... 60 Jet Press 720S set to take centre stage for Fujifilm at drupa 2016................................................................................................................................ 61 EFI presents 6 new printers at Fespa Digital 2016.............................................................................................................................................................. 62 Monotech Systems highlights Homer at GTE 2016........................................................................................................................................................... 64 The Imaging of Things with EFI Inkjet Innovation ............................................................................................................................................................. 64 Arrow Digital installs the EFI Matan 8QW at Ahmedabad R&D/Demo Centre......................................................................................................... 64 IIJ’s new dedicated Customer Centre to improve customer experience ................................................................................................................... 65 New HP Scitex 9000 and HP HDR245 Scitex Inks at FESPA Digital 2016 ................................................................................................................... 66

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FROM THE EDITORS’ DESK Dear Readers, Dusseldorf – The metropolis on the Rhine is transformed into drupacity. The drupacity is being painted red in ardent anticipation of the global show for which the international print industry as well as other industries have been gearing up for months. It’s just around the corner. More than 50 partners from the hotel, gastronomy, retail and transport industries will be supporting drupacity with diverse activities. We along with other fellows from the industry can’t wait to see the showcase of the latest. Starting 31 May, visitors to the city during following 11 days will be personally greeted by friendly Drupaulas and Drupauls. Let’s be ‘on tour with Wolfgang’ in this issue that previews the upcoming drupa 2016 in Germany.

The premier show will be practically capturing the global trends which are also duly presented in the ‘drupa global trends report’. Leading technologies, machinery, software and solutions manufacturers and providers will be presenting their best offerings to visitors visiting from every corner of the world seeking answers to their diverse needs. Leading solutions providers covered in this issue include: Cosmo Films, Cron, EFI, Epson, FujiFilm, Heidelberg, HP Indigo, Jorg, Kodak, Lake Image Systems, Luscher Technologies, Manroland, Martinenghi, Omet, Polar, Ricoh, Siegwerk, Scodix, Steinemann Technology, Uflex, VITS International, W & H, Weko, Xerox and Xitron. Indian participating companies include: Acme Machinery, Design’N’Buy, Easeprint Solutions, Indigo Prints, InSoft Automation, Line O Matic, Manugraph and Stallion Innovative Machines.

In our cover story this time, we have UpkarPrakashan – the publishers of leading competitive exams books and magazines – which looks at exports expansion with a brand new HeidelbergCD 102-4. The decision to install the latest Heidelberg press was quite easy for Upkar. A few productive meetings and visits to Heidelberg sites were all it took them to decide in its favour. The latest expansion to overseas market is with high quality stationery products. Upkar’s Stationery division has added over 175 high quality stationery products to their range in the past one years’ time. Read the complete story on UpkarPrakashan’s rise to the top under the aegis of mentor Mr.Mahendra Jain.

An important event that recently concluded successfully in Hyderabad was PackPlus South 2016. PackPlus South, along with SupplyPlus South, featured 156 exhibitors, over 100 Running Machines and more than 50 Product Launches. The exhibition, held from 2-5 March 2016, witnessed a footfall of 7552 visitors with high interest in packaging, converting, processing and supply chain machineries.

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The Rise of a top competitive exams books publisher

“We never wanted any process or machine to prove a hindrance in our smooth working and expansion of our business. Consequently, we always believed in installing the most advanced technologies.

Heidelberg has proved beyond our expectations.

It (Heidelberg CD-102) is complementing our growth strategy.” – Mr.Mahendra Jain, UpkarPrakashan

Key Notes : > Their first was a general knowledge book for LIC entrance examination. > In the past one years’ time, they have added over 175 products to their range of high quality stationery products. > To answer their need for bigger machine, they installed a Heidelberg CD-102, for which no other brand was a match.

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UpkarPrakashan, established in 1970, started its journey with the publication of a general knowledge book for LIC entrance examination. With no other book in such generics, Mr. Mahendra Jain not only pioneered this publishing segment but also has been at the top since day one. The publishing house has been the no. 1 in the competitive examination publication arena. In 1978, Mr. Jain launched the first-of-its-kind monthly magazine for competitive examination aspirants named PratiyogitaDarpan.

“Books in the market are meant to answer long term needs of students. But, unfortunately, they were not apt when it came to preparing for competitive examinations. The aim for publishing this magazine was to answer the need of aspirants. Our reliable & authentic content helped us grow the segment,” says Mr. Jain. The English language edition of this popular competitive examination magazine was launched in 2006.

Upkar Group outsourced printing till 1990 though in 1987 they had set up a photo typesetting facility which was India’s first typesetter. The first book got an impressive feedback from the market. This was the year they launched another magazine – SamanyaGyanDarpan. “The magazine targeted

second and third grade exams and today has a circulation of over 1.75 lakh copies,” says Mr. Jain.

The third grade examination aspirants took up SamanyaGyanDarpan with enthusiasm. Soon Mr.Jain saw another opportunity and launched Success Mirror, also one of today’s popular magazines, simultaneously in Hindi as well as English. The combined circulation of both the editions is more than 2.25 lakh copies today. “We published extra study material and supplements simultaneously with our regular publications. These extra issues ranged from Science to General Knowledge, Reasoning, Mathematics, History, Culture, Arithmetic, Environment, Geography, Economics, Sports and other subjects relevant to popular competitive exams,” informs Mr. Jain. “We kept our focus on quality (both in terms of paper and presentation) and editing (for reliable and authentic content).

Our special volumes are comprehensive and help students prepare for success in various exams. In addition to regular issues, there are Year Book & comprehensive Indian Economy issues which cover all vital information for preparation,” he adds.

Upkar had started building up their in-house binding facility around the year 1985. They imported a binding machine that remarkably improved their capacities to expand their markets in India. “We had to wait for

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days to get our dispatches ready. With the binding machine we were able to produce 45000 copies a day and were able to reduce the delivery times from 5 days to 2 days,” states Mr. Jain.

Printing at UpkarPrakashan Printing at UpkarPrakashan started in 1990 with the installation of their first Manugraph PO36. This was followed by another Manugraph – a PO26. Upkar also earned the distinction of using the first Web-printing machine for book printing in Northern India.

Earlier the technology was exclusively used for newspaper and magazine printing.

UpkarPrakashan installed a TPH model for Web printing of books. Then came in a KBA Rapida and Komori Spica (Perfecta). Both these machines were of relatively small size but provided high quality printing results.

and our children joined us. We never wanted any process or machine to prove a hindrance in our smooth working and expansion of our business. Consequently, we always believed in installing most advanced technologies.

Heidelberg has proved beyond our expectations. Our brand new Heidelberg CD102 is complementing our growth strategy,” he is all praises. “Raised as the all-rounder, the Speed master CD 102 can handle a range of substrates from 0.03-millimeter paper to 1 mm thick cardboard (0.0012 in 0.039 in) with a production speed of 15,000 sheets per hour. The size format / substrate are an advantage especially for publishing houses like ours.”

Technology adoption keeps one step ahead Digital printing is not in the offing for

He will once again be lead by his passion to learn about the latest technology which he can use to meet his targets better. Keeping open the scope for expansion into newer fields, he finds packaging promising but has no immediate plan to enter this segment.

Mr.Mahendra Jain doesn’t believe digital media is a threat to the publishing industry.

He rather believes aggressive technology adoption is the answer to beat technological threats. “We always try to remain a step ahead of technology. We have both digital and hard copy editions. Both are growing and complementing each other,” he explains.

His younger brother Mr.Narendra Jain and his two MBA sons are other people from the family who contribute to the management of UpkarPrakashan.

It is a long journey for Mahendra Jain and

Heidelberg prints Upkar’s high quality stationery products Rahul Jain joined his father in the year 2006 after completing his Management studies from Mumbai. It was a turning point in the expansion of UpkarGroup. Right from the launch of English edition of popular magazine PratiyogitaDarpan in 2006 to establishing own strategic offices across major cities and setting up of Upkar’s Stationery division, Rahul has played a key role. In the past one years’ time, they have added over 175 products to their range of high quality stationery products. The inspiration for new creation comes from the market and learning from keeping a keen eye on latest developments world over.

“The ideas for new product development come from inspiration as well as through our dedicated creative department,” says Rahul,

who keeps travelling to different parts of world to get his growth ideas.

When they expanded their wings with their new stationery unit – UpkarStationery, the market demand and acceptability of their product made them understand the need for bigger machine. Heidelberg was the right choice for higher volume qualitative production. “Heidelberg is a big brand and it’s not without reasons. We have had full support from Heidelberg team including their support staff. We attribute our success to our hard work, honesty and technological enhancement,” says Mr. Jain. “We have been very focused on our targets right from the beginning when I was working alone. The tradition continued even when my brother

UpkarPrakashan right now. Moreover, Mr.Mahendra Jain thinks that a suitable digital technology is not yet available to meet the demand of Upkar. He is looking for some heavy duty Digital machine matching high volume printing capabilities of Offset machines at matching prices. Today they have a complete set-up of latest machines from pre-press to post-press. Mr. Jain hardly missed a major exhibition of printing & publishing industry. He always remained abreast of the latest technology and technology has been a major factor in the growth of Upkar Group. As always, he will be visiting this drupa (drupa 2016) as well.

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The decision to install the latest Heidelberg press was quite easy for Upkar. “We considered quite a few other brands as well but they were no match for Heidelberg,” says Rahul. “After a few productive meetings and a couple of visits with Heidelberg people to Heidelberg sites watching people working with the machine, we were impressed with the words of the people running the machine.

We have learnt from them that the 5th sheet from Heidelberg is usable and the claim has proved true as well,” he claims.

the last one year, we have participated in three exhibitions abroad,” informs Rahul. At the beginning, they were catering to some essential product demands and added premium products too. Soon they got a couple of orders and business got a nice launch pad with those orders. Rahul expects an installation growth and consequently the growth in sales in the wake of two key recent exhibitions in Europe and Middle East.

Accordingly, he has big plans for expansion in the exports market. With a present turnover of around Rs.8 crores, Rahul is aiming a hundred crore turnover in the coming 5 years. The aim is big, and he has a well laidout plan as well to achieve this goal.

A major part of Upkar’s stationery business portfolio constitutes their export range. “In his UpkarPrakashan which was thought of to provide apt written guidance to students appearing in competitive exams. Long before PratiyogitaDarpan, in his very starting days, Mahendra had brought out two books – ‘LIC Examination Ke Solved Paper’ and ‘General Knowledge’. From that day to this day, Upkar has come a long way. Its flagship PratiyogitaDarpan has been a popular name in student fraternity for many decades.The principal Publishing business shows a lot of promise and is growing well. They are a team of five people from the family looking after the affairs at UpkarPrakashan and UpkarStationery.

3rd drupa Global Trends Report 2016 Optimism for growth in 2016.

With just weeks to go before drupa 2016 opens, the results of the 3rd drupa Global Trends report have been published. The report finds that although recovery from the financial crisis in 2008 is incomplete and uneven, printers everywhere are increasingly optimistic about their prospects throughout 2016, despite tightening margins and falling prices. This is influencing their plans for investment in production equipment.

Sabine Geldermann, Director drupa, Messe Düsseldorf, said: “This year’s drupa is a showcase for the latest developments in the global printing industry.

By commissioning the series of drupa Global Trends reports, we are able to put these new developments into the context of the state of the industry as a whole.

Anyone visiting drupa this year will find the reports make an invaluable backgrounder.”

The three reports have drawn on a global panel of about 750 printers to survey the state of the printing industry and expectations about its future over the three years leading up to drupa 2016.

Key Notes : > Africa and Middle East especially optimistic. > Digital growing but conventional processes still dominate. > Web to print stalls.

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The research and writing of the reports were handled

by Richard Gray and Neil Falconer of the specialist consultancy and market research company Print Future. “The previous report in 2015 was upbeat in general, globally,” says Richard Gray. “In 2016 the picture is patchier, with some regions thriving, such as North America, others are struggling, including some of the developing regions. Similarly whilst packaging and functional markets are in general doing well, those in the commercial market are more challenged and those in the publishing market particularly so.”

In each report the responses of printers have been gathered and aver-aged to produce a barometer of economic confidence. Some 37% of the global panel of printers described their current condition in 2015 as good, although a significant 12% said their condition was poor, giving a positive net balance of 25%. Looking ahead, printers were in general more positive with 50% expecting their economic condition to improve in 2016 compared with just 6% expecting it to deteriorate – a positive balance of 44%.

Taken by region, everywhere is more optimistic for 2016 than 2015, but the biggest increases in positive feelings are in Africa, Australia/Oceania, Middle East and Asia. Taken by sector, all the 2016 forecasts are more optimistic on balance, with commercial and functional (sometimes called industrial) printing showing the greatest increase compared to 2015.

Digital prospects Looking at some 14 common print processes, the report found that, as might be expected, digital technologies are growing fastest (on average by 28% per annum), but that sheet fed offset lithography is also seeing significant growth, particularly in publishing (net positive growth of 7%) and packaging (+12%). Flexography is also doing very well in packaging (+18%), and gravure is also seeing a modest but definite growth (+3%) in this sector.

Functional printing is a growth area for screen printing (+11%), though digital is very important here too.

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While the bulk of turnover still comes from conventional print, there is a steady increase in the volume and value of digital print, with the exception of packaging where only 13% reported that it represents more than 25% of turnover, compared to 35% for commercial, 24% for publishing and 59% for functional.

The ability of digital to print variable content is important, with 59% of functional printers and 35% of commercial printers reporting that more than 25% of their digital turnover was variable.

Web to print seems to have stalled, with only a percentage point of growth from 2014 (25% of printers had it) to 2015 (26%). Only North America as a region and functional print as a sector saw significant increases in volumes going through web to print.

Limits to growth Both printers and suppliers cited strong competition as the biggest constraint to growth, with lack of sales being almost as large a factor. When asked the reason,

the largest factor (58%) was finding new customers, with finding good sales staff second at 35%. About 32% blamed lack of demand for conventional print, but only 10% said the same for digital.

The full report will be released in English in a few weeks; the Executive Summary will be available in seven languages (German, English, French, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Chinese) at drupa website.

Kodak brings the “Science to Create” to drupa 2016 A host of new product launches and technology developments Kodak has announced a series of new products to be featured on its stand (Hall 5, Stand F09) at drupa 2016. With a broad range of new developments and enhancements, Kodak continues to drive the evolution of the graphic arts industry.

Building upon its record of introducing important technology innovations at drupa, Kodak will this year announce a new process free plate. With demand for its process free KODAK SONORA Plates growing to over 3000 customers, Kodak’s latest addition to the SONORA Plate portfolio is designed to meet the rigorous demands of UV print applications.

At drupa 2016, Kodak will also showcase: • KODAK AQUA-IMAGE Pressroom Chemicals range to help printers reduce variability and improve performance in the pressroom.

• KODAK ELECTRA MAX Thermal Plates and KODAK LIBRA VP Digital Plates for commercial and newspaper printers.

Debuting at drupa 2016 will be the new KODAK FLEXCEL NX System ’16, which builds on Kodak’s award-winning NX Advantage technology. Brand new system features include NX tags for the application of multiple patterns on a single plate layout, and Advanced Edge Definition, a Kodak patented technology that controls ink flow at the edge of objects, resulting in cleaner print and greater visual edge definition.

Kodak’s stand at drupa 2016 will feature a KODAK ULTRA NX Experience room to showcase environmentally-conscious plate technology.

Kodak will also launch its next generation inkjet technology platform, KODAK ULTRASTREAM Inkjet Technology. Built on the company’s continuous inkjet Stream technology, ULTRASTREAM will move production inkjet into the mainstream of commercial printing and packaging. On display on the Kodak stand, visitors will also see:

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Live demonstrations of the KODAK PROSPER 6000C Press with inline finishing Kodak’s Extended Gamut + Varnish (XGV) technology demonstration for flexible films produced on narrow-web This is Inkjet! Loft, an apartment decorated with Kodak Stream digitally printed products including laminate flooring, countertops, furniture, wallpaper, napkins and water bottles

Additionally, Kodak will be presenting: • The new KODAK NEXPRESS ZX3900 Digital Production Color Press, an enhanced version of the KODAK NEXPRESS SX Platform • KODAK NEXPRESS White Dry Ink for NEXPRESS devices for the Fifth Imaging Unit • The new Multi-Cassette Unit, Single Cassette Unit and In-Line Punch System for the KODAK TRENDSETTER and KODAK ACHIEVE Platesetters to deliver better functionality and performance to drive efficiency, but with a compact footprint “Kodak is at the forefront of the print, packaging and publishing industries,” said Kodak CEO Jeff Clarke. “Our products deliver what printers want today and need tomorrow with new technologies and enhancements to help printers strengthen their businesses and streamline their printing processes. drupa provides a global platform to share our expertise with industry leaders and printers, and we look forward to meeting many of them at this year’s show.”

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drupacity: On tour with “Wolfgang” – Numerous activities bring drupa highlights to the city When the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre once again becomes the hot spot for the print-media industry during drupa (31 May to 10 June), the city will heartily welcome the hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world. Düsseldorf will be painted red with numerous activities as the metropolis on the Rhine is transformed into drupacity. The goal of this joint initiative of Messe Düsseldorf and Destination Düsseldorf is not to merely create visibility for the trade fair theme in the city, but rather to really make it come alive. Whether a rolling 3D laboratory or fashion collections made of paper – dozens of attractive offerings communicate the core drupa theme in a way that is innovative and creative, yet understandable for interested laypeople, while targeting international visitors as well as residents of Düsseldorf.

More than 50 partners from the hotel, gastronomy, retail and transport industries will be supporting drupacity with diverse activities – from a “paper art market” to innovative 3D projects to so-called drupabases in hotels, at the airport and the central station, as well as in other locations.

Key Notes : > The metropolis on the Rhine is transformed into drupacity. > Düsseldorf will be painted red with numerous activities. > Dozens of attractive offerings communicate the core drupa theme in an innovative and creative way.

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“With the aid of several events, Düsseldorf will demonstrate that the city and its residents identify with the trade fair theme. This promotes location ties,” states Destination Düsseldorf Managing Director, Boris Neisser. “So of course we’re delighted about the positive response to the initiative, and the fact that Düsseldorf’s service industry is actively involved.”

More than 50 partners from the hotel, gastronomy, retail and transport industries will be supporting drupacity with diverse activities – from a “paper art market” to innovative 3D projects to so-called

drupabases in hotels, at the airport and the central station, as well as in other locations.

One highlight that is sure to enjoy plenty of attention is “Wolfgang”: a Berlin-style double-decker bus that the GoetheLab at the Technical University of Aachen had converted into a mobile 3D printer laboratory. It brings the latest scientific discoveries in the area of additive manufacturing technology – more commonly known as 3D printing – from the stationary lab into the city, and makes technology understandable while bringing it alive. Eight computer workspaces complete with 3D printers allow visitors to learn how to virtually construct an object that will later be printed three-dimensionally. Moreover, the FabBus – a combination of the words “fabber” and “bus” – features a showroom with specialist books on the subject, a lounge area, and a coffee and tea bar. And how did “Wolfgang” get its nickname? Why, from Germany’s most famous poet himself, in reference to the GoetheLab on Goethe Strasse in Aachen.

The drupa highlight theme, 3D printing, will also be visible throughout the inner city, in shopping malls and large department stores. In the Schadow Arkaden, for example, visitors will be able to observe how the Düsseldorf TV tower emerges on so-called delta towers over the course of the entire trade fair.

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Or how a 15-second body scan transforms into a unique 3D figure. Or how giveaways are produced in as little as 20 minutes – little ghosts that glow in the dark. In addition, the winner of a drawing contest at Galeria Kaufhof Am Wehrhahn will later receive the subject of their drawing as a 3D object.

Further attractive exhibitions on the Kö will feature extraordinary items made of paper. Under the name “Paper Art Market”, stilwerk will show works by various artists, while the Kö Galerie presents a special fashion collection made of paper, designed by students of the Media Design School Düsseldorf. The theme of the collection is based on this year’s drupa slogan, “touch the future”.

Düsseldorf’s hotel and gastronomy businesses will also drape the city in red, spoiling their guests at drupabases – for

example with special culinary delights. And if the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, “printen” go the same route – the druPRINTen from the baker’s guild, that is: specially baked versions of the traditional “printen” cookie, decorated with the drupacity logo and a Düsseldorf motif, which will be offered in 100 bakeries, and handed out at the airport and in hotels as giveaways.

To ensure that visitors feel welcome in the state capital from the moment they arrive, they will be greeted not only personally by friendly Drupaulas and Drupauls – welcoming teams dressed entirely in red – at the Düsseldorf airport and the central station, but also by a special testimonial campaign on billboards. These testimonials are intentionally not from celebrities, but from representatives of individual professions, who welcome drupa guests with individual quotes. And as a reminder of their visit, all

drupa guests will of course receive a suitable souvenir: the city symbol – the Düsseldorf cartwheel – will be available in the tourist information locations as a 3D figure.

The city guide, Düsseldorf inside, will offer a clear overview of the drupacity programmes.

It will be available on the exhibition grounds, as well as in more than 400 distribution points in Düsseldorf and throughout North Rhine-Westphalia. As of late April, the entire programme will also be posted online at www.drupacity.de, and published via Messe Düsseldorf’s social media channels.

All information on drupacity is available in German and English, and Drupaula and Drupaul will also be at your service – speaking several languages. Welcome to drupacity 2016!

Live demonstrations of the dmax 106 by Steinemann Technology Steinemann Technology presents new digital varnishing machines from the dmax family for smaller sheet formats.

Steinemann is expanding its portfolio of UV varnishing machines in time for drupa 2016 (hall 1). The company’s products now also include machines designed to cover a wide range of different demands on fullflood UV varnishing and spot varnishing in both commercial and packaging printing.

Having hit the headlines in mid-2014 with the world première of the dmax 106 digital UV varnishing machine – designed for B1 formats and featuring unique divar inkjet technology – Steinemann will be presenting the dmax 76 on the occasion of the Düsseldorf exhibition, a narrower version for spot varnishing on paper and board sheets in sizes of up to 760 x 760 mm. The dmax family is rounded off by an entry-level model, the dmax 76c, likewise for the same sheet format. As a partner of Heidelberg, Steinemann will be giving live demonstrations on a dmax 106 at drupa 2016.

“Our new dmax family is the latest pinnacle in these more than 40 years of practical experience. With their good price-toperformance ratio and excellent varnish application, the two new dmax models for smaller sheet formats are decidedly attractive alternatives to other solutions available on

the market,” says Ludwig Allgoewer, Head of Digital Varnishing at Steinemann Technology in St. Gallen/Switzerland, commenting on the expansion of the dmax family.

All three dmax systems offer a resolution of 600 dpi and achieve an output of up to 10,000 sheets per hour. All models permit varnish application rates of 4 to 50 g/m², or optionally even up to 100 g/m², offering high varnishing quality.

The dmax 106, the top-of-the-range model

finishing systems by adding numerous options covering very different demands on UV varnishing – including a module for printing barcodes, for example. The dmax 76c was designed as a highly efficient system for users wanting to step into digital UV varnishing.

“With its latest dmax models, Steinemann is setting new standards in the global market for digital UV spot varnishing systems, and once again giving technical development new impetus,” says Allgoewer, putting the new machines in a common context.

for sheet formats up to 1,080 x 780 mm, and the new dmax 76 for narrower sheet formats can be expanded into multifunctional

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Global Graphics launches version 11 of the Harlequin RIP More controls for inkjet presses and new features for labels and packaging

A new release of the Harlequin RIP, the software engine that drives digital presses, has been launched. The new version, Harlequin 11, introduces features to improve inkjet output quality, offers more controls for variable data printing, and contains new features for labels and packaging applications.

