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Covering the Printing, Packaging and Publishing Industries across Asia. Issue 2 2016

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Expand its reach Deliver seamless device integration Direct marketing solutions specialist adopts cost effective digital production Canon wraps up first Publisher S.E.A. Forum in Singapore Digital print pioneers rewarded with 30 per cent business growth Colour 3D printing to a new level of realism CyClean non-contact web cleaning system Economy is still on a course of low growth Two fast Rapida 106 presses with LED-UV at Tosho Printing T.C.P. Industry installs first ROLAND 700 EVOLUTION in Thailand The Lithrone difference Large Format First HP PageWide XL 8000 Printer in Malaysia Goss appoints Alles International as agent in South Korea Fuji Xerox explores the future of digital packaging and inkjet printing High-reliability ink for the beverage sector New SureColor P-Series Large Format Printers High-performance sublimation inks Market-leading digital inks for textile and graphics News from around the world

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Expand its reach Printoff provides a comprehensive, high-quality printing service to organizations throughout the UK. The internet plays a central role in their communication with customers. We discussed this focus on web services with John Spencer, Technical Manager. You use both Apogee StoreFront, a web-to-print platform, and Apogee WebApproval, an online upload and approval platform. What makes you put so much emphasis on online services? These solutions make it easier to target large accounts and compete outside of our region. We’ve branded WebApproval as our ‘PrintPortal’ solution. It is predominantly used for trade clients, such as design agencies and print brokers. Apogee StoreFront is offered as our ‘PrintBank’ platform, to create private password protected stores for business customers and organizations. We also use it for our e-commerce stores in the educational market, a niche that we focus on. You already had a web-to-print solution in place before moving over to Apogee StoreFront. Why did you make that switch?

We had a long-standing relationship with Agfa Graphics so it was a trusted name for us. Next to that StoreFront offered two key advantages over our previous solution. One is the Online Editor that enables StoreFront users to personalize print. It includes a plug-in for Adobe InDesign, something that our previous platform did not offer. Next to that there is the integration with Apogee Prepress, which was really important to us. It saves us a lot of time because orders are automatically imported in Apogee Prepress without the need to rekey data. What is your favorite feature in Apogee StoreFront? That would be access labels! Once you’ve assigned these labels to the products in a store, shoppers only see those products for which their own user profile contains the same labels. This is essential for business customers where each department

only should get access to the products that are relevant to them. What do your customers appreciate the most about web-to-print? It makes it easier for businesses to decentralize their marketing and give more autonomy to local teams, while retaining overall control. That actually suits us fine. Previously those customers would negotiate each separate purchase whereas now the same volume of print is ordered through a series of smaller purchases at a price that only needed to be negotiated once. Does that mean that it is easy to offer this service to your customers? For many it is indeed nothing new. They understand what web-to-print is and we give them an account on our demo store to make them familiar with our set-up. For our educational stores we rely on e-mail marketing to promote our products. Some of the customers who discover our product range this way end up contacting us for more bespoke services. So the stores sometimes act as a gateway to attract new customers for our other services. Which advice can you offer to other printers who are interested in web-toprint? We only consider customers who have a yearly order volume of at least 50,000 pound candidates for setting up a dedicated store. We then charge them a small annual fee for setting up and maintaining their store. That fee is not there to make money, it simply assures that the customer does not consider their store a freebie and it helps make sure they are committed to making effective use of it. Don’t give this service away for free,

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Deliver seamless device integration New Fiery workflow option increases throughput by increasing automation and reducing operator intervention

automation. Fewer manual steps also reduce the chance of human error and therefore waste. The solution works by having the Fiery digital front end extract the cut paths from the job and deliver them to the cutter; meanwhile, without manual intervention, the digital front end also readies the job for preview and automatic printing.

SA International (SAi) and EFI™ have announced the availability of the EFI Cut Server Option for Fiery® proServer and Fiery XF digital front ends. This software option from SAi - a leading provider of software solutions for the professional sign making, wide-format digital printing and CAD/CAM for CNC machining industries - enables users of the Fiery workflow solutions to now enjoy a fully integrated end-to-end print-andcut workflow. "As both companies have global customer bases, the provision of an easily integrated SAi-powered EFI Cut Server Option that enables Fiery customers to drive all the cutters in their business is a terrific advantage

for them," says Sarit Tichon, Senior Vice President Worldwide Sales, SAi. "Importantly, the Cut Server Option that SAi developed for EFI delivers convenience, reliability and precision for users regardless of whether they're driving cutters from smaller providers, or those from larger manufacturers," she adds. Available now, the EFI Cut Server Option gives users the power and versatility of SAi's cut contour technology in a Fiery workflow to drive one or more of the 1300+ supported cutting devices from more than 80 suppliers, whether sheet or roll-fed. By eliminating the need to work with different software for each cutter type, job management is easier and all printing and cutting processes can be seamlessly linked. Up to eight cutting engines can be driven simultaneously, accelerating production times and eliminating bottlenecks. The collaboration effectively enables more customers to enjoy an end-toend print-and-cut environment with minimal touch points and maximum

Depending on the customer workflow or preference, cut path recognition can be automatic or manual so that operation may be unattended if desired, giving businesses further flexibility. Speaking for EFI, Stefan Spiegel, General Manager, Fiery Wide Format, comments, "With the continued introduction of new types of signage applications and materials, our customers are constantly looking to us to help them streamline their operations and meet customer deadlines. Fiery technology offers our customers unparalleled processing speed and quality, and now the new Cut Server Option brings them meaningful new benefits. "SAi boasts the largest library of cutter drivers on the market, and the popularity and ease-of-use of SAi's software were also important factors in EFI's decision making on a partner to collaborate with. It's therefore a successful combination of expertise from both EFI and SAi that enables us to provide this industry-leading solution," Spiegel concludes.

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Direct marketing solutions specialist adopts cost effective digital production Koliprint Oy has invested in the Nordic region’s first Xeikon 9800 digital colour press following its decision to add digital print production capabilities to its portfolio of services.

Founded 90 years ago the Finnish printer is the only direct marketing print business covering both Nordic and Russian markets. It offers a wide variety of multi-channel customer relationship solutions. In addition to traditional printed jobs it also produces personalized and targeted products. Turnover in 2014 is €6m and there were 40 employees. Until now it ran only offset presses. Explains Koliprint CEO Mrs. Sari Niemi: “New digital printing technology offers us the possibility to print shorter runs in a cost effective way. As a result high quality and advanced applications are now available to a larger customer base.” She continues: “Together with our existing customers we have continuously proven that printed direct marketing works well and generates good results!” The Xeikon 9800 delivers duplex printing in one pass, standard paper stocks and can easily handle complicated personalized printing and data handling. Its 5/5 colors, 1200 dpi resolution and automatic color management, offer high quality

to match existing web offset quality. It prints unlimitedly in length and has a printing width of 500mm so it’s capable to print B2 sizes. The post press system includes two lines: cutting and sheeting and roll-to-roll. Both offer very complicated folding, glue, stickers and perforating. Its production capabilities allow Koliprint to print short run jobs for direct marketing purposes. Also its environmentally friendly inks, with FDA food certification, supports the ability to offer packaging solutions. Their good UV-light fastness support outdoor applications too. Limitless job-lengths expands possibilities Arto Meriläinen, production director of Koliprint Oy states: “As we have invested in a web-fed digital printing system, there are no practical limitations to the length of a job. We can now print duplex posters and banners in very cost effective way, compared to other techniques.” “Koliprint wants to offer their customers offset quality in a digital way. Xeikon 9800 print quality is best in its class. There are no compromises

and it includes all the benefits of the digital world,” concludes Mr Ari Enroth from Xeikon Nordic. ABOUT KOLIPRINT Finnish Koliprint was founded 90 years ago. It is the only direct marketing print business covering both Nordic and Russian markets. It offers a wide variety of multi-channel customer relationship solutions. In addition to traditional printed jobs it also produces personalized and targeted products. Turnover in 2014 is €6m. There are 40 employees.

