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Contents Page 6 Memjet brings high-speed, high-quality Inkjet Printing to All in Print China 2018 8 Newest innovations in the company’s portfolio for digital textile production 12 The most powerful workflow on the market 14 New Zealand’s Benefitz installs country’s first Fuji Xerox Iridesse 18 CGS launches ORIS X GAMUT 20 Industry’s first digital corrugated workflow ecosystem boosts productivity and flexibility 24 Join the best in package printing and labelling at PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL 2019 26 Artificial Intelligence in coding technology 30 36 38 40 44 48

INDOPLAS, INDOPACK and INDOPRINT 2018 reports record attendance Virtual and Augmented Reality as Helping Hands in Production The Truth and Values of partnering with your recruitment agency. Keeping your press in peak condition Digital to support evolution of finishing industry News from around the world

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brings high-speed, to All in Print China 2018 Chinese OEM partners use Memjet’s DuraLink technology to create affordable printers with the speed and quality needed to produce high-volumes of labels Memjet has formed partnerships with Shanghai UPG International Trading Co., Ltd (UP Group), and Liaoning Zheng Hong Basch (Basch). These leading manufacturers are the first in China to use Memjet’s DuraLink printing technology to develop highvolume label printing presses. Basch and the UP Group, along with Memjet executives, will be discussing how these breakthrough solutions produce labels that meet the demands of the fastmoving Chinese consumer market at All in Print China on Oct. 24-28. “Five years ago, Memjet envisioned an additional inkjet technology that would bring our trademark quality, speed and affordability to high-volume print markets,” says Len Lauer, chief executive officer at Memjet. “With our DuraLink technology, we have realized this vision. This new technology combines a long-life printhead, durable pigment ink, 2.5-meter maximum print width and a range of versatile modules. Together, these features give

Printer with DuraLink Modules and Components

partners a cost-effective way to develop next-generation solutions in labeling, commercial, packaging, and industrial printing markets and beyond.” High-Quality, High-Speed Label Production Becomes a Reality Two partners will be showing DuraLink solutions at All in Print China. Located in Yingkou, Liaoning Zheng Hong Basch Digital Technology (Basch) is engaged in the development, production and marketing of CTP and digital inkjet printing technology. The company is using DuraLink to develop the Leopard DL-2200 Ink-Jet Printer. The Leopard DL-220 was designed with key Chinese customers inputs. The mono black DuraLink high-speed printing system, combined with the low-cost and environmentally friendly water-based inks, provide a solution that supports the specific needs of the express delivery labels and logistics industry in China.

DuraLink Printhead Modules

Using DuraLink means the Leopard DL-2200 Ink-Jet Printer can produce resolutions up to 1600 x 1585 dpi and prints at speeds of up to 203 meters per minute (668 feet per minute).The high speeds of the Leopard DL-2200 mean that printers can produce jobs faster and more efficiently, all from one location, creating greater profit potential for the printer. Basch will also be showcasing its new color inkjet Minipress label printer Pantera® 3322C and the new Pantera®

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, high-quality Inkjet Printing

DuraLink Printhead TB350 media coating machine for dye-based inkjet. Based on Memjet’s VersaPass technology, this inkjet and coating system allow users to print on almost any substrate. The waterbased inks used in the VersaPass technology, give users an affordable and environmentally label printing solution. Visitors can learn more about these label-printing solutions in the Basch stand E6A241. Shanghai UPG International Trading Co., Ltd Located in Shanghai, UP Group has developed the first DuraLink color label press in China: the DuMax/ DiMax250 Digital Label Printer. UP Group was founded in 2001 and has since become a leader in manufacturing and supplying printing, packaging, plastic, food processing, converting machinery and related consumables in China. Although its primary business is focused on China, it also exports to more than 80 countries. The DuMax/DiMax250 Digital Label printer is an affordable and flexible solution that has a printing width of 222.8 mm and can print at speeds up to 203 meters per minute. The printer has a high resolution of up to 1600 x 1585 dpi, making it the ideal labeling solution for the field of fast-moving consumer goods that require high-quality printing and accurate flesh tones. The DuMax/DiMax250 Digital Label Printer uses environmentally friendly, aqueous pigment ink. This ink has no volatile organic solvents. It is safer

for people and for the environment. Because the ink cleaning process is fully automated, it is easier and more cost effective to use than other UV cured inks. UP Group will discuss DuMax/ DiMax250 Digital Label Printer in stand N2B349. “The feedback from these OEMs indicates that DuraLink addresses a need in the marketplace that has not been met,” says Eric Owen, general manager at Memjet. “OEMs who serve the high-volume label, packaging and commercial print markets now have the technology they need to create a new breed of printing solutions designed specifically for the markets they serve.” The Package Printing Opportunity Don Allred, vice president of packaging at Memjet will conduct a presentation at the International Packaging Printing Forum that is being held in conjunction with All in Print China. Details of this presentation are as follows: Topic: DuraLink: A New Pigmentbased, Digital Inkjet Modular Technology Platform for the Development of Customized Print Solutions This presentation will provide an overview of how the fast production speeds, 1600 dpi print quality, and environmentally friendly inks of

DuraLink Ink

Memjet’s new printhead technology are creating robust applications in the label, packaging, and commercial printing markets. This presentation will be held on October 26, 2018, from 11:15-11:40. About Memjet Memjet is a global leader in the development of digital inkjet technology that brings an unmatched combination of speed, simplicity and affordability, transforming what is possible in color printing. Memjet’s original technology platform, VersaPass, is an aqueous, dye-based, single-pass digital print system that enables on-demand printing in a variety of markets, including desktop labeling, mailing and addressing, wide format and commercial press. The DuraLink digital printing platform expands Memjet’s industry-leading speed, simplicity and affordability to a broader range of commercial, packaging and industrial printing markets.

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Newest innovations in the company’s portfolio for digital textile production EFI brought its newest innovations in the company’s portfolio for digital textile production to ITMA Asia. The EFI exhibit at the tradeshow featured an advanced ecosystem of technology including the breakthrough EFI Reggiani COLORS, a digital textile printer offering high-end production in up to 12 colours; the EFI Reggiani TERRA solution featuring new pigment ink with binder for a greener, faster and competitive textile process; EFI Optitex® 2D/3D CAD design software; and the EFI Fiery® DesignPro software suite for print preparation and production. With these products, designers, brands and manufacturers alike benefit from the ability to speed time to market and deliver stunning, digitally printed apparel, home textiles and more. The EFI ecosystem of textile technologies leverages EFI Reggiani’s 70 years as a leader in textile industry innovation with digital and conventional processes. EFI Reggiani products, along with some of the industry’s most advanced software innovations, simplify the transition from conventional to digital production.

At ITMA Asia, EFI experts will highlight the company’s completely renewed digital printer line, including products that give users improved production workflows and the ability to move to greener, more environmentally friendly processes. Breakthrough COLORS for digital textile printing The Reggiani COLORS printer – EFI’s fourth high-tech industrial textile printer launched in less than one year

of focused, innovative development – offers a unique imaging configuration that is especially important for customers seeking to establish a distinct competitive advantage. The printer runs at speeds up to 560 square metres per hour, delivering unmatched printing quality and uniformity with an extended colour gamut, superior colour depth and increased penetration into fabric.

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NEW LEVELS OF QUALITY AND PRODUCTION IN COLOUR PRODUCTION The imagePRESS C850/C750/C650C has been designed to meet the all the challenges of the colour production market. Ideal for busy CRD and GA environments, the imagePRESS C850/C750/C650 combines exceptional image quality with powerful productivity and offers the versatility to create extensive and innovative applications across a wide range of media, including heavyweight coated stocks and envelopes.

It can flexibly handle everything from short runs to complex variable data printing for personalised print communications – all within a small but scalable footprint. And with extended finishing capabilities and fast turnarounds it’s the perfect choice to help you meet every print challenge. Plus it offers an excellent return on investment – bringing time and cost savings to demanding CRDs and revenue generating opportunities to Graphic Arts environments.

