PRESSIdeas February 2019 issue

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DGM expands India operations....................26 Xerox steps into 3D Printing..........................30 Media Carnival 2019..........................................32 Full-Scale concept car.......................................34

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Contents FROM THE EDITORS’ DESK..............................................................................................................................................................................................................6 Hackdays Rhein-Neckar 2019 ......................................................................................................................................................................................................8 KMPA Print & Beyond Seminar ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10 RSA releases new QDirect Output Management Software version............................................................................................................................. 10 Aarushi launches UV Blanket for metal printing at PrintPack 2019............................................................................................................................. 11 Konica Minolta demonstrates cutting-edge offerings at Printpack ........................................................................................................................... 12 Visitor speaks – Sanjay, Mukta Graphics ............................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Kodak displays customer samples and live demo of workflow at PrintPack 2019................................................................................................. 14 Heidelberg announces sale of two Masterwork kits at PrintPack................................................................................................................................. 14 Multiple launches by Reprographic System......................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Xerox Iridesse: The engine to transform the digital landscape .................................................................................................................................... 16 DGM sells three folder-gluers to Hyderabad, Kolkata and Delhi printers.................................................................................................................. 17 PrintPack is Asia’s largest interactive exhibition of information: Dr. Amrutharaj H. Krishnan............................................................................ 17 Nulith introduces Actega water-based drip-off coating.................................................................................................................................................. 18 Kapoor Imaging launches Synaps at PrintPack................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Xerox enables customers to go beyond CMYK at PrintPack 2019................................................................................................................................ 19 Alliance secures orders for two A3 Flexo label presses at PrintPack ........................................................................................................................... 19 Komori receives overwhelming response at PrintPack 2019......................................................................................................................................... 20 YesGo buys Esko ArtPro+ at Print Pack 2019........................................................................................................................................................................ 21 YesGo makes PrintPack remarkable by acquiring Esko’s Native PDF Editor ArtPro+............................................................................................. 22 U.V.GRAPHIC Technologies has a successful PrintPack..................................................................................................................................................... 22 Konica Minolta showcases digital production portfolio at PrintPack......................................................................................................................... 23 Ample Graphics highlights six machines running live at PrintPack............................................................................................................................. 23 Advanced Graphic Systems launches new Exact Autoscan from Xrite....................................................................................................................... 24 UV Spot Printing and Gold Printing Machines impress Sanjay G Joshi at PrintPack.............................................................................................. 24 RJ Resolutions showcases Paper Bag Making solutions at PrintPack.......................................................................................................................... 25 Printers Supply Company highlights Edale FL 5+ FDC at PrintPack 2019................................................................................................................. 25 DGM expands Indian operations with new office.............................................................................................................................................................. 26 PEIAC at PrintPack 2019............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Provin announces JV with Technoroll for manufacturing rubber rollers in India................................................................................................... 27 Dongguan Shengtu Printing Equipment Co. highlights Case Making Machine..................................................................................................... 28 PackPlus South and PrintFair all set for Bengaluru show................................................................................................................................................. 28 Wonder Pac installs 1st JETSCI Colornovo ............................................................................................................................................................................ 29 Xerox steps into 3D Printing space with Vader acquisition............................................................................................................................................. 30 Konica Minolta India at CIO Klub Meet.................................................................................................................................................................................. 30 Konica Minolta launches dedicated customer support App and Portal ................................................................................................................... 31 Media Carnival 2019...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32 Massivit 3D printed 1:1 full-scale concept car .................................................................................................................................................................... 34 Vinsak now represents SPG Prints in India............................................................................................................................................................................ 35 UV Days 2019................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36 ALPS celebrates World Label Day............................................................................................................................................................................................. 37 Kodak’s new PROSPER Plus Imprinting Solutions meet Packaging industry demands ....................................................................................... 38 Numex adds another CDI Spark 4260..................................................................................................................................................................................... 39 Linx CSL30 takes start-up out of small beer......................................................................................................................................................................... 40 Itek Packz boosts label production with second Edale ................................................................................................................................................... 41 TSC launches Print Engine PEX-1000 series in India.......................................................................................................................................................... 41 Toyo Printing Inks: Reaching for the African sky ................................................................................................................................................................ 42 Uteco Group and Kodak extend partnership ...................................................................................................................................................................... 42 Xeikon shows ‘Power of Dry Toner’ at HID 2019.................................................................................................................................................................. 43 ALPS and Print Innovation Asia tie up ................................................................................................................................................................................... 43 Xaar celebrates Xaar 5601 technology................................................................................................................................................................................... 44 Monotech Systems at Media Expo .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 45 Merging flexible printing capabilities into rigid printing: HP introduces first hybrid latex technology ....................................................... 46 Print Green Print for a Better Tomorrow................................................................................................................................................................................. 47 QIPC-EAE appoints Pande Graphic Equipments new agent in China......................................................................................................................... 48

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FROM THE EDITORS’ DESK Dear Readers, The industry looked forward to the mega event for Print, Packaging and scores of related segments. The 14th edition of PrintPack India concluded with aplomb. The long 6-day event had attracted top technology providers to a large showcase, live demos, many launches, numerous deals, massive business and wide-spread networking opportunities for them as well as other participating visitors. Business in the printing industry was not on the fastest tracks for some time and the show provided a boost to the industry in general with packed halls full of activity during its entire duration. PRESSIdeas met with many industry visitors, exhibitors and buyers to catch the real verve of the industry at the exhibition. We have included the responses in our post-event review of some of the top technology providers and other visitors. Key highlights include: Aarushi launching their new product in India – the NTR153 which is a dedicated UV blanket designed for printing on metal for the 3 piece cans; Konica Minolta demonstrating its entire product line in colour & mono digital production printing; Xerox highlighting Iridesse engine intending to transform the digital landscape with its giant leap from the CMYK colourscape to special colours in single pass; Reprographic System launching ContiAir Offset Printing Blankets, Daiso Creasing Matrix Cutter, Diginip Nip pressure rollers, Platina cutting knives and various spare parts; DGM selling three folder-gluers to Hyderabad, Kolkata and Delhi printers; Nulith Graphic introducing Actega water-based drip-off coating; Kapoor Imaging launching Synaps and Violet Plate; Alliance Printech securing orders for two A3 Flexo label presses; Ample Graphics highlighting six machines running live; AGS launching new Exact Autoscan from Xrite; RJ Resolutions showcasing Paper Bag Making solutions; Printers Supply Company highlighting Edale FL 5+FDC; PEIAC (China) exhibitors experiencing a large flow of visitors; Provin Technos announcing JV with Technoroll for manufacturing rubber rollers in India; Heidelberg announcing sale of two Masterwork kits; and Kodak focusing on Thermal CtP, Sonora process-free Plates, Flexcel NX, Prosper, Nexpress and workflow solutions.

Other Industry highlights include Xerox stepping into 3D Printing space with Vader acquisition; Monotech installing India’s 1st JetSCI Colornovo at Wonder Pac; Vinsak now representing SPG Prints in the country; Esko customer Numex adding another CDI Spark 4260 along with a Kongsberg Flexo plate cutting solution; Itek Packz installing their second Edale; Kodak and Uteco extending partnership; TSC launching PEX-1000 series print engine; HP introducing first hybrid latex technology and much more – all in this issue of PRESSIdeas.

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Hackdays Rhein-Neckar 2019 – Participants of Heidelberg Challenge scoop audience prize for the best overall performance.

Heidelberg and its teams participated successfully in Hackdays Rhein-Neckar, held in Mannheim from 14 to 17 February. Hackdays or hackathons – a portmanteau of “hack” and “marathon” – are a collaborative software development event. The company was a challenge setter, with an exercise related to big data and process mining. The Heidelberg Challenge was worked on by five teams in parallel. The winning team from Heidelberg impressed the audience made up of over 300 representatives from the Rhein-Neckar economic region and won the audience award for the overall event by a wide margin. The first hackathon in the Rhein-Neckar region was supported by eight companies – alongside Heidelberg were SAP, BASF, Bilfinger-Berger, Pepperl+Fuchs, Rhein-Neckar Löwen, John Deere, and Mannheimer Morgen.

The winning team of the Heidelberg Challenge also scooped the audience award for the best overall performance.

Key Notes : > Hackathon shows high digitization potential of the printing industry. > Heidelberg Challenge attracted the greatest interest. > 300 applicants whittled down to 30 hackathon participants.

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Heidelberg’s challenge related to printing processes attracted the highest level of interest from the very beginning, with 300 applicants whittled down to 30 top talents. With 13 of 16 nations, Heidelberg had the teams with the widest international representation and an above-average percentage of women at 40 percent. The participants were recruited from students and young professionals. Using the Heidelberg Cloud, the 30 top talents solved the challenge of improving customer productivity in agile teams of six participants each. “The hackdays were a groundbreaking format for Heidelberg and the great interest in us is a confirmation of our digital potential and our industry,” explained Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hermann,

Member of the Management Board responsible for Lifecycle Solutions and Chief Digital Officer at Heidelberg.

Central element of our digitization strategy is the development of data-based services and business models. To this end, the hackathon provided us with many new ideas and views.”

Heidelberg attractive for young talents The hackdays kicked off on 14 February in Heidelberg’s Print Media Center Commercial. There, the 30 participants were shown the workflows involved in a print production run and told about the challenge. The actual hack sessions then took place over a 48-hour period from Friday morning to Sunday.

Three teams put on an outstanding performance.

The “Customer Centricity” prize went to a solution that proposes concrete training courses to the customer on the basis of operator data. The “Best Data Science” prize went to an enhancement of the tool for comparing the performance of Heidelberg sheetfed offset presses. The top prize of EUR 1,200 went to a concept that helps to further increase customer productivity through process optimizations.

In technical terms, the intensive hackathon meant more than 10,000 hours of CPU performance for over 32,000 database inquiries on 20 TB of data for the Heidelberg Cloud.

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KMPA Print & Beyond Seminar Print & Beyond 2019 will be held on March 16th. The seminar into its fifth edition is the flagship event of Kerala Master Printers Association (KMPA). This year’s event theme is ‘Make in India: Success stories in Print’. The seminar will be inaugurated by Mr. Raveendra Joshi, President, All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP). The keynote speaker will be Mr. Gautham Pai, MD, Manipal Technologies Limited. Other eminent speakers include Mr. B Prasak, MD, Printech Digital Imaging, Bangalore; Mr. Prakash Shetty, Director, Partner-Growth, Bizongo and Prof. Dr. Rajendrakumar Anayath, Vice Chancellor, Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology, Haryana. The 5th edition of Print & Beyond seminar takes place at Hotel Holiday Inn, Cochin.

Print & Beyond is a KMPA initiative kick started in the year 2014 with the aim of

acquainting the Kerala printing industry to the latest technological innovations taking place on the global printing arena. In a unanimous decision, the seminar was decided to be

held every year as a tribute to late Jose Joseph, the founder of Printers Castel for his invaluable contributions to the association and printing industry in general. The seminar will begin at 9.00 a.m. and will continue till 04.30 p.m.

RSA releases new QDirect Output Management Software version - With improved prepress automation abilities and additional ways to receive jobs from users and other systems.

Rochester Software Associates (RSA), provider of production print workflow software solutions for in-plant, corporate print centers, commercial printers and PSPs announces the availability of a new release of QDirect output management software.

V5.4 of RSA’s output management software is shipping now and includes these new capabilities: • Improved prepress automation ability via new direct integration with RSA’s ReadyPrint automation module for enduser configurable workflows to provide job enhancements such as barcoding, preflighting and more.

• Easier job submission with new printer drivers for end-users to submit jobs and server-configurable job tickets that allow print shops to dynamically change the print options offered.

• IPP print protocol now supported natively.

Product Manager, Anthony Leccese stated, “QDirect continues to advance job management capabilities and increase flexibility with improved prepress automation

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abilities and additional ways to receive jobs from users and other systems.”

RSA’s workflow solutions are available through RSA’s partners, including Canon, Kodak, Konica Minolta, Ricoh, Toshiba and Xerox.

RSA provides a range of software solutions for prepress, transform, output management, and web to print to support digital production print workflows. Key products include WebCRD Web to Print software, QDirect Output Manager and ReadyPrint prepress software.

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Aarushi launches UV Blanket for metal printing at PrintPack 2019 NTR153 is dedicated UV blanket for printing on 3 piece metal cans.

Aarushi launched their new product in India – the NTR153 which is a dedicated UV blanket designed for printing on metal for the 3 piece cans. The properties include very long life and the other one is optimised for good solid. “Normally in Can-printing, it is more of solids to be printed and NTR153 is the one which has been specifically developed to do just that,” says Mr.Mirco Pellegrini, President of Novurania SpA of Italy.

NTR153 has been launched in both European and Chinese markets. “We have had some excellent response on NTR153 from these two markets and we expect the same from the India market too,” adds Mirco.

The trial in India for NTR153 is about to start shortly. Metal printers are huge but few and far between and their consumption is huge too. “We shall be providing full support to our Indian customers and meet their needs with customized solutions if need be,” he further adds. According to Mirco, the first customer who came on board for the NTR153 in Europe reduced his consumption of blankets by almost 40%. “And believe me, that is indeed a big saving for a Can Printer when he calculates his blanket expense on an annual basis,” emphasizes Mirco.

Aarushi Agencies also represents Kris branded Creasing Matrices from Italy. Kris manufacturers Creasing Matrix along with a few handy machines for handling the matrixes along with cleaning set and number of other related accessories.

“We also represent Helios, the world leader in UV Lamps with a wide range of UV Lamps including Medium Pressure UV Lamps,

Low Pressure UV Lamps intro UV Lamps, Amalgam UV Lamps, Black Light UV Lamps (Wood’s light),” says Ashish.

“If you are looking to print solids on cartons, NTR153 can be a choice but in case you are looking for screens and half tones, then I would certainly recommend NTR150 which is a popular product from an array of normal and specialty blankets from Novurania Spa,” chipped in Mr.Vishwas Dharam, Regional Manager (Sales & Technical Support) at Novurania SpA. The normal blankets that Novurania (represented in India by M/s Aarushi Agencies) offers are excellent for printing screens and half tones and their UV blankets are being used extensively in India. “We are really well accepted in the industry by the leading printing and packaging printers all across the country,” says Ashish Sharma, MD, Aarushi Agencies based out of Chandigarh. Ashish seemed to be very happy with the footfall and regular visitors dropping into his stall for a cup of coffee at their stall at Print Pack India 2019.

