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K 2016 kick-off drupa 2016 - the 5th Media Mundo congress "All in Print China" Preview Konica Minolta wins (BLI) award 2014 Goss packaging innovation technology award HP to Unlock New Capabilities for Photo Printing QuadTech - comprehensive range of solutions GES Dispensing Debut COLORSAT® GOSS PRESENTS DIVERSE WEB OFFSET Bringing you better business beyond borders Kiian Specialty Inks Launches PVC-free Plastisol Inks World’s First Auto-Follow Sports Drone HP Expands Production Inkjet Possibilities Brillant vehicle wrap Goss invites Labelexpo Americas visitors Official Packaging Innovations Groundbreaking flexo imager technology
THE INDIAN PRINTING INDUSTRY WILL REACH NEARLY $20.9 BILLION BY 2015
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ndia is poised to be number one in the world for printing by 2015. The country's printing market, currently valued at $12.1 billion, is projected to reach $20.9 billion by 2015." The printing industry in India is slowly progressing from the heavy machinery using industry to a more software-centric business. The Indian printers are today equipped with the latest computer controlled printing machines and flow lines for binding, while state-of-the-art digital technologies are used in pre-press. UV digital printing and inkjet technology are also on the rise in India. The advent of global brands, rising consumerism and growth of the pharmaceutical industry have seen an increase in the scope for package printing. Giving an optimistic outlook of the industry, the package printing sector is growing at the annual rate of 17 percent, commercial printing at a rate of 10-12 percent and digital printing at robust 30 percent. The digital printing industry is seeing significant transformations with new technologies & applications providing cost-effective and customized solutions. For the foreseeable future, offset and digital will not only co-exist, but will also complement each other- with offset taking the medium-to-longer jobs and digital performing on short-to-medium run lengths.
The booming Indian economy, increasing consumerism, entry of global brands in the country and opening of the sector to foreign investors are bound to offer growth opportunities to the industry. In India, the 3D printer market is nascent, according to 3D printer makers who also provide 3D printing services and DIY kits that can be merged with imported products and labelled “Made in India”. The printers, they say, are mostly used by smaller companies to “verify industrial designs and not for mass production”. According to Viral Sachde, founder of Bangalore-based Cycloid System, who supplies 3D printers to companies and educational institutions, “our clients typically are those who want to do industrial prototyping and make 5-10 units for use in the field”. He added that 3D printers in India are mostly the “thermoplastic” variety (as opposed to 3D metal printers) and are used for “customization of products in smaller volumes”. Globally, researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have gone a step ahead and added a fourth dimension, or 4D, to their printing technology which, they said in a press statement, opens up “exciting possibilities for the creation and use of adaptive, composite materials in manufacturing, packaging and biomedical applications”. The 4D printing concept, which allows materials to “self-assemble” into 3D structures, was initially proposed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology faculty member Skylar Tibbits this April, when Tibbits and his team combined a strand of plastic with a layer made out of “smart” material that could selfassemble in water. printingreview | september-october 2014 | 3
K 2016 kick-off Ulrich Reifenhäuser, Chairman of the Management Board of the Reifenhäuser Group and Chairman of the VDMA plastics and rubber machinery association, will retain his position as Chairman of the Exhibitors’ Council. Dr. Rainer Büschl, Innovation & Knowledge Management Performance Materials, BASF SE, was appointed Deputy Chairman; he is also leading the concept committee. Thorsten Kühmann, Director of the VDMA plastics and rubber machinery association, will retain his position as head of the organisation committee. The Exhibitors’ Council K 2016 Düsseldorf is comprised of the following other members: Michael Baumeister Brückner Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG; Dr. Rüdiger Baunemann PlasticsEurope Deutschland e.V.; Boris Engelhardt Wirtschaftsverband der Deutschen Kautschukindustrie WdK; Dr. Harald Hammer Borealis AG; Juliane Hehl Arburg GmbH & Co KG; Ulf Kelterborn IK - Industrievereinigung Kunststoffverpackungen e.V.; Jan-Udo Kreyenborg Kreyenborg Verwaltungs GmbH; Felix M. Loose AGOR GmbH; Dr. Oliver Möllenstädt GKV – Gesamtverband Kunststoffverarbeitende Industrie e.V.; Dr. Peter Neumann Engel Austria GmbH; Hans-Peter Neuwald Bayer MaterialScience AG; Klaus-Uwe Reiß Mitras Materials GmbH; Peter Steinbeck Windmöller & Hölscher Maschinenfabrik KG; Pascal Streiff EUROMAP; Michael Träxler Evonik Industries AG. The K trade fair in Düsseldorf presents a unique cross-section of the raw material, processing and application technology industries. At tri-annual intervals, companies from all over the world use this fair to present their latest technological developments, current and future solutions. In October last year, the K 2013 with its impressive range of innovations and high number of business deals exceeded even the highest expectations. A total of 3,219 exhibiting companies and 218,000 specialists attended the K 2013. As in previous years, the most important international suppliers and service providers of the plastics and rubber industry will exhibit at the K 2016. Over the next few months, the organisers will define the main topics of the upcoming flagship fair and develop new concepts for presenting them. Invitations will be sent to exhibitors at the beginning of 2015.
First meeting of Exhibitors’ Council for plastics and rubber flagship fair in Düsseldorf / Ulrich Reifenhäuser will retain position of Chairman The first meeting of the Exhibitors’ Council is also the kick-off meeting for K 2016, which will take place from 19 until 26 October, 2016 in Düsseldorf. The panel of experts assembled to discuss the plans concerning the most important fair for the international plastics and rubber industry. The Exhibitors’ Council assists Messe Düsseldorf with its preparations in the run-up to K 2016 and provides consultancy on basic conceptual and organisatorial matters. Comprised of representatives from exhibiting industrial segments and from important industrial associations, the council covers the entire range of products and services presented at K 2016 – machine and plant engineering, plastics and rubber raw material and auxiliary production as well as the production of semi-finished products and industrial components made from plastics and rubber. 4 | september-october 2014 | printingreview
Esko and Highcon: a powerful digital duo for the packaging industry
OEM partnership brings unique software and finishing capabilities to digital workflow for folding carton production edits to design files at the point of production, ensuring optimal digital converting in the fast-paced world of digital packaging production. This minimizes downtime and maximizes productivity. We are very pleased to be working with Highcon to bring this innovative solution to the market.”
Esko, market leader in packaging design and workflow solutions and Highcon, developer of the Highcon™ Euclid digital cutting and creasing machine, expand their cooperation with an OEM agreement. Highcon will distribute, install and support the Esko CAD Digital Front End (DFE) software as complement to the 2014 MUST SEE’EMS award winning Highcon Euclid. This combined solution is available immediately on a worldwide basis. Today, Esko’s CAD software is already the standard for processing structural designs for production on the Highcon Euclid. It converts packaging structures to the finishing format required by the Euclid, which receives its CAD cutting and creasing information from ArtiosCAD prepared or converted DFX files. With the new OEM agreement, the Highcon Euclid now offers an onboard software tool, the Highcon Light Editor, that allows Euclid operators to take full advantage of the benefits of digital technology by editing crease and cut lines in the structural design of the job at the point of production, including the ability to incorporate last-minute changes. It also enables optimizing of nicks by increasing or decreasing their size or adding or removing them; and adding, removing or editing stripping lines. “We are proud of the opportunity
to partner with Esko, incorporating their industry-leading technology into our game-changing digital converting solution,” comments Eitan Varon, Highcon’s Executive VP. “We have been working with Esko since the beginning and are excited to extend this collaboration for the benefit of our existing and future customers. Flexibility is one of the key advantages of digital technology and by implementing the Esko CAD DFE, our customers will be able to perform a wide range of last minute edits that ensure the proper production of the package, promotional item, or greeting card that their clients require.” “This late-stage capability is especially important in an environment where run lengths and cycle times are compressed,” adds Richard Deroo, Product Manager Structural Design at Esko. “Packaging converters accept files from a wide variety of sources, and it is essential that they have the ability to control final structures at the point of production to ensure a consistent quality product with limited waste and downtime.” “Esko’s mission is to deliver integrated customer solutions that drive profitability throughout the printing and packaging supply chain,” concludes Deroo. “By partnering with Highcon to integrate Esko’s CAD DFE with the Highcon Euclid, the packaging workflow is streamlined through the ability to perform
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About Highcon (www.highcon.net) Founded in 2009 by Aviv Ratzman and Michael Zimmer, Highcon has developed a truly innovative digital cutting and creasing solution that is transforming the post-print market. The Highcon Euclid offers printers and converters design flexibility, and rapid speed to market, while eliminating costly production steps and reducing carbon footprint of folding carton production. Launched at Drupa 2012, the Euclid is installed at customer sites in Israel, UK, Belgium, Africa and the USA. Highcon is represented worldwide by channel partners and a dedicated sales force. About Esko (www.esko.com) Esko is a global supplier of integrated solutions for the packaging and labels, sign and display, commercial printing and publishing industries. Esko products and services drive profitability in the packaging and printing supply chain by reducing time-to-market and raising productivity. Portfolio The Esko product portfolio supports
and manages the packaging and print processes at brand owners, retailers, designers, packaging manufacturers and print service providers. For 9 out of 10 retail packages, Esko solutions are used in packaging management, artwork creation, structural design, prepress, 3D visualization, plate making, workflow automation, quality assurance, sample-making, palletization, supply chain collaboration and the production of signage and displays. The Esko solutions consist of an extensive suite of software and two hardware product lines: CDI flexo computer-to-plate imagers and Kongsberg digital cutting systems, complemented with professional services, training and consultancy. Enfocus, with its suite of automation solutions and PDF quality control tools for printers, publishers, and graphic designers, is part of Esko. Facts & numbers Esko employs around 1300 people worldwide. Its direct sales and service organization covers Europe, Middle East and Africa, the Americas and the Asia Pacific, Japan and China regions and is complemented by a network of distribution partners in more than 50 countries. Esko is headquartered in Gent, Belgium, and has R&D and manufacturing facilities in five European countries, the United States, China and India. Esko is a Danaher company (www.danaher. com).
Kung Lung’s Profile
Kuang Lung - Printing service provider of choice
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ounded in 1954, Kuang Lung has uphold core values of honesty and customer focus, and, for customers’ maximum satisfaction, advanced in printing process, efficiency, hardware and software for ever better high added-value, delicateness and innovation ever since. Kuang Lung has earned recognitions of more than 3,000 customers for premium service in the past 60 years, and made a rooted presence in the industry. Kuang Lung features itself teamwork of talents from the management, design and printing fields. Kuang Lung is specialized in integrated printing service solutions that benefit customers, public and private, at affordable cost. Kuang Lung is always considerate to help customers think more, do more, and benefit more. Kuang Lung is always customer’s right choice of a printing service provider because of the following strengths and principles: Strengths: Integrated multimedia design and printing, Great balance of design between quality and efficiency, Fast service and single window of contact, Small printing and customized service. Seven Principles: innovative thought, fine quality, efficient operation, customeroriented mind, whole-hearted service, professional technology, affordable price. Business Scope Kuang Lung’s service covers the following scopes: Graphic Design: LOGO, CIS Design, Poster Design, DM Design, Catalogue Design, Company Profile, Card Design, Handbook Design, Book Publication, Advertising 8 | september-october 2014 | printingreview
Light Box Design, Computer Graphics, Illustration, Corporate Mascot (Figure), Personal Digital Product, Booth Design, Event Design. Package Design: Product Package Design, Gift Package Design, Handbag Package Design, CD Package Design, Desk Calendar Design, Marketing Material Design. Multimedia: Website Design, Flash Animation Design, Software Interface Design, Programming Design, 3D Animation Design, Video Editing, E-book Production, Interactive CD. Fine Printing: Digital Printing, Lithography, UV Printing, Special Coating, Large Poster Output, Binding & Paper Folding.