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10 Users can place the printer’s 12 colours in a high-productivity 6+6 configuration for superior imaging at much faster throughput speeds. An innovative continuous ink recirculation system ensures outstanding reliability and lets users print with a wider variety of inks while reducing purging and maintenance. Plus, proprietary electronics on the printer reduce setup time and streamline maintenance tasks. New EFI Reggiani printing software on the COLORS model allows for realtime image processing, which improves users’ overall workflow performance. The printer, which is available in 180, 240- and 340-mm widths, can also use nearly any configuration of inks – including special inks, inks with different chemistry types, and special treatments. At ITMA Asia, EFI also presented the Reggiani TERRA solution for direct-to-textile production. EFI Reggiani TERRA eliminates the need for steaming or washing on direct-totextile applications using a greener, more-efficient polymerisation process that takes place as printed textile goes through the printer’s on-board dryer. The EFI Reggiani TERRA range of printer solutions merge unparalleled reliability coming from decades of experience in textile digital printing with cutting-edge innovations of a new pigment with binder offering. Users can achieve superior results – including

excellent wet and dry fastness, intense colours and fine detail reproduction – while using less time, water and energy. “We have expanded our role as a trusted advisor to help customers deliver better productivity and profitability in digital textile applications with several new EFI Reggiani printer launches in the past year, including our FLEXY and VOGUE printers,” said EFI Reggiani Vice President and General Manager Adele Genoni. “Products on display at ITMA Asia, such as our top-ofthe-line Reggiani COLORS printer and our new TERRA solution, mean our customers gain new competitive strengths from one of the industry’s most complete portfolios of leadingedge digital design, preparation and production technologies.” World-class design and prep technology for digital textile production The new version of EFI Optitex software on display, O/18, delivers a faster, more customisable, user-friendly experience, saving time and resources with a faster time to market. It includes an all-in-one avatar solution that allows users to customize avatars, adjust morphs, create sizes and define poses to visualise a final draped result and enable accurate fit. The software also provides more than 100 types of pre-defined fabrics to choose from. Users can now visualise

their designs before creating physical samples in a better, more realistic digital environment. And, a new EFI Optitex Marker Creation Wizard enables users to create and define multiple markers within a single, user-friendly interface. The new version 4 of EFI’s Fiery DesignPro software suite at ITMA Asia includes new and updated plugins that significantly reduce the time and effort needed to create repeat patterns and sophisticated colourways directly within Adobe® Photoshop®. The new tools now also offer multichannel separations with more colour depth, eliminating the need to reduce designs to indexed colours. Users also gain superior fidelity with smoother transitions and gradients and optimum colour results, especially for digitally printed textiles. Exclusive bi-directional integration between Fiery DesignPro and Fiery digital front ends (DFEs) for textile applications provides a seamless handshake between design and production. All production and sampling print queues are at designers’ fingertips, allowing direct submission of print-ready data from Illustrator® or Photoshop to the Fiery DFE without flattening, exporting or cumbersome hot folder management.

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The most powerful workflow on the market Xeikon has announced the newest version of its X-800 digital frontend (DFE). It delivers maximum automation to enable the most powerful workflow on the market.

The X-800 6.0 combines superior and consistent print with industry-leading productivity to enable digital printers to process their print jobs, no matter how complex, in the fastest, most flexible and secure way. It is upgradable to all press-models from the Panther UV inkjet presses – the PX3000 and PX2000 to the Xeikon 3000 series to the Cheetah series for labels and the Xeikon 8000 and 9000 series for the graphic arts markets. The solution enables print service providers to reduce job preparation time, automate converting and serve a new business which can only be enabled through digital print, such as variable data. “We are constantly innovating our press portfolio and, as a result our, software solutions that support them, so our customers can maximise their production possibilities,” comments Filip Weymans, Vice President Marketing at Xeikon. “The Xeikon

X-800 6.0 DFE builds on our highly successful and established dedicated Xeikon press software platform that works with open standards and delivers scalable functionality.” Weymans continues: “It will allow all our customers to add value no matter their specialty area. From label and packaging converters to operations with high-volume data throughput requirements, the latest version will help them streamline their workflow, reduce job preparation time for even the most complex work and become more responsive and efficient. “Our X-800 DFE is designed from a digital printing perspective to outperform any other DFE in the market when it comes to the level of automation possible. X-800 6.0 strongly focuses on enhancing operational capabilities, one of which is automated impositioning. Weymans explains: “Streamlining this process can easily help operations save hundreds

of prepress and job preparation hours per year. This alone delivers a clear and measurable value.” To demonstrate the possible business gains for individual operations Xeikon has launched a new initiative called “Workflow Challenge”. Customers can request an online review by simply mailing info@xeikon.com comparing the X-800 6.0 to other workflows. Adds Weymans: “Simply seeing the impact a software solution has on other similar operations does not always make it easy to understand how it will help your business’s performance. With our Workflow Challenge, a much more direct comparison can be made helping define specific goals that will achieve tangible results. We will highlight how job automation reduces job preparation, enables variable data management and supports web to print with laser die cutting.”

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New Zealand’s Benefitz installs country’s first Fuji Xerox Iridesse One of the country’s top print, signage, design and web companies, Benefitz, has become one of the first in New Zealand to install the Fuji Xerox Iridesse press. Based on Auckland’s North Shore, Benefitz is one of the country’s top print, signage, design and web companies. Benefitz has a reputation as an early adopter of new technology, so the Iridesse installation comes as no surprise. As a customer of Fuji Xerox for over two decades, Benefitz has consistently counted as one of the first to the market with the manufacturer’s new printing technology. Aidan Bennett, managing director of Benefitz, said, “We are proud to be a Premium Partner of Fuji Xerox New Zealand. The relationship allows us to be at the forefront of technology, ensuring we are providing high quality and innovative solutions for our customers.”

He pointed out that the Fuji Xerox Iridesse Press offers massive advantages in quality and capability over the technology it has replaced.

Its six colour print engine offers four process colours plus specialty dry ink with offset-like metallic colours. It also has white and clear inks.

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“The introduction of the Iridesse Press has seen massive advancements in overall print quality and we are able to offer our customers many new digital print options,” Bennett added. “The ability to print white is huge, as well as the added ‘special’ metallic colours in addition to clear, and being able to print on up to 400gsm thick card. Our digital team is fizzing about the possibilities.” Benefitz fittingly installed the new machine during the company’s 30th birthday celebration month. “Fuji Xerox is incredibly proud to have had a business partnership with Benefitz for over 20 years,” said Peter Thomas, managing director of Fuji Xerox New Zealand. "We are also very excited to be delivering our new Iridesse digital press to Benefitz this month. We both believe that this new technology platform will allow Benefitz to enhance its position as one of New Zealand’s premier businesses in its field.” The Iridesse press achieves the quality advancements with its Super EA Eco dry ink. For higher image quality, this new ink has a high viscoelasticity and its particle size has shrunk by 20 per cent. This smaller particle size means greater smoothness and better quality of fine detail with improved dot reproducibility. The toner has a lower melt point and a reduced viscosity which uses less heat, therefore saving power. Thicker substrates will travel through the machine faster. Each toner cartridge can produce more printed pages, so operators can expect

longer times for continuous printing, owing to less replacement frequency. The designers have made the PC user interface vertical and attached the LCD monitor with a dedicated arm. Monitor options are 38cm to 60cm. The operator can move the monitor’s arm back and forth and around, and also adjust its height. The screen rotates 180 degrees, allowing the operator to check it screen from the back side. The new Iridesse press joins the range of digital solutions at Benefitz, which includes the iGen press. Fuji Xerox Iridesse broadens the possibilities for print Fuji Xerox sees endless possibilities for Benefitz to take advantage of the Iridesse’s capabilities. The machine’s large range of applications can expand the market for printed products. The Iridesse prints six colours at 120 pages per minute on stock rated from 52 to 400gsm. It is able to produce banner sheets of 729mm (two-sided) and 1200mm (one-sided) and it can handle a range of media from plain and coated paper to variations of specialty paper (coloured paper, aluminised paper, films, envelopes, embossed paper, and so on). The paper weight for auto duplexing is 360gsm. It offers CMYK plus two specialty colour stations and a range of specialty dry inks (Gold, Silver, Clear and White), along with metallic effects with a mixture of gold/silver and Pantone metallic as well as enhanced finishing

with three-sided trimming and creasing. Users can output multiple special colours in one pass, such as simultaneous printing of gold and silver. The Fuji Xerox Iridesse at a glance: • Six colour print engine • Specialty dry ink realises offset- like metallic colours – Gold, Silver • Also prints White dry ink and Clear dry ink • Resolution 1200x1200dpi using 10bit RIP rendering • Sheet size up to of 729mm or 1200mm • Enables printing on a wide range of stocks, from 52 to 400gsm