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Event Review Konica Minolta demonstrates cutting-edge offerings at Printpack Showcases state-of-the-art solutions – AccurioPress C6100, AccurioPress C3080/C3070, AccurioPress C83hc & Accurio Pro 1100, and JETvarnish 3DS with i-FOIL. Konica Minolta Business Solutions showcased its wide range of best-in-class offerings and cutting-edge technological innovations at the international industry event at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida that took place between February 1 and February 6, 2019.

Konica Minolta demonstrated its entire product line in colour & mono digital production printing, including the AccurioPress C6100, the AccurioPress C3080/3070, and the AccurioPress C83hc & Monochrome machine Accurio Pro 1100. Combining high-speed colour print production with integrated finishing capabilities, the machines are designed to enable superlative print quality with high consistency and unmatched speed. The C6100 can deliver a maximum print output of 100ppm (colour and B&W), while the C3080/ C3070 has a top print speed of 81 ppm (B&W) and 71ppm (colour).

Both AccurioPress C6100 and AccurioPress C3070/3080 are capable of handling a wide range of media, of varying thickness and length, and deliver unmatched print productivity, versatility, and usability. With the IQ-501 – an intelligent quality optimiser capable of real-time monitoring and adjustment of colour and front-to-back registration – available as an optional feature, the machines minimise manual intervention for high-speed, high accuracy, and highquality print operations.

Business Solutions India Pvt Ltd, said, “The preferences of its new-age consumers are evolving rapidly.The print and printing ecosystem needs to evolve in step with this changing dynamic. As a pioneer in the global digital printing space, Konica Minolta has been leveraging the latest digital technologies to enable greater productivity, profitability, and versatility for print and printing businesses across India.”

“We are delighted to showcase the differentiation that our machines and proprietary technological innovations can deliver at a leading industry forum such as Printpack India. We are eagerly looking forward to demonstrate the product capabilities and its benefits to the customers digital printing solutions will receive from attendees at the event,” Mr. Mori added.

Konica Minolta also demonstrated Accurio PRO 1100, a black & white production printer capable of delivering print speeds of up to 100ppm (on A4) and 55ppm (on A3). The machine’s outstanding productivity is complemented by the high print quality enabled by its LED print head, which is capable of producing prints with a resolution of 1,200 X 1,2000 dpi. Armed with intelligent paper catalogue, mixplex/mixmedia functionality, modular paper feeding, and versatile finishing options, the Accurio PRO 1100 is the ideal entry product to digital black & white printing.

The AccurioPress C83hc, is a unique digital printing solution for the photo industry.

Using the fourth generation of Konica Minolta’s High Chroma toner, the machine enables printing businesses to customise and complete print jobs in either sRGB or CMYK format through its selectable print mode. This allows for vivid and accurate image replication on paper, with accurate reproduction of skin tones and pantone colours enabling life-like quality prints ondemand.

Konica Minolta also conducted a demonstration of the MGI JETvarnish 3DS with i-FOIL for digital and commercial print and printing businesses looking to scale up their print operations, enhance productivity, and maximise profitability by catering to new-age print jobs. An innovative digital spot UV coating & foil solution which utilises MGI’s patented inkjet and hot foil stamping technology, MGI JETvarnish 3DS can provide digital spot UV coating in plain 2D and 3D (with thickness of up to 200 microns) and embossed foil textured effects in one pass.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Daisuke Mori, Managing Director – Konica Minolta

The MGI machine is capable of 100% data variable spot UV coating and can add

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Mr. Daisuke Mori, Managing Director, Konica Minolta Business Solutions India Pvt

value to prints with varnish and i-FOIL, thus creating visually-stunning, custom spot varnished prints with unique graphics, text, and numeric data. It additionally comes equipped with an artificial image scanner to help register the print for spot UV and digital foil automatically.

As part of its latest showcase, Konica Minolta hosted a demonstration for B2 print samples made on the AccurioJet KM-1. Coming equipped with Konica Minolta’s proprietary cutting-edge inkjet print head, UV ink, and half-tone processing capabilities, the stateof-the-art UV inkjet Press can deliver a wider and deeper colour gamut and outstanding colour stability along with superlative productivity.

Mr. Kuldeep Malhotra , Vice President, Sales, Konica Minolta Business Solutions India Pvt Ltd.

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Visitor speaks – Sanjay, Mukta Graphics “PrintPack 2019 visit was fine as well as absolutely purposeful and fruitful for me,” says Sanjay of Nagpur based Mukta Graphics, engaged in Flex Printing, Digital Offset and other Printing services.

The 6 day PrintPack India was held from 1 to 6 February 2019 at the India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida, India. This event showcased products like In-Press, Post press, finishing, converting, digital

and signage and packaging machines, all under one roof etc. in the Packaging Materials, Printing & Publishing, Paper and Paper Products, Logistics & Transportation industries.

He has been a regular participant at PrintPack since 1998, when he started his career in the printing industry. “Duration of 6 days is ok in order to cover the visitors from Pan India,” he comments on the extended duration of the show.

Mukta Graphics didn’t exhibit at the present edition of PrintPack. Sanjay participated and found little in new arrivals at the show.

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Kodak displays customer samples and live demo of workflow at PrintPack 2019

Bhalchandra Nikumb – Kodak’s Country Business Manager, India was very happy with the PrintPack outcome for Kodak. “We were overwhelmed with the response. We received tremendous footfall on all 6 days, all the way till the last minute of the show and beyond too,” he says.

“The 14th edition of PrintPack 2019 observed an increase in exhibitors as well as unique visitors over previous editions. This was evident in our positive conversations at the show, as we observed good leads and traction across all solution verticals. It helped us showcase our strength in technologies and speed up our momentum in the market for 2019,” continues Nikumb.

Speaking on the relatively long duration of 6-days for the show, he tells that visitors from different parts of the country timed their visits in a way that footfall seemed to be evenlyspread over 6 days. “Looking at the trend, number of visitors and positivity, 6 days was a good timeframe to meet our customers as well as interact with other industry members to take print further,” he asserts.

Kodak’s focus at PrintPack was on their leading thermal CTP equipment and Sonora process-free plates, on the cuttingedge Flexcel NX technology, robust and productivity-enhancing Workflow solutions, Kodak NEXPRESS digital printing press and Kodak Prosper Inkjet imprinting technology.

“Across all these solutions we displayed customer samples and live demonstrations of workflow, thereby presenting actual benefits our customers are experiencing. It was a good show in terms of leads for each solution,” reveals Nikumb.

“With the tremendous response we received

at PrintPack India, we can surely say that the Print industry is on the right path again.

Print business owners are expanding their horizons as they look to grow and invest in the latest technologies,” he concludes.

Heidelberg announces sale of two Masterwork kits at PrintPack Making its debut at PrintPack, the printing industry’s giant Heidelberg announced sale of two Masterwork kits – one Easymatrix each to TCPL and Amber Print Pack. TCPL has opted for an Easymatrix 106FC foiling machine while Amber has gone for an Easymatrix 106 C/CS die-cutter. Both the machines were on display at the Heidelberg stand at the event.

Heidelberg invited several of its eminent customers to inaugurate its stand. Saket Kanoria of TCPL, Ramesh Kejriwal of Parksons, and Wafa Abbas and Anurag Mathur of Amber Print Pack were among the key guests.

Peter Rego, GM, Heidelberg India hosted the function announcing the sale on the first day of the show.

There are 12 machines installed in India. For TCPL, it’s there second Easymatrix 106FC. Recently Heidelberg signed an agreement

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with the Chinese post-press specialist Masterwork under which the latter will obtain an 8.5% stake in the former. The aim was to further improve its market position in the packaging printing segment.

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Multiple launches by Reprographic System Showcases its wide range of products at its very busy booth throughout the show.

K.J.Paul, Reprographic System, having attended all the show from the very beginning of PrintPack, exhibiting from an 18 sq.mtrs stall to 111 sq.mtrs stall, sees their growth along with the PrintPack show.

At the recent edition, Reprographic System launched ContiAir Offset Printing Blankets from Germany. Also launched at the show were Daiso Creasing Matrix Cutter with Chamfering; Diginip Nip pressure rollers; Platina cutting knives; and various spare parts.

“No doubt it was wonderful show for India,” says K.J.Paul, Reprographic System. “It was nevertheless less than drupa; we can call it India’s mini drupa. We saw many printing companies’ heads as well as purchase production teams visiting the show to collect vital technological information for purchase, production and expansion. We welcomed visitors from all across the country and overseas visitors from Nepal, Bangladesh and Srilanka etc. Their feedback was quite impressive at the show,” adds Paul.

Heidelberg jackets, refined impression cylinder jackets and perfecting jackets from Korea and Sweden, anti marking film and paper from Japan, imported Autowash cloth Wet and Dry, Policrome Italian underpacking Film – adhesive and non-adhesive, Tresu and Harris Bruno Denmark, Doctor blades and seals, and Mark 3 set and sunshine underpacking Calibrated paper etc.

Paul looked happy with the quality of visitors too. “Over all, there were genuine buyers visiting and enquiring about the products.

It can be simply imagined with the fact that we had to get our catalogues printed again to meet visitor demands,” asserts Paul who had quite a hectic show – meeting and entertaining visitors all 6 long days.

Reprographic also showcased OEM compatible imported spare parts and finishing equipments like Eyelet machine for paper bags; files making and tag making; corner cutting; hot foils stamping; and wiro punching and closing.

The Reprographic System booth at PrintPack was presented around the concept – A One Stop Shop for Offset consumables, Spares and Digital Finishing equipments.

Paul was quite amazed at the footfall during all the six days of the show. “Frankly speaking, our booth was always full of visitor.

Visitors were appreciative about the range of products we offered – products procured from reputed manufacturers from all over the world,” he says.

Reprographic booth was divided into 5 parts.

1. Continental Germany. ContiAir Printing blankets.

2. Daiso Japan Creasing Matrix and Ejection sponges.

3. Platina Guillotine knives – Cladded steel and HSS steel for all type of cutting machines like Polar, Wholenberg, Proteck, and Itoh. Knives for 3 knife trimmers.

4. PCS Spain – Made in Europe Cutting Sticks of all sizes.

Other showcased solutions included: consumables like transfer steel and polyester

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Xerox Iridesse: The engine to transform the digital landscape Vineet Gehani, Xerox India discusses Xerox plans and star product showcase at PrintPack.

Mr. Vineet Gehani, Technology & Channels Director, Xerox India, was present at the recent PrintPack India show, where we met him and discussed Xerox’s plans for the year and the near future in the country.

“I have basically been in the office and commercial print segment in my previous job and now I have added the production printers in my arsenal with Xerox,” says Vineet. He considers the new responsibility both challenging as well as very satisfying professionally especially while handling the great products – Iridesse and Versant models.

According to him it is a natural progression for him to represent Xerox with its complete range of machines from the monochrome to the entry level colour to the mid and then to the high end, which were all on display at the Xerox’s PrintPack stall. Speaking about digital printing, he says, “It is the right time for the industry to reap digital growth. The industry is transforming into a new digital paradigm and Xerox intends to be on the forefront of this growth path and further strengthen its market position in digital printing.” He also expressed his satisfaction with the implementation of GST in terms of workability sans location.

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“Iridesse is the engine which will transform the digital landscape with a giant leap from the CMYK colourscape to special colours like white, Gold, Silver and Clear colours in one pass which is a game changer for the industry,” he declares.

He empahsises that all these colors run in one pass and that too without compromising the speed and quality thus providing a plus for the printer who owns an Iridesse Production Press.

The all new Iredesse press delivers digital specialty enhancements with up to six inline dry ink stations for optional White, Clear, Silver and Gold Specialty Dry Inks. “Today, on the iredesse, we can fire 6 colours in one go in a single pass and creates metallic effects that at one point of time were possible only by printing on metallic paper,” explains Vineet.

With a full Width Array and Automated Color Quality Suite for faster production along with additional high capacity feeders for up to 8 media pick points and inline finishing solutions to fit operation and workflow needs,

Iridesse is the answers to many a troubles that a digital printer today faces. The machine is capable of running up to 120 pages per minute on substrates ranging from 52-400 gsm and can produce upto 475 thousand pages/month. It can be an excellent addition for a printers – even commercial printers who intend to add applications like wedding albums etc.

While recently Xerox has faced a downslide in domestic as well as international market, Vineet is confident that the rich legacy of Xerox together with its wide range of products would turn the tides more favourable. “The legendary leadership of Xerox, the extremely amazing brand value it possesses, and above all, the ultimate commitment to service our clients, most of whom have been with us for long, along with the technological breakthroughs the Xerox technical teams are capable of, we shall soon be reaching new heights,” avows Vineet.

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DGM sells three folder-gluers to Hyderabad, Kolkata and Delhi printers Pragati of Hyderabad, Sattik of Kolkata and Packmaax of Delhi buy folder gluer from DGM at PrintPack.

DGM India sold three of its folder gluers to customers based in Kolkata, Delhi and Hyderabad. The deals were signed at the recently concluded PrintPack exhibition at Greater Noida.

Kolkata-based Sattik Packaging and Delhibased Packmaax India inked the deal for Megafold 2400 and SmartFold 1100SL respectively. Sattik Packaging has bought its second folder-gluer from DGM.

Hyderabad-based Pragati bought their DGM SmartFold 1100PC folder-gluer on the first day of the show. SmartFold 1100PC can process straight line, crash lock bottom and double wall boxes. This folder-gluer can handle solid board up to 800-gsm and E, F & N corrugated cartons up to 20-mm folded thickness at the maximum speed of 400-m/ min.

Pragati opted for DGM folder gluer for its ‘motorized with memory’ feature. The features saves job memories in a computer to help repeat jobs with a press of a button without the need to create job ticket, job log and setting up every section conveyor etc. thus making job changeovers a lot easier and faster.

DGM – the Huizhou, China based company manufacturing die-cutters, hot foil stamping machines, folder gluers and flute laminators entered India in 2018. The Indian operations – a 100% subsidiary of China based DGM machinery – is headed by MD Puneet Aggarwal. The new office based in Noida is expected to have a demo center and expected to be operational in mid 2019. For after-sales service, DGM India has partnered with Chennai-based PrintPack Technology.

