Heidelberg printed electronics

Heidelberg sets up dedicated unit for printed & organic electronics

Heidelberg invests in production of printed and organic electronics – production starts at Wiesloch-Walldorf site – billion euro market potential.

Heidelberg is to use state-of-the-art printing technology at its hightech campus to produce sensors for digital applications in healthcare and logistics, and also in the retail and automotive sectors.

> Heidelberg is investing in the production of printed and organic electronics. > The segment offers billion euro market potential. > Starts production at

Wiesloch-Walldorf site, investing some five million euros for printed sensor production. Heidelberg has set up a dedicated business unit for the industrial development, manufacture, and sale of printed and organic electronics. The company has also started production at its Wiesloch-Walldorf site, investing some five million euros in a complete production line for printed sensors. Sensors developed at InnovationLab (iL) in Heidelberg for use in dental technology are set to be printed first. These innovative printed sensors make it possible, for the first time ever, to digitally record the distribution of masticatory pressure during occlusion, that is to say when the upper and lower jaws come together. 3D visualization on a tablet and data archiving enable malocclusions to be identified and subsequently corrected. Looking further ahead, Heidelberg is to use state-of-the-art printing technology at its hightech campus to produce sensors for other digital applications – in particular in healthcare and logistics, and also in the retail and automotive sectors.

“Embarking on the development and industrial production of printed and organic electronics represents a milestone for Heidelberg and for Germany as an industrial player. As we see it, our involvement in this production of high-tech sensors opens up the potential for growth in the two- to threedigit million euro range,” said Heidelberg CEO Rainer Hundsdörfer. The future industrial printing of organic electronics and the associated software/hardware development represent a first for the German mechanical engineering company and will take digitization forward in leaps and bounds. The new sensor printing technology makes Germany’s high-tech industry a world leader in this area of development. In operational terms, its introduction offers Heidelberg a whole host of development opportunities, printing sensors mile after mile on an industrial scale in a cleanroom environment. The technology and the sheer scale of output in this form are currently unrivaled anywhere in the world.

Opportunities for a variety of new Industry 4.0 digital business models Innovative printed and organic electronics technology produces sensors based on conductive inks and functional materials. Integrated into wireless sensor nodes (sensors and their communication nodes), they are a cornerstone of applications in the areas of Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things. The new printing technology will ultimately expand existing digital business models and above all trigger the development of new, smart products. A high level of demand already exists – in particular in healthcare

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and logistics, and also in the retail, automotive, and

consumer electronics sectors, portable technologies, and building automation.

Consumers benefit from new, cost-effective technology Printed and organic electronics – also often referred to as green electronics – offers numerous benefits for consumers. The energy-efficient production process, resource-conserving use of materials, and industrial series production also ensure consistent quality in large volumes at relatively low cost – key prerequisites for international competitiveness. Looking to secure a leading position in the digital future, Heidelberg – the current world market leader in the construction of printing presses – is throwing open the door into the new world of digital technology and moving into completely new areas of business.

German government’s timely funding paves the way for success The current success is the result of years of fundamental research by scientists from Germany and other countries at InnovationLab GmbH in Heidelberg. iL’s shareholders are the DAX-listed companies BASF and SAP, Heidelberg University, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, and Heidelberg. It started out in 2008 following its successful participation in the German government’s Leading-Edge Cluster

Heidelberg is investing in the production of printed and organic electronics, which offers billion euro market potential.

Competition. Industrial engineer Luat Nguyen is now in charge of this unique platform for knowledge transfer, research, and development in the field of printed and organic electronics. The focus is on cooperation agreements with startups and other companies from all over the world. InnovationLab scientists work with these businesses to develop new materials, processes, and functional products that they subsequently get ready for industrial-scale production in partnership with Heidelberg. High market potential iL and Heidelberg have set an ambitious goal for their cooperation. Together, they are looking to play a leading global role in printed electronics. Innovative products are providing both companies with new markets and opportunities for establishing partnerships in all kinds of industries. Experts predict huge economic potential for printed sensors, forecasting sales of up to a billion euros over the next ten years.

Heidelberg launches Zaikio

Zaikio is the new open and independent industry platform from and for the entire printing sector.

Central industry platform for automated supplier and customer management based on cutting-edge cloud technologies by Heidelberg.