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CGS launches ORIS X GAMUT The new product enables expanded gamut printing and brilliant images – with software instead of expensive ink CGS introduces ORIS X GAMUT, a fully automated software product for expanded gamut printing on conventional and digital presses. ORIS X GAMUT expands the full colour space and multi-colour ink set of the press. A specific spot colour can be reproduced without the need for a special ink formulation - a feature of definite interest to brand owners and the packaging and label industries. In addition, ORIS X GAMUT increases the colour saturation of images, especially important in the production

of brilliant pictures for photobooks and complex packaging designs, for example. All this is possible through a perfect match of software features and intelligent workflow tools. ORIS X GAMUT extracts the DNA of the spot and CMYK/RGB colours in the print job and translates them into the expanded fixed colour palette (CMYK+n) of the press. Usually this expanded gamut is achieved at press by adding orange, green and violet to the standard process inks (CMYK+OGV).

The process makes use of the included special colour reference tables, i.e. the Pantone colour library or a table created automatically from imported CxF data. The software leads the user through the whole process, from reading in the test chart to output of the final, optimised, print job – all done automatically. ORIS X GAMUT has many advantages, not just to the printer but also the brand owner and end customer. Press set-up and make ready

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19 times are significantly reduced, regular ink changes and the subsequent cleanup time are, for all intents, eliminated â&#x20AC;&#x201C; especially important with short run jobs. Press up-time is greatly increased as the fixed ink set means that different print jobs can be combined into a single press run. Expensive special inks are no longer required, are not wasted and inventory costs are reduced. Paper waste is also reduced. All leading to a much more environmentally friendly process. An incredible amount of time and costs are saved in many areas of the print production workflow. ORIS X GAMUT frees up resources for the printer, enabling an increased production capacity. With an increase in production capacity printers can focus more energy on winning new customers.

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Industry’s first digital corrugated workflow ecosystem boosts productivity and flexibility The HP One Package workflow suite for PageWide Industrial corrugated presses, the industry’s first ecosystem for digital corrugated printing. HP One Package offers software and solutions from HP and partners to help converters maximize the flexibility of digital production. HP One Package workflow streamlines submission and preparation of orders, allowing converters to take advantage of an array of digital value-added possibilities, including solutions for brands’ consumer engagement and piracy protection using variable data, imagery and unique ID serialization. One Package’s production management and automation software also enhances operational performance and optimizes the supply chain. The suite supports a range of industry third-party workflow solutions, including MIS and pre-press, HP’s powerful print servers, color management tools, and PrintOS cloudbased management applications. HP One Package complements HP’s growing portfolio of corrugated digital

presses, including the HP PageWide C500 press for post-print and HP PageWide T1190 for pre-print. “HP is revolutionizing corrugated printing with digital flexibility, offering

high-volume productivity, foodsafe inks, and now a sophisticated and integrated workflow solution to drive corrugated jobs from order to fulfillment,” said Eric Wiesner, General Manager, PageWide Industrial division,

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HP has reinvented the versatility, productivity and quality of Corrugated printing so that you can stay ahead of your competitors. From basic corrugated to high value boxes, reduce delivery times on long and short runs while providing offset-substitutable quality. Always with end-to-end support from HP. The HP PageWide T400S Press gives you preprint and digital in one. The HP Scitex 17000 Corrugated Press ensures high-quality results delivered cost-effectively. Meanwhile, the HP PageWide T1100S Press with Multi-lane Printing Architecture cost-effectively prints multiple short runs with variable box sizes on one roll. As with all HP PageWide Presses, you can take advantage of HP PrintOS, an open and secure cloud-based print production operating system to help you get more out of your HP presses and printers, simplify and automate your production process and enable new forms of collaboration. Find out more: hp.com/go/pagewidepress/corrugated, hp.com/go/scitex/corrugated and hp.com/go/PrintOs ÂŠ 2017 HP Development Company, L.P.

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HP customers may receive training and color management consulting from HP’s workflow partner ColorGATE.

HP Inc. “Whether converters adopt a strategy for digital pre-print or digital post-print, HP One Package provides an integrated set of solutions for endto-end productivity.” Integrating digital production into current environment HP One Package allows converters to unlock the potential of digital print, while integrating HP digital presses into existing production and business workflows. In addition to HP’s own workflow components, HP selects and qualifies partners and integrates these products. HP One Package workflow suite includes: HP workflow solutions • High-performance print servers – featuring high RIP power for demanding post-print and pre-print production. HP Production Prime Print Server is provided on the HP PageWide C500 Press, and HP Production Elite Print Server for the HP PageWide T400S and T1100 series presses. Production Elite

also supports high-volume, short-run batch processing of multi-lane jobs. • HP One Package Elite – Automation software for high-volume digital preprint, providing advanced, on-the-fly layout and corrugator preparation. This software is built upon HP PrintOS Site Flow, HP’s leading cloud-based production management solution. • HP PrintOS – HP’s open, cloudbased print software platform created for converters to transform the management of IT, production and business, including interaction with brands. HP PrintOS Box simplifies print file receipt, content validation and routing to production. PrintOS Site Flow efficiently manages hundreds of thousands of jobs per day, from web order submission to shipment. • HP Packaging Color Studio – Color management tools and services to meet brand color standards and optimize color results in multiple color modes.

• HP SmartStream Designer, HP Mosaic, and HP SmartStream Composer Variable data printing (VDP) tools to enable sophisticated, high-value jobs for brands. HP SmartStream Designer and HP Mosaic offer unlimited variable data, imagery, and color for high-value brand campaigns. 1 HP SmartStream Composer provides accelerated composition for high volume applications. • HP Link Technology - Embedded marks and codes enable tracking and tracing for brand protection, supply chain efficiency and customer engagement. With unique serialized marks, every package or display can have a unique digital identity. Workflow solutions HP’s One Package partners HP’s One Package integrates leading workflow solutions from HP's SmartStream partner ecosystem. Partner solutions now available include ColorGATE, Erhardt+Leimer, Esko, Kiwiplan, PXI Digital (Box It Now®), and Witron. • Packaging design workflow management, file creation and prepress automation solutions from Esko . • MIS connectivity – Automated file submission and control. HP offers application program interfaces (APIs) and software development kits (SDKs), in addition to integration with leading vendors, Kiwiplan and WITRON. • Web2package –a PrintOS-integrated web-to-print portal solution from workflow partner PXI Digital Solutions (Box It Now®), enabling converters to reach more end-users, accelerating the design and ordering process. • Corrugator control – Enabling efficient processing of digital preprinted rolls with integrated solutions from Erhardt+Leimer.

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Join the best in package printing and labelling at PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL 2019 According to a marketsandmarkets report, the global packaging printing market size is projected to reach USD 574.47 Billion by 2026, with Asia-Pacific projected to account for the largest share in the packaging printing market in 2021 backed by the rise in manufacturing activities.