PrintPack is Asia’s largest interactive exhibition of information: Dr. Amrutharaj H. Krishnan Sharing his PrintPack 2019 experience, Dr.Amrutharaj H.Krishnan, HOD, Dept. Of Media Technology, MIT, Manipal, says, “PrintPack 2019 was a great exhibition which helped visitors to experience the newest technologies, products, systems and software for the digital age. As Asia’s largest interactive exhibition of information it showcased trends and vitality of our print industry to the world.”

He looks satisfied with the duration of the show which got expanded to now 6 days, “The exhibition attracted about a lakh visitors over the 6 day period. This record-breaking total shows there was sufficient time for all interested to participate. There were two main factors behind the high level of attendance.

Widespread interest from industry to see the myriad cutting-edge products on display and extensive media coverage contributed to the show’s popularity.”

much attention of Print fraternity,” says Dr.Amrutharaj. The Heidelberg booth was divided into 3 zones, which featured MK Easymatrix 106 CS Die Cutter with machine speed of 7700 Sph, MK Easymatrix 106 FC Diecutter / Hot Foil Stamping Machine with machine speed of 7700 Sph and both the machines were Prinect software integrated, and related services. “We could see their Prepress experts personally explain the features of the workflow. Visitors were given 3 demonstrations of both machines every day with a Packaging job,” adds Amrutharaj.

“A highlight of Print Pack 2019 was the 507 exhibits. Most of them had a common saying that they had excellent business deals which is a positive energy for Global print industry as a whole and Indian Print Industry in

particular. 65,000 square meters of exhibition space in 6 halls itself is an indication that our industry is in growth,” he asserts.

Dr. Amrutharaj has been a regular visitor at PrintPack. He finds the show of particular interest to him to maintain industry academia relationships, to meet his industry friends and to meet his Alma mater. “I usually do not miss two world famous print exhibitions – PrintPack and Pamex. These exhibits are designed to foster young talents and promote collaborations between the academia and industry. I started going for these exhibitions from 2003. In between, I had to take a short break, when I went for my higher studies, otherwise I am regular,” he concludes.

He termed the live demos of various technologies and machineries as the ‘distinguishing feature’ of Print Pack 2019.

“Demonstrations showed how easy it is to operate that can raise the productivity with minimum change over time. We could see the participation of many companies for the first time. One such newcomer was Heidelberg, whose exhibit attracted

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Nulith introduces Actega water-based drip-off coating With a constant footfall during the 6 days of the show, Suresh Shah of Nulith Graphic looked happy. He termed PrintPack 2019 good for them. Given their range of solutions, Suresh thinks 6 days were a long duration but quick to add that it suited more to equipment exhibitors. “Many of our customers’ teams also visited in two parts so many visitors find it more convenient,” he says.

The highlight by Nulith at PrintPack was “WATER BASE DRIP OFF COATING”. They introduced Actega water-based drip-off coating for online usage with six- and more colour presses with coaters. It can create partial matte and gloss contrasts without a spot coating plate in a single pass on conventional oil-based inks and water-based drop-off in combination with primer.

“With Actega, we are targeting the packaging segment, the food safe side of it, at a price that is equivalent to regular coating. And though it’s a special coating, it can be

integrated as a regular coating too,” informs Suresh. Trelleborg Rollin blankets, which Nulith represents in India, has upgraded the barring system at Nulith’s Bhiwandi plant.

“Blankets have now gravitated towards solvent less technology. Rollin remains a popular choice with manufacturers of web

offset presses. Manugraph and a majority of the manufacturers have approved Rollin blankets,” says Suresh.

Nulith has been a regular PrintPack participant since 1997.

Kapoor Imaging launches Synaps at PrintPack Also launches Violet Plate and sells 3 CTCP machines during the show.

collections and hence second week could be ideal for the show,” observes Giridharan.

Kapoor Imaging had a fairly good PrintPack 2019 participation. “Barring the first day, all subsequent days were busy during the show,” says Giridharan, CEO, PrintPack.

He considers Greater Noida as just the right place to hold such a great show which now has full 6 days’ showcase. However, the timing did clash with Pongal festival. “The second week of February would have been better as January is Pongal festival for us.

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Kapoor Imaging signed up with Synaps (a subsidiary of Agfa) and they will be promoting Digital Media in India. Apart from Agfa Synaps agency, Kapoor Imaging also launched its Violet Plate PPVG. The company sold three CTCP at the show.

One CtP machine was sold to a customer based in Chennai and one to Lucknow based Amber Press and the third to New Delhi based Ankita Communications.

Kapoor Imaging is a member of IPAMA and has been participating PrintPack since 1995.

“It is our 4th PrintPack show participation.

Participation at such great shows is a great experience. It motivates service providers like us,” says Giridharan.

He expressed his concern regarding two key issues being faced by the Printing industry viz., price war and credit. “To make industry bounce back, we need to avoid getting into price war. Besides, if the credit extended by vendors are taken for granted, then this industry will collapse one day. Timely payments are important at this juncture when banks are going very tight with all borrowers,” says Giridharan.

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Xerox enables customers to go beyond CMYK at PrintPack 2019 With brilliant new colours, the recently launched Iridesse Production Press takes center stage at the show.

Print providers, designers and marketers in India got a closer look at the business building opportunities presented by the Xerox Iridesse Production Press at PrintPack 2019 going on from Feb. 1 to 6, 2019. Iridesse is the only digital press that can print metallic gold or silver dry ink, CMYK and clear or white dry ink in a single pass, giving print providers an immediate competitive edge in the growing digital print enhancement market.

According to Keypoint IntelligenceInfoTrends, digital print enhancement can result in a rapid return on investment as print service providers’ profit margins on such embellishments can be as high as 50 to 400 percent. Iridesse raises the bar in the digital photo and printing world with high-value inline capabilities that allow customers to combine stunning imagery and options to alternate with four specialty colours, namely, gold, silver, clear and white, along with the ability to print on media up to 13 x 47.2 inches or 1.2 meters.

“The launch of our flagship device, the Iridesse Production Press, and the overwhelming response received from customers is surely one of the key highlights from 2018,” said Vineet Gehani, director, Technology and Channels, Xerox India.

“We’re focused on developing the technology and solutions our customers need to boost

business opportunities and drive revenue to new heights – and Iridesse is the perfect example as it helps our customers lead the way in beyond CMYK printing.”

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The Xerox D95A Copier/Printer: Exceptional monochrome print quality giving customers the power to print more for less.

Additional booth features include: • The Xerox Versant 180 and 3100 Presses: Mid-production colour presses with a unique combination of HD image quality, greater media latitude and higher duty cycles for more productivity and performances.

• The Xerox Color C70: an entry-level production press that provides application versatility and professional image quality.

“Printpack has always been an important platform for us to bring to our customers our marquee devices,” said Gehani. “In addition to Iridesse, I’m extremely proud to share we are demonstrating an array of our key digital presses which are perfectly tailored for highend, mid-range and entry level businesses and are going to change the way the industry looks at production presses.”

Alliance secures orders for two A3 Flexo label presses at PrintPack Mumbai based Swapnali Labels and Deccan Industries of Hyderabad booked a flexo label press each from Alliance Printech at the recently concluded Print Pack 2019 exhibition.

The A3 Flexo label press, 6 colour with a width of 430mm, on display at the show, can print on multiple substrates as self adhesive stock, PVC/BOPP/PET films as well as metalized paper, foils and films.

Jatinder Kumar Julka, CEO of Alliance Printech Pvt. Ltd. speaking on the occasion said, “The newly launched Alliance A3 Flexo Press with multi substrate printing capability along with dual inking system was a big attraction for label printers who visited the show.”

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Komori receives overwhelming response at PrintPack 2019 Komori’s stand was again a crowd puller at PrintPack where the company showcased its latest technologies.

“PrintPack has always been very good for us and we could get an over whelming response,” says Sangam Khanna, Komori.

The company’s stand at PrintPack 2019 was

dismantling packing of machines to the right destination, the duration is well justified from an exhibitor’s point of view. As for visitors, those from outstation locations can benefit by

a crowd puller as always. “We have always shown our best and will continue to perform in PrintPack with our latest technologies.

We received an immense visitor response and turnout was good as expected,” says Sangam.

travelling on week days and spending quality time with exhibitors as well,” opines Sangam.

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Komori did business in the range of 6070 crores at PrintPack• “We have sold to commercial, Semi Commercial and Packaging printing customers,” he further adds.

“This was my seventh Print Pack in 2019 and

I see it getting better each time. I see that in size is may be the third largest graphic Arts show in the world after Drupa and China Print,” continues Sangam.

He also observed the signs of revival of the industry at the show. “When the customers are looking for divested investments with large plants increasing capacity, it’s obviously a signal of revival. When commercial printers want to invest in new verticals of print, again it is a signal to revival,” declares Sangam Khanna.

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YesGo buys Esko ArtPro+ at Print Pack 2019 Prepress and Packaging training centre YesGo expands software gamut with induction of Esko’s native PDF Editor.

Asia’s premiere complete prepress and packaging training centre YesGo expanded its gamut of software with induction of ArtPro+ a revolutionary native PDF Editor from Esko – at 14th Print Pack 2019, Greater Noida. Speaking on the investment Mr. Nizam Appas Proprietor YesGo said, “Industry must equip itself with new and updated technologies to match pace with the rapid industrial growth. Speed, accuracy and instant output with minimal error are need of the hour today and ArtPro+ – an innovation in artwork editing – precisely satisfies industries demands. It is laced with abundance of user friendly features like integrated preflight functionality, instant and automatic trapping, customised action list, easy access to tools based on the on-going task which doesn’t require any specific IT skills to operate hence make it not only industry friendly but operator-friendly too.

It works with unmatchable speed and has combined features of DeskPack, PackEdge and Plato which certainly makes prepress easier than ever and celebrate this wonder as a must have in the industry which is going to rule the prepress and packaging industry.”

Mr. Nizam further added, “The demand for ArtPro+ is going to be followed by the demand for skilled operators too and we

at YesGo will supply the industry with best skilled and trained operators in ArtPro+.

Our motto has been to provide industry with best manpower and we will always adhere to our mission and vision with continuous up gradation of our kitty of latest skills and softwares and simultaneously with well skilled manpower.”

YesGo intends to add ArtPro+ in its curriculum and will start giving training for the same from next batch onwards.

USP of YesGo is complete practical training

includes Label Expo 2018 and Print Pack

comprising industrial visit, event visits to give more practical exposure to the students and make them abreast of the latest happenings and equipped with latest knowledge and skills of the industry. Print Pack 2019 saw the presence of YesGo students team at various stalls gaining know how of current industry trends and upgrading the knowledge base.

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Since its inception on 19th June 2018, YesGo has completed 4 batches of training with hundred per cent placement and currently going on with 5th Batch. As a part of Industry visit, YesGo students have visited and received trainings so far at Tetra Pack, Avery Dennison, Harshal Graphics, PR Packaging, Vee Pee Graphics. Industry events visits

YesGo is Asia’s first complete packaging training centre that imparts complete practical training in high-end Packaging software along with Esko. Printing and packaging aspirants get this short duration training at their own comfort and deliver cost effective actual result in no time to eventually become an asset to the brand owners, branding agencies and packaging convertors. The Course is divided into 3 legsLevel I, Level II, Expert Level. Training Module is divided in to 3 legs- Individual Training, Vocational Training and Corporate Training.

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YesGo makes PrintPack remarkable by acquiring Esko’s Native PDF Editor ArtPro+ “More stalls on web-to-print strengthened the impression that Print is reviving and print is growing.” - Nizamappas.

“Excellent!” exclaims Nizamappas, Propreitor, YesGo, when asked about his PrintPack 2019 participation. Adding further, he says, “I saw all the latest technologies and demo’s at one place. Moreover I had a very good deal this year – an outstanding Native PDF Editor Esko’s ArtPro+ which made Print Pack 2019 all the more remarkable for me.”

Commenting on the increased length to 6-day show by PrintPack, he says, “According to me, 6 days are surely long for a show but always the first day meant for installation and last day meant for dismantling. So the total counted working days are 4. Moreover some of the decision maker and manufacturer need minimum working day to finalize the deal with products and to open the LC and other confirmation process during the show itself. It’s a different try but the realistic figure is the overwhelming response manifested by the enthusiasm and energy of both visitors as well as exhibitors.”

The technologies and developments that impressed Nizamappas during the show include: more Rigid-box deals, Offset Printing Machines and Auto die-cut deals happening this time; fewer paper bag stalls and more Indian made stalls attracted his attention.

“Regarding high end software almost all the companies made the displayed their products which was contrary to earlier exhibition experience. This year I was a visitor but hopefully next PrintPack will see presence of my own stall too,” he says.

He felt positive about the presence of industry stalwarts and sees the industry shining and booming – as always.

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“Moreover, theme of Print Pack 2019 was Print only and overwhelming presence of industry people, more and more demonstrations of software towards excellence in print output, more stalls on web-to-print strengthened the impression that Print is reviving and print is growing.

Conferences like Print Outlook, World Label Day and Inkpack were also very good attempt towards showcase of latest happenings and technologies in the industry.

Above all, overwhelming interest and

presence of the visitors manifest that print is definitely going to grow,” he explains.

Nizamappas is a regular visitor of PrintPack from 1999 from a student to 2019 entrepreneur. “This year marks my 20th year as a visitor. I do believe Industry events like Print Pack is a good occasion to networking, growing and sharing knowledge as well as meeting your old colleagues and friends which helps keep not only business but also relations alive,” he concludes.

U.V.GRAPHIC Technologies has a successful PrintPack - launches 9-colour solo press; sells machine on display and signs many deals.

“This has been the best PrintPack ever it was a very well organized show,” states Abhay Datta, Director, U.V. GRAPHIC Technologies.

He looked quite happy and was impressed with the high quality footfall at their show stall. He thinks that 4 days are enough for the show duration but adds that maybe 2 more days like the present show enabled most of the visitors to plan a visit as per their own convenience.

It was a successful show for U.V. Graphic Technologies. “We conducted business of

around 6 crores at the show and have many more in the pipeline,” says Abhay. They launched a 9 colour Solo press at PrintPack which was also sold at the show. Earlier they had launched the Ultraflex 8 colour Twin Servo at Label Expo 2018. He seems positive with the outcome of the show and hopes things would start looking positive in the industry with the mood. U.V. Technologies has attended every PrintPack show till date since 1995 and this was their 12th successful participation.

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Konica Minolta showcases digital production portfolio at PrintPack Showcases AccurioPress C6100, the AccurioPress C3080/3070, and the AccurioPress C83hc and Monochrome machine Accurio Pro 1100.

