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Covering the Printing, Packaging and Publishing Industries across Asia. MICA (P) 155/12/2013 - KDN PPS1529/05/2013(025527) (Formally Print Pack Publish Asia)
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Digital Print for Packaging Prototypes Successful event for Xeikon in packaging Innovations Ferrostaal scores first MGI Jet Varnish 3D Pushing boundaries with Augmented Reality New solutions expand media versatility Successful entry into large format with the Rapida 162a Komori GL-540 H-UV Prints ‘Intent of the Designer’ Standardisation is the key to going green Roland 700 Direct Drive offers greater profitability International Printing and Packaging Fair Wraps Up QuadTech announces partnership with Muller Martini Gravure printing press commissioned in Bangladesh Heatproof Robocop makes it with 3D printing Best-in-segment quality-productivity-price ratio 2014 World Wrap Master Crowned at FESPA Digital 2014 Industry news The Last laugh Page
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Digital Print for Packaging Prototypes Improved digital print technology can now produce quality packaging prototypes within a shorter time period, opening up new market segments. By Sha Jumari. Quick turnaround times, cost efficiency, new markets – these are advantages that packaging printers stand to gain from having a digital printer on hand. Yet, according to Drupa Global Trends report in 2014, only 43% of packaging printers have adopted digital printing. This number is dismal when compared against the 85% of commercial printers and 62% of publishing printers that have incorporated digital printing in their production. The single most useful application that digital offers packaging printers is in prototyping. Packaging prototyping
is a necessary step since most customers would require to view a sample of the final product before mass production is approved. Packaging printing primarily uses offset lithography, rotogravure or flexography. Traditionally, prototypes were also made using those methods, which meant high production costs, low efficiency and a lack of flexibility in design change. “The popularity of digital printing in packaging is generally not as good, mainly because of technology. In the past, the output is not as comparable as an offset product,” explained Philip Chan, assistant director, Canon
Hongkong Co., Ltd. “The methods of doing it digitally then were also rather clumsy. You have to use a special paper to print on, and then adhere it on the packaging material, because it cannot print on the original carton boxes.” Recent innovations in digital imaging, however, has allowed for nearly offset, high quality production. Chan noted that Canon’s Oce Arizona series of UV flatbeds have been experiencing good success in Asia. A UV flatbed printer has the capability to print on a variety of rigid and flexible media, so printing can be done on actual
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agers and decision makers are situated here as well,” said Chan.
packaging material and even on foil material. “The UV flatbed printers allow direct printing on the right material, which is quite a revolution. The technology that we have right now lets you have the same quality output but at a relatively lower amount of time. It’s a new way of doing packaging prototype,” said Chan. The winning advantage of digital print in packaging is the quick turnaround times and shorter production timelines. With digital package prototyping, accommodating to last minute design changes becomes easy. As attention to environmental processes and materials heightens, frequent changes in product packaging often occurs due to legislation. “Prototyping used to be a lengthy process, especially when you take into account the validation work of going back and forth with the client. A lot of companies now often want to make a lot of changes to their designs. If you could produce the design prototypes very quickly on a digital printer, you can shorten this cycle, and that’s the whole idea,” said Chan. Digital printing allows multiple it-
erations, ideal for quick prototypes. This way, customers are able to see the prototype designs in full colour, for quicker, better and more realistic iterations. In addition to that, companies can even put out quality prototypes for test marketing at a low cost, thanks to localisation. In markets such as Hong Kong, this would prove especially beneficial: “Most mass production printing is located in China, not Hong Kong. How can Hong Kong remain competitive? Prototyping is the solution here. Most of the design work is done in Hong Kong, and most clients, product man-
Besides packaging prototypes, digital printing can also open up other market opportunities to make it a complimentary system to offset. Digital printing comes in useful in short-runs and prototyping of display stands, with excellent colour matching between locations and printers or re-prints at a later date. Digital print can also tap into increasingly popular applications such as flexible packaging, package label design and the production of commodity labels such as branded liquor. “Printers need to think out of the box. You need to develop a more proactive strategy that is ahead of the customer’s expectations. The ability to have shorter turnaround cycles is a major factor to being competitive in the market,” concluded Chan.
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Successful event for Xeikon in packaging Innovations The 2014 edition of the event focused on Xeikon’s specially-developed suites to solve challenges faced by today’s print producers and converters through digital printing. Sha Jumari reports. Xeikon and its Aura partners recently hosted the Xeikon Café Packaging Innovations to aid label printers and print buyers to drive and improve their businesses. Organised specifically for the packaging and label industry, the event emphasises on introducing digital presses into an otherwise traditional workflow.
“At the very heart of Xeikon, in our production site in Lier, Belgium, graphical arts industry stakeholders multiplied efforts to demonstrate how digital production can help leverage profitability and increase value delivered to consumers across the world,” said Wim Maes, CEO, Xeikon International.
Xeikon Café took place from May 20 to 22 and marks the first time the event was held at the company’s headquarters in Belgium. The threeday event saw over 350 visitors from 48 countries. From Asia, there was a delegation of around 20 visitors hailing from Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, China, India, Japan and Korea.
Attendees were also able to take part in technical conferences and seminars designed to provide knowledge and insight on digital production, presented by Xeikon and Aura partners from the graphical arts industry. “We from Xeikon are proud to close this edition of Xeikon Café with an
unprecedented attendance and a strongly positive feedback. Together with our 28 partners, we have been able to deliver a world class event comprised of a consistent business and technical conference program and excellent business networking opportunities,” Maes concluded. Aura partners include 3M, AB Graphic International, Actega Terra, Advanced Track & Trace, Argos Solutions, Bograma, CERM, CHILI Publish, Diamond Photofoil, GM, Highcon Systems, Hybrid Software, Iggesund, KAMA, Label Traxx, Meech International, Michelman, OneVision, Rietstack, RotoMetrics, Schobertechnologies, Siliconature, Squid Inks, Stora Enso, ThermoFlexX, Treofan, Tronics and UPM Raflatac. The Big Four - Digital Solution Suites Xeikon Café showcased four suites that present solutions for: folding cartons, self-adhesive labels, heat trans-
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on a Kama sheet-fed flatbed die-cutter and on a Bograma sheet-fed rotary die-cutter with Rotometrics cutting dies. Samples finished using a Highcon digital die-cutting machine were also be showcased. Meet the Customer: Colebourne & Partners was onsite to share firsthand experiences on the shift to digital production. C&P moved into digital printing and production after customer feedback revealed that long lead times and large stocks are major concerns. Having installed a Xeikon 3500 digital press, C&P now prints roll-to-roll, converting the printed web using a separate offline converting and finishing solution. While C&P used to outsource the printing to other service providers, it can now keep the entire production in-house. The advantages of the new digital production workflow are substantial. Lead times have dropped from 8 or 12 weeks to 1 week and the required storage space for stocks has been reduced to a quarter. While in the past stick-on labels and standard printed cartons were used to mimic versions, printing different versions of a carton has now become extremely easy. With food regulations changing every so often, being able to produce short-run versions at short notice avoids unused stock having to be shredded. Also, the minimum job order size used to be 12,000; but now jobs can be as small as 250.
Suite #2: Self-Adhesive Label Self-adhesive labels are the most commonly used product decoration technique, as they offer the highest flexibility to meet market needs. Available in a myriad of substrates, colors and adhesives, labels are compatible with a variety of printing processes and finishing techniques. Labels stick to most materials and can be applied at the very last moment, just before the products are put on the shelves, making them a staple in many industries, such as food, beverages, health & beauty, household and pharmaceuticals, and for industrial applications in general. “While these applications each have specific requirements in terms of food compatibility, substrate range, lightfastness, use of variable data and brand protection features, they all require uncompromising quality and cost-effective short to medium runs,” Weymans added. “In addition, market trends such as globalisation, increasing product variety, shortening product life cycles and just-in-time inventory policies are forcing label printers and converters to accommodate even shorter runs and faster turnaround times." By nature digital printing offers unlimited variability, making it capable of meeting market requirements while maintaining profitability. Digital is uniquely suited to the production of multi-version labels and the absence of set-up costs makes it also ideal for cost-effective short to me-
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Management/General Conventional heat transfer labels are produced using screen printing, which offers limited image quality, or gravure printing. The latter achieves high quality but the high cost of the print cylinders makes it only feasible for long runs. Other traditional techniques are direct offset or direct screen printing. The drawbacks for these methods include lower image quality, cost and time of prepress and print run inflexibility.