In particular, the packaging printing market will be driven by strong growth in the demand from the food and pharmaceuticals sectors. The growing pharmaceutical industry and its popularity of using convenient packaging alongside growing demand for packaged and branded products in the food and beverage industry are major drivers of the market. Label market segment estimated to have the largest share The packaging printing market, on the basis of packaging type, is classified into labels, flexible packaging, corrugated, folding cartons, and others, which includes rigid plastic packaging and metal packaging. The labels segment currently accounts for the largest share and is expected to grow further due to its numerous applications such as displaying sequential barcodes and numbering, variable text, titles, or graphics, and adding substantial value to the product. A new study from Smithers Pira – The Future of Printed Labels Market to 2019 – shows that Asia is the largest regional producer of labels and its share will grow to more than 41% of the world’s value by 2019. Labelling Zone @ PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL 2019 On the back of these market trends, the labelling zone returns with as a thematic, targeted setting for those involved in the end-to-end functions of the label market to showcase their latest label technology, new

materials, adhesives and manufacturing application methods, with an exhibit range that will include smart labels, flexo presses, inspection system and RFID. Beyond serving as a launch pad to showcase smart and innovative labelling technologies, the labelling zone will also allow exhibitors to engage with targeted buyers from vertical markets such as consumer goods, food & beverage, cosmetics, luxury goods, pharmaceuticals, electronics, retail and logistics. Some past exhibiting names at the last edition of PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL include: Bangsung Technology (Thailand) Co Ltd, Harn Engineering Solutions Public Company Limited, Holographic Label Sdn Bhd, HP PPS Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, IBrain Advance and Technology Co Ltd, K Laser Technology (Thailand) Co

Ltd, Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Thailand) Co Ltd, Label Source Printing Machine Co Ltd, Perma-Flex Co Ltd, PMC Label Materials Co Ltd, RotoMetrics (SE Asia) Co Ltd, Thai KK Industry Co Ltd, Ritta Speed Label Co Ltd and KURZ (Thailand) Ltd. Commenting on their company’s participation in 2017 is Supreecha Muangsaen, Managing Director of KURZ (Thailand) Ltd who shared that the exhibition has been very good for his brand. “We received a lot of enquiries from customers throughout the exhibition and are very happy to have met with our participation objectives.” Space booking for PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL 2019 and the labelling zone is now open. To book, visit www.pack-print.de or email us at ppi@mda.com.sg

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Artificial Intelligence in coding technology Koenig & Bauer presents new products and services at FachPack • • • •

Koenig & Bauer unveils Artificial Intelligence with Augmented Reality Kyana” is the voice of digitalisation in coding and marking CorruCUT, CorruFLEX and CorruJET at FachPack VariJET 106 – the future of the digital packaging market

From corrugated board and folding box printing to invisible labelling for perfume flacons – visitors to FachPack, the European trade fair for packaging, processes and technology, in Nuremberg, Germany, can experience the Koenig & Bauer Group's broad portfolio live. The joint stand manned by subsidiaries Koenig & Bauer Coding, Koenig & Bauer Sheetfed and Koenig & Bauer Digital & Webfed will present the latest trends in the growing packaging market. Two names are new: Koenig & Bauer

Coding operated under the name KBAMetronic until the middle of the year and is using the Group's new brand identity to introduce an internationally rec-ognisable company name. Under the name Kyana, the company is also launching the first Artificial Intelligence system with an augmented reality application in coding printing. In future this technol-ogy will help to prevent operating errors, train staff and service technicians, and make processes more efficient. The foundations have been laid for further applications in other areas of Koenig & Bauer.

Artificial Intelligence in coding printing – Kyana speaks to users Kyana, the alphaJET’s artificial intelligence system, is an extremely effective 4.0 concept that goes far beyond previously known IoT (Internet of Things) applications, especially in B2B. Coding thus emphasises the Koenig & Bauer Group's role as digital trailblazer. The focus is on a valuable digi-talisation concept that combines various advantages of the latest technologies in a logical way

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27 Kyana learns permanently and adapts to various situations, gives advice on process optimisation and thinks one step ahead. The spotlight is on predictive maintenance, increasing availability and ensuring optimal production and printing processes. By means of a very human and simple man-ner of communication, Kyana supports the user and involves him proactively in a dialogue. The additional integration of Augmented Reality (AR) enables precise information transfer, both with regard to components and processes within the coding system. The use of virtual content enables a significant increase in production reliability. It also simplifies training and maintenance processes, and transcends distance or language barriers. Kyana is the evolution to a robotic system and can adapt to individuals and their requirements in the identification process by means of language and AR. It thus sets new standards and demon-

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strates the immense opportunities of comprehensive digitalisation. The future of digital packaging printing and premium converting At FachPack, Koenig & Bauer Sheetfed will be focusing on the future of digital packaging printing with the VariJET 106. The press combines the advantages of digital inkjet printing with those of classic sheetfed offset, including high-quality inline finishing. In addition, trade fair visitors will re-ceive information on superior packaging converting. Koenig & Bauer offers the Ipress series of flatbed die cutters (in 106 and 144 formats) and Optima 106 in various configurations. The Rapida RDC 106 rotary die cutter sets new standards in die cutting. It can produce up to 15,000 sheets per hour and features extremely short makeready times and high die-cutting accuracy. This makes it highly interesting for both long and short runs - as well as for packaging in the upper quality segment. In addition to these highlights, the market leader in sheetfed offset presses for packaging printing is also providing information on the Rapida range from B2 to large format - with all

the options and automation for highquality and cost-effective production of folding carton, labels, carton and other packaging products. CorruCUT, CorruFLEX and CorruJET at FachPack The focus on growth markets such as conventional and digital packaging printing is part of Koenig & Bauer's successful strategy. By re-entering the market for corrugated board converting ma-chines, the Group is consistently continuing along this path and is unveiling three new machines to customers at FachPack. The CorruJET is engineered for the efficient production of high-quality digitally printed corrugated board sheets. With the CorruCUT high board line rotary die cutter, a unique overall concept was created using state-ofthe-art technologies and functions, combined with simple and intuitive operation. The CorruFLEX, designed in parallel, can be operated either as a stand-alone solution or in line with standard flatbed die cutters. It sets new benchmarks in terms of output and performance.

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INDOPLAS, INDOPACK and INDOPRINT 2018 reports record attendance Record attendance up 10% from the last edition with strong international presence, more technology on display, and local visitors all on the rise. 24,918 trade visitors from Indonesia and around the world   360 exhibitors from 21 countries showcased best-inindustry  solutions   Well-attended industry seminars and presentations   The Indonesian International Plastics, Packaging and Printing Exhibitions, INDOPLAS, INDOPACK and INDOPRINT, welcomed 24,918 trade visitors from 31 countries, when it closed its door on a highly positive note on 22 September at Jakarta International Expo, Kemayoran, Indonesia. This represented a 10 per cent increase over the last edition in 2016. The predominantly local visitors came from diverse industries such as automotive and transportation, building and construction, chemical, food and beverage, graphic arts and printing houses, retail, pharmaceutical and more.   The four-day exhibition that bridges the synergistic industries of plastic, packaging and printing at one central location, provided a one-stop platform serving the entire end-to-end supply chain for local and international companies to promote their businesses. Commenting on the benefits of the colocation of these exhibitions was Aegis Packaging Pte Ltd from indopack: “We were overwhelmed by the response that we received at the exhibition. We managed to gather a number of important leads and also secured several business offers for a more indepth demonstration of our machines.

The quality of visitors, have been very relevant and being located with INDOPLAS, we get to enjoy visitors from both the packaging and plastics industries at the same time,” said Andrew Ong, its business development manager.

As Indonesia continues to build on its solid economic growth due to strong investments and net exports, and a GDP that is projected to exceed US$3.7 trillion by 2030, investor confidence in the country and the Southeast Asian region is on the upward trend.

INDOPLAS, INDOPACK and INDOPRINT 2018 spanned across two halls and over 15,000 sqm, thus cementing its position as Indonesia and the region’s must-attend exhibition; with 360 exhibitors – 65 per cent of which came from overseas including five national pavilions and country groups from Austria, China, Germany, Singapore and Taiwan.

Commenting on the keen and rising interest in Indonesia, Rebecca He, manager at Xiamen Changsu Industrial addedL “We believe that Indonesia is the new power in the packaging industry and indopack certainly showed us that there is a huge potential in the country’s packaging sector.”

