Heading to Atlanta

Print Professionals Convene this Fall

By Cassandra Balentine

Printing United brings together several segments of print to one location. Here’s a sampling of what to expect on the show floor this October to help you strategize. Find extended show coverage online at dpsmagazine.com.

On the Floor

Here are vendor highlights expected from the show floor.

Aleyant, booth B17012, empowers print businesses with software and unmatched support to eliminate manual processes and foster profitable growth. Its automation print software reduces manual touches, errors, and production time. Connect online design to business to consumer and business to business online web to print storefronts. Integrate your print store to estimating, production management, and customer service and prepress automation. INFO# 300

AFFORD, booth B12106, displays its range of digital printing inks. With a focus on its play-and-plug solutions for direct to film, eco-solvent, and UV-curable printers, AFFORD shows its portfolio of solutions including chipped cartridges, bags, or bottles. A range of screen printing inks, pad printing inks, UV flexographic inks, and UV varnishes and coatings are also displayed. INFO# 301

AirTrim, booth B910, features the AirFlex family of portable trim waste removal systems. These machines are versatile enough to handle paper, plastic, film, and foil on a continual basis. With three sizes, there is an AirFlex to accommodate any machine capacity, plant layout, and budget. INFO# 302

ASLAN, booth C2461, highlights the glittering film SparkleColour ASLAN SC 123, the flocked decorative film CaressColour ASLAN CC 124, and the protective laminate MagicProtect Matt ASLAN SL 99 with its unique spray paint-repellent and anti-sticker surface.

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Baumer hhs, booth B1233, features its Aerto applicator for cleaner cutoff of fugitive gluing applications. The company also features camera-based verification of printed codes, as well as water scoring technology to allow for the best folding of onserts. Learn how Baumer’s gluing and verification technologies improve your key performance indicators and overall equipment effectiveness targets through cleaner glue application and longer runtimes. INFO# 304

BOBST, booth B17059, highlights its printing and converting technologies portfolio, including the DIGITAL MASTER series and the MASTER M6, while talking to visitors about their specific needs and challenges. INFO# 305

Canon U.S.A., Inc., booth B4033, showcases its range of solutions and printing innovations. Making its U.S. trade show debut is the imagePRESS

1. locr illustrates geo-based services in booth B9104.

2. Xeikon features digital print production solutions in booth B14057.

V1350 digital press, a versatile, high-volume production press. Also witness the newly introduced Colorado M-series with UVgel White Ink, which helps eliminate many hassles associated with white ink, as well as the versatility and efficiency of the imagePROGRAF printers. Explore the Arizona 2300 XTF flatbed printer equipped with FLOW technology and wrap up with a dive into the latest advancements of PRISMA workflow solutions, designed to help users optimize digital printing and large format processes. Engage with Canon’s industry experts who are eager to share their insights and help you use Canon solutions to elevate your business.

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The Challenge Machinery Company, booth B10039, displays a comprehensive line up of paper cutting equipment. The company features its CHAMP 185Pro hydraulic paper cutter, which brings large cutter strength and accuracy to the 18-inch cutting market. Fully programmable with a seven-inch, color touchscreen interface, this 120v machine rolls through standard 36-inch doorways. INFO# 307

Crawford Technologies, booth B1756, showcases how artificial intelligence transforms application onboarding and job setup for transactional and repetitive workflows. Highlighted products include tools that streamline job onboarding. Visitors will also see live demonstrations that showcase the power of Crawford Technologies’ SmartSetup, a no-code software solution that reduces file sizes by 90 percent; and cloud offerings like PRO DocNow, a fully automated and audited software as a service solution for document reengineering. INFO# 308

Customer’s Canvas by Aurigma, booth B7024, unveils the newest features of its web to print platform including advanced product management capabilities, expanded packaging support, and dynamic three-dimensional previews. INFO# 309