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Canon wraps up first Publisher S.E.A. Forum in Singapore The inaugural event aims to bring together publishers and printers in an effort to ease the digital transitioning of the book printing and publishing industry. Sha Jumari reports. Targeted at those in the book printing and publishing industry, the Canon Publisher S.E.A. Forum explored latest market and technology innovations in digital print, case studies and industry trends. Held at Canon’s headquarters in Singapore, the half-day event saw an attendance of about 70, consisting of publishers, printers and industry players from the region including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and even Pakistan. “We introduced this event to the region in order to bridge the gap between publishers and printers. Publishing new titles is a key business for publishers. Book publishing has

become very difficult to predict, as it is largely dependent of whether each book title printed can sell. Every book title printed poses as a financial risk on one hand, and on the other, a great opportunity for publishers. By going digital, the business can still be viable, and that is the message we want to send across here,” said Philip Chew, Director and General Manager, Canon Singapore Pte Ltd. Canon initiated the forum at its Commercial Printing Headquarters in Munich, Germany. It was only three and half years and five successful conferences later that Canon decided to bring it into the Asian region. “The intention of the event is to bring the industry together. The publishers,

the distributors, the printers, the retailer, as well as the customers,” added Engelbert Stranegger, Director for Business Development, Océ Printing Systems GmbH.

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“We created this network platform for players to talk to each other and exchange ideas. Gradually, the event grew in importance and we now have all the top players of the book value chain like, authors, publishers, retailers and printers coming together to share information and exchange ideas. This has been so well received by the audience, which is why we decided to bring this event into the region,” said Engelbert. The event kicked off with an excellence keynote presentation by Peter Schoppert, president of the Singapore Book Publishing Association. Presentations by industry experts from Canon and Océ followed after, that shared up-to-date market and technology developments alongside real-life case studies that demonstrate how its customers manage economics

and distribution in the print-ondemand industry. “Asia is an important market to look at as it has the highest growth rate in the print industry,” said Philip Chew. The event was later brought over to Taipei, Taiwan, with a reported attendance of 120 industry players, signifying high interest from the Asian region. The education sector is a prime area to target: “Asia, especially, spends a lot of effort and money on education, much more than any other regions. Early on, this sector has responded positively to digital printing.” “For polytechnics in Singapore, customised textbooks are one such application already in practice. Lecturers work closely with publishers to pick out certain modules from

several textbooks to put together one relevant guide that is best for the students, and even localise it. This is just one example of the potential of digital printing,” Philip Chew continued. Other key topics covered at the forum include smart publishing and print on demand business models, new opportunities with short runs and book life cycle management. Product demonstrations were conducted at the event site, with a spotlight on the Océ Colorstream 3000 series; full colour, continuous feed inkjet printers which offers productivity and flexibility for highspeed printing. Additionally, Canon’s imagePRESS and VarioPrint machines were running for the demonstration session. Real customers print samples ranging from trade books, manuals, text books, to education books in mono as well as in full colour were on display for visitors to have a closer look at the full capabilities of Canon presses and applications for the publishing world. The book printing and publishing is a volatile industry, wrought with many challenges. Decreasing run lengths, competition with online media and e-books becoming a preferred choice for customers, are issues both publishers and printers alike have had to seek solutions to. “The book printing industry has always been under pressure, regardless in Europe, US, or in Asia. Today’s business model is one where the publisher decides the quantity of books to be printed and the shelf life.

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Most publishers understand that right now, to publish a book it has to be a hit or a best seller,” explained Engelbert. To give a general idea on the state of the industry today, Engelbert added that among the titles a publisher can release in a year, only a small percentage became best sellers while majority of it are not. This make it very difficult for publishers to spot which title will be the winner and end up making losses in some cases. “This brings about issues such as stock management, obsolesce, bundled cash and asset management. It is crucial for publishers to understand and discover alternative new business models. Digital print has moved into a higher quality pedestal in terms of print quality, lead-time, cost, availability, turn around, on-demand printing. These are bullet points that can help publishers to rethink their business models or in addition to think about their new models, such as smart publishing and print on demand

models that we explore through events such as this,” said Engelbert. As for the upcoming Drupa 2016, Canon has committed to a large share of the floor space to the commercial printing and book printing industry:

“Drupa is always exciting and everyone is looking forward to seeing Canon as it is a trendsetter in the industry. We will try to provide more solutions and applications in the vertical industries that we are doing well in,” Philip Chew concluded.

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Digital print pioneers rewarded with 30 per cent business growth Over 25 years, Courtney Colour has carved out a strong reputation among its Australian customers for delivering high quality o set print. In 2008 the future of Courtney Colour’s business model underwent a pioneering change. It was caused by the signi cant impact on the print industry market of the twin forces of the global nancial crisis (GFC) and the onrush of digital printing technology. Challenge “We understood the questions being raised around the o set versus digital printing debate. There was conjecture about how digital print quality would not match o set, about whether digital technology might be unstable, or too expensive. But we were convinced it was the future and that we should not let this new market opportunity slip away from us.”

Stunning changes in print technology Courtney Colour director, Aldo Burcheri, explains: “Although the print industry had been very resilient over many decades, the GFC was di erent and dictated a new line of thinking with which all stakeholders had to come to terms. It changed the luxury of printing large surplus volumes. Run lengths had to be reduced. ROI measurement was more crucial as cash ow became a big factor. “The positive trend was that huge and stunning changes in print technology were in the pipeline. We realised that some in the industry were maybe too pre-occupied with everyday survival issues to fully grasp the opportunity on o er.” Burcheri and fellow director Michael Vojvodic are strong advocates of using technology that will deliver new applications which enhance the perception of high quality while at the

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“We were having a di erent conversation with our clients. They wanted to add as much value as possible to their printed output. Print had moved on from simply being a communications commodity. If you can’t add value then you can only think price. The debate about quality, cost and reliability was being quickly settled in favour of digital printing.” same time deliver much greater speed to market. “We decided we would keep pace with the evolution of digital printing. Our clients, who range from art galleries,

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“HP is a trail blazer in the eld of digital printing, never overlooking the detail that underpins their market leadership position. HP Print Care which covers installation, training, remote support, and on-site is just one example. We access the right people if and when we need them. We will continue to grow together.”

automotive industry and to clothing accessories in the retail market, responded positively. They were aware of the shift and came knocking on our door and asking questions.”

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Digital Technology We bought it sight unseen, because of the trust we had in the HP brand and our experience with the existing HP Indigo 5500. We had every con dence that the HP Indigo 10000 would do what HP said it could.” Burcheri adds: “The HP Indigo 10000 speed, quality and environmental credentials allow us to o er our clients the high quality, fast turnaround time and customisation options of digital printing. They were seeing for themselves the potential and the capability of the bigger sheet size in the market where there’s been nothing like it before.” Exciting ‘versioning’ opportunities Courtney Colour has enjoyed new business growth of more than 30 per cent since acquiring the HP Indigo 10000 Digital Press. Vojvodic says: “Our clients quickly found that this is amazing technology, allowing not only great e iciencies in productivity but also the exibility to make changes to a document within a run by simply sending another le to the HP Indigo 10000 Digital Press. In fact a great bene t is that a customer can come in on a Monday with an idea and the digital technology allows us to deliver their message in a very short time frame.” Burcheri points to the additional productivity and versatility enabling the company to print variable imaging and text. This is opening the door for some exciting ‘versioning’ opportunities. “The versioning and variable data has allowed us to show customers that each piece can be unique in the one-to-one marketing approach.”

As a result, Courtney Colour initiated meetings with clients. “We sat down with them and that led to some far reaching discussions. Our clients soon realised that digital printing was bringing so much more to that conversation, such as a new dimension in speed, exibility, reliability and quality.”

short-runs in response to the reduction in run length in the o set space. We looked at all the major brands because our reputation for quality was at stake. None were as competitive as HP Indigo presses with the ability to handle rst class quality and strategic print runs,” explains Burcheri.

Trust and con dence in HP “We left the o set world behind with the purchase of an HP Indigo digital press, to support the production of

In 2013 Courtney Colour installed Australia’s rst HP Indigo 10000 Digital Press. “We believed this 29-inch wider format digital press would be signi cant.

A second HP Indigo 10000 Digital Press was installed in late 2014 enabling Courtney to further develop its business with products and services made possible by the B2 format. Burcheri references prestigious ne art auction house, Moss Green. “As you can imagine, the presentation is both an emotional and sensitive issue. The quality, accuracy and speed to market is essential. With the HP Indigo 10000 Digital Press we can assess a complete colour mock up and guarantee that the print run of 3,000 perfectly bound catalogues will be awless.”

