Printing Review March-April 2014

Vol.28 No. 2 | March-April 2014 | New Delhi

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highlights drupa Global Trends report:

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Intec launches ground breaking new products at IPEX 2014:

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Exploring 3D Printing Technology

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Ipex 2014 blueprint for the future:

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Ipex 2014: Spotlight on London:

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FFEI’s Graphium set for UK debut at IPEX 2014:

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FESPA Brasil 2015:

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Goss International @ Ipex :

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HP Indigo WS4500 Digital Press :

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Transforming print into value :

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Smart Labels – Smart Packaging:

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Vihar, Delhi-110092. Editor: Sarvjit Singh

Konica Minolta Launches all new pagepro 1580MF A4 Printer

From Left Mr. Kuldeep Malhotra, Mr. Balakrishnan and Mr. Tadhahiko Sumitani at the launch of new A4 Printer

As part of its continued commitment towards offering superior consumer experience, Konica Minolta the market leader in printer industry has expanded its A4 printer family by launching all new Pagepro1580MF which is a monochrome laser multifunctional printer. The product is equipped with printing speed of 20 papers per minute, supports 16 MB memory and can be used for A4, letter, B5, A5, A6, executive size printing. An easy-to-use printer, it allows functions such as copy settings colour scanning and job cancel at the touch of a button. The compact printer has an in-built colour scanner and can be easily integrate into any small office or home setting.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Tadhahiko Sumitani, MD Konica Minolta Business Solutions India, says “We are expanding the Konica Minolta’s range of A4 printers. We forayed into the A4 segment in India last year, and we have done reasonably well. We are now eyeing a greater share of the market and are optimistic about our growth in the A4 segment. This is because our products are world class and the superb quality has helped establish our presence in a short span of time. We have a keen understanding of our customer’s requirements and constantly endeavour to deliver what our customers want from us.”

Mr. Balakrishnan EGM Marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions

India Pvt. Ltd, pointed out that the company has been doing well even though there is a general economic slowdown. “Our competitive price range and the high quality have helped us win the customer’s confidence and establish our brand. We always focus on customer requirements and strive to work closely with our customers. This is our differentiator and has helped us to build quickly the channel network & address the market.”

Mr. Kuldeep Malhotra, EGM Sales, Sales & Managing Division, Konica Minolta Business Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. Said, “The newly launched range is remarkably because of the high image quality and consistent results through the entire print run which enables easy printing.”

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Temprina Media Grafika orders new sixtower Goss press to address continuing growth of Jawa Pos Innovative media group with close to 900 Goss printing units installs new Goss Community press to boost production capacity

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emprina Media Grafika, a subsidiary of leading Indone sian Jawa Pos Media Group, has installed a new six-tower, twofolder single-width Goss Community SSC press at its printing facility in Solo City, Central Java in order to boost production capabilities for more sections and more color.

TMP is part of Jawa Pos Media Group headquartered in Surabaya, East Java. The Group is among the world’s largest Goss press users, with approximately 900 Goss units in operation across Indonesia.

“We are very satisfied with the combination of quality, reliability and flexibility of our Goss presses. The press is easy to operate, strong, and we can always find any support and parts. We have a 60 year-old Goss press that is still running in full production. We also like the idea that Goss is using industrial-standard electrical equipment which makes it easier for us to get support anywhere across the islands,” comments Agus Suryo, General Manager of Temprina Media Grafika.

Jawa Pos has seen continued growth over the years to become one of the leading newspaper publishers and the biggest media network in Indonesia, comprising a TV network of 20 channels. With a combined circulation of over one million copies per day, it prints more

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than 150 local newspapers and 20 weekly tabloids, as well as the largest national daily newspaper, the Jawa Pos, printed in 80 different cities across Indonesia. This is also supported by the company’s own paper mill and power plant in an integrated facility alongside the Surabaya printing site.

“We are very proud of our dynamic and innovative leadership style that has enabled us to become the leading brand in this region,” explains Suryo. “Embracing the younger population, we were the first newspaper in Indonesia to have a section dedicated to younger readers which was a great success.

To maintain our leadership we need to keep improving our print quality and capability, and investing in the right equipment is essential.”

According to Suryo, Jawa Pos also maintains a central focus on its role within the community. As well as spearheading social and environmental campaigns, the newspaper

has recently launched the Development Basketball League (DBL), Indonesia’s biggest competition for students, and constructed a stadium next to the Surabaya newspaper office.

Under the leadership of Dahlan Iskan, Jawa Pos has been transformed from a small newspaper in 1982 to one of the largest media groups in Asia today. Jawa Pos readership has risen steadily in this time, including a five-year period of growth which saw the circulation rise from just 6,000 copies to over 300,000 copies. Now Jawa Pos has around 500 000 readers spread from Java Island to Bali.

Dahlan Iskan now serves as Indonesia’s Minister of State-owned Enterprises, and the newspaper is led by his 35 year-old son, Azrul Ananda. Jawa Pos continues to win many awards including World Young Reader Newspaper in 2011 by WAN-Ifra, and last year achieved an unparalleled growth of 14 percent.

Polish packaging printer invests in KBA technology once again

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ntropak on growth curve with sixcolour Rapida 105 hybrid press

Packaging printer Intropak Plochocki & Wspólnicy Sp.j. in Celestynów, near Warsaw, fired up a six-colour KBA Rapida 105 with coater and delivery extension at the beginning of this year. The press is equipped for mixed operation with conventional and UV inks as well as finishing with water-based and UV coating.

With this investment the 40-year-old firm reaffirmed its successful partnership with KBA. Intropak has an excellent market position in carton printing. Its broad customer base consists of clients from the music, cosmetics, food and electronics industry, as well as from other branches including publishing. Along with printing and finishing, Intropak offers various finishing services, such as coating (including UV), laminating, gold blocking, embossing, and window cutting and gluing. The new Rapida 105 has paved the way for further finishing effects. Intropak’s manage-

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ment made a conscious decision to invest in a hybrid press which enables the use of conventional and UV inks in combination with various types of coating.

Proprietor Dariusz Plochocki:“We have used press technology and services from KBA for over twelve years. Press and process technology were also deciding factors which made us place an order for the new Rapida 105 at KBA’s Polish subsidiary KBA CEE once again. Along with a larger sheet format, this press offers us a nearly endless array of possibilities in terms of inline finishing, which we aim to exploit fully.”

The Rapida 105 at Intropak is mounted on a 450mm (17.7in) plinth for printing packaging and is equipped with additional board and film packages which handle a maximum stock thickness of 1.2mm (48pt). Automatic plate changing, CleanTronic Multi and CleanTronic UV washing systems as well as nonstop rollers in the delivery all contribute to

short makeready times. The press features VariDry IR/TA/UV dyers in the delivery extension and delivery as well as a UV interdeck dyer which can be positioned freely between the printing units. In addition, ErgoTronic ColorControl for measuring colour density, ErgoTronic Lab for colour measurement and control based on Lab values as well as QualiTronic ColorControl for inline quality control all ensure a consistent high quality and low waste levels.

“With its extensive kit our new Rapida 105 has much more potential than its predecessors,” Dariusz Plochocki concludes. “It allows us to expand our product portfolio.

We are confident this new mediumformat press will deliver a boost in quality and output, which was the case with our previous KBA presses.”

Along with the Rapida 105’s high level of productivity, inline quality control was of particular importance to Intropak and it is an integral pillar

of the firm’s internal quality management in accordance with ISO 9001.

This new investment is part of an extensive package of measures aimed at improving production processes and the performance of the entire printing house. “All of this, including a three-shift production schedule, contributes to a high level of customer satisfaction in Poland and abroad,” co-owner Katarzyna Kulisz adds. “It is important to our customers that we invest continually in cutting-edge technology and thus able to offer packaging with a special flair and added value.”

Jan Korenc, managing director of KBA CEE: “We are very pleased that Intropak, a firm with a good reputation not only in Poland but also internationally, opted for a hybrid sheetfed offset press from KBA. This press facilitates production with a raft of inks and coating.

We hope that the new Rapida 105 will contribute to the dynamic development of Intropak, just like the firm’s previous KBA presses have done.”

drupa Global Trends report: Global investment in the print industry will be stronger in the next 12 months as confidence returns.

T The printing industry is in the midst of a transition from a product-driven industry to a service-driven one. The demand for new solutions and business models that better reflect the customer needs is clear.

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he first drupa Global Trends report provides analysis of the printing and media sector worldwide. drupa will publish two report series entitled “drupa Global Trends” and “drupa Global Insights,” that will study for the first time the trends and major changes in the international print and media sector at both global and regional levels. The results will be based on answers provided by a representative panel consisting of leading executives from printers, suppliers and print purchasers from around the world, recruited primarily from the drupa 2012 visitor and exhibitor database.

Messe Düsseldorf, in its role as drupa organiser, has appointed two independent consulting and market research companies Printfuture (UK) and Wissler & Partner (Switzerland) to conduct these two report series.

The first “drupa Global Trends” report is now published.

Despite reporting significant regional variations, the “drupa Global Trends” report does reveal a number of critical – and sometimes surprising – trends that are shared by all economic regions and across print segments (Publishing Packaging and Commercial). As was to be expected, the report confirmed that

the global printing industry’s structural transformation is still ongoing, with increasing costs coupled with declining prices and shrinking margins. However, three other major findings of the study are more pivotal: 1. There are clear signs that economic conditions are improving.

As a consequence the printing industry globally is planning increased investment over the next twelve months. Efficiency gains and the development of new services are driving investment in the industrialised countries. North America is leading the way by gearing up for major transformation with high levels of investment in printing technology, IT and new services. In the emerging countries growing demand is the main driver.

2. The printing industry is in the midst of a transition from a productdriven industry to a service-driven one. The demand for new solutions and business models that better reflect the customer needs is clear.

3. As expected, digital printing plays an increasing role in the technology mix deployed. Among print services providers, 65% produce using both conventional and digital methods

Some 2,500 decisionmakers from across the globe (119 countries) participated in the survey in the fourth quarter of 2013 and answered the extensive questionnaire. The majority (58%) came from print services providers, followed by suppliers (21%) and print purchasers (21%).

and one-third of commercial printers already gain a quarter or more of their turnover from digital printing.

But conventional printing (especially sheet-fed offset) continues to be an important pillar for the print sector.

Planned investment reflects this point as 29% of all printers say they intend to invest in sheet-fed offset printing.

“Thanks to these two report series, drupa is able to offer first-rate, representative market data and information that will enable the market players – be they providers of print services, suppliers or print purchasers – to make better strategic decisions. In addition the

reports will allow variations between the world’s major economic regions to be analysed. Finally the insights gained will serve to further improve drupa’s positioning,” says Werner M. Dornscheidt, the President and CEO of Messe Düsseldorf.

This first drupa “Global Trends” report provides an initial assessment of the state of the global print industry In order to monitor the trends going forward, the survey will be repeated in the fourth quarter each year. In parallel drupa will publish a series of “Global Insight” reports that will offer detailed analysis into specific industryrelevant topics. An “Insights” report

on “The Impact of the Internet on Print” will kick off the series in June of 2014. The objective will be to show the effects of the Internet on e-commerce, digital marketing, mass customisation and IT on the world of print and illustrate how future strategies and business models need to adapt.

Some 2,500 decision-makers from across the globe (119 countries) participated in the survey in the fourth quarter of 2013 and answered the extensive questionnaire. The majority (58%) came from print services providers, followed by suppliers (21%) and print purchasers (21%).

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Intec launches ground breaking new products at IPEX 2014

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fter an immensely successful show at IPEX in 2010, Intec Printing Solutions, which has distributors located across the globe, has announced its presence at IPEX 2014 to introduce ground breaking new products for the graphic arts and commercial print industry. The ColorSplash range of digital colour printers will have their exclusive launch at IPEX 2014.

The ColorSplash range includes the CS4000 – new 4 colour professional print production system and ground breaking CS5000 model – a radical new 5 colour print production system that will offer stunning digital colour for multi-media printing, with the added benefit of clear and white printing. In addition to offering white and clear toner printing onto thick boards of up to 400gsm/micron, Intec will also offer the models with specialist feeders and media stackers for greater productivity and the handling of a wide range of medias from heavy stocks, envelopes, packaging boards, labels, polyesters and much, much more. With the addition of the Fiery® XF for Intec RIP, greater colour accuracy and stunning prints can be achieved through colour management and workflow tools such as specific Intec colour profiles, nesting, imposition, variable data and more!

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models ensure that Intec continues to offer industry leading print solutions for graphic arts professionals and the on demand production market place”, states Ian Melville, managing director of Intec Printing Solutions.