dium runs. Its ability to meet high quality standards can make it a great complement to flexo, letter press and offset printing, while opening up new business opportunities. The Demo: A Xeikon 3000 Series press, equipped with CMYK and security toner incorporating taggant components and integrated with an inline DCoat and a laser die-cutting unit, printed labels of various shapes and sizes on 3M self-adhesive label stock certified for the pharmaceutical industry. This set-up was equipped with the Vectorizor, an add-on for Xeikon’s digital front-end that drives the laser die-cutter, enabling the diecutting of different jobs in one pass. Labels pre-printed on structured wine label material from Raflatac was die-cut on AB Graphic’s Digicon label converting line that also included several embellishment features like embossing, hot foil and raised varnish. Grafisk Machinery also demonstrated wine and spirits labels with pre-printed stock, finished on a stand-alone hot foil stamping and embossing unit. The booklet and leaflet label printing demonstration was run on a Xeikon 8000 Series duplex press. Although developed for the document printing market, the Series can prove beneficial for specific label and packaging applications. Agrochemical booklets and pharmaceutical leaflets was duplex-printed on 70 gsm coated paper
and 40 gsm uncoated paper respectively. The prints were then reconditioned using Xeikon’s inline web-finishing module, cut and delivered to a stacker. The booklets and leaflets can be converted into self-adhesive booklet and leaflet labels. Meet the Customer: Based in Germany, kohlpharma GmbH buys original branded drugs from multinational pharmaceutical companies in Europe, imports them into Germany and repackages them for the local market. Due to the nature of its business model, the demand for labels is rather volatile. In order to meet this demand as flexibly and as efficiently as possible, kohlpharma installed a digital production workflow consisting of a Xeikon 3300, with inline DCoat and laser die-cutting unit – the exact same set-up as demonstrated at the event. The digital production line has been integrated within the company’s ERP system that submits print orders to the press. This digital production workflow has enabled kohlpharma to better manage its costs by only printing what is necessary. Suite #3: Heat Transfer Label Heat transfer labels are typically used to decorate all sorts of promotional items, such as pens and magnets or industrial products like plastic buckets and cartridges. They can be applied to a variety of shapes and forms and, because they are so thin, brand owners are able to achieve a more exclusive no-label look.
With digital printing, there is no setup time and each print can be different, enabling full personalisation of promotional as well as industrial items. Xeikon’s dry toner electrophotography particularly is a highly stable digital printing process, offering several advantages in terms of print quality, color accuracy and consistency, light fastness and food and consumer product safety. In industrial applications, the advantage is particularly significant. It offers molders an opportunity to create additional value-adding business opportunities. Printed labels are simply slit and rewound and can be fed into a wide range of applicators, ready to be applied, without any extra varnishing, die-cutting and rewinding or stacking needed. The Demo: A Xeikon 3000 Series press, equipped with CMYK and opaque white toner, printed promotional as well as industrial heat transfer labels. The order in which the five printing stations will be mounted is the reverse of that used for the printing of self-adhesive labels or folding cartons. The prints will be slit and rewound using an inline Xeikon rewinder (PMR). One promotional label and two industrial label applications were demonstrated. The industrial label applications utilised Xeikon's VariLane, that enables the printing of labels with different SKUs and different sizes along the web in one and the same run, thereby increasing productivity and reducing material waste. Meet the Customer: UK-based Diamond Photofoil installed its first Xeikon-built digital press in 2000, which was regularly upgraded. Since 2010, the company has been operat-
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ing a Xeikon 3000 Series press to produce its Photofoil transfers. These digitally printed transfers are supplied for application by its customers or Diamond Photofoil applies them to its customers’ products using specialist hot foil machines. In cooperation with GPE Ardenghi, for example, it has developed a highly automated solution for pen decoration. Suite #4: In-Mold Label (IML) In-mold labeling (IML) is rapidly gaining popularity for the decoration of plastic containers. With in-mold labels, the decoration is an integral
part of the container, applied during molding and not added on at a later stage in the production process. While this complicates the production and limits its flexibility, the result definitely makes up for it with an eye-catching no-label look that stands out on the shelves. Conventional printing technologies struggle to provide an affordable solution for today’s demands for product launches, short runs and personalisation. The Demo: A Xeikon 3000 Series press equipped with ICE CMYK and opaque white toner printed la-
bel designs in roll-to-roll mode for thin-walled as well as thick-walled in-mold applications. Michelman primer will be used to precondition the substrates. Running inline with the press will be a MiniUCoat in which the prints will be coated with a water-based varnish from Actega Terra before being rewound. To prevent the buildup of static charges, the MiniUCoat will be equipped with Meech antistatic bars. The reel with the varnished prints will be mounted onto an offline Rietstack converting machine that will die-cut the labels into their final shape. Meet the Customer: Specialising in packaging solutions, aL Printing recently invested in a new a Xeikon 3500 Digital Press. This choice was determined by several factors, one of which is the Xeikon digital printing technology’s fit with in-mold labeling: PET dry toner does not deform during molding and meets FDA standards for indirect food contact as well as being CPSIA compliant. The combination of a 508 mm imaging width and unlimited repeat length supports any size of label and the 1200 dpi resolution combined with four-bit variable-dot density enables matching offset printing quality. aL Printing sees huge potential especially in the decoration of thickwalled buckets. Many of these are decorated using conventional techniques, such as direct screen printing, which fail to meet brand owners’ requirements in terms of image quality. The volumes sold of these larger containers are also lower than those of common consumer goods. So, conventional techniques are simply not cost effective for in-mold labeling of this type of packaging.
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FERROSTAAL SCORES FIRST MGI JETVARNISH 3D Ferrostaal pioneers revolutionary MGI JETvarnish 3D spot coater to TRIO 3D, a customer of Ferrostaal Thailand. TRIO 3D became the first in the country to install an MGI JETvarnish 3D inkjet spot UV coater earlier in 2014. same artwork in a single pass. The visual effects of the unique finish made possible by this truly revolutionary piece of equipment are really exciting,” said the veteran Thai printer who added that reports of his new acquisition’s capabilities are already creating a buzz in the local printing industry. The JETvarnish 3D can in fact work its magic at a rate of up to 5,200 A3 pages or 3,000 B2 pages per hour (2D effects) with an input/output capacity of about 4,000 sheets (min 135gsm). Flexible and New Exciting Options 1) Twin option, 2nd row of printheads can be field upgraded at anytime to improve spot coating quality and productivity. 2) New iFoil option, for inline hotfoil done 100% digitally for flat or embossed-like effects. This option can be upgraded anytime in the field. It is great for Variable Data Printing hotfoil. Mr.Samak Chiratananan
Thrilled with the machine’s performance and the stunning results it can create, Samak Chiratananan, the owner of TRIO 3D explained that investing in the MGI JETvarnish 3D came after considerable research and the impressive sales efforts of the Ferrostaal (Thailand) team. Amazing Raised Effect Proven “As soon as I saw what the MGI JETvarnish 3D could do, I was sold. The MGI JETvarnish 3D is able to handle digital and offset prints in sizes up to 52 x 105 cm (20" x 42") with its dual ARC (Automatic Registration Cameras) that register 100% every image to the PIXEL! Its solvent-free varnish liquid (no VOCs) is not only green to the environment, its also better for human health compared to conventional coater. And whether it’s set for traditional flat spot UV coating or the amazingly detailed raised 3D effects of up to 100 microns in spot coating thickness, the JETvarnish 3D never fails to deliver. “For the first time we can offer our customers something completely different both in 2D and 3D effects within the
Versatility equals profitability. MGI promises more exciting new features for future upgrades to the JetVarnish 3D machine resulting in even better and more economical performance. Outstanding Support Clearly thrilled by the JETvarnish 3D itself, the TRIO 3D owner is equally impressed by the after sales service and technical support he has received from Ferrostaal (Thailand) and MGI. “The service they have provided has been both prompt and of the highest standards. We are now poised to offer the full capabilities of the JETvarnish 3D to our customers,” he said. Another MGI JETvarnish 3D delivered to Indonesia Around the same time as this amazing machine makes its debut in Thailand, another MGI JETvarnish 3D was sold and installed by P.T. Ferrostaal Equipment Solutions in Indonesia. These two installs are not only set to create new industry standards, but will provide their owners with unique advantages and improved margins in an increasingly competitive industry.
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Pushing boundaries with Augmented Reality C&C has included augmented reality technology as part of their smart packaging solutions offerings for the Asian market. Sha Jumari reports. C&C Joint Printing recently launched its augmented reality division, in the hopes of capturing a new market segment. The Hong Kong-based company’s smart packaging solutions already include radio frequency identification (RFID), UV printing and security printing. Digital has long been lauded as the killer of print, but the development of augmented reality has provided a ray of hope for print providers. The
technology has the ability to combine print and digital, allowing users to experience high levels of interactivity. “We’ve just started development on this technology. We have departments in our factories to specially develop the technology in-house. Design work, technology integration, we do it all in-house so it’s advantageous not just for us, but for our clients as well,” Gordon Yuen, assistant sales manager, C&C Joint Printing Co.
