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Advertiser Index ..................... ...................................................... 18 Companies Mentioned ................................................................ 18 Showcase ....................................................................................... 18

On the cover: Durst Group highlighted its digital label production technology at Labelexpo Americas 2025. See page 13.

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Leaning on Digital Print The print industry never stops innovating. As a publication dedicated to the digital side, we at DPS magazine watch as more segments embrace the advantages of the technology, from cost-effective, short runs to personalization, shorter turnaround times, and just-in-time production.

The label and packaging segment is one area where the adoption of digital print is emerging. A variety of digital label printing equipment, from desktop to wide format and roll-to-roll solutions target runs from one to

A variety of digital label printing equipment, from desktop to wide format and roll-to-roll solutions target runs from one to 10,000.

10,000. We discuss how automation and sustainability demands fuel digital growth in Leveling-Up Labels. Find a Target Chart detailing digital label systems also in this issue, as well as more in-depth coverage at dpsmagazine.com and dpsmagazine.com/webinars.

Our last issue featured the annual Year in Review piece. We continue the discussion in this edition with a look at essential advancements to the digital print landscape in Digital Growth Continues. These include inkjet maturity, artificial intelligence, smart automation, and digitization.

The vendors that lead the growth in digital print are located in our Buyers Guide. Of course, you’re always welcome to peruse it online anytime at rcpbuyersguide.com.

Find the printed version, which is published once a year, on page 20.

We also highlight the upcoming Hunkeler Innovationdays, which takes place next month in Switzerland. Find more information on this event at dpsmagazine.com, including exhibitor highlights.

Happy New Year!

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Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025 Digital Production Print and Finishing

By DPS Magazine Staff

Hunkeler Innovationdays takes place from February 24 to 27, 2025 at the Lucerne exhibition centre in Switzerland. The international print event is focused on high-performance digital printing and finishing. Under the theme “CONNECT,” a clear message is sent—in Lucerne, the leading minds of the digital printing industry will once again gather to experience and shape the future of the industry by connecting people, solutions, and processes.

Every two years, Hunkeler AG, a leading provider of digital printing and finishing solutions, organizes The Hunkeler Innovationdays event.

Founded in 1922, Hunkeler AG has grown from a small Swiss company into a global leader in paper processing and digital printing technology. The company is known for its high-quality, innovative products and strong customer focus.

Approaching the 15th installment of the event, The Hunkeler Innovationdays started out as a small open house and evolved into what it is today—a significant global gathering for the digital printing and finishing industry.

Approximately 6,700 visitors from 100 nations traveled to the event in 2023, compared to 6,500 visitors in 2019, according to the event website.

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The 2025 edition of Hunkeler Innovationdays is expected to feature several changes and enhancements. For example, the event now features more space and expanded premium and standard stands. The catering area has been relocated to a quieter environment to facilitate better networking opportunities. Additionally, there will be more production printing systems on display, including both continuous and sheet-fed systems. These changes reflect Hunkeler AG’s commitment to constantly improving to meet the evolving needs of exhibitors and visitors alike.

Exhibitors Exhibitors represent leading suppliers from the prepress, digital printing, and

finishing to substrates, consumables, and software. These companies plan to present and introduce some of the latest products and solutions.

Notable exhibitors include Canon, Fujifilm, Gelato Connect, Heidelberg, Horizon, HP, Hunkeler, Kodak, Kurz, MBO/Komori Groupl, Muller Martini, Ricoh, Scodix, and Screen.

Grüezi Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025 offers industry professionals a reason to come together to grow and learn. Find more information on the event, including a web-exclusive round up of exhibitor highlights, at dpsmagazine.com. dps 1. & 2. Hunkeler Innovationdays last took place in 2023. This February it will once again occur in Lucrene, Switzerland.

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igital print and supporting technologies meet evolv­ ing demands for a growing list of scenarios and appli­ cations. "In settings where on demand, short run, or variable printing is required, digital printing can enable quick turnaround and lower changeover costs," confirms John Butler, senior director, North America Sales, Teledyne DALSA. Dario Urbinati, CEO, Gallus Group, is excited to see the continued rise of digital printing technologies and innovation. ''As the digital landscape grows and evolves, the benefits of dig­ ital-such as more profitable short runs, personalization, and on demand printing-will become more accessible."

Simon Lewis, SVP marketing, strategy and business de­ velopment, Highcon, attests that digital maturity means com­ panies are focused on digital impact."This means software,

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automation, integration, a holistic approach, an end-to-end view, and lots of hard work."

While investing in a piece of digital print equipment may be "easy" compared to reinventing workflows and production flows, Lewis stresses that it typically requires expertise that may not be present in the organization. "It requires lots of people to change what and how they do things and different kinds of collaboration:'

Inkjet Matures Advancements in inkjet and other digital print technologies continue to dominate the short-run market with fast turn­ around times, flexibility, and color accuracy, confirms Marc Raad, president, Significans Automation.

Above: Output examples from Canon production print equipment.

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"Now more than ever, inkjet has be­ come a survival tool. It's ink but on a digi­ tal platform that anyone can use," shares Jesse Heindl, marketing manager, RISO. Dustin Graupman, senior direct, ink­ jet division, Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc., agrees, noting that en­ try-level cutsheet inkjet technology is on the verge of becoming competitive with toner, particularly in producing high-qual­ ity results on gloss-coated media.

Inkjet is also making waves in higher production segments. Lance Martin, VP product marketing, Komori America, says sheetfed inkjet options made a "quantum leap in productivity. The proliferation of higher speed B2-plus size inkjet presses is remarkable."

Earlier this year, Komori announced the ]-throne 29 UV Inkjet, B2-plus size press for this market with production speeds of 6,000 sheets per hour, which Martin says doubles previous offerings.

"This new technology fits well with ex­ isting offset-Komori's other core tech­ nology-processes for commercial print.

We believe the model of the commercial printer for the near future will be a hybrid of offset and inkjet printing, and a myriad of finishing options, all under the same roof," he attests.

The increase of B2-format solutions are designed to facilitate the transition from offset to digital printing. "However, this range of options has, for some cus­ tomers, resulted in 'paralysis by analysis,' as they struggle to choose between too many alternatives,'' admits Graupman.

Inkjet and other dig­ ital print technologies is also influencing label and package production.

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The biggest advancements in coding and marking are regulatory products necessary for brands to adhere to new, stricter barcode standards. Printing systems are now capable of producing ultra-fine details-barcodes, QR codes, batch numbers-at high speeds without compromising quality. "The new prin­ theads and ink delivery mechanisms reduce smudging, misprints, or fading, especially important in industries like pharmaceuticals and food and beverage, where readability is crucial,'' explains Pat Hamett, director of portfolio and development, HP Specialty Printing and Technology Solutions.

Vision inspection and monitoring are also popular for color label printing applications where consistent, reliable quality can be a key selling point, pro­ viding peace of mind for brands and se­ curing those all-important repeat orders, adds Matthews.

Finally, "inkjet, wide format, and textile printing continues to evolve and impress, enabling unique, customized print products,'' says Raad.