Intec will also be showcasing its entire product portfolio which includes digital colour envelope printing solutions driven by PrintShop Mail for the high speed creation of one to one personalised print. Label printing solutions for short to medium production runs onto die cut matrix removed or retained and continuous roll media, and its new label finishing equipment to digitally die-cut any shape label, laminate, matrix remove and slit rolls of labels at over 3 metres per minute.

The newly launched CP3000 range of digital colour printers, that offer the lowest cost of print per page in its class, will be demonstrated alongside the XP2020 heavy stock print solution, which continues to thrive and will be showing envelope printing at its best and displaying print production on to ultra-heavy stocks up to 600gsm and media up to 1.2 metres in length.

All of the Intec digital print solutions at the show will be driven by the highly successful Fiery XF for Intec

colour management and workflow RIP that offers users stunning, precise and predictable quality output on all manner of substrates from any of the Intec printer range.

Also making an appearance will be the incredibly successful Glunz and Jensen PlateWriter 2000 iCTP system, demonstrating how easy it is to produce chemistry free, day light loaded, digital aluminium plates for small to medium offset presses.

Make sure you come and see us on Stand S2-E180 to see how Intec can benefit your business.

ABOUT INTEC Intec Printing Solutions Limited (www.intecprinters.com) is the manufacturer and distributor of the global printing solutions brand, Intec. Founded in 1989 by managing director Ian Melville the company has their head office in Poole (UK) and a head office for the Americas based in Tampa (Florida). Intec sells digital printing solutions, worldwide, through an extensive partner network and offers customers unique print solutions to expand their print offerings to new market sectors.

EXPLORING 3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY AND ECO-FRIENDLY PACKAGING SOLUTIONS

At 9th Hong Kong International Printing and Packaging Fair

RESPOND TO THE L ATEST PACKAGING TREND Global market favours environmental-friendly packaging with the growing concern of environmental issues. Green Printing & Packaging Solutions will introduce biodegradable materials, lighter packaging and reusable containers which are welcomed by the market for reducing packaging waste. In food packaging, the level of toxic constituents is the major concern.

Food & Beverage Packaging Solutions will provide a variety of films made of popular materials such as OPP, BOPP, PET and other flexible packaging to improve convenience and safety.

INFORMA TION HUB INFORMATION

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he Hong Kong Trade Develop ment Council (HKTDC) and CIEC Exhibition Company (HK) Limited will organise the 9th Hong Kong International Printing and Packaging Fair, 27-30 April 2014, at the AsiaWorld-Expo. The tradeshow has earned its reputation by providing a full-solution platform across industries.

This year, over 360 exhibitors are expected to participate in the welldesigned zones including the expanding De Luxe Zone which helps to enhance product and brand image, the Green Printing & Packaging Solutions which attracts industry players’ attention with innovative ideas and eco-friendly materials, as well as other zones such as Printing Services, Packaging

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Services, Food & Beverage Packaging Solutions, Printing Consumables & Packaging Materials, Printing & Packaging Equipment and Integrated Packaging Solutions etc.

Market Favours 3D Printing In a survey performed in the HKTDC’s autumn electronics fair, more than half of respondents described the market potential of 3D printers is promising in the near future while observing a rising demand of rapid-prototyping machines in various industries such as electronics, toys, jewellery and watches.

This year, exhibitors showcasing 3D printing technology will participate in the Digital Printing Equipment zone.

For example, Hong Kong exhibitor

CEL Technology will showcase their proprietary Desktop 3D Printer Robox® which provides small office and domestic users with high-quality and speedy 3D printing experience.

Besides, a 3D printing seminar presenting the latest development of the hot product will also be organized during the fair period.

More than a trading platform, the latest trend of printing technologies will be revealed. Eco-friendly packaging will be another big draw while the seminar on smart-luxury packaging designs of merchandises will provide valuable resources on upgrading brand image at a minimal cost. Nevertheless, Hong Kong is a well-established trading hub. In 2013, Hong Kong's total export of

printed matter reached US$2.4 billion, up 4.9% year-on-year and packing materials increased even more significantly by 16.7% while the largest market Chinese mainland had a robust growth of 23.9%.

Concurrently held with the Printing and Packaging Fair, the 29th HKTDC Hong Kong Gifts and Premium Fair which is the world’s largest fair of its kind will take place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. For more information, please visit http://www.hktdc.com/fair/ hkgiftspremiumfair-en For more information, please contact: Ms Mandy Wong Tel: (852) 2240 4969 Email: mandy.pm.wong@hktdc.org http://www.hkprintpackfair.com

About the HKTDC A statutory body established in 1966, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is the international marketing arm for Hong Kongbased traders, manufacturers and service providers. With more than 40 global offices, including 12 on the Chinese mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a platform for doing business with China and throughout Asia. The HKTDC also organises trade fairs and business missions to connect companies with opportunities in Hong Kong and on the mainland, while providing information via trade publications, research reports and online. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com. printingreview | march-april 2014 | 13

Ipex 2014 blueprint for the future Informa’s commitment to the global print community will be realised at Ipex 2014 and beyond Ipex 2014 (24 – 29 March, ExCeL London) will provide the print industry with the tools, knowledge and inspiration to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities. Responding to independent research and extensive industry wide consultations, Informa has maintained the event’s printcentricity, but developed the event to reflect the evolution of the global communications landscape. With just over a month to go, Ipex is poised to help print emphatically stake its place in the communications mix.

“Events are evolving, especially in B2B industries that are undergoing widespread changes like the print industry. It is critical for organisers to adapt their events to reflect these changes so that they deliver a wide range of benefits – including the allimportant ROI – for exhibitors and 14 | march-april 2014 | printingreview

visitors alike,” says Peter Hall, Managing Director, Informa Exhibitions.

“We have worked collaboratively with the international print industry and the markets that serve it to understand what Ipex needs to deliver. The result is an informative and engaging event that addresses every level and component of a print company through hundreds of international exhibitors showcasing their latest products and technologies, a comprehensive content programme, compelling features and the allure of London at the stateof-the-art ExCeL centre.”

“Ipex will be the first international print-centric event that doesn’t just look at the technologies to create quality print and the strategies and practices to harness its power, but one that reflects, analyses and provides proven solutions to help printers be a success in the modern marketing communications world.

We have laid the groundwork to deliver a muti-faceted event that will support the industry now and in the

coming years.”

New technologies and product launches Ipex visitors will discover the latest global technologies and solutions to produce quality print applications.

These technologies cover the entire print production workflow, from concept right through to the finished product, with suppliers from the UK and countries from across the globe, notably from Belgium, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, The Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and the USA. In addition to a raft of upcoming and innovative suppliers exhibiting for the first time, there will be a host of new technologies launched, with more scheduled to be announced in the lead up to Ipex and at the event itself.

For pre-press, there will be new market software solutions for colour management, variable data printing, web-to-print, integrated communication solutions and design. On the print production side, there are

digital printing product launches for inkjet, inkjet label, inkless photo and 5-colour LED A3 printing, as well as new document mailing solutions and converting and feeding technologies. New systems will also be showcased for the full range of finishing techniques, including laminating, foiling, folding, bookletmaking, binding, cutting and more, in addition to new solutions for machine maintenance and consumables, with a wide range of new inks and substrates being showcased.

Global Community Spirit Ipex will appeal to all communities within the print and media landscape. Dismantling the silos between printers, marketers, brand agencies, specifiers and publishers, visitors will be able to engage with the technologies, solutions, issues, opportunities and personnel that make the communication industries tick. Ipex will also host a plethora of events within the ExCeL, including B51/ISO Standard Global Gathering, an EFI User Group, and the PODi (Digital Printing Initiative) European

Content programme and features Ipex has been refined to be the definitive information source for the print industry in 2014 via the event’s comprehensive and relevant content programme, demonstrating to visitors how best to utilise and market print in the modern multimedia mix. Whether it’s understanding the trends that are shaping the industry, discovering new technologies and applications, developing robust business practices or honing operational skills and techniques, visitors from all corners of the print industry will find a practical takeaway, new idea, skill, solution or mind-set that will boost the performance of their company – for free.

The World Print Summit, a seniorlevel strategic thought leadership programme, will deliver a worldclass line-up of speakers from the print, business, marketing and creative industries. An invaluable opportunity for business owners and managers, this forum will give them exclusive access to previously unheard content that will deliver the leading insights into the evolving role and power of print. Sessions will cover ‘How To Future-Proof Print in a Digital Age’, ‘Print: Doomed or on the Verge of a Digital Renaissance’, ‘Sustainability – So What? An Audience with Publishers and Printers’, ‘A Culture Shift Within The Print Industry’ and ‘The Evolving Role of Print for Consumer Marketing – Changing Attitudes to Print’.

Speakers include Barry Hibbert (Polestar Group), Benny Landa (Landa Corp), Professor Emeritus Frank Romano (RIT), Rory Sutherland (OgilvyOne London and Ogilvy & Mather UK), Clive Humby (Starcount and developer of Tesco Clubcard), Patrick Martell (St. Ives Group and Ipex 2014 President), Richard Watson (acclaimed futurologist and author of Future Files), Kathy Woodward (BPIF) and Chris Jones (Novalia).

This programme is complemented by the Future Innovations zone, which looks at the printed products and technologies that are set for rapid expansion over the next few years across three sections – covering 3D printing, printed

electronics and photo products.

This will include a daily live demonstration of how to produce photo products from concept to end product.

The Masterclasses – organised by Print Future’s Neil Falconer – will focus on business growth and production efficiency for SME printers. Aimed at the owner of a print business and his sales and production teams, these practical sessions will tackle real life, day-today issues and look at how best to solve them to streamline production and support business growth. There is an eclectic assortment of engaging topics within the Masterclasses, including the ‘Evolution of a commercial printer’, ‘Five cost saving tips for better margins’, ‘New age of Print – strategic marketing, creative and great design’, ‘Changing sales and marketing habits to sell more print’, ‘Attracting and retaining the right staff to grow a print business’, ‘Where printers go wrong with colour management’ and a host more.

Meanwhile visitors will be drawn to Inspiration Avenue, three galleries along the ExCeL’s Boulevard, celebrating powerful print opportunities, impact statements and case studies that demonstrate the crucial role of print and its versatility across a number of major themes, including retail, interactive, automotive, sports, education, design and creative, and electronics. The Eco Zone – sponsored by Komori –will incorporate a gallery that will illustrate the eco-credentials of a number of Ipex exhibitors.

For print service providers looking for the tools and know-how to evolve into a full marketing service provider, Cross Media Production’s three theatres (running from 25th to 27th March) – covering brand management, 121 digital, data and direct marketing, and publishing – will focus on how to effectively implement communication strategies across multiple platforms. The Cross Media Production seminar programme features presentations, case studies and panel discussions on such topics as ‘Expanding Marketing Services to Deliver Cross-

Channel Campaigns’, ‘Developing Transformation Strategies from Print to Cross Media’, ‘Increasing ROI Using Customer Insight Programs & Web2Media Platforms’ and ‘Managing Operational & Structural Change in Organisations’.

Ipex has also put an emphasis on the importance of injecting young blood into the industry. Designed specifically for students from secondary schools, colleges and universities, an exciting ‘Youth in Print’ programme will run on the last day (Saturday 29th March) – in and around the World Print Summit – that features presentations on the power of print from past students of the industry, a tour of Ipex, practical workshops and career advice for students.

New home, new vision All this takes place under one roof at Ipex’s new home at the ExCeL London, where visitors and exhibitors will be able to immerse themselves within a state of the art venue in one of the greatest business capitals in the world, as well as embracing London’s iconic culture and world famous nightlife – making Ipex much more than just a vital business trip.

Begin your Ipex journey Visitors can pre-register for free via www.ipex.org, and are encouraged to keep up-to-date with the Ipex content programme via the website to enable them to plan their schedule, arrange travel and accommodation and make the most of their time at the event.

At the Wide Format Zone, visitors will see a range of devices and ancillary services being showcased

by Epson, Screen, D&K, Grafityp and M Partners, among others.

Trevor Crawford, Ipex 2014 Event Director, comments: “With only a month to go, everything we have worked towards is falling into place.

By consulting the print industry, we have created an event that is inspiring, thought-provoking and relevant to the needs and requirements of print and media enterprises over the long term. Ipex is much, much more than an exhibition, and we can’t wait to demonstrate that in March when we open the doors at its new home at the ExCeL London.”

Peter Hall Managing Director Informa Exhibitions

Trevor CrawfordEvent Director

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Key reasons to visit Ipex 2014 I

pex 2014 (24-29 March) is shaping up to be the definitive international print event in 2014.