Often abbreviated as AR, augmented reality is a technology that allows data to be embedded in printed material. When viewed through specialised mobile applications, the data translates into interactive experiences for the customers. “The AR technology is very interactive. Not only animation, the use can even play games with it. It’s extremely reactive,e and makes the buying process more interesting for the buyer,” Yuen continued. The procedure seems simple enough. Customers need to scan the QR code, which will lead to the download page of the app. After the download, consumers can launch app, point it at the printed image, and that’s when the magic happens. Not only animation, customers can also click on the animation for different functions, even games. The aim is to increase interactivity and offer better brand promotion. “A property company in China has already shown interest in this, for their current project, which is a resort. Their clients just need to hover their phone over the property plan, and a video will pop up to allow them to view the property in real time. It assists in the purchasing process for the buyer, and learn more about the realty before purchase,” said Yuen. C&C also demonstrated the usefulness of augmented reality on perfume bottle packaging. Without having to open the box, customers will be able
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to view how the bottle looks like by simply pointing their device at the box. Normally perfume boxes are sealed. Without opening up the box, customer can view the design. It is typical for a new technology to be tagged with a high price, and the same goes for AR. According to Yuen, development of the AR technology from the beginning to end production can cost a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars. “Of course, it depends on how elaborate and complicated you want the design and functions to be. The cost
may look high, but if you consider that the one design development project can be used for perhaps thousands of packaging, the divided costs can come down to just 10 cents per packaging. The final price versus the final quantity is worth it,” said Yuen. Another technology the company has found success in is RFID. Mainly used for identifying and real-time tracing of items, a completed RFID system includes tag, reader and back-end system. The reader sends a radio wave to a RFID tag, which gets transferred to the back-end system. The back-end
system will generate information according to different requirements. Each packaging has a chip with an antenna that can give information on the product. This comes useful for medical products, where authentication is crucial. The chip will be able to show medical information, expiry dates and even promotional tools. Suppliers will find RFID useful for tracking of products too. Should there be a product contamination, it will be an easier and faster process to do a recall.
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NEW SOLUTIONS EXPAND MEDIA VERSATILITY HP has announced the HP Priming Solution, enabling HP Inkjet Web Press users to print on a broader range of media, including standard offset coated media that is not typically compatible with production inkjet technology. Coatings used in offset papers are designed to repel water, including water-based inks used in high-speed production inkjet environments. This results in print-quality defects such as coalescence and issues with drying the ink at production speeds. The new HP Priming Solution addresses this challenge, allowing print service providers (PSPs) and book manufacturers to print on low-cost, coated offset stock without compromising print quality or productivity.
general manager, Inkjet High-speed Production Solutions, HP. “The new HP Priming Solution reinforces our strategy to offer choices to customers for expanded media options, while continually bringing to market new technology that helps our customers do more with their HP Inkjet Web Presses.” The HP Priming Solution was introduced at an HP customer open house event held at O’Neil Data Systems in Dallas. Other announcements include:
“Customers and prospects considering production inkjet equipment want to print on a wide variety of media,” said Aurelio Maruggi, vice president and
The first 66-cm-wide (26-inch-wide) HP Inkjet Web Press, the HP T260 offers an efficient imposition form factor for book production and fast speeds
The HP T260 Mono Inkjet Web Press, a new digital press with a compact footprint designed specifically to help publishers increase speed to market and profitably print high quality black and white books in both large and small quantities. Additions to the HP SmartStream Solutions Partner Program, enabling customers to take advantage of high productivity finishing options.
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an efficient imposition form factor for book production and fast speeds—up to 244 metres (800 feet) per minute. The HP T260 has a duty cycle of 123 million A4 sized (111 million mono landscape letter-sized or 87 million portrait letter-sized) and 211 million 152.6-mm by 228.6-mm (6-inch by 9-inch) equivalent images per month, extending the crossover point for analogue to digital printing. Similar to existing HP Inkjet Web Presses, the HP T260 offers best-inclass print quality with 1,200 nozzles per inch (npi). It also features HP Bonding Agent and automation for operator ease of use. Enhancing high-productivity finishing options Through the HP SmartStream Solutions Partner Program, PSPs can take advantage of a solution portfolio with leading finishing providers in the graphic arts industry. Available exclusively for the HP T410, Magnum Digital Solutions has developed the FlexCut digital sheeter/ stacker solution. The FlexCut, which will be sold directly by HP, offers automated make-ready and on-the-fly stack changes, among other features, giving customers the ability to produce 42-inch by 39.4-inch sheets at speeds up to 14,440 sheets per hour, rivaling offset capability. New to the HP SmartStream Solutions Partner Program, VITS International offers high-speed, high-productivity finishing capability with its Sprint Variable Data Finishing System, which is engineered for inline or offline applications for digital presses. EltexElektrostatik-GmbH offers a moistur-
iser that uses electrostatic dispensing technology to help with flatness in books and other printed products. Finally, KOLBUS offers a comprehensive range of softcover and hardcover bookbinding machines including flexible high-speed perfect binding solutions for digital printing. Transforming business with HP inkjet technology Momentum of the HP Inkjet Web Press portfolio continues worldwide with a growing install base printing more than 3 billion pages per month worldwide. O’Neil Data Systems, an early adopter of HP production inkjet technology, recently acquired an additional HP T410 Color Inkjet Web Presses as it continues to grow its business with HP. With its latest investment, O’Neil Data Systems now has a total of 10 HP Inkjet Web Presses—including six HP T410s, two HP T360s and two HP T230s. “When you compare our business today vs. our business in 2008 when we were first discussing production inkjet technology with HP, it’s a night and day difference,” said Jim Lucanish, president, O’Neil Data Systems. “We have completely transformed our business and have grown exponentially as a result of our continued investment in HP Inkjet Web Presses, which allow us to fiercely compete in the data-driven communications market.” Building on the innovation and business transformation delivered in the publishing, production mail and commercial print markets, HP also is developing new HP Inkjet Web Press solutions configured for packaging that will help converters produce costeffective short to medium runs and digital customisation, deliver faster turnaround times and reduce inventory. HP is working with leading packaging converters to validate the technology in terms of quality, flexibility and economics. Availability The HP Priming Solution and the T260 Mono Inkjet Web Press are expected to be available before the end of 2014.
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Successful entry into large format with the Rapida 162a Not every printer moves into new premises 3.5 times the size of its old one, buys a new giant size offset press, enters new markets and offers a trade service, but this is the story of Centrum Printing in Sydney, Australia.
Back in the day when Percy Vij was at university he developed an interest in print, bought his own small press and ran a business outside of college hours in his native India. That seems like a long time ago especially as this dynamic entrepreneur has just opened his new 3,800m² premises in Chipping Norton, on the outskirts of Sydney, into which he has installed a new six-colour KBA Rapida 162a plus coater. This allows Centrum
access to the packaging and point-ofsale markets. Vij intends that the new press be available to the whole industry. He says, “We are here to support printers. This press offers printers the opportunity to sell at this sheet size, to sell POS and to sell packaging print. My aim is to work with the whole industry in collaboration, so that the whole industry can grow. Printers will be able to expand their portfolios without having to invest themselves.”
Centrum Printing entered the market for large-format printing with a KBA Rapida 162a. It can be found on the company’s 3,800m²-large new premises However, Centrum isn’t morphing into a trade-only printer, with the new press it is aiming to take a direct line to the packaging and POS markets. Percey Vij: “Printers need to be in a niche, develop their expertise, knowledge
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and relationships to serve that niche. Plus they need to have the appropriate means of production. For a long time now I have known that packaging and POS is where I wanted to take Centrum. Part of my dream has been to win back work that has been going overseas for the good of the industry and the Australian economy.” Packaging in small and medium print runs The large-format Rapida has now been integrated into the printing house’s workflow. “We are now operating at maximum efficiency and maximum productivity. The quality will be better than anything our customers can buy overseas, and we are here to talk to face-to-face, which is a hundred times better than speaking on the phone to a printer overseas”, Vij explains. “The new press is already going down well, even before Centrum moved to its new site”, says general manager Sandra Mascaro. “Four printing clients, which each spend about AUS $1.5m (approx. €1m) per year on packaging, agreed to transfer their packaging jobs to Centrum. More clients are expected to follow and we plan to double our turnover in 18 months”, she adds.
At PacPrint in summer 2013 in Melbourne Percey Vij (5th left) and Dave Lewis (3rd left) of KBA Australasia sealed the deal for the delivery of a Rapida 162a The KBA Rapida 162a has a top speed of 13,000 sheets per hour and a maximum sheet size of 1,200 x 1,620mm (47.2 x 63.7in). It is the first KBA press that Vij has bought. He says, “The Rapida 162a best suited Centrum’s requirements. Its print quality is superb, the engineering is of the highest quality and the service support is on our doorstep. One of the press’s best features is its ability to print on a range of substrates. Centrum opted for a Rapida 162a as we believe it is the optimum size. We can now print life size human cut-outs which are important for the POS business. The press is well suited to printing packaging.” Other investments have included a Fujifilm VLF platesetter and a new largeformat guillotine. One of Centrum’s existing medium-format presses was relocated to the new Chipping Norton site. Operation has become more streamlined following the move, the company’s structure has developed further and a continuous data management system was installed.