Steve Lynn, director of labels and packaging, Durst North America, be­ lieves that 1,200 dpi inkjet took a strong foothold in the label industry over the past year. "This technology has been around for a few years but this year we saw acceptance that it is a stable tech­ nology that can replace flexography and slower, inefficient toner technology."

The packaging print sector is expe­ riencing growth driven by ecommerce and the consumer's need for innovative and interactive packaging solutions that also serve as marketing tools, comments Raad. "On demand printing services are also expanding, especially opportunities for customized and personalized print."

"Inkjet is quickly becoming a more cost effective and sustainable way to produce customized, short-run packaging and la­ bel jobs. One of the most exciting launch­ es at drupa was the XS Nozomi from EFI and Packsize. It's the first full-color, on-de­ mand, right-sized box system that trans­ forms blank corrugated into personalized, on-demand boxes in seconds," offers John Henze, VP, marketing and sales, Fiery.

The adoption of advanced variable data printing and code verification capabilities is supported by the global transition from retail barcodes to quick response (QR) codes. "Packaging converters add mono­ chrome printers to their analog packaging lines to support the transition, with code inspection and verification technology of­ ten deployed to provide reassurance that all individual codes generated and print­ ed are valid,'' shares Michael Matthews, product manager DP Colour, Domino Printing Sciences.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has officially entered the discussion, but it hasn't yet taken hold.

Piet De Pauw, head of marketing, Enfocus, says 2024 was the year AI re­ ally started to take center stage in the industry, "but we're still only scratching the surface of its potential applications in printing."

Lewis comments that AI can be part of the road to digitalization now, but it doesn't necessarily have to be. "The AI revolution is yet to arrive. And for many businesses, this frightening and threat­ � erring reinvention of how to work to enjoy the digital dividend is sufficiently

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challenging without getting into the cutting edge of AI. None of this obviates the need or business case of investing in new equipment. Digital die cutting, for example, is the only way to deliver a never-seen-before carton job within a day or two of receipt. But when the company’s automation infrastructure and workflow capabilities support this kind of performance, it makes it much easier to really deliver the impact for customers and the converter,” he suggests.

Print providers and buyers will be able to leverage AI technology for better targeting, messaging, automated workflows, and optimized print production, etc., predicts Tonya Powers, senior director of marketing, Client Services Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. Naimish Patel, VP of sales, OnPrintShop, points out that AI plays a pivotal role in web to print, especially in terms of image and content creation. “Print shops can leverage AI to generate product mock ups or design images based on templates, making it easier to personalize designs without additional resources.”

The rise of AI is relevant to the production domain, where workflow and printing processes saw the introduction of advanced AI tools to improve yield and ensure perfect output, shares Nir Zarmi, SVP, growth and strategy, Landa.

Moreover, the use of generative AI in text, messaging, and image creation is extensive. “This holds the promise of a boost to highly agile, variable data printing at levels unknown previously,” comments Zarmi.

“AI integration is increasingly embedded into printing processes, optimizing workflows, enhancing predictive maintenance, and improving overall efficiency,” notes Mary Gay Pettit, public relations, Markzware, Inc. Ernie Crawford, M-EDP, president/ CEO, Crawford Technologies, feels that some of the print industry’s biggest advancements have been the integration of AI and other cutting-edge technologies

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“What stands out even more is the industry’s ability to adapt and harness these innovations effectively. AI is now embedded in various aspects of print, from job onboarding to production workflows, with AI-powered robotics and machine learning driving unprecedented levels of automation. Tasks that once took weeks— such as complex job setup or application configuration—are now completed in minutes, drastically improving efficiency.”

Aron Allenson, product manager, highspeed continuous-feed inkjet, Screen Americas, says as its number of machines in field continue to grow globally and the presses themselves print more, he is seeing engineers leverage the mountains of service data and machine learning to design efficiencies and automation into the press. “These innovations are focused on pushing boundaries—color, productivity, reduced running costs. But more recently there has been heightened attention on the question, 'What tasks has an operator historically done that the machine can do itself?’ It turns out there are lots of tasks that fall into two related categories.

One, tasks the machine can completely do itself, and two, tasks where the operator makes the subjective decision and the machine does the rest.”

The print industry’s openness to embracing AI as a core component of its operations marks the most significant

innovation this year. “The print sector, which has reinvented itself multiple times over the past century, is transforming once again—this time into a technology-driven, communication engine. The move toward AI-infused processes signifies not just a step forward, but a fundamental shift in how print services are delivered, enabling real-time responses, reducing errors, and lowering operational costs,” shares Crawford.

Intelligent Automation Automation is necessary and available across every segment of print production.

“As printers face increasing pressures to innovate, assessments show that embracing new technologies and strategies—like adopting automation— can maximize production efficiency and expand service offerings. This proactive approach is critical for meeting evolving customer demands and expectations,” notes Raad.

Powers points out that enhanced workflow automation and improvements in workflow automation software are enabling more efficient print production processes. “These systems help manage jobs, track inventory, and streamline communication, reducing turnaround times.”

Rodney Pennings, sales director, Print & Packaging, BW Converting, sees a push for automation and innovation to address the ongoing workforce shortages seen

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throughout the industry. "This includes everything from automation on critical features of presses to make reliable operation more repeatable and less de­ pendent on the operator's skill level, to advances in core technologies like wid­ er and faster digital presses for flexible packaging. Even the simple implementa­ tion of combining multiple process into one step-such as inline lamination of digitally printed flexible packaging ma­ terial-reduces the number of operators needed and simplifies operations in the manufacturing processes."

The focus on "intelligent" automation of production floors is another trend.

"This is evident in new, more productive presses, like the HP Indigo 120K, the use of robotics in collaboration with the presses and other physical production equipment, and an holistic view of pro­ duction floor management," offers Nim­ rod Cohen, head of strategic marketing, HP Indigo.

William Longua, senior director, Dig­ ital Print Group, Quadient, also says advancements in automation were prev­ alent this past year. Quadient introduced the MACH 9DS, which integrates its newest color inkjet technology with in­ telligent DS-700iQ inserters to combine functions so fewer operators can com­ plete formerly separate tasks into one seamless operation.

Andy Fetherman, president/CEO, Muller Martini Corp., feels some of the biggest innovations this year relate to Smart Factory solutions that integrate multiple processes into a single system.

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''A great example of this was the Muller Martini drupa 2024 debut of the new roll-fed Sigma­ Line Compact book block production system configured directly inline with the new Antaro Digital perfect binder and In­ finiTrim robot trimmer all driven by the Connex Workflow System-a true file-to­ finished product workflow solution that minimizes labor requirements, while still maximizing the production of the line."

Added Value There are several ways to add value to digitally printed applications across a variety of sectors. ''As competition from digital media continues to challenge the industry there is growing demand to make print­ ed pieces even more impactful. This has led to advancements in digital print embellishments, unique finishing appli­ cations, and growing demand for per­ sonalized print products," shares Terry Antinora, SVP/head of product and en­ gineering, Xerox Corporation.

Dino Pagliarello, VP of product man­ agement and production print, Sharp, notes a renewed interest in differentia­ tion in the market. ''A lot of this has to do with our customers wanting to stand out from their competition when it comes to creativity and product development."