As print and its role in the multichannel marcomms industry continues to evolve, Ipex arrives at the perfect time to provide printers of all sizes with the key tools, knowledge and inspiration to ensure a profitable business now and in the future.

Here are the key reasons why Ipex 2014 should be pencilled into the diaries of anyone involved with print: Ipex acts as a neutral platform for printers to compare the products and services of around 500 global manufacturers and suppliers in one place Visitors will be able to see live demonstrations of some the latest cutting edge technologies that are driving the regenerating print industry A comprehensive content programme will address the main issues that printers are facing today, with a plethora of insightful discussions and workshops to help attendees identify new business opportunities that will enable them to stand out from the crowd The World Print Summit, seniorlevel strategic thought leadership programme, will provide attendees with exclusive access to previously unheard content from industry experts on the trends and pitfalls revolutionising the industry Work forces from small to medium 16 | march-april 2014 | printingreview

printers will receive the support required to ensure their businesses have all the fundamental structures and processes in place to be a success. This is provided via the practical workshops at the Ipex Master Classes, overseen by Print Future’s Neil Falconer, helping delegates to improve profits and streamline production efficiencies Once visitors have a blueprint to fine-tune their current print business, they have the opportunity to discover what the future of print holds.

The Future Innovation zones showcase the printed products and technologies that are set for rapid expansion over the next few years including photo products, digital print on packaging, 3D printing and printable electronics. Meanwhile leading futurologist and author Richard Watson, speaking at the World Print Summit, will explore the immediate future of print to help printers make the right strategic decisions before forecasting the print industry’s development over the next 25 years Enhancing the Ipex experience, the event now hosts a range of additional exciting new features – including Inspiration Avenue, Eco Zone and the Make Ready Challenge – that will inspire and generate new ideas, while championing the art of print within the communications landscape Networking is an essential

component in making, developing and growing new business, and Ipex serves as the perfect forum for printers and suppliers from around the world to engage in mutually profitable discussions The rapid rise of digital channels has created a new dawn for the marketing communications world and presents a number of new business opportunities for forward-

thinking printers. The co-located Cross Media Production event looks under the hood of cross media technologies and demonstrates how to implement a successful multi-channel marketing campaign with print at its heart Returning to London at its new home at the ExCeL exhibition centre, visitors will be able to immerse themselves within a state of the art venue in one of the greatest business capitals in the world, as well as embracing London’s iconic culture and world famous nightlife, making Ipex much more than just a vital business trip Visitors can pre-register for free for both Ipex and Cross Media Production at www.ipex.org and www.cmpshow.com respectively.

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Ipex 2014: Spotlight on London T

he return of Ipex to London in March 2014 is adding up to be a welcome capital gain for exhibitors and visitors alike.

Ipex, the UK’s flagship print and communications event will be reunited with the nation’s capital city when it opens its doors at the custom-built ExCeL International Exhibition & Convention Centre in London’s Docklands in March 2014.

London has always enjoyed an iconic international status, where its rich and varied history sits alongside global business. Progressive redevelopment and investment of infrastructure continues to keep London at the centre of the global community. The addition of ExCeL in London’s Docklands, new rail, road and air transport links, the incursion of both the financial services and media sectors, as well as the enduring legacy of the £9bn investment in London’s 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, has transformed the area into the City’s commercial heartland.

Open for business Whilst London is still every bit as much the home of heritage landmarks such as Westminster Abbey, The Houses of Parliament and ‘Big Ben’, the London of the 21st century is now ranked as one of the world’s most preferred cities in which to stage meetings and events. And, as one of the world’s top three financial centres, London continues to attract business visitors from outside the UK, who now contribute 27% of London’s overseas tourism economy; just short of £3bn per annum.

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London is now geared to facilitate Ipex’s smooth transition back to the capital.

The ExCeL exhibition centre itself is located at the heart of an integrated infrastructure tailored to meet the requirements of the international business community.

Sharing a specific affinity with the broadening media and crosschannel interests represented within the evolving Ipex community itself is London’s fast-developing ‘Tech City’ digital hub: populated by a dynamic mix of blue-chip IT and social networking players such as Microsoft, Cisco, Facebook, Google and entrepreneurial start-ups, and the recipient of a UK Government £50m development grant. Today, there are over 23,000 IT companies based throughout London; more than in any other European city.

Equally in tune with the Ipex community is London’s highly developed creative media communications sector spearheaded by some of the worlds’ most innovative and respected advertising agencies including Saatchi & Saatchi, Euro RSCG, Ogilvy and Leo Burnett.

Directly employing over 400,000 designers, programmers and copywriters, the city’s creative industries collectively generate annual revenues of almost £20bn, and are already playing a key role in shaping Ipex’s onward evolution.

Says Ipex Event Director Trevor Crawford, ‘In our predominantly digital world, print is continuously adapting to compete against an ever-expanding menu of communi-

cations technologies. This has been a key strategic factor for including a cross media production focus on multi-channel messaging media as an integral part of Ipex 2014.’

With over 40% of the city’s working population not British-born and over 300 different languages habitually spoken on a daily basis, London provides a unique office from office environment, which according to London’s Mayor Boris Johnson, ‘the best European if not global city in which to do business.’ Arguably the city’s greatest ambassador, this current Mayor is also a regularly published print and broadcast media journalist who is naturally taking great interest in welcoming Ipex visitors and exhibitors back to the nation’s capital city in March, branding it ‘the Olympics of the global Printing Industry'.

A centre of ExCeLlence If London is the best UK city for business, then ExCeL has likewise developed as the country’s best venue in which to do it, boasting events as diverse as the London Boat Show and the world travel market to staging many Olympic and Paralympic events. In the six years since it opened, the venue has almost doubled its size to 100,000 m² following its acquisition by the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC).

ExCeL’s two halls are centrally connected by a boulevard running the entire length of the complex, providing free and reliable Wi-Fi and containing 40 bars, restaurants and eateries. For a major event like Ipex, the boulevard, which will host

‘Inspiration Avenue’, will become very much part of the event and part of the Ipex community experience.

Trains and boats and planes An essential part of ExCeL’s appeal is the immediately adjacent commercial and retail network that has evolved in tandem. Ipex visitors will be instantly struck by the marked contrast in exterior ambience with other exhibition centres regularly utilised on the international graphic arts event circuit..

In addition to the profusion of local food service and retail outlets grouped around the traffic-free walkways right outside the ExCeL, the £1.6bn Westfields shopping centre is only a ten-minute ‘tube

ride’ away; accommodating over 40bn visitors a year - and for those who might be feeling lucky, housing the UK’s biggest casino.

ExCeL is also arguably easier to get to and from than any other major venue too. In addition to its direct links with six UK-based international airports, the centre is equally, if not more, accessible to passengers on longer-haul flights from North America and Asia Pacific. Able to transfer straight into City airport via European hubs at Frankfurt and Schiphol (Amsterdam), ExCeL is barely a five-minute cab ride or a shuttle bus away, with easy

transport links to and from London Heathrow Airport.

Upgraded rail transport has been one of the most immediate and beneficial legacies accruing through the staging of the Olympic Games increasing the capacity of the Docklands Light Railway network (DLR) by 50% – within which ExCeL has its own two dedicated stations (Custom House and Prince Regent) – and the ‘Javelin’ connecting nearby Stratford International, just a single-stop train ride away from ExCeL, to the Eurostar rail terminal at St Pancras. A more leisurely route to ExCeL from central London (Chelsea

Harbour) that Ipex visitors should definitely consider taking is the 40 minute boat ride via the River Thames.

Whichever mode of transport you opt to take, make London your oyster quite literally by arming yourself with the smartcard of the same name. Aside from saving you the time and trouble of juggling a foreign currency, a pre-purchased Oyster card (www.oystercard.com) swiped at the point of entry and exit of any bus, boat, tube or train will see you safely on your way – and at almost half the standard cost of travel.

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O2 be in London ... at ‘Ipex City’ Many overseas visitors to worldclass trade events like Ipex held in London habitually extend their stay for additional business after the exhibition has concluded; often also returning with their families to enjoy the unparalleled leisure and entertainment opportunities that London famously offers to all its annual 16m + tourists alike. There are 14,000 hotel rooms within the immediate vicinity of ExCeL which have been reserved exclusively for Ipex visitors to book, with overall capacity throughout the city now in excess of 120,000 beds.

On the south bank of the river stands the O2 Arena, which will be the hub of ‘Ipex after hours’: one of the world’s busiest and most successful entertainment venues, and accessible from the alternate side of ExCeL London via the Emirates airline sponsored cable-car system. With a crossing every 15 seconds, each cable car traverses the river at a height of 90 metres on a 10 minute journey which affords a unique view of London’s transformed docklands.

The must-play venue for every world class music act, the O2 also houses over 20 different bars and restau-

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rants catering to all tastes; its own eleven-screen multiplex cinema incl. the largest 3D viewing image in Europe; and a unique permanent museum celebrating the history of British popular music.

It’s that ease of accessibility belying London’s big city status that makes a visit such an enjoyable experience 24/7. The Houses of Parliament, Covent Garden and the City’s renowned West End are all less than 30 minutes away, while back at ‘Ipex City’, there’s cold beer on tap in the ExCeL boulevard and a wealth of opportunities for eating, relaxing and networking once the show’s closed in the evening right here in the immediate vicinity of the centre – now popularly being referred to as the ‘Neustadt’!

Whether visiting Ipex for business, pleasure or both, visitors can access all their travel, visa, accommodation and after hours requirements online at www.ipex.org, which has been designed to make a visit to Ipex 2014 hassle-free.

Wherever you find yourself to be, London is a city that doesn’t need to promote itself, so there’s never been a better time to capitalise on what Ipex 2014 and London has to offer.

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Rheinisch Bergische Druckerei expands its KBA Cortina with a coater Classy publications in waterless coldset with inline coating

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heinisch Bergische Druckerei (RBD) in Düsseldorf has already been using a KBA Cortina to print the regional daily Rheinische Post in a waterless offset process for the past four years. Further products are advertising freesheets, diverse special publications and supplements on the most varied papers – all in exceptionally high print quality.

To expand the range of magazines, news brochures and other commercial-like products which can be handled on the compact Cortina, the press has now been equipped with an inline coater. The new facility has been in successful production since the beginning of February 2014. RBD managing director Matthias Tietz, a committed and longstanding advocate of ecologically aware newspaper and semi-commercial printing in waterless offset, is delighted with the new level of quality achieved since incorporation of the coater into the KBA Cortina: “The products finished inline with dispersion coating on the Cortina look very impressive, and that without any need for an energy-intensive hot-air dryer. The coater has added significantly to our already very broad product portfolio. We can now offer classy publications which satisfy even those customers who are endlessly meticulous when it comes to print and processing quality, and that will help us to further improve capacity utilisation on our Cortina line.”

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Inline coating brings many benefits Compared to a typical commercial heatset process, inline finishing with dispersion coating in a coldset press saves not only energy, but also expensive floor space. The inline coating option, which is currently only feasible in waterless offset, is economically a very attractive proposition for short to medium runs, an increasingly important market segment as target group orientation becomes ever more prevalent. Coated print products stand out with bold colour, greater depth and a pleasant

feel. The coating provides effective protection against the often unavoidable smearing and set-off when producing coldset products with high ink coverage and images run over the fold. The quality benefits of waterless offset in respect of gamut, register and finer screens are further enhanced in conjunction with coating. With a higher ink coverage, for example, it is possible to achieve significantly greater contrast. Productivity is also boosted at the downstream postpress stages, as the elimination of smearing risks permits immediate

further processing without loss of speed. It is furthermore possible to merge coated and non-coated webs, or to combine normal and improved newsprint in a single product.

Convenient console operation The coater unit, which was developed by KBA in cooperation with Harris & Bruno, is incorporated at the top of a compact four-high tower and applies coating to both sides of the web over the desired width. It comprises two anilox rollers with chamber blades and two

rubber rollers. The water-based dispersion coating from Sun Chemical permits fast drying even at the high production speeds of a web press.

The drying process is influenced by the web path, the web speed and the type of paper. To be able to process as wide a spectrum of papers as possible, a compact infrared/hot-air dryer module from Eltosch is integrated into the superstructure after the coater. It is thus possible to apply coating to almost all normal and improved coldset papers.

The coater and the auxiliary dryer module are controlled conveniently from the KBA press console; retrofitting to an existing Cortina installation is possible at any time.