DirectMail2.0, booth B1745, continually accelerates omni-channel marketing advancements to bring responsive, fully trackable, and attributed direct mail campaigns to businesses, agencies, and commercial printers of all sizes. Discover the company’s latest updates such as TargetMatch with Addressable Geo, EnterpriseLevel API Integrations, Email Notifications, SOC-2 Certification, and DM20. ai, a predictive analytics platform built to improve omni-channel marketing results through machine learning. INFO# 310

Duplo USA, booth B11013, offers demonstrations of its growing line of automated print embellishment, packaging, and finishing equipment for both small and B2 formats. INFO# 311

DuPont, booth C553, shows how Artistri digital inks combine DuPont proprietary dispersions, polymers, and ink formulations for the most innovative digital inks in advanced printing. INFO# 312

Durst, booth B11033, showcases its Production Excellence solutions. Its offerings provide end-to-end coverage of entire printing production processes. It will have a selection of innovative printing systems as well as its advanced software solutions demonstrating full coverage “From Pixel To Output.”

INFO# 313 eProductivity Software, booth C1954, shows attendees how to experience the power of streamlined workflows. Whether you’re looking to enhance ecommerce capabilities, streamline print management with MIS/ ERP, optimize estimating and scheduling, gather critical data insights, or supercharge your mailing processes, eProductivity has you covered. INFO# 314

Epson, booth C2847, showcases solutions ideal for a variety of printing applications including the new SureColor F2270 hybrid direct to garment and direct to film printer along with a sneak peak of new technology. With the theme of the “Seventy5 Video Arcade,” attendees can play arcade games, drink coffee, and see live product demonstrations. INFO# 315

Fiery, booth C2646, showcases how the digital front end (DFE) is essential for all digital print, unifying the print room to drive productivity and press performance. Fiery demonstrates the new Fiery FS600 Pro platform, featuring enhanced automation, color, and job processing tools to increase employee and print system efficiency. Also see the new Fiery Command WorkStation 7, a central job management solution that connects to all Fiery driven cutsheet, large format, or high-speed inkjet printers to automate and consolidate print production processes. INFO# 316

GBC/SEAL, an ACCO Brands company, booth B10011, features a range of products from ACCO Brands including TruSens air purifiers, which are designed to improve indoor air quality in large professional spaces. INFO# 317

GEW, booth B1332, works alongside its North American distributor, GMH UV, to highlight its offerings for the commercial printing market. GEW offers both UV LED and mercury arc UV solutions for these applications. LeoLED, its watercooled UV LED solution, can be fitted in all positions on sheetfed printing presses with both a compact and a cassette version available. GEW’s water-cooled arc UV product, E4C, can be installed alongside LeoLED using GEW’s ArcLED technology, when requested by the printer. This allows for arc UV and UV LED lamps to be interchanged seamlessly on the same printing press. INFO# 318

Global Garage, booth B13097, highlights how it is a marketplace for used wide and grand format printing equipment from Agfa to Zünd and every manufacturer in between. INFO# 319

Global Imaging, booth B18033, discusses the newest products on the market like T3 Systems, Durst, Kongsberg, Summa, DigiTech, and Rexframe. INFO #320

Graphic Whizard, booth B2923, highlights its SinaJet digital die cutters and other finishing equipment. INFO # 321

Hybrid Software Group, booth B8079, highlights its six business units—HYBRID Software for label/packaging workflows; iC3D 3D visualization; ColorLogic GmbH color management;

Global Graphics Software RIP technology; Xitron RIPs/workflows driving most popular output devices; and Meteor Inkjet electronics, software, and systems driving industrial inkjet. INFO# 322

Infigo, booth B7051, invites attendees to take a look at the flexibility within its web to print platform, which allows for quick and effective storefronts that capture personalized orders even when you’re not working. Seamless integrations with solution providers like CERM, Hybrid, Enfocus, and Esko help to streamline workflows and create a hands-off approach to print production. INFO# 323