Specialty effects that go along with print have been around a while but are becoming more mainstream. This can be metallics, the use of varnishes, and colors beyond CMYK. "Because of the software and tools available today, as well as the education and training avail­ able to leverage those types of creative capabilities better, this differentiation and the ability to do creative things with

print have become more mainstream," offers Pagliarello In 2024 the industry saw major intro­ ductions of specialty inks, toners, and coating technologies, enabling the dif­ ferentiation of print over other forms of media. "Today, manufacturers of digital presses and printers are taking digital to an entirely new level by moving beyond simple CMYK print. This, together with personalization, gives print a competi­ tive advantage with brands when deal­ ing with new target markets," comments Mark Geeves, director of sales and mar­ keting, Color-Logic Inc. Scodix introduced its Multi-Layer Enhancement technology, which Eli Grinberg, CEO, Scodix, says is designed to revolutionize the embellishment pro­ cess. "It allows for multiple Scodix lay­ ers to be applied in a single pass, offering a more economical solution for complex effects like braille and crystal finishes."

Gallus recently announced its Matte­ Jet technology, which was shared at La­ belexpo Americas 2024. "By unlocking fast, cost effective, and high-quality inline matte finishing, MatteJet brings digital inkjet to the wine and spirit label market for the first time-and represents a prom­ ising development for the industry mov­ ing forward," explains Urbinati.

Security enhancements are another way to add value. "Due to increasing in­ cidents of fraud and counterfeiting, the print industry is making more use of security features in printed documents.

These features include color-shifting inks, holographic watermarks, and the use of highly intricate design detail and complexity. In addition to requiring so­ phisticated printing technology to pro­ duce, the result relies on equally sophis­ ticated lighting and imaging technology to inspect adequately and accurately," offers Butler.

Consumables In addition to mechanical and workflow updates, advancements in primers, inks,

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toners, and media also drives digital print adoption.

“Advances in substrates open new opportunities for print and can range from synthetic papers that are water- and tear-resistant to eco-friendly and biodegradable substrates made from renewables that minimize ecological and environmental impact. These all introduce new variables to overcome and promote the evolution of handling, printing, and quality inspection techniques,” says Butler.

Some of the new water-based digital inks, using a wet primer, create new capabilities, and offer the potential to replace conventional printing where previously this was not possible e.g. flexible packaging. “Higher throw distances—distance between inkjet nozzles and item being printed—from high-resolution inkjet printheads will see this

technology transition into printing three-dimensional object e.g. for coding and marking, and more industrial printing applications. Ongoing trends for conventional printing reduce setup time and waste, while digital printing is getting faster and higher in print quality,” explains Philip Easton, managing director, Industrial Inkjet Ltd. Last year, Andrea Connor, worldwide solutions marketing manager, Kodak, notes that Kodak introduced several significant advances and innovations that help printers meet today’s industry challenges and achieve long-term success. These include the new efficiency-enhancing and cost-saving OPTIMAX Pre-coater for the KODAK PROSPER ULTRA 520 Press.

Scodix introduced the Scodix Uncoated application, which Grinberg

says addresses the growing demand for high-quality printing on uncoated paper.

“This innovation not only expands creative possibilities but also supports sustainability efforts by enabling enhancement on eco-friendly substrates.”

Jeff Leto, VP, NBi FlexPack, adds that Electronic Beam Coating technology, which puts a protective coating/finishing over an imaged area and cures it instantly and completely, can also add a layer of protection against biological contamination killing all bacteria and viruses during the curing process that may have been on the films prior to finishing.

Digitization Many innovations in the digital print space involve advanced workflow solutions and connectivity that start with the customer.

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Craig Powell, GM, North America, printIQ, says with most systems now put the customer in control of their order, from proof approval to live status updates.

“We see automated prepress tasks that ensure a file meets all the requirements of the press and even creates the imposed file for printing. Our cloud-based MIS system tracks the order from placement to press, integrates with accounting and shipping solutions, and gives an over-arching view of the business, from anywhere in the world.”

Connor says Kodak introduced PRINERGY Access 2.0, a SaaS Digital Workflow solution that puts print buyers in control of file preparation from upload to approval for seamless connectivity to any digital press or print workflow.

This year marked a pivotal shift from discussing W2P solutions to actively implementing them, shares Dmitry Sevostyanov, CEO, Customer’s Canvas. “Printers are now launching W2P storefronts, driven by the need to keep up with competitors who have already adopted these platforms.”

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“We’ve seen growing demand for cloud connectivity and data capture functionality, with businesses proactively inquiring after digital capabilities that will provide them with actionable data insights. “Advanced data capture and cloud connectivity support in-depth analysis of production and consumption data—considering the print volume produced, time spent, and the resources consumed, which print providers can use to streamline production processes to run faster and more efficiently in the future,” shares Matthews.

Santosh Mulay, VP, business development, InSoft Automation Pvt. Ltd., feels that while the innovations this year may be subtle, they provide a significant impact.

“For example, unmanned setups of multiple jobs printed on different sheet sizes of varying colors and coatings seamlessly streamlined without human intervention.”

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BW Converting

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Canon U.S.A, Inc.

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Color-Logic Inc.

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Crawford Technologies

crawfordtech.com

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Customer’s Canvas

customerscanvas.com

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Domino Printing Sciences

dominio-printing.com

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Driving Forward

Durst North America

durstus.com

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Enfocus

enfocus.com

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Fiery

fiery.com

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Gallus Group

callus-group.com

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Highcon

highcon.net

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HP Indigo

hp.com

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HP Industrial Print

hp.com

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HP Specialty Printing and Technology Solutions

hp.com

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Industrial Inkjet Ltd

industrialij.com

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InSoft Automation Pvt. Ltd.

insoftautomation.com

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Kodak

graphics.kodak.com

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Komori America

komori-america.us

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Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc.

kyocera.com

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Landa

landanano.com

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Markzware, Inc.

markzware.com

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NBi FlexPack

nbiflexpack.com

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OnPrintShop

onprintshop.com

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printIQ

print.com

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Quadient

quadient.com

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RISO

us.riso.com

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Scodix

scodix.com

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Screen Americas

screenamericas.com

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Sharp

business.sharpusa.com

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Significans Automation

significans.com

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Teledyne DALSA

teledynedasla.com

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Xerox Corporation

xerox.com

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We see continued movement in digital adoption, increased focus on workflow, and the use of AI. While the role of print is changing, it is moving in a direction that is smarter, faster, and more sustainable.

Rolando Martinez, head of HP PageWide Commercial Products and Solutions, HP Industrial Print, points out that the ecommerce boom that many industries enjoyed during the pandemic continues and is a major driver for print on demand opportunities as digital buying behaviors revolutionize demand. “As commerce shifts online, businesses require smaller, customized print runs that can match rapid ecommerce delivery speeds and expectations.”

Short-run digital printing offers an agile approach to print production, which enables the on demand production of books, magazines, printed materials, packaging, invoices, direct and transactional mail, branded unboxing materials, return labels, and other collateral. This approach allows variation in colors, finishes, and designs too—unlocking unique branding and marketing opportunities. dps

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“As digital print technology continues to evolve and replace analog machines, the possibilities for personalization and embellishments in labels will expand, allowing brands to meet the increasing consumer demand for products that feel as unique as they look,” comments Justin Noble, director of sales, Xaar.