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FFEI’s Graphium set for UK debut at IPEX 2014

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odular digital UV inkjet press to print real jobs on the stand demonstrating Graphium's industry-leading versatility for packaging, labelling and specialty print applications Graphium to feature on FUJIFILM stand S4-E330, 24th-29th March 2014 FEI Ltd, the global developer of award-winning digital imaging solutions, today announced that its modular digital UV inkjet press, Graphium, will make its UK debut at IPEX 2014 on FUJIFILM stand, S4E330.

Demonstrating unparalleled application versatility, Graphium offers converters increased flexibility and productivity, enabling them to accept complex projects requiring a wide gamut of colours on virtually any substrate. Supporting up to five digital colour modules and six flexo stations, Graphium offers the unique capability from a single vendor of being able to integrate optional flexo and finishing stations inline for conversion in a single pass.

On the stand, Graphium will be running real label jobs, demonstrating its "concept to finished product" capabilities. At the front-end will be FFEI's RealPro Toolkit software that will check and prepare jobs for print, including ink setting, trapping and pre-flighting. Graphium will be printing across its 410mm web width in five colours using a highopacity white in addition to CMYK. Jobs will be finished inline with Edale designed flexo varnishing, diecutting and slitting along with an AB

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Graphic International Vectra multiturret rewinder. In this way, Graphium will print 200 real jobs, slit into five ribbons and wound on small cores for visitors to take away.

"This is the leanest method of producing short-run labels," said Andy Cook, FFEI managing director.

"With more jobs, shorter lead times, lower costs and minimal waste, Graphium offers converters and commercial printers looking for additional revenue streams a powerful solution for meeting complex customer requirements in rapidly changing markets."

In addition to its label converting capabilities, Graphium's versatility enables it to be used for packaging and specialty print applications.

"Graphium represents a new generation of digital inkjet press aimed at the narrow web market," said Cook. "With low capital investment, high quality print, unparalleled productivity, Graphium brings all of these factors together for a ‘cost-in-use' that defines it as the most productive, high opacity digital white press on the market."

Graphium uses specialist Uvijet Graphium UV curing inks developed

by Fujifilm Speciality Ink Systems.

These inks combine the functional performance, colour gamut and adhesion needed for label printing with reliable jetting performance required for consistent printing.

A new concept for changing markets Building on FFEI's longstanding

expertise in digital inkjet technologies, Graphium combines a range of leading-edge technologies that allow users to convert complex jobs that are not economically viable with standalone conventional or inkjet presses. With innovative workflow, prepress, colour

management software and cutting-edge head calibration technology, Graphium's technologies ensure consistent quality through repeatable production and guarantee a match between press and proof.

Printers and converters are able to benefit from high-quality, vibrant printing, with excellent adhesion, light fastness and durability.

"With Graphium, converters can now achieve greater efficiency from prepress to production and the return on investment over conventional printing is huge - not only for short-runs, but longer ones also," concludes Cook.

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Fujifilm showcases extent of applications possible with wide format solutions and UV inkjet inks at FESPA Digital 2014

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ujifilm announces that its stand at FESPA Digital 2014 (Munich, May 20th – 23rd) will be focussed on the high quality applications possible with the company’s range of wide format solutions. Stand 530, Hall B1 expands on the applicationorientated design used at FESPA 2013, and will showcase exceptional print in its typical environment.

aimed at display and secondary packaging. Fujifilm’s super-wide format printer, the Uvistar Pro8 running with Uvijet QN ink, which now boasts a new white ink which has also been developed to increase the scope of possible applications. This ink will allow users to produce super-wide format posters which can be illuminated for either day or night usage.

As a key supplier to the wide format industry, with a long heritage and unparalleled expertise in ink manufacture for large format print, Fujifilm will demonstrate a wide variety of solutions for print service providers of all sizes, highlighting the versatility of its products and technologies, and how productivity and quality has improved year on year. Combined with its leading Uvijet UV inkjet inks, the company is able to offer a solution to fit every requirement, across POP and light industrial applications. It will also demonstrate how its advanced web-to-print system, XMF PrintCentre, makes it possible for companies to expand by selling their print products online.

From Fujifilm’s renowned family of mid-range printers, this year’s FESPA show will feature the Acuity Advance HS, ideal for high-quality POP and signage on rigid and roll materials at up to 64m2/hr true production speeds, alongside the Acuity LED 1600. This LED UV hybrid roll-fed printer features a number of unique Fujifilm technologies, including a low-energy LED curing system, and is suitable for rigid and very thin flexible materials with best in class productivity of 20m2/hr.

On show will be a new Inca Onset model in the Q family, which utilises the scaleable architecture announced at the end of 2013, allowing for printhead and ink platform expansion without machine replacement. This model will be shown with full automation for the first time at a FESPA show, allowing visitors to see sheets taken from pallets directly onto the print bed.

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Finally, a euromedia zone will show a wide variety of new and established creative media for every application. With products that cover waterbased, solvent, latex and UV printing system applications, Fujifilm also has a unique offering of “approved media” which carry a designated logo and demonstrate that these materials have been tested thoroughly on Fujifilm printers, and that ICC profiles for the most important RIPs are already available.

This is a time and cost saving package for printers that only Fujifilm offers.

Working across all of the companies wide-format devices, Fujifilm’s cloud-based web-to-print solution, XMF PrintCentre, which allows companies to create multiple ecommerce web stores for selling print, and manages the whole print buying process from online

purchasing through to delivering print-ready PDF files into any PDF print production system, will also be demonstrated on stand.

This ‘all in one’ solution to web-toprint provides an easy means for print companies to manage their own e-commerce system and meet the demanding needs of their clients.

“We’ve spent the last year refining and further developing UV inkjet inks for our leading wide format systems as well as introducing a new member of the Onset family.

With the variety of options we are now able to supply, we are confident that we can demonstrate to visitors the versatility and power of UV inkjet systems that take

advantage of our world-leading Uvijet ink chemistry. With groundbreaking speed, quality and performance, this combination, together with our leading workflow solutions, can produce exceptional quality print for an endless array of end applications.” comments Tudor Morgan, systems marketing manager - high end at Fujifilm Speciality Ink Systems. He continues, “For the first

time at a FESPA Digital show, we will also be able to show how Fujifilm technologies can be used for light industrial applications as well as for more traditional retail jobs.

This will present exciting opportunities for print service providers to extend their presence and business reach, which can only be a good thing for the industry.”

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Three new Goss Sunday insert presses bring Creps back up to speed with benefits

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ew presses chosen to streamline production of high-volume inserts Sunday technology offers greater flexibility and efficiency Following a devastating fire in October 2012, Creps United Publications has completed the installation of three new Goss Sunday insert presses, revitalizing the company’s entire production capabilities.

A new 100,000ft2 (9290m2) facility in Indiana, Pennsylvania is now home to two Goss Sunday 2000i presses (57in/145cm width) and a Goss Sunday 3000i (66in/168cm width) press, along with the company’s prepress department and general offices. Creps chose the new presses based on their suitability for modern insert formats, their ability to deliver high volumes and to streamline throughput in line with the company’s vision for the future.

“The time, waste and labor saving technologies of the Sunday presses are making us more efficient and helping us to improve our margins as well as our print volumes,” says Jake Creps, a partner at Creps United Publications. “With all three presses now in production, we have a total print capacity of more than 4 million pages per hour.

“We’re especially pleased that we can match the output of doublecircumference presses without the need for double plating. The Sunday 3000i can handle page widths up to 11 inches (27.9cm), while the Sunday 2000i presses will run the new, narrower formats very efficiently.”

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gapless blankets, automated closed-loop controls and Goss QPL semi-automatic plate loading technology. In addition, individual servo motor drives mean that Creps operators can change all the plates simultaneously, rather than one at a time, further increasing efficiency.

United are in the 3-5 million copies range, printing at speeds up to 85,000 impressions per hour. The new makeready efficiencies introduced with the Sunday technology now also allow Creps to achieve more cost-effective production of shorter, targeted runs.

Plans for 2014 include duplexing one of the Sunday 2000i presses with the Sunday 3000i for increased product flexibility and pagination.

“Recently, it’s been hard for insert printers to invest in new technology because the margins have been so tight, but the Sunday technology makes a compelling investment argument,” according to Creps

According to Jake Creps, pressroom acceptance of the Goss Sunday technology has been unanimous: “The new presses have been received with great enthusiasm, without exception. All our operators have been raving about the high quality, repeatability and efficiency and how much easier it is for them to achieve these targets,” he said. “We’ve been very well supported by Goss throughout this process.” Typical long runs for Creps

As for the future of advertising inserts themselves, Jake Creps is very positive. “Retailers have a hard time pulling customers in with e-mail and on-line marketing alone, and inserts continue to offer a proven, cost-effective way to push advertising to the customers,” he explains. “In the future, there may be some more personalization or targeting of each ad, but in general,

Howard (left) and Jacob Creps (right), partners at Creps United Publications

large-scale distribution of printed inserts will remain a very costeffective media option, and I’m confident about the future of our market.”

FESPA Brasil 2015 Announces its Second Expansion

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ESPA and APS Feiras & Eventos announce the second expansion of the FESPA Brasil 2015 exhibition. Following the success of the launch event in 2013, many exhibitors committed to their participation for the 2015 event, which spurred the exhibition to grow. With over one year until FESPA Brasil, the exhibition has increased again by 16% due to growing demand.

The growth is a result of more Brazilian manufacturers and suppliers recognising FESPA Brasil as the ideal place and opportunity to expand their presence in the visual communications, signage, screen printing, wide format digital and textile printing markets.

Exhibitors value the high quality of the event and the visitors, this combined with the positive responses that have followed the 2013 edition, has resulted in previous exhibitors taking larger stands and more new companies reserving space.

With the increased floor plan, FESPA Brasil 2015 will take place during the same dates, 18-21 March 2015, as well as the same location at the Expo Center Norte. However, to accommodate the expansion, the exhibition has moved from the Blue Hall into the White Hall.

This second phase of growth demonstrates the market's confidence in the FESPA Brasil brand and its dedication to the community.

Alexandre Keese, Director of APS Feiras & Eventos comments: "In addition to the great feedback from exhibitors during the show in 2013, with many of them confirming their participation for the next event, we

have also had a lot of new companies approaching us to be part of the great line-up of industry brands all looking to gain the same success the exhibitors had last year."

Raphael Komori, Marketing Manager of DIGI+ / Nutec Digital Ink Brasil, one of FESPA Brasil 2015 exhibitors, this is a very positive change: "Every change, when planned with care following all the rules and agreements previously signed, bring us benefits. FESPA planned the enlargement very well, and it will provide more comfort and more business opportunities with more visitors". For Komori, "FESPA Brasil brought its concept of internationals trade shows, offering more exhibitors, information and corelated segments of visual communication".

The event will be host to all the major industry players, as well as providing its unique proposition of high quality educational content. The International Congress will return to cover important market specific themes, and the World Wrap Masters competition will be an emotive feature again.

FESPA Group Exhibition Manager, Michael Ryan, comments "We are delighted with the support we have received to date in Brazil, and this further expansion ensures we can deliver a larger, more comprehensive event in 2015. Our aim is always to inspire the print community and ensure they have access to the latest innovations and industry trends.

With more exhibitors and focused educational features, we are confident the show will achieve that, and attendees will be able to explore future print capabilities."

FESPA Brasil, 18-21 March 2015, will

18-21 March 2015 To be held in March 2015 - Parallel to ExpoPrint Digital , which addresses the print market-oriented graph - the FESPA Brazil promises to present incredible releases from the best manufacturers entered the market in screen printing, digital printing large format , digital printing and clothing, signage and digital signage.

take place in the White Hall at the Expo Center Norte, in S達o Paulo. The event will be held in conjunction with ExpoPrint Digital 2015, the biggest exhibition for narrow format digital printing in Latin America.

Register online now to attend the event: www.fespabrasil.com.br/en/visitar/ cadastro. Print solution providers can view all the latest exhibition and industry news on the FESPA Brasil facebook page www.facebook.com/ fespabrasil. printingreview | march-april 2014 | 31

Goss International to showcase strategy for web offset development at IPEX 2014 Expertise spans the full range of high-speed web applications UK market at the forefront of commercial web offset developments Trade show exhibit highlights new direction At IPEX 2014 (Stand S3 – E295), 24 – 29 March, ExCel London, Goss International will highlight the broad scope of applications and opportunities made possible through its ongoing development of web offset technology and support capabilities.

Key advances in the development of the Vpak technology and the new Magnum Compact press come under the spotlight, as well as groundbreaking investments in unique Sunday presses and a UKfirst hybrid M-600 system.