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Colour 3D printing to a new level of realism Stratasys Ltd, the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, today announced that it has taken color 3D printing to a new level of realism and accessibility with the release of Stratasys Creative Colors Software, powered by the Adobe 3D Color Print Engine, for its Objet Connex3 3D Printing solutions. Stratasys Creative Colors Software brings the power and freedom of 3D printing to more designers around the world. By forming a direct bridge between Adobe Photoshop CC and Objet Connex3, it enables designers to easily 3D print their most imaginative creations without cumbersome 3D printing workflows. And Stratasys Creative Colors empowers designers with an enhanced color experience, including vibrant gradient color palletes with expanded color spectrums, improved textures and patterns support, as well as accurate, timesaving color previews. Ultra-easy Color Management, Ultrarealistic 3D Printing Stratasys Creative Colors further unleashes the potential of the Objet Connex3 for producing models and parts with ultra-realistic results that have never been possible before. By incorporating multiple gradient colors, patterns, and textures, combined with the 3D printer's multi-material capabilities, a model produced on the

Objet Connex3 can have the same look and feel as the final intended product, vastly reducing product development times while increasing product quality. The inclusion of Stratasys Creative Colors currently makes the Objet Connex3 the only 3D printer series that benefits from Adobe Color Management and experience. "Partnering with Adobe, a world leader in creative software products, aligns with Stratasys' vision to make the color 3D printing experience as simple, powerful and rewarding as possible. The integration of Objet Connex3 with Stratasys Creative Colors Software and the resulting explosion of color possibilities is an important milestone in fulfilling this vision," said Dan Yalon, EVP Business Development, Strategy and Vertical Solutions, Stratasys. "Furthermore, our relationship with Adobe not only continues to push the envelope of 3D printed realism, it also promotes our goal to make 3D printing more accessible, bringing enhanced color solutions to new important

communities, such as Adobe's creative designers." It enables users for the first time to send their colorful 3D files directly to Stratasys Direct Manufacturing from within Photoshop CC for Objet Connex3 3D printing. The experience is further enhanced with features such as direct quoting, validation and previewing. "Safilo is best in class in the eyewear industry, renowned for its craftsmanship, while at the same time always looking for innovative solutions. In additive manufacturing, Safilo has recently improved its prototype development process thanks to the adoption of Stratasys Creative Colors Software," said Vladimiro Baldin, Chief Product Design and Creation Officer at Safilo. "The ability to print prototypes with the same color and texture as the finished product, has significantly increased our speed in developing new eyeglass frames. Now, using the Objet Connex3 3D Printer with Stratasys Creative Colors Software, we can push the creative boundaries even further, quickly responding to market trends and reducing our prototyping cycle from three days to just three hours." Stratasys Creative Colors is now bundled with all new Objet Connex3 3D Printers and can also be purchased for existing Objet Connex3 systems.

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Say yes to 98% of commercial jobs, produced cost-effectively with no compromise on quality or media range. Introducing the latest ground-breaking innovations from HP Indigo. Faster, smarter and more profitable, this new line-up is changing the rules of the game. It includes the HP Indigo 5600 and 7800 digital presses, as well as the B2/29 inch HP Indigo 10000 – all you would expect from an Indigo press, but in a wider format. It’s a gamechanging portfolio that’s redefining what’s possible with print. With thousands of digital sheetfed presses in operation, as well as partnerships with leading vendors for end-to-end solutions, HP Indigo is the proven choice for profitable growth. Find out more at hp.com/go/indigo or contact Edcent Chan at: +65 9862 6092 or email: edcent.chan@hp.com

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CyClean non-contact web cleaning system Xeikon has optimised its digital press solutions with multiple installations of Meech’s CyCleanTM non-contact web cleaning systems. Ideal for high speed presses and with an ability to handle virtually any substrate, CyClean ensures spotless webs are maintained on the Xeikon 3050 and Xeikon 3500 presses, part of the company’s 3000 series used for wall paper production and folding carton applications. Founded in 1988, Xeikon has established itself as an innovator in digital printing technology. The company is committed to delivering high quality web-fed digital colour presses to a number of sectors – such as label, packaging and commercial print – which are sold worldwide through a value-added distributor network.

cleaners over the past two years. CyClean is a compact, non-contact, double-sided blow and vacuum-based system which flows contaminants into an inline filter unit. It can clean webs up to 3m in width, is capable of removing 0.5 micron contaminants and has a small footprint that enables it to be fitted into confined spaces.

“When speaking to prospective customers, we would often hear printers comment on the amount of dust present on their printing presses as a result of the production environment they operate in,” explains Filip Weymans, Director of Segment Marketing for Labels and Packaging at Xeikon. “With end product quality being heavily scrutinised, it is imperative to ensure that our presses remain spotless. For this reason, we saw an opportunity to optimise our offering by implementing an automated solution that would guarantee the web’s cleanliness, plus reduce operator maintenance.”

Its compact size makes CyClean ideal for installation on the Print Machine Supply unwinder of the Xeikon 3050 and Xeikon 3500 roll-fed digital presses. As the web is unwound from the roll, it is passed through the web cleaner before it enters the digital press.

This has led to the installation of a number of Meech’s CyClean web

Integrated static control on the entry and exit of the cleaning head guarantees a thorough, long-lasting cleaning process. The in-built AC ionising bars neutralise all static charges on the web and ensure easy breakdown of the bonds holding contaminants to it. The risk of re-attracting contaminants to the cleaned web surfaces is also significantly reduced.

“We sell Meech’s web cleaners with our presses as part of an optional package,” says Filip. “It optimises the overall production process and we strongly recommend the CyClean’s inclusion in all of our sales, as it adds significant value.” Filip is also keen to comment on the partnership with Meech, who has gone on to become an Aura Partner for Xeikon since the CyClean installations. “The Aura Partner Network is a robust and fully encompassing group based on non-exclusive relationships with industry-leading partners,” he explains. “Meech has been extremely supportive in helping to explain to customers the importance of having a clean web in the print industry. We’ve been able to do this by running test trials and demonstrations at networking events, such as Xeikon Café.” Last hosted in Antwerp, Belgium in March 2015, Xeikon Café functioned as an informal knowledge exchange platform, where guests could discuss trends affecting the print, packaging and converting sectors. During the event, Meech explained to visitors how web cleaning could minimise wastage and achieve higher levels of productivity on digital print applications, as well as highlighting a move towards noncontact systems, such as CyClean, in the label market. Filip concludes: “Thanks to CyClean, we are in a position where we can sell our presses in full knowledge that the customer will not have to worry about the presence of contamination on the web. We are more than happy with the system, not to mention the service and support provided by Meech.”

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Economy is still on a course of low growth The global economy is still on a course of low growth. The U.S. economy is maintaining an underlying recovery trend based on strong personal consumption, and European countries are showing signs of a turnaround. Supported by the economic recovery in Europe and the U.S., Japan is forecast to have a modest recovery.said Satoshi Mochida President and Representative Director However, in China, which is aiming for a ‘new normal,’ the slowing trend seems very likely to continue.

market, and market growth is also expected in India and the ASEAN region.

In the printing industry, brisk investment in plant and equipment has been moved forward due to support from subsidies in Japan. Overseas, the markets in Europe and the U.S. are trending toward moderate recovery. Although China is seeing a business slowdown, it remains a very large

Amid these economic and industry trends, Komori Corporation will renew its spirit in the pursuit of innovation to drive changes, rather than following them. Komori’s initiatives last year covered many activities, including participation

in international exhibitions, new product development, expansion of new businesses, and overseas expansion of our security printing press business. Among them was IGAS 2015 held in Tokyo last September where Komori, under the theme of ‘Open New Pages,’ exhibited a lineup of hardware that included offset presses, digital printing systems, POD systems, and postpress equipment along with software products for the integrated control of these systems as well as K-Supply products that support quality and productivity. Demonstrations featured proposals of new business models through combinations of these products, thereby creating new values and solutions. The Impremia IS29 digital printing system, in particular, gathered a great deal of attention not only in Japan but also from overseas. Also introduced by the demonstrations were newly developed devices and products, such as the new quality control and productivity enhancement systems for package printing equipped on the Lithrone G40, K-Station 4 Printing Task Control Software that enables real time visualization and sharing of the latest production information, the Komori solution cloud KP-Connect that connects Komori with customers, and the Apressia Series of postpress machines. K-Supply products such as ink, dampening solution, cleaning

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liquid, cleaning cloth and rollers were not just on display; they were all used to perform demonstrations of H-UV presses. Through the exhibition, Komori enjoyed good recognition of its new position by visitors with its approach toward the comprehensive solution business. Komori at drupa 2016, to be held in Germany from the end of this May, will follow its achievement at IGAS 2015 and showcase an array of products from offset presses, digital printing systems, postpress equipment, print related software, materials and equipment with its proposals of comprehensive solutions to support our customers in improving their profitability.