In the coming years Kevin Davis, CEO, SnapPress, company of Allen Datagraph Systems, LLC, expects digital label production to focus heavily on sustainability, personalization, and technology integration.

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Driving Trends Automation, quality, sustainability, and added value are all factors driving digital adoption in the label space.

Juan Kim, CEO, Valloy Inc., says digital label production must fulfill the demand of real automation from prepress to finishing, similar to other industries like book manufacturing, textiles, and packaging. “The speed game has almost ended and now the key is to complete labels with a fully automatic process.”

Advancements in speed and automation allow digital printing to support faster, just-in-time production that enables brands to react quickly to trends and launch personalized products. “The result will be more efficient, flexible, and sustainable label solutions that align with evolving consumer expectations,” says Davis.

John Cusack, product line leader—inspection, color, registration, BW Converting, expects the evolution of digital label production to emphasize automation, precision, and high-speed efficiency.

“With digital press systems in this space currently achieving speeds that exceed more than 400 feet per minute (fpm), the demand for robust inspection solutions that offer automated Delta-E color monitoring, barcode recognition, and dynamic learning will increase as converters look for ways to streamline quality control to match the pace of these recent advancements in press speeds.

As standalone digital and hybrid press systems increasingly capture more traditional flexographic markets, sophisticated inspection solutions become vital in maintaining consistency and quality across end-use segments.”

Mike Pruitt, senior product manager, Epson America, Inc., expects digital label production to fill in all volume and print quality segments with presses that improve reliability and feature lower costs per label in the near future.

Sustainability needs are inherently addressed with digital print’s ability to print on demand. Additional advancements support a push for eco-friendliness.

“There’s a big demand from our customers for increased sustainability in their packaging, which includes digitally printed labels,” offers Jennifer Loegering, director of marketing, Primera Technology, Inc. “To meet this demand, the company is working with a number of pressure-sensitive materials suppliers to offer compostable and recyclable alternatives for labels, liners, and adhesives. At the same time, we’re working with ink companies to offer inks that are also compostable. They’re not here yet, but they’re in the labs being developed.”

Taylor Buckthorpe, director of sales and marketing, Colordyne Technologies, agrees, noting that sustainability focused innovations, including eco-friendly inks and recyclable substrates, align inkjet with brands’ environmental goals. Together, these developments make inkjet more adaptable, efficient, and environmentally responsible, meeting the market’s demands for flexibility and quality.

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Digital print and finishing technologies also add value through personalization and embellishment.

Noble offers that textured and highbuild print effects, varnishes, foils, and mass personalization all become available with Xaar’s Versatex Printbar, which can both be integrated with new machine configurations or retrofitted onto existing presses. “By enabling opacities of 85 percent at 50 meters per minute, the Versatex achieves brilliant whites and vibrant colors, producing eye-catching digitally printed labels that are comparable to screen print technology.”

Embellishments and tactile features and foils are easily added into labels “not only differentiating premium products on crowded shelves, but also strengthening brand identity and consumer engagement. Raised textures and highbuild varnishes through to matte finishes and spot varnishes can all be printed in a single pass, meeting the demand for efficient production. In addition, the Versatex’s ability to jet high viscosity fluids improves the efficiency of digital label production as well as adding more functionality,” shares Noble.

Davis also notices a shift towards interactive packaging through augmented reality and smart labels, and the ability to produce highly customized designs on demand.

Machine Options Digitalization of printing equipment continues to be a trend, and Michael Matthews, product manager – DP Color, Domino Printing Sciences, foresees a further increase in popularity going forward.

“Companies such as commercial printers and brand owners/in-plants show more interest in bringing label production in house and we will continue to see this expand,” shares Russell Doucette, product marketing manager, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A, Inc. “The ease of use and efficiency of these products enable companies to offer more services

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Strides in inkjet are also making an impact on adoption. “Digital label production—particularly 1,200 dpi inkjet— will be a large part of label production in the next five years,” predicts Steve Lynn, director, labels and packaging, Durst Image Technology US LLC. Lynn explains that at this level, inkjet delivers the required quality at high speeds and low cost to deliver short, medium, and long-run jobs effectively.

As digitization continues in the label space, James Thomas, head of sales and business development, Focus Label Machinery Ltd., sees the consolidation of machinery suppliers, smaller businesses being sold or merged with larger companies, ever shorter run lengths, and on demand production demands growing, all-inclusive click models from manufacturers becoming the norm—especially for basic reel-to-reel CMYKW equipment.

Digital label production continues to replace traditional analog print technologies to meet consumer demand for unique, tailored products. “As part of this

step change, hybrid approaches increase as label producers look to add digital capabilities to existing presses to provide the personalization and embellishments on labels that are increasingly required,” says Noble.

Matthews predicts adoption of digital label printing technology to increase— with a particular interest in hybrid printing. “Hybrid printing enables converters to incorporate downstream coding or labelling at the label converting stage, reducing overall costs.”

Converters looking to maximize production capacity turn to hybrid lines to reduce changeover times between labels and inline RIP software to eliminate setup delays, explains Matthews.

Beyond equipment, Matthews notes growing demand for cloud connectivity and data capture functionality, with businesses proactively inquiring after digital capabilities that provide actionable data insights. “Advanced data capture and cloud connectivity support in-depth analysis of production and consumption data— considering the print volume produced, time spent, and the resources consumed, which print providers can use to streamline production processes to run faster and more efficiently in the future.”

Facing New Challenges While the advantages of digital and hybrid label production are attractive, challenges still hinder adoption.

Pruitt says the biggest issues he sees today include the high capital expense for reliable digital label presses, as well

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3. Focus Label provides specialized stand alone fin­ ishing systems, integrated digital print and finishing, and full hybrid flexographic digital solutions integrat­ ing today's leading technology.

Another challenge is understanding the growing landscape.

With the amount of suppliers, Thom­ as admits that it's difficult for companies not in the digital space to know where to purchase. Therefore it is important to understand how to sell digital to their markets in terms of return on invest­ ment, TCOP/TCOO, and determining that the lifetime associated costs and pricing work accordingly.

Buckthorpe states that digital print­ ing in the label market faces challenges like high initial costs, material compat­ ibility, and limitations with large-scale runs, "but ongoing innovations and industry efforts are steadily overcom­ ing these obstacles, paving the way for broader adoption and greater flexibility."

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Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Colordyne Technologies

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colordynetech.com

Domino Printing Sciences

domino-printing.com

Epson America, Inc.

epson.com

Durst Image Technology US LLC Focus Label Machinery Ltd.

FUJIFILM NA Corp., Graphic Comm. Div. Gallus

durstus.com

focuslabel.com fujifilm.com

gallus.com

Konica Minolta Business Sols. U.S.A, Inc.

konicaminolta.us

Primera Technology, Inc.

primera.com

Mark Andy

markandy.com

SnapPress, company of Allen Datagraph Systems, LLC

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Additionally, keeping up with technology ad­ vancements and increas­ ing complexity of data re­ quires an initial expense and learning curve as em­ ployers will need to invest in up-skilling their work­ force. It should be noted that digital label printing is often less ideal for longer produc­ tion runs, so this may affect adoption especially in environments where there are high-volume labeling needs," says Albano.