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Similarly, for Haicheng-based Liaoning Xinda Talc Group, one of China’s large-scale talc enterprises – from mining, R&D to production, their participation at the exhibition has been a huge success. “We managed to meet some serious buyers as well as grow our leads in the Southeast Asian market,” said Ms Christina, International Trade Supervisor. This is the company’s inaugural showcase at INDOPLAS. The strong local visitorship and international exhibitor participation, further demonstrates the relevance of the exhibitions and Indonesia as a destination of choice for many businesses. “This cross-sector platform that brings together the plastics, packaging and printing industries to one central location and to a destination such as Indonesia continues to gain global interest underscored by the busy show floor and successful networking, thus reinforcing its role as a highly-

relevant marketplace,” said Rini Sumardi, managing director, Wahana Kemalaniaga Makmur, PT (WAKENI), and joint organiser (together with Messe Düsseldorf Asia) of the exhibitions. Echoing this sentiment was Andhika Kurniawan Pontoh, marketing manager, PT Epson Indonesia: “Our participation at indoprint 2018 has been very successful as we were able to showcase our new product series to not just the people from Indonesia, but also some from the region.” As one of the region’s leading procurement platforms, INDOPLAS, INDOPACK and INDOPRINT 2018 was also staged against the backdrop of strong economic growth rate and the Indonesian government’s roadmap - Making Indonesia 4.0 that is aimed at building a digital economy and focused on the five key sectors of food and beverage, automotive, textile, electronics and chemicals.

With this, digital technology and automation across the three exhibitions featured strongly with an impressive range of technology and innovations that included energy- efficient machinery, the latest equipment and applications, to new solutions and services across the plastics, packaging, processing and printing sectors. “To the extent that Indonesian middleclass population will double to 141 million by 2020, higher purchasing power will invigorate the consumer goods industry and thus boosting demand for plastics products. Once again, the increase in the line-up of international exhibitors in 2018 testifies that the trio of INDOPLAS, INDOPRINT and INDOPLAS is the most important platform for business opportunities in the region,” said Thomas Franken, deputy director, Global Portfolio Plastics and Rubber, Messe Düsseldorf GmbH. The exhibition also served as a knowledge-exchange platform with its series of content-rich conferences and seminars by local and international associations and organisations. Industry trends, new applications and technologies, and a comprehensive overview of market developments in Indonesia and the region took centre stage through topics that ranged from plastics to zero waste, packaging in the digital economy, print and packaging media technologies to street food and fast food packaging. The next edition of The Indonesian International Plastics, Packaging and Printing Exhibitions, will take place from 2 to 5 September 2020, at Jakarta International Expo, Kemayoran, Indonesia.

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Virtual and Augmented Reality as Helping Hands in Production Today’s work environments become increasingly digitized and connected thanks to automation, cloud infrastructures, big data and the IoT. But this is not all that industry 4.0 has to offer: More and more virtual and augmented reality applications are entering productions plants. Using virtual and augmented reality applications on printed products such as magazines and packaging is by far nothing new to the printing industry. But these state-of-the-art technologies might also enhance the manufacturing process of such products since they empower employees and machines to work more efficient. This is why these applications match the industry 4.0 mindset perfectly. How the Games Industry Changes Production Today, hardware, software and IT merge increasingly fast and closer supporting staff members to work more efficiently and avoid claims, accidents, or even total breakdowns. The constant optimization of workflows is needed to ensure a profitable business no matter what sector. By means of automation, cloud infrastructures, big data and the Internet of Things, the growing digitization helps with this – just to name a few keywords. This development enables machines to exchange information with other components within the system. Finally, the gained insights allow for more control, efficiency and flexibility. But the shift towards smart factories hasn’t finished yet. More and more companies think outside the box and draw inspiration, for instance, from the games industry. Augmented, virtual and mixed reality have long been standards and also have the potential of taking production processes to the next level. They are, for example, able to create surroundings that don’t exist (yet) or add information to reality. Thereby,

complex technologies become more tangible and workers receive assistance in difficult tasks. We gathered two examples illustrating the added value virtual and augmented reality applications offer: Smartphones and Tablets as CoWorkers Smartphones and tablets increasingly enter production plants thanks to the smart services they provide: inexpensive prototyping or efficient planning processes in logistics. For instance, planning a facility or a warehouse with virtual reality before it’s even built saves time and money. Next to fitting the equipment in their exact future position, it’s possible to test the ergonomic conditions. After all, cutting-edge sensors can virtually mimic how people move in real life. This allows the employees to arrange everything the way it’s most practicable for all of those involved. Troubleshooting From Far Away While virtual reality creates an entire

digital environment, augmented reality is able to put computer-generated data or virtual objects on live images, e.g., when visualizing temperatures. Potential application fields are maintenance services and repair works, respectively. Augmented reality goggles can enable mechanics to see machines that need to be maintained or fixed. For example, signal lights might display the maintenance requirement of certain components. It might even be possible for technicians to share their point of view with a location-independent expert giving instructions on how to repair a specific part. A Science Fiction Workspace All in all it becomes clear that there are many changes ahead for all working in manufacturing companies. Even today, we already use technology which would have been considered as a SciFi scenario just a few decades ago. But although highly intelligent technology is key for progress, it’s obvious that it can’t completely substitute mechatronic know-how.

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The Truth and Values o recruitment agency. I have lost count, of the number of times I have held discussions with a candidate who shares with me, their disappointment, in their lack of success in securing the right, new job opportunity, via direct applications to employers. criteria that they are using for selection processes, which you will not know, but your recruiter will. 3. Should, in some cases, know the client well enough to get you to interview stage on the strength of their recommendation. Brief and prepare you for the interview process. Possibly share insights on the company/ interviewer’s style. 4. May have already filled assignments with the employer, and thus have an established relationship, giving you more credibility, over someone coming from a non head-hunter/recruiter source.

Let me share with you some thoughts on the matter. Once you have made a direct application to a company for an advertised opportunity or a speculative introduction for a future opportunity, you immediately alienate yourself from your recruiter. They are no longer entitled to represent/introduce you and ultimately earn themselves a fee from that company! My advice to you, would be to partner with your recruitment agency. Share with the, details of companies you would like to work with. Opportunities you have seen advertised or heard of. Get them on side, and working to secure what you want.

“…you would say that…” I hear you say – well here are my reasons below and why recruitment agencies work hard, to earn their fee and get you, your dream job. Your recruitment agency; 1. Should know you and your capabilities. They will present you professionals. Help shape your CV and application, to be most relevant to each opportunity. 2. Should know the assignment and whether you are a good match. They will prevent you from discrediting yourself by applying for something you would not be considered for. Some employers will not put in writing, some

5. Should know the market rates and the packages that the client provides, and your likely chance of achieving your desired remuneration. 6. Will act as a go between, keeping all parties in harmony together for a successful outcome. Will also assist later with the formalities to obtain visa’s if required etc. 7. Should know their clients well and their future plans and requirements. Many roles are not advertised by clients but are given to recruiters, unofficially or in strict confidence. 8. Should work for a specialist recruitment agency to your industry and be a specialist from your industry themselves. Therefore, knowing how to interpret your value and experience and introduce you to people who want to meet you. Sometimes even creating roles for the right candidate.

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of partnering with your 3. Preferences of where you would like to work. 4. Designation. 5. Industry specialism. 6. Desired salary package.

9. Should keep you well informed of everything that is happening, good news or bad. They should be controlling the whole process on your behalf. 10. Should always be discreet and keep all your details highly confidential and coordinate with you regarding which opportunities you wish to be considered for. This of your head-hunter as your career advisor. They won’t encourage you to work for companies that have high staff turnover or that they have market intelligence, indicating it would not be a good move for you. It’s in their interests to find you and the employer their best match for a long and fruitful relationship together, where its a ‘win

win’ for both parties. After all that’s how recruiters build good reputations. They will partner with you and should gain an understanding of your current points of dissatisfaction and then seek to ensure that your new job, ticks as many of the boxes on your wish list as possible.