Komori Corporation Satoshi Mochida President and Representative Director Komoriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s printed electronics (PE) and precision machinery business subsidiary, Seria Corporation (formerly Tokai Holdings), started operation of PE Technology Center, its core institution for product development, last November. Seria will enhance its agility in accurately reflecting customer needs in its product development and sales promotion activities. Komoriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s security printing machinery business, having expanded predominantly in the Asian market in the past, enjoyed orders from the Bank of England under the technological cooperation agreement signed with De La Rue International Limited in 2014 and further orders from Poland and U.A.E.

As a global manufacturer of printing systems, Komori is committed to providing advanced technologies and services to customers worldwide. In its endeavor to strengthen the global rollout of such support systems, Komori Graphic Center facilities, headed by its headquarters in Japan, were set up in three locations (in the U.S., Europe and China). KGC Europe was recently refurbished into a state-ofthe-art showroom with doubled floor space and enhancements in operating capability as well as facilities installed. And we will continue to aim for our management ideal of realizing customer kando and providing solutions that enable us to continue growing with our customers. In 2016, Komori will continue its promotion of business reform as a Print Engineering Service Provider and strive for structural transformation to expand its business areas as well as its range of products and services. We will further strengthen cooperation with the printing industry, pursue customer convenience and support improvement of the profit structure of the entire industry. Our management philosophy, realization of customer Kando, remains our goal in the New Year, and Komori will continue its endeavor of creating solutions for mutual growth.

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Two fast Rapida 106 presses with LED-UV at Tosho Printing Japan used to be a trendsetter when it came to LED-UV curing in sheetfed offset making it all the more noteworthy that one of the country’s largest printing companies has fired up two KBA Rapida 106 presses both with future-focused LED-UV curing technology. This once again highlights the trailblazing role of KBA-Sheetfed Solutions regarding the implementation of new processes.

Tosho Printing, a subsidiary of the global Toppan group, has installed a highly automated four-colour and a five-colour high-end Rapida 106. The two new Rapidas have raised the bar with regards to productivity within the company. They are equipped with a camera system for monitoring sheet travel, DriveTronic SPC dedicated drives at the plate cylinders, CleanTronic Impact combined blanket, impression cylinder and roller washing units, Emission Extraction System (EES), ErgoTronic ACR auto-register, QualiTronic ColorControl for quality control and inspection, optimum control strip height for improved paper format utilisation, DataMatrix-Select and the LogoTronic Professional production management system. High production output and short lead times The management of Tosho Printing knew that their new Rapidas would produce more per hour than their other machines and just one month after installation the two presses met the company’s ambitious targets.

Even Tosho’s executives, who would have preferred to invest in Japanese technology, now trust in KBA presses from Germany. Despite high press speeds of 18,000sph, the press operators can relax during production thanks to the high level of automation. The sheets that are cured with LEDUV can be sent straight to post-press reducing lead times, minimising short-term storage requirements and enhancing overall productivity. Tetsuo Ouchi, corporate officer production control at Tosho Printing, describes the situation as follows:

“Japanese press manufacturers will have to work even harder. We hope that they will also develop the solutions already offered by KBA.” Nevertheless, he expects significantly more than the contractually agreed delivery and efficient service from KBA. “It’s all about working together as partners, even when it comes to developing new print products.” The company recently tested FlyingJobChange. It permits the even more efficient production of 1/1-colour Mangas on a four-colour perfector. While units 1 and 3 are printing, units 2 and 4 are set up or vice versa. Strong when it comes to newspapers and commercials Founded in 1911, Tosho Printing now operates 30 sheetfed offset presses and other newspaper and commercial presses at five sites. Yomiuri, Japan’s largest daily, and others are produced at the firm’s three newspaper operations. The other two specialise in commercial products, books and magazines. The same is true of the plant in Kawagoeshi on the edge of Tokyo that operates the two new Rapidas. 1,700 employees work at the company.

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T.C.P. Industry installs first ROLAND 700 EVOLUTION in Thailand Six decades of experience have taught renowned Thai printer T.C.P. Industry Co., Ltd. what works best, especially when it comes to color printing. By purchasing a seven-color ROLAND 700 EVOLUTION with coating module, the company is certain it has acquired the "perfect" press and technology needed for premium color quality and efficient production. T.C.P. Industry knew it was on to a winner from the moment the ROLAND 700 EVOLUTION turned in “excellent” results during a print test at Manroland Sheetfed’s Print Technology Center, according to the company’s Managing Director, Mr. Soontorn Soontornkumphonratana. “It proved to me that the Inline technologies, such as InlineColorPilot (ICP), InlineInspector 2.0 with PDF detection and Inline Numbering, can perform 100 % quality control on our high-end packaging products,’’ Mr. Soontorn says. “Moreover, productivity is significantly improved because these helpful functions are all fully automatic. It’s best technology.” Founded in 1955, Bangkok-based T.C.P. Industry specializes in highquality packaging printing. It has an annual production capacity of 15,000 tons. As proof of its commitment to quality and high standards, it has passed the Quality Management System ISO

Dr. Peter Conrady, Head of Sales of Manroland Sheetfed shakes hands with Mr.Soontorn Soontornkumphonratana, Managing Director of T.C.P. Industry 9001: 2015, ISO 14001:2015, GMP/ HACCP, FSC. For a packaging printer that does plenty of high-end business, color quality is a primary consideration. T.C.P. Industry is no different, hence it won’t compromise on this matter. “Color consistency is one of the major criteria for the high quality standard to us. The InlineColorPilot (ICP), InlineInspector 2.0 with PDF detection and Inline

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Large Format Not so many years ago the wide-format printing market was still in an experimental stage and couldn’t be considered a serious contender for production in commercial environments.

Since those early days the advances in technology have been rapid, now reaching the point where digital has become the preferred format for many display applications. Reliability in machine build has accompanied the continuing evolution of print-heads and inks, resulting in platforms that produce consistent results that are fitfor-purpose; nowadays, it is rare to find a print business involved in large format jobs that doesn’t have an inkjet capability as part of its plant list of equipment. Although there has been significant expansion of digital printing systems among display producers, screenprinting companies, sign-makers and, increasingly, the offset litho sector, this hasn’t seen the total demise of analogue production methodologies. Where wide-format has scored, complemented by advances made in associative software and the materials available, is by bringing versatility and flexibility to all industry segments where the digital revolution has opened doors to low volumes, one-offs, versioning and variable data. To these criteria can be added environmental benefits through a process that uses no traditional chemistry, plus a reduction in waste and the advantages of just-in-time and on-demand ordering by brands and end customers. Practical benefits from digital production From a practical perspective, wideformat ink-jet production carries the advantage of faster turnaround times, better operating environments, easier logistics, and more efficient end-to-end workflows. Additionally, economic and stock reduction considerations have been factored into this mix and these

have helped to bring ink-jet processes to the fore. During the past two decades, therefore, there has been a significant change into the way that applications coming under the remit of large or wide-format are produced. This took digital print engines, typically ranging in size from 1.0m to 5m, from being speciality machines into the mainstream market. In that period of time, manufacturers have witnessed a metamorphosis in customer requirements, with today’s considerations in a print device becoming more diverse and eclectic in many environments. Niche and speciality markets While the growth in wide-format print continues, it is noticeable that users of machines are not only servicing the more conventional market

requirements but are also moving to new niche and speciality areas where digital technology can realise jobs that, formerly, were not feasible. The ability to experiment with ink-jet and different materials is simplified because of fastset-up and changeover, the ease of the pre-press process and the viability of producing one-offs or very low volumes. Additionally, print service providers face challenges not only from competition generated by their counterparts trading in the same market sector but also by new investors in digital technology. Those recent entrants that have opted to take on a niche or specialist segment, rather than merely become a ‘me too’ operation, avoid the inevitable race to win orders in an arena where rivalry can too often be based on price.