“We have responded to the changes in our industry environment by redesigning our business model to ensure competitiveness, longevity and ongoing support for customers,” explains Eric Bell, marketing services director. “As well as the recent restructuring around regional parts, service and support centers, the company has also been diversifying its product portfolio to serve customers in neighboring markets where Goss expertise provides an edge.”

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folding carton production.

The packaging market is an example where, since Goss last exhibited in the UK, the company has developed and installed groundbreaking Vpak web offset presses. Goss is also opening its first dedicated packaging technology center in the USA for demonstrations, testing and educational programs.

In the commercial web sector, Goss retains worldwide technology and market leadership. New UK

investments in Goss technology have been among the most highprofile developments in the graphic arts industry over the past year and have introduced a new wave of cautious optimism to the offset market. These have involved a largescale investment by Polestar in new press systems, including three Sunday 5000 presses to be installed shortly, and a new 48-page Goss Sunday 4000 press for York Mailing at the former Pindar site in Scarborough, which has just come into operation.

Goss will also soon announce a new hybrid M-600 press order, the first of its kind in the UK.

challenges in their markets, our customers need lean workflows, fast turnarounds, adaptable format capabilities, run length flexibility, high levels of automation and top print quality. Ipex will be an excellent opportunity to meet with existing and potential customers to discuss how we are responsive to these needs at a local level.� Another

development keeping Goss at the top of its market sectors is the successful launch of the Magnum Compact press, the most highlyautomated single-width press on the market. Designed to meet a global requirement for versatility and quick, easy and economical job changeovers, the press is suitable for book, newspaper and semi-

commercial printing in runs as low as 500 copies. Goss will showcase its unique features at a series of open house demonstrations this spring, and the first orders are expected to be announced publicly in March.

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News Advisory Alia Creative Consultants Creatively Showcase Their Packaging Innovations with the

HP Indigo WS4500 Digital Press

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P announced leading Mumbai, India–based packaging agency Alia Creative Consultants has installed an HP Indigo WS4500 Digital Press at its Vikhroli unit in Mumbai.

The new press will enable Alia to showcase state-of-the art innovations in packaging to customers and brands on its premises in a unique manner. Alia, which currently caters

mostly to brands in the personal care segment, plans to expand into the food and beverage market in the near future. With the investment in the HP Indigo WS4500 Digital Press, its customers will soon be able to see, touch and feel true and realistic packaging representations and choose what works best for them before embarking on large-scale production. Alia’s entire office has been redesigned to resemble a

supermarket to showcase the highvalue applications printed on the HP digital press.

“We are excited with the prospect of pushing our creative boundaries and to now have the ability to cost effectively produce prototypes with press-like quality for our customers with the HP Indigo WS4500 Digital Press,” said Sethunath Padmanabhan, director, Alia Creative Consultants. “Providing our customers with instant proofs identical to the final job is what will set us apart from the rest. Our client portfolio spans the globe and this will help further our ability to showcase our creativity and leadership in the packaging space.”

The HP Indigo WS4500 Digital Press is a high-productivity, cost-effective digital solution designed for highvolume, 24/7 operation. Alia's production and client servicing teams will now be able to work around the clock and provide clients with quick turnaround. “The quick turnaround time with the HP Indigo WS4500 Digital Press means that jobs that earlier took us a couple of days are now being turned around within 12 hours. This added value will strengthen our ability to provide unrivalled customer service,” Sethunath added.

The HP Indigo WS4500 Digital Press delivers superb print quality at a high print speed over a wide range of substrates, bringing state-of-the-art capabilities to a variety of packaging applications. The HP Digital Press

uses the unique HP ElectroInk liquid ink technology—the only color process in digital printing that equals the quality and color range of offset.

It also comes with one-shot color printing that enables all color separations to be laid down simultaneously on the final substrate, preventing registration issues and allowing one to print on a broad variety of substrates.

“Alia Creative Consultants have stayed ahead of the curve with world class innovations in the packaging space and HP Indigo offers the ideal technology to showcase their work,” said Mr. A. Appadurai, country manager, Graphics Solutions Business— Indigo and Inkjet Digital Press Solutions, HP India. “The HP Indigo WS4500 Digital Press accepts an ever-expanding array of substrates such as plain and embossed papers, synthetic materials, as well as specialized substrates, and will help Alia raise the bar in packaging innovation.”

About HP HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. With the broadest technology portfolio spanning printing, personal systems, software, services and IT infrastructure, HP delivers solutions for customers’ most complex challenges in every region of the world.

More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http:// www.hp.com.

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Transforming print into value

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he print, media and publishing landscape looks very different today than it did ten or even five years ago. Yet, despite print volumes declining in some segments , in others print continues to grow despite the evolution of so much traditionally printed media into digital forms. The print industry around the world continues to demonstrate how innovation, creative thinking and sometimes even integration will ensure that print has a bright future.

In December 2013, international analyst Smithers Pira forecast an annual growth of 2 per cent for the print industry through until 2018. This growth is expected to be driven by growth in transitional economies, as well as added-value opportunities.

The key lies in turning print into something more than just ink on a piece of paper and instead developing applications where the printed ‘product’ itself is truly valuable.

Some of the high-profile examples of this include the evolution of fields such as printed electronics, 3D printing and of course, cross media.

Yet it’s not only these areas of technological innovation that are creating valuable print applications; sometimes it can be a creative use of well-established technologies that turns print from something disposable into a must-keep item.

One high-profile example of creativity giving rise to a valuable printed ‘product’ is the bottle labels in Coca-Cola’s 2013 ‘Share a Coke’ campaign. In the campaign, which originated in Australia before expanding to become the company’s largest ever global promotion, the soft drinks giant replaced its label with 250 of the most common first names from around the world in multiple different languages. This enabled

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customers to ‘share a coke’ with friends and family and has evolved into multiple campaign activations such as a summer tour in a number of different countries and a Christmas social media campaign.

The campaign has achieved enormous success for the brand, which has seen both sales and social media engagement with the brand increase.

For the most part, bottle labels were printed in two stages: first using conventional label printing for between 75 to 90 per cent of the design, and then digital print to enable the printing of variable names. In some activations, a specially developed can-printing technique enabled simultaneous printing of eight or twelve different names.

Gregory Bentley, European packaging innovator, Coca-Cola Services SA, says: “Different activations around the world saw variation being done in different ways. For example, production in Germany is of refillable PET bottles with wash-off paper labels, so we didn’t actually need to use digital printing for the labels that were on shelf because labels could be mixed to gain the variation in names.

We enabled true ‘personalisation’ there by making it possible for customers to go online and order a bottle with a particular name on; these orders were fulfilled using digital print.”

“The thing about the campaign is that, from a technical perspective, the labels aren’t actually ‘personalised’ per se,” he continues. “Our role was using digital print as an enabler for variable print and printing a selection of names so that consumers could do the personalisation themselves by finding a name on shelf and giving that bottle to someone or even

buying it for themselves.”

Bentley’s comments highlight the importance of creative thinking in developing truly valuable print applications that harness the capabilities of print technology to deliver a ‘product’ that makes the most of print’s benefits.

Exploiting the unique benefits of print – such as the physical and tangible – is another way in which print service providers are able to differentiate themselves by using print to do things that are not possible with electronic communications.

The social stationery arena – such as wedding invitations, change of address cards and thank you notes – provides a range of good examples where print is the value.

Wedding invitations, which are designed as much to be keepsakes as they are for their actual function, offer a wealth of creative examples.

From digitally printed passportthemed invitations for destination weddings through to bespoke laser-cut stationery suites, many wedding stationery printers’ websites read like a veritable glossary of different print technologies.

Print’s tangible, hold-it-in-your-hands quality is also being used to produce valuable products in the form of brochures for luxury brands, art galleries, auction houses and property developers, and the photo merchandise market is cashing in on print’s physical qualities too.

High margin printed products such as photobooks and personalised greetings cards are growing in popularity among casual and hobbyist photographers. 2013 research conducted in the USA by international industry analyst InfoTrends found that 32 per cent of snapshot photographers, 45 per

cent of family memory-keeper photographers, 57 per cent of hobbyist photographers and 71 per cent of advanced hobbyist photographers had ordered some kind of photo merchandise in the preceding year. With more than 20 per cent of European camera owners (including smartphone users) indicating an intention to order a photobook (or photobooks) in the future, photo merchandise is clearly a big growth opportunity internationally.

Moving on from the creative and the tangible, another technique being used increasingly to create valuable printed pieces is the physical integration of print with digital technologies using cross media.

One example of this can be seen in technologies such as Americhip™ and TV in a Card, which are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in print with applications – from the first Video in Print® advertisement in US Entertainment Weekly in 2009 through to greetings cards featuring video in 2011 and the Microsoft Office 365 magazine advertisement that turned an issue of Forbes into a Wi-Fi hotspot in 2013.

Russell Lawley-Gibbs, Inventor and CEO of TV in a Card says: “What our customers find so appealing is the power to combine the most powerful communications medium – video – with the precision targeting that is possible in printed direct marketing. It means that they can target hard-to-reach customers with specific messages and make sure that their videos are viewed by the people that they want to see them. Additionally, because the combination of video and print has such impact, we’ve found that their messages often ‘go viral’ as recipients share the piece with friends, family, peers and colleagues.” Cross media technologies such as QR codes are also being

used in product packaging and retail displays with increasing frequency.

Certainly research published in 2012 by internet behaviour analyst ComScore found that of the 14.2 million smartphone users in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK who scanned a QR code in a threemonth period, 38 per cent scanned a QR code printed on product packaging.

Inspiration Avenue – a gallery celebrating powerful print opportunities and impact statements and information demonstrating the crucial role of print, and its versatility across a number of major themes from around the world – will give visitors access to develop their understanding of how the integration of print and digital media

boosts marketing campaign results.

Co-located with Ipex, Cross Media Production will enable print providers, publishers, agencies and brand owners with an opportunity to ‘get under the hood’ of building, managing and delivering cross media campaigns.

Taking place from 24th to 29th

March 2014 at the ExCeL London, Ipex 2014 and Cross Media Production will boast 130 content sessions and a wealth of opportunities to learn about ways print can create value.

More information about the event and registration details are available at http://www.ipex.org and http://www.cmpshow.com.

The growing popularity of interactive packaging is largely being driven by growth in online shopping, because as consumers become more accustomed to looking for additional production information, discount vouchers and discounts, they are increasingly looking to packaging for more information.

QR codes aren’t the only technologies being used to bring packaging to life – augmented reality (AR) and near field communication (NFC) are growing in prominence in both packaging and in-store displays as marketers seek to create an immersive retail experience.

Creative thinking paired with technological innovation is transforming the print industry. This is why the organisers of Ipex 2014 are focused on providing visitors with opportunities to learn more about how they can use new trends to grow their businesses. From Future Innovations and the Inspiration Avenue, through to the co-located Cross Media Production and World Print Summit, as well as a series of Masterclasses, Ipex will be abuzz with new ideas.

Future Innovations at Ipex will provide print service providers with a unique opportunity to find out in one place what is happening in the industry now and what areas have high growth potential for the next few years. Focused on areas such as 3D printing, printed electronics, digital print on packaging and photo applications, Future Innovations is aimed at providing insight into how applications are created and the solutions used in the production process, as well as providing inspiration. printingreview | march-april 2014 | 37

Canon to inspire visitors to ‘dive deeper’ into wide format printing at FESPA Digital 2014 laminated flooring, all enabled by its wide format technologies. Canon customer, Marco de Wert of Sanders Group (www.magnetservice.com) will also be explaining to the Digital Conference Theatre audience (at 15.0015.30 on (Thursday 22 May) how wide format printing transformed his business.

With Océ’s expertise and technology now fully integrated into its wide format portfolio, Canon is better positioned than ever to help Print Service Providers (PSPs) to extend their service offerings and become exceptional service providers.

Comprehensive solutions and services portfolio makes Canon single source for all wide format print needs Portfolio supported by inspirational customer success stories and exciting applications to grow customer businesses London, 05 March 2014 – At FESPA

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Digital 2014 (20-23 May 2013, Munich) Canon will demonstrate its capability to offer customers a single source for all their wide format solution and service needs. Visitors to the stand (Hall B1, Stand 310) will be able to learn about the array of large format printers, software and substrates that, supported by outstanding service, represent the

full breadth and diversity of Canon’s offerings to the market.