Konica Minolta displayed a range of machines from its product line in colour and mono digital production printing, including the AccurioPress C6100, the AccurioPress C3080/3070, and the AccurioPress C83hc and Monochrome machine Accurio Pro 1100 at the recently concluded Print Pack 2019.

Kuldeep Malhotra , VP - Sales, Konica Minolta Business Solutions explains, “Both AccurioPress C6100 and AccurioPress C3070/ 3080 are capable of handling a wide range of media, of varying thickness and length and with the optional IQ-501 – an intelligent quality optimiser, the machines minimise manual intervention for highspeed, high accuracy, and high-quality print operations.”

The AccurioPress C83hc (a higher version of C73hc) is a unique digital printing solution for the photo industry which uses the 4th generation of Konica Minolta’s High Chroma toner and with higher speed.

“With the MGI Jet Varnish 3DS (or Evo) one can add value to a printed product through a variety of options including varnish or

foiling as per the choice of the customer,” adds Kuldeep. MGI Jetvarnish 3DS with i-Foil for digital and commercial print enhances productivity by adapting oneself to newage print job demands. “The machine can provide digital spot UV coating in plain 2D and 3D and embossed foil textured effects in one pass.

Talking about the Konica Minolta’s B2 size machines, notable is the AccurioJet KM-1 of which the company had samples displayed for visitors to have a look. “Equipped with

Konica Minolta’s proprietary inkjet printhead, UV ink, and half-tone processing capabilities, the UV inkjet press can deliver a wider and deeper colour gamut,” says Kuldeep.

“We have received a very positive response for all our machines and customers can also visit our Gurgaon demo center if they want to get a hands-on feeling of any of the machines. We also organize visits to installation sites for new customers where they can see the machines in real life situations,” concludes Kuldeep.

Ample Graphics highlights six machines running live at PrintPack With 6 machines up and running at their stall at Print Pack 2019, New Delhi-based Ample Graphics made one thing clear that their PrintPack participation had a lot to offer to their customers. Sachin Kala & Rajeev Jagga looked quite happy and declared it an awesome exhibition.

“We had running at our stall, Lishunyuan Machinery’s automatic rigid box line, Tiancen Machinery’s hot knife dry lamination machine along with Haoxing Machinery’s automatic window patching machine, an automatic folder-gluer, a paper straw making line along

with an envelope making machine,” informs Sachin. The hardworking duo, has now set their eyes on the southern Indian market too and we look forward to hear installations there as well.

Ample Graphics solutions are running successfully all across the country at customer locations. About 21 lamination machines and 16 automatic rigid box lines have been installed by the company.

Besides, there are many smaller machines installed and running successfully in the country. “We have achieved the success with bringing one of the top equipment suppliers from China and having over 250 installations across the northern and western states,” says Rajeev.

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Advanced Graphic Systems launches new Exact Autoscan from Xrite - showcases Sample Makers and SHCC and solutions from Tec 4 Check, TVT, Colorgate and CST. Vishnuu R Kamat, Sr. Vice President – Sales, Advanced Graphic Systems (AGS) terms the PrintPack as the sought after show with a lot of expectations for the exhibitors. The recent edition which concluded in first week of February has been a good show for AGS though expectations on visitors’ visit weren’t fully met this time.

“We were happy with the Footfall but the same could have been much better,” says Vishnuu. “Printpack normally does not allow us any breathing space during the show times but this time we surely had free time in between. Sunday was the only day where it was really crowded but otherwise it was all ok,” he adds.

He however has no qualms about the duration of 6 days. “I think based on the investment the exhibitors do 6 days is a reasonable good time and I think it’s perfect,” opines Vishnuu.

AGS closed quite a few deals for their products at the PrintPack 2019 showfloors.

They also launched the New Exact Autoscan from Xrite. “Exact Spectrodensitometer is a

known name in the industry as the Standard for measuring colour. The Same device has not been put on a track to do Auto scanning of the control strip on the Offset press. This gives the existing Exact users an opportunity to upgrade themselves to the Autotracking method of measuring colour and this combined with our Ink Presetting and Closed loop Control Software will be a formidable package for the customer,” explains Vishnuu.

AGS also showcased their Sample Makers; the successful machine has been installed at more than 80 customer locations so far. Also on display were the solutions for the Print Inspection (Proof reading) from Tec 4 Check Germany, text verification tool for document checking from TVT, Laser cutting systems, Proofing Solution from Colorgate Germany and the Flexo Plate making solution from CST Germany. Apart from these, there was AGS’s newest introduction for Water based Flexo printing machine for the corrugation industry i.e SHCC. AGS has attended about 7 PrintPack exhibitions and is quite satisfied with the 2019 participation. Vishnuu believes that

despite the ups and downs and the present downward phase, Print is there to live and grow.

UV Spot Printing and Gold Printing Machines impress Sanjay G Joshi at PrintPack Sanjay G Joshi, Pinmark was quite impressed by the new generation technology launch like the UV Spot Printing & Gold Printing Machines. He also liked the displayed HP Indigo 12,000 at the recent PrintPack that concluded at Greater Noida.

Other technologies that caught Sanjay’s interest were table top numbering and folding and flatbed die punching creasing machines for product development, prototype carton box & short run box and sticker cutting machines.

However, he termed the PrintPack exhibition this time as moderate as technology introduction was not as per their expectation.

“I found technology know how and transition upgrade info was not there and therefore the 6 days looked long for the kind of technology

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on display,” says Sanjay, who was attending his 6th PrintPack this time.

He also observed that the industry isn’t moving much towards revival as the current trend is moving more towards technology

oriented ways especially technologies that can reduce the need for man power. “Today, automation technology is moving faster than any other thing. It is the key focus of industry today,” he says.

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RJ Resolutions showcases Paper Bag Making solutions at PrintPack Showcases fully automatic roll-to-bag machine capable of making one lakh paper bags per day.

Bangalore Based R J Resolutions in association with Shanghai UPG Group had showcased a range of devices including the automatic Paper Bag Making Machine.

It also showcased the NEWPORT range of Paper Bag making machine which is of the Japanese origin and the only Sheet to Bag Making machine which is target towards the print community who is need to make a bag using 90 GSM paper for the Shopping Bag. With awareness on using paper instead of plastic carry bags, the printing industry finds a new opportunity in the shopping bags with large number of FMCG, MNC and Textile etc. retailers showing a liking to the paper shopping bags. Today printers are making shopping bags from offset printed paper.

RJ Resolutions also showcased the fully automatic roll-to-bag making machine capable of making around one lakh bags a day in both sheet-to-bag and roll-to-bag making.

“Overall with a very successful Printpack 2019 we in association with Shanghai UPG Group have closed five deals – for fully automatic paper bag making machine – with customers based in Bangalore, Mumbai,

Pune, Chennai and Kolkata with installation expected to start from this month,” says Raguram K V, Director R J Resolutions.

“We also have a fully automatic Roll-To-Bag making machine with automatic handle pasting project coming in Kolkata the first in the eastern India.”

He was pretty impressed by the visitors looking for new solutions. “Though 6 days was too long period for the exhibition, we saw eager visitors even on the last day of the show, which shows people were regularly visiting throughout the show’s entire duration,” says Raguram.

Commenting on PrintPack, he says, “It was an excellent exhibition and was a very professionally executed show in the modern times.”

Being a regular exhibitor at PrintPack since 1998, Raguram feels the show has greatly improved each successive show•

Printers Supply Company highlights Edale FL 5+ FDC at PrintPack 2019 Happy with the footfall into their stall, Printer Supply Company’s Amitabh Luthra termed his PrintPack 2019 experience as ‘fantastic’.

Having achieved their set targets for the show, the company highlighted its Edale FL 5 + FDC. “As PrintPack caters to primarily the Offset Packaging industry, we wanted to showcase the Edale FL 5 + FDC which is a single pass printing and converting line ideally suited for economically producing mono cartons,” says Amitabh.

printing industry are also evolving and cost economics is playing an increasing role in choice of technology, but print is surely in good health,” he assures.

Established in 1948 by Late Salig Ram

Luthra, Printers Supply Company, is a service oriented organization providing solutions in pre-press, flexographic printing, digital printing, post press and print consumables segments. They have participated in every PrintPack show that ever happened.

“The machine received strong interest in the mono carton industry with many visitors giving us the feedback that this was possibly the single most innovative product at PrintPack 2019,” he adds. Speaking about the industry in general, he says packaging is growing at a healthy pace over the past many years. “The other segments of the

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DGM expands Indian operations with new office Puneet Agarwal – MD, DGM speaks about company’s plans, new India office, local sales and service team and demo centre etc.

DGM has spelled a successful presence in Indian market and had been looking for setting up DGM India operation for quite some time. The India registration will be completed in March 2019. In initial phase DGM is opening India office with local sales and service team and Demo centre with live demo of Die cutter, Hotfoil Stamping, folder gluer and Flute Laminator.

Puneet Agarwal has been appointed MD of DGM in the subcontinent. DGM already had 30 machines installed pan India. “DGM was looking for a correct way of its representation in India as globally it is a well renowned brand,” says Puneet. “From India we will handle India, Bangladesh, Srilanka and Nepal. Idea is to keep all spares in local stock for immediate support,” he adds.

Since Puneet’s joining and the company’s direct representation, DGM has scored 15 orders. Out of these, 10 orders are from PrintPack India 2019.

Thanking IPAMA for organising such a wonderful show, Puneet says, “I would like to congratulate IPAMA for every exhibitor and visitors looks satisfied and I can personally say that now we are shaping towards international exhibitions.”

“We had a good launch and success with 10 orders booked in hand during the show!”

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he declares. DGM’s new operations being set up in Greater Noida will have sales and support team. “We will have live demo of all our products with local spares. In future we will sell in INR with local stock and soon will start assembly in India,” informs Puneet.

Printpack Technologies will be DGM’s exclusive service provider and provide service along with DGM direct service engineer. The demo centre will demonstrate Die-cutter, Hot Foil Stamping, Folder Gluer and Flute laminator. This will also help in customer job trial and operators training.

DGM offers compete folder gluer range from 650mm – 3200 mm size i.e. for Duplex, 3 ply and 5 ply cartons, Die-cutter and hot Foil stamping and Auto Flute laminator of speed ranging 80meters and 150 meters/min.

“Soon we will launch new range in Die-cutters too,” says Puneet.

DGM is in process of hiring new team with every person handling specific responsibility.

Revealing further about their future targets, Puneet says, “This year we expect to start Indian operation with live demo centre and next year we shall start local assembly. In the next five years, we would be adding more products to local manufacturing.”

Speaking about market challenges,

Puneet points towards challenging global compliances, “The biggest challenge I see in market is that now more and more global compliances are in-force to have uniform packaging by brand owners and for this our customers has to gear up with plant automation and adding capabilities to their product profile.”

Putting every esteemed customer on equal pedestal, Puneet mentions a selected few who have continuously showed confidence in DGM technology. “Every customer is key stake holders for us but the special ones are those who show confidence in us with repeat orders and recommendations to others. Few such customers include MK Print Pack, Orient Press, Sattik Packaging, York Print, Omega Print O Pack, Pragati Offset, Packmaax India and Miracle Print etc.,” says Puneet.

He plans to make DGM a one stop solutions provider in India. “We have already signed a partnership with Keshenglong China and SHINKO Japan who makes flexo printer slotter and flexo folder gluer both movable type and fixed structure type. They already have 10-12 machines running in India successfully sold in last 5-6 years. DGM India will not only sell and support the products range but we are also looking for right partners to be represented in India to provide one stop solution to Indian folding carton and corrugated packaging industry,” he concludes.

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PEIAC at PrintPack 2019 Printing And Printing Equipment Industries Association Of China (PEIAC) and its exhibitors experience a large flow of visitors at the show.

Tracy Zhang, representing Printing And Printing Equipment Industries Association Of China (PEIAC) was present at PrintPack 2019. Sharing her experience at the Greater Noida exhibition, she comments, “I feel that PrintPack has been expanding every edition, and the service has been improved a lot. I am very happy about that. Moreover, we have seen the booming printing and packaging market in India and their recognition of Chinese equipment and materials.”

PEIAC exhibitors and Tracy both experienced a large flow of visitors. “The number of countries covered by the visitors has increased, and many visitors from outside Asia and South Asia have also visited,” remarks Tracy.

Though personally preferring a 5-days show duration, she however saw a lot of opportunities thrown open at the exhibition suiting their interests. “We say Samsung closing its mobile phone factory in Tianjin, China at the end of 2018 and setting up a factory in India. Consequently, the demand for packaging boxes of mobile phones and

electronic products is increasing. Similarly, India pushing plastic products ban for environmental reasons will push industries associated with paper products processing equipment and materials,” says Tracy.

Commenting on the industry growth, she says, “India and the global printing and packaging market are basically the same, and the overall growth is still on the rise, but the traditional printing may be relatively

stable, the packaging and label industry is growing, and we are still very optimistic about the Indian market.”

PEIAC has been organizing Chinese enterprises to participate in PrintPack for 10 years since 2009. “We are very happy to cooperate with IPAMA. We are committed to organise more Chinese companies learn the Indian market. Thanks for the supports from IPAMA,” she concludes.

Provin announces JV with Technoroll for manufacturing rubber rollers in India Provin Technos aimed educate the PrintPack visiting people by displaying the breakthrough technologies. “It was a very good PrintPack participation for us and we were successful to a great extent in educating visitors to our stall on our breakthrough technologies,” says Uttara Kaushal Bhalla, Executive Director – Operations, Provin Technos.

Provin experienced very impressive footfall at their stall. “The show has always been one of the biggest shows in the industry in India.

If we look at the show’s length, we think 5 days are good for this exhibition. We had backed few orders in the North, South and West during the show and more are there in the pipe line. We started with the show with the JV announcement with a Japanese giant Technoroll for manufacturing rubber rollers in India,” continues Uttara.

Provin Technos showcased the following solutions: • RMGT 6 Colour plus coater press (Sheet-Fed) • Miyakoshi MLP 13 C 5 colour offset plus 2 colour flexo press with a die cutting station (Narrow web). Both the machines were running at the state of the art multi wave LED-UV lamps from UV energy.

• Displayed for the first time in India – smart glasses for remote maintenance request • JS Hanten, make pile turner • Engine industrial knives from Germany.

• Provin smartcare, a service app for all the

customers for live tracking of their calls.