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Management/General an efficient end-to-end workflow plus integration with onward services that aid accountability, such as streamlined finishing in print-to-cut environments, MIS/ERP and JDF compliance. EFI’s VP Inkjet Solutions at EFI, Ken Hanulec, confirms: “It is fairly obvious to calculate how a company can increase its throughput and its profits by printing more work on a wider, faster printer. But it is too easy for companies to overlook the ways they can also get better results with a better workflow. So it is definitely a way to gain a competitive edge that needs to be recognised.” Nonetheless, the growth in demand for wide-format ink-jet production devices continues across the entire digital spectrum with reasons driven by the desire for higher quality, faster throughput and the need for reliability. Speed versus versatility Is speed of the essence throughout today’s wide-format printer users? The answer to this million dollar question differs depending on business model and type of demand. Versatility is still key to the throughput benefits of inkjet and diversification can often prove to be the key factor that drives better margins and greater profitability. Ergo, effective workflow is as important as the throughput rates of a particular print device, and investment must be quantified against expected daily volumes, diversity and variability of work. “We know many of our customers are using our printers to produce a wide variety of products on a range of substrates to meet the needs of their customers and to maximise ROI. So one printer can be used to produce everything from retail POS graphics, pop up banners and self-adhesive decals and labels to wall coverings, external displays and vehicle wraps,” Richard Barrow, Senior Product Manager, LFP signage, Epson Europe. Mike Horsten, General Manager Marketing EMEA at Mimaki, concurs: “I believe that diversity in the offering is the key to success. For the most part, a single production type of print

company no longer exists. Offering a diverse series of printing products is making the one-stop-shop a reality.” Flexibility is not only governed by the creativity of the display producer or the sign shop. It is encouraged by technologies that have been developed to minimise down-time during job changeover and the ability to produce applications that are right first time. Every minute wasted when a machine sits idle eats into a company’s overall profitability, and present day device improvements certainly acknowledge these principles when it comes to functionality and performance. End-to-end workflow advantages Advances don’t lie only in the print engine’s design and construction; of increasing importance is the benefit of

“If you are a large print house with multiple printers the workflow is crucial to survival. Without a good MIS system or an automated workflow the amount of work would kill any company in the long run. On the other hand, the demands for perfect workflow are not so important if you are a small company and you know your entire customer base,” Mike Horsten, General Manager Marketing EMEA, Mimaki. With wide-format print devices across all levels providing key output for an ever growing range of end applications, efficiency continues to increase in relevance. “Our support of workflow is the driving force behind efficiency of our printers,” insists Barrow. “We work closely with our software partners to ensure that the workflow to printer interface is very efficient.”

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Getting it right first time Agfa’s Paul Adriaensen endorses the relevance of good workflow in today’s print operations: “Good throughput means that the machine outputs correctly the first time and every time, job after job. Workflow automates input file and data processing, colour management, printer and finishing settings in order to avoid delays during the entire production process.” Today’s users of wide-format printers can come from any background, whether they happen to be designers,

former specialists in typesetting or repro, sign-makers, screen-printers or the sign-making sectors of the industry. The common feature among all is that every order should meet the quality of output required, produced to an acceptable price, on time. But every print service provider should look at the bottom line and not just production costs. Horsten emphasises: “There are still companies that don’t calculate the entire workflow cost before adding margin. If they can look at the whole cost structure of their business they

would know the profitability for the work carried out.” Growth in the wide-format segment is down to many criteria, based on machine technologies and reliability, running costs, diversification in application type and balancing volume against the versatility of low numbers and one-offs. But device flexibility is proving to be a key factor in future investment where fewer print engines can generate the right volumes across a broad range of materials and applications types. “Diversity is one of the reasons customers like using our hybrid roll/ flatbed printers. Many of our customers need to be able to print as many different types of jobs as possible, from corrugated displays printed to traditional banners to everything inbetween,” Ken Hanulec, Vice President Inkjet Solutions, EFI. Since drupa 2012, ink-jet developments have continued apace, with the announcement of new inks and faster machines that include automation for material handling, streamline printto-cut options and the advancement of LED curing. New chemistries include water-based UV-curable formulations, the challenge presented by latex chemistries and the ever

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present capabilities of aqueous-based, solvent-based and UV-curable options that continue to be used in everyday environments.

Author: Sophie Matthews-Paul A former photographer, Sophie MatthewsPaul started writing about the printing industry in the late 1970s, with emphasis on the screen process segment and, as computerised techniques began to manifest themselves, she became more involved with data handling and file creation across many pre-press areas. Today she works primarily as an international independent consultant, having been involved at the start of wideformat developments and by following through their evolution into the devices they are today. She specialises in the use of digital print in the graphics, display, sign-making, packaging and labelling sectors, and is now also concentrating on the industrial, functional and textile arenas worldwide.

Executive summary Challenges presented by opposing and parallel technologies won’t affect the wide-format segment for the foreseeable future. Indeed, increasingly it continues to grow in appeal as it crosses all budgets, speed necessities, the handling of different widths and the introduction of automation. Additional benefits, including greater environmental awareness and greener practices through lower energy consumption, also play a part in shaping the future of ink-jet, as does the increase in workflow and complementary software integration for a true end-to-end environment. Where wide-format print will find its stronger markets that generate great profitability for its users is in applications away from the main-stream work. Indoor and outdoor displays, banners, point-of-purchase, retail advertising, vehicle graphics and scaffold wraps continue to bring revenues to the supply chain that is established in this market segment but, often, at ever tighter margins. Growth areas, such as printed interior décor, are now generating a new interest in the capabilities of digital print with profitability often being driven by overall project management and creativity — areas where print becomes part of the modus operandi and not an isolated operation. Compared with events that cater only for specific areas of the print industry, drupa 2016 extends its reach into all segments so that all areas of the graphic arts and beyond are presented with a strong snap-shot of opportunities and the realisation of trends. Connectivity between latter day cloud-based technologies, digital out of home (DOOH) functional applications and traditional production segments will show wide-format technologies playing a cogent role in parallel as a complementary counterpart to alternative processes as well as playing its part in a stand-alone environment. The increase in demand for customisation and versioning, plus better quality, faster throughput, less down-time and easier accountability has now given a solid ground for wide-format digital print in many print environments, including those that are predominantly analogue. The future won’t see an end to traditional processes but it will herald greater diversification across areas where digital print can play a strong practical and economic role across the variable business models that apply to today’s industry players.

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First HP PageWide XL 8000 Printer in Malaysia Vantage Intelligence, a small repro-house located in Kuala Lumpur has incorporated into their fleet the new HP PageWide XL 8000 Printer to be able to produce colour and monochrome prints on one single device at a fast speed. “We need both colour and mono production and with the HP PageWide XL 8000 Printer we have both in one single machine,” said Vincent Tay, CEO and owner, Vantage Intelligence. Remaining competitive with much larger print companies is a constant challenge for small to medium size repro-houses–a challenge that is met by staying ahead of the technology curve.

with an increasing demand for colour prints, which in the past three years has increased from 20 to 50 percent of our output.” added Tay.

Vantage Intelligence had traditionally relied on LED printers for its black and white large-format prints but these were limited to mono output and did not reach the speeds required by demanding customers. “For us, speed is also essential, particularly when dealing with architects who regularly email us PDFs at 7 pm and expect as many as 1,000 copies to be delivered by 10 am the following day. We also have to cope

“Architects are usually happy with black and white prints but for quantity surveyors and landscapers, colour is increasingly important. And for many customers, a mix of mono and colour is required,” said Tay. “However, our existing LED printers couldn’t keep up with demand or offer colour as an option.”