Employee training and PSO certification Vij and Mascaro make a point of caring for their staff, partly out of concern and partly because it makes financial sense. A good example is the training program that was introduced in 2010, and which has seen most employees receive competitive manufacturing, frontline management and business administration training. According to Vij a trained worker is not only more productive, but also feels more valued. On top of this Centrum Printing passed an audit of its offset colour standard and gained the ISO Printer of Australia and New Zealand certification (ISO 12647-2). Sandra Mascaro: “The new certification is a positive move forward and will help improve business performance and product quality”. It adds to the company’s Quality ISO9001, Environmental ISO14001 and FSC/PEFC certification.
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Komori GL- 540 H-UV Prints ‘Intent of the Designer’ An unconventional company in Busan, Korea, the countryís second largest city and well known for the Busan International Film Festival and the port, is using ëuniqueí as a weapon in its arsenal. Design Geulggol is a specialist design company that seamlessly handles everything from design services to printing. The word ‘geulggol’ is pure Hangul that originally meant font. As a company name, however, it refers to all behavior — seeing, reading, feeling and being inspired. The idea is that it expresses the company’s commitment to designing everything in the world. Development of original characters President Seo Mu-sung founded the company as Geulggol Jangteo in 1996. At first it handled mostly editorial design, publishing and printing. Once the firm became known for its editorial design, the name was changed to Design Geulggol, and thereafter the company expanded the scope of its business, undertaking the development of original characters and brand products and setting up a department for creating and managing websites while continuing to work toward becoming a fullspectrum design house. According to Mr. Seo, “Transportation and communications are highly developed in Korea, and the entire country is a ‘one-day zone of life.’ I have often been told by people in the industry that large design houses concentrated in Seoul operate throughout the country, so regional design shops find it difficult to succeed. But we cannot give up the challenge.”
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Based on the experience and know-how of the previous 10 years, the company launched its own brand, Design IVY, in March 2010. Promoting a sophisticated brand that was ecofriendly, Design Geulggol released a series of characters with names such as BONEE and MONOON, PONG-JI and GGODUNG O. BONEE and MONOON were honored with the 2012 Good Design Award in the visual design category. Installation of H-UV for perfect satisfaction In September 2013, Design Geulggol became the first printer in the country to install a fivecolor Lithrone G40 H-UV press. The Korean printing market is in a downturn, and printers
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Original characters: BONEE & MONOON, GGODUNG O and PONG-JI
are fighting a desperate battle. Compared to the capital region, in particular, local areas that enjoy very little demand are in dire straits. In this situation, Seo was concerned that the company might go under unless it could establish some differentiation from other firms. “I believe that printing, like design, involves creating new things. I felt that we needed a press that could perfectly print the intent of the designer,” says Seo. Seo explains his choice of Komori equipment: “I considered the investment in a new press very carefully. I had a great deal of trust in Komori based on our previous installation of a used L-626. I considered other manufacturers, but concentrated on Komori, which had shown its H-UV technology and CMS solutions at an exhibition. The new press that we installed is equipped with not only H-UV but also KID, PDC-SX, K-ColorSimulator, K-PressNavi and K-Station.” Seo wasn’t certain about the investment in a new press. He couldn’t ignore the voices of gloom that he was hearing around him. “I wasn’t sure that we could succeed given the limits of a regional printer and the various software products that would be the first-ever installed in Korea.” In the end, though, the investment was a success. “Everything worked without a hitch. The instant H-UV drying worked perfectly and the H-UV reproduction, the PDC-SX measurements, and the color management all performed to our complete satisfaction. Operating in a powderless printing environment and using the CMS solution offered by Komori software resulted in a pressroom that I considered ideal. I was so satisfied I even boasted that I had really made a most excellent choice.”
directly designs, it has a full line of press, prepress, digital printing and finishing equipment. It runs the GL-540 H-UV as its offset press and a Xerox C800, a Xerox C700, a Xerox FX4122 and a Xerox FPSS server as its digital printing systems. For finishing equipment, the agency appreciates the superb UV embossing effects produced by the Scodix digital print enhancement system and the fine hot foil stamping of the Kama ProCut 76 Foil. It also uses an integrated JDF workflow for central management of the line so that all processes from acceptance to delivery of finished products are connected to a single network. In 2013, through the efforts of Seo and more than 50 employees, Design Geulggol appeared for the second time on a list of Korea’s top design companies. It was first recognized for this honor in 2010. Also in 2010 the firm was designated an ‘inno-biz’ — a small to medium-sized enterprise recognized for its exceptional technological competitiveness and growth potential. For its contributions to society, Design Geulggol was honored by the Vocational Rehabilitation Project Agency of the Korea Employment Agency for the Disabled. “The Korean printing industry at present is definitely in a state of crisis. Because printing is fundamentally not an attractive market, the possibility of growth in the future is slim. But it is not a market that will disappear entirely. Put another way, the number of competitors will not increase and strong players will be few. Amid this crisis, Design Geulggol is aiming to be a strong player in a reorganized industry. In not only Busan but throughout the country, we have the finest facilities and a differentiation strategy. We are ready to compete strictly on quality,” affirms Seo.
From design to printing: one-stop service Design Geulggol is a general design agency. For reproducing items that it From left: Dr. Song and President Seo
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STANDARDISATION IS THE KEY TO GOING GREEN Want to be green? Do not overlook print processes and prioritise standardisation. Sha Jumari reports. When it comes to being more environmentally friendly, printers often place too much emphasis on green products. While committing to green products is an essential first step, print production workflow is equally, if not even more, important. The most efficient way to this is standardisation, according to Andy Ming, managing director of Dah Bang Printing Ink Mft. Ltd. The Hong Kong-based print sup-
ply company has dedicated itself to providing green solutions for print. Ming presented a seminar on using standardising print processes to business owners at the recent Hong Kong Printing and Packaging Fair 2014. Standardised printing has become popular in the last 2 years. Ming introduced the ‘Link Solution’, which was designed especially for small and medium-sized print factories that are
looking to upgrade their operations to be green. The solution highlights the key to maintaining high effectiveness of production while minimising pollution is the standardisation three elements: skills, equipment and substrates. “You need to make sure that these three aspects are standardised for production. Nowadays, I’d say 90% of printing companies miss out on at
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least one element. By minimising errors, there is less energy and less time wasted – this is also green printing, no doubt,” said Ming.
should also pay attention to the overall production efficiency and costs. Ming cautioned against taking to the term ‘eco’ too easily.
Echoing the trend of green printing, the solution covers the whole printing process from colour management to press-room, which is linked with skill, equipment and substrates to economise material, energy and manpower.
“The term ‘eco’ is becoming an adjective. Almost every product out there has an eco version. However, simply purchasing a product with an ‘eco’ tag does not make one environmentally friendly. To give a layman example, a
The aim of standardisation eventually is to have ‘zero mistakes’, which would help print enterprises achieve high standards of and high production yield while reducing pollution and consumption. “That is the point I would like to introduce, especially to small print enterprises who are looking to be more green. Genuine environmental protection is not simply about using eco materials, having a standardised print workflow is the ultimate goal,” Ming asserted. Substrates Standardising substrates is rather straightforward as labels and certifications can define most green substrates. While using environmentally friendly products is a crucial first step, printers
typical air conditioner takes about 20 minutes to cool a 100 square feet room. An eco air conditioner would take 45 minutes. So management needs to ensure that the final figures are efficient,” said Ming. “Similarly, you can’t use rubbish ink to use for your inkjet, and still expect good results. If you’re buying cheap ink, perhaps you will need to print
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twice to get the right colour. Good inks like ICI requires only one pass, and it can help to save money although initial costs are high. The quality of a one-pass print is of course always better, it standardises the print job,” Ming continued. Eco ink development is also making positive headway, as buyers, especially those from Europe and America, are imposing severe requirements for environmental safety and heavy metal content. They have also asked for extremely low tolerance value of colour standards on 4-colour process ink and spot colour ink prints. “One of our highly influential print buyers, Mattel, requests that suppliers pass rigorous checking and approval. As a result, we have inks that you can eat! Of course, it won’t be delicious,” Ming jested. “Less toxic is always good. We get pushed everyday to produce even more cleaner materials, so this is good for the next generation.” Skills Standardisation enhances print production quality by reducing conflicts with different departments and minimising human error. Skill standardisation in print involves two things on a technical level: 1. Generating print-ready files and proofs, with well-controlled plates.