“The print industry experienced a slow down but it has also picked up quickly and will grow in the near future. We are noticing people doing exceptional things with print and this will gradually take its pace,” concludes Uttara on this positive note.

This was Provin Technos’ third PrintPack participation.

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Dongguan Shengtu Printing Equipment Co. highlights Case Making Machine The response for Dongguan Shengtu Printing Equipment Co. at PrintPack was quite good, informs Jenny Zhong, Sales Manager of the company. “We have secured quite a few orders during the exhibition and got to know many new customers at the exhibition,”

says Jenny Zhong. “We came with a clear understanding of India market and focused on the idea of how to promote and develop India market,” she adds.

Jenny, however doesn’t look satisfied with the visitor footfall as she had expected more visitors to meet at their stall. “This time we did not get many visitors. Maybe next time we can invite more related and professional customers,” she says.

She even found 6 days a bit too long a period for the show. “For us, maximum 5 days are ok. Most of the customers plan to be at the show for 1 or 2 days maximum,” she opines.

Though Dongguan didn’t launch any new product this PrintPack, its popular model Case Making Machine attracted a lot of

visitor attention at the show. “We have got the total sales figures around 3 million RMB during the show,” informs Jenny.

Speaking about the printing industry she adds, “In China, most of the customers still focus on printing and pay less attention to the post-press. However, in India, packaging is developing very quickly. Another promising industry in the country is book printing and related industry.”

This was Dongguan’s first PrintPack participation. “Actually we planned to attend PrintPack’s earlier editions too but the show times didn’t match our Chinese new year holiday. We expect the organisers would consider next edition’s dates keeping in mind the Chinese industry’s suitability as well,” concludes Jenny.

PackPlus South and PrintFair all set for Bengaluru show PackPlus South and PrintFair to concurrently run from 10-13 April at Bengalore International Exhibition Centre.

PackPlus South, the total packagingprocessing-supply chain event is happening from 10-13 April 2019 at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru.

The concurrently running event will be the annually held PrintFair, which will present the commercial printing-package converting & digital sign segment of the industry.

With the huge support extended by Karnataka State Printers Association (KSPA), the PrintFair team recently organised a promotional campaign in Hubli, Belgaum, Mudhol, Jamkhandi, Vijaypur, Kalaburgi, Raichur and Bellary. The objective was to share information on PrintFair and PackPlus South with the medium and small scare enterprises of these areas and invite them to visit and explore latest trends from the industry. The Show will see a huge participation in terms of visitors from the whole of South India as well as other parts of the country.

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from top and middle management from various industries including Pharmaceutical & Chemical; Food & Beverage, Dairy & Meat; Engineering; Garments & Textiles; Personal Care Products and Logistics will visit the Show. Printers, Converters, Packaging Professionals and Packaging End Users as well as the providers of Materials, Equipment and Services will also visit in large numbers.

This year, the Show is co-located with Drink Technology India, the leading event for beverage, dairy and liquid food industry. The three day Drinktec Exhibition is scheduled to happen from 10-12 April in the same grounds of BIEC. Visitors from various sectors of the industry including Nonalcoholic drinks, Liquid food, milk and dairy products, Packaging materials, Food (bakery, dairy prod., fish, convenience, sweets and confectionary, frozen, consumer goods (non-food), food safety/quality service, e.g.), Alcoholic drinks, Pharmaceuticals, oils and fats, Industrial goods and services will attend Drink Technology India. The collocation of

PackPlus South and Drink Technology India will largely benefit the exhibitors and visitors who are attending the show with common interest.

More than 250 exhibitors will come under one roof to showcase various innovations from the industry. The exhibition directory is in process and the promotional activities are in full swing. Visitors pre-registrations are happening at full blast.

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Wonder Pac installs 1st JETSCI Colornovo Monotech Systems installs country’s first made in India JetSCI Colornovo Full Colour UV Inkjet Label Production Press at Wonder Pac India.

Monotech Systems installed its first made in India JETSCI Colornovo at Wonder Pack India. JETSCI Colornovo Full Colour UV Inkjet Label Production Press was commercially launched during recently held Labelexpo India in November 2018. It attracted massive visitor interest, received great appreciations and collected five bookings during the show.

Mr Trilok Mittal, Owner Wonder Pac India says, “We were looking for the digital label printing solution for almost 2 years to cater our short and medium job run demand. We selected JETSCI Colornovo after extensive trials for quality, reliability and productivity it offers. Being a UV Inkjet technology, we found it to be the most flexible and costeffective solutions available and most importantly backed by the trustworthy support of Monotech Systems.”

“With Colornovo, we are able to run almost every flexo label substrate/stock without any major challenges. We are now able to deliver our jobs in the shortest turnaround time with the help of specifically designed JETSCI colornovo for digital label production which includes digital printing, post flexo finishing and converting. This combination which we found missing in most of the digital label production systems available in the market.

Most of the jobs on this machine can be completed in one go/pass ready to dispatch.

We will gradually move our all short-run jobs on this machine and free up flexo machine for more long run jobs. We are hoping to serve customer expectation in the best possible time,” he added.

Established in the year 2000, Wonderpac is one of the prominent manufacturers and exporters of an exclusive range of Labels and Holograms. Offered range includes Prime Labels, Wine Labels, Personal Care

Labels and Filmic Labels. The products manufactured using advanced technology and superior raw materials are also exported all over the globe.

Mr Jimit Mittal, VP-Inkjet Products and Solutions, Monotech Systems says, “We would like to thank Mr Trilok Mittal for choosing our solution. We are very proud to announce the 1st installation of JETSCI Colornovo at Wonder Pac in January 2019.

Next machines will be installed in Mumbai, China and Italy soon. We have got a great response for Colornovo which is fully conceptualised and developed in India.

Digital is the future and UV Inkjet is the most preferred technology due to its flexibility, productivity and fastest ROI.”

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Xerox steps into 3D Printing space with Vader acquisition Announces in a brief statement during 2019 Investor Day; the acquisition to target the vastly expanding additive/digital manufacturing industry.

Xerox announced during its 2019 Investor Day that it has acquired metal additive manufacturing company Vader Systems. The acquisition will allow it to offer low-cost metal additive manufacturing with more metals to its customers.

“It’s a modest acquisition but it’s a really, really important one for us,” Steve Hoover, Chief Technology Officer, Technology Development and Commercialization, Xerox, said during the 2019 Investor Day. “The reality is today, a lot of the 3D printing that is done is for prototyping. When we look at this market, we’re going to come in with a differentiated set of technologies and solutions, and that’s the problem we’re focusing on.”

Founded in 2013, Vader Systems is a Getzville, New York-based machine tool manufacturer and developer of liquid metal additive manufacturing technology.

Its offerings include the Magnet-o-Jet Subsystem for hybrid manufacturing equipment integration, the Vader Polaris liquid metal AM system and the Ares Microsphere Production System for the production of spherical metal powders.

Vader Systems’ home page is now redirected to Xerox’s site. The acquisition is part of Xerox’s innovations strategy which aims to access a Total Addressable Market (TAM) of $8 billion for additive/digital manufacturing.

In 2016, Janos Veres, the leader of the PARC Novel and Printed Electronics Program at Xerox, had said that the company’s planned transformation would involve 3D printing and Industry 4.0 technologies. Then in 2017, PARC, was selected by US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, DARPA, to develop “a new computational paradigm” that goes beyond the limitations of existing 3D design platforms.

Following this, John Visentin CEO of Xerox announced on an investor call last year that the company is “developing a roadmap to participate in 3D printing.”

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During the Investor’s Day presentation, Xerox said that it intends to broaden the current offering of 3D printing,i.e., the prototyping market with the new acquisition.

Vader Systems’ patented Magnet-o-Jet 3D printing technology takes in metal wire feedstock that gets melted into a ceramic nozzle. This makes a small pool of about 2 grams. The metal is always molten in the nozzle and then electromagnetism is used to induce a current and a radial inward force

that produces a droplet. This is done on each droplet using an electrical pulse at a rate of 1000 times a second, which results in a high deposition rate. The technology is integrated into the company’s first system, the MK1 Experimental metal 3D printer, and its three newer systems, the Vader Polaris, the Magnet-o-Jet Subsystem, and the Ares Microsphere Production System. This unique Magnet-o-Jet technology expands the range of conductive metals used within metal additive manufacturing.

Konica Minolta India at CIO Klub Meet CIO Klub provides an interactive platform to senior-level IT & corporate professionals, to share best practices and knowledge about the latest technological advancements across verticals such as pharmaceuticals, IT, manufacturing, healthcare energy, BFSI and many more. Konica Minolta Business Solutions India participated in the CIO Klub Meet at Hyderabad.

Organised by CIO Klub Hyderabad Chapter and partnered by Konica Minolta Business Solutions India, at Taj Deccan on February 22, 2019, the knowledge-sharing session saw Mr. K Murali – General Manager – Sales Konica Minolta India, sharing his insights about security and its importance in the IT domain. He also spoke about the critical need for the IT community to ensure more

robust and secure digital printing and document management processes. The Konica Minolta team additionally interacted with CIOs from the region to discuss strategies and solutions aimed at addressing IT management challenges related to enterprise-wide print and printing operations.

Speaking about the event, Mr. Kuldeep Malhotra, Vice President – Sales, Konica Minolta Business Solutions India said, “In this digital-driven era, ensuring robust security has become a non-negotiable business requirement, particularly for organisations in the Indian IT domain. The objective of our participation in the recent CIO Klub Meet in Hyderabad was to highlight how unsecure document management and printing operations can increase the security

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Konica Minolta launches dedicated customer support App and Portal Accessible on-the-go, the newly-launched offering is aimed at streamlining customer support for Konica Minolta customers.

Underlining its commitment to offer superlative after-sales service, Konica Minolta Business Solutions launches a dedicated support portal for its customers. The launch is aimed at streamlining end-user support for Konica Minolta customers by enabling them to remain connected to the company’s panIndia service network of 1,000+ engineers – including 300+ Direct Customer Engineers and 700+ Partner Customer Engineers – round the clock.

Once logged in, customers can access all the Konica Minolta machines tagged to them and raise new service requests, manage existing requests, or view previous service information. Registered users can also download relevant device software, such as printer drivers, and self-service most of their queries through easily accessible FAQs. Furthermore, Konica Minolta has enabled a vertical access hierarchy to introduce greater accountability and more secure device management. Multiple users accessing the service portal from the same organisation can only view the machines that have been tagged to them. Customers can also raise a service performance request, allowing

risk for enterprises. By empowering senior IT leaders with an in-depth understanding of various security issues in conventional printing workflows, we aim to help them identify innovative solutions and strategies that can secure their mission-critical data and business processes.”

With increased interconnectivity across the enterprise network, cybercriminals and malicious entities have an unparalleled opportunity to compromise critical business data and processes through unsecure peripheral IT resources such as smart office printers and MFPs. IT organisations, in particular, have consistently been at a major cyber risk; according to the Quarterly Threat Report Q3 2018 released by Seqrite, the sector accounted for 40% of total malware

them to gain a better understanding of their machines performance and service requirements/timelines.

Speaking on the need for a dedicated customer service portal, Mr. Daisuke Mori, Managing Director – Konica Minolta Business Solutions India, said, “At Konica Minolta India, we are committed to becoming an INR 1,000 crore business by the year 2022. Providing superlative customer satisfaction 24X7, 365 days a year is essential to achieving this long-term objective.”

“Through this portal, we are delivering unmatched end-user support to all Konica Minolta customers and helping them realise the maximum productivity and value for their purchase. We are pleased with the traction that the KMCSP portal has received so far, and are confident that many more customers will register for this free-to-access offering in the coming weeks,” he added.

Registered users can access the portal online at www.cspkmbsin.microsoftcrmportals. com or download the KMCSP app from the Google Play store. A majority of Konica Minolta customers have already downloaded

detection in India across industries between July and September, 2018.

Konica Minolta Business Solutions has been leveraging its proven technological capabilities to deliver more robust and secure print and printing solutions to Indian organisations. Its office printing products have integrated security to prevent unauthorised access and usage, while its Document Management Solution also comes equipped with advanced features like security, accounting, and content/device management.

Through such end-to-end solutions, Konica Minolta ensures that critical business documents can only be shared with and accessed by authorised stakeholders – while enabling seamless management of print and printing operations across the board.

the app since its launch in December 2018, leaving excellent feedback on the Google Play store. With promotions also being conducted through the channel ecosystem, the company expects to maximize its registered user base on the free-to-access portal. Konica Minolta will also soon introduce an iOS version of the mobile app to enable seamless accessibility across all devices and platforms.

The launch of the KMCSP portal further highlights Konica Minolta’s ‘3R+V’ approach, which aims to deliver Reliability, Responsiveness, Relationship, and Value Addition. A majority of Konica Minolta machines come equipped with the Customer Service Remote Care (CSRC) feature, which allows its engineers to take remote access of installed machines for servicing and support.

Furthermore, the CSRC feature enables service teams to check logs, identify print errors, and measure the level of consumables such as toners to initiate proactive support. All Konica Minolta Production Printing machines come equipped with this innovative feature, as do over 80% of its Office Printing solutions.

Through such customer-oriented features and services, Konica Minolta has been fulfilling its brand promise of delivering an unparalleled, end-to-end ownership experience to its customers, while driving greater value and profitability for print and printing businesses across the country.

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Media Carnival 2019 The National Level Intercollegiate Print and Electronic Media Tech.

Fest gets organised at MIT, Manipal.

The 7th National Level Intercollegiate Print and Electronic Media Tech. Fest “Media Carnival 19� was jointly organized by Department of Media Technology, MIT, Manipal and Manipal Technologies Ltd., Manipal. The wisdom lamp was lit by the Chief Guests Mr. Kamal Chopra, MD Foil Prints and Gen. Sec. Offset Printer Association, Ludhiana, and Prof.

(Dr) Anjan Baral, Dept. of Printing Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, at Sir M V Seminar Hall, MIT, Manipal.

Chief Guest Mr. Girish Kini, COO, MTL, Manipal, how printing and packaging technology is conquering the world slowly and steadily; shared his knowledge to widen our views towards print industry.

Key Notes : > Mr.Kamal Chopra and Prof.(Dr) Anjan Baral lit the wisdom lamp. > HoD Dr. Amrutharaj H Krishnan welcomed the gathering. > Diploma and BE students from across the country participated in the technical competitions.