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drupa 2016 is cooperation partner of the 5th Media Mundo congress on 17 and 18 November in Düsseldorf rethink sustainability: economic motivation for sustainable media production/ Keynote speaker Dr. Daniel Dahm, Club of Rome / NGO partner of the WWF, FSC and Antalis, IGEPA and SCA support the congress
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rupa will renew its long-term cooperation with the Media Mundo industrial action group. As in 2011 and 2012, drupa will act as cooperation partner of the 5th Media Mundo congress on the 17 November (Discussion on the evening before the event) and on 18 November, 2014 (all day) in Düsseldorf. This year, the congress will focus on the motto „rethink sustainability – economic motivation for sustainable media production“. In contrast to the mottos of previous years, which concentrated on ecological behaviour, one aspect of sustainable media production, the 5th Media Mundo congress will look into an equally important sustainability aspect: economy. Particularly affected by the current economic situation and faced with the challenge of having to consolidate its market position, the printing and media industry is looking for practical measures and the required initiative. The congress is supported by the WWF and the FSC as NGO partners, Antalis (Europe’s leading wholesale group for communication media), IGEPA (one of the leading in paper wholesalers Europe Europa) and the Swedish SCA group. Werner M. Dornscheidt, President and CEO of Messe Düsseldorf, underlines drupa’s commitment to this subject: “The issue of green printing and sustainability across the entire process chain will be one of
the focal points of drupa 2016. The aspect of sustainability has become a major concern of brand owners all over the world, and they expect their printed communication to adhere to “green” standards. This is a challenge for the industry and printing service providers, and they are well advised not to veer from the path that they have already chosen“. Meanwhile, green printing has also become an important selling point. In the first “drupa Global Trends Report“ (February 2014), 48% of all printing service providers reported that they used certified paper to accommodate customer requirements. Another 37% operate a sustainable waste management system, and 33% are committed to a certified environmental management system. “Economic production is an important motivation for achieving a sustainable media production, and as such it generates important effects of ecological sustainability“, says Rüdiger Maaß, Managing Director of the association of the media production industry. “Economy is the cornerstone of competitiveness – an issue that has become more important than ever before.“ The 5th Media Mundo congress will deal with topics such as “The effects of process optimisation“, “Energy efficiency“ and “Standardisation“. It will also provide an overview over different ways of thinking and provide some ideas on how to master this change and some answers the question of where this change might lead. International experts from science, environmental associations, politics and the industry will engage in a critical discussion about the current situation and about likely scenarios for the near future. Pioneers of sustainable media production will illustrate practical
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solutions as well as problems and unexpected challenges that they encountered. Keynote speaker Dr. Daniel Dahm, Club of Rome Dr. Daniel Dahm, member of the Club of Rome, has kindly agreed to present a paper on the “The conflicting areas of global overshoot“. 45-year-old Dahm is founding member of the Utopia foundation and the “Oekosoziales Forum Deutschland” (German eco-social forum) and is also member of different non-profit organisations. He has become internationally acclaimed because of his contribution to the Potsdam Manifesto of 2005. This paper explores the root causes of the current crisis and suggests a radical and far-reaching re-orientation for the future of human development. Renowned scientists and personalities from all over the world have already signed this manifesto. The congress also presents the following speakers: • Dr. Meike Gebhardt (Utopia AG) – How much sustainability do consumers want? • Uwe Lübbermann (Premium Cola) – Marketing with potential for the future
• Peter Jeschke (GC Graphic Consult GmbH) – Sustainability in printing • Alexander Rossner (zukunftswerk eG) – Communicating sustainability (Strategic tasks, practical advice and the argument of “benefit“) • Michael Müller (IPM) – Wasting resources leads to economic ruin (Top ten of the most striking action areas for printing service providers and purchasers of printed products) Tickets for f:mp members and visitors of former Media Mundo congresses cost EUR 195. Ticket price for nonmembers of f:mp: 295,00 Euro, members of FSC, Forum Corporate Publishing and the “Initiative Pro Recyclingpapier” will be charged EUR 245. Ticket price for the discussion on the evening before the event: EUR 50. Visitors who book their tickets before 31 August, 2014, will receive a EUR 50 bonus. For more information on the congress, please visit http://www.mediamundo.biz/ kongress/kongress2014. Contact: Press department drupa 2016 Monika Kissing/Anne Schröer (Assistent) Phone: +49 (0)211-4560 543 Fax: +49 (0)211-4560 87543 E-Mail: KissingM@messeduesseldorf.de / SchroeerA@messe-duesseldorf.de
Q.I. Press Controls and EAE join forces with all-purpose camera IDS-3D
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wo specialists in the field of print automation have joined forces to launch the latest innovation in quality automation, soon to be on display for the first time at WAN-IFRA’s World Publishing Expo 2014 in Amsterdam!
been embodied in the new IDS-3D camera system! The IDS-3D looks like and is positioned on rotary presses in the same way as the mRC-3D. However, the difference is under the “bonnet” and it can be identified by its blue exterior.
Rotary print to reap the benefits!
EAE’s takeover by the owners of Q.I. Press Controls’ has enabled developers in both companies to combine the best of both worlds and produce one full-colour print quality control and regulation system. Algorithms for the LOOP and IDS, for example, were implemented in a single new system: IDS-3D. All functions are now
The precursor had already been presented by Q.I. Press Controls at DRUPA 2012: the orange-coloured, dual-sensor mRC-3D camera system. At the time, the system was cryptically described as ‘offering a diversity of potential benefits’. These have now
executed with combined intelligence on full-colour print lines, without the need for any printed bars, strips or markings! IDS-3D also incorporates the same tried-and-tested automatic cleaning system as the mRC-3D. A cassette with a film in front of the lens ensures proper functioning of the system at all times. The camera is able to see whether the film has been smudged and cleans this whenever required. The launch of IDS-3D means that the market now has its own unique ‘all-inone’ system. The very same dualsensor IDS-3D camera has built-in process algorithms to ensure simultaneous closed-loop corrections, such as: Optimisation of the CMYK colour register, front-to-back register, unit2unit register and likewise the cocking register for heatset rotation presses.
keys, including water balance optimisation. Immediate recognition and signalling of incorrectly positioned print plates and irregularities and/or printing errors in relation to the virtual TIFF image and/or approved print. The first orders for this high-efficiency, closed-loop, all-in-one quality control system have already been placed. The IDS-3D camera signals the end for previous systems, which used different types of cameras for different functions on rotary presses. As from now there is a single solution for everything: IDS-3D. It’s also an extremely beneficial solution for retrofit upgrades for tasks sometimes carried out manually on rotary presses, such as colour corrections and fountain solution control.
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Devoting the passion • Printing the possibility • Previewing the future Organizers are paying all efforts on preparing for All in Print China 2014 to win the future
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The 5th All in Print China will be held at Shanghai New International Expo Centre during 14th to 17th November, 2014. The exhibition is jointly organized by the Printing Technology Association of China, China Academy of Printing Technology and Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Themed as “Inspiring Vision of New Printing Era”, the exhibition will showcase the latest technology and products in the global printing industry, covering a floor area over 82,000 m2. It is featured with the rapid development of digital technology, fusion of the tradition and digital revolution and perfection of printing process. It will incubate new products and markets totally different from traditional ones and create new modes of operation and industrial orientation. On the other hand, new business opportunities offered by digital printing, boutique packaging printing and functional printing will become driving forces for the application and popularization of new technologies. The 5th All in Print will present the latest technology and application portfolios in this field against the background of technological transformation. By providing a global platform for technological exchange, it contributes to the sector’s burgeoning development amid transformation. Exhibitor recruitment has been finished much earlier than the schedule with all booths sold out. The Organizing Committee of the 5th All in Print China kicked off exhibitor recruitment in April 2013, which was widely received by exhibitors and new comers in the industry. The recruitment lasted for only 7 months. The applying booth area increased dramatically. Applications by exhibitors through the exhibition website were far more
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than expectation. Originally, the organizing committee was planning to finish the recruitment on 31st July, 2014. The recruitment was finished on 28th February, 2014. The organizers tried to expand pavilions or build outdoor areas. However, due to the constraint of current conditions of the exhibition area, both efforts were futile. By the end of the exhibitor recruitment, exhibitors of over 10,000 m2 are still on the waiting list, who still would like to exhibit on All in Print China 2014. By the end of 31st July, over 500 exhibitors had signed booth agreements. All leading exhibitors from all the sectors of the printing industry have applied for exhibiting All in Print China 2014. There is a clear sign that top exhibitors will attend All in Print China 2014. Representatives in digital and pre-press sectors will bring their new products. They are Canon, HP, Founder, Konica Minolta, Epson, Fujifilm, Fuji Xerox, Ricoh, Kodak, EFI and Screen. Canon, in particular, will make its debut in the Chinese market after its integration with Oce. Canon will showcase its amazing new products at its grand floor area of 2,000 m2. HP will present many models of its Indigo at its 1,000 m2 booth. For printing equipment manufacturers, there are comprehensive delegations like Mitac-Synnex Group and Zhongde Group as well as representatives of offset printing press like Shanghai AFA Printing (Komori), HansGronhi (Shinohara) and Jiahe Dingxin (Mitsubishi Ryobi). Heidelberg will not showcase its equipment, yet it will participate in the concurrent
major forum and introduce its latest market strategies. As for packaging and post-press sectors, renowned businesses will make appearance like BOBST, Masterwork, Shanghai Yoco, ESKO, Shengding Group, Zhejiang Guowang, Qingdao Meiguang, Wutai Group and NEWPORT. The Zone of Printing Ink has always the highlight at All in Print China. At this edition, the Zone has attracted many mainstream exhibitors ahead of other zones. Over 20 businesses have applied for attendance and occupied a floor area of over 1,500 m2. They are Toyo Ink, Hangzhou Toka, Kingswood, Xiangchuan, New East, Siegwerk, Bauhinia Variegata Ink, Crown, Daihei Ink, etc. In the professional sector, suppliers of label equipment and materials like Taiyo Kikai, Sanki, Weifang Donghang, Zhejiang Weigang, Beijing Huaxia and LABELLONG will gather in the Label Zone… It’s expected that the 5th All in Print China will be a galaxy of star businesses and be the largest industrial gathering of China’s printing industry or at the global level in 2014. Gaining increasing attention of industry players with diversified publicity campaigns The organizing committee devotes much attention to the publicity of All in Print China besides the recruitment effort. There are 3 features in the publicity side: wide coverage, multiple approaches and new ways. Wide coverage: an integrative publicity network of media has formed in China and overseas for All in Print
Journalists gather at the pre-show press conference of All in Print China Show, held recently, in Shanghai.
China. As for domestic publicity, Keyin Media, one of the organizers, sorts out its media resources and joins with over 30 professional media to publish ads, news and dynamic information of exhibitors frequently according to the promotional plan. Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. makes full us of its worldwide media resources of drupa - international flagship fair of the printing and media industry, cooperating with professional media in Germany, the U.S., the UK, Austria, Russia, Japan, South Korea, India, Singapore and Pakistan to get All in Print China worldwide. Multiple approaches: Since the initiation of the 5th All in Print China, the organizers have held many press conferences and publicized All in Print China by participating in industrial activities in various forms. In May 2012, All in Print China 2014 Launching Press Conference was held during drupa 2012. In May 2013, another press conference was held at China Print 2013. In January 2014, a New-Year Return Banquet was held in Shanghai. In August 2014, a preview press conference before the exhibition was held in Shanghai. Leaders of the organizers took part in the Forum of Asian Graphic Arts Technology (India, March 2013), Graph Expo (Chicago, September), TiGAX (Taibei, October) and World Print and Communication Forum (June 2014). Their attendance was well supported and interacted by international exhibitors and trade organizations. In China, the red logo of All in Print China finds its way at various professional trade fairs and conferences. New ways: besides fully availing of traditional media, the organizers also explore and employ the publicity means of new media to expand the sweep of All in Print China. The organizers have developed official APP for the 5th All in Print China and put it online. Via the official APP, audience can get acquainted with the dynamic information, concurrent activities and exhibits of the exhibition beforehand. They can pre-register by phone, make appointments with exhibitors and inquire real-time information about the pavilion maps, dining, transport and accommodation on the site. All the ways are to facilitate visits to the exhibi-
tion. Rich exhibition information, user-friendly functions and easy-touse interfaces are the signature to mobile terminal. The official WeChat platform of All in Print China has been opened, which will provide convenient tour services and experience for more and more fans through WeChat.
major countries. They will explore topics like innovation and upgrading of the printing industry as well as the current situation and trends of the industry in the globe and Asia-pacific. All their opinions will enlighten Chinese printing businesses and be of vital importance to the upgrading of China’s printing industry.