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> Standardized interfaces network existing software, cloud apps, equipment, and suppliers. > Attractive prospects for potential investors and other industry players. > Next milestone in printing industry’s digitization. Print shops are faced with the challenge of making ever shorter and more varied runs cost-effective. The increasingly complex relationships between these print shops, their customers, and various business partners also need to be managed efficiently. The solution is to establish fully automated, integrated processes across company boundaries that make workflows and transactions between printers, software providers, equipment manufacturers, and suppliers far, far simpler. Around a year after the takeover of cloud software business Crispy Mountain by Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg), the company is launching Zaikio – a new open and independent cloud-based collaboration platform for the printing industry – for this very purpose.

“With the open industry platform Zaikio, Heidelberg is actively meeting the challenges faced by the printing sector in the digital era. This marks the next milestone in the industry’s digitization,” says Heidelberg CEO Rainer Hundsdörfer.

Universal platform links industry players Zaikio unites all industry players on a single platform using three key elements. The free Zaikio Account enables each and every user to log into all connected software systems with a single login. The Zaikio Hub is used to administer personal and organizationbased accounts, linking the services and software of the various providers – from existing software to apps developed specifically for Zaikio. Last but not least, Mission Control is the print shop’s digital control center. All data is received here in a standardized form and can be read, edited, and restored by other apps. The result is straightforward, standardized data exchange between software, hardware, and the partners involved, which creates the basis for end-toend automated process chains.

“In addition to making complete processes and collaboration much simpler in the printing industry, Zaikio also has the potential to secure a profitable future for its users. As a founding partner and driving force of Zaikio, Heidelberg is open to working with other strategic partners and investors to grasp the opportunities digitization offers an entire industry,” continues Hundsdörfer.

Zaikio and its users need you, you, and you! Successful platforms and their users thrive on participation, so anyone who wants to get involved can now create a free Zaikio Account at the Zaikio website to help gradually shape, expand, and establish the platform. Zaikio interfaces and tools enable potential partners and investors to link their products with the platform and make them available to all users via the Zaikio Hub. Zaikio’s team of developers will provide the necessary support.

A large number of the industry’s well-known software providers are on board from the outset, and preparations are being made for further cooperation agreements. This means Zaikio’s range of functions will keep on growing and, because it is a cloud application, new functions and inclusions will immediately be available to all users.

“Only a shared, open platform that unites as many industry players as possible can bring about the change and standardization so urgently required,” underlines Matthias Prinz, Managing Director of Zaikio GmbH. “Zaikio is just such a platform, combining the comprehensive Heidelberg know-how and network with Zaikio’s agile philosophy. Over the coming months, we’ll gradually be unveiling and establishing our platform,” he adds.

Zaikio provides the platform that paves the way for seamless collaboration between software, hardware, and the various players involved.

Print Point installs Speedmaster CX-75

Bangalore’s Print Point invests in new Heidelberg Speedmaster CX-75 6-colour press with coating unit.

Bangalore-based Print Point has installed a Heidelberg Speedmaster CX-75 6-colour with coating unit, renewing optimism for business revival and progress, even as the world gears for a ‘new normal’ post-lockdown.

An ISO and EICC certified printing and packaging firm, Print Point caters to Fortune 500 companies, since 1987. The elite firm specializes in advertising and promotional material, pharma/cosmetic/fluted cartons and pharma inserts/ leaflets through 4 manufacturing facilities across India spanning over 200,000 sq. ft.

The price-performance ratio of the CX-75 is inspiring. Any organization needs to rewire itself for continuous growth and innovation, not just to remain relevant, but to stay on top of its game. Embracing latest technologies is a surefire way to rise beyond the present change and challenge to new levels of accomplishment. Heidelberg is the print partner we trust to help us scale wider horizons,” comments Mr. Sadanand Singh, Director Technical of Print Point.

The next-generation drupa model from Heidelberg – the Speedmaster CX 75, blends the best-in-class XL-75 technology representing a huge step towards purposeful automation and peak performance.

Smaller footprint, substrate flexibility and optimal automation make it easy to integrate the CX-75 into any press room. The doublediameter impression cylinders facilitate gentle sheet transfer, while accommodating diverse substrates, including paper, cardboard and plastics of up to 0.8 mm in thickness. Even at top printing speeds of 15,000 sheets per hour, the CX-75 is noise-free.