Martin Bailey, CTO, Global Graphics Software says, “Global Graphics continues to enhance the Harlequin RIP to maintain its position as the fastest and highest quality rendering engine for production print. We know that our success relies on helping our OEM partners to deliver and ship products that impress their customers, so the new developments in version 11 are specifically designed to address the pain points encountered in realworld print environments, identified either in response to customer requests, or in our own research.”

Harlequin 11 is available in two editions: the Harlequin Host Renderer 11, which powers the Digital Front Ends used in high-volume digital production environments; and, Harlequin MultiRIP 11 for conventional and light digital production printing.

Harlequin Host Renderer 11 Harlequin Host Renderer 11 is an essential component of the digital front ends that power high-performance devices such as HP PageWide Presses. New features include:

already contains Harlequin VariData to speed up the processing of variable data saved as PDF/VT or PDF. Harlequin 11 introduces a new feature whereby each graphic is rendered only once even if it is used in multiple positions on a page. This is especially valuable when a page layout flexes or when many instances of a direct mail piece or label are imposed together into a single PDF “page” representing an imposed sheet.

If PDF/VT files are created using “PDF/VT hints” (described in the ISO standard) the processing speed is even faster. Global Graphics believes that Harlequin 11 is the first RIP to be able to use these hints.

Harlequin MultiRIP 11 This version of the Harlequin RIP is active in thousands of installations around the world.

Print service providers who upgrade to Harlequin MultiRIP 11 will benefit from many new productivity features, such as: •

Improvements to inkjet output quality: With Harlequin Multi-level Digital Screening technology – a process that tunes multi-level half-tones – output quality is raised significantly even on challenging media. This feature is also available as a standalone product that is compatible with workflow tools from other vendors including Esko and EFI.

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Speed enhancements targeted at image heavy jobs so that in light production printing, where presses are driven by a single RIP, pages are fed even more quickly to the press, increasing productivity so that print service providers can fit more jobs into a shift.

Quality enhancements such as image snapping; many design and composition tools split what looks like a single large image into tiles when making PostScript and PDF which can result in fine white lines appearing on the output if the tiles don’t align correctly. Automated snapping identifies

and automatically adjusts tiles so that they align exactly.

New features for labels and packaging In addition to existing features for brand colour matching and a selection of screens for flexo, offset and digital production Harlequin 11 introduces: • The Harlequin Contour Processor that intercepts specified spot separations and exports them. Many packaging and label jobs include die lines and other technical separations which often need to be printed for proofing, or for aligning prints and pre-cut media or post-print die cutting. Those separations need to be removed from the raster for production printing. This feature is also useful for wide format plotter/cutters.

• Overriding overprint for white, varnish and metallic: Some special colorants should not knock out of, or be knocked out by, other colorants. A varnish should never knock out of other colors, for instance, while a white ink laid in under other colors should not be knocked out by ‘real’ graphics in other inks.

Harlequin 11 includes configurations that allow these overprints to be controlled.

Press vendors and print shops who use Harlequin include HP Indigo and HP PageWide Press, Canon, Delphax, Global Inkjet Systems and Quad Graphics.

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ESMA shows the potential of functional printing at drupa 2016 ESMA, European Specialist Printing Manufacturers Association, will be present in two pavilions at drupa 2016. The pavilion in hall 3A 70 will be dedicated to functional and industrial printing with member companies such as SPS demonstrating screen printing equipment used for food decoration (e.g. chocolate) and other special effects achievable at high operation speed.

SPS’s partner ATMA will showcase latest developments in machines for conductive and technical printing. German specialist in stencils, KIWO, will present printing of pressure sensitive adhesives with high electrical conductivity. A variety of decoration techniques for glass and other rigid materials will be in the spotlight in the ESC booth and another ESMA member, Marabu, will present applications of their inks for touch panels, tablet and smart phone masks.

Visitors to ESMA Lounge will learn about the latest projects around smart tags, smart sensors, flexible and washable conductive inks used in textile industry, and the overall employment of various print technologies for Internet of Things. Further innovations will be highlighted in ESMA pavilion in hall 6 where Color Passport will present their revolutionary approach to colour management and reproduction on different substrates. Other experts in colour management, ColorGate, come to the show with development stations and state-of-the-art RIP technology for industrial printing with inkjet. Last but not least, Intrinsic Materials, a specialist in nano-materials, will show their achievements in conductive inks and printed electronics components applied by the medical industry, such as e.g. disposable testers with smart tags.

Functional printing will build the core of ESMA presence at drupa and it is therefore worthwhile to briefly investigate what hides behind this term. In its early days, the functional printing relied on chromatic inks which changed colour due to external influences such as light (UV/black light), temperature (heat), pH changes or water contact. They found their applications in printed gadgets, especially packaging which took marketing advantage from the distinctive special effects. The glowing and phosphorescent decoration started years ago and reappears on the market

on continuous basis. More advanced and more functional opportunities have followed and entered new industries. Evolution in conductive inks and electroluminescence (EL) not only benefited branding purposes (e.g. light-emitting packaging of Bombay Sapphire Gin) but delivered solutions also for solar panels (fingers and busbars).

Initial applications have pushed the boundaries of functional printing. Printed circuit boards (PCB) and flexible antennas combining FM, TV, mobile, GPS in one antenna and used e.g. in automotive, gave rise to car radar systems for adaptive cruise control. Nowadays, near field communication (NFC) and RFID antennas are standard features in electric devices and the integration of printing in the manufacturing process constantly improves their costefficiency. As far as electroluminescence is considered, a technological jump took place towards OLED (organic light emitting diodes). Flexible OLEDs integrated in fabric pave the way for smart textiles and wearables, as shown in one of the recent ESMA-powered international projects – POLEOT (Printing of Light Emitting Devices on Textile).

The door to the future of printed electronics, conductive inks and coatings is now wide open. Batteries (flexible, thin, rechargeable), energy harvest systems (based on Peltier effect), smart tags and sensors are becoming common consumable goods, many of them disposable, too. Smart wearables and smart sensors increasingly find applications in medical and pharmaceutical sectors, for instance quick test strips for diabetics, blood analysers, smart blister packs… Healthcare is one of the markets which embrace new solutions and enable successful business cases of printers who decided to “go functional”. Quad Industries has developed temperature logger labels for blood bags used in transport. The smart tag registers and transmits data to a smartphone app to ensure the correct transport conditions.

energy-consuming processes. Obviously, marketing departments will come on board, as well. One of the recent Audi TT brochures included printed controls which, after aligning with the smartphone on the right spot, turned the page into a controllable experience of the new model’s cockpit display. Functional printing partners with anti-counterfeiting technologies and delivers combinations of inks, coatings and substrates to create invisible markers. Both for monetary needs or luxury goods, security print is the most efficient and cost-attractive protection against imitation. Current possibilities offer even fingerprint recognition surfaces.

Many of the above mentioned applications are included in the in-mould decoration process, be it for automotive or electronic devices – ranging from the integration of antennas in car mirror caps, in the car console, to capacitive buttons on 3D thermoformed parts and surfaces. The industry is growing and gives new, creative development dimensions for printers, manufacturers and product designers.

They will all meet for 18 technical talks and business cases presented during the 3rd Advanced Functional and Industrial Printing conference (AFIP) on 2-3rd March 2016 in Radisson Blu Scandinavia hotel in Düsseldorf. The day before the conference, 1st March 2016, the nearby CST GmbH invites all attendees for a guided factory tour showing the company’s involvement with functional printing technology.

When mentioning the smartphone, many may not realise the number of its components facilitated by printing techniques. Capacitive switches, batteries, touch panels and screens – printing once again replaces expensive and highly

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Expert speakers announced for Drupa 2016 Smithers Pira (Stand 5B03) has announced that two of its industry experts are to present at Drupa 2016. Dominic Cakebread, renowned expert in global packaging, will explore prospects for printing within the packaging market. Driven on the one hand by brand owners’ increasing demands for greater differentiation, personalisation and a more engaging relationship with consumers, and on the other hand by the increasing availability of new and disruptive technologies, the printing requirements for the global packaging industry are expected to undergo major change over the next decade, with ever higher quality and faster digital printing expected to take share from traditional printing methods. Dominic will examine the main opportunities and barriers to growth and how the printing industry can best meet the future demands of the global packaging sector.

Sean Smyth, who has spent over 25 years as

a consultant in the print industry, will analyse disruptive trends in functional and industrial printing in a talk that focuses on the rapidly emerging use of printing-for-profit in novel areas outside the traditional graphics and packaging arenas. Inkjet is being adopted strongly in many areas of functional printing – promotional items, glass, electronics, décor, and 3D. Additive manufacturing is being

studied in pure and applied research labs in universities, and at large companies, with new fluids and techniques being described and brought to market. Sean will outline the findings of Smithers Pira research into the sector, presenting highlights from the recently published market report The Future of Functional and Industrial Print to 2020.

WEKO at drupa: Don’t play – work with precision

The WEKO brand has been an important partner for end customers and OEMs in the printing industry for over 60 years. WEKO will be presenting under the banner – “Don’t play – work with precision!” at drupa 2016. It will be presenting its sustainable and precise WEKO application systems for powder and liquids.

Managing Director Marcel Konrad, Sales and Marketing, is excited about drupa 2016.

“Especially at this time, when the printing industry is undergoing major changes, WEKO is a committed partner for all printing and digital printing machine manufacturers as well as for printing companies and service providers. We are engaged, both in the area of classical powder sprayers and the development of the state-of-the-art conditioning units for digital printing. We are convinced that our new developments are

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cutting edge innovations. We offer renowned and globally active printing machine manufacturers and their customers WEKO system that make a significant contribution to increasing the print quality and productivity,” says Konrad.

The systems contribute to increasing the processing speed and decisively facilitate

further processing. Visitors of drupa 2016 can find out first hand (Stand 2B54, Hall 2) about the WEKO solutions and meet with WEKO experts. In addition, the new WEKO solutions in the digital printing area are integrated of nearly all OEMs at the drupa.

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Line O Matic at Drupa 2016 The Line O Matic Graphic Industries is at the show for the first time. The ISO 9001:2008 company, has booked 300 sq/m area. The company manufactures fully automatic exercise book machine, automatic book

production line for central sewn books, automatic exercise book binding machine, automatic central sewn book binding machine, automatic reel to sheet ruling / flexo printing machine, automatic reel to pile ruling

/ flexo printing machine, automatic book cutting machine, automatic counting and folding machine, cut size sheeter etc. It will be showcasing its latest offerings to drupa visitors.

Siegwerk colours the future at drupa The global printing ink manufacturer will present its wide range of products, solutions, and services at drupa 2016.

With the motto “We color the future”, the global printing ink manufacturer Siegwerk will be demonstrating its products and services portfolio at drupa 2016 (booth A58, hall 3) to address current and future industry trends. Best-in-class ink performance, high product safety, and excellent services are the company’s main pillars to support their customers and meet their individual needs with cutting-edge solutions. Visitors can get in touch with experts of one of the world’s leading ink manufacturers for packaging printing at its booth and ask for more information about the services and solutions offered. Siegwerk providers ink systems and varnishes, and serves different customer segments such as flexible packaging, tobacco, labels, conventional sheetfed, paper and board, and others. “As the world’s leading trade show for graphic and industrial print, drupa is an ideal touch point for exchanging information and ideas with our customers,” says Hugo Noordhoek Hegt, President Packaging EMEA at Siegwerk. “We are looking forward to inspiring discussions about new challenges in the market and the expansion of our collaborations.”

As a member of the German Paint and

Printing Ink Association (VdL), Siegwerk will support the association’s “Link to ink – The combined know how” program during drupa with presentations about packaging safety and general ink composition given by Siegwerk experts (more information at Hall 3, Booth 3B16).

The future looks digital Digital and in particular inkjet printing will be one of the leading topics over the next few years. Using its profound expertise in ink technology and its wide application know-how, Siegwerk is today expanding its business into the inkjet ink market – initially, for labels and, secondly for packaging applications too. The company has extended its research and development capabilities and has built a dedicated inkjet laboratory at its Technical Center in Annemasse (France) to drive the development of inkjet inks that meet the requirements for printing process efficiency as well as the functionality of printed materials.

LED UV technology gains importance An increasing number of printers are opting for LED UV technology regardless of the

printing process used. With its potential for eco-efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and productivity advantages, it is definitively one technological advance of recent years that will drive future development in the printing industry. With Sicura Nutriflex LEDTec, the first low migration LED UV flexo series for food and pharma packaging, Siegwerk is now also addressing the growing demand for low migration products for food packaging applications. Further expansion of applications will enable printers to use LED UV inks for the full range of products. All in all, Siegwerk expects a volume switch from conventional UV to low migration UV inks in the printing market for this year. LED UV curing will be one of the growth drivers.

Sustainable inks support a greener future With the water-based ink system UniRICS, which contains renewable hybrid acrylic resin partially based on plants, Siegwerk offers a sustainable ink series for paper and board applications that is already successfully implemented in the market. In addition, the company just launched UniXYL as a new water-based flexo series formulated with renewable, forestry-based components for paper and board applications.

According to the motto “We color the future”, Siegwerk’s presence at drupa this year will be a touch point for discussions and conversations about future trends and current solutions for packaging and label printing. The company’s product portfolio goes beyond inks and also includes an extensive range of services. These services include, among other things, on-site consulting, technical support, printing ink related training, and customer workshops.

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drupa 2016 – Touch the Future Mega Trend Print 4.0 and the Digital Networking of Machines and Systems The leading international trade fair for print and cross-media solutions kicks off with a new strategic focus, improved scheduling over eleven days, a new look and greater frequency running every three years. Under the motto “touch the future” drupa places the industry’s innovative power centre stage and provides a platform for future technologies.

The focus is especially on next-generation and highlight themes such as print, packaging production, multichannel, 3D printing, functional printing or green printing.

“With this strategic reorientation and its focus on future and highlight themes we are obviously on the right track. Because the response of international upstream suppliers to the industry has been very good – which was not a given in view of the difficult market environment,” explains Werner M. Dornscheidt, President & CEO at Messe Düsseldorf GmbH. To the tune of some 1,650 exhibitors from over 50 countries will give impressive proof of the versatility and innovative power of their sector from 31 May to 10 June 2016 in all 19 Düsseldorf exhibition halls. “International global players and market leaders will present themselves alongside aspiring newcomers and innovative outfits from throughout the world. The complete spectrum of print and cross-media exhibits and topics will be represented. Such a comprehensive 360° view of the entire industry is provided by nobody but drupa,” underlines Dornscheidt.

The mega trend at drupa 2016 will be Print 4.0 as Claus Bolza-Schünemann, Chairman of the drupa Committee and Chairman of the Board at Koenig & Bauer AG explains.

“Print 4.0 enables individualisation and personalisation in digital printing. In the face of high-quality packaging and the rapidly diversifying range of solutions in industrial and functional printing this digital networking of machines and systems offers the solution and guarantee for efficiency and competitiveness. Print 4.0 is the mega trend at drupa 2016. This is very clear even at this early stage.”

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events – including the drupa innovation park, drupa cube, the brands PEPSO (Printed Electronics Products and Solutions), 3D fab + print and “touchpoint packaging” – is a substantial enhancement offering target visitor groups real added benefit.

technology. drupa 2016 picks up on this highlight theme not at one but several points:

One of the most important highlight themes at drupa 2016 is packaging production.

According to current forecasts, the packaging market will grow to US $ 985 billion by 2018. A dedicated Special Show, “touchpoint packaging” comprising some 20 participating exhibitors, reflects the relevance of this market. This special forum in Hall 12 (Stand B53) has been designed and organised in close cooperation with the european packaging design association (epda), Europe’s leading association of brand and packaging agencies. To cater even better to the special needs of the various user industries, “touchpoint packaging” is divided up into four “future labs” namely “food & beverage”, “non-food”, “pharma” and “cosmetics”.

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Another highlight theme at drupa 2016 is 3D printing. The potential of these additive manufacturing technologies for any vertical markets should not be underestimated.

“The spare parts business in mechanical engineering or packaging design offer particularly great opportunities for machine producers, users but also print service providers,” says Sabine Geldermann, Director of drupa. The touchpoint 3D fab+print featured in Hall 7A (Stand C41) reflects this spectrum. As part of this special show the latest technical developments are presented here as well as visions and exciting examples of best-practice.

Technology suppliers & users, exhibitors & visitors, visionaries & practitioners can all meet here for dialogue and drive this exciting subject forward.

Another major future theme at drupa 2016 is functional printing. Across the globe there are many application examples for printed electronics. Touch sensors on furniture surfaces, Bluetooth loudspeakers from paper or conductive inks are no longer science fiction thanks to innovative printing

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Under the PEPSO brands various exhibitors will be represented with stands on the theme of Printed Electronics Products and Solutions.

The OE-A (Organic Electronics Association) covers the topic with its members at “dip” (Hall 7.0).

ESMA, the European for Screen printing, Digitial and Flexo printing Technologies, addresses this issue with a programme in Hall 6 (Stand C02) and Hall 3 (Stand A70).

And finally, VDMA (Hall 7A, Stand B13) also offers a number of activities at its “Showcase Industrial Printing” feature.

Impulse-generating innovations and business case studies for process-driven print and publishing solutions are centre stage at drupa innovation park, where young companies and start-ups as well as global players are presented with pioneering solutions. For visitors the so-called “dip” in Hall 7.0 has the hard-to-beat benefit of allowing them to explore trend-setting innovations, solutions and business case studies on an easy-to-manage area.

Presentations, lectures and interviews at the “dip energy lounge” round off the ranges displayed by approx. 130 exhibitors.

The drupa cube has opted for a new approach under the heading “Entertaining, Educating, Engaging”. This event and congress programme (Hall 6, Stand D03) will centre on the innovative power of printing and the multi-faceted possible applications of printed products across a multitude of industries and spheres of life. The organisers succeeded in enlisting the multi-national The Medici Group founded and headed by CEO Frans Johannsson as an innovation partner. With his book “The Medici Effect” Johannsson caused a tremendous stir and has been associated with thinking and acting out of the box, known since then as the “out-of-the-box principle”. In addition to two keynotes on 31 May and 2 June the agenda will feature some 40 lectures by international experts.

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Informa announces IPEX 2017 dates IPEX returns to NEC from 31stOctober – 3rd November 2017 and offers exhibitors all-inclusive package Event Director; Caroline Watson, Marketing Director, and Steve Good, Sales Manager.

Informa has announced that IPEX 2017 will take place at the NEC, Birmingham, from 31st October – 3rd November 2017. The move back to the NEC sees IPEX return to its roots at a central, easy-to-reach venue popular with many European and international visitors and exhibitors.

Through investment and industry consultation Informa’s aim is to make IPEX a premier ‘print in action’ showcase for the latest in professional production technology and applications in 2017, attracting visitors from across Europe and further afield.

Inclusive package for exhibitors Informa has developed a new clear ‘allinclusive’ package for exhibitors: maximum stand size is limited to 500 sqm, and the price of exhibiting includes equipment lifting (on and off), machinery mains connection and power consumption.

“Our aim is to deliver an event for exhibitors and visitors alike that showcases the best in print which means that we want the full spectrum of print equipment in action on the show floor,” says Rob Fisher, IPEX Event Director. “To facilitate this, we’ll support exhibitors by picking up some of the extra and sometimes hidden - costs of exhibiting.

To our knowledge, it’s an unprecedented move to pay for equipment and machinery lifting, and machinery mains power and

consumption. Exhibitors will experience a better return on their investment if costs are kept down.”

This new approach has attracted positive comment from the industry. “The IPEX team have listened to companies who have exhibited at IPEX in the past and, as a result, put together a choice of clear, inclusive and affordable packages for exhibitors in 2017,” says Bettine Pellant, CEO of Picon. “With a fresh image and approach, IPEX is shaping up to be an exciting show.”

Mark Bristow, Managing Director, Friedheim International, says: “IPEX is an important exhibition, so it’s very encouraging to see a focused but more flexible approach that takes into consideration the needs of manufacturers and suppliers to the printing, converting and papermaking sectors. This really helps the industry get a better, more relevant event.”

IPEX is an international exhibition that brings together the whole print supply chain from across the UK, Europe and the rest of the world. It encompasses every element of the print process, and is a showcase of innovation, technology in action and business solutions.

IPEX has a long history, dating back to 1880 when it was organised and sponsored by the British Federation of Printing Machinery and Supplies in conjunction with Industrial and Trade Fairs.

IPEX 2017 takes place 31st October – 3rd November, at the NEC, Birmingham, UK. Informa has a portfolio of more than 150 exhibitions, serving a number of core verticals, including Health & Nutrition, Beauty, Property & Construction and Pop Culture.

Manroland at drupa

The new IPEX team comprises Rob Fisher,

Drupa 2016 will be an ideal opportunity to discover the latest products and developments from Manroland Sheetfed.

The sheetfed major will be demonstrating its ROLAND 700 EVOLUTION press at the show and showcase its remarkable performance, innovative technologies and sleek new design for visitors.

The EVOLUTION embodies the essence of the Manroland Sheetfed business ethos: Evolution that exceeds expectation. Evolution in print. Manroland will be present at stand C21 in hall 14.

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Event Preview Design’N’Buy at drupa To launch some exclusive workflow features for flagship AIOD and Magento 2.0 version of PrintCommerce.

Design’N’Buy is participating as exhibitor for the first time at drupa (stall no. E21, hall 7A).

“This is our first drupa and we are all excited to exhibit our solutions on such a huge platform and audience,” says and excited Nidhi Agarwal, CEO, Design’N’Buy. They will be presenting a mix of exhibit at drupa and will have some new product launches, showcase of their top software solutions for printing industry and personal consultancy for visiting customers. “We know that drupa this year is going to be much about InkJet and Digital Printing and we are sure now is the right time to exhibit Web to Print solutions to the industry as that’s what every print service provider needs to expand and grow their printing business Online,” says Nidhi.

Design’N’Buy will be launching some exclusive workflow features as part of their flagship product All-In-One Designer as well as Magento 2.0 version of PrintCommerce.

Along with the showcase of its range of products and services Design’N’Buy will also conduct live product demonstrations every day for drupa visitors. “We are also inviting entries for exclusive pre-scheduled demos through our website,” informs Nidhi.

AIOD – a complete multi-store B2B and B2C Web to Print solution All-In-One Designer (AIOD) will be Design’N’Buy’s featured product at the show. “The key point of interest of AIOD for customers is its unmatched adoptability by SMEs as well as established printers. It’s available as single storefront B2C solution as well as multi-store solution with corporate private and branded B2B storefronts with niche B2C storefronts. What’s more, printers can extend their licence from single-store license to multi-store license with ease.

Customers can therefore start with minimum investment and extend their license as business grows,” explains Nidhi.

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currency localization, multiple shipping and payment options and much more. It includes corporate storefronts to manage corporate clients and their workflows, give them personalized user experience with individual corporate identities.

“With advanced print workflow and MIS management, printers can manage pre-press workflow without hassle – from live and personalized quotations, artwork approval to automated job sheets, order management with multiple vendors and drop-shipment, shipment tracking and delivery with minimum human touches,” says Nidhi.

“And the star of all features is the Design Studio that is purely coded using HTML5 and JavaScript. It runs in all the modern desktop and mobile browsers. The feature loaded Design Studio enables customers to have freedom or personalizing their designs, artworks and products to their choice. With pre-loaded design templates to begin with, well guided safe, cut and trim margins and library of clipart and fonts, it enables even amateurs to create professional artwork in minutes,” she continues.

For Indian customers, Design’N’Buy would be showcasing how to benefit from growing potential of internet users of the country. It would be taking some real time examples to present advantages of Web to Print. “India has always been the biggest contender of printing good and services and most of the top performing Indian online printing portals have been developed and supported by Design’N’Buy. But, in general Indian PSPs still think of Web to Print as an option and not as the need of the hour to grow their business,” stresses Nidhi.