All concurrent activities have been initiated with rich content and high-end positioning At each edition of All in Print China, the organizers elaborately prepare several high-end forums and organize rich concurrent activities. Meanwhile, exhibitors hold various press conferences and exchange meetings on the site. The concurrent events of All in Print China are expected to be fantastic.
China International Printing Innovation Summit Forum is the most high-end meeting at the 5th All in Print China. As one of the most influential exhibition of professional printing and packaging in 2014 worldwide, All in Print China has gathered numerous brand exhibitors in printing, prepress, digital and packaging sectors both in China and overseas. It’s also attracted the participation and attention from large-scale printing enterprises and manufacturers in the relevant industrial chain. China International Printing Innovation Summit Forum will function as the platform of sharing product strategies and market trends among the top manufacturers. Other heavyweight enterprises in and out of the printing industry will share their understandings and cases on innovation.
Up to now, 5 large-scale events hosted by the organizers have been arranged, including the Global Printing Summit Forum & the 14th Forum of Asian Graphic Arts Technology & the 12th Exchange Gathering of the Printing Industry from the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan (13th November), the China Printing Technology Forum (in the afternoon on 14th November), the Global Label Technology Summit Forum & the “Sun Cup” Awards Ceremony (14th November), “Digital Printing in China” Tech Summit Forum & “Keyin Cup” Digital Printing Awards Ceremony (15th November), the 2nd “Xinxing & Taiyo Cup” Printers’ Photography Award (16th November). The Global Printing Summit Forum is the main forum of All in Print China. Since its debut in 2003, the forum has been held successfully for 4 editions, winning high praises from industry players both at home and abroad. Sticking to its high-end and international style, the “Innovation, Opportunity and Future”-themed Forum will invite speakers to give keynote speeches, including leaders from the authorities of China’s printing industry and representatives from trade organizations of the sector in
Furthermore, the Gravure Branch, the Digital Printing Branch and the Specialty Printing Branch of the Printing Technology Association of China and Shanghai Pudong Printing Association are actively preparing for concurrent activities. All preparations for the 5th All in Print China 2014 are carried out in an orderly way. The organizers will continuously improve in all sides, tender considerate services for exhibitors and provide convenient conditions for attendance. Meanwhile, the organizers sincerely invite and join trade associations and organizations in the printing industry in China and overseas to recruit professional audience to attend All in Print China and concurrent activities. Look forward to meet you at All in Print China during 14th -17th November!
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Konica Minolta wins Buyers Laboratory (BLI) summer pick award 2014 Konica Minolta won it for its high performing product line Konica Minolta Inc has been awarded summer pick 2014 by Buyers Laboratory LLC, an independent company that evaluates office document equipment and solution products, for its excellent reliability, ease of use and great performance throughout BLI’s intensive lab evaluation. The devices completed BLI’s intensive two-month tests, 75,000 impressions evaluation with no negative reports, and no service required. Konica Minolta product line received excellent ratings in all categories of print image quality testing; the bizhub series was among the highest image quality results across the board monochrome devices tested to date. Expressing his pleasure on winning the award, Mr. Yuji Nakata MD Konica Minolta India said “We are delighted to see Konica Minolta product line winning this coveted award as a result of the exceptional test results for reliability and quality, and that it has received such high praise for its usability. Our aim is to help our customers to stay productive and efficient, and these are some of the most critical factors to ensure that” “Konica Minolta, true to the spirit of its corporate slogan, ‘Giving Shape to Ideas’, is enhancing the corporate value of its entire group by turning new ideas into solutions and products with high added value that meet diverse customer needs while raising the level of customer satisfaction.” Added Mr. V Balakrishnan EGM Konica Minolta India. In January of this year, Konica Minolta received the 2014 A3 MFP Line of the Year award for an unprecedented 4 times in a row. This is proof of the success of Konica Minolta’s ongoing quest to meet different customers’ needs across diverse work environments, and its commitment to the development of a wide range of products featuring advanced, user-friendly technology. Product features of Konica Minolta that stood out among others were its high level performance, durability, and a conveniently designed control panel with touch and swipe scrolling. The Bizhub series offers great features, but above all the high and exceptional image quality of Konica Minolta printers is unmatchable. 14 | september-october 2014 | printingreview
About BLI Picks Twice a year with its Pick awards, BLI gives special recognition in each category to those products that provided the most outstanding performances in BLI’s exhaustive lab tests. BLI’s awards stand alone in that they are based on a rigorous battery of lab tests that takes approximately two months to complete. The evaluation includes an extensive durability test, during a portion of which each unit is run at the manufacturer’s maximum duty cycle. BLI’s durability test is unique among office product evaluations and uniquely qualifies BLI to assess reliability, a critical factor for buyers and IT directors. Other performance attributes evaluated include ease of use, media handling, productivity and value, among others. Each product that successfully passes BLI’s lab test earns BLI’s Recommended or Highly Recommended seal and a BLI Certificate of Reliability and the best performers qualify as Pick contenders. Conse-
quently, a BLI Pick is a hard-earned award that buyers and IT directors can trust to better guide them in their acquisition decisions. 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
New member of the international packaging family Premiere of trade show quartet SWOP - Shanghai World of Packaging in November 2015 Messe Düsseldorf has enhanced its successful product family of international packaging trade shows with new events in a highly exciting market. The SWOP - Shanghai World of Packaging, four events which will present all stages of the packaging value added chain and related processing segments, will be launched in November 2015.
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longside the well-established CHINA PHARM, the China International Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Industry Exhibition, the PacPro Asia, the FoodPex and the BulkPex will have their premiere. For all companies interested in the growing Chinese market, the SWOP - Shanghai World of Packaging provides a perfect stage for presenting their products and solutions to a large audience, for making new business connections and for exploring the potential for new partnerships. The trade show quartet was organised by Messe Düsseldorf and its subsidiary Messe Düsseldorf Shanghai in cooperation with their long-standing partner Adsale Exhibition Services and the China Center for Food & Drug International Exchange (CCFDIE). SWOP is promoted by the Forum Packaging Materials, newly established by the associations Food Processing Machinery and Packaging Machinery, Plastics and Rubber Machinery as well as Printing and Paper Technology within VDMA. All four trade shows will take place from 17 to 20 November, 2015 at the Shanghai New Exhibition Center (SNIEC). The PacPro Asia, International Trade Fair for Packaging, Material Production and Processing, will deal with the production and conditioning of packaging products made from a range of materials such as paper, plastic, glass, wood, woven textiles and metal. Other areas of application presented at this event are package printing, labelling and recycling. With its wide range of exhibits, the PacPro Asia will cover the different segments presented by the Düsseldorf trade shows of drupa, interpack, glasstec and K. Exhibitors at the FoodPex, International Trade Fair for the Food Processing and Packaging Industries, will concentrate on presenting packaging solutions for the food and beverage industry. It is predicted that in 2015, China will supersede the USA as the largest food market in the world, with an anticipated increase of the market volume to more than EUR 1bn. Accordingly, there will be numerous business opportunities for modern packaging technology and materials, processing and bottling systems as well as testing, safety and disposal systems. The BulkPex, International Trade Fair for Technology and Equipment in Bulk Packaging, is the trade show organiser’s response to the specific requirements of the Asian market in general and the Chinese market in particular. As the third-largest nation in the world in terms of land area and with the highest population world-wide, China not only has vast transport routes, but it is also export champion and the second-largest importer of goods in the world. Therefore, external and bulk packaging plays a major role, and the BulkPex will present technological solutions for this particular area. In addition to this, the trade show will exhibit machines and equipment as well as labelling and goods tracking systems.