InSoft Automation, booth B9098, introduces Imp Version 13 with a powerful invention—“no-mix ganging.” For the first time Print Estimation is Industry 4.0 standard. In Version 13 handsfree “Quotation—Imposed Layouts—Job Card” generation is a reality. INFO# 324

IST America, booth B15045, features LEDCure, Traditional LAMPCure, Low Energy, Excimer, and Hybrid UV technology for sheetfed, wide web, narrow web, digital, and industrial applications. UV LED curing solutions from IST INTECH are also featured in the booth. INFO#325

INX International, booth B1944, offers an array of innovative advanced digital solutions including premium inkjet inks and digital printing systems as well as sustainable packaging inks and color management expertise. INFO# 326

Komori Corporation, booth B915, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Highlighting its history of pushing the print industry forward with innovative technologies, Komori displays an original Komori press from the 1930s, showing the stark contrast of developments in automation today. Komori shares many ways print providers can expand their revenue stream by offering new solutions in packaging and commercial print with Komori’s portfolio of offset presses that cover the complete range of today’s print requirements. INFO# 327

Kyocera, booth B16033, showcases the TASKalfa Pro 15000c and its growing portfolio of inkjet solutions. Its booth offers product demonstrations of the TASKalfa Pro 15000c, chances to meet the teams responsible for its latest inkjet developments, and a preview of its latest commerical inkjet innovation. INFO# 328 locr GEOservices and MAPS, booth B9104, offers personalized maps to show customers the way and geo-based services for more efficient and sustainable print and cross media campaigns. Keep an eye out for the company’s Atlanta guide with places worth visiting across the city.

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MBO America, booth B915, displays a range of finishing solutions that offer greater automation; faster makeready; idle time and downtime reduction; overall increased productivity; and ultimately increased profits. Highlighted products include the new MBO 23-inch Rollfed Folding Line for direct mail, a new Rollfed Stitching Line for booklets, and the Bograma Rotary Diecutter BSR550 for packaging and commercial finishing. Additionally, MBO unveils a new line of finishing modules, soon to be available in 2024. INFO# 330

MGX, booth B10092, features its extensive portfolio of pressure-sensitive films, synthetic paper, styrene, polyester, and rigid vinyl for lithographic and digital press technologies. INFO# 331

Muller Martini, booth B1617, invites attendees to step into a smart factory world this year. The company is setting the stage for you to explore and interact with digital equipment Connex workflow systems. Gain firsthand insights into the advantages of seamless integration. Witness the harmony between workflow and technology, demonstrating the value of a connected, efficient, future-ready print finishing environment. INFO# 332

Nobelus, booth B11087, runs the Komfi Amiga 52 Double, a thermal laminator that can perform single-sided and inline double-sided lamination. The Komfi Amiga Emboss, an ideal laminator for adding a traditional silver halide luster to digitally printed photos, is also featured. Visitors to the booth are invited to feel the rugged, sandy roughtouch finish of FineGrit Laminate and see a variety of samples from the newly launched Flexible Packaging Film Portfolio. INFO# 333

OneVision, booth B1309, demonstrates its modular automation software and highlights the power of connecting and automating production processes— a key to greater efficiency and production reliability for print service providers. INFO# 334

Plockmatic-Morgana, booth B1333, highlights the full range of Morgana document finishing devices and new packaging/cutting solutions. Modeled for efficiency, versatility, and productivity the company’s booklet making systems continue to expand capabilities, now up to 224 pages with the PowerSquare line-up, and with 11x8.5-inch landscape functionality, or up to 11x11-inch format. The BM4000 and BM5000 series, all fed by its VFX Feeder with optional bar code reading, offer a solution to meet the requirements of most applications packed into a compact design footprint. The company’s new ColorCut branded packaging and labeling solutions and offline coating technologies are also demonstrated throughout the show. INFO# 335

Printware, booth B1455, highlights the iJetColor 1175 and iJetcolor 1175 Pro. INFO# 336