To achieve outstanding finishing standards for diverse applications, the coating unit of the CX-75 is fitted with a chamber blade system, and a wide range of coating supply and Anilox roller technology. The Heidelberg Patented Alcolor Vario inking and dampening system of the CX-75 offer color stability and remote-controlled function ensure short-path inking with minimal ink consumption. A maintenance-free, full ink duct fountain foil-line allows quick and easy ink change overs, while precise inking and fast ink control response is supported by digitally controlled ink zone servo motors.

Automation features like AutoPlate assist in plate changes within the shortest time, reducing setup times for the CX-75. The new Intellistart 3 assistance system helps in job changes with time-optimized automation.

“We serve a choice clientele, and our bars are quite high. No compromise on quality or turnaround times. The Speedmaster CX-75 fits perfect into our modus operandi,” conclude Mr. Ashok Kumar, Director Commercial of Print Point.

Online PRIMA conference

“PRIMA is one of the best conferences to network with peers from the industry”- Iggesund Paperboard.

The PRIMA conference is more than just an event. Over the last 50 years, PRIMA has established a reputation as the go-to network hub for the entire fibre value chain – from forestry, minerals and chemicals companies through to pulp and paper makers, merchants, publishers, printers, packaging producers and consumers of paper and board products.

Alongside an award-winning programme, PRIMA provides the perfect environment for senior decision makers to connect with key players from across the industry and build on those all-important business relationships.

This year’s conference has moved online due to corporate travel restrictions as a result of COVID-19, however delegates can still expect the same insightful content and excellent networking opportunities.

The two day Online PRIMA Conference will take place on 22nd and 23rd September 2020. The agenda set forth is as follows:

On Day One (22 September 2020), the Chair’s opening remarks will start the conference. This opening remarks will be delivered by Berry Wiersum, CEO, Sappi Europe. This will be followed by discussion of a number of important topics relevant to the industry and its people. There will be discussion on topic –COVID-19: the financial implications for the pulp, paper and packaging sector (by Rupert Taylor – Head of Corporate Sector Advisory, NatWest). Henrik Sjölund – CEO, Holmen Paper, will discuss ‘An Industry in Transition’. ‘Tissue business and hardwood pulp market updates’ will be by Nuno Santos – Executive Director, The Navigator Company.

Other topics include: Challenges, opportunities and trends in today’s graphic paper market – by Peter Slaughter, COO, Financial Times; A new round of transition in the global recovered paper trade – all driven by China – by Natasha Valeeva, Senior Analyst Packaging Supply Chain, Rabobank; Keynote: Is sustainability the only reason to innovate? – by Berry Wiersum, Sappi Europe; Brand-owner keynotes: Unlocking new opportunities for sustainability, innovation, growth, and collaboration across the value chain (Panellists: Allan Dickner, Ikea; Jay Gouliard, Mondelez International; Daniel Locke, Kimberly-Clark).

On Day Two (23 September 2020) Chair’s opening remarks will be delivered by Ulf Tillman – Director, Innovation & Sustainability, RDM Group. It will be followed by ‘Sustainability and circularity throughout the value chain’ - by Hannu Kasurinen, Executive Vice President, Packaging Materials Division, Stora Enso Oy. Then there will be discussion on ‘Creating green value through conversion, diversification & optimisation’ – by Sven Ombudstvedt, CEO, Norske Skog ASA. ‘What does the European Green Deal mean for fibre based industries? Clarifying the expectations’ will be discussed by Mette Koefoed Quinn, Head of Unit for EU ETS Implementation, European Commission, DG Climate Action. Susanne Haase, Program

Director, 4evergreen Alliance, will discuss ‘Perfecting circularity: unique fibre-based packaging value-chain collaboration 4evergreen’.

Other topics on Day Two will be: Upstream innovation for packaging - an opportunity for better economic and environmental outcomes – by Leela DilkesHoffman, Ellen MacArthur Foundation; Role of fibre based packaging in the circular economy and climate neutrality – by Alexey Vishtal, Nestlé; Recycling and reuse before, during and after COVID-19 – by Tom Szaky, TerraCycle.

Panel discussion will be on: Pushing cellulose fibre materials & processing techniques to the limit - leveraging their true potential in the circular economy. In Chair would be Ulf Tillman and Panellists include: Jay Gouliard from Mondelez International and Tom Szaky from TerraCycle.

Timing of the conference will be 8:30am to 12:30pm BST.