Committed to inspiring customers to achieve business growth and driving innovation in wide format printing, Canon Europe will also be showcasing a variety of customer success stories and applications, including bespoke printed wallpaper and

Whatever a customer’s core business, the Canon stand will provide the inspiration and innovation to help them identify areas in which to grow their business across the fast-growing wide format market. It will demonstrate to visitors how the combination of Canon’s imaging heritage

with industry-leading Océ technology provides customers with the ultimate business partner.

The portfolio of wide format solutions being exhibited on the Canon stand will range from roll-fed inkjet and UV flatbed printers, through workflow solutions and digital cutting tables, to the full range of Canon substrates. Highlights will include: The Océ Arizona 480GT, the market’s most versatile UV flatbed printer, with eight independent ink channels and the capability to print a decorative varnish or white layer on a large variety of substrates, including glass, laminated flooring and membrane switch overlays. It can create exciting and high value applications for Point-of-Sale (POS), signage and specialty applications The Océ ColorWave 900, which, thanks to raw speeds of up to 1,000 square metres per hour and powerful workflow, offers unprecedented large format colour production capabilities.

The Océ ColorWave 650 Poster Printer with its Océ CrystalPoint imaging technology for instantly dry poster prints for cost-effective, highquality POS prints delivered on demand on a wide range of media The Océ ProCut digital flatbed cutter – an automated cutting system that can streamline wide format digital printer workflow from prepress to finishing, delivering exceptional cut quality, versatility and productivity for all display graphic applications The Canon imagePROGRAF iPF9400, which incorporates LUCIA EX, Canon’s innovative 12-colour pigment inkjet system with image processing technology, to give the finest results for production, photographic and fine art applications.

Duncan Smith, Wide Format Group Director, Canon UK & Ireland, comments: “The wide format market is one sector of the printing industry that is continuing to expand because of the growing number and variety of exciting applications that can be realized on wide format

digital printers. Thanks to the unrivalled combination of printing and finishing systems, RIP and workflow software, substrates and services we can offer customers, Canon is ideally positioned as an expert source to satisfy all indoor and outdoor graphic arts wide

format demands and to support companies in the long-term growth of their businesses. We want to help our customers to become exceptional service providers, so I’d invite them to come and find inspiration on the Canon stand – they won’t be disappointed.”

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Konica Minolta partners with Karishma Computers & Digitronics info Solutions to strengthen their market in Delhi Partners with Karishma Computers for A4 printers Konica Minolta Business Solutions India Pvt. Ltd., one of the world class brands in printing industry partners with Karishma Computers in New Delhi to distribute its products in A4 segment in the Delhi market.

Mr.Kamal Kapoor from Karishma Computers expressed his views on their collaboration with Konica Minolta and said “We are excited about the partnership and want to grow the business together. We are confident about the goodwill of the Konica Minolta brand & product and look forward to building our business based on the reputation and the technology prowess that comes with it.”

Mr.Kuldeep Malhotra, EGM Sales, Sales &Managing Division, Konica Minolta Business Solutions India Pvt. Ltd., said, “In this short span of our presence in India, we have been able to establish our brand position as a front runner and our regional partners will help in augmenting this position. We cherish our partners and look forward to a long partnership with Karishma Computers & Digitronics Info Solution. Our wide range of products under A4 printer category with high speed and vibrant colour quality are the differentiator in the market. The technology along with the support services that we offer in conjunction

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with our partners will help us to gain the market share. I am confident this partnership will help us establish even firmer ground in this segment of printers.”

Konica Minolta’s Printer ranges are highly affordable and offer remarkably high image quality and consistent results through the entire print run. Its services and print quality are exceptionally fine and its compact size makes it ideal for any office and home setting.

About Konica Minolta Business Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.: Konica Minolta Business Solutions is a leader in advanced imaging and networking technologies from the desktop to the print shop. Konica Minolta is the global developer, manufacturer of multi-functional peripherals (MFPs), printers, equipment for production print systems and graphic arts, equipment for healthcare systems, measuring instruments for industrial and healthcare applications, inkjet print heads and textile printers for industrial use, and related consumables and solution services.

It is also engaged in the development, manufacturing and sale of electronic materials (including TAC films), lighting source panels, functional films (including heat insulation films), and optical products (including lens units). To know more please visit http:// www.konicaminolta.in

manroland web systems Wins Upgrade Order at Two Gannett Sites

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he Indianapolis Star, with five GEOMAN presses, and The Daily Advertiser equipped with two UNISET presses orders retrofits to modernize their pressroom equipment.

Gannett Publishing Services has chosen the expertise from manroland web systems Inc. to upgrade and retrofit the press control systems on their manroland web systems presses at The Indianapolis Star in Indianapolis, Indiana, and at The Daily Advertiser in Lafayette, Louisiana.

The upgrade project has already begun at both plants, with planning to ensure daily production will not be interrupted in any way. The upgrade includes a modernization of the obsolete PECOM Controls, parts of the drive controls and I/O hardware which will guarantee not only increased uptime due to better parts availability, but also increased productivity and efficiency at both sites. The complete upgrade also leads to improved online diagnostics possibilities via the automatic diagnostic server system.The project includes a comprehensive replacement of old InterbusLOOP components with new I/O based Interbus modules, as well as the retrofit of the controller hardware and configurations, wiring diagrams, and controller-specific documentation.

Along with the hardware and software retrofits and reconfigurations, manroland web systems will also provide extensive training to the customer on the maintenance of the new systems for both plants.manroland web systems is utilizing an incremental approach to these upgrades, unique to the controls upgrade industry for Newspapers. Rather than replacing the entire systems, manroland web systems’ engineering and technical teams carefully assess the technology at each plant, rate the urgency of each component upgrade, and utilize the existing framework of the existing presses to provide maximum cost efficiency.

This gives the customer the option to do these upgrades over time, and reduces the need for excessive capital expenditures. “We are pleased to work with manroland on these updates to The Indianapolis Star and The Daily Advertiser press equipment. This process will ensure we have the most up to date technology allowing us to be more cost-effective and efficient,” stated Bill Bolger, Gannett Global Publishing Services Vice President, Central Region.

Smart Labels – Smart Packaging

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ith Primera’s digital label printing equipment product labels really

stand out

Smart product labeling and packaging is extremely important and plays a significant role in the consumer’s purchasing decision.

Manufacturers of almost any type of product often find themselves in need of short- to medium-run, fullcolor customized product labels.

The reasons are many: for use on prototype products, promotional campaigns, and perhaps most often, because the manufacturer has many different products that are all produced in smaller quantities.

In all of these cases, the printed quality and appearance of these labels are extremely important.

Providing a professional appearance on packages can easily make the difference between a product selling well or simply sitting on the retail shelf. Putting the most professional color labels possible on products will set them apart from others. This is especially important for smaller manufacturers who can actually increase their sales by making their products stand out through innovative packaging and labeling. It also allows manufacturers of all sizes to offer private label goods in smaller quantities.

short- to medium-run jobs in various sizes. It’s the first laser printer to print on pre-die cut label stock. With 2400 dpi print resolution and print speed of 5 meters per minute, CX1000e delivers professional fullcolor print quality along with highspeed production. CX1000e output has much deeper and far more vibrant colors. Dot patterns are virtually imperceptible. And for the most precise color control, Pantone-approved spot color support is included.

CX1000e prints onto many different laser-qualified label materials including pressure-sensitive plain papers, white and clear polyesters and more. A wide range of approved matte, semi-gloss, highgloss and specialty food and beverage label materials are available as well as eco-friendly substrates.

Printed labels are waterproof, highly scratch, smudge and tear-resistant.

Ink is also highly UV-resistant so printed labels can be used indoors or outside. New to Primera’s

extensive range of label materials is the Vintage Textured Paper Material, which comes with a plain paper surface, a water-soluble adhesive and an unbleached liner. Even though this biodegradable label material is not waterproof because of its composition the printing results are outstanding.

“Manufacturers and distributors from all kinds of industries but especially from the food and drink industry often want to produce higher quantities of their own high-quality labels in-house. Our new CX1000e is the best-in-class solution for that kind of application,” explained Andreas Hoffmann, managing director of Primera’s EMEA office Primera Europe. “Producing your own labels on CX1000e not only saves time and is far more convenient, but it almost always saves you money, too.” Ordering massive quantities of pre-printed labels is no longer needed, there’s no lead time and no set-up charges, either.

Design changes can be accom-

plished immediately so there’s no wasted inventory.

If finished rolls are needed, the FX1000e Matrix Removal System is the perfect accessory to the CX1000e Color Label Printer. In a single automated process the FX1000e removes the waste label matrix while slitting and rewinding the printed labels to finished rolls.

Finished label rolls are tightly wound and ready to be applied either manually or by most label dispensers or automated label applicators.

The FX1000e is available either with a single or double rewinder mandril.

At IPEX show, held at ExCel, London, UK, March 24-29, 2014, Primera will be presenting its digital label printing solutions to the international audience at the company booths # N3-D290 and N4-D310. Primera employees will happily inform visitors about Primera’s inkjet- and dry toner-based label printing equipment, the wide rang of label materials and their different usability.

Primera Technology, Inc., a leading manufacturer of specialty color printers widely known for its inkjetbased label printers, has successfully developed short to mediumrun solutions using color laser technology, such as the CX1000e Color Label Printer, a roll-to-toll dry toner-based laser printer. Designed for in-house production of professional-quality product labels, CX1000e is ideal for producing printingreview | march-april 2014 | 41

CENTRO STAMPA QUOTIDIANI AND Q.I. PRESS CONTROLS SIGN FOR ITALIANS FIRST: CLOSED LOOP COLOUR ON NEWSPAPER PRESS the latest added IDS features, dampening control, drew my attention.

The dampening-supply in the printing units may fluctuate at times and is now fully automatically identified and adjusted by IDS, and all at the same speed at which colours are adjusted. So, less worries about the control of the two-component offset process, ink and fountain solution control as they are now both automatically restrained by IDS.”

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entro Stampa Quotidiani (CSQ) and Q.I. Press Controls both will have their premiere in the Italian market.

For the first time a newspaper press will be equipped with closed loop colour control: IDS on CSQ’ WIFAG OF373/6 newspaper press. The investment will be for 8 IDS scanners for closed loop colour including dampening control.

Centro Stampa Quotidiani (CSQ) is a modern newspaper printing company which started in 2000. It was built as a separate printing company by 2 editors who merged their printing force. Their architectural attractive site in Erbusco houses ‘state of the art’ technology, with 2 WIFAG presslines: a WIFAG OF370/ 42 | march-april 2014 | printingreview

GTD consisting of 10 printing towers and 2 folders and a WIFAG OF 373/6 with 8 printing towers and two folders installed in two phases in 2008 and 2010. CSQ prints about 15 titles daily, amongst which national and local newspaper and foreign titles for local distribution.

The total annual circulation is 125 million copies.

“We always follow new developments in the market very closely. As we already were familiar with Q.I. Press Controls because of the installation of their first generation colour register system (IRS) on our WIFAG OF370GTD press in 2005, we followed the developments on their IDS closed loop colour control as well,” states Dario de Cian, General Manager CSQ. CSQ will be the first

newspaper printer in Italy to work with closed loop colour control, enabling the press to reproduce colours extremely accurately and consistently throughout the run. This will generate savings in labour and waste.

“Given the good experiences with Q.I. Press Controls being our supplier during the past years, their continuous drive to deliver innovative, reliable solutions that comply to customer needs and their good customer service made us decide to invest in their IDS closed loop colour.”

Dario de Cian proceeds: “I was impressed by customer visits and by the results achieved in several business cases. Especially one of

Jaco Bleijenberg, International Director of Sales & Marketing of Q.I. Press Controls: “We are very enthusiastic about this order. Not only because again it proves the growing importance of closed loop colour control in the newspaper printing industry. This installation will also represent an important reference site for our Southern European market.”

Carlo Caporizzi, CEO of GMDE and Q.I. Press Controls’ agent for Italy: “This result confirms the good quality of Q.I. Press Controls’ solutions and of its organization given that CSQ is a satisfied QIPC customer since its start many years ago.

We are proud to be partner of Q.I.P Press Controls and a recognised solution provider of CSQ with which we have a very long story of positive relationship and mutual respect.

CSQ with this new project, demonstrated once again its attitude to invest in innovation to keep their facilities always ahead on the market”.

PUNJAB KESARI GROUP SUPORTED BY Q.I. PRESS CONTROLS IN EXPANDING MARKET

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unjab Kesari Group in Jalandhar, India, one of the biggest printing groups in Northern India, is expanding its market. Q.I. Press Controls is supporting their strategy by installing 129 mRC+ register control camera’s for both colour register and cut-off register on different press lines.