2. Monitoring all procedures with print tools that is able to control any deviation so that print will not exceed specific standards. Ming suggested that standardising skills require planning for internal training and purchasing of the right inspecting tools for the prepress and press departments. Print companies cannot rely on the judgment of workers anymore to make adjustments on running presses, or else the quality of prints and production yield will be affected. “Standardising print proofs is actually very simple knowledge, in places like Singapore or Hong Kong. But in China, it is not. Most still use the eye, or visual judgment. Printing in numbers is a must - it is the future. How can you rely on visual judgment, you simply can’t. There is only one Picasso, and he died a long time ago!” joked Ming. Fortunately, print buyers have been requesting for printers to pass colour certification programmes such as G7. Though still at its preliminary stages, Ming pointed out that it is getting better. Equipment In recent times, Ming observed that printing presses and CTP equipment are becoming well developed for
standardised printing: “We notice that the printers who purchase CTP and the newer printing presses are experiencing very good increment of production. As long as the equipment receives proper maintenance, it can cope with standardised printing requirements.” As a result of the improved technology, techniques and related knowledge of CTP and printing presses will become more passive. In order to maintain the standardisation of print, printers should have a variety of prepress and press sheet inspection tools as well. The tools include colour management software, digital proofer, inspection tools, colour matching systems and low specular reflection or antiglare viewing booths. Alongside the equipment, print workers need to also upgrade their skills in both theory and operation of new software and hardware. Before making any investments on new equipment, Ming advised printers to take note of actual technicalities. “Investors need to understand the functionalities of equipments and ensure that the related pre-press software is compatible with the current production workflow rationally, in order to avoid purchasing high-priced but unsuitable equipments,” Ming advised.
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ROLAND 700 DIRECTDRIVE OFFERS GREATER PROFITABILITY In the face of increasingly fierce competition and ever-changing market demand, printing companies must be able to offer a wider variety of products without having to invest in new presses.
A good press must not only deliver perfect print quality with long-term stability, it must also include faster makeready times, multi-tasking processing and adaptability for diversified production. The ROLAND 700 DirectDrive, winner of US Intertech Technology Award and German Print Industry Innovation Award is the press designed specifically for printers wanting diversified products and simpler operation. With the highly adaptable ROLAND 700 DirectDrive, printers can transition freely and easily between commercial, books and packaging printing. Its superior flexibility enabled Tokyo’s Shinkosha Printing to easily realize 100 job changeovers of short plate commercial jobs within 10 hours.
With a wider range of substrates (0.04 mm to 1 mm) ranging from dictionary paper to light cardboard, the ROLAND 700 DirectDrive is suitable for almost any high-end commercial, publication and packaging printing and is therefore ideal for printers looking to
expand their product catalogue and production range. Maximizing productivity through multi-tasking and short make-ready time. Ingenious design allows ROLAND 700 DirectDrive’s torque motor to transmit the plate cylinders separately, resulting in short make-ready time and high productivity. Other tasks can be carried out simultaneously through two clutch systems which connect the inking rollers with the torque motor while the rest of the press is driven by the main motor. These tasks include simultaneous roller washing (high speed) and cylinder cleaning (lower speed). Additionally, the torque motor can move all plate cylinders for simultaneous plate change while new the ink profile of the new job is fed in. During the process of plate changing, the press may also carry out other tasks, such as blanket and impression cylinder washing.
These features significantly increase productivity while reducing makeready time and the total cost of production. Since its launch, ROLAND 700 DirectDrive has enjoyed wide popularity across the globe. Mr. David West Wilson, chairman of Kingston Carton Company, from Hull, England, said: "The prime benefits of the ROLAND 700 DirectDrive are the very quick make-ready times, particularly on multi-print activities, and the ColorPilot system which is exceptional and gives us consistency throughout the run.” “With ROLAND 700 DirectDrive, the time for changing plates, washing blankets and impression cylinder, as well as adding ink for the next print job is shortened by up to 60%!” Print companies around the world are taking advantage of the ROLAND 700 DirectDrive’s flexibility and improved production to achieve greater profitability and stay at the forefront of their industry.
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International Printing and Packaging Fair Wraps Up China dominates fairground as more than 400 international exhibitors took part in the Hong Kong exhibition, as luxury packaging and green solutions share the limelight. Sha Jumari reports. A total of 416 exhibitors joined the recently concluded Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair, an increase from 2013’s participant count of 361. Spread across a total gross area of 8,350 sqm at the Asia-World Expo, the fair attracted exhibitors from seven countries and regions: the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Taiwan, Thailand and the United States. The majority of the overseas exhibitors hail from Chinese mainland, at 291. Hong Kong exhibitors make up 108, while 308 overseas exhibitors make up the rest of the exhibitor count. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and CIEC Exhibition Company (HK) Limited, the exhibition celebrated its ninth edition. Focusing on being a
one-stop solutions shop for the print and packaging industry, the fair showcased the industry’s latest technology, packaging material and equipment, along with digital printing, pre-press and packaging design services.
A strong focus was placed on luxury packaging and green print solutions this year, as the two were designated a large amount of fairground space. Other thematic zones include Printing Services, Packaging Services, Food &
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Management/General 37 Beverage Packaging Solutions, Printing Consumables & Packaging Materials, Printing & Packaging Equipment, Digital Printing Equipment, Integrated Pre-press & Trade Services and Integrated Packaging Solutions. Hong Kong is one of the major printing centres of the world. Its printing and publishing industry has always played a significant role in its economy, and is one of the most value-added in the whole manufacturing sector. In 2013, Hong Kong's total export of printed matter reached US$2.4 billion, up 4.9% year-on-year. Hong Kong’s close proximity and higher level of freedom of information makes it by far, the most crucial business hub and gateway of China. China is the largest export market of Hong Kong's packaging materials industry, accounting for 64.8% of total exports in 2012. Although the bulk of print activities are done in China, it is largely propelled by local production and marketing decisions, due to the majority of regional headquarters of corporations situated in Hong Kong. Green Printing & Packaging Solutions Zone With enhancing environmental awareness worldwide, the new zone of Green Printing & Packaging Solutions is especially designed to cater for the green needs of buyers. Last year’s fair survey indicated that environmentally friendly and sustainable practices will continue. Amongst the suppliers, there is mounting interest in eco-friendly manufacturing equipment, energysaving products and green packaging. More stringent legislations on the use
of packaging materials are also influencing the use of materials.
the product, and even generate sales at the point-of-purchase stage.
The zone showcased eco-friendly paper products and other material, as well as printing and packaging consumables.
East Meets West - Business in Hong Kong Hong Kong has a capitalist economy upheld by free markets, low taxation, and fiscal responsibility. Low in natural resources, Hong Kong has established itself as a center for international trade and finance. It has topped the Economic Freedom of the World Report as the freest economy for 20 straight years. The Hong Kong stock exchange is the 6th largest in the world with a market capitalisation of nearly US$3 Trillion.
De Luxe Zone The De Luxe Zone featured high-end printing services and luxury product packaging. The luxury market in Asia is booming, with Japan and the Chinese mainland having the largest luxury goods market in the world. This year’s zone presented a seminar on smart luxury packaging designs of merchandises that aims to provide valuable resources on upgrading brand image at a minimal cost. Led by Tomotaka Miki, marketing manager of Saishunkan Co. Ltd. and Ko Siu Hong, general manager of KL & K Design, visitors were able to find out how packaging design can effectively communicate values of a brand, incite interest in
Hong Kong has the greatest concentration of corporate headquarters in the Asia-Pacific region. The country’s largest trading partner is China, with the United States and Japan being the other major partners. The country’s close proximity and higher level of freedom of information makes it by far, the most crucial business hub and gateway of China. Concluded in 2003, the China and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) allows all products made in Hong Kong, subject to CEPA's rules of origin, to enjoy enjoy duty-free access to China. 62% of re-exports were of China origin, while 55% were destined for the mainland, according to the HKSAR government statistics in 2013. China’s Customs statistics also showed Hong Kong to be the second largest trading partner for the country, accounting for 9.6% of its total trade in 2013.
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QuadTech announces partnership with Muller Martini
QuadTech announces a partnership with Muller Martini Press Division to provide the QuadTechÂŽ Color Control System with SpectralCamTM, for Muller Martini Alprinta V, Concepta and VSOP web offset presses. The QuadTech partnership now enables Muller Martini customers to not only ensure accurate color information for the entire web and throughout the print run, but for the first time, automatically measure and control color on both paper and film. Removing the previous common issues of web movement and substrate corrugation, QuadTech's system now enables Muller Martini customers to measure precise color on film and provide exact reproduction of brand and special colors. In turn, this allows customers to enjoy the benefits of a streamlined workflow with faster make-readies and reduced waste. "With 80 percent of Muller Martini presses purchased for printing on films, the ability to control color on these substrates has been a significant objective for the market," said Stephan Doppelhammer, Market Manager for Packaging for QuadTech. "We solved the issue by utilizing the key capabilities of our SpectralCam and web stabilizing tech-
nologies to compensate for web deviance, and achieve accurate color measurement on opaque, translucent and transparent films as well as on paper."
ability of a printer or converter to ensure adherence to color standards, and deliver uniform products and reliability in repeat runs from multiple print locations.