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Goss appoints Alles International as agent in South Korea Goss International has recently appointed Alles International as its agent for South Korea with a view to gaining advantage from the company's established presence in the market as well as its expertise across a broad range of print disciplines. Alles International will be responsible for the sales, installation, parts and servicing of Goss' web offset systems and ancillaries for commercial printing, newspaper publishing and packaging print production. According to managing director Mr. BS Park, the addition of the Goss brand to the Alles International portfolio is a great win for the company. "Goss has an excellent range of well-established products for this market, offering choice and flexibility in all key areas. Being able to offer a wide variety of technologies purposely designed for 4x1 newspaper production is a real strength, for example. It will help create an open dialogue and exchange of ideas with customers about possibilities for both immediate requirements and future aspirations." In addition to those tried and tested press models with longstanding reputation in the market - such as the Goss Uniliner, M-600 and Sunday press systems - Park says he and his colleagues are especially eager to start exploring the opportunities of Goss solutions for packaging and label producers in Korea. "South Korea continues to see steady growth in packaging and is predicted to rank solidly among the world top 10 packaging producers across almost all packaging sectors over the next five years," he explains. "The versatility of the Vpak platform across film and board applications and its easy integration with other packaging processes and technologies offers great potential as developments

unfold. What's more, here as in many other countries, we're seeing a clear trend towards more package versions or SKUs, which makes us optimistic that the timing is right to introduce Vpak technology to this market." Based in Seoul, Alles International was founded in 2012 and promotes itself as a total solutions specialist for print service providers in Korea. The company has carefully selected its manufacturing partners and equipment suppliers over time, according to Park. With a client portfolio that includes Fuji Xerox, x-rite, technotrans, Heidelberg and Agfa, Alles International currently represents leading manufacturers in prepress, digital, sheetfed and web

presses, quality control systems and consumables, as well as suppliers to the used press market. "We have already been impressed by the professionalism and business vision of our new colleagues Alles International," states Tim Mercy, managing director of Goss Asia Pacific. "Their stated mission is to deliver the best total solution for every customer, encompassing the highest quality, most professional service and the best individual products for each stage in their print production chain. We can supply the latter and we feel very confident that our end customers will be in safe hands regarding the rest."

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Fuji Xerox explores the future of digital packaging and inkjet printing The key to tackling the traditional packaging industry is to be all encompassing. By Sha Jumari Packaging is a massive industry. While global print numbers are on a decline, packaging shows no signs of slowing down. Packaging is still largely an offset industry, but trends such as shorter run lengths and product life cycles are nudging the move to integrate digital systems. In addition, brand owners are asking for faster time to market, smart packaging and product versioning. “Packaging is a very interesting area of printing for us. It is one of the segments of the print market that has not embraced digital printing because run lengths are typically longer,” said Selena Sung, senior marketing manager, Fuji Xerox Singapore Pte Ltd. InfoTrends’ research estimated that packaging accounted for over $400 billion in revenues on a global basis in 2014. The research body additionally predicted that digital printing of packaging applications is expected to grow 22.5% through to 2019. What can a digital press manufacturer do to get a piece of this colossal pie? Fuji Xerox’s answer lies in being able to replicate their winning formula in digital print-on-demand to the packaging market. To provide a fully integrated end-to-end solution that can help strengthen and enhance the

packaging workflow: “For Fuji Xerox, it’s all about having the right technology, the integrated workflow surrounding it, and the most effective business model to form the best total offering for this group of customers. We don't just sell technology, we want to partner our customers for success.” This strategy requires tailoring the packaging solution to the three pertinent groups of stakeholders in the packaging workflow: “First we have the designers, who utilize their expertise in graphic design and structural design to convert the brand message into a highimpact design in the retail space. Then we have the print service providers who take care of the pre-press and production of the printed output to ensure that high quality packaging is reproduced consistently. And last but not least, the converters. These are the people who not only convert the printed output into the finished packaging product, often, they even produce the ideal substrate to meet packaging specifications. Flexible packaging converters master the extrusion and laminating process and produce smart substrates that extend the product’s shelf life, carton converters manufacture boards that provide a superior consumer

Selena Sung, senior marketing manager, Fuji Xerox Singapore Pte Ltd experience and corrugated converters develop carrier cases with the exact strength required.” In recent years, digital printing has started to play a bigger role in the packaging industry. Key portions of the packaging value chain have started to add digital technology and solutions to their traditional operations, especially in the area of workflow. “We are looking at it from the entire

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value chain perspective. From design to prototyping, to pre-press/print production, cutting/finishing and even palletizing and logistics,” Sung added. “That is the core of our business - to be able to provide our customers with the total solution. In that respect, we not only offer our own award winning fleet of digital presses, we also work with partners like Esko-Graphics and our parent company Fujifilm to offer solutions that optimize the workflow, large format printers, digital cutting systems and other finishing systems,” Sung added. Fuji Xerox’s latest addition, the iGen 5, includes packaging as its key target markets. The press has extended size scalability as well as a wider colour gamut with the addition of an optional fifth toner station. This broader gamut makes it closer to offset and able to hit more precise brand colours, making it especially useful for industries such as pharmaceutical. Inkjet technology has also been a big focus for the Asia Pacific region. A study by Smithers Pira projected that the volume of the global inkjet market will grow at an average annual rate of 12.7% till 2019. Inkjet technology is increasingly being incorporated to provide better quality and flexibility in packaging. New inkjet systems are also able to meet the requirements of the folding cartons and flexible packaging sector.

“The current economic situation will definitely be a major challenge in 2016.” Sung continued. “However, the growth of the inkjet market is evident and the trend towards shorter runs and faster turnaround will continue. I think companies will see that digital would be a worthwhile investment to go into. This is a positive outlook for us due to where we are headed.” “In fact, our flagship presses in the inkjet area, the Fuji Xerox 2800 and 1400 Inkjet Color Continuous Feed Printing Systems have been received well by the print industry in the Asia

Pacific region. With regards to high speed inkjet new installation number in the calendar year 2014, Fuji Xerox had the leading share in the Asia Pacific region,” Sung commented. “Fuji Xerox invented digital production printing and we are the pioneer and innovators in the digital printing space. Our company has always been visionary and we have been sharing about shorter print runs and print-on-demand even in the hey-days of offset printing. Initially, people scoffed at the idea but in recent years, this has become a reality. We have partnered our customers for success in digital printing and we are confident that we can replicate this success for customers in the packaging and inkjet printing world too,” Sung concluded.

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High-reliability ink for the beverage sector Domino Printing Sciences has reaffirmed its status as a leading provider of coding and marking solutions for the beverage sector with the introduction of a high-contrast, alkali-washable yellow ink. Compatible with the company’s A-Series i-Tech range of CIJ printers, the 2YL955i ink is designed for coding onto dark coloured, reusable glass bottles and has the ability to adhere to wet surfaces. “Printing legible codes onto certain bottles can prove to be a challenging task,” explains Greg Treanor, Product Marketing Manager – CIJ at Domino Printing Sciences. “Thanks to extensive research and development, we have created an advanced high-contrast opaque yellow ink that is visible on a dark surface. The ink is particularly suited for use in returnable glass beverage plants, as it can be readily removed when the bottles are ‘caustic wash’ cleaned for refilling.”

Significantly, the 2YL955i has firstrate adhesion even in areas where surface condensation is present during the coding stage. Thanks to the ink’s fast dry properties (1-2 seconds), the printed code resists refrigerator storage and immersion in water, making it ideal for beer, soft drinks and assorted beverage applications. However, glass bottles are not the only surface the 2YL955i can be printed on. The yellow ink is also ideal for coding onto reusable rubber, black plastic kegs

and even some PET bottles, which are increasingly employed in glass bottle filling factories. “We’ve listened to our customers in the beverage market to understand what products and services can help improve coding on their packaging lines,” concludes Greg. “The 2YL955i high definition ink is the result of our research and provides the market with a versatile solution that will considerably enhance their production efficiencies.” The 2YL955i ink runs in Domino’s A-Series i-Tech printers (A320i, A420i and A520i), including the XS and Duo variants.

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New SureColor P-Series Large Format Printers With the new lineup, Epson aims to set new standards with professional photo, fine art and commercial proofing printers in Southeast Asia. Sha Jumari reports. Epson announced the launch of the new 24-inch and 44-inch SureColor P-Series large format printers that are designed to meet the needs of the professional photo, fine art and proofing markets. Following the Singapore launch by the end of 2015, the series was also introduced in Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia. “In Singapore, we will continue to see growth in signage market, driven by demand for both indoor and outdoor marketing collaterals, fuelled in part by the local MICE industry. Within the region, there will continue to be demand for professional printers for the fine art, graphic art and professional photography markets,” said Tan May Lin, general manager for sales, Epson Singapore. “The new P-series will continue to serve the growing demands for fine art, photography and graphics printing in the region. Within Southeast Asia, Epson’s growth rate is at 12% for photography segment, and at 6% for the graphics printing segment from the first half of FY2014 to FY2015, according to IDC’s Asia Pacific Large Format Printer Tracker,” added Shaun See, regional general manager, professional printing division, Epson Singapore. The lineup consists of the SureColor P6000 and P8000, which features Epson’s UltraChrome HD eight-colour ink set, and the P7000 and P9000 come with the Epson UltraChrome HDX 10ink colour set. The printers incorporate the latest print head technology by Epson, featuring

the upgraded PrecisionCore print head with Variable Size Dot Technology to produce outstanding performance and long-lasting quality output with ultraprecise control of dot size, shape and placement. The 24-inch SureColor P6000 and 44inch SureColor P8000 are designed for the graphic designers, commercial printers and photographers. “There is continued demand within Southeast Asia for professional printers that deliver high quality prints for the fine arts markets such as professional photographers, museums and photo galleries within the region,” said See.