“We are working on simplifying adoption strategies with economic packages especially for Indian customers so that they can invest in right technology and get maximum ROI out of this investment,” she says.

Design’N’Buy will be present in hall 7A, that’s the area of prepress / print, premedia/ multichannel. The company’s showcase theme would be – ‘Personalization and Web to Print to reduce pre-press and increase profit margins & turnaround speed’.

Nidhi identifies that Inkjet, 3D Printing, Functional Printing, Green Printing, Multichannel Printing, Packaging and Production are the pillars of this drupa. “Thus the technologies innovations and launches around these arenas will be in limelight,” she says.

“Since environmental standards for every industry are getting tighten, we are expecting something revolutionary in green printing domain as well in this drupa,” she adds.

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Pointing towards the recent changes after the new government in India, she perceives that ‘Start up India, Stand up India’ and ‘Make in India’ are positives initiative which encourage youth to explore entrepreneurship and offer niche services and products globally. “The future of printing should be more Digital than other industries,” she expects.

“India has been dominating service industry but its potential to establish as manufacturing leader has always been doubted. Now when the Prime Minister has rolled out a red carpet for industrialists to make India a manufacturing hub, it should help boost jobs and growth. Only thing is the plans are properly executed so that the desired results come through,” she suggests.

According to her, Digital is the next change for the printing industry. Today marketing collateral is becoming more personalized and short-run printing is more common. It has to work more automatically than it did earlier. Digital Printing is surely the answer to all these challenges.

Targeting to establish a more firm presence in the European markets, Nidhi sees the significant presence of Indian visitors at drupa as a potential platform to make mark in the home market also. “Till now, India printers were not very inclined towards adopting innovative technologies but with their highest participation in drupa as visitors there’s surely room for us to capitalize,” she reasons.

Presently, the western world brings the major part of business for Design’N’Buy. The US is their number one market with highest number of customers in the country. “drupa is a big platform and expectation of both visitors and exhibitors are big. I expect industry to learn and adapt to newest form of tools and technology to create their own niche. Possibilities are immense, only one needs to measure individual capabilities and choose the right investments and growth path. I am sure Drupa is going to enable people to understand the power of 3D printing and impact of green printing on environment at large,” concludes Nidhi.

Uflex is going to show many new technologies at drupa Live demo of Thermal Transfer Technology and Lamination, Slitting and Rotogravure printing machines Uflex will be exhibiting on a 365 square meter island booth (stall 15 C 51, hall 15) at drupa 2016. Sunil Daniel is pretty excited about their drupa participation: “Uflex has big hope from the biggest converting show drupa. This is not only the place to show new technology but also imperative for Brand Image at International level. This is an opportunity to meet existing as well as potential clients,” he says.

Uflex is going to show many new technologies in the forthcoming show. The products to be showcased include: a) Rotogravure cylinders b) Holographic films c) Rotogravure printing machine d) Solventless lamination machine e) Slitting machine There will also be live demo of Rotogravure printing machine, Lamination machine,

Slitting machine and thermal transfer technology by Uflex.

“We are going to show ELS (Electronic Line Shaft) based Rotogravure printing machine equipped with all latest features. We also showing Lamination and slitting machines.

These machines are high output state-of-theart machines which give better performance with minimum level of rejection and down time due to change over from one job to another,” informs Sunil.

The machines and technologies which are being sold to International as well as Indian market have got excellent response from around the world. “Our machines have unique selling preposition of having high end technology available at Indian price,” stresses Sunil.

The strategically located Uflex stall is better suited for showcase of heavy machines and handling heavy equipments. “It is long association with Messe Dussoldorf. They have been very supportive in every aspect,” praises Sunil. “drupa has a beauty of showcasing the latest developments and capable of changing the industry’s future trends. We hope drupa will keep its surprising element this time also,” he adds.

“Digital technology has taken over print over period of time. Today we are using more and more e media instead of traditional media.

In times to come this change will further go towards use of more and more digital. But having said that the printing has its own uniqueness and it is critical also. Specially when it comes about packaging the printing is a prime factor. There are lot of positivity in the industry due to recent change in political scenario. Make in India is also one of the prime motivating factors. We hope with the able leadership of the country we will be driving force in time to come,” foresees Sunil.

“Our focus has always been towards providing green technology in printing & packaging industry. As a responsible company we have to provide eco-friendly technology to the industry so that its impact on the environment is not harmful,” concludes Sunil.

Uflex has been participating in at least 6-7 overseas shows. Around drupa, it will be looking at branding the company and showing its latest technology to the international audience.

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OnPrintShop displays under ‘Simplify and Transform’ theme at drupa A one-stop IT provider that provides an integrated solution with the flexibility to customize, consistent upgrades and personalized support.

OnPrintShop will be exhibiting at drupa (Hall 8b/ D11) with the theme, “Simplify and Transform”. “We are glad and excited to meet visitors from all around the world at drupa.

We will be showcasing specially designed Web-to-Print solutions for Print Industry,” says Naresh Bordia, Vice President, Business Development – OnPrintShop. “The solution has helped our successful clients to increase repeat sales, expand to international markets, increase online traffic by up to 1000%, reduce order processing time up to 87% and reduce manpower cost up to 60%,” he adds.

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• Explaining the ‘Simplify and Transform’ theme, Naresh says, “The concept of ‘Simplify and Transform’ reflects our vision to deliver the solutions that help PSP’s focus on core business and we work as their IT partner. Working closely since 9+ years and helping them drive success, we have been continuously evolving our solution and services to fit PSP’s needs. We understand 90% PSP’s globally fall in SME segment and have varied needs. Three major reasons for success have been – Solution Flexibility to meet unique needs, Personalized Support and No Need for IT Programmers to manage our solutions.”

OnPrintShop show special at drupa 2016: •

Launch of Advanced Corporate module offering rule-based personalized template, address book, kitting

products, rule-based approval process, LDAP, workflow automation High-end mobile responsive Retail Store and Online Photobook solution Multi-store with central admin, offline re-seller management, wide format, book module Trade Printer solution to offer online re-seller stores and complete re-seller management Custom Solutions – OnlineVariable Data Printing, Designer Market Place, Mailing &Fulfillment Third Party Integration – MIS, CRM, Accounting, Shipping, Vendor APIs and lot more

Registration for upcoming webinars for Indian Printers can be done at: http://www. onprintshop.com/webinar “India’s ecommerce market is likely to touch $38billionmark in 2016, a 67 per cent jump over the $23 billion revenue it clocked last year.Growing at 12% annually, Print Industry is expected to reach USD $20.9 billion by 2020 in India from current USD $11 billion,” he emphasises.

He believes that today the print industry is going through a major change. “Traditional printing demand is going down while new product demands are drastically increasing.

Successful print service providers are adopting this change by implementing the

right strategy, right people and the right technology.In 2014, 30% of print orders were placed online and it is predicted that by 2017, 50% print orders will be Online,” he informs.

Today the major challenge for PSPs investing in Online technology is managing multiple solution providers to meet competitive needs in driving success for the business.

The need is to have a one-stop IT provider that provides an integrated solution with the flexibility to customize, consistent upgrades and personalized support.

“We will showcase solutions to cater to print service providers ranging from print shops, digital & offset printers, book publishers & wide format printers, print brokers, trade printers, photo album printing companies & in-plants as below: • Platinum Web-to-Print • Multi-Store Web-to-Print with Central Admin • Wide format & Book Module • Trade Printer Solution • Online Photobook Solution • Custom made solutions.

Indian customers’ buying patterns are changing and OnPrintShop team will consult visitors to our stall as to how they can engage the 21st century clients and make their business successful,” concludes Naresh.

OnPrintShop has over 9+ years’ experience delivering SaaS to custom Web to Print Software from startups to large PSPs & Fortune 500 companies. It is recognized as the provider of simple & easy to use Online Printing Software to automate the print process from online order to delivery.

The solutions include: Platinum W2P, Online Photobook, Trade Printer, Multi-Store W2P Central Admin, Book Module andcustommade solutions.

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Easeprint Solutions to introduce Web and Android Applications at drupa 2016 A one-stop IT provider that provides an integrated solution with the flexibility to customize, consistent upgrades and personalized support.

Easeprint will be showcasing its solutions to the visitors of upcoming drupa 2016 (stall no.

E45, hall 7A). Informing about their participation, Sanjay Handa, Easeprint Solutions comments, “Easeprint is a product by a Print Professional who has worked and served the Industry for more than 35 years. The real importance of the contents has been defined by what we have provided in the software.

We want to convey to the customers how software can be handled by automation and how to do standardized estimation. We aim at providing accurate estimates keeping technical aspects as per the process.

Easeprint is different from other software companies and has been delivering specific solutions as per individual requirements of Print Houses world over irrespective of size and set up.”

Easeprint will be launching estimation software based on Web application. The new software will enable a customer to have access of each and every aspect of printing Online. “The software which was earlier for in-house usage on networking, will now empower customers to manage every aspect of printing from estimation to enquiry, leads and production,” informs Sanjay. “We are also coming up with the Android Application which will be suitable for small end users for a quick generation of estimates,” he adds.

Easeprint will be having a live demo of their software to the end users and will entertain queries and questions across the demonstration. “There will be live demo of Easeprint Offset Printing Software and MIS. It will be a remarkable product for the visitors.

The software will show a detailed description of the activities being carried out at the print houses and will also be a perfect estimation tool,” informs Sanjay.

Visitors will find it interesting that the software solution is capable of doing estimation for all small to big, freelancers to businesses and from web to digital printers. It also has key

features of production, planning and stock management which will be another major attraction, according to Sanjay.

“Indian Print Industry is really vast and is at its peak. As the Industry is growing we are aiming to reach every print house to make them aware of the utility of the product so that they can implement it in their organization and create a professional work culture,” he continues.

Sanjay has great expectations from this drupa. “Easeprint has completed its journey for over 7 years now and is aiming to expand its roots to the Middle-east as well as the Southern Europe through drupa platform,” he reveals.

With the drupa launch of its Web Application and the Android Application, Easeprint is

looking for partners for expansion in Europe, USA and Canada markets.

“I believe that the change in any industry is a sign of progress and we are aiming to add up to it by promoting the Idea of ‘Digital India’,” says Sanjay on the changing digital scenario in the industry. “drupa is the largest platform offering the best exposure for everyone in the industry around the world. I hope everyone is able to get the best out of it by achieving their set targets. We aim to reach every printhouse and aware them of the benefits the software has to offer and create Easeprint a bigger and better brand name. As we are participating in drupa for the first time we hope it proves to be a landmark in our journey,” concludes Sanjay.

Acme Machinery to display Carton Folding & Pasting Machine at drupa Acme Machinery will be exhibiting at the upcoming drupa 2016 in Germany. Ketan Shah, Director, Acme Machinery is looking forward to expanding his business. The company’s stall will be situated at Stand No.13F62. On display will be Acme’s Carton Folding & Pasting Machine, which is capable of running both – e-flute carton & mono (duplex) carton on the same machine. The company has special discount offers for customers booking orders at the show.

and exporter of printing, packaging and notebook machinery. The company was incorporated in 1960’s and has since secured a prominent position in the industry for its quality solutions for diverse customer demands. The manufacturing unit is situated near Mumbai. The factory is well equipped with state-of-the-art technology and a team of skilled personnel dedicated to customer satisfaction.

“We experienced during the last drupa that there was more impact on digitalization.

So, we look something more for the printing industry this year,” says Ketan.

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Indigo Prints sees overseas business expansion at drupa them,” reveals Triedev.

For Indian customers, they will be offering the state / region wise distributorship of Indigo Prints’ products.

Indigo Prints is known name in the Indian printing industry with expertise in promotional products especially various printed cards including plastic cards, laminated plastic cards, PVC cards and exclusive business cards etc. The company manufactures and exporters its vast range with applications like creating brand awareness, recalling brand value and promoting brands. It offers customized solutions based on individual needs.

Unlike other players who offer print and fabrication, Indigo Prints has the capability to deliver end-to-end solution to from concept development to production. “While we have the capacity to deliver 1,00,000+ plastic cards per day, we are also the sole manufacturers of some exclusive products like Transparent Business Cards and many more,” says Triedev J Kapoor, Indigo Prints.

Indigo Prints will be presenting its range of products and solutions at the upcoming drupa 2016 (stand B22, hall 13). With drupa, Triedev plans to expand their business further into the international markets. “We are looking forward to appointing distributors in various countries to explore new markets and increase our customer base,” says Triedev.

Indigo Prints has been successfully running a Re-sellership programme in India with over 600 registered and committed resellers. It will be launching a similar program for the international markets at drupa. “We will also be launching some varieties of promotional products for marketing, exclusive Business Cards like Diamond Business cards etc.,” adds Triedev.

At its drupa stall Indigo Prints will display its whole range. “Our featured product will be Transparent Business Cards, plastics cards and many promotional products. It is a key product because it is a combination of technology and state-of-the-art printing.

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“Exhibiting around the special theme – Make in India, we intend to make Master Distributors of our products in at least 15 countries,” says Triedev.

He has high expectations regarding drupa.

“We are keen to see the innovations in printing technologies and materials at drupa.

We think the solutions which will help in delivering the quality printing solution in cost effective and timely manner will be most remembered post drupa,” he believes.

According to him, digital is one of the most happening things today. “The ‘Digital India’ has given birth to new ways of doing

business like e-commerce, which depends heavily on the advertisements and marketing.

It is greatly benefitting the print industry.

Everything from a product to an invoice is touched by the printing industry in one form or the other. As a printer in traditional business models was selling prints, in “Digital India”, he has to provide solutions to his customers,” he emphasises.

He is pretty optimistic about future of the industry. “There has been a huge growth in e-commerce space in India. Consequently, brand building has gained new dimensions.

Printing is benefitting because brand building requires lot of advertisement – be it in print media or digital media. The general sentiment and morale of the common man is pretty high. Still there is lot that needs to be covered. We are hopeful that this government will succeed in achieving its goals,” concludes Triedev.

Stallion to launch M30 STITCHmaster+TAPEmaster at drupa Stallion Innovative Machines participating at the upcoming drupa fair (stand E76 hall 6) with an aim to further Stallion brand in the Post-press world.

“We are launching our latest creation M30 STITCHmaster + TAPEmaster. It is a one of its kind Padding line with online Stitching & Taping,” says Alhad Gandre, Stallion Innovative Machines. The machine will be on display at the show. In addition, Stallion will be displaying its PINmaster. There will be live demos of both the machines.

“The Padding Line (M30 STITCHmaster+TAPEmaster) will be our featured product at the show. There are no other active manufactures across the world for the same kind of product so we are the only ones showcasing this product at drupa,” adds Alhad.

The company will be showing its range of high quality cost-effective solutions to an international audience.

“There are a lot of positive signals in the industry including the ‘Make In India’ by the

current government – promoting India as a powerful and potential market to overseas manufacturers. It will boost the manufacturing sector and as the country progresses we will be able to further open ourselves to the international markets,” believes Alhad.

He thinks that the future is digital. “Stallion always goes hand in hand with the latest technologies. Our machines incorporate the latest technologies including user friendly touch screen interfaces,” says Alhad.

With an expected growth of 300%, Alhad aims to have a Stallion Machine installed “in each and every corner of the world”.

“It is the first time Stallion is participating in drupa. We want to make India proud. We will be marking our presence in the international market with the showcase of our unique products to drupa visitors – both Indian as well as overseas,” concludes Alhad Gandre.

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InSoft Automation to launch App to convert PDF to ePub at drupa

InSoft Automation is participating for third time at drupa. It will be demonstrating its Layout Creation Software to automate and optimize operations in Offset and Digital printing setups.

“Apart from our flagship product “Imp” we will be launching App to convert PDF to ePub and estimation module for Digital & Offset print jobs,” says Santosh Mulay, Senior Manager – Business Development, InSoft Automation.

The company will be displaying at 30 sq mtr exhibition area (stall no. 07AE133). The stall will have demos of Imp and StylKit apart from the new launches that include PDF to ePub

convertor and Estimation module.

printing under one roof,” says Santosh.

“All our products are unique with the aim to not only automate the process but optimization with built-in intelligence,” adds Santosh.

“Targeting value addition for end users, InSoft will strive to come with first and best innovative solutions and simplifying complexity,” he emphasises.

At drupa, they will present to Indian customers their latest software solutions, which are widely accepted by the company’s overseas customers. Above 90% of their business comes from overseas.

“Though the information is available online, drupa will offer the benefit of seeing technologies covering entire range of operations & print process from almost every brand in one show,” he continues. He also expressed his concern towards drupa being scaled down to 11 days, especially because it’s the premiere show of the industry.

InSoft’s software solutions at drupa will be focusing on Layout Planning and Estimation for Profits.

Digital is opening new avenues in the industry. “Digital printing facility is needed in all segments – commercial, label or packaging printing. The next big thing could be HYBRID – Combination of Digital & Offset

For drupa buyers, he concludes with the advice: “Evaluate and invest in solutions by seeing how much money you will be saving or making additionally in specific time frame rather than thinking how much you are paying for the solution or project.”

Manugraph to promote latest 2x1 ECOLINE at drupa Manugraph’s stall at drupa (stand 6/B30, hall 6) this time will not be exhibiting any machine. The company will be promoting its recently launched (in India) 2x1 product ECOLINE to the international market beginning at drupa.

Its full range of products will be presented to the visitors of the show. “We will be promoting all our products at drupa, with the emphasis being on ECOLINE. Visitors can get detailed information & an overview of all our machines at our stand,” says Mr.Sanjay Shah – Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Manugraph India.

Mr.Sanjay Shah is quite enthusiastic about the drupa show. “Of the various engagements that drupa has to offer, I am particularly looking forward to the ‘drupa cube’ experience meant to spur out-ofthe-box-thinking and the ‘drupa innovation park 2016’ programme which is expected to be the focal point for understanding the industries latest inspiring & creative developments. Additionally, the technology displays and workshop areas where we will be able to see the latest 3D innovations is meant to be a game changer, so I trust there will be a lot of take-aways for a cross

can also gain by getting a chance to re-think & restructure their business models after viewing updated, state-of-the-art products.

This will definitely promote growth, leading to a favourable demand in the market while also generating a big revenue boost for the industry.”

section of industry leaders, which will only get clearer once the exhibition gets underway,” he shares.

Speaking further on their drupa participation, he says, “Our focus has always been in serving our customers with Manugraph’s state-of-the-art technology & products, and in following it up with excellent after-sales services. In near future, we will add to this the advantage of the new insights gained at the event.”

He concludes with the following words, “drupa is undoubtedly the industry’s leading event worldwide & such a mega event is bound to have a global impact. More so because it showcases different & futuristic technologies from manufacturers and simultaneously allows customers to place immediate orders. Prospective customers

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Q.I. Press Controls lands major order from Chinese printer Q.I. Press Controls (QIPC), is set to intensify its partnership with China-based Hunan Xinhua. In addition to the QIPC equipment already installed on its book and newspaper presses, Hunan Xinhua has now placed an order for two mRC-3Ds for automatic colour register on its new Goss book printing press.

The two mRC-3Ds will be fitted with Ink Mist Shield (IMS) and a new folder will also be installed in the printing plant, which is located in the south-western city of Shaoyang.

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getting with the QIPC systems. Its positive experiences with them in the past were instrumental in its decision to invest in QIPC’s measurement and control systems for the new book printing press. “We have placed three previous orders with QIPC,” explains Xintao Lee, deputy General Manager of Hunan Xinhua. “We’re happy with their systems and know that they deliver superior quality and stable performances. QIPC has an extremely good name in the marketplace.

With that reason in mind too, we opted to use QIPC on our new press.”

Hunan Xinhua knows exactly what it’s The mRC-3Ds will enable the colour register to be controlled completely automatically on the press from now on. In terms of speed, the mRC-3D camera is second to none and is able to give accurate measurements independently of the focal distance and irregularities in the paper web. This means extremely short response times as a result of which waste can be substantially reduced.

The mRC-3D detection camera is now

equipped with double sensors. The double sensor technology not only doubles the possibilities, but can also handle depth more efficiently. This concept has proven its value when it comes to unsteady paper web routings and/or surfaces. IMS ensures that the optics on the mRC-3Ds can be cleaned using removable glass. “We expect that the system will maintain our high standards of quality and keep waste to a minimum,” adds Xintao Lee. Hunan Xinhua is a large state-owned company operating in the South-west of China. The two mRC-3Ds will be installed at the company’s headquarters in Changsha.

The company prints around 25 million copies annually. “The mRC-3D, which Hunan Xinhua is already using on an existing press, helped convince them of the system,” explains Paul Yu, Managing Director of QIPC China. “They were so satisfied with it that it wasn’t difficult for them to buy the mRC-3D for their new press as well.”

The Independent prints its final edition on 26 March Britain’s Independent newspaper has ended its long print journey with the final paper edition appearing on March 26. The paper makes its “historic transition” to digital-only format with the final edition.

The final print edition of the Independent was greeted with a fond farewell from journalists around the world. The paper ended with a special wraparound saying ‘STOP PRESS’.

The final copy’s front page had a touching photograph of passengers being evacuated in Brussels in terror rescue operations. The exclusive front page story was about a British

connection in a plot to kill a Saudi king.

The paper was launched by a group of journalists led by Andreas Whittam Smith in 1986 and the Sunday title was launched in 1990. During its heydays it enjoyed a circulation over 400,000 copies. The circulation has seen a steep decline and presently came close to just 60000 copies per day.

It was announced in February that its owner, ESI Media, was closing the print editions. The company said it would create new jobs at the online-only Independent, and some editorial roles would transfer to Johnston Press as part of the regional publisher’s acquisition of the i. The company’s commuter-focused daily newspaper i has already been sold to regional newspaper publisher Johnston Press for 24 million pounds. More than 100 journalists across the two titles are facing redundancy.

In a letter published in the final edition, publisher Evgeny Lebedev said, journalism had “changed beyond recognition” and the newspaper “must change too”. He extended

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his thanks to the paper’s “most important allies” – its readers.

“I know that today will be the last time you hear this newspaper crash through your letterbox; the last time you swap a smile and a few coins with the man in the corner shop and walk out with your daily bread under your arm,” the letter reads. “Some of you might have done that nearly 10,000 times since 1986. The depth of our gratitude is impossible to express.”

ESI Media – which also owns London’s Evening Standard newspaper, distributed free on weekdays – says it is confident the move away from print will be a smooth transition pointing to growth in its online users.

The Independent was founded in 1986 and was known for its emphasis on international news. As a result of the move to digital-only, owner ESI Media will create 25 digital content roles, launch a new subscription mobile app as well as open more editorial offices in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The i100.co.uk site, meanwhile, will be renamed indy100.com.

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erhout, February 2016 – The new press installed at German-based printing and publishing company, mann Druck und Verlags GmbH, is to be fitted with closed-loop systems from Q.I. Press Controls (QIPC). ew KBA Commander CL with four towers, at its plant in Rodenberg, Germany, will be equipped with the 3D and IDS-3D systems from QIPC for colour register, fan-out, cut-off register, side-lay and colour control. ompany hopes the new press will be operational for print runs by mid-2016. “In QIPC, we think we’ve found ner for the long term”, is the verdict.

German publishing company places confidence in Q.I. Press Controls

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register and the sideward positioning of a section of web with a turning bar. Both have been fitted with the Automatic Ink Mist Shield, which ensures that the camera lenses are cleaned automatically. The IDS-3D takes care of the colour control and the fount solution control.