The QuadTech web stabilizer technology achieves this control by momentarily smoothing and flattening the film substrate, at full press speed, for accurate color measurement. The solution is also available to existing Muller Martini customers as a retrofit option, and typically provides a returnon-investment (ROI) within 1 1.5 years.
Prior to the availability of the QuadTech system, Muller Martini customers would typically use a manual process to measure color on films. This would be done by cutting sections from the web, usually during make-ready, and then at the end at changeover. As a result, color defects would often be captured too late, leading to costly production stoppages and substrate waste.
Muller Martini presses are designed to meet the needs of brands today, who due to market pressures and changing retail dynamics, are now demanding shorterrun, faster-turnaround jobs. To differentiate their products and increase sales, these brands increasingly use more complex designs printed onto more expensive transparent and reflective substrates. To provide consistent high quality print, automated press controls are essential in the
With the QuadTech Color Control System with SpectralCam, Muller Martini operators can now utilize a fully automated process for significant reductions in make-ready times and quick and easy, realtime, problem diagnosis. The system also automatically monitors and stores L*a*b* values as well as delta E, density, and dot gain data, for precise print copy and fast, exact setup of repeat jobs. Bernd Sauter, CEO, Muller Martini Press Division says, "We are delighted to partner with QuadTech. We strive to find partners that add value to our offering, and in this case, provide our customers with important quality and productivity improvements for increased profitability and competitiveness. "With a QuadTech Color Control System with SpectralCam and web stabilizer installed on a VSOP 850 press in our Print Technology Center in Maulburg, Germany, we look forward to demonstrating these benefits to printers and converters first hand."
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Gravure printing press commissioned in Bangladesh BOBST has recently completed the commissioning of a BOBST Rotomec 888 gravure printing press at Robin Printing & Packages Ltd., in Dhaka. Robin’s new Rotomec 888 line is the first of its type to be installed in Bangladesh. Established in the mid-sixties in Dhaka, Robin Printing & Packages Ltd., has grown into an industrial concern at the forefront of the printing industry. The main production is cigarette cartons and with its capabilities for high-end printing Robin has become the leading supplier to British American Tobacco (BAT) in Bangladesh. From its modern production facilities, the company also offers its large and diversified domestic and international client base a wide range of printing services in a variety of other industry segments. Robin Printing & Packages is a privately-owned company run since its inception by the Hussain family whose members provide a dynamic style of leadership and marketing strategy that includes the ability to foster product innovation, market diversification and best use of technology. This prompted the decision in 2011 to enter the flexible packaging business. In line with its strategy of using high technology to its advantage, Robin Printing & Packages went through a rigorous assessment
of printing press suppliers and finally zeroed down on BOBST equipment as the most suitable to fulfil their production requirements. Furthermore, the recognized global leadership of BOBST equipment in terms of printing quality and operational efficiency, as well as the confidence derived from the assurance of a highly qualified BOBST local support would provide Robin with the perfect launching pad for their new business endeavour. Robin Printing & Packages’ new press is a second generation ELS BOBST Rotomec 888 machine featuring solutions that provide the improved efficiency required to increase volume flexibility and deliver fast turnaround of a wide range of high quality printed flexible packaging applications. Significant waste and operating cost savings result from the key features of the Rotomec 888 press, such as the short web path; the integration of the ELS with the register control system for faster correction during press speed variation; the optimized inking
and drying & ventilation systems. All these are key features of the press that provide technological advantages that benefit both machine productivity and environmental sustainability. With their new press now running with commercial production for the past few months, Robin Printing and Packages is confident they will achieve their objectives to be a market leader in the Bangladesh flexible packaging market and to rapidly be able to supply the export markets as well, as they build their experience in this segment of the packaging industry. Mr. Shameem Hussain, Director of Robin Printing & Packages Ltd. comments "After looking at various Asian options we decided to go for the BOBST Rotomec 888 simply due to the fact that this press not only has a proven leadership record in this region but is acknowledged to be the press which helps in cost reduction on all production cost parameters like raw materials wastage, electricity, labour & maintenance. Also this will provide us easy entry to the large MNCs operating in Bangladesh." Along with the 9-colour Rotomec 888 gravure printing press, Robin’s new Flexible Division houses solvent-based and solventless laminators, a high output three-layer blow film lines, high speed slitter-rewinders and pouching machines. The factory also includes a state-of-the-art Q C laboratory, captive power production facilities and the whole factory is supported by UPS system. Gearing up for various international quality certifications, the production facility is undoubtedly the most modern setup up in the Bangladesh flexible packaging industry.
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HEATPROOF label series HP-CBR label product can withstand high temperatures of up 1200ºC and be variable data printed in-house
Lintec Graphic Films, supplier of specialist pressure-sensitive coated film products for durable label applications, has extended its HEATPROOF label series. The launch of HPCBR – a exteme high temperature label product that can withstand temperatures of up to an impressive 1200ºC and be variable data printed on-site – further addresses a number of challenges faced by the ceramic, glass and metal production industries.
Poor identification of metal, ceramic and glass leads to costly and time consuming corrective procedures, and there is a growing demand from across the production industry for a highly resilient solution to label damage caused by extreme temperatures, chemical exposure and harsh weather conditions. Such problems undermine everyday production efficiencies, including mixed batch numbers, liability issues, lost inventory via tracking problems, identification after cooling, outdoor storage and shipping difficulties. “The identification of the goods in the manufacturing of machinery – such as industrial baking trays and motor vehicle parts – is paramount for production companies and of course, their customers,” explains Andy Voss, Managing Director of Lintec Graphic Films. “We’re always striving to be at the vanguard of innovation, and there was a great demand from our customers for a label that could not only withstand temperatures of up 1200ºC, but one that could be supplied as blank label, printed on-site and applied with minimal fuss.” Whether a bar, serial or QR code, the preprinted HP-CBR is a chemical proof, highly scratch resistant label that can effectively endure the harsh environments created during the manufacturing process. Capable of being produced in-house, the label enables the stock management team to print labels in real
time in the factory via thermal transfer and then easily apply the self-adhesive product – removing the need for special heat activated adhesive. Enhancing time and cost efficiencies, HPCBR also provides close control over heat treatment process management for electric parts, heat generating processing for glass products and the homogenising of aluminium ingots. The HP-CBR label is composed of an organic/inorganic complex with highly modified acrylic adhesive and backed with a paper release liner. Lintec Graphic Films’ innovative HEATPROOF series is globally renowned for its high temperature and chemical resistance, excellent printability of up 600dpi, its robust durability within interior and exterior conditions and importantly, its cost-effectiveness. Voss concludes: “Significantly, the HP-CBR can also be produced via variable data printing in-house, providing absolute control for those in the front line responsible and ultimately reducing liability for lost, late and faulty stock. It provides automatic tracking and management of materials throughout the supply chain, improving efficiency and safety – gifting production companies with the peace of mind to focus on the other important areas of their business.”
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STRATASYS 3D PRINTING AND LEGACY EFFECTS SUIT ROBOCOP Stratasys Ltd. a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, today announced that the company's multimaterial Objet Connex 3D printing technology has played a leading role in the production of the iconic RoboCop suit created by Legacy Effects for the main character in this year's blockbuster movie. Tasked with realizing the 3D designs from the Robocop production designer for the ultra-sleek RoboCop suit was Hollywood special effects company, Legacy Effects. Their use of Stratasys 3D printing technology has helped bring to life a number of recognizable movie characters on the big-screen. Using Stratasys' high resolution Objet Connex multi-material 3D printing technology, Legacy Effects produced every aspect of the RoboCop suit - from helmet, to boots - as master mold patterns. These pieces were then molded and cast into other materials to create variants of the suit depending on the requirements of each scene. In addition, some versions of the suit used in the movie were composed of as much as 90 percent actual Stratasys 3D printed parts. For example, the striking visor, which forms part of the helmet on the black version of the RoboCop suit, features a gleaming red strip; the entire visor used in the movie is 3D printed with Stratasys transparent (VeroClear) material. Stratasys 3D printing technology
the only option for reproducing fine detail According to Jason Lopes, Lead Design Engineer, Legacy Effects, RoboCop's chest-armour piece perhaps best exemplifies how the use of 3D printing technology overcomes certain challenges that can affect production methods. "First, in terms of the size of RoboCop's chest piece specifically, only Stratasys' 3D printing technology would allow us to print something at the actual size; the part virtually fills the entire build-tray," Lopes explains. "Second, the same part comprises a blend of smooth areas, as well as other areas that feature an extremely high level of detail, such as the police badge and other logos, which we needed to retain for the molding process. There isn't a technology currently available beyond that provided by Stratasys that affords us this level of intricate detail, together with the hard surface modeling of the shells all together in one print."