About the Organizers Messe Düsseldorf Shanghai Co., Ltd (MDS) Messe Düsseldorf Group is ranked among the TOP 5 Trade Show organizers worldwide. Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co. Ltd, the subsidiary of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, is committed to introducing Düsseldorf world’s no. 1 trade fairs to China. Since being established, MDS has successfully organized B2B trade fairs in Mainland China for the following industries: printing, packaging, wire & tube, plastics, renewable energy, medical devices, safety& health, wine & spirits and caravanning. Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd. (Adsale) Adsale possesses over 35 years of staging international exhibitions in China and has become one of the leading companies in this field. Adsale is the organizer of Chinaplas exhibition which is Asia’s no. one plastics and rubber trade fair. Adsale’s Sino-Pack, Printing South China and Sino-Label exhibitions also have over 20 years’ track record. China Center for Food & Drug International Exchange (CCFDIE) China Center for Food and Drug International Exchange, as an independent institutional legal person, is a public institution affiliated to the China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA). By centering on the functions and work priorities of CFDA, CCFDIE undertakes international exchanges and cooperation through non-governmental channels, organizes and implements international exchange and cooperation programs among enterprises, scientific research institutions, social organizations, foundations as well as foreign institutions. printingreview | september-october 2014 | 15
Goss packaging innovation recognized with 2014 InterTech Technology Award Award denotes proven industrial application of technology Judges cite new opportunities for printers as key benefit Goss International has again been named among the recipients of a prestigious InterTech Technology Award in 2014. While extending a significant track record of technology achievements, this latest distinction marks the company's first major award for innovation in the packaging sector. "This award is particularly gratifying as it establishes Goss as a true innovator in providing a new print platform for the various packaging print sectors as well as in our more traditional sectors. It also formally acknowledges successful application in the field with user evidence that supports the value proposition," comments Peter Walczak, Goss International director of product management for packaging presses. In order to be considered for a Printing Industries of America InterTechTM Technology Award, a technology must be: commercially available in the marketplace, beyond beta testing and proven in industrial/ commercial applications. The Goss Sunday Vpak series of presses was commended by judges for bringing "full litho benefits to packaging". The panel commented that Vpak technology presents converters with "a new alternative to exploit the print quality, productivity and lower image cost of the web offset process, especially for shorter-run or segmented folding carton, flexible packaging and label jobs".` Key differentiators of Vpak presses acknowledged through the Award include: Wide web and variable repeat - The application of Goss patented gapless blankets to the Vpak platform, along with the development of quick-change plate and blanket sleeves and a new purpose-designed ink train, has created the widest (up to 75 inches/1905mm) and most productive web offset packaging press option currently available with an infinitely variable repeat range. "White Light" Blanket Layer - Goss-designed blanket sleeves include a "white light" layer below the exterior layer that allow blanket sleeves with varying external circumference (repeat) sizes to be used with a single, common blanket adapter sleeve. This means that the repeat size can have a range of approximately 1.5 inches (38.1mm) which can be achieved with a single set of blanket adapter sleeves, reducing the cost of size changes significantly and providing a dramatic ROI advantage for the end user if they choose to use this approach. Advanced Goss closed-loop tension control - Utilizing proprietary web transport research and predictive modeling developed over decades of leadership, Goss has integrated advanced tension control within the Vpak presses. Servo-driven motors, minimal web couple inertia and closed-loop monitoring and control combine to ensure stable web dynamics and high print quality for a full range of film and paper/board packaging substrates, from 36 gauge film to 30 point board. The announcement of the award follows closely on the launch of the Goss Packaging Technology Center at its headquarters in Durham, New Hampshire (USA). The Vpak 500 press system in operation at the Center has seven web offset units as well as EB and UV curing and flexo coating capabilities offering press demonstration, testing and training sessions for customers and prospects in the Americas, Europe and Asia. It is also designed as a controlled site for suppliers interested in testing inks, chemicals and auxiliary technologies for web offset production. 16 | september-october 2014 | printingreview
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HP to Unlock New Capabilities for Photo Printing at photokina 2014
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hoto Finishers and Professional Photo Labs will see the recently announced HP Indigo 7800 Digital Press, HP Designjet Z6800 Photo Production Printer and HP Latex 300 Printer series, along with the new HP Live Paper technology allowing customers to bridge paper and digital worlds BARCELONA, Spain, 12 August 2014 - HP today announced that it will be showcasing the latest HP Indigo, Designjet and Latex printers, as well as new HP inks and media at photokina (16-21 September 2014, Cologne, Germany). At its booth (Hall 4, Level 2, stand E008), visitors to photokina will see the HP Indigo 7800 Digital Press, demonstrated for the first time in Europe, the HP Latex 300 Printer series(1) and the HP Designjet Z6800 Photo Production Printer in action. Interactive demonstrations of new HP Live Paper will reveal how this groundbreaking technology can bridge the gap between printed and digital media. Visitors will have the opportunity to use their mobile devices to link to digital information and augmented reality experiences via printed photos. HP will also introduce the new ECanvas developed with alliance one partner, Felix Schoeller, to enable HP Indigo 7800 Digital Press users to print directly onto this new canvas substrate. This increased media versatility for HP Indigo customers will change business models for canvas printing by cutting production time and increasing cost-effective print formats, up to 32x46cm size. In addition, HP’s new Light Cyan and Light Magenta inks for the HP Indigo
10000 Digital Press and new media options will be presented for the first time. HP will showcase how the inks further extend the colour gamut and deliver smoother transitions, less grain and improved skin tones. “Demonstrating HP’s leadership in the photo applications market, the latest products and solutions on the HP stand will show how HP’s innovative technologies can help photo finishers and professional photo labs unlock new capabilities and applications for photo printing,” said Jan Riecher, vice president and general manager, EMEA, PPS, HP. “As the digital photo market matures, photo finishers and professional photo labs are looking for ways to offer something different and add value. At photokina, HP is offering new technologies and partnerships that achieve those goals, helping customers grow their business and achieve higher profit margins.” Bridging digital and paper worlds with HP Live Paper Technology HP Live Paper creates a fully interactive, cost-effective link between the printed and digital worlds utilising HP’s fleet of augmented reality tools. By simply holding a mobile device over photos, users can gain access to a wealth of digital information and experiences, such as video footage of the same event in the photo or the full online album of photos taken at that event. This innovative technology can also be used to drive sales, taking the user directly to a photographer’s contact details or to an online ordering system for repeat prints. The latest HP Indigo technology for high-value photo applications The HP Indigo 7800 builds on the success of the flagship HP Indigo 7000 series that has more than 1200
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installations worldwide. The HP Indigo 7800 offers photofinishers and professional photo labs with new capabilities for high-value applications, such as simplified professional colour management from an in-line spectrophotometer. With the ability to print directly on to canvas, as well as synthetic substrates and plastic greeting cards thanks to the press’s One-Shot Color technology, this latest HP Indigo press offers users increased media versatility and additional revenue streams. For the first time in Europe, HP will be printing lay-flat photobooks live on the new HP Indigo 7800 Digital Press
with Felix Schoeller E-PHOTO® Paper. High-value lay-flat photobooks printed on HP Indigo 7800, HP Indigo WS6600p and HP Indigo 10000 Digital Presses in a range of formats can be finished automatically with the FastBlock system from Imaging Solutions. Lay-flat books have the
advantages of always lying open flat for ease of viewing and have no visible central gutter for optimum image presentation. Applications printed on the HP Indigo 10000 Digital Press will also be on display at the HP booth. The B2 size format press (740 x 530mm/ 29.5 x 20.9 inches) enables oversize photo applications such as lay-flat photo books, book covers, calendars, and posters, and efficient production of standard-size photo products.
The HP Latex 300 Printer series offers new capabilities for photo printing, new media options, and new application possibilities through HP Finishing and Media Partners.
including uncoated and 100 per cent cotton canvases, papers, films, and self-adhesive materials. This extensive versatility provides designers and photo finishers with numerous business growth possibilities by extending their offering to poster, photomural, backlit and canvas printing.
Launched at FESPA Digital 2014, the HP Latex 300 Printer series print onto a wide range of substrates ranging from new HP Latex Certified canvases,
The end-to-end HP Latex Technology solution for canvas printing comprises file generation (single file and split file), HP WallArt cloud software and
Expand photo product portfolios with HP large format printing technologies
innovative stretching and cutting systems from finishing partners, Imaging Solutions and Fotoba (respectively). The recently announced HP Designjet Z6800 Photo Production Printer is the fastest graphics production printer of its class. Using HP Double Swath Technology and HP Vivid Photo inks with chromatic red, the HP Designjet Z6800 can print indoor applications and gallery-quality prints with 200 years durability. More information is available at https:// link.livepaperdeveloper.com, www.youtube.com/hpgraphicarts and www.facebook.com/ HPdesigners or follow HP on www.twitter.com/hpgraphicarts.
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QuadTech to present comprehensive range of solutions for improving Packaging, Commercial and Newspaper print quality QuadTech automated press controls reduce production time, waste and consumable costs Sussex, Wisconsin, USA - August 7 2014 - At GRAPH EXPO 14 and CPP Expo (September 28 - October 1), QuadTech will present a broad range of solutions for improving print quality, increasing profit margins and reducing waste for packaging converters, commercial and newspaper printers, at booth (3740). QuadTech's portfolio enables printers and converters to improve press performance - whether offset, flexo or gravure - achieve print consistency, and reduce production costs through advanced automation and effective waste control. "Many printers and converters remain cautious about making major investments," said Karl Fritchen, President of QuadTech. "At the same time, they need to improve competitiveness and profitability. At QuadTech, this is a challenge we understand across commercial, packaging and newspaper sectors. We look forward to presenting our latest products during Graph Expo/CPP Expo, and helping printers and converters improve their performance and bottom lines." QuadTech solutions featured QuadTech Color Control and Web Inspection System with AccuCam™ is designed to meet the needs of commercial and newspaper printers. It is an image-based color control system that provides fully automatic closed-loop color control by adjusting the ink-key settings for consistent color, eliminating the need for gray or color bars. For newspaper printers, the system also has a water control capability that monitors and controls press damping levels, reducing paper waste and ink usage. The inspection capability warns press operators of many common printing faults such as scumming, creasing, transposed plates and tramlines. The QuadTech Digital Ink System provides commercial web and newspaper printers a significant quality and cost-saving improvement by providing more accurate density control at all press speeds. The system delivers ink savings along with enhanced image quality with precise accuracy. The system is a computer-controlled ink injection system that replaces traditional open fountain ink trains, and can be used to upgrade existing "pump and rail" systems. For packaging presses, QuadTech presents the world's first in-line color measurement and ink control system, the QuadTech Color Quality Solution, utilizing the Color Measurement System with SpectralCam™. It enables automatic sharing and processing of color data between in-line color measurement and off-line color measurement industry leaders. Maintaining color quality throughout a print run provides new levels of color accuracy and assurance to converters and brand managers that color specifications have been met. Another powerful solution for converters is the QuadTech Inspection System with SpectralCam™. It is the only system that provides 100% defect inspection and true spectral color measurement, enabling accurate, high-quality color packaging. The QuadTech Web Viewing System can be used as a stand-alone system, or in conjunction with the Inspection System, for real-time digital viewing of the moving web and optimum error detection. QuadTech's ICON™ Platform, a single, user-friendly centralized station for all QuadTech press controls, provides instant data for makeready savings in terms of equipment setup time, labor and materials. Also, QuadTech's Waste Management System and Data Central for Inspection can use this live and stored information to optimize efficiency by pinpointing defect areas for removal and controlling quality - keeping waste out of customers' hands and cutting costs. QuadTech PDF Verification is a software add-on for packaging converters that compares approved artwork against an actual printed sample to verify correct press setup, ensuring accuracy and quality, enabling operators to catch errors before they print. The QuadTech Register Guidance System with MultiCam® is a closed-loop color-to-color register control system that enables printers to achieve good copy quickly, reducing waste. Also, optional fan-out control for newspaper printing automatically keeps the system in lateral register across the width of the web. QuadTech Ribbon Control System with MultiCam® is a print-to-cut and print-to-fold registration system that minimizes waste during make-ready and when cutting any imperfect substrate areas. It is easily integrated with other equipment like UV coaters, folders and rotary cutters. For further benefits, all QuadTech systems can be covered with QuadTech Service Advantage™. There are four levels of coverage to choose from, including a comprehensive program of support from telephone and remote diagnostics, to site visits that ensure peak performance. As part of its global commitment, QuadTech is continuing to develop its worldwide network of representatives and dealers, adding not only geographic coverage, but also depth of expertise, to respond more effectively to customer needs.
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GSE DISPENSING DEBUT COLORSAT® SWITCH TO THE AMERICAS AT LABELEXPO 2014
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SE Dispensing presents American narrow-web printers with its latest, automated, lean ink management solution specifically engineered for small ink batches at Labelexpo Americas (9th-11th September, stand 558, Rosemont, Illinois, Chicago). The Colorsat® Switch ensures a fast, precise and waste-free means of achieving spot color on demand. Maarten Hummelen, marketing director of GSE Dispensing, comments, “After the success at Labelexpo Europe, where the Colorsat Switch was sold to printers in Europe, North America and Africa, we are looking forward to similar interest from the US market at Labelexpo Americas. Our products provide modular solutions for any ink volume requirements, and offer optimal dosage accuracy for a waste-free process that typically improves ink yields by up to 30 percent.” As label design lifecycles become shorter and limited edition promotional messages more frequent, short lead-times can be challenging to deliver. There is no room for error, and labor-intensive, unpredictable manual ink mixing is not cost-effective. Automated gravimetric ink dispensing systems, like the Colorsat Switch, eliminate these production bottlenecks and provide converters with fast, accurate, repeatable color. The Colorsat Switch is engineered to dispense water-based, UV-curing or solvent-based ink batches into 1.3 gallon buckets with a typical fourcomponent recipe of 11lbs produced in less than four minutes and to 0.01lbs accuracy. It has a modular design that has a capacity of 20 base inks of 55lbs, or can optionally be connected to 55 or 275 gallon totes. Benefits include easy exchange of buckets with base components and fast dispensing of exact quantities of ink for each individual job, eliminating operator error and ink overproduction or shortfalls. This results in a lean workflow that helps to minimize prepress overheads and tighten margins. GSE also offers gravimetric dispensing units for quantities up to 1300lb and for a maximum of 32 different components. It can therefore provide solutions for a variety of print applications, from short-run labels to highvolume corrugated board production. The fast dispensing speeds are especially ideal for printing environments where different ink series are needed to ensure compatibility with a variety of substrates. In addition, all dispensing units use GSE's Ink Management Software (IMS™), a user-friendly production management tool. This enables the operator to see details of existing recipes, store new color specifications and find any return inks that are available and suitable in real-time. This significantly reduces waste and storage space, as well as providing transparent per-job ink costs to manage profit margins.
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GOSS PRESENTS DIVERSE WEB OFFSET PORTFOLIO AT GRAPH EXPO 2014 FULL RANGE OF GOSS PRODUCTS AND SUPPORT SERVICES WILL BE REPRESENTED. UPDATES ON LATEST NEWSPAPER, COMMERCIAL AND PACKAGING PROJECTS IN THE U.S.