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The IDS-3D takes high levels of quality and to reduce waste”, be fitted out. KBA, supplier of the new care of the colour control and the fount solution control. adds Niels Rohrsen. This is exactly what the printing press, advised Oppermann Druck “Thanks to these systems, we are confident of improving mRC-3D and IDS-3D systems will help them und Verlags GmbH to have it equipped standards, independently of the press itself”, explains Niels achieve. One of the two mRC-3D systems printing house with QIPC’s closed-loop systems. “The new Rohrsen. “In addition, we expect that the quality of the willbe automate the colour register and the press is an incredibly advanced piece of printed matter will more consistent.” sideward growth of the web after printing machinery”, says Niels Rohrsen, production in comparison to the web before printing, manager at Oppermann Druck und Verlags term so-called fan-out.towards The other GmbH, explaining why his company talling its new printing press, exactly Oppermann Druck und VerlagstheGmbH wasclosed-loop explicitly looking the mRC-3D willbig automate . “Thanks to followed the advanced technologies offered be ablesystem to make savingsthe in cut-off the future. the advice of KBA. “In orderby to QIPC, we will

“Thanks to these systems, we are confident of improving standards, independently of the press itself”, explains Niels Rohrsen. “In addition, we expect that the quality of the printed matter will be more consistent.”

Long term In installing its new printing press, Oppermann Druck und Verlags GmbH was explicitly looking towards the future. “Thanks to the advanced technologies offered by QIPC, we will be able to make big savings in the future. The assumption is that the lifespan of a printing press is around 15 to 20 years.

To get us through this period, we are seeking out dependable partners who are able to support our business and our machines.

In QIPC we think we have found such a partner.”

ssumption is that the lifespan of a printing press is around 15 to 20 years. To get us through this period, we eking out dependable partners who are able to support our business and our machines.

PC we think we have found such a partner.”

Q.I. Press Controls captures order by Uttarbanga Sambad Q.I. Press Controls (QIPC) has not only built up a reputation in the Netherlands and Europe, but also far beyond: the printing industry the world over has been discovering the benefits of equipping its presses with measurement and control systems produced by the Oosterhout-based company.

Uttarbanga Sambad in India is yet another in a long series of businesses that have been placing orders with QIPC. It is through Naph Graphics - supplier of the new press – that Uttarbanga Sambad is investing in the mRC3D system for colour register.

The mRC-3D system is to be installed on a brand new newspaper press with four towers and two folders in its plant in Siliguri in the north-east of India. The order will involve a total of 8 mRC-3D cameras. Naph Graphics is responsible for the project coordination.

Uttarbanga Sambad’s production manager, Shekhar Karande explains what the most import reasons were for investing in the mRC-3D. “Our aim was to make time savings in the colour register. We also want to print more accurately as well as minimise the amount of waste.” The mRC-3D is a fully automated colour register system for rotary offset printing presses. In this particular case, eight digital cameras with built-in microprocessors will be responsible for real-time data processing of the measurement data. The mRC-3D system in India comes with the Automatic Ink Mist Shield (AIMS) which cleans the lenses automatically.

Uttarbanga Sambad is a regional broadsheet that has been in existence since 1980. With a market share of 80 percent, it is the biggest newspaper in the state of West Bengal.

In addition to Siliguri, the paper also has printing plants in Cooch Behar and Malda.

Shekhar Karande is happy with the company’s investment in QIPC’s system.

“As a result of this, we expect to make considerable savings in terms of time and money”, he reports.

“What’s more, we hope to improve the print quality.” The excellent reputation that QIPC enjoys in the print trade has contributed to these heightened expectations on the part of Shekhar Karande and Uttarbanga Sambad with respect mRC-3D.

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New Anicolor 2 at drupa 2016 Even more profitable production of short runs using the latest generation of Heidelberg Anicolor technology

What do commercial and packaging printers have in common? Both need to optimize their processes so they can deal with increasingly shorter production runs and frequent order changes involving different materials while still remaining profitable.

While the CMYK colour model is used for printing advertisements, lots of spot colours are customary when printing packaging and labels. This is where the Anicolor short inking technology from Heidelberg comes in, offering an optimum solution package for the flexible production of short runs. The advantages can be summarized with the formula 90-50-50: Around 90 percent less waste thanks to fast and constant inking. It takes just 20 to 30 start-up sheets to reach the correct ink levels for a new order. The result is a 50 percent reduction in setup times combined with a 50 percent increase in productivity.

“Our customers have their challenges, and we have the solutions and answers they need in the area of both digital and offset printing,” explains Stephan Plenz, Member of the Management Board responsible for Heidelberg Equipment.

Some of the key features of new Anicolor are: shortened setup times thanks to a selectable ink shut-off program and constant production conditions thanks to perfectly matched Saphira consumables.

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“The Anicolor technology is used in both small and medium production runs, and its scope of application will be increased once again with the new Anicolor 2.”

Anicolor 2 – greater ink density at the push of a button for savings of up to 15 minutes Heidelberg will be presenting the next generation of Anicolor technology at drupa 2016 with Speedmaster XL 75 Anicolor 2 for greater flexibility, speed and productivity. This is achieved with three innovations.

The first of these is the Anicolor Booster. This can be activated at the push of a button on the Prinect

Press Center and permits a wider range of inks thanks to an improved setting range for ink density on different printing stocks. In most cases, this does away with the need to change the ink chamber as was previously required with very absorbent printing stocks. This shortens the setup time in commercial printing since both coated and uncoated paper can now be processed with the same ink series.

This benefit is even more pronounced in packaging printing, with its ever-changing spot colors. Up to 15 minutes can be saved here by not having to change the screen roller. Changing to a bigger screen roller is mostly only required for orders involving the application of opaque white, gold, or silver.

Productivity is further increased by the two other innovations. The first of these is a faster washup program that provides for faster ink changes and therefore shorter setup times thanks to 9,000 revolutions per hour instead of the previous 7,000. As a result, changing color shades can now be achieved up to a minute faster. This enables packaging printers facing two or more ink changes in almost every new order to get through two or three orders a day more.

The second of these innovations is a function allowing the operator to choose between “standard”, “short”, or even “none” for the ink shut-off time, depending on the color assignment from one job to the next. The shortened ink shut-off saves another 20 seconds, while eliminating it altogether reduces the setup time by 40 seconds. The option “without” is ideal for successive orders of the same type.

Perfectly matched Saphira consumables All of these benefits are enhanced through the use of tested Saphira consumables. With the Saphira

> New Anicolor 2 for the Speedmaster XL 75 for greater flexibility and speed during production. > Anicolor Booster for a wider range of inks and an extended setting range. > 20 percent faster ink changes.

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Heidelberg to present Speedmaster XL 75 Anicolor 2. The new design and logo expresses the technology’s close relationship with digital printing.

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technology. The machine is replacing one of two Speedmaster SX 52 Anicolor as well as a UV machine in A3 format from another manufacturer.

Druckhaus Mainfranken GmbH uses the new Speedmaster XL 75 Anicolor 2 with UV technology to print gang runs on very challenging materials.

“We presented the Speedmaster XL 75 Anicolor as prototypes at drupa 2012. We have sold over 200 printing units since then – split down the middle between commercial and packaging printers,” explains Stephan Plenz. “At the next drupa we will be showing how easy it can be to complete short production runs quickly, flexibly, and economically using offset printing with the Speedmaster XL 75 Anicolor 2. Another aspect of this is machine and materials coming together in perfect harmony and enabling a standardized and fast overall process together with the Prinect Workflow.”

At drupa 2016, the Speedmaster XL 75 Anicolor 2 will be presented at the IST stand in Hall 2, right in the passage to Heidelberg in Hall 1. The six-color press with coating unit includes full UV functionality. We will show how material costs can be significantly reduced since Anicolor 2 enables UV applications to be processed on expensive, non-absorbent printing stock with very few makeready sheets.

Anicolor 2 with a new design, new feeder, and the new Prinect Press Center XL 2 will be available as standard from November 2016.

A number of technical functions such as the new Anicolor Booster and the faster washup programs will be available earlier from July 2016.

At the heart of Anicolor 2 is the Anicolor Booster, which can be activated via the Prinect Press Center. >>>

Performance Kit Anicolor, the inks are designed for this special application and deliver constant production conditions and reproducible quality for the most demanding orders.

“The Anicolor 2 has made a promising start.

We use it for printing gang runs on very challenging materials. The UV ink technology permits a very wide range of printing stocks and the Anicolor 2 technology provides for fast setup and a significant reduction in waste of what is very expensive printing stock,” reports Managing Director Ulrich Stetter. The company’s products include stickers and PVC labels on different printing stocks, as well as linen papers or highquality, matt-coated papers. All in all therefore a very wide range of products, which places high demands on the printing machine. The Anicolor Booster easily processes the wide range, while Saphira Anicolor UV inks deliver the best printing results.

Field testers even more productive with Anicolor 2 “The Speedmaster XL 75 Anicolor 2 enabled us to increase our productivity by a further 10 percent, and our printing speed also rose to up to 1,000 sheets an hour,” confirm Wendelin Lipp and Reto Hauri, Commercial Manager of the printing company DAZ Druckerei Albisrieden AG in Zürich. There is no one better qualified to offer an assessment. DAZ installed the first Speedmaster XL 75 Anicolor in Switzerland following the presentation at drupa 2012. DAZ has been using Anicolor 2 since summer 2015, and uses the Anicolor Booster for a wide range of printing stock.

Even printing on natural paper – in frequent demand at the moment in Switzerland – as well as glossy coated materials is now possible with just one ink series and without changing the ink chamber or screen roller.

The production runs range from 50 to 50,000 sheets, with a salable product achieved after 30 setup sheets in most cases.

Druckhaus Mainfranken GmbH in Marktheidenfeld, the production company of the Würzburg-based online printer Flyeralarm, recently started using a Speedmaster XL 75 Anicolor 2 with UV

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Epson’s advanced range at drupa 2016 Epson presents its most advanced range of professional production inkjet printers and presses at drupa 2016.

Epson will demonstrate its most advanced range of professional production inkjet printers and presses at drupa 2016 for label, sign & display, photographic, apparel, décor and product decoration applications.

(Hall 5/Stand A01). The Epson booth at drupa will be split into 5 zones: Prepress, Sign & Display, Label, Copy Shopand Technology to allow visitors to focus on specialist demonstrations and applications and experience the significant business benefits each can deliver.

The company has stepped up its development programme and more than doubled the rate of new product launches for the professional printing industry since the last drupa in 2012. Over the last six months alone, Epson has launched 13 new printers and these will be demonstrated together for the first time at drupa.

Pre-press, Signage & Display, Label, Copy Shop and Technology zones illustrate breadth and versatility of Epson’s latest inkjet printers & presses.

Key Notes : > The Epson booth at drupa will be split into 5 zones. > To demonstrate for the first time together the 13 new printers launched in last 6 months. > Visitors can view a video showing the PaperLab – the world’s first instant office paper recycling system.

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Reducing the environmental impact of its technology is a major focus for Epson. The design and precision of the inkjet printers and presses reduces energy and ink use, and cuts down waste. For example, the new SureColor SC-S printers demonstrated at drupa use up to 4 x less energy compared to latex technology, about 15% less ink than the previous SureColor generation and up to 50% less ink than latex technology (depending on the substrate and quality printed).

in single head and linehead configurations is making a significant impact on Epson’s development of its printers and presses, enabling products that deliver higher quality, higher speeds and better all-round performance. To meet predicted demand, Epson has just announced a €160 million investment in a new factory in Japan to triple printhead production capacity for new professional print products currently under development.

Epson has merged its wide-format, label and textile businesses to create a new global ‘Professional Printing Solutions’ division, headed by COO Sunao Murata. The division will be a key Epson highlight at drupa. Epson will be showcasing its range of affordable and easy-to-use smart production systems for producing a wide variety of ‘added-value’ creative products.

Sunao Murata, COO Professional Printing Division, Seiko Epson, says: “The industry will see the very latest results at drupa where we will demonstrate more professional inkjet printers and presses than ever before – all delivering the ultimate in production performance and user experience – and show how companies can use them to build successful businesses and enter new markets.”

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Epson’s third generation PrecisionCore TFP printhead

Sign & Display zone: In this zone Epson shows its latest range of wide-format SureColour

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SC-S signage printers and SC-F dye-sublimation printers producing a selection of signage, display and décor products on a variety of substrates. Launched in January this year, the next-generation ‘classleading’ SureColor SC-S Series with new-formulation UltraChrome GS3 inkset and permanent PrecisionCore printhead is impressive. Completely re-designed, the new series gives a choice of three printers from 4-11 colours (including red, orange, white and metallic silver) and productivity up to 95.3 sqm/hr. Visitors will be able to see the new Epson Control Dashboard which gives users online access to over 200 different media profiles for easy and automatic set up. Epson has reduced the ink price for this new range which, combined with significantly lower ink consumption, delivers a low cost of ownership and rapid ROI. At drupa Epson will also show the latest range of SureColor SC-F models using UltraChrome DS ink to produce a selection of soft signage, soft furnishing, apparel and promotional products.

• Label zone: at drupa Epson unites its high-end industrial label presses with its desktop office, retail and handheld label printers to display a broad selection of label printing solutions developed by any single manufacturer. Highlights include Epson’s SurePress digital label presses which will be a major focus within this zone: These include the single-pass SurePress L-6034VW with PrecisionCore linehead and LED-cured

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UV ink featuring in-line digital varnish and high-opacity white ink. This press is ideal for high-quality short-to-mid-run jobs, producing labels with outstanding scratch and weather resistance. The SurePress range also includes the seven-colour SurePress L-4033AW, ideal for high-quality, high-value, short-run jobs on a wide variety of label substrates, including structured paper, film and metallic foils. This zone will also feature the ColorWorks C7500, desktop label printer for in-house ‘on-demand’ applications and the new, awardwinning, portable LabelWorks LW-Z900 for industrial and construction use.

Copy Shop zone: Here Epson shows how high street retailers, bureaux and copy shops can expand their services by producing quality printed products quickly and easily to drive new revenue streams. The company has developed a range of printers designed to meet the increasing consumer demand for a variety of personalised products from canvas prints and wallpaper to mugs and smartphones. Here visitors can see a range of desktop-based production printers from the SureColor SC-F2000 direct-to-garment printer to the SureLab D700 inkjet printer enabling the widest variety of applications.

new accurate and precise printers combine the highest speed with superior quality to produce large-format photographs, fine art prints, posters and display graphics to an exceptionally high standard.

At drupa, Epson will unveil significant new features on its multifunction 36-inch and 44-inch aqueous SureColor SC-T printers with integrated scanners which combine to deliver impressive new levels of functionality and productivity for applications where hard copies are scanned to file and printed. These include the fastest in-class print and scan speeds at 34cm/second in grayscale and 15cm/second in colour; a new high-speed ‘production’ mode for images on photo glossy type media; 150mm roll; high-capacity 700ml ink containers and versatile scanning up to 30.4m long.

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A particular highlight in this zone is Epson’s new range of super-fast, photo-quality aqueous SureColor SC-P wide format printers with the latest PrecisionCore MicroTFP printheads. The 44-inch SureColor SC-P10000 will be launched at drupa. These •

Prepress zone: the ultimate in colour-accurate proofing will be demonstrated by the latest SureColor 24-inch SC-P7000 and 44-inch SC-P9000 printers with the 11-colour UltraChrome HDX inkset, incorporating a new violet ink. These printers use the PrecisionCore printhead to ensure the highest-quality output.

They achieve 99% of Pantone certified colours for accurate spot colour reproduction while large replacement ink cartridges (350ml and 700ml) are ideal for large print runs.

Technology zone: Epson invests over a million dollars every day on R&D to drive innovation and in this zone it will display and demonstrate some of its latest technologies. Visitors can view a video showing the PaperLab – the world’s first instant office paper recycling system. This new system uses a dry process to recycle office paper and produce A4/ A3 paper, business cards and coloured/scented paper. PaperLab signals the launch of a new smart recycling division for Epson, which will investigate how the technology can be applied on a larger scale in the future.

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Ricoh to Open New Worlds at drupa 2016 Ricoh will bring a wide variety of products and services to drupa 2016, capabilities that will enable print service providers to accelerate their business transformations.

The Ricoh stand at drupa 2016 is designed to Open New Worlds for print service providers who are looking for new ways to seamlessly manage workflows, maximise productivity, increase profitability and access additional markets. Ricoh will be located in Hall 8a on stand B46 during the show.

Benoit Chatelard, Vice President, Production Printing, Ricoh Europe, explains, “By harnessing the power of digital print and data, and by creating innovative new technologies for multichannel production and communications environments, Ricoh is providing new ways for any print service provider to transform, optimise and grow their business.”

Solutions showcase

Visitors to the Ricoh stand will be able to experience Ricoh’s innovative portfolio of solutions in a number of zones based on New Worlds of opportunity.

Key Notes : > To demonstration a fully configured Ricoh Pro VC60000 running a variety of media. > Shown for the first time is the enhanced banner option for the Pro C7100x and Pro C9100 digital presses. > Creative Studio – MarcomCentral for portal-based personalisation, FusionPro for variable data campaigns and cross media workflow solutions, as well as Clickable Paper.

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A number of hardware and software solutions will demonstrate ways print service providers can achieve these ambitious goals. Demonstrations will include a fully configured Ricoh Pro VC60000 running a variety of media roll-to-roll and roll-to-sheet, and a single engine Pro VC60000 that lets visitors take a close look at the technology that powers it. Furthermore, colour cut sheet presses including, notably, the Ricoh Pro C9110, and the Ricoh Pro C7100x with its fifth toner station.

Print production performance for this broad portfolio of production printers has been strengthened by a number of pre-drupa announcements. Visitors to the show will able to see live demonstrations. These

include the new aqueous resin (AR) latex inks for the Ricoh Pro large format L4100 printer. Also, visitors will be able to see the increased finishing capabilities with the Watkiss PowerSquare 224 booklet maker running inline with the Pro C9100 series, Pro C7100x series, and the Ricoh Pro 8100 series digital presses.

In addition, being shown for the first time is the enhanced banner option for the Pro C7100x and Pro C9100 digital presses. Another important addition to the Ricoh portfolio that will be on show at drupa is the Ricoh TotalFlow Cloud Suite, a hosted portfolio of cloud-based services comprising carefully selected Ricoh software and Ricoh-endorsed third-party solutions.

Visitors to the Ricoh stand will be able to experience Ricoh’s innovative portfolio of solutions in a number of zones based on New Worlds of opportunity:

Corporate Printing Zone - focusing on increased promotional output and print room integration that can grow in-house print services for government, education and financial services operations, among others. Applications on show will include promotional and personalised collateral, examples from a variety of different vertical markets, and use cases for alternative media, transactional print, monochrome printing and banners. Further CAD print and archiving solutions will be featured.

Commercial Printing Zone - concentrating

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on live end-to-end production and lean manufacturing with the Pro C9110 and Pro C7110x and supported by MarcomCentral job submission and Avanti MIS. Visitors will be able to learn more about these highly capable and robust production solutions along with versatile feeding and finishing options. Among the applications shown will be banners, spot/gloss clear toners, printing on metallic/synthetic materials and packaging.

Ricoh will also be demonstrating large format promotional work. Here visitors will see how print service providers can expand their horizons to grow their business in many different directions, including through increasing print volumes. Applications will include indoor and outdoor signs and display graphics, interior decoration, photos and fine art prints, labels and packaging, and banner solutions.

Nearby, a dedicated production area will be organised on lean manufacturing principles for efficient production of high quality print samples and a diverse variety of show and visitor collateral.

Publishing Zone - showcasing digital print technologies and workflow for short run colour trade book and journal production with examples from leading publishers, including HarperCollins and RELX (Reed Elsevier Group). Applications to be featured include a range of high quality journals and colour books including travel, children’s and cookery books.

in this area, we will show why the rejuvenation of Direct Mail is such a great digital printing opportunity and why seamless integration across the full range of multichannel communications is so important. Ricoh has the ability to provide the hardware, software and variable data expertise to create a full solution from data cleansing (/data.mill), data analytics (e.g. SAS Enterprise Miner), and variable data/media asset management (Fusion Pro/MarcomCentral), to digital printing (Pro C7110) and strategies to make print interactive (Clickable Paper).

Among the applications on show will be a variety of mailers that print service providers are producing for big brand clients using Ricoh technology. As well as a dedicated mailer for the drupa show which will include personalised vouchers.

Industrial Zone - here Ricoh will focus on factory automation, the smart factory, track and trace, integrated industrial innovations and specific industrial verticals, especially automotive and healthcare.

Technologies on display will include Additive Manufacturing and robotics as well as a number of other Ricoh innovations including in the field of inkjet head development.

Horizontal integration to conventional workflows incorporating FusionPro with Clickable Paper and innovative image capture technologies will also feature.

Creative Studio In the Creative Studio, emphasis will be placed on personalisation and maximising the range of marketing services a print service provider or marketing agency can offer to its clients. This includes using MarcomCentral for portal-based personalisation, FusionPro for variable data campaigns and cross media workflow solutions, as well as Clickable Paper to bridge offline print to online content. Live production will be on a Pro C7100x in this

area of the stand, and advice will be offered to visitors on unleashing its full creative potential including through special surface effects such as those achievable through Color-Logic’s decorative and reflective effects technology.

In an innovation zone, Ricoh will showcase its breadth of technology, highlighting the latest innovations, including the Theta 360S camera plus Ricoh’s own Virtual Reality goggles. In addition, lean and green consultancy services including Carbon Balanced Printing, inkjet head technology, digital signage and immersive projection will all feature. Ricoh Customised Solutions being shown will include third party finishing system integration. We will also be showing examples of innovative Additive Manufacturing applications in this area.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to be on the cover of one of Germany’s most popular news magazines, Focus. In a demonstration of end-to-end production with Ricoh solutions, a photograph of each participating visitor will be taken, and we will print the personalised magazine cover ready for their collection.

Chatelard concludes, “Ricoh will demonstrate new ways to Open New Worlds with a focus on business transformation. We will be showcasing game-changing solutions in hardware, software and services for the graphic arts industry as well as corporate print rooms, publishers and marketing agencies. Ricoh’s commitment to innovation will be unmistakable throughout the stand.

Highlighted will be our best-in-class sheet fed and continuous feed line of digital presses powered by Ricoh-centred workflows. But in addition, we believe visitors will be intrigued by the entire suite of new technology on show, from industrial inkjet to Additive Manufacturing and robotics.”

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Kodak raises the bar in inkjet printing with ULTRASTREAM Apart from the ULTRASTREAM launch, Kodak stand will feature Prosper 6000C press and XGV demo for flexible films Kodak has announced its next generation inkjet technology platform, KODAK ULTRASTREAM Inkjet Technology, which will be showcased for the first time worldwide at drupa 2016 (Hall 5, Stand F09).

nano-particulate inks deliver 30% wider range of colour gamut, and with the extensibility of the technology can also provide spot colours and an extended colour gamut to further broaden the scope of CMYK printing.

Built on Kodak’s proven continuous inkjet Stream technology, ULTRASTREAM will move production inkjet into the mainstream of commercial printing and packaging. This technology demonstrates the evolution of inkjet with smaller drop size and precise placement accuracy for higher resolution, clean lines and additional detailed definition.

ULTRASTREAM will broaden the range of printable graphic arts applications and reach new markets for high speed, high resolution inkjet printing. The technology will co-exist in the market along with KODAK Stream Technology to offer different platform options, addressing the needs of each application.

ULTRASTREAM will deliver lower running costs, improved image quality, the ability to print on a wide variety of paper and packaging substrates with unparalleled productivity, all while offering the flexibility and value of digital printing.

ULTRASTREAM is aimed at printers demanding a superior image quality to integrate into their application-based production systems. This high resolution Writing System includes a modular printhead that can be implemented in varying widths ranging from 8” up to 97” to suit the specific application. ULTRASTREAM will also be available with Kodak’s Digital Front End (DFE), a dynamic and flexible solution that meets the demands of commercial printers as they implement production inkjet in their workflows. At drupa 2016, visitors will see the ULTRASTREAM technology in an 8” configuration on a narrow-web press for labelling and small format printing, to showcase the high resolution output as a result of smaller ink drop sizes, superior drop placement and substrate interaction.