“The commercial market is one that is demanding and constantly on the lookout for products that are able to deliver quality prints. We hope that this new line of printers will take the professional printing industry to the next phase with its unparalleled colourmatching capabilities.” The UltraChrome HD pigment inks is able to provide better print permanence with next-generation archival pigment ink technology, for up to twice the overall print permanence compared to previous generation inks. The Advanced Black and White (ABW) mode also contains a unique screening algorithm to allow complete control of

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greyscale toning for outstanding black and white prints.

printers on the market utilising 10 colours or less.

colour-proofing turnaround time for customers,” See continued.

The flagship 24-inch SureColor P7000 and 44-inch SureColor P9000 printers, which are successors to the awardwinning Epson Stylus Pro 900-Series, are more suited commercial and flexographic proofing applications. Graphic designers, photographers, and fine art reproduction houses can also benefit from the printers.

“Printers are continually looking to push the boundaries in achieving colour accuracy. The introduction of the new Violet ink with the P-series has further expanded the colour gamut to set a new colour standard in professional printing, delivering output matching 99% of the PANTONE colour match system.”

Ideal for long print runs, all models come with high-capacity cartridges, while the printers’ low power consumption is supposedly able to save energy costs. With superior lightfastness, prints can continue to look their best long after they are created; prints on a premium glossy photo paper can reportedly last up to 60 years.

“The new P-series aims to redefine wide-format imaging applications with new industry standards for the commercial, proofing and graphic arts industries. Trends include delivering highly-accurate and consistent prints that use 10 colours or less ink sets,” said See.

The new SureColor P-Series lineup seamlessly integrates with industry leading workflow software solutions to meet the needs of the proofing and graphic arts community: “As a market leader in the proofing segment, Epson also works closely with leading RIP vendors to improve workflow solutions and enhance processes, shortening the

“We have delivered an outstanding printing solution that has exceeded expectations of our customers with the SureColor P-Series. The SC-P Series brings together advanced technologies to deliver extraordinary print quality that will continue to look their best long after they have been created,” said Tan.

“The two printers feature Epson’s new reformulated ink, the UltraChrome HDX that ensures wider colour gamut and increased print longevity, with new optional violet ink. The UltraChrome HDX ink also has improved Resin Encapsulation Technology for superior gloss uniformity and improved black density with black pigments 1.5 times denser than previous generation ink set,” Tan added. The addition of the violet ink option currently makes the two printers the most colour-accurate large format

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High-performance sublimation inks Ink options expanded to support greater apparel and textile production possibilities textile/apparel and industrial markets, has announced that light black ink will be added to the range of spot colours, offered by its SB410 genuine sublimation ink products. The light black ink will be available from February 2016. Light black joins the recently announced New Neon yellow and pink fluorescent inks, which are ideal for low-volume high-quality use in fashion and sports- and swimwear. This addition will expand apparel production possibilities for users and will increase

the versatility of the TS300P-1800 wide format printer, a dedicated dye sublimation inkjet printer for apparel and textile applications. The latter will demonstrate some of the innovative and creative capabilities the inks enable at FESPA Digital 2016 in Amsterdam, in Hall 1 on Stand E15. “These new inks, developed by Mimaki’s reliable technologies, add value to finished products,” states Mike Horsten, General Manager Marketing EMEA at Mimaki Europe. “The light black ink prevents colour

shifting on monochromic gradations and photograph prints and enhances the beauty and delicacy of images. Together with the bright neon colours of the fluorescent pink and yellow inks, it gives users the opportunity to create unique design products.” Mimaki will showcase at FESPA Digital 2016 how light black ink, which is compatible with the TS300P-1800 ver. 1.70 or higher and available in two litre ink packs, enhances the beauty of print results. It will demonstrate how it creates smooth gradations and ensures the easy reproduction of delicate tones in monochromatic photographs. The light black ink also reduces the granular appearance and tone jumps that are indicative of monochrome and greyscale prints. Horsten concludes: “The combined expanding ink collection addresses increasing demand for sublimation inkjet print systems in apparel production lines. In particular eyecatching neon colours and delicate colour printing are increasingly requested in the sports and fashion apparel market. We look forward to sharing the expanding possibilities with visitors at FESPA Digital.” For a free ticket to see the inks in action at FESPA Digital 2016 in Amsterdam, please register before the 7th of March via www.mimakieurope.com/ fespa-free-registration using the code ADOZ1201.

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Market-leading digital inks for textile and graphics This years' FESPA Digital will see J-Teck3 (Hall 1, Stand G50) present its diverse range of digital disperse dyes for sublimation and direct printing, specially engineered for polyester. As a global provider of sublimation inks for transfer printing, J-Teck3's technology spans an array of applications including, high fashion apparel and sportswear, home furnishing and display graphics. Inspiring examples of these highquality, vivid applications will be displayed on the company's FESPA stand. When it comes to producing quickdrying and durable products, the company's direct-to-fabric disperse inks ensure that premium quality is maintained while time-efficiencies are not compromised. "With more companies demanding durable, visually-striking digital inks for a wide range of textile and graphic applications we are confident that our innovative portfolio, with its exceptional image definition on polyester and synthetic fabrics, is the number one solution for textile printers," says

Specifically designed for Epson print heads, the J-Next is the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bestseller and offers a spectrum of vibrant, high-quality colors Italo Mariani, Sales Director. "FESPA Digital is a fantastic opportunity to connect with our customers, existing and new, and demonstrate the wide variety of applications achievable with our market-leading inks." J-Teck3's diverse portfolio compromises five collections including

its next generation of digital inks, the J-Cube range, that includes vibrant colours and is tailored and fullycompatible with printers equipped with Kyocera, Ricoh, Konica Minolta and Panasonic print heads. The J-Cube water-based piezo inks are especially formulated for high-speed digital printers and were produced with the innovative Cluster Technology which involves ink molecules, consolidated into clusters, passing through the piezo print heads without alteration. This maintains supreme reliability and printability on digital industrial printers. Specifically designed for Epson print heads, the J-Next is the company's bestseller and offers a spectrum of vibrant, high-quality colours. This range includes the J-Next Subly Extra providing high-performance, eye-catching colour for coated and uncoated papers as well as the J-Next Print which incorporates disperse dye for printing directly onto polyester for high fashion and display graphics.

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NEWS system that has been producing successfully since 2010 – will remain in operation. Flint Group – Higher intensity nyloflex® and nyloprint® Exposures Known as a printing plate manufacturer and system supplier, Flint Group Flexographic Products offers a broad range of flexographic and letterpress platemaking equipment. As of 2016, Flint Group Flexographic Products will equip all main exposure units with high power UV-A lamps of the latest generation.