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oss International will highlight the unique advantages of its web offset technology for commercial, newspaper and packaging applications at GRAPH EXPO 2014 in Chicago (Booth #1257, McCormick Place South) from September 28 - October 1. The company will place particular emphasis on its unique Goss Sunday technology for commercial applications, the Goss Sunday Vpak press for cost-effective short-run packaging applications, and the Goss Magnum Compact press for short- to mediumrun book, newspaper and semicommercial applications. "GRAPH EXPO provides a great opportunity for us to discuss new developments, challenges and requirements with other industry stakeholders," says Mike D'Angelo, Goss managing director for the Americas. "This is still a challenging time for most printing companies from all disciplines. Graph Expo will give us an opportunity to show customers how our technologies and our strategic approach can potentially re-expand margins, revitalize production capabilities and create flexible run-length opportunities." Recent American projects will form a key role in Goss' focus at GRAPH EXPO. "We have some noteworthy recent assignments that support our technology leadership message," says
D'Angelo. "The Sunday Vpak press system is now successfully installed and proving its compelling value proposition in the U.S. for both flexible packaging and folding carton applications. In addition to these customer installations, we have also opened our first ever Packaging Technology Center as a center of excellence dedicated to research, testing and demonstrations with our customers, partners and industry suppliers."
Advance Publications is currently receiving delivery of the first Goss Magnum Compact press into its lowheight (7 feet, 2 inches / 2.2 meters) facility
Recently announced as a recipient of a 2014 InterTech Technology Award, the Sunday Vpak press system features quick-change sleeve technology, delivering outstanding quality and fast job changeovers for board and film substrates. It is available in web widths of 20.5 inches (520 mm) up to 75 inches (1905 mm) and runs at speeds up to 1500 feet per minute (7.6 meters/ second). Finishing and other printing processes, including flexo, gravure and digital stations, can also be added to customize inline production. Printed samples from the Packaging Technology Center will be shown as part of the Goss exhibit at GRAPH EXPO.
"The new Goss Magnum Compact press is the world's first 2x1 press with automatic plate changing," comments Graham Trevett, vice president of sales, Goss Americas. "We have addressed the demands of our customers for an automated, cost-effective press that will support multi-product business models and ultra-short, as well as traditional, run lengths for newspaper, book and semi-commercial production."
On the newspaper side, Goss also has groundbreaking projects underway in the USA. America's first triple-wide Uniliner installation is now nearing completion for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, while Staten Island's
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The Magnum Compact press has been announced as one the official GRAPH EXPO Must See ‘Ems for its unique high-automation design, enabling book, newspaper and commercial print runs as low as 500 copies.
For high-quality commercial printing, large and small printers continue to choose Goss Sunday press models. The trademark gapless blanket technology of Sunday presses eliminates the vibrations and the associated print defects such as bump streaking, doubling and web flutter, enabling premium-quality printing at higher speeds and on wider webs. Goss has maintained consistent leadership position in the U.S. commercial web market with
Sunday press models, frequently now featuring hybrid inkjet configurations, for high-quality publications, catalogs, retail inserts, direct mail and non-stop job and edition changes using Goss Automatic Transfer (AT) technology. According to Trevett, one project of particular note recently was at Creps United Publications, where production had been devastated by a fire: "Creps decided to turn this unfortunate event into a positive for the company by installing three new Goss Sunday insert presses, which have completely revitalized their entire production capabilities and efficiencies. It was a proud moment for all concerned to see this project come to full fruition." "Goss is focused on providing technology that is costeffective and easy to use, while our dedicated service ethic ensures the technology is matched to customer objectives and continues to remain relevant with evolving requirements," concludes D'Angelo. "We are proud to showcase these claims at GRAPH EXPO 2014." In support of its GRAPH EXPO technology showcase, Goss CEO Rick Nichols will host a breakfast meeting on Monday, September 29th at McCormick Place, to provide an update on corporate and product developments. Event attendance is by invitation only. More information is available by emailing: marketing.events@gossinternational.com.
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LEO LUXE TO REVEAL STAND-OUT FINISHING EFFECTS AND NEW LUXURY PACKAGING COLLECTIONS AT PACKAGING INNOVATIONS LONDON 2014 Leo Luxe will exhibit its latest luxury packaging developments at Stand E17 of the Luxury Packaging area of Packaging Innovations London 2014, (Business Design Centre, 30th September – 1st October). The company will exhibit some exciting new additions to its setup and rigid box concepts, as well as some stunning new paper finishing techniques. Designed for maximum brand, retail and end-user impact, new additions to the Leo Luxe portfolio enable packaging designers and retailers to not only increase their creativity, but also improve the consumer experience. Visitors to the Leo Luxe stand will see new finishing effects such as florescent flocking and innovative secondary processes. For example, Super Deep Embossing produces striking emboss designs up to 2cm in height, ideal for creating ‘stand-out’ special logos and graphic elements on luxury packaging. Also for increased shelf appeal, Leo Luxe is introducing a new metallic shimmer effect capability, which can be applied over embossed areas. Available in gold, copper and silver, this new product provides additional opportunities to differentiate a product and further increase its luxury feel. Other stand highlights include the Leo Luxe Promotional Gift Box, which has been customised for VIPs at a leading music festival and can feature a variety of new locking mechanisms and special effect applications. New designs are also available for Leo Luxe’s Haptic Magic product range, featuring illuminations,ideal for cosmetics, liquor or champagne boxes, a package lit up to resemble a bar for cognac, and fragrance packaging containing sound modules. Leo Luxe will be exhibiting its latest comprehensive design, manufacturing and supply chain innovations for spirits brands. On display, visitors will see retailready folding rigid and setup boxes in shipping cartons ready for bottling lines. This results in a combination of benefits, such as reduced shipping space, reduced costs and storage, and minimal operator time, or automatic filling - all increasing a product’s speed to market. Cuan O'Callaghan, Leo Luxe, says, “All our products are designed with a high degree of versatility, so that we can work with customers on an individual basis and create customised and truly unique, eye-catching packages for luxury consumers. “But we don’t stop there. In our partnership based approach to customer service, we go beyond simple packaging production, and offer a tailored post-production service including logistics, shipping, warehouse storage and re-stocking. Packaging Innovations London is the ideal exhibition to debut our new collections.” 26 | september-october 2014 | printingreview
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Bringing you better business beyond borders “PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL has grown from strength to strength over the years, establishing itself as one of the region’s most significant trade fairs for the packaging and printing industries.” Gernot Ringling, Managing Director, Messe Düsseldorf Asia
A LEADING TR ADE FFAIR AIR FOR THE TRADE INDUSTR Y, BY THE INDUSTR Y.
welcomed more than 200 exhibitors
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and some 17,000 visitors from 51 countries. In just four editions of the
in their sectors, drupa and interpack, in Düsseldorf, PACK PRINT INTERNA-
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supported by export demand and easy access to raw materials. As you seek to increase your client base, extend your brand or explore new market sectors or locations, our established network and industry expertise in Southeast Asia and beyond are ideally suited to deliver you measurable results. Regional industry outlook In 2015, the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) is slated to be established, and will promote further growth within the region due to free movement of capital, skilled labour, goods and services. With rapid socio-economic expansion, infrastructure and industrial developments within Southeast Asia, demands for packaging and printing products, machinery and services are expected to increase. Capture the abundant investment opportunities available in this highly competitive single market of 600 million people! Review 2013 Successful Stand-Alone Staging Reins 30% Increase in Visitor Attendance and Sold-Out Sales of Onsite Live
Machinery. PACK PRINT INTERNA-
products to an international audience
TIONAL 2013 closed its doors with a bang on 31 August 2013 at Bangkok
of qualified buyers Enhance your brand image
International Convention and Exhibition Center (BITEC) with a
Launch new and innovative developments and technologies
record breaking 30% growth in visitor attendance and the largest number of
Develop client relationships in a world class business environment
visiting delegations since its inaugural staging in 2007. A major part of the
Whether you are exhibiting for the first
extensive display of cutting-edge machinery and product demonstra-
time, have already booked your booth space or are a long standing
tions from 202 exhibitors from 19 countries was sold out with
exhibitor, we have all the information you need about making the best of
successful new product launches and business transactions over the
At a Glance Event title
PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL 2015 - 5th International Packaging and Printing Exhibition for Asia
Venue
Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Bangkok, Thailand
the event.
Duration & Opening Hours
26 to 29 August 2015 10.30am - 6.30pm
four day trade fair.
We have a number of booth options and rates to fulfil your needs and
Staging cycle
Biennial (first held in Bangkok in 2007)
PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL 2013 attracted 16,833 visitors from more
maximise your participation as an exhibitor. For enquiries on exhibiting
Admission
than 51 countries, with the majority of the overseas visitors coming from
at PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL 2014, contact us at : ppi@mda.com.sg
Admits trade visitors and professionals by registration only. The exhibition is not open to public
Organizer
China, India, Malaysia, Singapore, The Philippines, Northern and Southern
Space applications are now open for
Messe Duesseldorf Asia Pte Ltd 3 HarbourFront Place, #09-02, HarbourFront Tower Two, Singapore 099254 Tel: (65) 6332 9620, Fax: (65) 6337 4633 / 6332 9655 Email: ppi@mda.com.sg
PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL 2015!
Thailand and Vietnam. While visiting delegations came from China, India, Laos, Myanmar, The Philippines,
Why Visit?
Singapore and Vietnam, as well delegates from the ASEAN PACKAG-
PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL 2015 is a
ING FEDERATION was made of business leaders from Bangladesh,
unique blend featuring the latest packaging and printing products and
PRINTING
India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and The Philippines.
equipment showcase, sourcing ground, networking and industry
Why Exhibit?
sharing of the latest trends and innovations. Be at the centre of
Be part of Thailand’s dedicated
Southeast Asia’s packaging and printing industries!
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packaging and printing event taking place in the manufacturing hub of
For all trade visitors only. ONLINE-PRE
Product range
Southeast Asia. By exhibiting you will have exposure to decision makers,
REGISTRATION will open in 2015.
buyers and influencers from all over the world. PACK PRINT INTERNA-
Discover the latest in packaging and printing technologies from interna-
TIONAL provides you with the platform to:
tional and regional brands Source for new initiatives to
Meet some 20,000 potential trade
enhance your competitive edge Network and connect with
visitors Access to a high level of targeted
potential business opportunities in the region
audience – generate new sales leads Promote your company and
Gain vital insights from the best in the industry.
Prepress and premedia Printing machinery, appliances and accessories Book binding Print finishing Paper converting including packaging production Services
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Packaging machines Packaging equipment, appliances and accessories Packaging materials, means and aids Services
Concurrent Events PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL 2015 will include a series of concurrent events such as seminars, technical presentations and workshops. Leading experts will present the latest trends and innovations that have inspired change and harness the thriving business environment for the packaging and printing industry.