You should set up your automatic vacancy alerts and make sure you are following all our company and related pages on social media. In this way, not only do they now have all your current details and preferences, they also have a method of communication with you automatically, just as your dream job arises. Present yourself as the ideal candidate, include all your great skills and experience that will put your application above the competition. Good luck!

So, how do you start the process? Firstly, you should log into your account with your recruitment agencies CRM system and check that all your details are current and up to date. Please include…. 1. The mane of your past and present employers. 2. Correct employment dates.

About the Author: Marcus Doo is a Managing Partner at Mood Group, a specialist Head-hunting and Recruitment Agency to the Print, Packaging & Industrial Processing sectors.

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Keeping your press in peak condition Following the success of the kick-off event in Guangzhou, Manroland Sheetfed's “2018 Printing Technology Training Session” headed off to Dongguan where it was greeted by an enthusiastic audience. Over 180 printing technology professionals sat down with Manroland's technical team for in-depth discussions on the latest in printing technology and equipment management In his speech welcoming the participants, Samuel Tam, General Manager of Sheetfed Division and Corporate Marketing at Manroland Greater China, spoke of the severe challenges facing mainland printers because of the economic and environmental changes at home and abroad, and how to get the most out of existing printing equipment and maintain high levels of production all vital issues for printing companies today. Roy Xu, Head of Print Services and General Manager of the Beijing branch: “As a world leader of printing equipment and solutions, we are committed to providing customers with cutting-edge technology and equipment management solutions. Our prime objective is continued profitability for our customers enabling them to stand out in the face of today's fierce market competition.

"Equally important to the industry is green printing, especially in these enlightened times" said Thomas Luk, Head of Printcom. "There’s a greater push for environmentally-friendly businesses in China" he explained "with laws and regulations gradually improving. We help printing companies implement green printing through process technology and material supplies". The training session took in the different perspectives of the participants and the challenges confronting customers. Manroland's printing solutions were offered to help these printers maximize the use of their presses. These include: Printing sharing.

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Ultima customized model. A product of Manroland innovation, the Ultima's custom-made models are tailored to each company's unique printing process requirements, resulting in unparalleled efficiency and market competitiveness. As printing automation increasingly becomes the norm, printing companies’ demand for automated solutions increase significantly, Mr. Xu introduced the Manroland AUPASYS, a highly flexible logistics solution designed to bring printing operations processing efficiency. Equipment maintenance and full staff efficiency. Carson Xia, Director of Technical Support, Manroland China Engineering Services, introduced Manroland's service concept: TPM (Total Productive Maintenance). The emphasis was on “production maintenance” and “full participation”. Beginning with improving equipment management, existing equipment operation is maximized and by avoiding errors in equipment utilization, the business management system continuously increases resulting in a reduction in cost and a boost in overall efficiency. In addition, Carson Xia also discussed daily maintenance and repair techniques, operating procedures and technical principles of the ROLAND 700 printing press. With the help of technical experts, customers were able to clarify the operating principles and technical details. This will allow them to constantly improve and upgrade the

equipment maintenance management level and achieve a substantial increase in production efficiency. Printed materials and green printing. As an advocate of green printing in China, Manroland offers customers a series of high-quality and environmentally-friendly printcom products and magicpix series. According to Maxco Tang, Manager, Manroland Printcom China, only through certified environmentallyfriendly, high-quality printing materials can customers achieve green printing. This will improve their competitiveness and open the door to more business opportunities offered by clients who share their concern for a clean and healthy environment. Overall operating costs are also reduced, resulting in greater profits.

UV/LED curing technology. Alfred Chan, Technical Sales Director of Eltosch Asia, talked about the LED curing solution. The ROLAND 700 EVOLUTION is equipped with an energy-saving UV/LED drying technology option that offers printing companies many benefits: brighter colors on a wide range of substrates, increased productivity, lower costs and an environment-friendly approach. These advantages drive the development of short-run printing. LED technology enables instant curing on paper, synthetic or metallized materials. As this technology eliminates the need for spraying powder, the environmental benefits are significant. The training session also included a special visit to Dongguan Junxing Printing Co., Ltd. Customers experienced first hand how Manroland's printing solutions can help them maintain equipment, optimize production and increase efficiency. Thanks to the active participation of the guests, the training session in Dongguan proved a big success. Adhering to the "customer first" service principle, Manroland will continue to create a brighter printing future with customers through superior equipment, cutting-edge technology, quality service and all-round printing solutions.

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Digital to support evolution of finishing industry A new Smithers Pira report highlights how postpress will increasingly look to incorporate digital technologies as it adjusts to changing nature of the global print marketplace. Almost all printed material has to be finished and converted into a saleable item. In 2018, post-press equipment is increasingly sophisticated with computer control driving servomotors to automate set-ups. There are in-line integrated single-pass solutions, nearline where finishing is close to the printing machine and the finishing is controlled by the same software, or completely separate off-line solutions.

Market transformation According to the study, in 2018 the global market for new post-press equipment is $4.87 billion. This is a little down from $5.10 billion in 2013

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46 Growth is also forecast for finishing systems for packaging and labels as this segment becomes increasingly important to the print industry overall. The segment is worth $2.03 billion in 2018, and is the largest sector and will boost its share over the study period, representing 45.9% of the total in 2023. New challenges According to Smithers Pira, flexibility and connectivity are important in postpress. A few years ago the finishing department of a typical commercial print company would handle a few large jobs. Today, the situation is changing with the rise of web-to-print systems and greater variety of work, where there may have been 10 or 20 smaller digital jobs. Equipment suppliers can capitalise on new opportunities based on the new potential of digital print technologies into finishing systems and adapting to changing print service user demands. Digital enhancement Many print service providers and converters are exploring ways to make print more appealing to consumers with special effects. This business model relies on embellishment techniques driven by digital print technologies. Tactile features The leading area of focus is in enhanced embossing and tactile features. There are many ways that suppliers exploit the physical tactile nature of print. Mechanical embossing to raise parts of a surface is well established, but leveraging inkjet processes is creating new options.

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Israeli company Scodix has inkjetbased digital embellishment machines that operate by laying down a variable thickness of UV-curable modified acrylic varnishes with silicone-based additives. These are marketed as a lowercost flexible alternative to embossing in commercial print products, often using web-to-print systems; book publishing; photobooks; and folding cartons for higher value segments, like cosmetics. Other systems are being developed, such as MGI’s JETvarnish 3D Evolution, capable of finishing 4,200 B2 sheets per hour. This can give digital and offset printer operators a scalable upgrade path for a full range of production environments and post-press applications. Argos, Komfi Spotmatic, Autobond and Steinemann are also providing enhanced spot varnishing machinery. Metallic effects A parallel development, which can be combined with tactile print, is digital post-press metallic enhancement. This works as an alternative to established cold foiling processes, with inkjet or toner laying down a programmed

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pattern with a cold foil then pressed onto it. Prominent systems in this arena include the Digital Metal platform from Leonhard Kurz, and the iFoil feature on MGI’s JETvarnish machine. Again innovation is coming out of Israel’s Silicon Wadi, in the shape of nano-metallography developed by Landa and being advanced as an option on its Nanography line of presses. Nano-metallography prints a design in UV curing fluid and the silver particles are then transferred from a specialist roller in the Landa machine. Laser cutting Laser cutting is another digital finishing technology that is gaining traction. Laser cutting employs high-powered solid state or CO2 lasers to vaporise material in the beam path. Spot size can be altered and the power can be adjusted to fully cut, kiss-cut or score a paper, film, or board substrate. This eliminates the need for mechanical dies, as the shape is defined digitally. Recent improvements in this technology mean there is less risk of burning and discolouration of the substrate. Furthermore the lasers can also be set to mark the stock to add security features or coding. Suppliers – such as Highcon and Motioncutter – stress the benefits of laser systems in eliminating tools and reducing set-up costs translating into savings in changeover time, labour and waste. The sector that has embraced laser system most readily has been label finishing, followed by packaging and commercial print. Across the next five years it is likely laser cutting will become much more mainstream, with laser units more routinely integrated into printing and converting machinery. =