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In his inaugural address Mr. Chopra communicated the importance of printing technology in the history of mankind. He highlighted the transformation happening in packaging industry and the growth occurring. He also explained the scope for the students to enhance their skills to be successful in print and packaging industry. Dr.Baral overviewed the huge transformation which has taken place in the field of printing technology. He highlighted that print and the electronic media are complementing each other than competing with each other. He also appreciated the curriculum of Dept. of Media Technology, MIT which has addressed the future skill requirements of print and electronic media.

Mr.Shashi Ranjan, VP and SBU Head Commercial Division, MTL was the Guest of Honor. In his address he highlighted the need of students to update their skills to be prepared to deliver in fast changing markets. He also conveyed the need of mass customization of products and services taking place in the dynamic print and packaging markets all over the world. Col. C.M.S. Kalakoti in his presidential remarks, put light on the advancements happening in the field of 3D Printing and Printed Electronics and how it is going to change the life for better. He advised the students to embrace the challenges and opportunities offered in the markets with courage and open mind. HoD Dr. Amrutharaj H Krishnan welcomed the gathering and Convener Dr. Nagaraj Kamath, gave the prelude of Media Carnival 2019.

Ms. Bhagya RS faculty proposed the vote of thanks.

2nd year students, Ms. Shifana and Mr. Lazarus were the Masters of ceremony. The inaugural program was followed by a technical session from Mr. Balaji R, Senior QA Esko graphics, Bangalore. Diploma and BE students from across the country had participated in the technical competitions.

The valedictory program was held on 2nd Feb 2019.

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Prof. Dr. Amrutharaj H. Krishnan gave the report of Media Carnival 2019. Program Co-convener Mr. Devicharan R welcomed

Dr. Vinod V Thomas, Registrar (Evaluation), MAHE, explained the need of merging print with Electronic Media and shared his

the gathering. Mr. Girish Kini, COO, MTL, Manipal, was the Chief Guest. In his address, Mr. Kini spoke about the story of how the backend work of Syndicate Bank lead to today’s Manipal Technologies Ltd. He spoke about how printing and packaging technology is conquering the world slowly and steadily – how this industry plays a vital role in food and other industries. He shared his knowledge to widen our views towards print industry by telling how print plays a vital role in our day to day lives. Guest of Honor

experience of the best practices of MIT in academics. Lt. Col. Suresh Kumar B, Chief Warden, MIT, presided over the program and briefed the students about their role and responsibilities in our country.

Overall championship trophy in Engineering category was bagged by Pune Vidyarthi Gruha’s College of Engineering and Technology, Pune and Arsan Ganeshan Polytechnic College, Shivakasi won the Diploma category championship.

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Massivit 3D printed 1:1 full-scale concept car - signals the future of concept prototyping by driving exciting new possibilities.

First full-scale 3D printed concept car to ever be exhibited at Festival Automobile International (FAI), drives exciting new possibilities for concept prototyping.

Key Notes : > Disruptive and cost-saving new manufacturing method for concept prototyping. > Bring to market significant benefits across automotive, consumer goods and electronics etc. industries. > Facilitating 1:1 scale concept prototypes at unprecedented speed compared to traditional manufacturing technology.

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Massivit 3D Printing Technologies, provider of large format 3D printing solutions, has announced the advent of a disruptive and cost-saving new manufacturing method for concept prototyping exemplified by a full-scale 3D printed concept car unveiled this month at the FAI Exhibition in Paris.

Preparation and set-up time for digital 3D printing is extremely quick and simple and the manufacturing process is fully automated. Unlike CNC production –which requires frequent, manual repositioning –3D printing eradicates the need for manual operator interaction.

Massivit 3D large format digital printing solutions now bring to market significant benefits in concept prototyping across the automotive, consumer goods, consumer electronics and other industries by facilitating 1:1 scale concept prototypes that can

Featured at this month’s FAI Exhibition, the David Bowie tribute concept car was produced by large format 3D printing specialists, Marie 3D, in just two months and was designed by renowned car designer, Takumi Yamamoto. The car showcases to the

be produced at unprecedented speed compared to traditional manufacturing technology, as well as saving on manufacturing costs and enabling complete design confidentiality.

automobile industry what is possible when precise and curated technological evolution is combined with an unfettered imagination.

3D printing, otherwise known as additive manufacturing, eliminates the need for tooling and enables rapid and cost-effective fabrication of complex geometric designs. There is also no need for multiple set ups as a given part can be produced in one, single, continuous manufacturing process.

Amir Veresh, VP Business Development and Marketing at Massivit 3D,explained: “3D printing delivers significant savings in time and cost compared to traditional and labour-intensive production techniques such as full-size clay modelling and CNC routing. We’re thrilled to be partnering on this prestigious and creative project that

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enables us to expose the true added value of 3D printing for the concept design arena.”

Takumi Yamamoto, Designer and Founder of Takumi Yamamoto sarl, added:“The design would have been too complex and expensive to produce with traditional milling techniques.

Compared to the existing, imprecise methods for creating mock-ups with clay and physical modelers, 3D printing produces an exact sculpture and offers greater creativity, design freedom, and a more streamlined production flow. It was great to see visitors so enthusiastic about the project, including many journalists who expressed that it was one of the highlights of the show.”

“This project really reflects a technology evolution in car design,” stated Pierre Maheut, Strategy Director, Architecture & Design at Allegorithmic during the show. “I have been following the car for a while and I am really happy to finally see it in full scale. I hope to, one day, be able to see my projects in full scale thanks to 3D printing technology.

We have always used 3D to make smaller

scale objects but never imagined reaching this scale, so seeing the DB project live at the show is very promising and motivating for the future.”

Marie 3D’s Managing Director, Philippe

Marie, stated: “I am very proud to have worked on this project that demonstrated the capabilities 3D printing has to offer in terms of size, speed and reliability. We look forward to demonstrating this full-scale prototype across Europe and the rest of the world.”

Vinsak now represents SPG Prints in India Vinsak, the known brand in the Indian printing, packaging and label industry has recently been appointed as the exclusive agent for SPG Prints of Austria. Stovec (focusing on rotary screens for the label market) based out of Ahmedabad is a part of SPG Prints. The 70 year old company deals in Inks and Screens, printing equipments and smart solutions for every step in the engraving process – from state-of-the-art CAD software to high-tech laser engraving and exposing equipment and from low entry solutions up to complete high end, high output engraving centres.

Michael Tschol, Sales Manager Graphics, SPG Prints informs us that the company is basically a consumables driven one but has an equipment manufacturing arm too with its own Laser competence centre.

SPG is now a part of the Stork Group with a revenue of over 200 million Euros and operates 10 companies worldwide. “We have an experience of more than 30 years as far as laser technology and its use in direct engraving as well as exposing is concerned,” says Michael. The company started the CtP (Computer to Plate) laser exposing

technology about 6 years back for graphical application with a demand for plates for the dry offset industry.

“With the experience, wide reach and after sales & servicing capabilities of Vinsak, I am sure they make a good partner for us in the Indian market,” Michael declares.

“Repro houses in India today are well equipped with CtP plate making technologies from various vendors but very few are into direct laser engraving. We feel it would be the next level especially with more CI flexo presses expected to land up with printing providers as the market further matures,” he adds.

“The products that Vinsak will handle in India for SPG Prints include Varilex flexo CTP and the DLE direct laser engraving range,” informs Ranesh Bajaj, MD Vinsak.

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UV Days 2019 Food safety and premium finishing techniques at the 9th UV Days event.

The members of the PrintCity Alliance are looking forward to participating in the 9th annual “UV Days” event held by their newest member, IST Metz. Two seminars will explore how to meet strict food safety requirements while using premium finishing techniques.

Tradition meets Modernity This will be the theme of the 9th UV Days, an event which has grown to become the largest in-house trade fair for UV and LED technologies in the world. From 13 to 16 May 2019, IST Metz company grounds will once again be transformed into a hub of the UV printing industry for transferring know-how and exchanging experiences.

IST Metz joined the PrintCity Alliance last year and has now issued invitations to all members to support the UV Days 2019.

“Since its introduction in 2002 as more of a seminar with about 100 invited guests, the UV Days event has developed into the world’s largest in-house trade fair for optical systems. We are looking forward to welcoming over 40 exhibitors and some 1,000 international visitors to our company grounds in Nürtingen, Germany. For years now, the UV Days have no longer been just an in-house fair, but rather a guarantee of

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first-hand expertise, a diverse programme of events, leading industry contacts, award-winning print products and a wellcoordinated overall concept,” says Holger Kühn, Managing Director of Sales at IST Metz, explaining the significance of the event.

Seminars on premium finishing techniques and food safety The seminars will explore two very critical aspects of production processes involving UV technologies: What premium effects can be achieved with which technologies and what needs to be taken into account in terms of food safety. They will cover all aspects of developing packaging, from design and material selection, to finishing and production.

Samples will be provided for visitors to

experience the visual and haptic effects.

The two seminars will be presented once daily throughout the event.

The UV Days are being held from 13 - 16 May 2019 on IST Metz company grounds in Nürtingen, Germany. Attendance at the event and the seminars is free of charge.

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ALPS celebrates World Label Day The event attended by more than 150 delegates from across the Label fraternity.

Association of Label Printers and Suppliers celebrated ‘World Label Day’ on February 03, 2019 marked on January 13, the birth anniversary of ‘The Sticker Man’, R. Stanton Avery. The sponsor of the programme was Avery Dennison.

The programme was inaugurated by Mr. Gururaj Ballarwad, President Mr. Arunesh Bansal, HGS & Mr. Ashish Gupta, Treasurer –ALPS, Mr. Dayakar Reddy, President, Mr. Iqbal Singh, HGS –IPAMA, Mr. Raveendra Joshi, President-AIFMP, Mr. A.K Jain Chairman-Training and Mr. Prabhkar, V.PSouth-AIDC Technologies and by Mr Pankaj Bhardwaj, G.M & Sr. Director, Label & Graphics Materials Group-South Asia, Avery Dennison India.

The day was celebrated by releasing the World Label Day poster by Mr. Gururaj Ballarwad and Mr. Pankaj Bhardwaj. The poster release ceremony was grandly supported by Team ALPS, Avery Dennison, President AIFMP and AIDC. Everyone joined the ceremony and showered their support by holding the released poster in their hands.

Three technical sessions were organized during the programme.

Mr. Bhupinder Singh, Country Sales Manager, Avery Dennison delivered a lecture on ‘Innovation in Label Industry’ Mr. Parag Bagade, Head of Technical Marketing-South Asia Pacific & Sub Saharan

Africa, Avery Dennison delivered a lecture on ‘Sustainability Initiatives in Label Industry’ An expert session on ‘Brand Owner Perspective & Importance of Labeling’ was delivered by Packaging Technologist & Consultant Mr. Rahul Bhargava from Packaging Prescriptions.

Mr. Gururaj Ballarwad, President-ALPS started the programme by welcoming all the guests and delegates. He also extended a special thank you note to all the supporting associations-IPAMA, AIFMP, AIDC Technologies, ASPA for their strength and support towards the event.

Group-South Asia, Avery Dennison.

The Programme ended with a ‘Vote of Thanks’ delivered by Mr. Ashish Gupta, Hon. Treasurer- ALPS and with the distribution of the ‘World Label Day’ Calendars.

The celebration was attended by more than 150 delegates from across the Label fraternity.

The ‘World Label Day’ Celebrations will be organized every year on January 13th across the Globe.

The Key note address during the programme was delivered by Mr. Pankaj Bhardwaj, G.M & Sr. Director, Label & Graphics Materials

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Kodak’s new PROSPER Plus Imprinting Solutions meet Packaging industry demands Kodak enables Creative Freedom for brands and designers as well as printers and converters with KODAK Continuous Inkjet Technology.

Kodak announces the introduction of the new Kodak Prosper Plus Imprinting Solutions for the packaging industry. These solutions include four new imprinting components as well as food safe packaging inks and pre-coatings for folding cartons, food wraps, paper cups & plates, and ream wraps.

The new Prosper Plus models will expand the capabilities for printers to leverage continuous inkjet as a complimentary capability to the Kodak Prosper 6000S Simplex Press and the Uteco Sapphire Evo (Flexible Substrates) Web Fed Solution.

The Prosper Plus Imprinting Solution is the newest Kodak Stream Inkjet Technology component product line, developed based on Kodak Prosper S-Series Imprinting Systems, which is designed for packaging and product decoration applications. The four hardware products will include 2 narrow formats and 2 wider format models which will either print at speeds up to 260 mpm (850 fpm) or 600 mpm (2000 fpm) maximum. The narrow format design is a 105 mm (4.13”) single jetting module, perfect for imprinting barcodes, QR codes, promotional contest information or small format designs in either monochrome or four-colour output. The wider format design is 210 mm (8.26”) dual stitched products which is ideal for corrugated, folding carton and label packaging applications that require full page printing or dynamic layouts. These components are capable of being mounted in-line with offset, flexo, or gravure presses, from Uteco or other equipment providers, or could be implemented in finishing lines such as folding/gluing systems providing the flexibility for digital to be incorporated throughout various existing printing operations. Prosper Plus models feature new print modes with smaller drop size and higher resolution for faster drying and better quality.

Kodak’s water-based inks are customer friendly and have passed US and European certifications for food safety, direct skin contact, and food service products. First demonstrated at drupa 2016 alongside our

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expanded Gamut ink set, Kodak’s Digital Varnish for packaging applications offers a unique combination of gloss and durability enhancement on folding cartons and related applications. This odorless, water-based Digital Varnish is formulated for indirect food contact compliance and is free of VOCs, mineral oils, and any unreacted UV-curable components.

The Creative Freedom campaign is designed to educate and promote the use of digital printing in packaging applications. Printers and converters need flexibility and efficient production for shorter runs with economic and in-line and nearline technology implementation. Brands and creative agencies need “Greener products”, creative flexibility, and the ability to quickly drive ideas to market with design freedom. Kodak’s portfolio provides a combination of strong economics and design flexibility using the widest variety of substrates, without creative compromise.

Additionally, Kodak has been working in close collaboration with industry leaders including Michelman to test compatibility of Kodak’s inks and technologies with various substrates such as PET, Nylon and polypropylene. The company has worked to pre-qualify existing flexible packaging solutions from key leading suppliers to assure the compatibility with commercially available adhesives, substrates, primer, Kodak’s inkjet inks, and flexo overvarnish and overprint. The combination of all these technologies will be delivered by the Uteco Sapphire EVO press using Kodak Stream Inkjet Technology, which will deliver solutions both for surface printing and reverse printing with lamination. The Sapphire EVO will provide brands and converters the ability to produce short, medium or long run digital flexible packaging.