Punjab Kesari Group is pursuing growth. Not only by adding additional editions in markets such as Delhi, Simla, Bathinda and Rohtak, but they also want to further improve the quality level of their products. They are investing in completely new printing plants and are simultaneously upgrading existing presses with more automation like motorization, automatic colour and cut-off register controls, spray bar dampening. “We are working from an ideologically and technologically sophisticated vision. Our business strategy keeps us in a profitable position and amongst the leaders in the newspaper industry,” indicates Mr. Amit Chopra, Vice Chairman & Jt. Managing Director of Punjab Kesari Group.

Punjab Kesari Group has put its trust into Q.I. Press Controls for automating the colour- and cut-off register control. Each of the seven 4-high printing units of the Manugraph Cityline Express will be equipped with 2 mRC+ camera’s for colour register control and 1 mRC+ camera’s for cut-off control with marks. The same goes for the six 4high printing unit counting Ronald Web Offset press: 129 register camera’s in total. The mRC+ is a digital camera with an integrated microprocessor ensuring that the measured data is processed in real-

time. It has 3 functions in 1 scanner: colour register, cut-off register and sidelay register. As the camera can read from an unsupported web, the system can be mounted directly after the last print couple ensuring a very tight control loop. Because the different colours are automatically brought into register while starting up substantial savings can be realized with regard to labour and waste whilst enhancing the print quality to a constant, high level.

“Because of good references from users of Q.I. Press Controls’ mRC+ systems our team was convinced that the partnership with Q.I. Press Controls would be the better option for our upgrade investment. The fully automated operation of Q.I. Press Controls’ systems, the user-friendly and logical operating interfaces will considerably increase the effectiveness of Punjab Kesari Group’s production platform.” Mr. Amit Chopra concludes: “We also feel that Q.I. Press Controls’ personal way of approaching customers whether it is in sales or service will be beneficial to us.”

“For us this order is important as with this order Q.I. Press Controls can add her first big Newspaper group in local language of the Northern part of India to her client base. It will help us to enter in other similar vernacular newspaper groups in that part of the country,” says Managing Director Vijay Pandya of Q.I. Press Controls India.

About the Punjab Kesari Group: The Punjab Kesari Group started their operation in 1948 with the publication of the Urdu daily Hind Samachar. Later the Hindi daily Punjab Kesari and Punjabi Daily Jag

Bani were added to their portfolio respectively in 1965 and 1978. In August this year, they started the publication of NAVODAYA TIMES, a Hindi daily from New Delhi. The four well established dailies have a combined circulation of around 1.15 million copies on week days and 1.2 million copies on Sundays.

About Q.I. Press Controls: Q.I. Press Controls develops and delivers innovative, high quality optical measure and control systems. We are globally active in the newspaper and magazine printing industry. Our total solutions are supported by a worldwide service network. These reliable systems are

Mr. Amit Chopra, Vice Chairman & Jt. Managing Director of Punjab Kesari Group. proven in the market of existing and new printing presses and offer our customers structural better results.

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Renz to show complete range of high speed punching and binding systems at IPEX 2014 They are proud to demonstrate these systems in Hall N3 - Stand C 300

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enz is continually addressing new pressures in the finishing sector, mainly from the printon-demand market, by introducing faster more automated equipment.

These machines are designed to meet the needs of clients who use both professional and desktop solutions for small / medium and large print runs. The focus of Renz at IPEX is the automation of each step in the production of loose leaf binding, the main focus being to provide solutions for processing variable print runs.

Some of the machines to be show cased are as follows: AP 360 fully automatic modular high speed punch, with an output of up to 100,000 punched sheets per hour. It has the ability to handle mixed stock including polyprop covers. Modular die insertion allows any loose leaf punch pattern to be punched. This machine bridges the gap between fully automated floor standing systems and heavy duty bench top punches. Complements the Renz wire binding machine ranges Mobi 360 / 500 for short to medium run book, photobook and calendar work.

AB 500 HS semi automatic high speed binding system is a fully automatic binding machine where book blocks are placed on to the in-feed (table) and automatically ejected. The machine allows for less product handling and full automation of binding. The machine is also capable of binding calendar sets with either nail hole or calendar thumb cut.

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Also on show at the Renz stand will be a large selection of well established punching machines.

From fully automated punches offering short setup times of less than 5 minutes to our most comprehensive range of heavy duty bench top / floor standing systems catering for both short / medium runs in standard and wide format options.

Renz continue to offer flexible and powerful solutions for any size print run, which can also be tailored to fit customer specific needs and reduce the labour to produce your product. Why not pop along and have a look at the most comprehensive range of punching and binding systems for wire, coil, comb and a range of accessories and see how they could work for you.

Daniel Pooley, International marketing manager comments ‘Renz are proud to be leading the way in binding innovations with continual improvements to their binding technologies demonstrating their ability to react to customer demands’.

Show highlights, what Renz will be producing: Using the latest Renz punching and binding machines we will be producing wire bound books, tent cards and calendars in both short and long run work demonstrating the key features of our product range for the digital printer, printer, print finisher, professional bindery, inplant, copy shop and bind on demand market.

About Renz Company Background / History: From humble beginnings starting life as a blacksmith shop in Stuttgart, Germany back in 1908, the Renz group has now grown considerably; expanding internationally with subsidiaries in 12 countries worldwide. Renz are now one of the world’s largest providers of punching & binding systems and continually striving to produce innovative solutions.

Renz boasts the biggest range of punching and binding options and will be pleased to demonstrate them to you.

Wire Comb Binding

Spiral Binding Plastic Comb Binding Punching & Perforating Laminating Systems Accessories Personalised binding covers Wire binding is increasingly becoming one of the most popular options for finishing documents such as books and presentations.

Wire binding benefits are that the document can be opened 360 degrees without impacting on the documents’ strength.

Loose leaf finishing is versatile, from calendar work through to book binding which allows the printer to fill their press all year round.

SUMBEL at IPEX 2014 Exhibition in London / England

24th March – 29th March 2014 / Hall S1 - Booth No. S1-E111

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t this year's IPEX in London, one of the world's largest trade fairs for the graphic industry, SUMBEL Company, Bremen will be presenting their product range " Sticking with System " .

For more than 60 years, SUMBEL has offered its customers in paper- and board converting industries process solutions for the application of different adhesives on paper, cardboard / greyboard, plastic surfaces or leather materials.

of adhesives including resin or dextrin glues, jelly or animal glues plus hot melt adhesives. SUMBEL offers these adhesive products worldwide together with the machines to their customers. The product range of SUMBEL’s Adhesives and Glues comply with most requirements in the graphics, automotive and furniture industries.

SUMBEL produces in Germany well designed and versatile Gluing Machines with glue roller sizes up to 1300 mm for application a wide variety of adhesives and glues .

At the SUMBEL stand at IPEX 2014 some devices and machines for manual production of book-covers will be demonstrated, including a low-cost system consisting of two machines, for laminating a wide variety of formats. In addition SUMBEL will show the well-known Edge Gluing Machine and a newly developed Hotmelt Roller Coater with an application roller size of 600 mm.

This equipment can use many types

Furthermore SUMBEL , together with

their U.S. partners GLUEFAST presenting on IPEX their Craquelure Coating, a water based acrylic coating that is applied onto photographs, lithographic prints, posters and canvas art décor. The coating provides protection – eliminating the need for glass - and the enhanced look of a hand painted artwork. It is applied with a brush or paint roller in seconds and is available in matte and hi gloss finishes

Facebook www.facebook / sumbel.bremen or at You Tube with demo movies of various application methods of machines and adhesives.

Sven Sumbel SUMBEL GMBH Carl-Stockhinger-Str. 5 28197 Bremen / Germany Phone : +49 421 5440 77 Mail : info@sumbel.de

Interested companies, not visiting IPEX 2014 Exhibition in London, will find SUMBEL with detailed information on the Internet at www.sumbel.com , on printingreview | march-april 2014 | 45

TECHKON GmbH

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ECHKON, a leading manufac turer of color measuring instruments for the printing industry announces new functions and features for its latest generation of the SpectroDens handheld Spectro-Densitometer.

New scan-function for individual control elements. The instrument can measure density and spectral values of up to 54 patches in one scan. Advanced pattern recognition algorithms secure correct readings.

For the scan no guide bar is required, the four wheels keep straight alignment while scanning.

Support of the common ECI/bvdm Gray Control Strips tvi10 and M i1 with ISO-Check function. The function allows users a performance check in accordance to ISO/PSO within 3 seconds.

New ISO 12647-2:2013 values available in SpectroDens. In December 2013 the new target values and tolerances for offset printing have been published. These values have been integrated into SpectroDens and software SpectroConnect already.

New paper indices to check quality of printing substrates are available now. Functions like Whiteness Berger and Stensby, Brightness TAPPI 452, Yellowness CIE and Opacity are helping to analyze the quality of paper.

The new SCCA reference value correction will allow printers to quickly and easily achieve an acceptable color match regardless of the presence of optical brightening agents in their substrates. The SCCA formula, developed by David McDowell, member of IDEAlliance Print Properties & Colorimetric Committee, calculates new aim points right on the instrument.

All news are available free of charge depending on the instrument

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version by firmware update of SpectroDens. The new firmware and software SpectroConnect can be downloaded at www.techkon.com The instrument will be showcased during IPEX show in London from 24th – 29th March, 2014 at the TECHKON stand N1C095.

About TECHKON TECHKON GmbH is a leading manufacturer of color measuring technology for the printing industry.

The company develops, manufactures, markets and supports innovative color solutions through measurement systems, software and services. The long-term experience in measuring technology and color communication helps users get always the right color, increase quality and reduced costs.

TECHKON provides its solutions for all areas of the printing industry. For more information please visit http:// www.techkon.com For further questions please contact Mr. Albin Baranauskas – albin_ba@techkon.com info@techkon.com TECHKON GmbH Wiesbadener Str. 27 • D-61462

KBA and Optimus exchanged contracts to seal their new sales and distribution partnership on 12th February. Here: Nicola Bisset, group managing director for Optimus, and Ralf Sammeck, KBA vice president for the sheetfed product house

KBA now distributor for Optimus MIS Partnership for efficient print company organisation

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BA and the Optimus Group have announced a partnership relating to worldwide sales and distribution of management information systems (MIS) from Optimus.

With effect from 1st March, press manufacturer KBA is to become a distributor for Optimus solutions such as Dash, Cloud and Cloud Mobile in the regions Western Europe, Asia-Pacific and USA/ Canada. Further markets are

expected to follow later.

Many sheetfed offset users around the world are interested in the capabilities of an integrated MIS, which can not only manage all its different substrates and processes, but also grows together with the company and its needs.

Various KBA customers are already using Optimus systems, and they have gained a good reputation for their outstanding flexibility and userfriendly implementation.

“We have already worked with other partners in this field in the past, and

our customers can continue to rely on our openness and flexibility if they wish to integrate existing or new KBA Rapidas into their preferred MIS solutions.

cooperation with such a renowned and future-oriented company. KBA possesses a broad, global customer base – also in countries in which we are not present to date.

But when we recently decided to offer MIS solutions as part of a closed-loop workflow with our presses, Optimus was our first choice,” says Ralf Sammeck, KBA vice president for the sheetfed product house.

Our partnership is a fantastic opportunity to reach further potential customers for our MIS solutions. KBA is similar to Optimus in the way it places the customer's needs in the foreground, and is well known for its excellent service.

The cooperation with KBA will enable both sides to further strengthen their brand image and reputation.”

Nicola Bisset, group managing director for Optimus, adds: “We are really looking forward to the

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Two KBA companies with production facilities in China

KBA-Metronic goes China (left to right): Oliver Volland, managing director KBA-Metronic GmbH; Kent Chen, KBA-Metronic Hangzhou; Thorsten Schnatz, sales director KBAMetronic, and Jason Gu, KBAMetronic Hangzhou

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hina has been the largest single market for printing presses from the Koenig & Bauer group for a number of years. It is already more than 20 years ago that KBA established its first local presence on this enormous market, where the current sales and service network comprises KBA Printing Machinery (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., further branch offices in Beijing and Guangzhou, and KBA (HK) Co. Ltd. in Hong Kong. More than 170 staff at KBA China provide professional and all-embracing customer services for Chinese users of sheetfed offset, web and special presses.

Speciality sheet feeders: KBA Machinery (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. It is possibly less well known that there are also KBA companies manufacturing and assembling press equipment in China. In 2010, for example, Koenig & Bauer AG 2010 acquired an 80% majority interest in MABEG Machinery (Shanghai) Co. Ltd (MMS). The company's 63 48 | march-april 2014 | printingreview

employees produce mainly sheet feeders for Chinese die-cutter, laminator and sheetfed printing press manufacturers, but at the same time also a variety of parts and components for the European supplier industry.