In addition to creating the Robocop suit, Legacy Effects was also involved in 3D printing both master molds and prototype parts for the ‘Exo-suit' featured in the movie. These prototype pieces included fully-functional spring-operated fingers that were printed in a single build using multimaterials on the company's Stratasys Objet Connex 3D Printers. Smoother workflow and greater flexibility over traditional production methods Using Stratasys' 3D printing technology the team at Legacy Effects is able to work much faster and more efficiently than it could in the days when it produced parts by hand. "Doing everything by hand meant that we couldn't run tests as it would have taken forever," recalls Lopes. "Also, 3D printing allows us to work in symmetry, which enables us to build an entire left side of a suit, then mirror it and output the right side as well, all from one file with the click of a button. You can't do that by hand."
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Wide Format / Proofing Technology Despite the recent economic downturn still having an impact on studio budgets, high expectation from customers requires shorter production times, regardless of the all-to-commonplace eleventh-hour changes. For Lopes, 3D printing's ability to speed up processes, as well as the capability to make late changes has revolutionized the way Legacy Effects operates. "This is where 3D printing comes to the fore by meeting such pressures head on," says Lopes. "If we see something's not working, or we're asked to make a design change, we can make another iteration, go to an open 3D printer and be printing two simultaneous tests within an hour. We go to lunch, come back and it's done. It doesn't get better than that!" "Legacy Effects' use of multi-material 3D printing as its solution of choice is indicative of how the technology is becoming increasingly integral to filmmaking," says Bruce Bradshaw, Director Marketing, Stratasys North America. "The ability to rapidly 3D print all materials together in one sin-
gle print run meets the film industry prerequisite to save time and money. But the real show-stealer is Stratasys' ultra-fine 16 micron-layer 3D printing. In the special effects world, fine detail and true-to-life models and parts are the industry standard and our Connex multi-material 3D printing technology continues to be a top performer among designers and engineers." 1 r RoboCop suit and helmet designed and produced by Legacy Effects using Stratasys Objet Connex multi-material 3D printing 2 r RoboCop helmet visor including striking red strip designed by Legacy Effects created on Objet Connex Multi-material 3D Printer using VeroClear material
RoboCop suit and helmet designed and produced by Legacy Effects using Stratasys Objet Connex multimaterial 3D printing
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Best-i n-seg ment qua lity-productivityprice ratio The redesigned version of the bestselling hybrid wide-format inkjet printer meets the need for higher performance and quality in an increasingly professionalized market Incorporating the latest generation of print heads, the Anapurna M2050i achieves a productivity increase of up to 75% compared to its predecessor, while maintaining its high level of print quality. Dual board or borderless printing will increase productivity even more. In addition, the electromechanical redesign of the system has made it more robust still, fit for sustained higher workloads. In combination with a precision belt transport drive system, the new print heads offer optimized dot positioning for excellent print quality. They guarantee printing of good solids, fine text
reproduction of up to 4 pt and an outstanding tonal rendering, producing top quality prints on a wide variety of indoor and outdoor media – both rigids and roll media. White printing is included too. “The Anapurna M2050 gained recognition as the best-in-segment hybrid printer,” says Willy Van Dromme, Marketing Manager Wide Format Inkjet. “The new i-version with enhanced productivity and quality at an unparalleled price point underlines our commitment to this market. The print quality, features and option set are state-of-the-art and make it a very
consistent and reliable production device.” The Anapurna M2050i uses Agfa Graphics’ large gamut of UV-curable inks which work with a broad range of rigid and flexible media for both indoor and outdoor applications. Thanks to Agfa’s ‘thin ink layer’ technology, these inks deliver the highest coloring power, as well as the lowest ink consumption per square meter in the industry. This results in better looking prints and saves on ink costs. In conjunction with Agfa Graphics’ Asanti workflow for the sign and display market, which adds color management and automatic pre-flighting, users benefit from an integrated production solution. This not only provides consistent quality but also minimizes errors, thus increasing productivity and saving time. Asanti is completed by the Asanti StoreFront cloud-based web-to-print system, which comes as an optional low-investment SaaS solution.
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2014 World Wrap Master Crowned at FESPA Digital 2014 After a four-day battle, Kiss Lajos from Hungary was awarded the title of World Wrap Master at FESPA Digital 2014 in Munich. Wrappers from around the world started competing for the title on day one of FESPA Digital 2014 – Tuesday 20 May 2014 until Friday 23 May. As part of this year’s competition, participants had to really put their wrapping skills to the test, as they not only had to wrap cars, but other objects
including mannequins, speakers and bathroom objects. Second and third prize went to Colin Sciberras from Malta and Robert Davidson from Ireland, respectively.
Duncan MacOwan, Head of New Media and Events, FESPA, comments: “Congratulations to Kiss and this year’s two runners up. The World Wrap Masters is always a crowd pleaser at our events and this year was no different. Adding the new items to wrap certainly lent a new dimension to the competition and put the skills of our wrappers to the test. Wrapping is a growing part of the wide format industry and recognising that it’s not just vehicles that can be wrapped is essential in helping the industry to grow and find new applications.
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Wide Format / Proofing Technology “This year we also gave visitors the opportunity to try their hand at wrapping a car door in a head to head competition. We received good feedback from visitors and it was great to see people getting involved, some who have never wrapped any thing before.” Michael Meyer, Folien und Zubehor who was a World Wrap Masters sponsor said of the event: “The 2014 FESPA Wrap Event not only car wrapping - a challenge for the contestants and a magnet for the audience!” Contestant Colin Sciberras, who came second in this year’s competition, comments: “It was an amazing experience participating in the World Wrap Masters competition and I want to say thanks to all those that competed and to the organisers and judges!”
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NEWS Quad/Graphics in Poland is first in Europe to invest in Inca Onset Q40i supplied by Fujifilm Fujifilm announces that Quad/Graphics, one of Europe’s leading print companies with global links, is the first to install the Inca Onset Q40i which was launched at FESPA last year. Quad/Graphics is a commercial printer which is forever broadening its reach into new markets in order to better serve its customers. With offices all over the world, it has already installed an Inca Onset Q40i in the USA to complement their Onset S70 and S50i platforms. As corporate marketing manager for Europe Agnieszka Golebiowska explains, Quad/ Graphics is looking to provide the same quality and consistency by making similar investments in Europe. “We pride ourselves on offering customers a wide breadth of material to suit their every requirement, and with the success the company has been enjoying in the USA off the back of the investments in the Onset devices, we wanted to continue that in Europe.” She continues, “The Onset Q40i was the perfect choice because of its exceptional print quality as well as being such a high speed printing device.” The Inca Onset Q40i was launched last year to address the growing market for an ultra-high-quality flatbed device. It is aimed particularly at critical print applications such as backlit cosmetics displays, fashion and other closelyviewed graphics. Andrzej Platek, managing director of commercial print and packaging at Quad/Graphics Europe, adds: “We
know already that the Inca large format flatbed printers and Fujifilm ink is the best combination on the market from the extensive research that went into our USA investments. We wanted to replicate that combination in Europe so that we can offer the same level of quality on a global basis, as we are focussing on growing our print applications and meeting the needs of markets across the world.” “Here at Quad we are serving a variety of industries from food & beverage to personal care and electronics. We are using the Onsets to print display work and a variety of signage and POS related products, depending on exact customer requirements. It has been a significant investment for us, but we feel it is worth it as our clients demand high quality print, and the Onset Q40i can deliver this.” The need for Quad/Graphics to print short runs using digital technologies is continually increasing. With the Onset printer, it is possible to print short runs that would have been printed on an offset press, whilst making sure that the overall quality that is demanded by customers is maintained. In addition Fujifilm inks provide excellent adhesion and colour reproduction, and the speed and quality combination is second-to-none, which highlighted it as a must-have device. Andrzej Platek concludes: “The investment in the Inca Onset Q40i is already paying off, and we have been very pleased with the level of service and support that Inca and Fujifilm have given us. We anticipate that the relationship will continue to go from strength to strength, and look forward to the new applications we will now be able to provide customers.”