ULTRASTREAM will enable high resolution printing at a 600 x 1800dpi quality at speeds of up to 150 meters per minute (500 feet per minute) on a wide variety of paper and plastic substrates, to address the most demanding applications including narrow-web labels, and packaging. It will also be available in a scanning head configuration to enable wide format printing with multiple heads on a moving carriage. Kodak’s micro-milled

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Philip Cullimore, President of Kodak’s Enterprise Inkjet Systems Division, said: “Kodak has once again raised the bar in inkjet printing. ULTRASTREAM will be a ‘must-see’ inkjet technology at drupa 2016.

With availability to start integration beginning in 2017, we look forward to discussions with OEM partners to plan new products built with this technology, and with printers to understand the first applications that they would like to see us address.”

A world of inkjet at drupa Visitors to the Kodak stand will also see live demonstrations of the Prosper 6000C press with inline finishing. Printing at 300 meters per minute (1,000 feet per minute), visitors will see first-hand the capabilities of the Prosper 6000C, with take-home samples to inspect at their own leisure. The press will be running with a MEGTEC automatic roll splicer and multiple inline finishing solutions for two different applications; magazines and catalogs printed on lightweight coated paper and finished with a Manroland web systems FoldLine, as well as commercial applications that will be post coated with an i-WEB post coater and finished with a VITS multicut variable servo sheeter.

Flexo, gravure and offset printers should also not miss the Extended Gamut + Varnish (XGV)

technology demonstration for flexible films produced on narrow-web. Featuring seven of Kodak’s S-Series Printing Systems printing on flexible films, which are capable of printing CMYK and an extended gamut of CMYK plus orange, green and violet to match a broader spectrum of Panton Colors used in label or package printing, the demo will also have an additional station printing water-based digital varnish. This demonstration will utilize unique environmentally friendly, aqueous inks, bonding on to flexible films. With Kodak’s Stream inkjet technology – running at up to 200 meters per minute – this system is ideal for integration into traditional print processes to create a hybrid system that maximizes the advantages of both digital and analog printing for a variety of film based packaging.

Visitors will also explore opportunities to create new applications by integrating Kodak’s 49” inkjet technology Writing System in their production processes. This wider Writing System brings the world’s fastest inkjet printing to the wide format market, including home décor and signage. The This is Inkjet! Loft on the Kodak drupa stand will represent an apartment decorated with Kodak Stream digitally printed products including laminate flooring, countertops, furniture, wallpaper, napkins and water bottles to name a few. The ability to print customized designs in short runs, eliminating inventory with just-in-time printing while achieving the durability and robustness comparable with gravure printing, will change how home décor and other wide format printing is delivered in the future.

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Xerox introduces its first cut-sheet inkjet press and new continuous feed inkjet platform Helps print providers capture booming Inkjet printing opportunities with two new presses. press will allow print shops to move into catalogues, magazines and colour books, giving customers more flexibility. Engineeredin automation ensures superb, reliable image quality including inline density optimization, clear pixel technology, and missing jet detection and correction.

According to InfoTrends, production colour inkjet print will account for 57 percent of the total production digital colour page volume by 20191. To help print providers capitalize on inkjet’s growing momentum, Xerox will launch two new inkjet presses, the Xerox Brenva HD Production Inkjet Press and the Xerox Trivor 2400 Inkjet Press, at drupa 2016.

The presses are the first in an innovative new series of inkjet offerings to come from Xerox; Brenva HD to the cut-sheet inkjet market and Trivor 2400 with the Xerox IJ Print Server powered by Fiery to the continuous feed inkjet market. Each will enable print providers to accelerate growth and drive the production of more high-value applications such as direct mail, transactional, books and catalogues.

“We are focused on expanding our inkjet portfolio with more choices and greater capabilities for print providers to grow their businesses,” said Robert Stabler, senior vice president and general manager, Global Graphic Communications Business Group, Xerox. “With the addition of Brenva HD and Trivor 2400, we’re making inkjet more accessible and affordable to a larger number of print providers.”

and book markets. Incorporating many of the reliable paper-path components of the award-winning Xerox iGen, Brenva HD offers best-in-class automation and reliability features to maximize press productivity including: • An inline spectrophotometer to assist with calibration and profiling; • Object-oriented color management to distinguish text, graphics and images and optimizes the image quality of each accordingly; • K-only mode so it will run as a cost effective monochrome press.

Flexible for today, scalable for tomorrow The Xerox Trivor 2400 Inkjet Press provides printers with a platform built to grow as business demands increase with the same machine scaling up for more speed, volume and solutions. The Trivor 2400 press combines high performance and increased speed (551 feet/168 meters per minute in color; 656 feet/200 meters per minute in monochrome) in a small footprint. The

A new print server developed in partnership with EFI, the Xerox IJ Print Server powered

by Fiery, will handle multiple data streams for various application types. The IJ Print Server will simplify integration, provide comprehensive color management and integrate seamlessly with customers’ workflows.

Availability and list price for the Xerox Trivor 2400 Inkjet Press with the Xerox IJ Print Server powered by Fiery will be revealed at drupa.

The Xerox Brenva HD Production Inkjet Press will be available in Europe in May 2016 and in North America in September 2016.

Shipments will begin in June 2016. The list price starts at $649,000.

Brenva HD and Trivor 2400 with the IJ Print Server powered by Fiery will be on display at drupa 2016 (Hall 8B A62). With a theme “Let the Work Flow,” the Xerox stand at drupa will showcase how providers can work better by becoming more automated, integrated and productive in their operations.

Carving out a new space in the cut-sheet inkjet market Xerox is targeting the space – dubbed by InfoTrends as the Zone of Disruption – that sits below the gap between high-end toner and low-end inkjet presses with Brenva HD. The new press combines the cost effectiveness of inkjet with the flexibilities of cut-sheet to address the needs of print providers in the light direct mail, transactional

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Scodix to present new profit-generating, print enhancement technology at drupa 2016 Scodix, the provider of digital enhancement solutions for the graphic arts industry, has announced its plans to demonstrate its comprehensive product portfolio, including a new digital enhancement platform and additional applications, at drupa 2016 (Stand D-60, Hall 4).

Enabling print service providers (PSPs) to gain a competitive edge by differentiating their offering and increasing profitability, the extended range of Scodix digital finishing enhancements allows brands to increase the effectiveness of their printed items and add value to the consumer experience.

“Scodix leads the rapid adoption of digital enhancement equipment through its development of new and exciting products and applications that cannot be replicated or bettered by any other finishing process,” comments Scodix CEO, Roy Porat, “Our print enhancement technology truly sets products apart from the competition and we’re looking forward to sharing our latest solutions with drupa visitors – look out for further announcements on the road to drupa and also at the show itself.”

As a pioneer for the digital finishing sector at drupa 2012, the benefits of Scodix’ ground-breaking solutions have been widely recognized by the industry, and the company has seen significant success over the past four years. Since 2012, Scodix brought its third product to market successfully, boosted its install base from 12 to over 200 across the globe and more than tripled the applications achievable with Scodix technology. Scodix eagerly anticipates the opportunity to present its new solutions at drupa 2016 to both customers and prospects, consequently increasing the size of its stand threefold since its drupa 2012 debut.

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enhancement will also be at the heart of Scodix’ exhibition. Visitors to drupa will see real-world applications of the technology and hear how PSPs using digital enhancement today are able to attract customers with tangible value-added products, retain custom and remain profitable through the use of Scodix technology, which means less time wasted, less expense and improved productivity.

Porat continues, “Scodix applications go beyond what digital print alone can do. Consumers love personalisation and products that touch the senses, intensifying their brand experience. Scodix Foil for example offers the most colour intensive metallic foil available, not only maximising impact but increasing the perceived value

effects. Compatible with offset, laminated sheets and digital print, the presses process a variety of substrate weights and thicknesses up to B2+ size, with minimal setup.

Scodix Foil Station –An optional module that runs in-line with the Scodix Ultra Pro Digital Press, delivering unmatched foil enhancement capabilities including high gloss, embossed and a variety of densities.

Scodix S Series – Using Scodix SENSE to produce brilliant, high quality products with tangible dimensions, the S Series delivers myriad applications including folders, brochures, labels, calendars, photo albums and much, much more.

of a product. Our advanced range of effects including Scodix foil, Scodix spot, and Scodix Sense, amongst others, better influence consumer sales and improve the consumer experience.”

Apart from a new digital enhancement press and innovative new applications from Scodix, the company will also demonstrate its proven product portfolio – including the Scodix Ultra Pro Digital Enhancement Press with Foil station and the Scodix S Series Digital Enhancement Press – live in Hall 4 at drupa.

Scodix Ultra Series –The most productive presses in the Scodix portfolio, with the widest variety of enhancement

Porat concludes, “drupa has proven to be very successful for Scodix and we’re pleased to return to a show that provides us with a platform to engage with some of the most influential manufacturers, PSPs, Folding Cartons and suppliers to the industry. Presenting our latest portfolio at this landmark event will be extremely exciting and we look forward to what we can achieve, both as a company and for our customers, at drupa 2016 and beyond.” Scodix is represented in India by Monotech Systems.

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HP Indigo innovations expand flexible packaging and folding carton opportunities HP unveils its most productive label press for converters and brands HP has recently announced its most productive digital narrow web press HP Indigo 8000. The new HP press is capable of end-to-end label production at as much as double the previous fastest speed, according to the company.

HP also announced upgrades for the HP Indigo 20000 and 30000 Digital Presses as well as new ink and substrate options, offering converters and brands unmatched application possibilities at faster speeds.

“Leading brands are increasingly leveraging HP Indigo labels and packaging solutions to engage with consumers in targeted, meaningful and measurable ways,” said Alon Bar Shany, general manager, Indigo division, HP. “With today’s announcement, converters are uniquely positioned to redefine labels and packaging standards with greater productivity, versatility and turnaround times for a wide range of applications.”

The new HP Indigo 8000 Digital Press offers high-volume converters end-to-end label production at speeds up to 80 meters per minute or 262 feet per minute. Working in-line or off-line with an ABGFAST Track semi-rotary die cut unit, the press provides an efficient all-digital workflow as well as real-time quality assurance, using AVT inspection technology.

The HP Indigo 8000, WS6800 and 20000 Digital Presses support HP Indigo ElectroInk Premium White, a versatile new ink that helps converters deliver a wider range of opacity levels. Additionally, the HP Indigo 8000, WS6800 and 20000 Digital Presses feature a new colour automation package that perfects colour accuracy, consistency and

repeatability, enabling converters to reach any brand colour in minutes.

The HP Indigo 20000 Digital Press now features an upgrade package that enables: • Compatibility with new substrates, such as polyethylene and stretchable materials, for a wider range of high-volume flexible packaging, shrink sleeve, and in-mold and pressure-sensitive label applications, including lids and laminated tubes.

• New colour capabilities, allowing advanced colour matching and colour consistency across jobs, presses and sites.

• Faster turnarounds than previously possible with HP Indigo Pack Ready Lamination, which eliminates cure time, enabling immediate time to market.

• Support for the new HP Indigo ElectroInk Premium White in highconcentration 20-kilogram ink pails for industrial-scale productivity.

Additionally, optimized converting solutions from Comexi, AB Graphics, Karville and other partners provide faster near-line and in-line finishing as well as reduced waste and shorter setup times.

The HP Indigo 30000 Digital Press upgrade package increases productivity up to 30 percent and enables dozens of folding carton jobs per day, as per customers’ feedback. The press allows new high-margin opportunities with synthetic media as well as metallized boards, polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene and polyethylene terephthalate materials. The HP Indigo 30000 Digital Press also provides new and improved security features, such as micro text and barcodes.

Designed especially for in-line finishing with the HP Indigo 30000 Digital Press, the TRESU iCoat 30000 now offers protective and spot varnish in one pass as well as new embellishment capabilities with gold, silver and other high-viscosity flexo inks. The HP Indigo 30000 Digital Press is also compatible with HP partner converting solutions for inspection, creasing, folding and gluing.

Integration with AVT’s inline inspection system ensures error-free production, automatically ejecting defective sheets.

The HP Indigo 8000 Digital Press and the HP Indigo WS6800, 20000 and 30000 Digital Press upgrades will be commercially available in 2016. All HP Indigo digital presses offer HP PrintOS connectivity, allowing customers to monitor print status remotely as well as track and improve production performance over time. HP PrintOS is expected to be available for customers on May 31, 2016.

HP will demonstrate the new solutions at drupa 2016 (hall 17). HP is also showcasing these solutions at Dscoop Tel Aviv and Dscoop San Antonio in April.

Attendees, reporters, industry experts and brands will be joining in the #drupa2016 conversation. All can join the discussion and share views on new HP Indigo labels and packaging solutions by adding the #ReinventPossibilities hashtag.

Since drupa 2012, HP customers have more than doubled HP Indigo WS6000 series Digital Press installations to 1,000+ units and have installed more than 80 HP Indigo 20000 and 30000 Digital Presses.

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Konica Minolta conferred as #1 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty for ninth consecutive year Konica Minolta Business Solutions was recently announced the recipient of the Brand Keys’ Customer Loyalty Award for the ninth consecutive year. This was the 21st annual survey conducted by Brand Keys, a New York-based brand engagement and customer loyalty research consultancy (brandkeys).

Ratings were based on a brand’s ability to meet customers’ expectations and do so

better than its competition in the category in which it competes. In a marketplace where consumers’ expectations change quickly and brands struggle to create meaningful differentiation and engagement, those better able to identify customers’ expectations and address them via authentic emotional values will see tangible bottom-line results

On this Occasion Mr. Yuji Nakata, MD Konica Minolta Business Solutions India said, “The Brand Keys recognition supports our commitment to customers and to delivering reliable document management solutions and services year after year, we have immense pride to retain the position this year too.”

Global Graphics raises the bar in Inkjet quality with drupa launch New innovation helps single-pass inkjet presses achieve high quality at high speed.

Single-pass inkjet presses can now achieve significantly better print quality, thanks to a technology breakthrough to be unveiled by Global Graphics Software at drupa (drupa innovation parc 70B21\C20). The Harlequin Multi-Level Digital Screening Engine varies the amount of ink delivered from the inkjet head in any one location on any type of media to overcome common problems such as streaking and mottling that are frustrating many press manufacturers.

Martin Bailey, chief technology officer at Global Graphics Software, says: “Our new Harlequin Multi-Level Digital Screening Engine compensates for the quality problems currently faced by inkjet press manufacturers and helps them to achieve their goals of high quality and high speed. This new engine can be integrated into Digital Front Ends based on Harlequin RIPs, but will also work with third party DFEs by the addition of a standalone version to replace the native screening.”

The Harlequin Multi-Level Digital Screening Engine is part of a new service Global Graphics will introduce to inkjet developers at drupa, that sees technicians measure test prints from single-pass greyscale presses, and process the results through Global Graphics’ new Digital Print Quality Optimizer tool. This calculates optimized patterning and overlaps for the various ink drop sizes available, to overcome common high speed inkjet press problems such as streaking and mottling.

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the optimum drop sizes and screen pattern for particular combinations of press, greyscale/multi-level print heads, and substrate. This significantly improves the printed quality of photographs and similar image types, especially in highlights and areas of subtly changing tones.

Global Graphics measures the printing characteristics of the press and calculates optimal changes in the dot patterning. These mitigate the effect of drops straying in flight from their aim points and possibly then spreading and coalescing on the substrate before they can be cured.

The Digital Print Quality Optimizer allows the Harlequin Multi-Level Digital Screen to be fine-tuned for particular press/substrate combinations, with particular regard to controlling the overlap between different drop sizes as they are used to build up tones from light to dark.

The White Paper, “Halftone screen Optimization for Single-Pass Inkjets,” can be downloaded from the Global Graphics website.

Global Graphics, developer of software platforms for digital printing, digital document and PDF applications, including the Harlequin RIP, has offices near Boston, Massachusetts and in Tokyo. Customers include HP, Quark, Canon, Delphax, Kodak and Agfa.

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Kodak announces strategic product and technology decisions Kodak has announced strategic decisions related to its Enterprise Inkjet and silver metal mesh touch sensor businesses, following in-depth management reviews of these business operations and discussions with customers, partners and other industry participants.

Kodak is in talks with prospective buyers about offers to purchase its KODAK PROSPER enterprise inkjet business, with its highly acclaimed PROSPER Press Platform, PROSPER S Series Imprinting Systems and related products.

Sagent Advisors, an independent investment bank, and DC Advisory, a European

corporate finance adviser, which share Daiwa Securities, a Japanese investment bank, as a common shareholder, have been engaged

by Kodak to manage the sale process.

Micro 3D Printing & Packaging Division.

“ULTRASTREAM will move production inkjet into the mainstream of commercial printing and packaging.”

“The PROSPER business has significant potential for accelerated growth,” said Jeff Clarke, Kodak Chief Executive Officer. “To achieve its full economic potential, PROSPER will be best leveraged by a company with a larger sales and distribution footprint in digital printing markets.”

Kodak will feature live demonstrations of ULTRASTREAM at drupa 2016 in Dusseldorf.

“We have received strategic interest in the PROSPER business from companies and their financial representatives,” Clarke stated. “We will continue to invest in PROSPER during the sale process. This is an exceptional technology and product set, highly valued by the printing industry.”

“The market opportunity for PROSPER will expand even further with the planned introduction of KODAK ULTRASTREAM, a next-generation inkjet writing system with significantly enhanced performance,” said Philip Cullimore, President of Kodak’s Enterprise Inkjet Systems Division and the

Functional 3D printing, including touch screen sensors, is an important element of Kodak’s portfolio. After advancing both silver and copper metal mesh technologies, Kodak has decided to focus on copper. “Based on feedback from industry participants, it’s clear our fully additive copper metal mesh is the winning approach in terms of overall cost, setup cost and scalability to larger screens — where we see the most significant opportunities,” said Cullimore.

Kodak will exit its position in silver metal mesh development, but will continue to make silver halide film available to touch screen sensor manufacturers.

VITS Variable Data Finishing System profiled in new Rexroth case study In addition, VITS will unveil a new Cutter for its Sprint line of variable data finishing

VITS International’s SPRINT Variable Data Finishing System is the topic of the latest case study in the Rexroth / Bosch Group magazine to be published just ahead of drupa.

The VITS profile highlights the challenge, solution and results of the unique partnership between suppliers with the same goal to be the industry’s leading provider of innovation to meet the challenges of today’s high speed inkjet finishing demands.

The company’s stall (at stand D59 hall 16) will show this innovation running multiple web variable data print.

components at drupa. It will also be intermixing inkjet and web offset printing during the upcoming Dusseldorf exhibition.

It plans to run a two web finishing line designed to intermix preprinted rolls from both inkjet web and traditional offset web to produce a 12 page retail flyer. The marriage of these two print technologies will allow printers to leverage the best of both applications; the personalization of inkjet with the economies offered by web offset. “We’re excited to showcase our ability to precisely register multiple webs and present a new twist on finishing for retail flyers, brochures, publications, direct mail campaigns or newspapers,” says Nick Gerovac, Director of Sales & Marketing for VITS International.

VITS International is a global supplier of innovative variable repeat sheeting & finishing systems for the printing, packaging, digital and converting industries.

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HP expands commercial printing fleet with eight new Indigo and PageWide web presses Introduces five HP Indigo digital presses, three HP PageWide Web Presses, and innovative cross-platform enhancements.

Representing the most significant HP Indigo Liquid Electrophotography (LEP) technology breakthroughs in 20 years, the new HP Indigo portfolio includes three sheet-fed presses, the HP Indigo 12000, 7900 and 5900 Digital Presses, the oversize B1-format duplex HP Indigo 50000 Digital Press, the HP Indigo WS6800p Digital Press for photo specialty applications as well as an improved HP Indigo 20000 Digital Press, now equipped for commercial applications.

The new and enhanced presses build on the proven success of the HP Indigo platforms announced at drupa 2012.

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• Expanding the High Definition Nozzle Architecture (HDNA) technology-powered HP PageWide Web Press portfolio, the new HP PageWide Web Presses T490 HD, T490M HD and T240 HD provide customers increased print quality and higher productivity than previously possible leading PSPs to transfer more high-value commercial print applications from offset to inkjet.

“PSPs need industry-leading digital printing technology to make their creative ideas reality and reach new levels of profitability,” said Mike Salfity, general manager and global head, Graphics Solutions Business, HP. “With the new category-defining HP Indigo and PageWide Web Press solutions, PSPs can differentiate themselves with high-quality, one-of-a-kind applications without sacrificing productivity.”

HP’s internal research has confirmed print quality exceeds offset quality.

New HDLA technology doubles print resolution.

Improved colour accuracy and consistency with automated colour management tools like inline spectrophotometer.

New expanded media range of HP Indigo ElectroInks enables vibrant new application possibilities. HP SmartStream Mosaic 3.0 now offers new colour-shuffling capabilities, expanding design options.

Increased productivity and automation to effortlessly process thousands of jobs per day. Customers are able to eliminate up to 50 percent of pre-press work with HP SmartStream Production Pro 6.0 and increase throughput up to 40 percent per shift with the HP Indigo Optimizer. Enhanced HP SmartStream Production Center simplifies production management.

80 workflow and finishing partners with more than 260 solutions further enhance productivity for HP Indigo customers.

Enhanced HP PageWide Web Press quality and productivity push Inkjet mainstream

New HP Indigo fleet leverages breakthrough LEP technology innovations

Advancing inkjet printing from niche applications to mainstream commercial print, HP PageWide Web Presses are suitable for an increasing range of high-volume, offsetquality print applications, including colour trade books, journals, retail catalogues, brochures and marketing collateral.

The new HP Indigo portfolio features crossplatform innovations that reinvent general commercial printing (GCP) for PSPs:

The 42-inch HP PageWide Web Press T490 HD is one of the most productive digital

colour duplex press, delivering up to 1,000 fpm in performance mode (500 fpm in quality mode). The HP PageWide Web Press T490M HD, offers high-volume trade book manufacturers equivalent offset-class digital monochrome productivity. Additionally, the HP PageWide Web Presses T470 HD and T480 HD now offer 500 fpm in quality mode, a 25 percent increase since introduction.

The new 22-inch HP PageWide Web Press T240 HD prints at speeds up to 500 fpm and has a monthly duty cycle of up to 60 million pages. It targets commercial, production mail and book printing providers requiring reliable colour performance in a two-up production environment.

HP PageWide Web Press customers have produced more than 150 billion letter-size equivalent pages since 2009.

“As a high-volume book manufacturer, we’re constantly seeking ways to streamline our workflow, improve print quality and turnaround times and anticipate our customers’ needs,” said Pierre-François Catté, chairman, CPI Group. “The HP PageWide Web Press T480 HD enables us to offer Europe’s most discerning book publishing houses even greater digital print quality at faster speeds than previously possible, while reducing waste.”

The new HP Indigo portfolio will begin shipping in the second half of 2016. All of the new HP Indigo digital presses and HP PageWide Web Presses offer HP PrintOS connectivity.

HP Financial Services has expanded its portfolio of IT investment solutions. HP will demonstrate the new solutions at drupa 2016 (hall 17). HP is also showcasing these solutions at Dscoop Tel Aviv and Dscoop San Antonio in April.

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Xerox ‘Thrive with Five’: Debut of iGen5 Xerox makes digital production colour market even more colourful, profitable with the introduction of iGen5 How do you make the industry’s most productive digital production colour platform even better? Add a fifth colour option, boost press uptime and offer multiple speed choices – the calling cards of the new Xerox iGen5 Press.

According to InfoTrends, the high-end digital production color market will expand from around 60 billion pages today to 87 billion pages globally by 2018, offering a significant growth opportunity for print service providers.

scalable architecture, upgrading from one speed to the next is simple.