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DAILY THANTHI BOOSTS CIRCULATION AND READERSHIP, CITES INVESTMENT IN QUADTECH’S MULTICAM® SYSTEMS AS IMPORTANT FACTOR
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amil-language newspaper cuts time to register by 20% and 10% waste reduction with QuadTech MultiCam systems at five sites Daily Thanthi Group has achieved significant time and waste savings at five sites of the leading Tamil-language newspaper, following the installation of QuadTech's Register Guidance and Ribbon Control systems with MultiCam®. Improved print quality is also credited with contributing to increased circulation and readership. "Until the installation of the QuadTech register and ribbon systems with MultiCam, we were measuring color and color register manually," said Mr. S. Balasubramanian Adityan, Daily Thanthi Director. "The biggest challenge came when the number of color pages increased; it was very difficult for operators to control register on our high-speed, double width and double circumference presses.
share in India. "Since installing the systems, we have seen a 20% reduction in the time taken to achieve good register, and a 10% reduction in waste. Our ability to maintain consistent color throughout the run has also increased, giving us better overall quality," said Mr. Adityan. "We used to face a challenge after each auto-pasting cycle, with variations in register, but that has been completely eliminated." The QuadTech Register Guidance System with MultiCam® offers unmatched color-register performance with operational flexibility. With lateral and circumferential register control, MultiCam searches marks as small as 0.36mm (0.014in) up to 30 times per second, even during makeready and upsets in web tension. The QuadTech Ribbon Control System with MultiCam provides a high level of ribbon control tasks including cut-off, print-to-cut, print-to-fold and
"The installation of the QuadTech systems benefits us in five ways: we can shorten make-ready times, reduce startup waste, achieve consistent color, and optimize labor and press usage, while also contributing towards a better product and increased readership," he said. The technology has been installed recently at four of Daily Thanthi's plants: in Cuddalore, Coimbatore, Tirunelveli and Nagercoil, in Tamil Nadu, in the southern Indian Peninsula. Two additional QuadTech systems have been in operation at the group's headquarters in Chennai since 2010-11. The choice of the QuadTech systems were based on the company's proven technology, reliability locally available spare parts and service support, and QuadTech's high market 32 | september-october 2014 | printingreview
crossover register. Both systems are operated from QuadTech's ICON™ platform with a user-friendly interface that facilitates quick and easy job setup, minimizes waste and integrates with downstream equipment such as UV coaters, perforators and rotary cutters. Speaking for QuadTech, Vinodhkumar Balakrishnan, Regional Sales Manager, QuadTech, said: "Daily Thanthi Group has been carrying out an investment program, renewing its press and ancillary technologies in its print centers. This has contributed not only to better print quality but also to a notable increase in the paper's circulation. We're very pleased that the Daily Thanthi Group has chosen QuadTech as a partner to bring about the changes that are contributing to this growth." More than just a newspaper
Established in 1942 with a mission to educate and create awareness among all sections of the Tamil community, Daily Thanthi today is a full-color broadsheet newspaper printed in 16 locations with a circulation of more than 1.5 million and an estimated readership in excess of 7 million. While carrying a full portfolio of news and features, the paper continues to fulfill its original educational mission, publishing model examination questions and answers, past examination papers and an annual career guide. With its long print runs and 15 editions covering a vast and varied area, spanning all of Tamil Nadu, and now including a Mumbai edition and an online edition, Daily Thanthi is reaching beyond Tamil Nadu to the worldwide Tamil community.
East India adapts Thermal Imaging Technology with Kodak CTP installations
SGIA EXPO 2014
Kodak announces the installation of Kodak CTP equipments in two key cities of East India! Joy Krishna Mohapatra, Managing Director at Mass Media, to choose the KODAK ACHIEVE T400 CTP Platesetter with KODAK PRINERGY Workflow to achieve their business needs. The small footprint of the Achieve has enabled Mass Media to bring their pre-press in-house, giving them better business control. With the new Kodak set-up in place, Mass Media is now a quality print provider delivering high-quality applications like diaries, magazines, book covers, brochures and other unique applications.
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ilan Offset from Raipur, in business since 2009, saw the need to change their systems to save time. Mr. Ashish Kumar, Director at Milan Offset, firmly believes in delivering quality solutions for printing at highly competitive prices. To achieve this and increase their productivity, they installed KODAK ACHIEVE T400 CTP Platesetter with KODAK PRINERGY Workflow. Choosing Kodak was also a strategic choice in terms of using thermal imaging technology which provides quality differentiation over CTcP imaging. Kodak’s service support was also a strong factor for choice. The new setup has enabled Milan Offset to meet business goals and offer a higher level of service efficiency to customers too. There is now a positive change in quality while time efficiencies have improved as well. The relative simplification of print operations, better support to print operators and the extended benefits of using Kodak thermal plates have led to Milan Offset’s setting up of a quality printing operation. The overall improvement in business operations has helped Milan Offset acquire new customers as well. Cuttack’s Mass Media are book publishers with their own production house. Changing business landscapes prompted them to diversify into commercial printing in recent years. In a market dominated by Violet technology, they needed to differentiate and deliver high-quality imaging with thermal imaging. This led Mr.
Both, Milan Offset and Mass Media, are playing a part in increasing the footprint of Thermal imaging technology in the east-India market where offset printing predominantly uses Violet technology. v
About Kodak Kodak is a technology company focused on imaging for business. Kodak serves customers with disruptive technologies and breakthrough solutions for the product goods packaging, graphic communications and functional printing industries. The company also offers leading products and services in Entertainment Imaging and Commercial Films. For additional information on Kodak, visit us at kodak.com, follow us on Twitter @Kodak, or like us on Facebook at KodakNow
Come to the 2014 SGIA Expo (Las Vegas, October 22–24) for an expansive show floor filled with the hottest new imaging technologies, and stay for the chance to take your business to the next level. Exceptional education at the Expo allows attendees to learn from industry experts in classic Expo sessions, the opportunity to try their hand at a new process in exclusive Zones on the show floor, and the chance to explore the complex nature of printed electronics. Classic Expo Sessions SGIA’s professional-level educational sessions offer the perfect mix of topics to meet the needs of your business. Customize your education line-up or choose from one of SGIA’s educational tracks tailored for your imaging community. Keynote Breakfast On the morning of Thursday, October 24, Stephen Shapiro will lead a presentation titled, “Innovate Where You Differentiate.” He will discuss strategies for success, the importance of defining challenges more clearly, and the power of asking better questions. Zone Presentations From installation to color management, and garment decoration to sustainability, our sales-free Zones with educational theaters are the perfect place to ask questions, hear about new equipment and even attempt new applications. SGIA &FlexTech Printed Electronics Symposium (October 21–22) SGIA and the FlexTech Alliance have partnered to host the 2014 Printed Electronics Symposium at the Expo. Attendees will discuss new and innovative applications directly with suppliers and industry experts; benefit from critical networking opportunities with industry peers from around the world; and experience two days of educational sessions focused on a wide range of topics, including flexible and printed electronics. The 2014 SGIA Expo has just the right stuff to meet any educational desire, because in Vegas, everything goes, and anything is possible. Register for your free pass today.
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KIIAN SPECIALTY INKS LAUNCHES PVC-FREE PLASTISOL INKS FOR TEXTILE PRINTING volume production, FREE inks can be printed wet-on-wet with no restrictions, while FREE Flash White demonstrates excellent drying speed under flash lamps combined with a very good opacity. At the same time, FREE does not dry on the screen at room temperature, enabling easy working while eliminating the need for clean-ups after production stops. The inks are ready-to-use and require no mixing, additives, special storage or handling procedures. Good adhesion properties make FREE inks ideal for use on sports- and swimwear, and a broad range of special effects can add value to clothing and textiles. These include 3D inks and the application of glitter and metallic powders to FREE transparent inks. “FREE inks combine the productivity of conventional plastisols with the eco-friendliness of water-based inks, offering both printers and brand owners the ultimate solution they have been looking for,” said Frank Jellinek, Sales and Marketing Director, Kiian Specialty Inks.
“Manoukian-Argon “FREE” meets environmental requirements and can be used on natural and synthetic fabrics.”
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iian Specialty Inks has announced the launch of FREE, a range of PVC-free plastisol inks that meet all international textile standards and can be used with most textiles, from cotton to synthetics. FREE will be marketed under the Manoukian-Argon flagship brand. FREE is a plastisol with no PVC or phthalates and offers the ease of use, excellent performance and high
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productivity characteristics of traditional plastisol inks. The ink has a smooth, soft touch with low tack and a matt finish that on textiles resembles water-based inks. The ink has received OEKO-TEX® Standard 1001 and GOTS2 certification and has also been recognised for compliance with Nike’s restricted substances list (RSL) following independent testing. These tests and certifications provide textile and garment manufacturers and retailers the assurances necessary for their own environmental compliance. Fast-drying for high-speed, high
“This is a truly universal ink that can be used with natural and synthetic textiles, enabling printers to reduce stockholding while meeting their environmental requirements, as well as those of their customers. We have undertaken extensive field testing in different regions and climates, and the feedback received has been beyond our expectations,” he added. Base and semi-opaque FREE ink colours are available now, with the complete range, comprising a full product line, scheduled to be released over the next few months. The full range of FREE inks will include transparent inks; standard colours; OP Colours (high opacity); FLUO Colour (fluorescent colours); process colours; anti-bleeding grey (for base layers on materials prone to bleeding); 3D transparent and transfer base.
WORLD’S FIRST AUTO-FOLLOW SPORTS DRONE SET FOR TAKE-OFF WITH STRATASYS 3D PRINTING
“Entirely 3D printed auto-follow device for GoPro cameras begins US tour”
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tratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, has announced that UAV start-up company, Helico, has successfully introduced AirDog, the world's first automated drone designed to track and video outdoor sports and activities, using Stratasys 3D printing technology. Aimed primarily at the consumer market, AirDog is an innovative, yet simple-to-use, ‘quad-copter' that operates via a wrist-worn tracking device and accommodates a standard GoPro sports camera. Users can automatically capture exciting live aerial video footage and still photography of themselves, having set distance, speed and height levels for AirDog to follow. Helico is specifically targeting the outdoor ‘extreme' sports market and expects AirDog to be of particular interest to recreational participants of freestyle BMX, motocross and skateboarding, as well as water-sports such as surfing, kite-surfing and wake-boarding. "AirDog not only grants end-users their own affordable and personal aerial video crew, but goes one step further in providing thrilling footage from distances and angles previously
inaccessible to such consumers," explains Edgars Rozentals, Cofounder and CEO of the Latvia-based, Helico Aerospace Industries. The Power of 3D printing Prior to investigating the use of 3D printed parts, Rozentals was trying silicon-molded designs through a supplier in China. However, not only did this entail a two-week turnaround time, but the resulting models proved to be too heavy for take-off and were ultimately scrapped. "The benefits delivered by 3D printing compared to the method we trialled originally are numerous", says Rozentals. "Above all, turnaround time is significantly reduced and if we need to make last minute changes to a design, we can do so within a matter of hours, easily and costeffectively. This was simply unachievable before as it necessitated time-consuming production of a costly new mold. "In fact, I'm not sure how we would have arrived at the stage of having a functional part, were it not for Stratasys 3D printing technology. I founded the company two years ago and we're a staff of three, so for startups like Helico, this technology isn't just a game-changer, but the ticket to
the game itself," he explains.
overall weight."
GETTING AIRDOG OFF THE GROUND WITH 3D PRINTING
Conversely, the accompanying AirLeash was developed using Stratasys' PolyJet multi-material 3D printing technology. 3D printed in a single pass, the wrist-worn device combines rigid and rubber-like materials to produce everything from the robust housing case to the soft buttons on the keypad. "Airdog is a perfect example of how 3D printing is an enabler for inventors looking to turn their ideas into fully-operational parts quickly and effectively," says Andy Middleton, Senior Vice President and General Manager EMEA at Stratasys. "In this case, both our core 3D printing technologies have proved instrumental in producing a fully-functional drone and wrist device. With the exception of the advanced sensor technology, both parts have been created entirely using 3D printing." A Stratasys 3D printed version of AirDog will preview this month, as Helico executives begin a month-long promotional roadshow in the US to generate interest among end-users within the extreme sports scene. If successful, and pending contractual agreements with relevant manufacturers, Helico expects to commercially introduce AirDog to the market at the end of October, 2014.