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48 QB toner will ensure they stay at the forefront of regulatory compliance. Xeikon QB toners are available in formulations that require high temperatures for fusing (QB-I) and lower fusing temperatures (QB-IC and QB-CH). These formulations are designed to be compliant not only with today’s regulations, but with emerging regulations as well. Xeikon has replaced or omitted compounds in these toners that are now allowed but may potentially be affected by future regulatory action. “We have also removed components from these new toners that could lead to misinterpretation, such as tin,” Weymans added. EFI Appoints Bill Muir as New CEO

Next-generation Xeikon QB Toner replaces QA and ICE toners for all 3000 series and Cheetah digital label presses As a leader in the development of dry toner printing technologies, having been in the dry toner research and development game for 30 years, The new next-generation QB toner replaces QA-I and ICE toners for Xeikon 3000 series and Cheetah digital label presses. QB toner is now being shipped with all new label & packaging presses from Xeikon. Existing customers will be able to upgrade their presses in early 2019.. “As a leader in the development of dry toner technologies, Xeikon is always concerned with ensuring its dry toner products meet all regulatory requirements, including food safety,” said Filip Weymans, Xeikon’s Vice President of Marketing. “Dry toner continues to be the preferred technology for food-save digitally printing packaging, and Xeikon continues to monitor regulatory changes to ensure continued compliance, future-proofing these solutions. Many label printers are already using Xeikon digital presses for food-related applications, and this new

EFI announced that its Board of Directors has named William (Bill) D. Muir as its new Chief Executive Officer. Muir was most recently the Chief Operating Officer of Jabil, a product solutions company. His appointment is effective October 15, 2018, when he will also join the Board of Directors. Muir succeeds Guy Gecht, who informed the Board he intended to step down as CEO upon the appointment of his successor, as the Company announced on July 30, 2018. Gecht will remain a member of the Board of Directors and will be an advisor to the CEO. “Bill is going to take EFI to the next level,” said Gecht. “At Jabil his experience and track record included scaling multi-billion dollar businesses, driving execution and setting the firm’s strategic direction. This background uniquely prepares him to be the next

CEO of EFI. I look forward to watching him lead EFI and helping him in any way he chooses as the Company continues to lead the digital transformation of industries globally where colorful images matter.” Gill Cogan, Chairman of EFI’s Board, noted: “In conducting a comprehensive search for the next CEO, the Board had the opportunity to speak with many highly skilled, strong leaders. Bill was our first choice, as his experience in managing a global manufacturing organization, track record in execution and leadership style most closely matched the characteristics we sought to successfully lead EFI in its next stage of growth, building on the legacy that Guy established over the last 20 years. I would like to once again convey the Board’s gratitude to Guy for his outstanding leadership, overseeing the transformation of EFI and driving the Company’s rapid growth to over $1 billion in annual revenues.” “I am honored and humbled to join the EFI team,” said Muir. “I have developed a deep admiration for the culture of courageous innovation, technical leadership and customer care, and I look forward to leading our exceptional team as we work tirelessly to delight our customers and create shareholder value.” Muir has spent the past 25 years helping innovative, leading brands bring exceptional products to the marketplace, including launching Jabil’s Blue Sky Innovation Center. He has a deep background in complex engineering and manufacturing honed over progressive leadership roles at Jabil, a $22 billion product solutions company with more than 100 facilities and 170,000 employees across the globe. Most recently, Bill served as Chief Operating Officer. Before that, he served as CEO, Global Manufacturing Services, which at the time was a $14 billion division of the company, and as President of Jabil Asia, where under his leadership the business tripled in less than four years. Muir holds both a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and a Master in Business Administration from the University of Florida.

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49 Muir will join EFI’s third quarter earnings call, which is scheduled to take place after market close on October 29, 2018. Agfa launches first preheat-free chemistry-free Violet Plate, Avatar V-ZH Eleven years after the worldwide launch of the first chem-free violet newspaper CtP plate, Agfa Graphics launches Avatar V-ZH, which does not require pre-heating. The plate marks the next milestone in terms of economic and ecological platemaking. Based on its customers’ successful experience with its violet chemfree printing plates Agfa developed a new plate technology that meets the demand of newspaper printers to streamline production processes further and to reduce machine maintenance. The Avatar V-ZH plate requires no pre-heating unit, which reduces printers’ capex and energy consumption, while gaining them floor space. In addition, the decrease of start-up time and waste during make-ready, as well as stability and linearity throughout the entire print run, empower the daily production. Avatar V-ZH has a very high image contrast after clean-out, allowing a visual image inspection to avoid mixups on press. Other features that make the plate a great fit for newspaper printers are its daylight compatibility, high scratch resistance, and outstanding robustness on press (run length, dot gain, press start-up). The plate is flexible, as it can be used with either conventional or UV inks for semicommercial or special applications. Avatar Z-VH is suited for high-quality Arkitex Sublima screening.

Using it with Arkitex OptiInk software will result in a more economical use of ink, higher colour fidelity, and improved make-ready time with less paper waste. Rainer Kirschke, market manager newspapers, Agfa Graphics: “Violetlaser technology makes up the majority of the newspaper market. We have a worldwide base of customers who have been using our violet chem-free plates for more than a decade. During the development of Avatar V-ZH we carefully listened to their remarks, and we made every effort to bring maximum economic and ecological benefits to their production.” Avatar V-ZH works with all violet CtP units currently in use at newspaper print sites across the world. During exposure, the violet-laser diode triggers the polymerization of the image area. Subsequently, the plate is gummed in the clean-out unit with a dedicated gum, which removes the soft, unexposed non-image areas in an easy and clean way. A LED bar close to the drying section takes care of the final curing of the plate. Attiro ZH – state-of-the-art plate clean-out unit Avatar V-ZH chemistry-free printing plates form a very attractive solution combined with the world’s fastest CtP imaging unit Advantage N and the new high-speed clean-out unit Attiro ZH. The latter features groundbreaking cascade technology, which brings an unrivalled wealth of productivity

and sustainability. The Attiro ZH is characterized by minimal gum consumption for maximal clean-out effect. Its extensive bath life results in lower maintenance, while cleaning is easy and fast. A completely flat plate transport means no buckling of plates between rollers. Existing Agfa clean-out units can easily be upgraded to the preheat-free version. “Agfa is strongly investing in new products for the newspaper market, because we believe in the future of printed news. Newspapers face a very difficult decade where every kind of cost saving and process streamlining is crucial. Our ECO³ portfolio combines software, hardware and support that cover every part of a newspaper’s production, from image tuning up to the press run. Like that, newspapers can speed up and streamline their operations and achieve a ‘just-in-time’ workflow,” said Kirschke. Over the last months, Avatar V-ZH proved its stability and robustness as it was put through its paces under a range of challenging printing conditions in real newspaper production environments. These first users reported up to 60% energy saving compared to processors and COUs running with preheat. The plate will make its global debut at the IFRA World Publishing Expo 2018 in October and will be worldwide available early Q4 2018.

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50 decrease costs by achieving maximum efficiency across all print shop processes. The Heidelberg Push to Stop concept and the company’s industrial digital print portfolio for the packaging market, which includes the Labelfire and Primefire product ranges, is driving forward digitalization. In this regard, integrated postpress solutions are playing an increasingly important role when it comes to optimizing the end-to-end process.