The optional fifth colour unit increases the ability to match a larger gamut of Pantone colours or unknown spot colours without hindering productivity. Orange, green or blue options supplement CMYK and can accurately hit distinctive brand colours without moving short runs to offset.

Thousands of iGen presses are already creating billions of high-quality, high-margin sales brochures, posters, photo books and pieces of direct-mail – often personalized and always in vibrant colour. With the iGen platform, productivity gains of up to 25 percent can be achieved since less time is spent on reprinting, quality control and job setup, continuing to make iGen devices the most productive digital presses on the market. And now there’s another option to continue that momentum.

Commenting on the launch of iGen 5, Mr. Balaji Rajagopalan, Executive Director, Technology, Channels & International Distributor Operations, Xerox India said, “This machine has the capability to revolutionize the high-end digital printing segment. The iGen 5 is fully customizable to meet page volume, application type and colour needs – all while delivering market-leading press uptime. The launch of the iGen platform back in 2002 had completely changed the outlook of the high-end digital printing market and now with the iGen 5 Press’s outstanding capabilities will surely make a similar impact.”

productivity, offer great colour outputs and are one of the most productive digital presses available in the market today. Xerox has always been at the helm of innovation and we continue to understand customer demands and make products tailored to meet those demands; the launch of iGen 5 Press is a testament of our commitment to our customers.”

Print providers can select the iGen5 150 Press (150ppm), iGen5 120 Press (120 ppm) or iGen5 90 Press (90 ppm), and with a new

Further, Mr. Balaji said, “The iGen family is a key differentiator for us. The machines from this family are feature rich, high on

Other features include: • An EFI Fiery or Xerox FreeFlow Print Server to automate and integrate the workflow process from order to finish.

• Gloss or matte dry ink options that add to the presses’ ability to create unique and eye-grabbing applications.

• 26-inch sheet size to enable more jobs and applications such as six-panel brochures, gatefold pamphlets, pocket folders and direct-mail campaigns.

• 2400 x 2400 dpi imaging system, Object Oriented Halftoning, Xerox Confident Color and Auto Density Control to deliver reliable and predictable image quality.

• A range of inline finishing solutions, including Xerox IntegratedPLUS Finishing and Dual Mode Sheet Feeder to manage jobs with diverse finishing requirements.

Xerox boosts productivity on Impika Scalability and flexibility are desirable features in today’s demanding print environment. With a commitment to continuous development, Xerox has unveiled an upgrade for new and existing Xerox Impika Compact, Reference and Evolution Inkjet Presses. The firmware enables providers to capture business growth by increasing press volume and productivity, and most customers will not need to make any additional hardware investments.

Print shops can handle more jobs and experience quicker turnaround times with up to 30 percent faster print speeds (40 kHz). Additionally, variable ink drop size optimizes mixed page content with small drops for detail and large drops for improved density and coverage. Very High Quality mode – available on the Evolution press or monochrome-only configurations – delivers

new levels of image quality equivalent to 1200 dpi visual resolution multi-drop and enables very efficient ink usage with a larger gamut.

“At Xerox, we are continuously innovating to extend the range of performance and value of our technology to ensure our customers are able to maximize the return on their investment. This allows our customers to scale production capabilities and better serve their customers to meet volume demands as they grow over time,” said Cristina Fernandez, vice president and general manager, Continuous Feed Inkjet Business, Xerox.

A variety of colour matching, job setup and quality control automation tools ensure maximum uptime equating to more profitable pages flowing through an operation

The iGen 5 complements the existing offerings within the iGen family – the iGen 150 and iGen4 Diamond Edition – by continuing to expand the scope of applications that can be produced using Xerox’s industry-leading production colour portfolio.

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Innovation at Uflex - Flexfresh’ Equilibrium Modified Atmospheric Packaging (EMAP) for shelf life extension of fresh produce

In 2014, Indian global flexible packaging great Uflex decided to offer shelf life extension solutions to the Indian fresh produce industry. With the help of the foreign technology partner, Uflex came out with a solution. “The solution Equilibrium Modified Atmospheric Packaging (EMAP) entails maintaining consistent oxygen and carbon dioxide inside the bag during the shelf life of the produce,” said Ashok Chaturvedi, Chairman and Managing Director, Uflex Limited.

In several experiments on various products, it was observed that the ratio of oxygen and carbon dioxide has always been maintained at equilibrium. The film provides good release characteristics of CO2 emitted by the produce.

In addion, Flexfresh’ Film is biodegradable by composting.

Key Notes : > Existing fresh produce packaging solutions grappled with the problem of water condensation inside the bag. > During transpiration, humidity gets released and condenses inside the bag causing fungal and bacterial infections on the produce. > Flexfresh’ – maintaining humidity at 98%, keeps the product dry without allowing condensation of the humidity.

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“During the initial phase of trials, the technical team came up with the nuances of tropical produce and felt that the traditional polymers being used for shelf life extension of fresh produce may not work. Their sound logic was that most polymers available were either good barriers to oxygen or water and it is critical to have a unique polymer which could offer the precise requirements of both oxygen and water barriers. In fact, all existing fresh produce packaging solutions in the world grappled with the problem of water condensation inside the bag - a fact that was established during our market study. Also for products that perspired heavily, it was found that the MAP did not work due to higher CO2 inside the bag changing the organoleptic of the produce,” added Mr. Ashok Chaturvedi.

This is critical for fresh produce packaging because the oxygen needs to be maintained to keep the product in aerobic conditions. During transpiration, humidity gets released and condenses inside the bag causing fungal and bacterial infections on the produce.

“Thus was conceived Flexfresh’ with the holy grail of oxygen and water barrier for packaging fresh produce.

Flexfresh’ while maintaining the humidity inside the bag at 98%, keeps the product absolutely dry

without allowing condensation of the humidity. This results in very low weight loss of the produce as it continues to breathe in hydrated oxygen available inside the bag. In several experiments on various products, it was observed that the ratio of oxygen and carbon dioxide has always been maintained at equilibrium. The film provides good release characteristics of CO2 emitted by the produce. This ensured that the produce in a few cases could be protected naturally from diseases such as Botrytis, Gray Mold etc. using high CO2 content. The icing on the cake is that while offering all the benefits, Flexfresh’ Film is biodegradable by composting.

Thus Flexfresh’ complies with all international regulations for overall migration (EC 1935/2004), reach compliance (EC 1907/2006) and qualifies for biodegradation under DIN EN 13432 (2000-12),” said Ashok Chaturvedi.

“Noida Packaging plant of Uflex has installed and commissioned two respiration meters at its Fresh Produce Research and Innovation Laboratory. A team of food technologists and packaging professionals are in the process of developing Flexfresh’ across packaging formats. Flexfresh’ is currently available as Liner Bags in 5kg and 10Kg standard international

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sizes, Flow Wraps, FFS Film and Lidding film,” added Siva Shankaran, Vice President - Flexfresh’. Uflex is currently working on a retail pack film to offer it for FFS for both cut and whole products.

A leading Dutch Bell Pepper exporter has commenced shipping its produce to USA by sea containers which was not possible earlier and used to be sent out by air, incurring huge costs. The exporter is happy with the arrival quality and intends to export over 100 containers from Holland to USA this year after conducting successful trials by sea container earlier last year.

An Indian pomegranate grower has been supplying its produce to Europe. The moisture inside the pomegranate crown led to fungal growth and this was restricting them to expand their exports from India. Extensive trials were conducted during 2015 and in the current season, over 100 containers of pomegranate have already been exported to Europe to leading super markets with excellent quality upon arrival.

Uflex is working with several leading super markets around the world for establishing the benefits of Flexfresh’ in potatoes, brussel sprouts, papaya, grapes, berries,

pomegranates, flowers, beans, broccoli, cauliflower, mango, okra, mushroom, cut vegetables and several other products.

Uflex and its partner along with a leading Institute of Packaging will be conducting a series of trials to study the advantages and benefits of using Flexfresh’ for shelf life extension. The reports will help both the organizations to strategically work with big American farmers and exporters to extend the shelf life of their products in the most safest and sustainable way.

Uflex to launch Extrusion Lamination Machine at drupa Flexible packaging giant Uflex to display best in class technology for print and cross media solutions at drupa 2016 Indian flexible packaging giant Uflex is bracing up to showcase its best in class technology and equipment for print and cross-media solutions at drupa 2016 (hall no.

15 at stand no. 15 C 51).

Launching at Dusseldorf will be technologically advanced Extrusion Lamination Machine. The main features of this state-of-the-art lamination machine are: • Unique design of drying hood to achieve optimum temperature; • Separate drive for impression roller; • Motorized three axis movement of carriage for air gap setting; • Chamber type doctor blade for anchor coating; • T Die with internal duckling & lip opening up to 1 mm; • Unique design of lamination drum to maintain even temperature across the width; • Sleeve type coating nip as an optional; • Facility of Coating on very thin Poly film.

Also on display would be the Electronic Line Shaft (ELS) based Rotogravure Printing Machine. Some advantages compared to conventional mechanical transmissions are: better operator access around the press;

reduction in noise level; less mechanical parts to be serviced and faster print register response. The Press is built with Electronic Line Shaft technology having all printing, unwind, rewind, in-feed & out-feed equipped with servo motors and drives. It perfectly integrates new generation electronics and ergonomically designed mechanical components and delivers high speed of 350-400 MPM. ELS models are equipped with flying splice turret unwind, rewind, sleeve type impression roller and trolley facilities and also has an option of doing reverse register coating at the last printing unit.

Uflex will also showcase a range of Embossing Cylinders for leather, paper and vinyl applications; very high and very low depth coating rollers from 0.5 GSM to 50 GSM applications like soap wrapper, overcoat, lacquer coating & ink saving in printing and special purpose customized coatings. Other highlights will be Hybrid Cylinder, an innovation from the Electro Mechanical Line capable of producing high definition image.

Elastomer flexo sleeves and elastomer flexo plates ensuring exact dot reproduction; no chemical constraint; seamless web printing

and reproduction of HD image up to 5080 DPI would be the main attraction.

One of the key exhibits from Uflex at drupa would be the brand protection and anticounterfeiting solutions. On display would be different types of Holograms {analog 2D/3D conventional, Dot matrix (up to 24,000 DPI); non-diffractive Litho (up to 1,20,000 DPI) and E-Beam}; Unigrams; Latentograms; wide web holographic films {soft embossing films, hard embossing films, UV embossing films, high refractive index films, windows/ demetalized and lens films}. Uflex will also showcase the Thermal Holography films and demonstrate its applications in the Print Lamination Area. Visitors will also see holographic pouches, holographic strips, holographic scratch, holographic wads, holographic shrink sleeves; labeling solutions using foils, fresnel lens and holographic effects {printed labels, tamper evident security labels, anti-counterfeit labels, barcode labels, scratch labels, thermal transfer labels, serial number labels, holographic labels}; hot and cold stamping foils and OEKOTEX certified textile value addition products {sequins film, hot melt film, holographic glitter film} etc. on display.

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South India’s largest packaging exhibition PackPlus South concludes grandly in Hyderabad Superpack Packaging Machines, Chamunda Pharma Tech and Clearpack India displayed their machines ranging from automation & supply chain to packaging and converting.

The Show served as a global networking and business platform for all the participants.

Back to Hyderabad after its foray into Bengaluru in the previous year, The South India’s largest packaging exhibition emerged grandly and concluded successfully at HITEX International Exhibition Centre in the sixth edition in the city.

PackPlus South, along with SupplyPlus South, featured 156 exhibitors, over 100 Running Machines and more than 50 Product Launches. The exhibition, held from 2-5 March 2016, witnessed a footfall of 7552 visitors with high interest in packaging, converting, processing and supply chain machineries.

Leading players from the industry Ishida India, Uflex, Banner Engineering India, Best Barcode Systems, Pragati Pack India, Maharshi Udyog, Chronos Richardson India, Orpac Systems, Hilda Automation, Hiwin Technologies (Taiwan), Domino Printech India, Mohindra Mechanical Works, Matrusree Electro Heats, Nilkamal, TAL Manufacturing solution (a Tata Enterprise),

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The visitors could have a look at the latest developments in the industry. There were several product launches like operating elements, clamping levers, clamping knobs, u-handles, hinges, rotary controls, levelling elements, hydraulic system accessories from Elesa and Ganter India, TF-650D automatic Paper Feeding and Pasting machine from Dongguan Tengfeng Machinery (China), Injection Moulding machine, PP Corrugated Box from Alfa Polymers, Tablet Bottle Packing Line from Chamunda Pharma Tech., Paste/ Liquid Filling machine from Annapurna Sales Company and Vaccum Conveyors for Transfer-Pneumatic Operated by Unijet Pneumatics.

“We got a very positive response from the visitors at the Show. Several inquiries were made and we look forward to convert them into deals very soon. The show was very well promoted and managed by the organizers,” said Sofiya Sheikh of Hilda Automation.

The visitors at PackPlus South, though mostly had arrived from the various cities of South India, also attracted people from other parts

of the country. “We have come all the way from Haryana with the objective of exploring latest packaging machines. PackPlus, being a one stop shop of packaging solutions, is the most informative and beneficial event for us. We never miss attending it,” said Manmeet Sethi from Gurukripa Solutions.

“PackPlus South received stupendous response at HITEX, Hyderabad. This puts to rest any apprehensions that the industry may have had post partition of the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh state. It also means that we can look forward to a much bigger exhibition when we return here in 2018. Meantime, we look forward to our bi-annual expedition to Bangalore next year,” said Neetu Arora on behalf of the organizers.

The next edition of PackPlus will be held at Bangalore from 5 to 8 April, 2017.

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First Gallus digital printing theme day: “How digital printing is changing the label business” Gallus invited customers to the first “Digital theme day” in Frankfurt am Main on 18 February. Karl-Gerhard Amerongen, Gallus Head of Digital Sales Europe, welcomed guests from the label printing sector who had come along to examine digital printing more closely and find out about further developments in this area.

In Mark Hanley, a top expert in this field, Gallus had secured a speaker who gave an impressive, in-depth account of the steady upward trend in digital developments in label printing and packaging. He focused on changes due to digitalisation that will occur in all industrialised countries in the future,

and the resulting transformation of the label markets.

In a case study, Thilo Heizenröther and Christoph Muhr from StieberDruck GmbH of Lauda-Königshofen explained how new areas of business can be opened up using existing digital printing know-how. This was followed by Axel Hartmann from UPM Raflatac, who explained the challenges that substrate manufacturers need to overcome with regard to the various digital printing processes and described the offerings available to customers.

Within this event Gallus supports its

orientation “Success and security for the labelprinter”, accompanying its customers continuously in their business activities and gives them support, even with the help of independent external specialists.

nyloflex FTF Digital flexo plate wins in the pre-press – graphics category Flint Group Flexographic Products have won the 2016 FTA Technical Innovation Award for its nyloflex FTF Digital plate – offering printers and tradeshops an easy way to achieve flat top dots on flexo printing plates.

The first commercially available plate of its kind, the nyloflex FTF Digital plate offers flat top dots and a micro-textured surface without the need for additional processing steps or digital surface screening. This unique combination of features provides enhanced simplicity for packaging printers and increases efficiency in the pre-press and plate making process.

According to P.J. Fronczkiewicz, Product Manager Flint Group Flexographic Products, “By far, the biggest advantage of the nyloflex

FTF plate for flexible packaging printers is its inherent, micro-textured surface that provides the perfect conduit for accepting and then transferring ink onto smooth substrates.”

Fronczkiewicz continues, “This allows printers to achieve substantial increases in solid ink density and nearly flawless, mottlefree ink laydown.” Printers will also enjoy the elimination of printed trail edge void issues with the new technology employed in the nyloflex FTF Digital plate.

This novel technology also allows plate makers to process the nyloflex FTF Digital plate just like they would any other standard digital plate without the need for additional equipment or consumable items or further investment in high resolution

imaging upgrades and software. Due to the specialized surface texture, which is suitable for any resolution, time savings can be achieved by imaging at a lower resolution. With ‘The Easy Way’, it is no longer necessary for tradeshops to bear the painstaking and costly process of matching and equalizing the subtle differences in surface screening between plates produced at multiple locations using different flat top dot systems – significantly reducing the complexity of the pre-press and platemaking process.

The nyloflex FTF plate technology was first introduced at the 2015 FTA Forum / INFO*FLEX and has received excellent reviews and acceptance in the flexible packaging printing market since its commercial release in July. The plates are available in .045” and .067” thicknesses.

Interested printers and tradeshops can apply for a free trial sample kit by visiting Flint Group’s website.

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W&H to present new generation flexo and gravure presses at drupa 2016 Windmöller & Hölscher Group will present its comprehensive product portfolio on more than 1,000 m2 at drupa2016 (Hall 15, Booth A41). A new generation of flexo and gravure printing presses will be premiered at the event. “As is customary for W&H,

we will unveil our newest technologies at drupa where visitors from all over the world can have a close-up view,” says Dr. Jürgen Vutz, Chairman of W&H. Live machine demonstrations will run several times daily.

At this year’s tradeshows, W&H will focus on the concept of Packaging 4.0, the company’s vision of Industry 4.0 applied to the production of packaging. “We will show how intelligent machines, integrated processes and intuitive handling are already increasing efficiency during production and bringing customers substantial added value,” adds Vutz.

In addition to the booth at drupa, W&H will simultaneously host an in-house Expo with further machine demonstrations in its new 3000 m2 technology center in Lengerich.

Expo during Drupa 2016 will be on June 2, 3, 7 & 8 in Lengerich. There will be a facility of shuttle bus between Düsseldorf and Lengerich.

Bradman Lake launches a new variant of the HSS Former Late last year, Bradman Lake launched a variant of the highly successful, three axes servo, HSS Double Head, glue and lock style carton / tray former in a single head version which is smaller in footprint and more cost effective for lower speed applications.

This new variant had been considered previously but was precipitated when one of their customers, a very large multinational chocolate and food company, placed an order for a complete integrated packaging machinery system which had to be located into a confined floor space. Both the space available for such a machine combined with the requirement for low carton forming speeds dictated a creative solution which needed to remain well proven.

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this new forming machine within a clearly assigned number of months, so the response was to develop a “slimmed down” single head version of the larger HSS former but retain and enhance the technical features that have been so readily accepted by the industry. The resultant machine incorporates the following high level of specification features: • A low level, large capacity, powered and fully adjustable carton blank magazine which is fully shaft adjusted to suit different carton sizes.

• Servo motor powered vacuum carton feed bar which extracts carton blanks from the front of the carton magazine and positions them onto the flat deck shuttle mechanism.

• Servo motor driven carton shuttle mechanism which, again, is fully adjustable from a common centerline which provides a greater carton blank size range.

• Precise positioning of glue and consistent location above the carton plunger cavity. Hot melt or lock corner cartons / trays handled on the same machine.

• Faster Plunger speed descent and ascent using electronic cam profiles – allows speeds up to 60 cartons or trays per minute.

• The new HSS Single Head machine can glue or lock form cartons or trays with taller height side walls than was previously possible.

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Even coarse boards such as microfluted and B & C fluted corrugated boards can be successfully formed up.

The entire electronic component platform of this machine incorporates Rockwell / Allen Bradley devices.

Turnover end tooling can be fitted to produce single and double side wall cartons and trays commonly known as frame view styles.

The new machines quickly made their debut and won accolades from the customer for advanced design function and practical application of compact design techniques.

The HSS Single Head former has now joined the ever expanding range of Bradman Lake packaging machines which offer tangible benefits to an increasingly demanding set of industries and customers.

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UN-II and UN-III certification marks for Bag-in-Box container In cooperation with Mobil Den Hartog, authorized dealer in the Netherlands for Mobil lubricants, SOLIDUS SOLUTIONS, producer of solid board and solid board packaging, developed the revolutionary 20 liter Bag-in-Box-solution. The container recently passed some major UN-tests and has been approved for UN-II and UN-III class liquids. Bag-in-Box may now be used to contain goods with medium danger (UN-II) and goods with low danger (UN-III).

The whole test procedure included tests on pressure buildup, dropping, piling and leak tightness. The tests show that the Bag-in-Box containing for example motor oil can be used at temperatures of 55°C (131°F). It is also safe to create piles with this container that are 3 meter (9 ft.) high. Bag-in-Box can be used for land and sea transport of UN-II and UN-III liquids.

In 2014, together with Mobil Den Hartog and Kwikfit, SOLIDUS SOLUTIONS (formerly Smurfit Kappa Solid Board Packaging) developed the innovative Bag-in-Box system for the storage and use of motor oil in car

service stations. Garage managers may use this system for a more efficient stock management of their oil products and improve their environmental performance.

The Bag-in-Box system consists of a plastic bag (20 liters) with faucet that is protected by a recyclable FSC solid board container.

SOLIDUS SOLUTIONS developed the exceptional construction of the box which ensures that less than 0.5% oil is left in the bag. After the oil has been used, the solid board and the plastic bag can be handed in for separate collection of waste.

In the Netherlands almost 300 car service stations already use the Bag-in-Box system successfully.

2015 (for sustainable products).

SOLIDUS offers a wide range of recyclable packaging solutions and specialises in the production of solid board, solid board packaging and graphic board in various compositions. The company supplies a range of sectors including the food packaging industry and industrial markets.

In April 2015 the Solid Board operations of Smurfit Kappa in the Netherlands, Belgium and the UK were acquired by pan-European mid-market investor Aurelius and rebranded as SOLIDUS SOLUTIONS.

The Bag-in-Box system creates less waste and saves on waste collection costs. An example of the successful introduction of the Bag-in-Box system is the ‘Highly Recommended’ status that Mobil Den Hartog acquired during ExxonMobil’s Distributor Excellence Category Award 2015.

The container also won the Smurfit Kappa Innovation Award 2014 and was nominated for the Dave Bebelaar Duurzaamheid Award

Lüscher Technologies at drupa 2016 After the takeover of 100% of the Lüscher shares by Heliograph Holding last summer, Lüscher Technologies AG has redefined its corporate design by bringing it in line with the Corporate Identity of the Heliograph Group. Besides adapting the colours of the holding company for the company logo, the new company appearance also includes a redesign of all product brochures and a new web appearance. The new corporate design will be launched on May 1, 2016.

processing of larger screen frames. With this universal system, almost any printing forms such as rotary screens, letterpress, flexo and offset printing plates, flat screens

and aluminium and copper plates can be exposed. Lüscher has announced that it will also come up with a surprising novelty for flexo applications.

At drupa 2016 (hall 16, booth no. C07), Lüscher Technologies will show a new model of its XPose! product line: XPose! FlexLine 330L for 42x60 inch formats. The imagesetter combines dual optic with 5080/2540 dpi with a patented inside drum system. It will also present new line of popular MultiDX! 220 all-in-one CtP system. The new 320 line is equipped with a dynamic autofocus, which automatically adjusts any unevenness of the plate material of up to 0.5 mm during the exposure. Furthermore, MultiDX! 320 can be equipped with up to 128 laser diodes to allow

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Cylinder manufacturer, Afflatus Gravures invests in CFM from Daetwyler With four production sites in the country, Afflatus Gravures, one of India’s leading gravure cylinder manufacturers, wants to be close to its customers. To respond to their wishes even more precisely and flexibly, the company decided to invest in three additional CFM rotary and polishing machines.

Afflatus Gravures streamlines its working processes and responds more flexibly to growing customer demands with the recent investment. After its great previous experience with the Daetwyler Graphics CFM, the Indian gravure cylinder manufacturer’s repeat choice was logical and fast. The company is impressed by CFM’s highly

precise turning and polishing results.

One push of a button creates superior copper cylinders that fulfill the highest engraving requirements. The CFM polishing stone and polishing belt modules guarantee that Afflatus easily reaches the quality of the copper surfaces desired by customers.