According to Rozentals, AirDog might literally have not got off the ground, had it not been for the instrumental role 3D printing played during the prototyping phase. The company sought the expertise of Stratasys' Latvian partner, Baltic3D, who also worked with Polish reseller Bibus Menos to meet the requirements outlined by Helico's team. In order to produce fully-functional parts that could perform in the real environment, both Stratasys' FDM and PolyJet 3D printing technologies were employed for AirDog and its AirLeash tracking device, respectively. The final AirDog drone was fully 3D printed using Stratasys' FDM-based ULTEM material, chosen thanks to its ability to provide parts of extreme strength and durability, with the lightweight characteristics vital for take-off and in-flight manoeuvrability. "We were particularly impressed by how far we could push the boundaries of the ULTEM material," adds Rozentals. "The material's functional stability enabled us to print very thin walls that further reduced AirDog's
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HIGHCON ANNOUNCES UPDATES TO THE EUCLID AND NEW DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS o Self-adhesive labels and stickers are proving to be successful applications offering new substrate cutting possibilities for converters and printers. • Reverse Scoring The separation of the two processes of cutting and creasing on the Euclid allows vastly increased flexibility, and the creation of reverse scoring with no need for additional equipment or complex dies. • Highcon Light Editor software tool With the digitization of the post-print process, Highcon has developed a "light editor software tool" that allows Euclid operators to take full advantage of the digital technology by enabling: world: A to Z Graphic Solutions in Israel Canadian Printing Equipment in Canada Castiel Group in Mexico Matset in Turkey MGraf in Italy Monotech in India
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uring the past few months Highcon has been expanding in all directions, due to the interest in its game-changing digital cutting and creasing solution - The Highcon™ Euclid.
NEW CHANNELS Highcon has appointed new distribution channels all over the
The company has also welcomed Manuel Perez Castellano to the position of Sales Manager, Europe. Mr. Castellano has spent the past 20 years in sales and marketing roles in the print industry, for companies like NUR Macroprinters (now HP) Vutek (now EFI, Gandi Innovations (now Agfa) and VIM Technologies. NEW FEA TURES FOR NEW FEATURES APPLIC ATIONS As a result of the experience gained
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at customer sites, Highcon is pleased to announce new features already being implemented in the Euclid. • Substrates thickness and type Highcon Euclid customers have been putting the machine through its paces and produced work on substrates beyond the initial specifications: N-FLUTE 0.25 mm (10 pt.) substrate Metallic coated board • Labels and stickers
LAST MINUTE EDITING OF CREASE AND CUT LINES Partial cutting depth control Sharp angled cut control Individual box personalization These new tools and features are enabling Highcon Euclid users and their customers to expand their offering, streamline their workflow and develop award-winning applications, while the extended distribution network takes these benefits into new regions.
CLP INSTALLS ISRAEL’S FIRST QUADTECH INSPECTION SYSTEM FOR THE ELIMINATION OF WHITE INK
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uadTech Inspection System removes need for white ink for print inspection on translucent and transparent substrates, enabling time and money savings QuadTech has sold its first Inspection System in Israel, to CLP of Kibbutz Negba. Installed on a new eight-color gravure press, the QuadTech system was chosen for its ability to inspect translucent and transparent flexible packaging materials, without the need for white ink-simplifying production and enabling substantial financial savings. Prior to its QuadTech purchase, CLP had been printing white to provide a target to help other inspection systems function on these very common substrates. However, as white ink wasn't requested by customers, it was a cost that CLP had to absorb. This not only included ink costs, but also extended to prepress time, flexo plates and gravure cylinders too.
QuadTech Inspection System." To eliminate the practice of printing white to facilitate inspection, the QuadTech Inspection System uses a combination of three LED lights, one of which is a reflected light illuminating the back of the web. The resulting image on the control screen can then be adjusted to show a black, white or gray background to create the necessary contrast to enable accurate fault detection and eliminate the additional ink. Inspecting 100% of the web 100% of the time, the QuadTech Inspection System detects process faults including spots, streaks, mis-prints, mis-register, color variation, contamination, dry-in and haze. With an easyto-use operator interface and fast setup, the QuadTech Inspection System provides a high level of quality
assurance for converters and their customers. "We are very pleased that, throughout the process, QuadTech worked closely with us to support our needs," continues Israel Moran. "They demonstrated a real willingness to address the challenges we faced, providing a genuine partnership approach to customer service. "The QuadTech Inspection System has been everything we had hoped for and by eradicating the white ink step, we have been able to enjoy significant savings," he concludes. Part of the Tadbik Group, CLP serves customers in the food, medical and
healthcare markets. It is widely known as a producer of high quality flexible packaging for brands, but also as a developer of innovative applications including retort laminates and pouches, taste-free water packaging and other creative solutions. Caroline Zimmer, QuadTech regional sales leader, comments, "We were very pleased to help solve this technical challenge for CLP. With brands demanding ever more exacting print quality standards, it is increasingly important for businesses such as CLP to find technologies to meet their needs, but also, do this while reducing overall costs and increasing profitability. We look forward to further sales in Israel."
"While quality control is a top priority for us, it was an expensive process to undertake on translucent and transparent substrates. So, when we decided to install a new Windmöller & Hölscher press, we took the opportunity to see if there was a solution on the market that could inspect without the need to print white for inspection," explained Israel Moran, Supply Chain Manager at CLP. "Fortunately, following a visit to the QuadTech stand at drupa 2012, we quickly established that there was. This resulted in the installation of our printingreview | september-october 2014 | 37
HP EXPANDS PRODUCTION INKJET POSSIBILITIES WITH NEW PRIMING SOLUTION, INKJET WEB PRESS
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ew solutions expand media versatility, enable publishers to profitably increase mono inkjet book production HP announced the HP Priming Solution, enabling HP Inkjet Web Press users to print on a broader range of media, including standard offset coated media that is not typically compatible with production inkjet technology. Coatings used in offset papers are designed to repel water, including water-based inks used in high-speed production inkjet environments. This results in print-quality defects such as coalescence and issues with drying the ink at production speeds. The new HP Priming Solution addresses this challenge, allowing print service providers (PSPs) and book manufacturers to print on low-cost, coated offset stock without compromising print quality or productivity.
footprint designed specifically to help publishers increase speed to market and profitably print high quality black and white books in both large and small quantities. Additions to the HP SmartStream Solutions Partner Program, enabling customers to take advantage of high productivity finishing options. HP’s intent to enter the growing packaging market with its inkjet web press solutions.
Building on HP’s 30 years of inkjet technology leadership, the new HP Priming Solution expands HP’s media versatility in the production inkjet market. Available for the full HP Inkjet Web Press portfolio, the first HP Priming Solution offers a matte finish that can provide a cost-effective coated-media solution and help increase the crossover points vs. traditional offset in both publishing and commercial printing.
Broadening media options with HP Priming Solution
Components of the solution include an HP-developed, aqueous-based
“Customers and prospects considering production inkjet equipment want to print on a wide variety of media,” said Aurelio Maruggi, vice president and general manager, Inkjet Highspeed Production Solutions, HP. “The new HP Priming Solution reinforces our strategy to offer choices to customers for expanded media options, while continually bringing to market new technology that helps our customers do more with their HP Inkjet Web Presses.” The HP Priming Solution was introduced at an HP customer open house event held at O’Neil Data Systems in Dallas. Other announcements include: The HP T260 Mono Inkjet Web Press, a new digital press with a compact 38 | september-october 2014 | printingreview
Priming Agent for HP A51 Inks, engineered to work with HP Inkjet Web Presses, and the Epic PrimeCoat priming system from Epic Products International, an industry leader in developing custom priming and coating solutions. HP’s media strategy also includes HP Bonding Agent for production on low-cost, uncoated offset papers, collaboration with leading paper mills on the development of inkjet optimised papers with ColorPRO technology, and the HP Media Certification Program for the identifica-
tion of substrates compatible with HP high-speed production inkjet systems. ENABLING COST-EFFECTIVE SHORT RUNS WITH THE HP T260 The new HP T260 Mono Inkjet Web Press prints on a wide range of media with high-productivity and a low total operating cost in a compact size. The first 66-cm-wide (26-inch-wide ) HP Inkjet Web Press, the HP T260 offers an efficient imposition form factor for book production and fast speeds— up to 244 metres (800 feet) per minute. The HP T260 has a duty cycle of 123 million A4 sized (111 million mono landscape letter-sized or 87 million portrait letter-sized) and 211 million 152.6-mm by 228.6-mm (6-inch by 9-inch) equivalent images per month, extending the crossover point for
analogue to digital printing. Similar to existing HP Inkjet Web Presses, the HP T260 offers best-inclass print quality with 1,200 nozzles per inch (npi). It also features HP Bonding Agent and automation for operator ease of use. ENHANCING HIGH-PRODUCTIV HIGH-PRODUCTIV-ITY FINISHING OPTIONS Through the HP SmartStream Solutions Partner Program, PSPs can take advantage of a solution portfolio with leading finishing providers in the graphic arts industry. Available exclusively for the HP T410, Magnum Digital Solutions has developed the FlexCut digital sheeter/ stacker solution. The FlexCut, which will be sold directly by HP, offers automated make-ready and on-the-fly stack changes, among other features, giving customers the ability to
produce 42-inch by 39.4-inch sheets at speeds up to 14,440 sheets per hour, rivaling offset capability. New to the HP SmartStream Solutions Partner Program, VITS International offers high-speed, high-productivity finishing capability with its Sprint Variable Data Finishing System, which is engineered for inline or offline applications for digital presses. EltexElektrostatik-GmbH offers a moisturiser that uses electrostatic dispensing technology to help with flatness in books and other printed products. Finally, KOLBUS offers a comprehensive range of softcover and hardcover bookbinding machines including flexible highspeed perfect binding solutions for digital printing. TRANSFORMING BUSINESS WITH HP INKJET TECHNOLOGY Momentum of the HP Inkjet Web Press portfolio continues worldwide with a growing install base printing more than 3 billion pages per month worldwide. O’Neil Data Systems, an early adopter of HP production inkjet technology, recently acquired an additional HP T410 Color Inkjet Web Presses as it continues to grow its business with HP. With its latest investment, O’Neil Data Systems now has a total of 10 HP Inkjet Web Presses—including six HP T410s, two HP T360s and two HP T230s.
“When you compare our business today vs. our business in 2008 when we were first discussing production inkjet technology with HP, it’s a night and day difference,” said Jim Lucanish, president, O’Neil Data Systems. “We have completely transformed our business and have grown exponentially as a result of our continued investment in HP Inkjet Web Presses, which allow us to fiercely compete in the data-driven communications market.” Building on the innovation and business transformation delivered in the publishing, production mail and commercial print markets, HP also is developing new HP Inkjet Web Press solutions configured for packaging that will help converters produce cost-effective short to medium runs and digital customisation, deliver faster turnaround times and reduce inventory. HP is working with leading packaging converters to validate the technology in terms of quality, flexibility and economics. Availability The HP Priming Solution and the T260 Mono Inkjet Web Press are expected to be available before the end of 2014. Additional information about HP Inkjet Web Presses is available at www.hp.com/go/inkjetwebpress, through the HP Graphic Arts YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/ hpgraphicarts and through the HP Graphic Arts Twitter Feed at www.twitter.com/hpgraphicarts.
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BRILLANT VEHICLE WRAP SPEEDS BARLEY MCNAUGHTON INTO POLE POSITION WITH ORAJET
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hen the motor-sport division of construction and refurbishment specialists Barley McNaughton were looking to rebrand its new race car trailer, brand and design experts Brilliant Media turned to Orajet, supplied by Antalis, to transform a plain, full-sized articulated lorry into one of the most talked-about transporters on the racing circuit. For the full service cross media production company, the opportunity to start with a totally blank canvas gave the design and branding team at Brilliant Media the chance to put their flair for innovation and creativity in to action. “Then came the bombshell,” explained Tony Kenton, Branding and marketing director at Brilliant Media. “Our client needed the lorry finished, roadworthy and ready to go in just two weeks as they were heading to Spa in Belgium for their next race!” The challenge not only included an extremely tight deadline, the design team also had to create a strikingly different brand for Barley McNaughton’s motor sport division, reflect an element of its classic racing history, while still remaining true to the
values of its core business.
demands of racing life.