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Aldo Peretti, CEO of the Uteco Group, confirmed the continued success of the Sapphire Evo Press with the first unit sold to Nuova Erreplast and the second unit going to Kinyosha in Japan. “The adoption of this hybrid digital web press is showcasing the value of digital printing with water-based inks on flexible substrates for a wide variety of applications including food packaging and personal care items such as diapers.

The combined knowledge of Uteco and Kodak has unleashed the possibilities and customers have taken notice.”

Adding to Kodak branded solutions for

packaging, Uteco and Kodak continue to create hybrid digital solutions utilizing environmentally friendly water-based inks on flexible substrates without compromising on productivity or economics. Based on the successful reactions of customers and the industry to the Sapphire Evo Unit, Uteco Group has agreed to expand development efforts with Kodak being among the first to integrate Kodak Ultrastream Inkjet Technology to drive new solutions in the future.

packaging market demands innovative, sustainable, productive solutions. Kodak’s water-based inks provide the lowest cost, the highest versatility and the most environmentally friendly option for production inkjet printing. Brands and creative agencies are now able to make printed packaging a physical touchpoint to digitally connect with consumers, unleashing creative flexibility with color palettes and substrates along with operational efficiency to get to the market faster.”

Randy Vandagriff, President, Enterprise Inkjet Systems Division, Kodak, comments: “The

The new Prosper Plus Components will be available beginning in April 2019.

Numex adds another CDI Spark 4260 - increases quality & production capacity by adding CDI SPARK 4260 along with Kongsberg Flexo plate cutting solution.

Esko customer Numex, a flexo prepress business based in Mumbai, India, has further differentiated itself by adding another CDI Spark 4260 to its flexo imaging portfolio in conjunction with Kongsberg cutting table as a flexo plate cutting solution driven by Digital Flexo Suite.

The company specializes in the production of plates for printing of flexible packaging and labels for the food and beverage industries as well as other sectors. Since its founding more than 25 years ago, Numex has always been committed to providing its customers with the highest quality plates.

“Esko has been a key Numex partner since decades,” says Nitin Patil, Business owner of Numex.

as well as the entire state of the art prepress software solution from Esko (including PackEdge, Plato, DeskPack, Studio, Automation Engine and Imaging Engine).

This end-to-end, highly automated workflow has allowed us to provide exceptional customer service and differentiate ourselves in the marketplace with high and reliable quality. Now, with our new CDI SPARK 4260 with Kongsberg X22 plate cutting solution along with Digital flexo suite, we are taking quality and customer service to yet a higher level.”

“In addition to the automation,” Nitin Patil added “and increased capacity achieved with the new Flat Top plate by nature in LAMS digital plate, CDI Spark 4260 flexo plate production system highly reduces the complexity in the plate room. The Esko CDI SPARK 4260, on top of producing the perfect plate for all flexo print applications, it also

gives the option of securely holding flexo plates of different thickness with the help of pneumatic easy clamp system on the drum.”

“Our long-time business relationship with Numex has been valuable to both parties,” commented Arnab Maiti, Country Manager, South Asia of Esko. “We are delighted they again trusted Esko to implement the CDI SPARK 4260 with Kongsberg X22 plate cutting flexo plate production solution, making their company a showcase of the benefits of an end-to-end Esko workflow.

“We already have two CDI large size imagers, 5080 Cantilever and 4260 Spark respectively,

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Linx CSL30 takes start-up out of small beer Edinburgh Beer Factory uses Linx CSL30 to code on automatic bottling line, which processes around 2,000 330ml bottles/hr.

The CSL30 laser coder from Linx Printing Technologies is providing a craft beer startup with an enhanced coding and marking solution to support its growth. Edinburgh Beer Factory is benefitting from improved codes, reliability, and ease of use from the Linx CSL30, which also has the potential to handle more production and new bottle sizes as the business continues to expand and enter export markets.

Edinburgh Beer Factory currently uses the Linx CSL30 to code ‘Best before’ dates and batch codes on its automatic bottling line, which processes around 2,000 330ml bottles per hour.

The company has been particularly pleased with the quality of the codes, which are highly legible and always appear in the same position on the bottles. This is vital as Edinburgh Beer Factory, which takes inspiration from Edinburgh-born Pop Art-founder Eduardo Paolozzi, demands high aesthetic standards for its bottles and therefore requires impeccable codes that do not detract from their visual appeal.

Since it is a laser coder, the CSL30 uses no ink and as a result there is no drying time involved or risk of smudging – problems the company found with its previous coding solution.

“For various reasons, our original coder for batch and date codes wasn’t quite right for us,” explains Martin Borland, Head Brewer at Edinburgh Beer Factory. “We started looking into alternatives and laser technology fitted the bill, with Linx offering the most competitive price as well as a turnkey solution.

“The price quoted was what we paid – there were no hidden extras – and in the first few months we’ve had no problems at all as well as regular support from Linx’s salesman.”

Also important has been the Linx CSL30’s large, colour LinxVision Touch Screen, which makes operation extremely intuitive, leading to fewer mistakes, and ensures adjustments

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can be easily carried out in a matter of minutes.

“We can turn it on, type in the details, press start and forget about it all day,” concludes Martin. “When you process 2,000 bottles per hour, you need to be confident that your BBEs and batches are being printed, and the Linx coder gives us this. Everything we wanted – cleaner codes, more reliability, the potential to grow – we now have. It’s even more cost-effective than our previous coder.

“Most importantly, we’re now confident about the future because we know the machine can go faster if we need it to, and from running successful trials, we know it works well on larger bottle sizes too.”

Established in 2015, Edinburgh Beer Factory is a family-run, independent brewery and has already grown to more than 20 employees in its three years of business. Taking inspiration from the Pop Art philosophy of using unsung objects to create art, it takes overlooked beer styles and presents them at their beautiful best.

Linx Printing Technologies is a global supplier

of continuous ink jet (CIJ) printers, case coders, laser coders, thermal transfer printers and thermal inkjet printers. Its printers and coders are used across many different industries where product identification codes, batch numbers, dates and barcodes are required. Linx products code and mark millions of items every day, ranging from bottles, packages and cans of consumer goods to pharmaceutical products, cabling, electrical components and car parts.

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Itek Packz boosts label production with second Edale Bengaluru based Itek Packz opts for FL3 modular flexo press.

Itek Packz has a successful experience with their Edale FL5 which is a single-pass flexographic press. The Bengaluru-based leading label producer has opts another Edale, this time an FL3 modular flexo press, with an aim to boost its production in the label printing space.

The FL3 and FL5 come with the same printhead geometry and FL3 prints on the substrate ranging from 12-450 microns.

The FL3 label presses consist of an AiiR (autonomous inking, impression and register) system. It offers auto-set back slitting and sheer slitting. It also comprises job data storage, Industry 4.0 and workflow integration.

The installed 9-colour Edale FL3 flexo press will be used for the production of high quality labels. Amitabh Luthra, MD, Printer Supplies, commented: “The FL3 boasts an array of options including Edale’s EZ Die, which is a quick change full rotary die-cutting system that allows the user to change a tool in less than 60 seconds.”

registration of the die to print register mark in the web direction, a motorized cross register with pre-setting based on a job sheet and also automatic waste pick up of the matrix without operator input following a die change.

The FL3 was sold through Edale’s partner, Printer Supply, which has successfully represented Edale for 10 years.

Features of the EZ Die also include pre-

TSC launches Print Engine PEX-1000 series in India TSC Auto ID Technology (TSC), a global provider of quality Auto-ID solutions for transportation and logistics, has announced the launch of its innovative Print Engine PEX-1000 series. The latest series offers the left-hand model (PEX-1100 series) and the right-hand model (PEX-1200 series), to meet comprehensive print requirements.

PEX-1000 series print engine incorporates a robust die casting structure for years of reliability and is designed for integration with various label applicators. It features three different levels of models covering 203, 300 and 600 dpi resolutions. All models feature an intuitive colour LCD panel and front-side USB host that provides an efficient way for a quick set up and one-step update.

and the powerful peel-off capability fits various label width, particularly for a small label.

The series can print high-quality labels at fastest speeds up to 18 inches per second.

With the high precision label positioning, it can print the smallest 5 mm height label. It offers multiple connectivity and supports 3.5” user-friendly intuitive colour display. With rearside drawer design, users can access quickly for maintenance.

Complying with industry standard, PEX-1000 Series is designed to simplify integration that can easily install in customers’ current print and apply environment, and also supports various print language emulation.

TSC has over 25 years of experience dedicated to barcode and label printers, with more than 4 million installed in over 90 countries. That puts the company, headquartered in Taiwan and producing in two own factories, into the top 5 manufacturers of thermal label printers in the world.

Leveraging the user experience and complex applications across industries, the PEX-1000 series features ease of use, high performance, ease of maintenance and extensive compatibility. It is ideal for manufacturing and logistics applications where high speed and mission-critical demand label printing is required.

Rugged design with die-casting structure of PEX-1000 series ensures a stable media path for outstanding print quality and accuracy

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Toyo Printing Inks: Reaching for the African sky Toyo Printing Inks to boost exports with Ethiopia PPPEXPO 2019 participation.

Toyo Printing Inks Inc., member of the Toyo Ink Group, will take part in Ethiopia PPPEXPO 2019 between March 21-23, 2019. The company will be participating for the first time in the exhibition, which hails as the largest rendezvous of the plastic, printing and packaging sectors in East Africa. The exhibition is regarded as a platform where industry leaders gather and display their products and solutions on a large scale, from raw materials to printing technologies.

Toyo Printing Inks intends to promote its comprehensive portfolio of solutions for the printing and packaging sector. Liquid inks, offset inks, laminating adhesives and metal packaging systems are some of the product groups that will be promoted at the expo.

In addition, a team of Export and Technical experts will be on hand to welcome visitors to the Toyo Printing Inks booth #B159 in Hall 3.

Aiming to grow and boost its exports to the African market, Toyo Printing Inks is

looking to Ethiopia PPPEXPO to build on existing affiliations and to open skies for new opportunities of cooperation. Held in nation’s

capital of Addis Ababa, the exhibition is expected to be visited by industry professionals from all over Africa.

Uteco Group and Kodak extend partnership - focus on unique packaging solutions utilizing Kodak Ultrastream Inkjet Technology.

Uteco Converting S.p.A. has signed an agreement with Kodak to purchase Kodak’s latest inkjet printing systems featuring Ultrastream Technology. Kodak Ultrastream Technology first debuted as a conceptual demonstration at drupa 2016 with development plans for availability to OEM partners in 2019.

Kodak’s proprietary Ultrastream Continuous Inkjet Technology delivers 600x1800dpi with production speeds of up to 150mpm uniquely utilizing environmentally-friendly and economic water-based inks on both plastics and paper.

Uteco first introduced Sapphire Evo Solutions in June 2018 which has captured the interest of the industry for both performance and sustainability and continues to be an important part of their digital portfolio.

Uteco will be among the first equipment manufacturers to utilize Kodak Ultrastream Technology to expand their high productivity

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digital press portfolio for flexible packaging in 2020.

Aldo Peretti, CEO of the Uteco Group, comments: “Our customers are looking for sustainably advantaged hybrid digital production solutions to enable short run versioning with compelling economics.

Utilizing the combination of traditional flexo and gravure, along with digital inkjet technologies, these solutions optimize film handling, priming, post-coating and drying to deliver the performance requirements for the packaging market. Kodak’s proprietary continuous inkjet system continues to be technology of choice which delivers great quality, productivity and running cost for these industry-leading packaging solutions.”

Randy Vandagriff, President Enterprise Inkjet Systems Division, Kodak, adds: “We are pleased that Uteco continues to partner with Kodak as we develop solutions for the packaging market. The unique benefits

offered by the Sapphire Evo Solution will showcase how Kodak Stream Inkjet Technology is addressing the use of digital printing for flexible packaging solutions. As we look ahead to drupa 2020 and beyond, we are excited that Uteco will be including Ultrastream Technology based solutions in its product portfolio to deliver even more flexible packaging options for both converters and brands. Uteco’s proactive approach to driving change in the package printing market reflects the requirement for unique solutions around the world.”

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Xeikon shows ‘Power of Dry Toner’ at HID 2019 New technology developments will enhance dry toner productivity and quality.

Xeikon launched The Power of Dry Toner campaign at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2019, Messe Lucerne, February 25 to 28. “Our Power of Dry Toner campaign combines all facets of our operation to reinforce the positioning of our dry toner technology,” explains Dimitri Van Gaever, Market Segment Manager at Xeikon. “Our customers are looking for high quality solutions that are very productive on all types and weights of stocks. We also see them increasing volumes, and inkjet isn’t able to produce these applications at the required quality levels.”

Xeikon is working on new toner, fusing, conditioning assembly and image quality technology developments. They deliver greater productivity, even higher quality and a wider application range on Xeikon’s duplex dry toner platforms for graphic arts and commercial print.

Van Gaever continues: “We are excited to share details of these with HID2019 visitors and how, together, they ensure a compelling total cost of ownership.” Xeikon states dry toner is the most sustainable digital print technology. It is complementary to high speed inkjet while offering the highest availability in the market place.

“It is the technology of choice for a set of high value, highly profitable applications

where Xeikon technology excels and this helps ‘mid-range’ customers to become or remain successful,” expands Van Gaever.

“It is also a clear alternative for high risk investments that force companies into a relentless race to find ever increasing volumes and produce these at breakneck speeds, driving down prices and margins of ‘more of the same’ commoditized print products.”

Xeikon, a division of Flint Group, designs, develops and delivers web-fed digital colour presses for label and packaging applications, document printing, and

commercial printing. These presses utilise different imaging technologies, open workflow software and application-specific consumables. As an OEM supplier, Xeikon also designs and produces plate makers for newspaper printing applications. In addition, Xeikon manufactures basysPrint computerto-conventional plate (CtCP) solutions for the commercial offset printing market. For the flexographic market, Xeikon offers digital platemaking systems under the ThermoFlexX brand name. ThermoFlexX systems provide high-resolution plate exposure combined with unique plate handling, flexibility and unmatched productivity.

ALPS and Print Innovation Asia tie up Tie up for 17th Packaging Conference – Shift 19 & Asian Packaging Excellence Award.