Dario Urbinati, CEO, Gallus, points out that print providers today face a vola­ tile market environment and companies are understandably conservative about making significant financial invest­ ments. "This is why it's critical to invest in technology that is both flexible and ag­ ile, allowing for adjustments as market needs evolve."

Cusack admits the transition from traditional flexographic production to producing labels on digital and/or hy­ brid presses can be challenging, espe­ cially for companies navigating a digital press installation for the first time. "The learning curve of migrating flexographic artwork files to digital can be a daunting given the intrinsic differences between analog and digital front-end processes."

Video inspection systems are another tool to help ease this transition by sim­ plifying job setup and reducing the tech­ nical learning curve associated with mi­ grating from flexography to digital print technology. Addressing some of these operational challenges with accessible, automated inspection solutions will be key to broader adoption in the industry, shares Cusack.

Koyama admits it can be difficult to in­ tegrate next-generation technologies and business models in a way that comple­ ments existing workflows and methods.

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Advancement Across the Board Technology advancements address some of the challenges hindering the adoption of digital label printing.

In the entry-level space, which we loosely define as 1,000 labels per run for this article, ease of use and lower investment costs attract new investors.

“As digital printing technology continues to improve, equipment is becoming more affordable, thereby reducing the initial investment,” shares Albano.

Digital printers are engineered with longer lasting components, higher supply yields, and easier maintenance to help reduce overall costs. “These advancements make digital label printing more accessible, efficient, and cost effective, helping to overcome some of the key challenges in this segment of the market,” says Albano.

“Larger printer manufacturers, including Epson, have high-quality printheads that are increasingly becoming available to this market segment. With the adoption of high-quality printheads, manufacturers are able to increase reliability and print quality while driving down end user costs,” offers Pruitt.

Ben Luly, product manager, Mark Andy, points out that the entry-level market also demands workflow automation at all levels, along with easier-to-use solutions to produce high-quality products at fast turnarounds.

Davis says SnapPress helps label businesses optimize short runs, reduce waste, and limit labor needs with user-friendly operations. “By providing smaller, customized print runs, it allows commercial printers to stay profitable with low-volume orders, making small production feasible and financially attractive. This is crucial as brands move to short-run labels that meet consumer preferences and regulatory standards.”

For mid- to high-volume label production environments—nearing 10,000 labels per run—print quality and color consistency are increasingly important.

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Thomas says new inks for packaging using LED-UV support growth in this space, along with faster speeds of up to 100 meters per minute.

Manufacturers are working to bring equipment costs down while simultaneously advancing software solutions, making it easier to support versioning and automate jobs that advance web to print orders for mid-level label providers, offers Pruitt.

Koyama explains that advancements in automation, enhanced ease of use, affordability, and sustainability address challenges in mid- and mid-to-high volume environments, and are factors helping businesses achieve better productivity, lower costs, and improved environmental outcomes.

As we go further up the volume chain, targeting lengths of over 10,000 labels per run, Pruitt believes it is all about keeping the printheads healthy.

“If the printheads are clear and the press is operating according to manufacturer directions, then web breaks and electronic failures seldom happen.

Manufacturers provide techniques and software solutions, such as redundant nozzles and compensating for failed nozzles, that are maturing as well to support the reliability of the printhead, inks, and ink conditioning systems on digital presses.”

Luly says this end of the market is more competitive, creating the need for more efficient solutions, along with the need for data acquisition to maximize facility profits.

Buckthorpe adds that advancements in inkjet technology address key challenges in the narrow web label market through improved ink formulations for diverse materials, faster printheads, and UV-LED curing for higher speeds, and enhanced color management for consistent quality. Integrated finishing options, such as inline varnishing and foiling, streamline production by enabling single-pass, high-value label creation.

Matthews sees machine vision inspection technology becoming key to winning new business and retaining existing customers’ trust, providing the reassurance that every label meets the highest quality standards, and every code printed can be read successfully throughout a product’s lifetime.

Advancements in inspection technology address challenges in higher volume label runs by integrating automated inspection with minimal manual intervention. Automated Delta-E color monitoring ensures consistent color accuracy, while the dynamic learning feature of these systems minimizes false defect detection. “These systems’ real-time defect mapping allows operators to monitor and address any variations immediately, preventing issues from recurring across run sizes. These innovations enhance production efficiency while maintaining the high-quality standards expected in this segment,” offers Cusack.

Next-Level Labels In the next few years, digital label production is expected to significantly evolve with advancements in customization, sustainability, and automation.

Buckthorpe says these advancements allow brands to respond faster to market demands while reducing environmental impact. “Innovations in ink, finishing options, and digital integration will enable brands to create dynamic, engaging labels that stand out in a competitive market.”

Of course, transitioning to new technologies is not without its challenges.

“Financial investment, staff training, and changes to workflows are common barriers to adopting innovations in label printing. Smaller printing companies in particular face difficulties in financing new equipment and justifying the expense if demand for shorter runs is uncertain. However, these same technologies present an opportunity to stand out in a crowded market,” adds Davis. dps

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EMBELLISHMENT Duplo USA Corporation KURZ Transfer Products LP Skandacor Xerox Corp.

FINISHING A B Graphic International Inc. Absolute Printing Equipment Service Inc APS Imaging Solutions Inc. AXYZ Tailored Router Solutions Baumer hhs Elitron Americas eurolaser GmbH Graphic Whizard Highcon MBO, Komori Group Muller Martini Corp Nobelus Plockmatic Group Rollem International Shark Finishing Machinery Skandacor SnapPress Standard Finishing Systems Tecnau THERM-O-TYPE Corp.

FOILS Harris & Bruno International KURZ Transfer Products LP Skandacor FOLDING/SCORING EQUIPMENT Absolute Printing Equipment Service Inc MBO, Komori Group Plockmatic Group Rollem International IMAGING SOFTWARE CorelDRAW (Alludo) Mediaclip New ProImage America INKS Eastman Kodak Company INX International Ink Co. LAMINATES Nobelus LAMINATORS Nobelus Skandacor LASER CUTTING Anytron eurolaser GmbH Highcon MANAGED PRINT SERVICES Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America MARKETING/ADVERTISING DirectMail2.0 MARKING/NUMBERING Videojet Technologies Inc. MEDIA ASLAN Selbstklebefolien GmbH Drytac General Formulations MGX Wausau Coated Products MEDIA - DIGITAL ASLAN Selbstklebefolien GmbH Fedrigoni Self Adhesives General Formulations MGX OTHER Conde Systems Inc. Quantum Design Inc. PAPER/SUBSTRATES Arjobex Drytac Kernow North America

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CONTACT

PHONE

CITY

STATE/COUNTRY

Sales

800-255-1933

Santa Ana

CA, U.S.

Allan Quimby

704-927-3770

Huntersville

NC, U.S.