With effect from 01.04.2014, MMS will be operating under the new name KBA Machinery (Shanghai) Co. Ltd (then KMS for short). As chairman of the Chinese subsidiary, Herbert Nadj has already been reporting to KBA executive vicepresident for production Michael Kummert since July 2013. With his background in power electronics, Nadj travelled the world between 1986 and 1998 as a service technician and project manager for screen printing machines. From 1998 to 2008, he then contributed decisively to development of the Chinese subsidiary MMS as plant, installation and service manager for Mabeg Maschinenbau GmbH & Co KG, before moving on to Rudolf Fritz

GmbH & Co. KG, where he served as technical manager until January 2013. Nadj joined KBA in February 2013 and was appointed chairman of MMS / KBA Machinery (Shanghai) in the following summer. He now plans to expand business relationships to local suppliers in the upper market segment and in this way to win new customers. Given the ever higher quality of production, he also sees a good chance to expand deliveries of components to Europe.

Speciality marking and coding: KBAMetronic Hangzhou Co., Ltd. The Binjiang district of Hangzhou is an upwardly striving high-tech location. A modern high-speed train connects the area with Shanghai, approx. 200 km to the northeast. It was in Hangzhou that KBA-Metronic GmbH and partners founded KBAMetronic Hangzhou Co., Ltd. as a further sales and manufacturing company in summer 2013. The KBA specialist for industrial marking and

coding systems, which has its main offices in VeitshĂśchheim near WĂźrzburg, expects this investment to give a further push to international growth. Alongside KBA-Metronic, as majority shareholder, the remaining shares are held by In-Dun (HQ) Holding Inc. and In-Dun Co. Ltd. KBA-Metronic and In-Dun can already look back over a long partnership.

In-Dun has represented KBAMetronic in Taiwan since 2005, and in China since 2006. An assembly line for alphaJET inkjet printers is currently being set up at the Chinese factory. Know-how and certain key components, however, are to remain the responsibility of the German headquarters. A total of 23 employees will initially be handling manufacturing, sales and service for China and Taiwan. Additional sales offices are to be opened in Zhejiang and Guangdong. Expansion to supply the rest of the Southeast Pacific region is planned for the future.

First-time Ipex exhibitor, Transeo Media, to showcase the latest technologies that drive high-margin digital print Taopix brand symbolises today.

For those that want to download Taopix software and work on their photobook offline, the latest version of Taopix Desktop has been developed as the ideal solution. It includes the ever-popular album design software - Taopix Desktop Designer - which makes creating a beautiful photobook hassle-free. It also features a comprehensive production module and powerful Product Management Platform as standard.

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ranseo Media to hold first UK demonstrations of DirectSmile Cross Media Version 6

UK distributor and consultancy company, Transeo Media, will make its IPEX debut in March (24-29) at the London ExCel centre. Highlight of the company's stand (N1-B092) will be demonstrations of some of the most cutting-edge software platforms in the industry today for print, marketing and photo finishing.

Transeo Media has chosen to participate at Ipex 2014 to show visitors how its extensive portfolio can help enhance print services and increase profitability.

Exclusively on the Transeo Media stand, visitors will see demonstrations of DirectSmile Cross Media Version 6 - the first UK public

demonstrations of the new system since it became commercially available in January 2014. This latest version of the well-established multichannel marketing software takes building and managing data-driven marketing campaigns to a new level of simplicity.

Neil Bather, Managing Director, Transeo Media, explains, "The product not only enables users to create sophisticated marketing campaigns but also allows them to set up bespoke lead-management and -generation programmes, directly connected to CRM systems.

In addition, Version 6 features extended web-to-print capabilities for real-time online design and document configuration.

"These new capabilities, and the many other developments created

for Version 6, present numerous opportunities for companies looking to offer a more comprehensive, interactive web-to-print service, as well as those wanting to provide all-encompassing corporate websites."

Other highlights of the stand at Ipex include the latest Taopix software for the design, ordering and manufacturing of photobooks and photo gifts.

Launched at the end of 2013, Taopix Online, based on HTML5 technology, is an entirely browser based platform that works across a range of devices, including iPad and Android. This new solution makes it quick and easy to create a photobook or gift online and features all the production and ecommerce capabilities which the

"We have so many fresh, new products to present at Ipex including the comprehensive range of user-friendly Ultimate Imposition tools and Amazing Print web-toprint solutions - that we anticipate a busy and invigorating show for the visitors and ourselves," says Bather.

"With such a diverse range of cutting-edge software products relevant to the broadest spectrum of print professionals, Ipex offers the ideal opportunity to connect with them all in one place. We're looking forward to engaging with those who want to progress their businesses and use their digital presses to achieve higher margins from their printed products."

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STRATASYS INTRODUCES 3D PRINTER TO PROVIDE LOW COST ENTRY TO ADVANCED DIGITAL DENTISTRY These benefits are enhanced by the 3D printer's small copier-sized footprint, which makes it ideal for convenient and unobtrusive operation in any lab or dental practice.

"Stratasys continues to make digital dentistry happen and is fully committed to this market," said Avi Cohen, Director of Global Dental at Stratasys. "The Objet Eden260V Dental Advantage 3D printer is a cost-effective solution package that is designed to increase productivity and turnaround times while delivering precision prototypes and production parts."

New Objet Eden260V Dental Advantage 3D Printer Produces Highly Accurate Dental and Orthodontic Models, as well as Surgical Guides Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS), a manufacturer of 3D printers and materials for personal use, prototyping and production, recently introduced the Objet Eden260V Dental Advantage 3D Printer, which is easy-to-use and offers affordable access to digital dentistry.

For dental labs seeking faster treatment and an enhanced profit model, the Objet Eden260V Dental Advantage 3D Printer produces surgical guides and dental models in-house directly from intraoral scanner output. Similarly, orthodontic labs may reduce costs by 3D printing accurate and smooth models for orthodontic appliances, which can help them increase their 50 | march-april 2014 | printingreview

competitive edge.

The new 3D printer features a custom-tailored materials package and a build tray that is 20 to 40 percent larger than that of alternatives for the dental sector. This allows users to improve workflow and optimize productivity by printing more models in a single build. The 3D printer also features printing speeds up to 33 percent faster than other dental 3D printing products.

Based on Stratasys' successful Eden platform, the Objet Eden260V Dental Advantage 3D Printer harnesses Stratasys' pedigree of innovation to enable production of ultra-high resolution 3D models.

The Objet Eden260V Dental Advantage 3D Printer Offers: • Professional grade technology • Consistent, accurate results • Easy-to-use operation with fast turnaround times • Clean, safe materials • Small, copier-size footprint with quiet operation More information about the Objet Eden260V Dental Advantage is available on the Stratasys website at Objet Eden260V Dental Advantage.

Revolutionary Digital Gateway, appadda, Makes WorldWide Debut at Mobile World Congress appadda launched for fast, affordable, revenuedriving access to digital content without Internet connection Winjit Technologies announces the worldwide launch of appadda in the What's Next Pavilion (Hall 8, Stand 8.0B58) at Mobile World Congress, 24 - 27 February. A revolutionary concept, appadda enables the monetisation of digital content that can be downloaded or streamed to mobile devices where Internet connections are unavailable or too expensive. "appadda brings fast, easy and affordable content download services to developing countries where people have mobile devices, but limited or unstable internet access," said Abhijit Junagade, cofounder, Winjit Technologies. "In the developed world, appadda presents a unique opportunity for businesses to provide internet access and easily accessible digital content, including music, games, apps and films. This is an exciting, wholly new opportunity for all kinds of businesses to enhance and add value to their services and create new revenue streams."

Content is purchased via vouchers sold at appadda enabled locations.

This ground-breaking new platform is ideal for use in shops, restaurants, hotels, on public transport and many other public places. (Click here to see how taxi cabs in South Africa are using appadda.)

More than just a source of digital content, appadda is a brand new distribution channel enabling app developers, publishers and other content providers to share and sell their products without previous connectivity barriers. (Click here to see in more detail how the model works.)

Also shown on the appadda stand will be Winjit Technologies' onestop solution Enterprise Mobility Framework - with applications that enable individuals to keep in touch with the essential functions of their businesses while away from the office.

Winjit Enterprise Mobile Framework (WEMF) offers a framework for businesses to seamlessly adopt a mobility system that helps to enhance productivity, increase revenue and reduce cost. From secure web connections and app monetising solutions, to sophisticated content aggregation across different media and sources, WEMF offers a solid platform for a tailormade solution.

For more information, please contact: Aishwarya Bodke aishwaryab@winjit.com Phone : +912536633999 www.winjit.com or Clare Porter clare@bespoke.co.uk The Bespoke Agency +44 (0)1737 215200 www.bespoke.co.uk printingreview | march-april 2014 | 51

Earthinks® launched to offer “the most natural inks on the market” for flexographic and screen printers

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olar Inks, specialist supplier of inks for flexographic and screen printing, has launched Earthinks®, a range of environmentally friendly water-based flexographic and screen printing inks, that it considers to be the most natural solution on the market today.

Earthinks offer sustainability benefits as well as high-performance and are a cost-effective alternative to standard inks.

Sustainability and environmental concerns are entering a new phase, where there is now an expectation on the part of brands and end-users to monitor the impact of their packaging and printing throughout the supply chain. These concerns extend to using renewable resources, non-damaging chemicals, waste management and resource-efficient packaging.

To address these issues, Solar Inks has developed new inks from sustainable and non-polluting resources. They have been designed to provide printers and converters with high-quality and versatile inks that can be used to further achieve their environmental goals, while meeting customer expectations.

performance or price. Earthinks has been developed with a low viscosity and low foaming levels to deliver sharp images with lower dot gain than standard inks. It does this while offering stability over long runs due to its unique pH-independent technology.

In-house colour mixing is also an option, providing printers and converters the ability to facilitate special colour production ondemand.

Earthinks can be used on a wide variety of substrates to print corrugated and flexible packaging, labels, envelopes and a full range of papers from till rolls and paper cups to paper bags and gift wrap, including recycled stocks.

More than just ink

Performance and versatility

Earthinks offer more than just an environmentally sustainable alternative to standard inks. An ink recycling programme saves time and waste, while online colour matching and product ordering ensure a streamlined and efficient customer experience. What's more, customers can access their full order history online, evaluate stocks and usage and review technical service visit reports.

"Earthinks marks an important development in sustainable printing," said Jonathan Mack, owner of Solar Inks/Earthinks. "We have worked hard to provide affordable, highquality inks that meet today's demands for environmental care as well as matching that with environmentally-friendly packaging. In addition, our recycling programme ensures minimal waste and good value for customers ."

With Earthinks, high environmental benefits do not diminish ink

For further information visit us at www.earthinks.co.uk.

Earthinks are made from natural ingredients including soy, starch, sugars, dextrin, tree resin, cellulose and other polysaccharides. Natural waxes are used to replace standard petroleum-based synthetics, and natural oils are used to defoam instead of mineral oils. Earthinks are glycol and silicone-free, contain no heavy metals and have near-zero VOC levels.

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Domino launches new customer demonstration centre to support growth of Digital Printing Division

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omino Printing Sciences has reaffirmed its commitment to the digital ink jet print market with •2.2 million investment in a new 3500m² state-of-the-art digital print demonstration centre close to its existing headquarters in Cambridge, UK. Barry Few, a long-serving Domino employee with more than 30 years’ service cut the ribbon at an opening ceremony on Tuesday 25th February 2014. These facilities will play a significant role in supporting Domino’s growth in the digital printing field.

Domino Printing Sciences’ Group Managing Director – Nigel Bond – provided insight into the company’s digital ink jet printing heritage and its journey over the last 35 years since it was founded. Philip Easton, Director of Domino’s Digital Printing Division, then outlined the company’s vision

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for future growth. A tour of the demonstration facilities followed, with live demonstrations of the company’s K600i, the Bitjet+ v4.5 and Domino’s latest digital 5-colour ink jet label press, the N610i, which was launched at Labelexpo 2013.

“As digital ink jet technology continues to make headway on more traditional printing methods – with customer demand from the label and packaging markets for such technology intensifying – it was a natural step for us to expand our digital printing facilities to accommodate this growth’, explains Philip Easton. “This demonstration centre, with its training, development and testing facilities, will enable us to showcase our latest technologies to existing and prospective customers, continue our investment in R&D and deliver even better training to our support and service teams. It’s an exciting chapter in the Domino story.”