Heidelberg investing in digital postpress with MBO Group takeover Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) announces it is taking over the international MBO Group in a bid to further expand its offerings in the growing market of postpress operations for digitally printed products. The move will also see the company gain access to new customers in the pharmaceutical industry and add mailing system offerings to its offset portfolio. This decision highlights the company’s strategic focus on consistently aligning its portfolio and new business model with the growth segments of digital and packaging. Furthermore, Heidelberg aims to use this extended offering to tap into new customer groups for its entire product portfolio. “The planned takeover of the MBO Group enables us to attain further sustainable and profitable growth by leveraging new technologies and customer segments,” said Rainer Hundsdörfer, CEO of Heidelberg. “By acquiring MBO’s digital portfolio, we are closing a gap for our customers and helping them achieve a smooth industrial process in the digital future. We also expect to see synergies in our own value added chain, which will bring about tangible benefits for customers, too.” The acquired operations account for a sales volume of around €50 million and will see Heidelberg expand its postpress offerings. The acquisition involves, among other things, taking over

the sites in Oppenweiler and Bielefeld, Germany, and the production site in Perifita, Portugal, which employ a total of approximately 450 staff. Besides the German sites, the efficiently structured site in Portugal opens up particularly interesting opportunities for the entire Heidelberg Group. “Even when postpress operations are running efficiently, there is still huge potential for boosting productivity throughout the entire print shop,” said Stephan Plenz, member of the Management Board responsible for Digital Technology. “The takeover is another important step in offering our customers a comprehensive portfolio that generates value and covers everything from technology and consumables right through to service.” Strong MBO brand to be retained The MBO brand is well-established on the market and its technology complements the Heidelberg product range well. Continuing to expand offerings together will optimize the portfolio and supply chain, while leveraging the MBO dealer and service network will also result in mutual benefits. Overall, the acquisition is set to create a better basis for unlocking shared potential for future-focused developments that are geared toward market demands. The planned takeover of the MBO Group is another strategic step for Heidelberg as it seeks to secure its future by pursuing continuous innovation for the benefit of customers. The aim is to increase productivity and

Subject to the agreement of the antitrust authorities, the takeover is due to be completed provisionally by the end of 2018. Esko and Scodix partner up to streamline packaging enhancements Scodix foil, embossing and varnish applications to be added to Esko Studio software. Esko and Scodix announce a collaboration to include Scodix packaging enhancement applications within the Esko Studio suite including, Scodix Foil, Scodix Embossed Foil, Scodix Sense for UV embossing and Scodix Spot for varnish applications. Both the Scodix Ultra2 series and the Scodix E106 Digital Enhancement Press offer unmatched, high-quality capabilities, which enhance printed materials by layering polymers digitally onto printed products. These effects add value and help packaging stand out on the shelf in a highly competitive consumer market. Adding Scodix applications to Esko Studio software and its Visualizer module makes it easier for brands and packaging converters to prototype and

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52 Rengo is the largest containerboard packaging business in Asia with more than 170 manufacturing operations in Asia and America. They currently offer paperboard products ranging from general-purpose to high-graphics decorative corrugated packaging and point-of-purchase displays, and serve leading brands in a variety of industries, including confectionaries, food and beverages, and sundries.

present digital enhancements without the need to run them on press. Esko Studio software allows designers to present and test their ideas and designs by quickly and easily turning them into beautiful high-resolution virtual 3D prototypes, which can include product enhancements such as special inks, varnishes, foils or other finishing effects. A subset of Scodix applications is now included in the Visualizer library and eliminates the need to print and manually reproduce special finishes during the prototyping and presentation stage. Print samples can now be designed and viewed on the Esko Studio Software and then printed on a Scodix Digital Enhancement Press, using real foil, without the need for molds or dies. Quantities ranging from one to thousands can be printed in a cost-effective way. “Esko helps Scodix to digitally prototype and present their digital enhancements as part of the design process,” said Chris Rogers, solutions marketing manager at Esko. “Now Scodix users can take advantage of the Studio suite and Visualizer module to render and view high value realistic 3D images containing a variety of digital enhancements.” “Collaborating with Esko has been an extremely positive experience,” said Nigel Tracey, head of packaging at Scodix. “With Esko solutions touching some 90% of packaging worldwide during at least some stage of production, they are the ideal partner for us as we continually work to make Scodix production faster, easier and more cost-effective. By being able to view a photo-realistic image of the design

with our digital enhancements, even under different lighting conditions or in a simulated retail environment, designers can reduce the number of prototypes they need to produce, saving time and money. We look forward to continuing our collaboration and to include even more Scodix applications within the Studio suite over time.” Japan’s Rengo to install Asia Pacific’s first HP PageWide T1190 HP Japan announced that Rengo Co., Ltd., the market leader in packaging, will be its first customer in Asia Pacific to purchase the HP PageWide T1190 digital press. They are planning to operate it in the summer of 2019 and plan to start full-scale digital printing in Japan’s corrugated packaging market. The HP PageWide T1190 is the world’s most productive digital packaging press and sets the standard for quality and performance. This will allow Rengo to create new value and actively propose solutions to fulfil all the packaging needs of various industries.

Market-changing digital pre-print for high-volume corrugated packaging With the HP PageWide T1190, brands will be able to enjoy greater flexibility in inventory management, faster timeto-market, consistent colour reproduction, and versatility in media selection. Compared to the current PageWide T1100S, the new press has 67 percent more throughput productivity, with 305-meter/minute throughput capacity. Paired with the advanced HP One Package workflow solution, Rengo will be able to provide its brands with the industry’s leading digital pre-print solution. The new six-color capability of the PageWide T1190 Press covers a broader color gamut to help meet the rigorous colour demands of leading brands. It uses water-based inks that are designed specifically for pre-print corrugated packaging business and meet worldwide regulatory requirements. It also addresses a broad range of health and environmental considerations throughout the entire life cycle of a print from production to disposal.

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54 These are formulated to address food and beverage packaging and other sensitive applications in which the risk of odour may concern brands and consumers. These sensitive packaging applications include pet food, infant care, toys, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Our customers have high expectations, both when it comes to quality and to rapid delivery One of Europe’s biggest wide format print businesses is reporting a substantial productivity boost, a reduction in delivery times and an increase in quality, since investing in an Inca Digital Onset X platform from Fujifilm in the spring of 2018. The Onset X2, with six colour channels and ¾ automation, installed at the company’s Berlin facility, has made such an impact that the company intends to invest in a second machine early in 2019. With seven sites across the continent, PPS. is one of Europe’s largest wide format printing companies, serving a diverse customer base, which includes retail, agency and exhibition clients and many major global brands. “Our customers have high expectations, both when it comes to quality and to rapid delivery,” says Steffen Hufnagel, Production Director at PPS., Berlin. “We produce a huge range of products for our customers across our multiple sites, including corrugated displays, POS and OOH products, banners, and more. Quality is essential to everything we do and our customers are continually pushing

us to deliver that level of quality to them in shorter and shorter timeframes. “We were looking to upgrade two of our older machines and we carefully examined all of the latest technology on the market. We didn’t just want to visit showrooms either, where manufacturers and suppliers have a degree of control over what you can see. We made sure to talk to real customers who were already using the machines on our shortlist, and it was a visit to an Onset X2 customer in France which convinced us that this was the perfect machine to give us the increase in speed we needed without any sacrifice in quality. “We replaced one of our older machines with an Onset X2 platform in April 2018 and we intend to replace our other existing machine with another Onset X2 platform (also with six colours and ¾ automation) early in 2019. Since installation we’ve noticed that not only are we able to produce repeat jobs for our regular customers

faster, and at higher volumes than we could with our old machine, we’ve actually seen an increase in quality as well. It is already proving itself to be a hugely valuable tool in staying ahead of market trends and evolving customer demands. “The versatility of the Onset X platform has also impressed us” Hufnagel continues. “We’re running a huge number of different substrates through it, both rigid and flexible, creating corrugated displays and a range of signage products. I’m confident that this investment places us in a very strong position to respond to market trends towards shorter runs, faster turnarounds and greater demand for personalisation. Furthermore, the installation process went incredibly smoothly. Fujifilm was very professional throughout the process, they scheduled a timetable and stuck to it, and they had an answer to every question we raised. Since installation, the level of support they’ve provided has continued to be exceptional. “I would have no hesitation in recommending this machine to anyone. I believe it to be the most powerful printer on the market and the combination of speed and quality it offers is unrivalled.” Says Kersten Caspar, Sales Manager, Fujifilm Graphic Systems, Germany: “We’re delighted to have been able to offer PPS. the step up in speed and quality they required to stay ahead of their customer demands and general market trends. We’re delighted they are installing a second Onset platform in the New Year, and we look forward to working with them to get the very best out of their investment.”

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