PAGE 24 s

Jon Congdon

888-820-9020

Webster

NY, U.S.

s

Sales

800-275-9376 Ext. 774

Norwalk

CA, U.S.

s

Sales

909-230-6640

Elgin

IL, U.S.

s

Brett Stow

317-862-9096

Indianapolis

IN, U.S.

24 s

Sales

951-653-1343

Riverside

CA, U.S.

Sales

800-361-3408

Waterdown

Canada

s

Chad Petzke

937-671-9526

Dayton

OH, U.S.

s

Daniele Gallucci

404-610-6150

Norcross

GA, U.S.

s

Sales

+49 4131 96970

Lüneburg

Germany

s 25 s

Sales

800-265-3376

Burlington

ON, Canada

Simon Lewis

+92 8 910 1705

Yavne

Israel

Josh Romberg

847-226-5691

Marlton

NJ, U.S.

26

Raquel Caruso

888-2MULLER

Hauppauge

NY, U.S.

5, 26

Dragan Nikolic

224-634-8334

Knoxville

TN, U.S.

Sales

585-433-9087

Victor

NY, U.S.

25, 26 s

Susan Corwin

714-935-9130 Ext. 11

Anaheim

CA, U.S.

26

Mike Cabrera

619-731-0005

Miami

FL, U.S.

18, 26 s

Jon Congdon

888-820-9020

Webster

NY, U.S.

Cam Caraher

774-454-4472

Salem

NH, U.S.

s

Don Dubuque

978-807-2628

Andover

MA, U.S.

Scott Peterson

781-859-8974

North Andover

MA, U.S.

27 s

Richard Woodall

800-237-9630

Nokomis

FL, U.S.

27

Sales

916-781-7676

Roseville

CA, U.S.

s

Allan Quimby

704-927-3770

Huntersville

NC, U.S.

s

Jon Congdon

888-820-9020

Webster

NY, U.S.

s

Brett Stow

317-862-9096

Indianapolis

IN, U.S.

24

Josh Romberg

847-226-5691

Marlton

NJ, U.S.

Sales

585-433-9087

Victor

NY, U.S.

26 s

Susan Corwin

714-935-9130 Ext. 11

Anaheim

CA, U.S.

s

Sales

877-582-6735

Ottawa

Canada

s

Michel Lacaille

514-436-1185

Montreal

QC, Canada

s

Rick Shafranek

303-426-7171

Parsippany

NJ, U.S.

26

Sales

866-563-2533

Rochester

NY, U.S.

Paul Edwards

630-382-1800

Schaumburg

IL, U.S.

24 s

Dragan Nikolic

224-634-8334

Knoxville

TN, U.S.

25, 26

Dragan Nikolic

224-634-8334

Knoxville

TN, U.S.

Jon Congdon

888-820-9020

Webster

NY, U.S.

25, 26 s

Sales

213-889-2220

La Habra

CA, U.S.

s

Sales

+49 4131 96970

Lüneburg

Germany

s

Simon Lewis

+92 8 910 1705

Yavne

Israel

s

Naeran Rubio

201-529-8484

Holly Springs

NC, U.S.

26

Sales

800-956-4129

Clearwater

FL, U.S.

s

Sales

630-860-7300

Wood Dale

IL, U.S.

s

Rene Bourgeois

904-215-1411

Overath

Germany

s

Sales

800-280-6013

Sandston

VA, U.S.

s

Sales

800-253-3664

Sparta

MI, U.S.

s

Sales

636-349-6401

Fenton

MO, U.S.

Sales

800-345-8039

Wausau

WI, U.S.

26 s

Rene Bourgeois

904-215-1411

Overath

Germany

s

Ken Borgerding

336-264-7512

Graham

NC, U.S.

s

Sales

800-253-3664

Sparta

MI, U.S.

s

Sales

636-349-6401

Fenton

MO, U.S.

26

Sales

800-826-6332

Mobile

AL, U.S.

s

Angie Ostler

815-885-1300

Caledonia

IL, U.S.

26

Louis Rouhaud

704-458-1896

Charlotte

NC, U.S.

s

Sales

800-280-6013

Sandston

VA, U.S.

s

Sales

855-537-6691

Pittsford

NY, U.S.

s

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PAPER/SUBSTRATES, continued MGX Monadnock Paper Mills PRINT MIS Aleyant eProductivity Software PressWise by SmartSoft PROCESSING EQUIPMENT - POST Plockmatic Group Rollem International Standard Finishing Systems Tecnau PRODUCTION SOFTWARE BlueCrest Canon Enfocus, an Esko Company Mediaclip New ProImage America Racami LLC Rochester Software Associates RIGID SUBSTRATES MGX RIPS Fiery LLC - Specialty Production Applications New ProImage America Xitron LLC ROUTERS AXYZ Tailored Router Solutions SCANNERS - WIDE FORMAT Paradigm Imaging Group SLITTING EQUIPMENT Quantum Design Inc. Rollem International UV CURING Baldwin Technology - BW Converting DTF Station VARIABLE DATA PUBLISHING Aleyant Aurigma Inc. Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. XMPie A Xerox Company WEB TO PRINT Aleyant Aurigma Inc. Infigo Mediaclip OnPrintShop Rochester Software Associates XMPie A Xerox Company WHOLESALE PRINT PROVIDER Signs365 WIDE FORMAT PRINTERS Conde Systems Inc. DTF Station Durst Image Technology U.S. Epson America Inc. FUJIFILM NA Corp. Graphic Comm. Div. Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. Paradigm Imaging Group Roland DGA Corporation WORKFLOW Aleyant Canon Crawford Technologies Inc. DirectMail2.0 Eastman Kodak Company Enfocus, an Esko Company eProductivity Software HiFlow Solutions Markzware Inc. New ProImage America OneVision, Inc. PressWise by SmartSoft printIQ Rochester Software Associates

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PHONE

CITY

STATE/COUNTRY

PAGE

Sales

636-349-6401

Fenton

MO, U.S.

Lisa Taylor

603.588.3311

Bennington

NH, U.S.

26 s s

Sales

800-571-2138

Wheaton

IL, U.S.

Sales

N/A

Pittsburgh

PA, U.S.

s

Sales

888-227-7221

Westlake Villiage

CA, U.S.

26

Sales

585-433-9087

Victor

NY, U.S.

s

Susan Corwin

714-935-9130 Ext. 11

Anaheim

CA, U.S.

26 27 s

Don Dubuque

978-807-2628

Andover

MA, U.S.

Scott Peterson

781-859-8974

North Andover

MA, U.S.

Justin O'Donnell

844-622-BLUE

Danbury

CT, U.S.

s

Sales

800-385-2155

Melville

NY, U.S.

2, 24 24 s

Sales

+32 0 9 216 98 01

Gent

Belgium

Michel Lacaille

514-436-1185

Montreal

QC, Canada

Rick Shafranek

303-426-7171

Parsippany

NJ, U.S.

Matt Mahoney

678-730-7700

Atlanta

GA, U.S.

26 s

Ben Parker

585-262-2690

Rochester

NY, U.S.

s

Sales

636-349-6401

Fenton

MO, U.S.

26

Sales

800-545-9581

Ottawa

ON, Canada

25

Rick Shafranek

303-426-7171

Parsippany

NJ, U.S.