In this manner, customers achieve the optimal printing conditions – coordinated to the respective materials. Another crucial advantage is that measurement, turning and polishing units are individually programmable. This facilitates fully automated workflows that require no operator intervention.

All in all, constant and convincing results, optimal reliability and maximum flexibility have convinced Afflatus Gravures to again invest in the Daetwyler Graphics CFM.

Lake Image Systems, Ross Manufacturing and HERMA jointly bring new Integrated Labelling Machine Lake Image Systems, in partnership with Ross Manufacturing and HERMA, has developed an integrated labelling machine which combines a flexible label transport system, a high speed label applicator and an automated in-line inspection system. The labelling machine has been successfully installed and commissioned at a major security printer to automate the production and inspection of secure labels.

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This process is unreliable and can hugely increase production costs and extend delivery times.

The new, integrated labelling machine is the culmination of technology and expertise from these three players.

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tension to prevent web breaks when travelling in either direction. Together with Ross’s overall system management software, the equipment can operate at speeds up to 250 meters per minute.

HERMA integrated its label applicator system to add a scratch-off label to conceal variable codes pre-printed on the security label. HERMA also leads the project on behalf of the end client.

Lake Image Systems has integrated its high resolution cameras and high intensity lighting onto the labeller and deployed its Discovery Multiscan software to read and inspect every label. If Multiscan detects a label is out of sequence or has a misplaced scratch-off, then the type of error and its precise location within the roll is logged. At the end of the label run, Multiscan’s “Make-up” routine rewinds the roll in the reverse direction and presents each faulty label in turn to the operator. The operator can either flag it as good or replaces the faulty label before the label is automatically re-inspected.

This ensures all labels in the roll are always 100% correct.

“We believe the combination of in-line label application, inspection and label correction on a single device

is a first in the industry,” said Ross Baker, Owner of Ross Manufacturing. “The three way partnership brought together the best brains and technology in the industry to create a truly unique labelling machine that has already delivered significant productivity gains for the end client.”

“With the security labels market growing rapidly, we were delighted to be a part of this exciting new innovation,” added Martin Keats, Managing Director at Lake Image Systems. “Our combined in-line inspection and “Make-up” process now guarantees that every label roll is 100% correct before leaving the equipment, reducing production costs and waste but also mitigating the potential risks associated with faulty labels for both the security printer and the end client.”

Lake Image Systems will be present with its range of solutions at drupa (stand B42, hall 11).

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KCI’s touchpoint 3D fab + print new to drupa 2016 Open daily during drupa’s business hours, KCI’s 3D fab + print touchpoint will be available in Hall 7a at stand C41. It will form a meeting ground where thought leaders, industry professionals, exhibitors, and visitors working in both the 2D printing/packaging production, and 3D printing industries can come together to discuss thought-provoking ideas, share technologies, and knowledge.

The ultimate objective of the touchpoint is to encourage new technological integrations, even leading to new brand and production collaborations and partnerships between these three important industries. In this way, the 2D printing and packaging production industries will be able to come along and examine not only their present potential, which may not as yet have been fully realized, but also be able to look at what 3D printing has to offer their businesses both now and for the future.

“Just come along to one of our networking events and have some fun! Have a drink with us and make some new friends and business partners. You might also just be the lucky person who wins one of the Cubicon Style 3D printers that will be given away, or gets a

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The touchpoint will encompass a daily schedule of interactive presentation sessions.

Each presentation will consist of a short lecture of 10-15 minutes and will be followed by a lively question and answer session with the audience. Some of the leading companies that have already signed up to present are: SDD/AMR Europe, Gartner, Doob, Smithers, Massivit. They will address such themes as: • What 3D technologies are relevant to the 2D printing and packaging production industries?

• What added business potential is there for 2D printing services to integrate 3D printing into their available services?

What opportunities does 3D printing represent as a new business model?

In addition overviews will be given of: • 3D printing and 3D printing service bureaus, • Technology trends with case studies (including those for traditional 2D printer manufacturers) , • New business opportunities.

Presentations will also be given on 3D market forecasts and how these relate to 2D printing manufacturers in terms of: • Market drivers and inhibitors; both consumer and enterprises, and • Market trends Besides this lecture program, there will also be technology displays and workshop areas where visitors will be able to see the latest 3D products like the Getto Blaster (SDD3DP1204) and software (e.g. SDD STP Step (file) To Print) on display and be able to engage in conversation with industrial experts and gain advice to new industry solutions.

Japanese MPS customer Takara Pac wins 2015 World Label Award MPS customer Takara Pac was recently named award winner in the Flexo Color Process category of the 2015 L9 World Label Awards competition for their label ‘Cherry Body Soap’. The winning label of the Japanese company was printed on an MPS full servo 8-colour flexo press.

Designed with a cartoon fairy-tale effect, the ‘Cherry Body Soap’ label is especially appealing to children with its half die-cut stickers (squirrel, butterfly and cherries) which can be peeled off the label and reapplied elsewhere. With a challenging

die-cut shape, the label has a narrow band that extends to the top of the product. Printed on PET 35 through delam relam, the label received an application of glue adhesive on the first station, silicon varnish on the second, and the material was glued together with a white 50 substrate on the third station. It was then printed with four CMYK colours and finished with cold foil gold and UV adhesive on the last print station.

Winners of the 2015 L9 World Label Awards competition were selected from entries in 22 classes including flexography, letterpress, offset litho, combination printing and digital printing technologies. L9 is an alliance of global label associations for the purposes of formulating policies and gathering strategic information in connection with global matters affecting the worldwide label industry. The label competition took place over 2015 and the winners were recently unveiled in 2016.

Since its inception 24 years ago, the World Label Awards has grown into a truly

worldwide international competition. The associations taking part in 2015 included FINAT (Europe), TLMI (USA), JFLP (Japan), LATMA (Australia), SALMA (New Zealand), PEIAC (China), and AMETIQ (Mexico).

Previously in 2012, Takara Pac received the prestigious ‘Supporter’s Association of Chairman’s Award’ at the 22nd Seal and Label Contest on behalf of The Japan Federation of Label Printing Industries (JFLP).

The winning label entitled “Tuki No Shizuku” (Japanese for “moon dew”) was also printed on the same MPS flexo press.

Takara purchased their MPS full servo 8-colour flexo press in 2011 to increase production capacity and to upgrade quality standards supplied to their Japanese customers. The press has a high degree of automation due to built-in MPS innovative technology including Automated Print Control (APC) to set print pressures automatically, automatic register control, and the iControl press control system.

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Mark Andy Open House showcases digital printing & finishing workflow solutions Attendees appreciated the open and intimate sessions, with operations, technology, and workflow questions asked and answered.

Recently the global headquarters of Mark Andy was the setting for an energetic audience representing more than 30 converter companies that came to get a firsthand look at Mark Andy’s digital printing and finishing workflow solutions. While the unique Digital Series hybrid production system running in a simulated production operation was the centerpiece of the Open House, several very informative presentations supplemented the day’s learning experience.

Presentations by Ryan Reding, GM of WS Packaging’s Dallas plant, an early beta site for the Digital Series technology, and Mark Hanley, president of industry consultancy firm I.T. Strategies, laid the foundation for the facility tours and live equipment demonstrations. Additional tour highlights included a live demo of the Rotoflex Vericut3 offline digital and conventional web finishing solution and a tour of Mark Andy’s Lean Manufacturing operations, Mark Andy University, and the Mark Andy flexo and digital show rooms.

Mark Andy CEO Kevin Wilken comments, “We went all in about three years ago, hiring the best and the brightest to focus on R&D, combining flexo and digital printing, with inline converting and decorating. We launched the Digital Series because we are extremely confident in it and we are very proud to share this with you today.”

Mark Hanley provided a wealth of information

on digital technology’s current and future potential in the label and packaging markets.

“The Hybrid modular inkjet systems, such as the Digital Series, are predicted to experience annual growth rates of 20% through 2020. Inkjet is at least capable as electrophotography in print quality, but is greatly under-represented in the market.

Mark Andy is a protagonist of inkjet and carries a lot of credibility in the market,” he stated Ryan Reding assessed the Dallas plant’s experience as a beta site for the Digital Series hybrid production system. The site has gone through all the system’s transitions with Mark Andy and has been running the latest iteration of the Digital Series in a production mode since early January. “We run about 35,000 to 40,000 feet per 8-hour shift, with 50 changeovers a day, at consistent speeds of 220-240 fpm, depending on the job. We have found it to be a really solid and stable piece of equipment.” Reding called the overall beta experience a “true partnership.”

The Mark Andy Label Factory was the centerpiece of the Open House, with the Digital Series press running continuously throughout the event, simulating the various run sizes and printing/converting combinations facing converters today. The Digital Series hybrid production system incorporates a modular design that allows for highly customizable configurations of

printing and converting operations. The system in operation included corona treating and web cleaning, three flexo stations (one before and two after the UV inkjet module), a rail-mounted cold foil unit, and Mark Andy’s QCDC (Quick Change Die Cut) module.

During the course of 3 hours in operation, the Mark Andy Label Factory ran 12 different labels with 18 different versions/SKUs, at production speeds of over 200 fpm, resulting in 300,000 sellable labels. Job specifications included UV inkjet (CMYK and CMYK+W), alternating die sizes, flexo printing with spot and fluorescent colours, and cold foil decoration on a variety of substrates including semi-gloss, clear on clear, and white BOPP. Along with a live video stream throughout the entire event, attendees got an up-close look at the machine in operation during the facility tour. To conclude the event, a Mark Andy Label Factory Financial Plan was reviewed with attendees demonstrating a significant shift in the breakeven point between traditional flexo and a production hybrid solution.

“I was very impressed with the event overall,” offered Dave Wagner, operations manager for PM Company in Fairfield, Ohio. “The highlight for me was the converter testimonial that provided a real-life assessment of the Digital Series hybrid system in operation.

I was also impressed with the Mark Andy facility and its manufacturing flow, along with the company’s obvious commitment to customer service. I got a great education during my visit.”

“What an exciting way to kick off Mark Andy’s 70th year,” observed Wilken. “The response received from the Open House was more than we could have hoped for. Attendees appreciated the open and intimate sessions, with operations, technology, and workflow questions asked and answered. The day’s focus was on Mark Andy’s digital printing and finishing workflow offering and we feel the live demonstrations reiterated Mark Andy’s commitment to offering Business Responsive Technologies to help converters reach their full potential.”

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Cosmo Films to launch “Luxotique” range at drupa 2016 Cosmo Films, manufacturer of speciality BOPP films will be launching its new range of premium lamination films under the “Luxotique” brand, at the upcoming drupa 2016 show at Dusseldorf, Germany (stand no. 03/A31).

Company’s yet to be launched Luxotique range comprises of the new improvised velvet, scuff free matte & digital lamination films. The portfolio has been designed keeping the needs of luxury packaging and high end graphic lamination industries in mind.

Luxotique Velvet: The flagship product of the Luxotique range is engineered to lend a rich velvet finish to the printed surface.

Engineered on a special matte base film, this film is ideal for giving a premium finish to premium/luxury liquor, perfume, watches and jewellery packs/boxes. The film can also be used for laminating coffee table books, high end magazines, brochures, manuals etc.

Luxotique Scuff Free matte: Unlike a traditional matte film, this film provides excellent resistance to scuff marks which could develop during production, transportation and handling of the pack.

The matte surface of the film is also ideal for post laminating procedures such as UV spot coating, hot foil stamping, embossing etc.

Apart from the luxury packaging applications mentioned earlier, this film is best suited for

laminating packing boxes of electronic goods like mobile phones, tablets, power banks etc.

Luxotique Digital: Regular thermal lamination films do not give adequate bonding with digital printed surfaces containing high levels of fuser oil. Luxotique digital film has been specially engineered to provide excellent bonding to digital printed surfaces, along with providing excellent optics and protection. This film is available in both gloss and matte varieties.

Cosmo would also be showcasing its standard and special applications lamination films at the expo.

Insulation Films: This specially engineered metalized film is used in building construction to provide thermal insulation.

This is made possible by laminating this film with EPS (Expanded Polystrene). This metalized film helps EPS to withstand the abuse of thermal cycling therefore assuring long term performance. Laminated EPS further enhances weather ability and helps mitigate trapping of moisture within wall and roof assemblies. Laminated EPS sheets are light in weight, cost effective & save energy during heating & cooling.

excellent flatness. These film rolls come mapped to each other for two-sided lamination and provide excellent clarity and durability to the cards.

Sushil Dhar, Global Head-Lamination Films Exports, Cosmo Films said, “drupa is an excellent market place bringing everyone engaged in print & graphic industry together once in four years. Being a critical member of the post press industry; we look forward to this event to showcase our impressive range of products to the whole printing and lamination fraternity. This year is even more exciting since we are launching our “Luxotique” range of premium lamination films at the exhibition.”

Mapped & Matched Films: These are premium polyester films used for lamination of loyalty/gift cards, ID cards, postcards and applications requiring

Flint Group sponsors Print UV Flint Group Packaging & Narrow Web was Platinum Sponsors of the recently held Print UV 2016. They shared the latest innovations in UV technology for packaging and commercial applications at the forum for top industry printers and suppliers.

From continued evolution in traditional UV (UltraCURA) to new innovations in LED (XCURA) and EB (ECURA), Flint Group provides an expansive portfolio to meet market demands. Unwavering monitor of global trends in UV printing – alternative cure technologies, food safety regulation, special effect inks and coatings – combined with unrelenting development with Innovation Pipeline allows Flint Group to be solutions ready for their customers.

Flint Group provides printers with inks and coatings, pressroom chemicals, offset blankets and sleeves, and flexographic printing plates. With a long history working

with energy curable technologies, Flint’s experts answered questions involving different areas of UV printing for sheetfed commercial and packaging printing, narrow web tag, label and package printing.

At Print UV, visitors got the opportunity to: • Attend conference sessions to learn more about UV printing • Engage one-on-one with leading suppliers and printers in the UV industry • Uncover new ideas and growth opportunities • Hear case studies from successful UV print initiatives around the world

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OMET presents the new sleeves for Varyflex V2 Offset 850 and further improves time required in job changeover.

With its latest creation, the new Varyflex V2 Offset 850 to be officially presented at drupa 2016, OMET firmly imposes its presence in the packaging machinery market. The new sleeves are developed by OMET in collaboration with Rossini.

The new Varyflex V2 offset 850 represents company’s breakthrough technology for packaging printing. The design of the new Varyflex V2 Offset 850 overcomes difficulties due to the large size and weight of sleeves

Global sleeves producer, Rossini Spa, with over eighty years of experience partnered with Omet and the resulting solution has reduced weight of the sleeve and ever improved print quality. The companies with their expertise in respective fields have developed lighter sleeves to be easier to handle during job changeover. The new materials used for composition ensure better print quality. The HONYALU solution developed by Rossini is an absolute novelty in the field. Realized with honeycomb material between base and aluminium tubing, it allows the sleeve to be lighter.

Due to its open cell structure it’s able to absorb vibrations and reduce bounce during printing. The hybrid solution, with blanket

sleeve in fibreglass and plate sleeves in HOLYALU, reduces line costs by exploiting the best properties of both materials during the printing process.

The high print quality of the new Varyflex V2 Offset 850 will be shown together with the improved job changeover speed of the new sleeves at OMET’s drupa stand (booth D90, hall 3).

Dow wins UPM Raflatac Label Life Awards 2016 The winner of the UPM Raflatac Label Life Awards 2016 is Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics, a business of The Dow Chemical Company. The UPM Raflatac Label Life Awards recognize strong performance in responsible sourcing from the company’s suppliers. The awards are dedicated to suppliers who develop sustainable business practices which are safe and friendly for the environment and beneficial to society.

Dow was one of four Label Life Awards finalists that were faced with a round of

rigorous questioning from jury members during the event hosted at UPM Raflatac’s Wroclaw factory in Poland. The other finalists were DRT, Henkel and Mondi. As was the case last year, the competition entries were of a high standard and evenly balanced.

Dow presented The Dow Chemical Sustainability Footprint Tool that helps company employees and other players in the industry bring sustainability into the innovation process. The tool helps evaluate new projects through different facets of sustainability: social, economic, organizational, greenhouse gas emissions, water and resource efficiency. It also facilitates sustainability education in the company.

“Congratulations to Dow. We consider The Label Life Awards an important opportunity to recognize our suppliers’ performance in responsible sourcing and share best practices. Our finalists’ projects are inspiring and something we can all learn from. Going forward, we will deepen our partnerships with the finalists to design products that are fit for the future,” commented Sami Poukka, Vice President, Sourcing, UPM Raflatac.

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valuable. The Label Life Awards format is extremely well-structured and encourages discussion and collaboration across the whole label value chain - suppliers, converters and end-users. It’s really important to work on sustainability together,” appraised Patrick van Leeuwen, Corporate Account Executive, Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics.

“Business has an important role and responsibility for developing sustainable business practices and reducing the usage of natural resources. Looking at the Label Life Awards finalists, I am glad to see that every year we have more bold and meaningful commitments to sustainability.

We have only one planet, and we must work together to preserve it for next generations,” summarized Piotr Nieznanski, Conservation Director, WWF Poland.

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POLAR to highlight two new products at drupa In Hall 1, POLAR and its sales partner Heidelberg will once again be presenting a wide range of solutions for handling diverse market demands. The highlights are the presentation of two new products: Cutting machine POLAR D 115 and POLAR Digicut PRO.

importance to first-class cutting precision hand in hand with maximum productivity will be especially interested in LabelSystem DC-11 plus. An enhanced version of the wellestablished P-Net Compucut for generating cutting programs off the machine will be presented.

On the stand covering 350 square meters POLAR will show a wide selection of solutions for commercial printers, finishing businesses and digital printers, from solo cutting machines and CuttingSystem 200 through to the automated CuttingSystem PACE. Label printers who attach great

POLAR D 115 is an upward extension of POLAR’s portfolio of hydraulic cutting machines. Besides the hydraulic knife drive system, this cutting machine is characterized by its sound construction with optimized cast frame and sheet metal casing. A distortion-free machine table with corrosionfree surface and air nozzles ensures easy material handling. Cutting machine D 115 is a machine developed from scratch for digital printers and commercial printers with occasional cutting jobs.

After the successful market launch of Digicut ECO last year, the laser cutter family now has another new member in the shape of Digicut

PRO. While Digicut ECO was designed for small runs, Digicut PRO is meant for industrial production. On Digicut PRO, the material is automatically transported over a flat pile feeder and into a cutting cabin where it is lasered on-the-fly. This makes Digicut PRO the right machine for handling large runs, especially in printing houses and finishing businesses. With its Digicut family POLAR is offering interesting and creative finishing solutions. A laser allows the most intricate contours to be cut in diverse materials.

CRON increases stand space at drupa CRON has taken on more stand space at drupa to accommodate several new products as it continues to expand its product portfolio from its original CTP-centric foundations. It plans to reveal an array of new products, including plates, CTP and controls with a 75% space increase to 520 square metres at the show.

production, a focus on CTP automation from plate loading to quality controlled processing and the creation of colour management links to the actual press run. At drupa, CRON will advance these concepts further with a series of new products which will have positive impact for all offset printers from two-page to VLF.

Once its CTP products were established, the company diversified to take on the broader issue of retaining offset competitiveness against the growth of digital print. The response was the opening of a hightech plant for lower-cost, precision plate

“CRON has set itself the ambitious target of being the ‘guardian angel’ of offset. This will continue to excel in volume print but also has much more potential in short runs,” says Mike Xiang, Founder and CEO. “We are working towards the ultimate and perfect

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Integrated prepress peripherals – workflow software, autoloaders, bridges, processors, punch systems, delivery conveyors and colour measurement ancillaries.

solution: eco-friendly, high quality, economic returns, simplicity of operation and faster turnarounds.

The CRON stand, located in a prominent position at the front of Hall 5, will run live demonstrations incorporating the benefits of each element of its integrated approach to offset competitiveness.

Today, CRON has three major strands to its business: • Advanced CTP solutions for both UV,

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JORG to present tailor-made solutions for digital printing, packaging and labels

At drupa 2016, JORG Graphische Produkte GmbH (Hall 5, Stand A36) will be presenting tailor-made solutions for digital sheet-fed and web-fed printing, digital cutting tables for the advertising and packaging industry, webfed label finishing systems and UV coating systems.

The JORG Digital.Cutter has been added to the company’s range of products to answer the growing demands for small and medium print runs in the advertising and packaging technology sector. This is a digital high-end industrial cutting table for cutting cardboard, corrugated paper, twin-wall sheets,

composites, acrylic sheets, rubber sheets, foam materials, foils or leather. The practical application of the JORG Digital.Cutter in the format 2.50 x 1.70 m with automatic sheet feeder, conveyor and MutliTool head, which holds three precision tools at the same time, will be demonstrated on JORG’s stand at the exhibition.

It will be presenting its extensive range of digital HP Indigo and Xeikon web-fed printing presses – true to the motto “Open Showroom @ drupa” – and will be opening its showroom in Dortmund for the entire duration of the drupa exhibition. Interested

visitors can arrange to see the HP and Xeikon digital presses in action in a production-like environment and form an impression of the high quality of JORG reconditioned presses.

In the area of finishing for HP digital printing, JORG Label.Finishing Pro.Cut2 system and JORG UV.Coater 520 V2 can be seen in operation. The JORG Label.Finishing Pro. Cut2 system is a flatbed web-fed finishing system with dual blades for creating highquality labels for medium-size print runs. The JORG UV.Coater 520 V2 is a professional UV coating system for finishing print products in offset and digital printing.

Martinenghi will promote Michelangelo Digital Printing Machine Martinenghi will promote their new Michelangelo Digital Printing machine at drupa 2016 (stand no. 3B70-8, hall 3).

Michelangelo KX48P is the Digital Printing Machine for the packaging industry and opens new avenues in the decoration of cylindrical hollow bodies, such as collapsible tubes in aluminium and plastic, plastic cartridges for silicon, aerosol cans for deodorant and cosmetic in general, aluminium bottles for beer and soft drinks, ensuring high standards of productivity, reliability and quality.

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Thanks to its new process, all production batches can be handled as printing queue, making it possible to carry out a decoration change over with no line downtime, personalizing the decoration of each single tube. Quality is ensured by a built-in camera detection system thus opening new doors for end customers in their range of marketing opportunities.

The printing system integrates a contactless solution. The substrate and printing heads are never in contact eliminating mechanical stresses on the mandrels. The conveying

system is composed of eight linear motors coupled to a laser measuring system. The patented device ensures high accuracy in conveying the parts under the printing deck.

The company has developed appropriate raw materials that ensure sharper, shinier graphic results. Whole process is managed by specific graphic software which continuously monitors the quality of the output. Now, plastic tube manufacturers can decorate their products using the optimum digital process.

Martinenghi is developing a complete training program that starts before the installation and includes both theoretical sessions and practical hours on a machine in a production environment. It delivers on-site support worldwide through remote assistance, network devices and support staff.

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Xaar expands product range for UV applications The printhead is ideal for printing UV spot varnish for labels, packaging and graphics, as well as adding textured effects to wood laminate. with a smaller drop size; this can be particularly useful in creating fine detailed effects. For those wishing to print solid white base coats underneath fine halftone images or text, such as companies printing labels or packaging, the Xaar 1002 GS40 can be used in combination with the Xaar 1002 GS6 printhead.

Xaar has announced the launch of the Xaar 1002 GS40 for UV applications. Already proven in the ceramics tile decoration industry, the launch of this printhead into the UV market makes possible a range of high build varnish and textured effects for labels, packaging, graphics and wood laminate.