HP Increases Productivity, Simplifies Colour Management with New HP Indigo Digital Presses HP today expanded its digital press portfolio with new HP Indigo solutions to offer customers increased productivity, simplified colour management and new capabilities for high-value applications. Building on the success of the flagship HP Indigo 7000 and WS6000 Digital Press series, which have more than 2,000 installations worldwide, new additions include: The sheet-fed HP Indigo 7800 Digital Press offering print service providers (PSPs) a range of new capabilities, including the ability to print directly on synthetic substrates and plastic cards, and a new colour management experience with an in-line spectrophotometer. The roll-fed HP Indigo WS6800 Digital Press that offers label and packaging converters faster turnaround times through automated colour management, a wider frame(1) and new ink capabilities for expanded applications. “Our customers are always seeking ways to improve productivity and diversify applications so that they can deliver more value to brands and end customers,” said Alon Bar-Shany, vice president and general manager, Indigo Digital Press Division, HP. “The latest releases of our industry-leading portfolio demonstrate our commitment to providing customers with state-of-the-art digital printing technology to meet these needs, while also offering an upgrade path that helps protect their capital investments.” The new presses are on display for the first time worldwide at Dscoop Asia in Bali and will also be showcased at ExpoPrint Latin America, Labelexpo Americas, GRAPH EXPO and Photokina 2014. HP Indigo 7800 Digital Press: A leap forward in colour management and productivity The HP Indigo 7800 Digital Press provides general commercial printers simplified colour management, improved productivity and an expanded application range. Offering direct printing on synthetic substrates with One Shot Color technology, the HP Indigo 7800 enables PSPs to print high-value applications, such as plastic cards, overlays, lenticular applications, point-of-sale and premium
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NEWS HP Indigo 7800 Digital Press
offers breakthrough productivity, versatility and advanced colour management. Delivering the industry’s highest crossover point in narrow-web production versus analogue for the vast majority of pressure-sensitive label jobs,(4) the press will help support the rapid increase in volume of digitally produced labels.
postcards. The press supports HP Indigo ElectroInk Digital Matte for spot coating effects on glossy substrates in addition to other special inks, including HP Indigo ElectroInk Invisible Red and Light Black. The press also features unique special effects, including raised print, textured effects and digital water marks. The HP Indigo 7800 provides automated on-press colour management aided by an in-line spectrophotometer. Eliminating the need for manual colour manipulations, the in-line spectrophotometer and colour management tools help to ensure the best possible match to hard-copy proofs, colour uniformity within a page, and colour consistency between presses and sites to meet strict brand guidelines. The spectrophotometer also streamlines the process for colour standards certifications, such as GRACoL and FOGRA. In addition, the press features an intelligent automation feature that helps prioritise print jobs with optimised on-press job sequencing according to job length, media, image types and job priority. “CEWE is constantly innovating, and we need our digital printing technology to keep pace as we adapt to photo market trends and secure new business,”
said Dr. Reiner Fageth, chief technology officer, CEWE. “With a large fleet of HP Indigo digital presses already, we appreciate how HP Indigo continues to deliver scalable technology that has allowed us to take advantage of quality and performance enhancements over time, and the features of the new HP Indigo 7800 will help us further extend our high-quality offerings, such as the CEWE Photobook, as well as our application range to help maintain our business.” The HP Indigo 7800 is driven by HP SmartStream Production Pro Print Server Version 5, the fastest digital front end (DFE) available on the market that enhances performance with 30 per cent faster Raster Image Processing (RIP). (2) HP Indigo Direct2Finish, a platform for automated and simplified near-line finishing operation, enables automatic submission of accurate job definition format ( JDF) instructions to leading finishing devices, reducing make-ready and turnaround time as well as reducing the chances of waste and human error. Redefining label printing performance with the HP Indigo WS6800 Digital Press The HP Indigo WS6800 Digital Press, the third generation of the best-selling(3) HP Indigo WS6000 Digital Press series, HP Indigo WS6800
The HP Indigo WS6800 helps customers reach new levels of productivity and reduce time spent preparing colour profiles and PANTONE® colour matching by up to 75 per cent with a new in-line spectrophotometer. (5) Using closed-loop control, the spectrophotometer eliminates the need for manual colour calibrations and adjustments. An expanded frame width, increased from 317 mm to 320 mm,(1) allows for higher press output and reduced costs. In addition, label converters can produce up to 131 linear feet per minute in colour using Enhanced Productivity Mode (EPM). Providing improved efficiency in the converting of shrink sleeves, high-slip HP Indigo ElectroInk White reduces production steps with single pass sleeve production. HP Indigo ElectroInk Silver gives labels a metallic look similar to UV flexo silver inks and can be used as a spot or base colour on a range of label applications, including paint, automotive, household chemicals, nutraceuticals and soft drinks. The HP Indigo WS6800 supports the HP SmartStream Labels and Packaging Workflow Suite 4.1, powered by Esko. This workflow suite provides consistent repeat job control and advanced decisionmaking tools to help select suitable jobs for EPM. A new, high-definition 223 lines per inch (lpi) screen provides increased colour gamut space. “Our company seeks to provide our customers with high-quality products that meet their strict brand guidelines, while pushing the limits on productivity,” said Cees Schouten, technical director, Geostick B.V. “The increased frame width and automated colour management processes of the HP Indigo WS6800 will help us produce more jobs per day with less operator intervention and reduced overall costs, while maintaining the high print quality our customers expect.” Printing with the environment in mind
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NEWS By enabling just-in-time print production in the exact quantities needed, HP Indigo digital printing solutions help reduce waste and boost sustainability. HP Indigo has established a program in collaboration with the Good Energy Initiative to offset carbon emissions associated with the manufacturing of its HP Indigo 7000 series and WS6000 series Digital Presses. All HP Indigo series 3 presses have achieved carbon (CO2) neutral manufacturing status.(6) Availability Initial shipments of the HP Indigo 7800 and WS6800 Digital Presses are beginning this month. HP Indigo 7800 and WS6800 features are expected to be available as optional field upgrades in early 2015. Rotolito Lombarda Continues to Invest in Innovative Systems and Consolidates Partnerships with Technology Suppliers Rotolito Lombarda, a leading European publications printer, continues its programme of investment with the installation of a manroland Lithoman 48-page press scheduled for September. The press will include a Kodak inkjet unit for personalising long runs of leaflets for large retail customers. The configuration complements the similarly equipped 72page Lithoman already in operation. The investment follows the recent installation of a seven-colour HP Indigo 10000 Digital Press for printing covers for the books produced on the two HP Color Inkjet Web Presses as well as for general commercial print and shortrun, quality book production. A B2 format press, the HP Indigo 10000 has generated interest not only from printers, but also among print buyers who regard it as the perfect solution for printing products that could not previously be printed digitally due to size and print run limitations. These orders demonstrate Rotolito’s strategy of investing in both traditional web offset as well as digital technologies. The benefits of this conventional and digital strategy can be realised, for example, by newspaper publishers who are facing changes in their marketplace that require them to adapt their business models. Some of these changes include ever-decreasing print runs; the need to grow advertising revenue through
localised advertising; personalised inserts and variable content and producing local editions of foreign newspapers for hotels, airports and holiday villages during the peak holiday season – all of which can be accommodated by a digital capability. “We see these changes as an opportunity that we have decided to grasp,” explains Emanuele Bandecchi, marketing director at Rotolito. “The HP T410 Color Inkjet Web Press installed at the end of 2013 will be used not only for printing books and commercial print, but also for newspaper production, thanks to the FoldLine system from manroland web systems. This digital finishing system enables the production of both Berliner and tabloid format newspapers up to 124 pages along with the ability to add up to three inserts in every newspaper automatically. The system has been fully online since May.” Investing to meet changing needs The print sector is a fast moving industry, and in order to keep up with the changes it is important to have a reliable production system that can respond to the demands of the print buyer in both quality and price. Rotolito Lombarda is amongst the companies that have understood the importance of being at the forefront of adopting new technologies and of keeping its facilities up to date. Rotolito was the first company in Europe to install a full colour inkjet web press from HP in 2010. Always focused on continuous innovation, Rotolito is once again the first in the world to install the Foldline VPF211 digital finishing system from manroland web systems dedicated to the production of books, magazines, catalogues and newspapers.
Thanks to the company's leading position in the print sector and cutting edge facilities, Rotolito has become a consultant for its industry partners, hosting events and equipment demonstrations in a live production environment. At the end of February, manroland web systems organised an event at Rotolito, bringing in a large group of printers and newspaper publishers from around the world who were interested in the new FoldLine finishing system. Current print production volumes on the digital HP Color Inkjet Web Presses total approximately 500 jobs a month. The Rotolito IT department has developed a job management system that enables work to be directed to the most appropriate machine taking into account cost-efficiency, delivery deadlines and press capacity. The system also incorporates a dedicated area for web orders reserved for B2B clients. In addition, the production workflow for digitally printed products is completely automated with the use of automatic imposition technology and JDF interface with the production machines. Rotolito Lombarda also supports and attends external industry events. On 24th June 2014, Rotolito Lombarda will contribute to the panel discussions at the INTERQUEST 2014 London Digital Book Printing Forum (Royal Society, Carlton Terrace, in London). The forum will bring book printers, publishers, suppliers and influencers together to discuss the key trends and challenges facing the industry today.
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