Bret Farrah

734-913-8080

Ann Arbor

MI, U.S.

26 s

Sales

800-361-3408

Waterdown

Canada

s

Marilu Lopez

888-221-7226

Orange

CA, U.S.

s

Angie Ostler

815-885-1300

Caledonia

IL, U.S.

26

Susan Corwin

714-935-9130

Anaheim

CA, U.S.

26

Robert Waddington

+1 913 310-3209

Green Bay

WI, U.S.

24

Sales

+86 755 2822 5550

Dongguan

China

24 s

Sales

800-571-2138

Wheaton

IL, U.S.

Dmitry Sevostyanov

800-661-8190

Alexandria

VA, U.S.

s

Sales

201-825-4000

Ramsey

NJ, U.S.

s

Sales

212-479-5166

New York

NY, U.S.

s s

Sales

800-571-2138

Wheaton

IL, U.S.

Dmitry Sevostyanov

800-661-8190

Alexandria

VA, U.S.

s

Chris Minn

+44 330 460 0071

Lindfield

West Sussex, U.K.

s

Michel Lacaille

514-436-1185

Montreal

QC, Canada

s

Naimish Patel

718-715-1551

Ahmedabad

Gujarat, India

s

Ben Parker

585-262-2690

Rochester

NY, U.S.

s

Sales

212-479-5166

New York

NY, U.S.

s

Sales

800-265-8830

Shelby Township

MI, U.S.

27, 28

Sales

800-826-6332

Mobile

AL, U.S.

s

Sales

+86 755 2822 5550

Dongguan

China

24 24 s

Sales

585-486-0340

Rochester

NY, U.S.

Sales

800-GO-EPSON

Los Alamitos

CA, U.S.

Ramona Serafino

888-346-2849

Hanover Park

IL, U.S.

s

Sales

201-825-4000

Ramsey

NJ, U.S.

s

Marilu Lopez

888-221-7226

Orange

CA, U.S.

s

Marc Malkin

800-542-2307

Irvine

CA, U.S.

s

Sales

800-571-2138

Wheaton

IL, U.S.

s

Sales

800-385-2155

Melville

NY, U.S.

2, 24 s

Roger Morin

866-679-0864

Toronto

ON, Canada

Sales

800-956-4129

Clearwater

FL, U.S.

s

Sales

866-563-2533

Rochester

NY, U.S.

24

Sales

+32 0 9 216 98 01

Gent

Belgium

Sales

N/A

Pittsburgh

PA, U.S.

24 s s

Sales

305-646-9933

Miami

FL, U.S.

Mary Gay Marchese

800-300-3532

Dayton

CA, U.S.

s

Rick Shafranek

303-426-7171

Parsippany

NJ, U.S.

26 s

Sales

201-938-0500

Wouburn

MA, U.S.

Sales

888-227-7221

Westlake Villiage

CA, U.S.

Carissa Smith

937-510-2021

Ann Arbor

MI, U.S.

26 s

Ben Parker

585-262-2690

Rochester

NY, U.S.

s

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ABSOLUTE Absolute Printing Equipment Service, Inc 5501 S. Franklin Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46239 U.S. Tel: 317-862-9096 absoluteprintingequipment.com •

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We are the distributor for the German made KAMA die cutters, foil, stampers, folder gluers, and positioning systems. The KAMA is a great solution for medium and short run work. We are also the importers for the German made Perfecta paper cutters and Baumann handling equipment. Perfecta cutters from 30.5 to 88.5 inches and Baumann joggers, lifts, unloaders, pile turners, and robotic handling.

Baldwin Technology - BW Converting 2300 S. Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI 54307-9005 U.S. Tel: 920-494-5601 bwconverting.com

Under their Baldwin Technology brand, BW Converting manufactures industrial enhance­ ment technology for the printing, packaging, textile, film extrusion, advanced battery, nonwovens, and other high-performance industrial applications.

canon

Canon 1 Canon Park, Melville, NY 11747 U.S. Tel: 800-815-4000 usa.canon.com

Canon U.S.A., Inc. is committed to helping our customers grow by providing an integrat­ ed array of automated, productive, user-friendly, and profitable solutions. With one of the broadest portfolios in the industry we develop hardware, such as digital inkjet and toner presses and wide format printers, workfiow software, and professional services to assist a commercial printer in growing their business and profits. Canon is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. See our ad, page 2.

Document Data Solutions 91 Commerce Rd., P.0.Box 919, Brookfield, CT 06804 U.S. Tel: 203-794-0520 dds-usa.com

Document Data Solutions has solutions to move your business forward. We offer complete monochrome and CMYK color inkjet printing solutions for both cutsheet and hybrid/web applications. Our ever-evolving Freedom Series print bars feature the latest printhead technology and our world class universal print controller.

[DT�9STATION DTF Station

No.18, Road No 2, Dawohengfeng, Changping Town, Dongguan, Guangdong 523000 China Tel: +86 755 2822 5550 dtfstationglobal.com

DTF Station is a leading provider of direct to film (DTF) printing solutions worldwide. Our comprehensive range includes A4, A3, A2, and 60 centimeters DTF solutions, along with cutting-edge UV DTF printers and heat press machines, empowering you to unleash your creativity and achieve exceptional results in the world of digital textile printing.

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Duplo USA Corporation 3050 S. Daimler St., Santa Ana, CA 92705 U.S. Tel: 800-255-1933 duplousa.com from orint to documents

Established in 1979, Duplo USA Corporation is the leading provider of innovative print finishing solutions. Our highly efficient, modular products streamline post-press produc­ tion for digital color and offset applications and perform with incredible precision that is second to none. In recent years, Duplo has expanded its product offerings to bring on demand print embellishment, packaging, and B2 finishing technologies to market.

Visit us at duplousa.com for more information.

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Durst Image Technology U.S. 667 Panorama Trail W., Rochester, NY 14623 U.S. Tel: 888-480-3588 durstus.com

Durst Image Technology U.S. is a world class manufacturer of professional wide and grand format digital UV inkjet printers for today's imaging industry. Durst products are designed for performance, reliability, and longevity offering you the highest print quality, productivity fiexibility, and efficiency. Learn more about Durst product offerings and discover new business opportunities. Durst-From Pixel To Output, We Keep You Printing.

Eastman Kodak Company

343 State St., Rochester, NY 14650 U.S. Tel: 866-563-2533 kodak.com

Kodak is a leading manufacturer in commercial print and advanced materials and chemicals. With 79,000 patents earned over 130 years, we believe in the power of technology and science to enhance what the world sees and creates. Our innovative, award-winning products, with our customer-first approach, make us the partner of choice for commercial printers worldwide. Kodak is committed to environmental stew­ ardship, including industry leadership in developing sustainable solutions for print.

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Enfocus, an Esko Company The Loop - Building Networks Raymonde de Larochelaan 13, Gent 9051 Belgium Tel: +32 0 9 216 98 01 enfocus.com I esko.com

Enfocus develops affordable, fiexible automation software for commercial and wide format printers. Our products, PitStop, Switch, Review, Phoenix, and Griffin enable print service providers to automate their business toward profitability while ensuring quality. Key to our platform is collaboration with industry partners and customers to foster mutual success. Enfocus automation solutions provide a seamless link between multiple systems by many vendors in prepress, press, and finishing. By connecting separate systems we transform production environments into unified automated workfiows. That translates into business tools that allow our customers to perform efficiently, accurately, and consistently. Enfocus, an Eska business unit, was established in 1993 and is headquartered in Gent, Belgium.