Quadient, booth B721, showcases two new color digital printers. The MACH 7 digital printer is a full-color tabletop inkjet printing system designed to run envelopes, mailers, and flats with 1,200 dpi print quality and pigmented HP inks that provide over 11 inches of print width, bleed capability, extra contrast, and durability. Additionally, Quadient’s new inline MACH 9DS solution is shown running with Quadient’s popular DS-700iQ inserter to produce dynamically matched and vibrant full-color envelopes in a single intelligent process to improve productivity and profitability. INFO# 337

Ricoh Graphic Communications, booth B1916, features an immersive TMI is BEAUTIFUL art gallery, featuring museum-quality prints created by a diverse group of artists and produced using Ricoh’s printing technology. On display is the first public debuts of its next-generation flagship press, the RICOH Pro C9500, the allnew RICOH Pro C7500 5th Color Series, the new RICOH Auto Color Adjustor, and the EFI Pro 30H. INFO# 338

Rollem, booth B2107, offers live demonstrations of its finishing products, including the Jetstream automated XY Slit/ Score/Perf system, plus a new economical Champ990 Slit/Score/Perf system for shorter runs. Rollem’s Advantage Folding/ Gluing system operates near-line or inline with most Rollem systems. Rounding out the demonstrations is the Semi-Slitter, designed for kiss cutting of pressure-sensitive decals and labels. INFO# 339

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (Sharp), booth B17013, showcases its new digital press technologies. Sharp shares major advancements in its production print capabilities with the preview of the first in a new line of digital printing presses built on proven technology, and a showing of its newly launched Pro Series light production models with exciting new features. The Color BP Digital Press Series is specifically made for designers and print operators who want to level up their printing game. The presses boast speeds of up to 120 pages per minute, are equipped with a powerful Fiery digital front end, and print up to six colors in one pass, including CMYK, gold, silver, bright pink, textured, and clear toners. The new Pro Series light production models are the first to offer optional Fiery Print Servers that utilize the latest Fiery Platforms and are designed and built for the print-on-demand market and span across all industries that have central reprographics departments or in-plant print facilities.

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SmartSoft , booth B2951, shows the latest updates to PressWise, its all-inone Print MIS, Web Storefront, and Print Automation platform. This includes new integration with PlanProphet, the CRM platform tailored to the print industry, PCIcompliant payment handling, as well as numerous other enhancements throughout the entire PressWise platform.

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Standard Finishing Systems, booth B2532, brings its diverse line of Hunkeler and Horizon feeding and finishing solutions. Its booth hosts live demonstrations of die cutting, perfect binding and trimming, slitting and creasing, folding, saddlestitching, and roll-fed print solutions including a Hunkeler/Horizon Rollto-Cut solution featuring the Hunkeler UW8 Unwinder and CS8 Cutter inline with the Horizon StitchLiner Mark V Saddlestitcher producing stitched booklets from pre-printed rolls. INFO# 342

Vanguard, booth B11049, invites attendees to come see a new Vanguard Digital. It showcases the diversity of its portfolio, bringing a solution for every print service provider. The company also unveils its latest flatbed printer. Booth features include VK3220T-HS, VKH900-HS, VKR3200-HS, and VR6DHS. INFO# 343

Xeikon, booth B14057, features digital print production solutions for the commercial/graphic arts, label, and packaging industries in its booth. The company offers both dry toner and UV inkjet technologies best suited to your work output. Stop by to see live-feed demonstrations and connect with one of its specialists. INFO# 344

Zund America, booth C2627, introduces Q-Line, the new and most advanced, fourth generation of Zünd Digital Cutting Systems designed for fully automated, non-stop, pallet-to-pallet production in packaging and display manufacturing. Also featured is all the latest #LetsTalkWorkflow innovations making digital cutting and finishing workflow automation more efficient, productive, and profitable than ever. INFO# 346

Lots to See

This is just a sampling of products expected at the upcoming Printing United show. Visit dpsmagazine.com for an expanded version of this preview with continued updates, as well as a wrap up in our November/December issue. dps