This latest addition to the market-leading Xaar 1002 family of printheads jets drop volumes from 40 – 160pL and has greyscale capability (5 levels). It is perfect for printing UV spot varnish and for applications requiring a high laydown at higher print speeds. And, depending on the drop size, the printhead can lay down extra opaque whites with a larger drop size or a finer base of whites

The large drop capability of the Xaar 1002 GS40 also means it is ideal for printing high build spot varnish or tactile, textured effects, such as wood grain, which improve the visual appearance of edge banding or other wood laminate products manufactured by the décor industry. In addition, the throughput of this printhead surpasses that of any other on the market; this is due to greyscale capability combined with high drop size which deliver a very high volume of ink laydown per nozzle.

As with all of the Xaar 1002 family of printheads, this new variant includes TF Technology® which ensures a continuous ink flow at a very high rate directly past the back of the nozzle during drop ejection; this provides unrivalled reliability, troublefree printing and maximum printing and production uptime. The architecture of the Xaar 1002 GS40 combined with TF Technology allows the printhead to perform exceptionally well with a wide range of ink types and viscosities and in varying ambient temperatures. This is particularly important when printing heavily pigmented and higher viscosity inks, such as opaque whites and varnishes.

“We are delighted to be extending our UV printhead range to include the Xaar 1002 GS40 which enables our customers to create a wide range of effects that were typically the preserve of other techniques such as embossing. This capability is becoming more prevalent in labels and packaging for luxury products within the food and beverage sectors including high end spirits and wine labeling,” says Alan Mutch, Product Manager at Xaar.

Harlequin RIP upgrades for commercial, digital, high-speed inkjet applications Xitron announced plans to release version 11 of its popular Navigator RIP software ahead of its debut at Drupa in May. Over 30,000 copies of Navigator have been put into production by Xitron dealers and OEMs since its inception.

“Navigator is the lynchpin of our prepress independence movement,” said Karen Crews, President of Xitron. “Navigator RIPs drive Computer-to-Plate devices from almost all major manufacturers, including Agfa, Kodak, ECRM, Heidelberg, Fuji, Krause, and Presstek. Most recently, Navigator has become the RIP of choice for driving highspeed inkjet systems from Astro, Neopost, Colordyne, Trojan, and SuperWeb, along with many other Memjet OEMs.” Navigator 11 provides improvements in speed, memory usage, and screening for flexographic printing as well as functional enhancements such as better handling of poorly formed PDF files, specific use of PDF/ VT hints, and export of die-line separations when used in package printing environments.

For high-speed inkjet applications, Navigator 11 introduces features to improve speed on image-heavy jobs, increasing productivity so that pages are fed more quickly to the press.

Exhibiting at Drupa May 31-June 10 in stand 15C54-4, Xitron will be demonstrating Navigator 11 as the core Digital Front End (DFE) in several different implementations, encompassing each of their market segments. From March 2, 2016 onward, any customer purchasing a version 10 Navigator RIP will be entitled to receive Navigator 11 at no charge when shipments begin.

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New euromedia products – shown for the first time at FESPA In Amsterdam, Fujifilm presents the products by its media brand euromedia for the first time.

FabricWall II is an intelligent folding system for textile silicone edge graphics. The textile graphics are easily fixed by applying the silicone edge in the channel bars. With this system the print is always flat and straight. FabricWall II is light weighted and easy to transport in the provided carry bag. Accessories allow creating a full exhibition stand by connecting several FabricWall II systems to build a wall or connect them in a 90° angle.

FabricCounter is an intelligent folding counter system for textile silicone edge graphics. As with FarbricWall II, the textile graphics are fixed by applying the silicone edge in the channel bars flat and straight prints are guaranteed. Characteristic features of the FabricCounter are simple assembly, optimum stability, easy transport and small packing dimensions.

Backlit PhotoPaper Standard For FESPA 2016 Fujifilm started to revise the range of euromedia photo paper materials. The objective is to provide an easy to understand paper portfolio covering all important applications. With this in mind a recent addition to the portfolio is euromedia Backlit PhotoPaper Standard as a successor of the existing euromedia Lightbox Paper.

A recent addition to the portfolio is euromedia Backlit PhotoPaper Standard as a successor of the existing euromedia Lightbox Paper.

Key Notes : > FabricWall II, the mobile solution for textile graphics. > FabricCounter, the mobile folding counter for textile graphics. > Backlit PhotoPaper Standard, bright color reproduction, with and without backlit.

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The satin matt paper is the best choice for light boxes for indoor and outdoor use and convinces with its brilliant colours. The reproduction is homogeneous and cloudless in transmission. euromedia BacklitPhoto Paper Standard dries quickly and is suitable for Solvent, Latex and UV printers.

The PEFC certified paper is dimensionally stable and resistant to condensation.

The special feature of this product: It provides two functions in one. euromedia Backlit PhotoPaper Standard can be used both in transmitted light and, as a Poster or Photo Paper, with reflected light. The satin matte coating guarantees reproduction of bright colours and excellent contrast without annoying reflections.

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Jet Press 720S set to take centre stage for Fujifilm at drupa 2016 Jet Press 720S is a proven, high quality digital production system for the B2 inkjet digital printing market.

FUJIFILM has announced that it will be using drupa 2016 as a platform to showcase their Jet Press 720S. Launched as a technology concept at drupa 2008 as the Jet Press 720, the press has benefited from a wide range of enhancements since its commercialisation at drupa 2012. In particular, the improvement in press up-time, the addition of a new bar code system for variable data production and new modular SAMBA printheads added in 2014, together with the ability to handle heavier-duty carton board stock introduced in late 2015, ensure the current Jet Press 720S model is a proven, reliable and incredibly versatile production press. Those printers who have invested in the Jet Press 720S have been able to produce ultra high quality print that could not have been produced with either offset or other types of digital press, allowing them to successfully pioneer new business opportunities with higher profit margins. The Jet Press 720S is now transforming the operations of an increasing number of printers across the World, with the total number of installations now standing at 70.

evolution of “FUJIFILM Inkjet Technology”.

The latest generation of SAMBA printheads form the heart of the single-pass system used for high-performance and stable jetting. The wide-gamut VIVIDIA waterbased pigment ink is applied with RAPIC anti-coagulation technologies to achieve ultra-sharp printed results on a wide range of printing papers. Other features include extended FM screening optimised for inkjet and an automatic “On-the-Fly” image compensation function that controls ink deposition inconsistencies. Endorsement of the performance and reliability of these technologies comes from the growing number of Fujifilm customers, and a number of suppliers, not least Heidelberg who have chosen these technologies to form the heart of their recently launched B1 industrial inkjet press.

Over the last decade, the application scope and capability of Fujifilm’s inkjet technologies have expanded substantially, making it possible to meet the exacting needs of commercial and package printing customers.

The integration and evolution of printheads, inks and image optimisation technologies is critical to delivering a reliable, high quality inkjet production system. Fujifilm is able to optimise each of these three cuttingedge core technologies to optimise system performance to the maximum extent. Fujifilm will be showcasing these technologies at drupa 2016 under the brand name “FUJIFILM Inkjet Technology”.

The Jet Press 720S has built up a solid track record as a system for generating added value profit, with many users expanding their business on the basis of the world class quality and colour consistency of the print produced. In addition, the Jet Press 720S has received ISO / DTS15311-1 and Toy Safety approval, and benefits from advanced environmental performance thanks to the deinkability of the inks (ISO standard being prepared). The full-speed variable printing capability has also made the system a powerful tool for collated printing, improving the efficiency of post-processing and speeding up job turnarounds. Many users are also setting themselves apart from their competitors by making maximum use of the wide colour gamut of the VIVIDIA inks used within the Jet Press 720S, which in turn have helped accelerate the system’s market penetration.

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At drupa 2016, Fujifilm will be showcasing in

a true production environment, how the Jet Press 720S can deliver competitive benefits.

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Improved press up-time of 20% due to software upgrades; improved efficiency and job handling capability.

Approved canvas media printing. This is in addition to print on heavy carton stock.

Improved XMF Workflow to effectively communicate with Online Order and Management Information Systems and manage Jet Press 720S alongside existing Offset presses.

Takuo Ito, Director, Fujifilm Grobal Graphic Systems says: “Fujifilm has built the industry’s leading printhead, ink and image optimisation technologies, which form the heart of our new ‘FUJIFILM Inkjet Technology‘ brand, and we will continue to develop unique web and sheet-fed systems, such as the B1 industrial inkjet press jointly developed with Heidelberg, to expand the reach of these technologies and our portfolio of inkjet digital presses. We look forward to showcasing what the Jet Press 720S can achieve at drupa 2016, and invite printers to come and see how it can transform their businesses today to meet the changing needs of their customers.”

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EFI presents 6 new printers at Fespa Digital 2016 EFI showcase at the Amsterdam show included worldwide debut, production-class hybrid LED and high volume inkjet technologies.

Electronics For Imaging featured six new EFI VUTEk printers, including one of the world’s fastest production-class hybrid LED printers, a new, flagship high-volume inkjet press, and a VUTEk textile printer making its worldwide debut, at Fespa Digital 2016.

The 3.2-meter wide EFI VUTEk LX3 Pro hybrid roll/ flatbed LED inkjet printer making its European debut at the show features fast throughput of up to 318 square meters per hour. The printer also offers highresolution greyscale imaging and its “cool cure” LED technology is a greener solution that reduces energy usage and costs while giving users the ability to print on a wider range of media, including media that cannot withstand the heat of other curing or drying methods.

High print quality at faster print speeds EFI VUTEk FabriVU printers offer print speeds up to 464 m2/hr at 600 dpi and ultra-high resolution up to 2,400 dpi. These printers and their environmentally friendly, water-based sublimation inks help users produce stunning soft signage and banner applications.

Key Notes : > EFI VUTEk LX3 Pro and EFI VUTEk HS125 Pro make European debut. > Broadcast live demonstrations of the new VUTEk FabriVU 340 printer on Periscope. > 60% faster print files processing with upgraded EFI Fiery proServer digital front end platform for VUTEk.

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Early users such as U.S. customer Nutis Visual Communications Group in Columbus, Ohio, benefit from producing four-colour, true point-of-purchase quality output. The printer’s unique benefits provide maximum versatility for businesses looking to profit from higher volumes and shorter lead times.

“The VUTEk LX3 Pro is a terrific addition that complements our other digital presses and enhances our overall capabilities,” said Nutis Visual Communications Group Vice President of Print Production Joey Nutis. “With the new printer, fourcolor 600-dpi imaging with light smoothing is now our

go-to print mode. We have seen improved quality at faster print speeds at that setting on jobs that would have run at 1,000 dpi with heavy smoothing on our previous printer.”

The 3.2-meter EFI VUTEk HS125 Pro UV inkjet press also made its European debut at Fespa Digital. It builds on the remarkable success customers have achieved on the 100+ worldwide installations of its predecessor, the EFI VUTEk HS100 Pro inkjet press. The new HS125 Pro model — the fastest VUTEk product ever developed — stands as the new flagship of the VUTEk lineup. It delivers true analogue replacement capabilities with quality approaching offset, production speeds up to 125 boards per hour, unique pin and cure UV LED curing, and a variety of automated material handling options, including one for corrugated board.

The newest-version EFI Fiery proServer driving the 3.2-meter VUTEk printers in EFI’s stand deliver productivity and quality well beyond a typical printer RIP. This upgraded Fiery digital front end platform

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feeding and print direct to fabric or transfer paper. A patented ink circulation system in the printer prevents nozzles from drying out, reducing ink costs by up to 15%.

According to Frank Mallozzi, EFI’s senior vice president of Worldwide Sales and Marketing, “With this product line launch, we are making EFI Reggiani’s technology and know-how in textile printing available to EFI signage and display graphics customers to positioning them to grow along with — or even faster than — the soft signage market at large.”

gives VUTEk customers the power to process print files 60% faster than earlier versions of the proServer, or up to 170% faster than alternate systems.

EFI printers and Fiery technology connected into a complete ecosystem for end-to-end productivity on display at Fespa Digital, with technologies on display from a comprehensive software portfolio featuring the EFI Midmarket Productivity Suite with the Pace MIS/ERP system at its core, out-of-thebox certified workflows, and additional Webto-print and newly integrated cross media management solutions.

Available now, this printer family offers print speeds up to 464 square meters per hour at 600 dpi and ultra-high resolution up to 2,400 dpi. It also features four-level greyscale printing with 4- to 72-picolitre drop sizes.

These printers and their environmentally friendly, water-based sublimation inks help users produce stunning soft signage and banner applications.

EFI broadcast live demonstrations of the new VUTEk FabriVU 340 printer on Periscope during Fespa Digital on 9 March and 10 March.

Other new printers that made their European debut at EFI’s Fespa Digital stand include: •

Worldwide launch of new EFI VUTEk FabriVU printers for soft signage EFI also premiered a new VUTEk printer to help customers capture new opportunities based on surging demand for high-quality, lightweight reusable fabric graphic soft signage used in retail visual merchandising, trade show graphics and other applications.

According to a study from industry research firm IT Strategies, the soft signage market will grow 8% annually from 2015 to 2020. The new 1.8- and 3.4-meter EFI VUTEk FabriVU printers developed by EFI Reggiani will help signage and display graphics customers capture that growth. The printers run environmentally friendly water-based inks and open the door to new, profitable applications.

This family of printers brings high print quality and speed that will help print providers quickly expand their range of offerings. They feature precise unwinding for smooth, reliable

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The EFI Matan Quantum LXr LED printer, a dedicated roll-to-roll printer offering a superb price/speed/quality ratio for exceptional versatility, the widest range of substrates, and the lowest total cost of ownership in its class. This economical alternative to latex printers has 7-picoliter imaging, and print resolutions up to 1,200 dpi in four colours with optional white for high-quality printing. Unique productivity options for the printer, including ink and media efficiencies, advanced roll handling technologies, increase productivity, minimize waste, reduced labour and exceptional ease of use with dramatically lower power consumption.

The EFI H1625-SD, an entry-level, 1.65-meter UV hybrid production printer that uses award-winning EFI SuperDraw UV ink for near-photographic imaging direct to thermoformable substrates.

The printer runs four colours plus white with high-quality greyscale imaging.

digital printing for home décor and apparel, EFI also features the Reggiani ReNOIR NEXT 180 at Fespa Digital. This highly versatile product runs fabrics and papers with a common ink set using a 1.8-meter beltless digital printing system. The printer offers simplified material handling, a compact footprint and lower acquisition cost, making it an ideal entry-level production device for industrial décor and apparel applications.

The printer can be used with water-based dispersed, acid, pigment and reactive dye printing inks, offering users greater flexibility in production applications while providing users with high-speed throughput and some of the lowest total running costs in the market.

“The complete showcase of print workflow, Fiery technology and our broad industrial inkjet portfolio at Fespa Digital provides the innovations signage and display graphics professionals need to distance themselves from competitors using less-efficient or lowerquality technologies,” said Scott Schinlever, senior vice president, EFI Inkjet Solutions.

“The combination of high-end imaging, sustainability, and streamlined productivity from the products EFI is showing this year put our customers further ahead on the leading edge of business success.”

EFI’s exhibited at Fespa Digital, March 8-11 in the Amsterdam RAI Exhibition Centre.

Businesses worldwide create a wide range of innovative, high-value and high-quality imaging applications with EFI printers. EFI’s printer portfolio features the industry’s top industrial LED, UV and water-based narrow web, wide- and superwide-format printers, including leading ceramics and textile print technologies. This portfolio gives printing companies profitable opportunities in The Imaging of Things, delivering greater product customization and appeal in everything from signage and packaging to décor, apparel and industrial manufacturing.

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Monotech Systems highlights Homer at GTE 2016 Monotech Systems has entered in a new segment of printing and participated first time in Garment Technology Expo 2016, New Delhi from February 26 – 29, 2016.

Through this expo the company introduced Homer to the industry and highlighted two models i.e. HM1800 and HM1800S for direct fabric printing. These models from Homer

are very robust and meant for the high production printing directly on the fabric. A new product Pixeljet SP2220 sublimation printer from company’s own brand was launched that is equipped with RICOH printhead for high-speed and quality printing.

Homer range of machines is suitable for the exporters who have high volume of fabric printing. These machines combine speed, wonderful colour and high stability and give advantage of low cost mass production of products such sofa covers, bed covers, cushions and sub signages. Monotech systems also highlighted its solutions for the socks and undergarment printing at GTE 2016.

says, “We debut our promotions of textile products with this expo and have received good response. It was great to introduce Homer to the Indian market. We already have three successful installations and now plan to promote this product more aggressively.

We are also getting huge response for our Pixeljet sublimation printers. We are looking forward to a good number of installations in coming months.”

Mr. Ajit Mohanty, GM – Textile Business

The Imaging of Things with EFI Inkjet Innovation Visitors to drupa 2016 can create a wide range of innovative, high-value and highquality applications with the top LED and UV label and narrow web, wide- and superwide-format, and soft signage inkjet printing systems from EFI. Great products for growing business and increasing profitability await customers at EFI’s drupa 2016 booth (Hall 9, A40). Visitors can expect the latest innovations in imaging technology and ink development at the booth, and see how they can deliver greater product customization

and appeal in everything from indoor and outdoor signage to labels and packaging – faster, more efficiently, at a lower cost and more profitably than ever before. They can hear the best ideas on printing on thinner substrates, pre-decorating 3D objects, generating more revenue, and keeping more of the revenue they earn. They will see a large portfolio of green LED printers and learn how they can open up new markets with new substrates, lower running costs, and propel business.

Customers looking to add capacity or grow with colour-critical and higher-premium products, may learn about EFI’s high-volume presses and versatile flatbed/roll-to-roll production printers for display graphics and soft signage applications.

They can build new revenue streams by producing digitally thermoformed displays, or profitable wide-format graphics with EFI Wide Format inkjet printers.

Arrow Digital installs the EFI Matan 8QW at Ahmedabad R&D/Demo Centre Arrow has installed the state-of-the-art EFI Matan 8QW at their Demo / Training Centre in Ahmedabad. This will enable customers to test and get hands on experience on the printer. Also, Available in 3.5m and 5m models, Matan 8QW is a true workhorse and

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has unmatched performance with speeds up to 3800 ft2/hr.

The printer opens avenues for new opportunities for customers’ businesses and enable them to take on profitable high-end jobs and increase margins. They can also add white quality printing to their repertoire with Matan’s patent-pending 7-colour Parallel Drop Size technology. The technology creates beautiful images for indoor and outdoor applications. Optional features include: inline finishing, vacuum plate system, automatic back-to-back printing and wrinkle analysers etc. the easy to use all-in-one multi-purpose printer Matan lets customers do premium jobs on a wider

range of applications, including fleet & vehicle graphics, outdoor advertising, backlit signage, fine art and point-of-purchase displays.

Some of the other models include the EFI Quantum and EFI Matan 4Q. EFI Quantum produces high-definition and close-view indoor applications using 7pL drops, 3 grayscale levels, LED UV-curing, and an impressive collection of optional accessories. The EFI Matan 4Q is the entry level printer in the Matan Family which can produce billboard, signs as well as indoor applications.

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IIJ’s new dedicated Customer Centre to improve customer experience Industrial Inkjet (IIJ) is to open a dedicated Customer Centre to cope with an increase in demand for its print engines and services from across the world. The industrial inkjet specialist is taking on another building close to its headquarters on the same business park in Swavesey, near Cambridge, in the UK.

within their current skill area. Having visited a lot of these customers recently, I realised that many of the customers’ staff have been promoted or have moved on, and the new engineers don’t have a fraction of the inkjet experience that their predecessors built up.”

John Corrall, Managing Director and founder of IIJ, said: “This new building will become a dedicated Customer Centre and forms the next step in our growth plans. Our goal is to concentrate our print sample, training and customer demo functions into a new dedicated building so as to further improve the acclaimed quality of customer experience that we provide.”

He added: “While we don’t mind filling in these knowledge gaps as they appear, what is really needed is to get the new engineers to come to IIJ for our “deep” training courses.

These courses – largely aimed at newcomers to inkjet – are also exactly what is needed by new staff working in “expert” companies. But if we are to increase the number of courses we provide then we also need to increase the space and equipment for them. And this is the goal of our new investment.”

He added: “Having just celebrated our 10-year anniversary, it’s an obvious time to review our activities and business strategy.

One thing that has stood out recently is that a number of OEM customers for Konica Minolta printheads, who we have worked with for six or eight years, are asking technical details that surprised us. They are asking questions that we considered were well

In addition to bespoke training courses, IIJ will also be providing fundamental engineering knowledge for machine builders.

IIJ already provides well received courses on ink testing and printhead parameter optimisation (waveform development). These courses are aimed at ink developers, but IIJ believes each machine builder should have at least one in-house “guru” trained

to the same level. The Customer Centre will also provide training for inkjet operators and maintenance and service staff, as well as providing courses in image processing and colour management.

The new premises will include dedicated print sample machines, including IIJ’s XYPrint 300 units, as well as a new large roll-to-roll single pass system fitted with a number of IIJ print engines.

The equipment will allow IIJ to simulate many customer’s production environments.

Mr Corrall said “The investment will provide a customer demo and training work in a dedicated setting without having to fight for space with our production department, which has been expanding at an increasingly high rate over the past years.”

IIJ provides complete solutions for the successful design and implementation of Konica Minolta’s industrial printheads which are renowned for high print quality and reliability. IIJ is official sales and technical support centre for Konica Minolta products outside of Asia.

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New HP Scitex 9000 and HP HDR245 Scitex Inks at FESPA Digital 2016 HP introduced the HP Scitex 9000 Industrial Press and HP HDR245 Scitex Inks, enabling more sign and display print service providers (PSPs) to capture industrial production speeds at an entry-level investment.

Mid-volume PSPs face a gap in the market, requiring faster production speeds than what entry-level equipment can deliver but at a lower cost of ownership than high-end industrial presses. With the new HP Scitex 9000 Industrial Press and HP HDR245 Scitex Inks, HP is expanding its HP Scitex High Dynamic Range (HDR) portfolio, now installed in over 30 countries worldwide, and reinventing the mid-volume industrial category by making high-quality production at speed even more affordable.

“Sign and display PSPs are constantly challenged with finding the right printing solutions that fit both their business needs and budget,” said Xavier Garcia, vice president and general manager, Large Format Printing, HP. “The affordable new HP Scitex 9000 Industrial Press and HP HDR245 Scitex Inks enable more customers to take advantage of the quality and productivity of HP Scitex HDR printing technology for highervalue jobs, while offering a clear upgrade

path for customers as their printing needs evolve over time.”

The HP Scitex 9000 Industrial Press provides up to 90 beds/hour engine speed. With its manual media handling, productivity is operator dependent and can reach up to 60 beds/hour. Reaching up to a 500,000m2/year (5,381,955 ft2/year) duty cycle, the HP Scitex 9000 Industrial Press enables customers to print a range of applications, including pointof-purchase signs and displays. Additionally, the press is upgradeable, allowing customers to scale production according to their quality and productivity needs as their businesses grow.

maintenance intervention and can eliminate the need for additional protective overcoats due to their flexibility and surface durability, ultimately reducing production times as well as operational costs. HP HDR245 Scitex Inks provide a wide colour gamut with up to 86 percent pantone coverage and print longevity of up to two years outdoors.

The HP Scitex 9000 Industrial Press will be commercially available beginning June 1, 2016.

New HP HDR245 Scitex Inks offer costeffective production on flexible as well as rigid and select plastic medias, providing higher-quality at faster speeds. The new, low odor inks enable longer runs with minimal

In addition to announcing its latest HP Scitex HDR technology advancements, HP is also showcasing its broad portfolio of largeformat solutions, including HP Latex 310, HP Latex 360, HP Latex 370, HP Latex 3500 Printers, HP Scitex FB750 Industrial Printer, HP PageWide XL 8000 Printer, HP WallArt Suite, HP DesignJet Z3200 and Z6200 Photo Production Printers.

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