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KCJMCJFII GROUP MBOAmerica 4 E. Stow Rd., Ste. 12, Marlton, NJ 08053 U.S. Tel: 609-267-2900 mboamerica.com

MBO America offers a broad array of cutting edge, high-performance finishing solutions for inkjet and other digital print production environments. Whether cutsheet or roll-fed, inline or nearline, commercial print or packaging, MBO America can offer solutions expertise to make your production process more efficient. We have expanded our product portfolio to contain sheetfed finishing and folding, web finishing and folding, die-cutting, and pharma­ ceutical literature finishing. We specialize in automation, robotics, and one-step production systems that reduce labor, increase productivity, and provide a competitive advantage.

MGX 1500 Fenpark Dr., Fenton, MO 63026 U.S. Tel: 636-349-6401 mgxdigital.com

A manufacturing and coating center for digital printing substrates, MGX offers synthetic paper and specialty substrates for HP Indigo, Xerox, Konica Minolta, Ricoh, Fuji, and Canon digital presses. The company also provides toll coating services for a variety of applications. To learn more visit mgxdigital.com.

Muller Martini Corp 456 Wheeler Rd., Hauppauge, NY 11788 U.S. Tel: 888-2-Muller mullermartini.com

Muller Martini is the world's largest producer of print finishing solutions for commercial and book printers, trade binderies, and newspapers as well as short run and digital book manufacturers. See our ad, page 5.

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New ProlmageAmerica 8 Campus Dr., Ste. 105 #3017, Parsippany, NJ 08540 U.S. Tel: 929-322-8884 new-proimage.com

Prolmage America is a leading developer of innovative browser-based automated pro­ duction workfiows, ink optimization and color toning and correction software, and press registration solutions for commercial and newspaper printers.

belus· Nobelus 4841 Lumber Ln., Knoxville, TN 37921 U.S. Tel: 800-895-2747 nobelus.com

Nobelus offers a wide range of thermal laminates, adhesive-free films, pre-laminations, and thermal laminating equipment to digital print service providers across the print and packaging industry. From essential gloss and matte films to premium finishes and special effects, our solutions enable digital printers and converters to make products brands love. We also offer innovative solutions for the digital fiexible packaging market, including print web films, thermal pre-laminations, and PE films that support recyclable applications. Our line of thermal laminators includes units for nearly any print application, including single-sided lamination, double-sided lamination, embossing, cold foiling, and more. Nobelus provides industry leading service and support in nearly every market, including commercial print, prime labels, fiexible packaging, publications, digital photofin­ ishing, and print on demand. Nobelus solutions are driven by continuous innovation, inge­ nuity, and a desire to see our customers succeed. In every endeavor, we are committed to enhancing people, partners, and the world's brands. See our ad, page 25.

PressWise• PressWise by SmartSoft

31111 Agoura Rd., Ste. 250, Westlake Village, CA 91361-4448 U.S. Tel: 888-227-7221 presswise.com

PressWise is an end-to-end SaaS-based MIS and Print Workfiow Automation solution that comes complete with robust features such as unlimited web storefronts, estimat­ ing, quoting, order processing, workfiow management, complete shipping integration, fulfillment, and the ability to integrate with most other third party storefronts.

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Primera Technology, Inc. Two Carlson Parkway N., Plymouth, MN 55447 U.S.

Tel: 763-475-6676 primera.com

Headquartered in Plymouth, MN, Primera Technology, Inc. is one of the world's leading developers and manufacturers of specialty printing equipment, including the LX-Series Color Label Printers, AP-Series Label Applicators, Signature Slide and Cassette Printers, Bravo-Series CD/DVD/BD Disc Publishers, and Eddie, the Edible Ink Printer. Primera sells its products in more than 200 countries and territories globally.

Quantum Design Inc. 7550 Quantum Crt., Caledonia, IL 61011 U.S. Tel: 815-885-1300 quantumdi.com

For over 35 years Quantum Design strives to meet the needs of customers by providing quality equipment, reliable, speedy service, and innovative design. Originally founded in 1986 as a Control Systems Integrator, Quantum Design has added product lines such as KTI, CTC, and Quantum Roll Sheeters to directly serve the printing and packaging indus­ tries with converting equipment such as turret rewinders, butt and lap splicers, unwind tension controls, roll sheeters, service, and more.

RISO, Inc. 10 State St., Ste. 210, Woburn, MA 01801 U.S. Tel: 978-777-7377 us.riso.com

RISO, Inc., headquartered in Woburn, MA. is a wholly owned subsidiary of RISO Kagaku Corp., Japan's leading manufacturer and distributor of high-speed inkjet printers for the production print market. Its compact design and heatless imaging system reliably produces millions of variable data prints at speeds of up to 320 images per min­ ute/160 pages per minute duplexed. RISOs are environmentally friendly, inexpensive to operate, and easy to use.

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Rollem International 1650 S. Lewis St., Anaheim, CA 92805 U.S. Tel: 800-272-4391 rollemusa.com

Rollem specializes in automated slitting, scoring, and perforating systems and sheet-fed, rotary die-cutting systems. The Insignia die cutting systems offer ease of operation and quick changeovers. Ideal for folded cartons, packaging, gift cards, and more. Proudly made in the U.S.A. Jetstream is our bidirectional slitting, scoring, perforating system, ideal for postcards, business cards, shelf tags, and, with a folder/gluer, it is a fully automated direct mail finishing system. The Semi-Slitter kiss-cuts pressure-sensitive adhesive stock for stickers and labels. The Champion 990 is our economical scoring and perforating system.

Tell us about your finishing issues or bottlenecks and we'll provide you with options to streamline production, eliminate excess labor and waste while expanding your product of­ ferings. Sizes compatible with all press sizes up to B2 sheets. We look forward to assisting your team. Visit rollemusa.com/production-match or call us at 800-272-4391.

Shark Finishing Machinery 7745 NW 56 St., Miami, FL 33166 U.S. Tel: 619-797-6278 sharkmachinery.com

Shark Finishing Machinery manufactures and distributes digital print finishing solutions.

The Shark line offers a variety of equipment such as creasers, perforators, paper cutters, corner rounders, business card cutters, stitchers, UV coaters, perfect binders, paper joggers, and much more. Shark distributes through a global network of dealers and distributors and aims to become the most trusted name in the digital print finishing Industry. See our ad, page 18.

SHARP. Sharp Imaging and Information Company ofAmerica 109 Carolina Town Ln., Holly Springs, NC 27540 U.S. Tel: 800-BE-SHARP business.sharpusa.com

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) helps businesses achieve simply smarter work by assisting in workfiow management, creating immersive environments, and increasing productivity. SIICA offers secure production printers, office printer and copier solutions, commercial displays and projectors, Dyna­ book laptops, management and productivity software, and fully managed services.

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