The SigmaLine Opens Up New Business Models and Market Opportunities As the first and only fully integrated total industrial solution for digital book production, the Muller Martini SigmaLine enables producing print products cost-effectively even in ultra-short runs thanks to the seamless connectivity of all sub-processes. That explains why Quad/Graphics commissioned no fewer than six new SigmaLine systems in Versailles (USA) in 2015. Following the “PDF in – book out” principle, the SigmaLine enables graphic arts companies to tap into entirely new business models and market opportunities. From data acquisition during pre-press to digital printing and through to print finishing, Connex is the backbone of digital book production. The data and process management system developed by Muller Martini connects, controls and monitors all processes required for production, thereby ensuring a seamless workflow at the maximum level of automation. “Connex played a key part in our decision to invest in the six new SigmaLine systems,” says Bill Jalbert. “The SigmaLine puts Muller Martini way ahead of the competition,” notes the director of the Quad/Graphics plant, which is located in the city of Versailles in the US state of Kentucky. As a global supplier of printing and media solutions,

the American company is setting new standards in the printing industry with its products that can be adapted and combined for multi-channel marketing in a wide range of ways. With the book industry tending towards shorter runs owing to warehousing costs, Quad/Graphics is ramping up its investments in digital printing. The shorter runs are produced in Versailles, where Quad/Graphics commissioned five additional HP T410 color digital printing presses last year. Five Muller Martini SigmaLine systems featuring the innovative SigmaFolder II signature folder, the SigmaCollator with pre-gluing and pre-stacking, and Connex are used for the inline book block production. In addition, a sixth new SigmaLine has replaced the existing book block line of one of Muller Martini's competitors. A further SigmaLine – a first-generation

The UV-A output of the high definition lamps increases by up to 15% compared to standard UV-A 10R lamps. This makes them perfectly suitable for the reproduction of high definition halftones and the finest images in flexo form processing. Due to higher UV-A output and improved stability during operating time, the new lamp generation meets the requirements of the highest quality standards. Longer life, and therefore reduced replacement cycles, makes them cost-efficient and user-friendly. The new lamps have an initial UV-A intensity of over 20 mW/cm2. This allows one to fully exploit the potential of the latest generation of flexo plates, such as the nyloflex® FTF, a flexo plate with inherently flat top dots and a textured plate surface. Due to improved crosslinking, even the finest vignettes with soft fade-outs can be easily reproduced. For more information about Flint Group, please visit www.flintgrp.com or contact info.flexo@flintgrp.com.

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NEWS Komori and Highcon Announce Strategic Business Partnership Komori and Highcon announced today the formation of a strategic partnership between their two companies. Komori will be selling and supporting the HighconTM Euclid digital cutting and creasing solutions in the Japanese market. This partnership is a key step in Komori's strategy to provide comprehensive solutions to their customers, covering both analog and digital workflows, and spanning printing and finishing alike. The first Highcon Euclid machine in Japan is being installed at Komori's Graphic Technology Center in Tsukuba, in time for the Komori Open House to be held on February 4th-5th. As part of this event, 400 of Komori's strategic customers in Japan will receive the opportunity to see firsthand how this revolutionary digital finishing technology fits into the Komori portfolio. By offering the Highcon Euclid, Komori will provide customers with a solution that removes bottlenecks in the postpress process. Moreover, the Highcon Euclid II+ can perform the most intricate cutouts, deliver production samples for test marketing and produce packaging for customers that simply could not be done conventionally. Komori will offer the UV inkjet digital printing machine (Impremia IS29) and the Highcon Euclid digital cutting & creasing system to allow their customers to grow their business by adding value. The Euclid series of machines has already been installed in over 20 sites worldwide, and the companies who are using this system are successfully demonstrating the benefits of the differentiation it offers. This collaboration is a win/win situation for Komori, Highcon and their customers. Eiji Kajita, Operation Officer and Global Sales & Service Group, Group General Manager of Komori said: "We believe that concluding the agreement with Highcon, is an important step in Komori's business target of being a PESP (Print Engineering Service Provider). We are encouraging our customers' success by providing a variety of solutions to resolve their problems with partner companies from all over the world. The combination of Highcon's

innovative system and Komori's products will provide a new business model which has not been possible to implement until now". Aviv Ratzman, Co-Founder and CEO of Highcon said: "This partnership is a testament to the quality and industrial strength of our product offering which brings huge benefits to both digital and conventional workflows. We are proud to have our young technology taking its place amidst the portfolio of Komori, with their almost 100 years' experience of manufacturing products of superior quality and reliability." Best selling author Frans Johansson and other thought leaders to deliver keynotes during drupa 2016 Four months prior to the start of the trade show on 31st May, the programme for drupa cube, the conference and event location at drupa 2016, is now largely set. The primary partner for development and

delivery of innovative content for drupa cube 2016 is international innovation firm The Medici Group and its founder and CEO Frans Johansson. Johansson caused somewhat of a furor with his 2004 book "The Medici Effect," and since then has been the go-to expert for the concepts of thinking and acting outside fixed limits and the "out-of-the-box principle." Worldwide brands such as American Express, IBM, Nike, Volvo and The Walt Disney Company have already been drawing on the strategic expertise of The Medici Group. Now drupa is doing the same. "With The Medici Group, we have precisely the right partner at our side for drupa cube. A consistent approach to change management is absolutely necessary to master the challenges in the print, packaging and media sectors", says Sabine Geldermann, Director at drupa. "I extremely pleased that we will be presenting a high quality and clearly structured programme that will appeal both to the print and media industry as

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NEWS well as to web agencies, brands and print buyers, with The Medici Group and other impressive thought leaders at its core." Keynote speaker Frans Johansson, Silas Amos & Shane Wall In his opening keynote on 31st May, bestselling author Frans Johansson (The Medici Effect) will base his talk on the drupa theme "touch the future" and ‘Intersectional Thinking’. The core question that will be addressed is, "What happens when technological revolutions meet an industry that has been around for a millennium?". The second keynote on 2nd June will build on this and explore key situations where one can forge a route to a future vision. The third keynote speaker on 6th June, Silas Amos ‎(Founder of Silas Amos Ltd. Design Thought), has worked as a designer and strategic partner for several firms in the FMCG industry, including AB InBev, Bacardi, Diageo, Heinz, Mars and Unilever. The final keynote will be held on 8th June with Shane Wall, Chief Technology Officer at HP and Global Head of HP Labs, as the speaker. There will be a mix of the following five sessions across the eleven days: Business Evolution: Twelve 30-minute slots are aimed primarily at decisionmakers in the printing industry who are focusing on increasing efficiency and profits within their companies. Accordingly, both "best practices" and business models, as well as investment strategies and human resources management will be discussed. Already on the list of speakers are: Ronan Zioni/ HP, Neil Falconer/Print Future, Ulbe Jelluma/Print Power and Chris Bondy/ RIT's School of Media Sciences. Technology: Eleven 30-minute slots will focus on technological innovations and their new areas of application. How can these innovations be integrated into existing workflows and what will be the consequences? These and other topics are aimed at decision-makers and management at printing firms, and will also appeal to all other drupa visitors who have an interest in technology. One special event of note is the three onehour "Gladiator Sessions" comparing two converging technologies where the pros and cons are discussed with a moderator. The following speakers have already committed to participate: Chris Bondy (RIT’s School of Media Sciences /USA), Joanna Stephenson (DataLase/UK) and

Lilach Sapir (Massivit 3D printing/Israel). Intersectional: These six sessions, led by The Medici Group, will focus on “Innovation @ the Intersection” and will encompass the six highlight topics of drupa 2016 (multichannel, print, functional printing, 3D-Printing, packaging production and green printing). In each interactive lecture slot, several of these highlight topics will be combined with one another using specific application examples, such as functional printing & packaging print, 3D printing & sustainability or multichannel & print.

Also during the show, Jackie Chen, Sales GM for Greater China, will present a paper on digital print production. He states, “The launch of the Xeikon 3020 signifies our understanding of the unique requirement in the Chinese market. It offers most letter us to meet existing and new customers and demonstrate to them our dedicated focus on the label converting industry in the region and around the globe.”

C-Level: The four invitation-only slots in this programme segment are aimed at a fixed, defined subscriber group at management level as well as at exhibitors and visitors. These C-level sessions will directly follow the four keynotes and are formatted as interactive workshops where strategic insider knowledge is conveyed. The keynote speaker whose talk precedes each session will act as the moderator. The strategic and creative design of the programme and on-site implementation have been entrusted to London-based brand experience agency FreemanXP. "Just as Gutenberg revolutionised communications by converging the spoken word with print, we are seeing new crossroads that are spawning unimaginable results in every sector. Be it personalisation of printed products, 'fabbing' or even human organ printing, drupa is a showcase for how we 'Touch the Future' of print. With The Medici Group, drupa Innovation Partner 2016, we have evolved the drupa cube experience to encourage conversation and convergent thinking that will lead to the co-creation, re-imagination and re-invention of the future of printing," added Jordan Waid, Vice President Brand Experience, FreemanXP EMEA. A provisional programme will be online from February; the complete programme is scheduled to be online in March. An extra special feature: participation in the cube programme is free of charge for drupa visitors, included in the daily ticket price of € 65 (or € 45 for the online ticket). Agfa Graphics prints World Heritage Japanese temple doors on Anapurna e, had a special team investigate them and collect remaining small amounts of paint in order to simulate the colors and the image

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