Association of Label Printers & Suppliers has tied up with Print Innovation Asia for 17th Packaging Conference – SHIFT 19 & Asian Packaging Excellence Award to be held on May 08-09, 2019 at Hotel Pullman (Near Indira Gandhi International Airport, Aerocity, Gurugram), India.

The event is also supported by leading Packaging suppliers and associations as well. Over 25 international presenters will be speaking during the conference and will address all the relevant issues related to Packaging Production. This

year’s conference theme is “Investing for Sustainability & Financial Returns”. The two day conference will host more than 200 International Supplier and converter members from around the globe.

Held in conjunction with the Annual Asian Packaging Excellence Awards this will be a special conference event addressing the latest topics concerning the industry. The event is happening for the first time in India.

The 17th annual Asian Packaging Excellence Awards recognises outstanding achievement

and contributions within the Asian packaging industry. The awards have various categories with Gold, Silver and Bronze awards. The entry is free and the deadline for entry is March 20, 2019. The winning entries will get awarded at the 2019 Gala Awards Dinner in May in New Delhi, India.

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Xaar celebrates Xaar 5601 technology Xaar celebrates ground-breaking technology of its Xaar 5601 Printhead.

Xaar celebrated the ground-breaking technologies of its high performance Xaar 5601 printhead in a special event for over 300 of its UK staff. The Xaar 5601, based on the Xaar’s silicon MEMS thin film platform, is the culmination of over eight years of Research & Development. The technology platform represents a major step forward in digital inkjet printing and has created a foundation for Xaar’s thin film printheads of the future.

“Understanding customer and market requirements was key to the development of the Xaar 5601,” comments Ramon Borrell, Chief Technology Officer at Xaar plc. “We wanted to create a new platform with capabilities that we didn’t have at the time. Specifically, we wanted to develop an aqueous printhead, with higher resolution, higher printing speed and higher print quality.

“This meant we needed to start our development with a blank piece of paper; designing every part from the ground up and not being limited by the previous technologies.”

With over 5600 active nozzles, the Xaar 5601 printhead is the first printhead from this new platform, providing an exceptionally highquality print resolution which is capable of jetting up to nine litres of fluid per hour at a frequency in excess of 100 kHz. In addition, the Xaar 5601 printhead incorporates Xaar’s TF Technology to maximise production uptime, print quality and printhead lifetime, while its unique Z profile makes fitting multiple printheads closely together possible,

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ensuring an exceptionally compact print zone and reduced cost of ownership.

“Critical to success was the time and effort we put into visiting customers throughout the development programme to ensure we captured and delivered solutions to the key OEM and end user pain points, “ says Jason Remnant, Product Line Manager at Xaar.

Feedback since the release of the Xaar 5601 has been overwhelmingly positive.

Customers have been impressed by the performance of the Xaar 5601 in terms of the outstanding print quality, its unparalleled usability and the print speeds that it can achieve – up to two metres per second.

“The Xaar 5601 is the culmination of all

the R&D teams’ hard work on the new technology platform” continues Jason.

“We’ve invested in a platform that will produce not just one printhead, but a family of printheads and we wanted to recognise the hard work that has gone into the programme.”

Commenting on the day, Doug Edwards, CEO of Xaar, said “We are immensely proud of what has been achieved in terms of delivering a completely new technology platform, which we expect to deliver a step-change in inkjet printing. Today was about recognising this and reinforcing how each person had a role to play. It is a fantastic achievement by everyone at Xaar and demonstrates our leadership in inkjet technology.”

Doug Edwards cutting the Xaar 5601 celebration cake and Xaar UK employees.

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Monotech Systems at Media Expo - introduces 3D Printing for Signage and retail promotions at the Mumbai show.

Manufacturer and high value equipment provider for printing and packaging industry, Monotech Systems displayed BigRep Studio, Large Format 3D Printer at Media Expo for Large Format 3D printing in signage and retail promotions.

Just a few years ago 3D printing was an alien activity in the signage industry. But this technology nowadays has been gaining a new ground in the sector as sign makers want to avoid bidding wars and earn more with innovations. This is the next generation technology that has brought transformation in marketing and advertising as it offers the facility to create large size objects for retail display, channel letters, events and architectural designs. Large-format 3D printing opens a new prospect for big brands to up their game and ensure that their promotional signage campaigns could be more creative and effective.

3D printing technically enables sign makers create fantasy creatures that their customers ever dream up. With complete design freedom, this technology creates whole new level of customization for retail POPs, vehicle promotions and even cost-effective short runs. 3D printing offers the advantages like creative and effective signage solutions, creation of unusual curves and shapes, flexibility and freedom to produce channel letters, reduced production error and it also offers more staying and stopping offer.

BigRep STUDIO is perfectly engineered for sign makers to create stunning unconventional signage solutions. This workhorse large-format 3D printer brings a new dimension to 3D signage printing.

Capable to print volume of 500 mm x 1000 mm x 500 mm, BigRep STUDIO is an industrial-grade 3D printer that has enabled continuous printing of large objects. Dual extruder equipped with two 0.6 mm hot ends of the printer is specially designed for speed and precision. And its direct-drive all-metal hot end allows for printing of a larger variety of high-performance filaments.

BigRep STUDIO is an ideal printer for premium large-scale 3D print projects. It can deliver high-quality print results around the clock. The size of printer is ideal for fitting any all working and production environment.

BigRep STUDIO has bagged the 2018 German Innovation Award, which was conferred on this German-engineered largeformat 3D printer in recognition of its ability to bring innovative designs to life. BigRep 3D printers are exclusively marketed and distributed in India by Monotech Systems Limited.

events, advertising objects and many more.

BigRep was founded in 2014 and is into 3D printing and manufacturing business. With its 1m3 volume, the BigRep ONE opens the gateway to a new dimension of 3D printing and 3D manufacturing, while the BigRep Studio allows fast and precise large-scale 3D printing.

From furniture to vehicles to robotics, the BigRep range is wide and versatile and can extend to human scale robot parts, sculptural artworks in all their full-dimensional glory; designs of tomorrow printed using one of their 3D printers.

Applications which can be developed from 3D printing are soft signage, illuminated channel letter brandings, architecture and ornaments, interior dĂŠcor, custom sculptures of mannequins, point of purchase displays, exhibition displays, teasers for exhibition and

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Merging flexible printing capabilities into rigid printing: HP introduces first hybrid latex technology HP launches the “new water based” Latex R Series technology for commercial printing in India at Media Expo.

HP Inc. at Media Expo launched the HP Latex R Series, the first hybrid latex technology that merges HP’s flexible printing capabilities into rigid printing. The HP Latex R Series also pioneers white ink capabilities with the introduction of HP Latex White Ink. The HP Latex R series brings high speed and quality to a wide range of rigid materials, such as foam boards, foam PVC, cardboard, fluted polypropylene, solid plastics, aluminium, wood and glass among others.

Unlike UV printing technology, which creates a thick layer of ink that completely covers the material, HP’s water-based Latex Inks preserve the look and feel while delivering odourless prints that are both safe for the environment and the customer. The waterbased ink introduced also opens up a new line of creative ideas and design and gives the opportunity of mixing vibrant colours without damaging the look and feel of the material.

The innovations introduced by HP in the Latex R series help in delivering a glossier and smoother image apart from decreasing the turnout time. The variety of creative options tagged with these innovations will help the customers in delivering over the edge results to the consumers.

“With the new HP Latex Rigid Technology, our customers can expand their offering into new, high-value applications while also opening fresh creative ideas and concepts for sign and display that provide their users greater value. Also, White ink has been a consistent problem for the industry. Traditionally it uses

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bigger and heavier pigment particles that frequently clog printheads, or the opaque mixture becomes separated and settles to the bottom of the ink reservoir. Until now, physically shaking the reservoirs often has been the necessary solution, through HP’s investment in innovation around chemistry and engineering, the white ink solution with the HP Latex R Series is an industry breakthrough,” said Mr. Vitesh Sharma, Country Manager, Large Format Production Business, HP Inc.

Key innovations at display: New Latex R Series Ink – The new ink opens a new line of creative ideas and design for the consumers. The Ink has the highest gamut and gives the opportunity of mixing vibrant colours without damaging the look and feel of the material.

R Series Print Head Innovation – The head innovation feature introduced by HP helps in ensuring a colour consistency in prints with a step to step guide process. It also ensures colour repeatability along with printhead life and printhead (CLC).

First White Latex R Series Ink –The Latex R Series with its new White Latex R Series Ink has the widened capacity of giving truly which and glossy prints which stay white for a longer period. HP has efficiently addressed the problem of white prints which go yellowish over time.

The technology has the capability to bring creativity into businesses such as retail, outdoor signage, window graphics,

events and exhibitions, decoration and car wrapping. The flexible and durable ink gives odourless eco-friendly prints which is the most preferred option by most consumers.

Addressing one of the biggest roadblocks in the printing industry, Latex R Series retains the smoothness of the prints, keeping the signage closer to its original weight by ensuring the recirculation of the white to avoid settling.

Now available in India, the HP Latex R Series is specially designed to give the customers a rich experience along with increased revenues.

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Print Green Print for a Better Tomorrow ‘Green’ Digital Printing to be Focus of ColorJet at APPPEXPO 2019.

Following the global strides in greener inks and energy efficient printing, ColorJet Group, Indian manufacturer of wide format digital printers, is exhibiting at APPPEXPO 2019 in Shanghai under the concept of ‘Print Green Print for a Better Tomorrow’.

photographic image quality.

ColorJet is displaying live demonstrations of three digital printers under the concept, with the SoftJet Grand incorporating eight colours, being the finest soft signage solution. The company will be exhibiting in Hall No. 3A, Stall No. 418 at APPPEXPO 2019.

The eight colour variant in the SoftJet Grand automatically makes it the ideal choice for print service providers, who would like to offer high-impact applications and deliver beyond the colour expectations of their customers.

The SoftJet Grand is a game-changing product, which offers the widest colour gamut in its segment. This evolutionary technology in addition to CMYK also features Grey, Light Magenta, Orange and Blue ink to deliver rich and saturated colours, while delivering exceptional print quality, while also optimising productivity and performance.

The SoftJet Grand also helps ColorJet lead the way to a greener environment by using environment-friendly aqueous based inks and is also optimised to replace PVC based media completely by easily printing on polyester-based fabrics, which can also be recycled.

The additional colours extend the range of achievable colours across the colour spectrum, and produce exceptional skin tones and smooth gradients for stunning

The printer is equipped with ColorJet Edition RIP Software to boost productivity and colour management, while running at speeds of up to 167 sq. metres per hour.

Apart from the SoftJet Grand, ColorJet is also showcasing the POLO HQ, a 3.2 metre ecosolvent six colour printer. One of the POLO HQ variant is also compatible with ROHS complaint ink, which is highly eco-friendly

and is based on ColorJet’s ‘GREENTECH’ mechanism. Also on show is the two-in-one VERVE Hybrid, which is a UV Flatbed, as well as a Roll-to-Roll printer.

Since 2004, ColorJet has single-mindedly pursued excellence in digital printing and as per the latest IDC report; ColorJet digital printers command the number-1 position in India. ColorJet digital printers have been installed in several countries, while recently adding Spain, Portugal, Greece and Thailand, thereby expanding its global footprint.

ColorJet India markets its products in 14 countries worldwide. Being one of the largest manufacturers of digital inkjet printers in India, the company with two manufacturing facilities has sales offices spread across seven countries, which include India, China, Bangladesh, UAE and Sri Lanka. ColorJet has installed over 4,000 products across 315 cities around the world.

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QIPC-EAE appoints Pande Graphic Equipments new agent in China the technical consultation, part sales, equipment installation and maintenance and service on behalf of many companies (Gämmerler, Mosca, Planatol Sytems and Affeldt Maschinenbau) in China. Thus, Pande Graphic Equipments already has many established post-press equipment manufacturers in their portfolio. The high quality optical measurement and control systems of QIPC and the control, automation and software solutions of EAE, make a valuable addition.

Dr. Oujia Pan, General Manager of Pande Graphic Equipments

As from February this year QIPC-EAE is to be represented in China by Pande Graphic Equipments.

Pande Graphic Equipments, established in 1999 and located in Zhongguancun Science and Technology Park, Haidian District, Beijing, is mainly responsible for

Pande Graphic Equipment not only has system management, but also employs qualified, professional staff and applies strict quality requirements for their products. Since their foundation 20 years ago, the number of customer in China has reached over 80. Also a repair centre and spare parts warehouse have been established.

Dr. Oujia Pan, General Manager of Pande Graphic Equipments: “Affected by the slowdown in economic growth, the increase

in production costs of enterprises and the acceleration of the digitisation and networking process, China’s printing industry is facing a series of unfavourable factors.

Therefore there is an urgent need to seek new paths in order to realise transformation and a breakthrough in this process.” He continues: “Through our cooperation with QIPC-EAE, we can ensure the continuous maintenance and update of QIPC-EAE’s existing equipment.”

Erwin van Rossem comments, “After the reorganisation of our China operations, I’m delighted that Pande Graphic Equipments decided to partner up with our organisation.

This way we can remain and improve our customer satisfaction level looking at service, support and sales.”

Events Calendar PRINT CHINA 2019

PackPlus 2019

CartonTech 2019

Date: 09 APR -19 to 13 APR -19 Venue: Guangdong Modern International Exhibition center Dongguan, China

Date: 28 AUG -19 to 31 AUG - 19 Venue: Pragati Maidan New Delhi

Date: 28 AUG -19 to 31 AUG - 19 Venue: Pragati Maidan New Delhi

SupplyPlus 2019

drupa 2020

PackPlus South 2019 Date: 10 APR -19 to 13 APR -19 Venue: BIEC, Bengaluru

Date: 28 AUG -19 to 31 AUG - 19 Venue: Pragati Maidan New Delhi

PackSol 2019 PrintFair 2019 Date: 10 APR -19 to 13 APR -19 Venue: BIEC, Bengaluru

Date: 28 AUG -19 to 31 AUG - 19 Venue: Pragati Maidan New Delhi

Converting Show 2019 Sakurai Factory New Technology Introduction Show Date: 16 APR -19 to 19 APR -19 Venue: Gifu Factory, Japan

Date: 28 AUG -19 to 31 AUG - 19 Venue: Pragati Maidan New Delhi

Date: 16 JUN -20 to 26 JUN-20 Venue: Dusseldorf Germany

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The 4th International Printing Technology Exhibition of China (Guangdong) April 9-13, 2019 Guangdong Modern International Exhibition Center

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