“We knew we had to include both the brand and the cars in some way; then we had a Brilliant idea!” enthused Kenton.
“We used a carefully managed production process to execute the 1,350 sq ft printed wrap, labelling where each set of drops were as they came off the printer, through the
The Brilliant team created an architectural line illustration as a backdrop along the entire length and back of the lorry to highlight the company’s construction heritage. This was then given the appearance of being peeled back to reveal the interior of the truck by presenting 1:1 scale photographic images of both the team’s touring cars and Jeff’s classics.” This bold design concept needed the very best substrates and print technology as well as precision execution in order to deliver this scale of project within the extremely tight two week window. “There was no room for error and no time for reprints, so we needed to be confident that our choice of substrate would be suitable for the job,” said Kenton. “We therefore chose Orajet 3951RA vinyl from our suppliers Antalis, because we needed a consistent, highly reliable wrapping film, which would remain stable print after print, as well as conform well to the deep recesses of the trailer.” By using Orajet with its matching gloss overlaminate, Brillant was able to achieve an incredibly high standard wrap that would withstand the rigors of long distance travel and the heavy
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gassing-off stage and then as they received the matching Antalis gloss overlaminate to ensure each panel lined up perfectly,” explained Kenton. “Orajet conformed really well to the deep recesses of the trailer and was a consistent and highly reliable
wrapping film that remained stable throughout the print and installation process.” “Having worked with Antalis for a very long time and built a relationship of trust in their team and their products, we knew that their expertise, help and support would be on hand at any time should we need it during our tight production schedule.” “Antalis is a great addition to our
business – our clients no longer think all paper is the same – they want the highest quality substrate that can offer something special to their projects. We can always rely on Antalis to keep us up to date with the latest developments and new products as well as provide samples that really stand out when we show our clients examples, giving them a competitive edge over other suppliers.” The stunning newly-branded articulated
trailer was presented to Barley McNaughton who were speechless at the transformation. The project was delivered with a day to spare, and drew considerable comment and admiration from fellow race teams on arrival in Belgium, in particular from the McLaren Formula One crew who declared that ‘it would not look out of place in an F1 paddock.” So delighted with the outcome of the project, that Barley
McNaughton commissioned the Brilliant Media team to wrap the race car itself as well as all its pit graphics panels.
“Whilst we are no strangers to using Orajet to wrap vehicles, this is definitely the one we are most proud of to date,” concluded Kenton. To see what Antalis can do for your substrate requirements, visit www.antalis.co.uk
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GOSS INVITES LABELEXPO AMERICAS VISITORS TO DISCOVER NEW WEB OFFSET SOLUTIONS FOR LABELS AND PACKAGING PRODUCTION
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oss International will exhibit at Labelexpo Americas on 9-11 September, presenting unique offset opportunities on booth #1824 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Illinois. Addressing the trend towards shorter run lengths, Goss will illustrate how flexible configurations featuring Sunday Vpak press technology can deliver a compelling proposition for high-quality label and flexible packaging applications. "With the rise in SKUs, print runs that are too long for digital, but too short for profitability are putting pressure on printers and converters," explains Peter Walczak, Goss International director of product management for packaging presses. "Our web offset solution can turn marginal short-run jobs into sustainable, profitable ones, with the advantage of plate and imaging costs that are a fraction of those associated with flexo and gravure. Web offset also ensures far greater flexibility and control, and allows converters to offer their customers later artwork deadlines." Other capabilities that reinforce the argument, according to Goss, include: premium print quality, greater color control and the standardized, repeatable web offset process, as well as the ability to handle a wide variety of substrates, including films as low as nine microns, at high speeds. The Goss commitment to the packaging and label sector was underlined earlier this year with the launch in April of its Packaging Technology Center at the Company headquarters in Durham, NH, USA. Featuring a Sunday Vpak 500 press with seven web offset units, EB and UV curing, and flexo coating, the Center provides demonstrations, testing and educational programs for customers and prospective customers. To date, it has been used in a variety of configurations and sequences printing substrates for in-mold and shrink labels as well as cut-and-stack labels and stand-up pouches. Precision Press (USA) installed the first Vpak 500 press system for label and flexible packaging applications last year and Goss has since shipped the wider format Vpak 3000 press to an undisclosed customer for board printing. Goss Vpak 500 and Vpak 3000 web offset press models for folding carton, flexible packaging, pre-print and label applications are available in web widths from 520 mm to 1905 mm (20.5 to 75 inches) and print at speeds of up to 457 meters (1,500 feet) per minute. Key features include quickchange sleeve adapter technology for efficient, cost-effective size changes, and advanced offset inking, tension and control systems. "With options for integrating flexo, gravure and digital stations into a Vpak press configuration to form a hybrid production line, this technology delivers flexibility without compromise," continues Walczak. "Any converters or brand owners feeling the pressure on lead times and price for short to medium run lengths should come and see us at Labelexpo Americas to find out more about the game-changing capabilities of Sunday Vpak technology," he concludes.
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POLESTAR INVESTS IN FLEET OF CANON TECHNOLOGY TO DRIVE GROWTH IN TRANSACTIONAL AND BUSINESS CRITICAL MAIL MARKETS ColorStream and Océ VarioStream technology alongside our JetStream 2200, we now have an arsenal of flexible technology that, supported by Canon, allows us to cement our position as a leader in the transactional, and business critical mail fields. Meanwhile the capability for a white paper solution lays the foundations for substantial growth in the future.”
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olestar enhances both inkjet and toner-based production lines with Océ ColorStream 3500 and Océ VarioStream 8650 continuous feed technologies
with the production capacity and print quality to win new contracts in the transactional, business critical mail and growth markets such as financial and retail.
Investment provides increased production capacity required to cope with Polestar’s growing volumes from new business wins within the transactional and business critical mail markets
Geoff Mordt, Managing Director, Polestar Applied Solutions, comments: “Following a comprehensive review of the available technologies, we believe that Canon’s continuous feed systems are the best in the market. The print quality, reliability and seamless workflow are integral ingredients to create accurate, impactful and secure applications in the business critical mail and transactional markets and will help drive business growth across the board.”
PRISMAproduction workflow solution meets company’s PCI DSS compliance needs Canon services and training programmme supports business development and maximises potential of investments LONDON, 21 August 2014 – Polestar Applied Solutions, a division of Polestar UK Print Ltd, has invested in an Océ ColorStream 3500 and four Canon Océ VarioStream 8650 continuous feed printers from Canon to join its Nottingham site. The investments – the latest chapter in a six-year partnership between Polestar and Canon – will provide the UK’s leading independent print company
The Océ ColorStream 3500 will enable Polestar to offer its customers increased capacity in its end-to-end white paper solution, allowing for higher volumes of targeted business critical mail colour applications that can be tailored to each individual recipient. The ColorStream 3500 has been installed with pigment ink to complement the existing dye-based Océ JetStream 2200 – which has also been upgraded to Canon’s latest
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colour management software – providing Polestar with the broadest colour gamut across the two platforms. The ColorStream 3500 will join an Océ JetStream 2200 – used for longer run applications – in a purpose built, temperature controlled production room for optimum printing performance. The four Océ VarioStream 8650 devices – which are set to replace some of the existing Océ VarioStream 9000 systems – will refresh the company’s toner-based production lines and demonstrate Polestar’s continued requirement for toner technology. The superior image quality and non-stop production capability of the VarioStream machines strengthen Polestar’s service offering in the transactional and transpromotional print markets while increasing overall capacity. “While we feel that inkjet is the future for our business, it’s important to have both toner-based and inkjet technologies, assigning the right production line for the right application,” continues Mordt. “With Océ
“Also integral to the deal was Canon’s PRISMAproduction software,” adds Mordt. “It is the only workflow tool that is adaptable to meet our full PCI DSS compliance needs. With this secure solution, we are able to handle AFP or PDF data streams natively without having to go through lengthy RIP or conversion processes. The capability to pre-flight incoming files automatically and enrich print ready files is a key feature in driving production efficiencies.” Polestar is also benefitting from Canon’s post-installation support services. Mordt concludes: “Canon is providing invaluable training across the business in the data processing, commercial and sales departments, and is on hand to help us maximise the potential of these technologies, which adds a real gloss to the investments.” Craig Nethercott, Commercial Print Group Director, Canon UK, adds: “We have been supporting Polestar’s transformation into full colour from the outset, beginning with the installation of the UK’s first JetStream 2200 at its facility in 2009. We then began to help the company identify appropriate applications to migrate to white paper. “Polestar has always realised the many benefits of the Océ continuous feed range and harnessed its qualities to rapidly develop that side of its business. It’s a forward-thinking, ambitious company and we look forward to helping them reap the benefits of these new investments,” added Nethercott.
Masterline ePacker: The space saving, inexpensive and climate friendly void fill solution
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mbassador Antalis, has launched its latest addition to the Masterline range of solutions to include the Masterline ePacker. The compact ePacker produces air cushions which are an ideal alternative to conventional filling material such as bubble wrap or paper.
of ePacker air cushion film has an RFID sticker in its core, allowing the machine to automatically set the right amount of air and welding temperature. Once used, the pillows reduce to a fraction of the inflated size and are fully recyclable for easy disposal meaning the carbon footprint of the pillows is better of that than paper.
The ePacker has been designed with ‘Plug n Play’ capabilities to optimise productivity as soon as it’s out of the box, no external compressed air system is required. It is an extremely compact solution that takes up very little storage space, allowing businesses to focus their storage needs elsewhere.
Karl Ladley, Marketing Manager at Ambassador Antalis comments: “Online purchasing is continuing to grow, and therefore you need cost efficient and effective protective packaging as a priority for any retailer’s supply chain. The ePacker is a simple, yet powerful machine that will improve your packaging processes.”
The air cushion film, specifically designed for online retailers consists of 99% air and only 1% film. Each reel
The Masterline ePacker is available for £499*, including a reel of air cushion
film. For further information, please speak to your Ambassador Antalis Account Manager or visit www.ambassador-antalis.co.uk
Antalis produces new packaging easy reference guide
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ntalis UK has produced a new 28-page easy reference guide to its packaging product range, aimed at printers and office supply dealers looking to source a variety of packaging solutions from one central supplier.
The guide includes corrugated cartons and boxes, a variety of tapes which can be overprinted and a range of protective postal products such as postal bags and tubes. Other packaging products covered in the guide include cushioning and void fill, hand and machine strapping equipment as well as automated and semiautomated packaging machinery. Among the extensive range of products displayed in the guide, include well established brands such as Jiffy, 3M, Sealed Air and Vibac, alongside Antalis’ own branded range of Masterline products. Karl Ladley, Packaging Marketing Manager commented: “Part of the strength of Antalis as a supplier is our ability to provide our customers with a broad range of products that span all forms of print media and substrates as well as a wide range of complementary packaging solutions. This guide can help our customers easily choose the best packaging solution for their needs, all from one reliable source.” To find out more information about the packaging range, and to obtain your copy of the easy reference guide, please contact Antalis on 0870 607 9014.
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OFFICIAL PACKAGING INNOVATIONS SHOW BAG COMBINES LUXURY, QUALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY Antalis and sister-company Arjowiggins Creative Papers have teamed up with luxury packaging manufacturer Procos to produce the official show bag for this year’s Packaging Innovations, which takes place at the Business Design Centre, London, from 30th September to 1st October 2014. When the gates open to the annual event, thousands of visitors will arrive in search of inspiration, the latest industry trends, and opportunities to forge partnerships with new suppliers. “With so much to take in and so much valuable material to take away after a visit to a show like Packaging Innovations, it could well be that a suitably luxurious and reliable carrier bag will be the order of the day!” comments Emma Linley, Creative Papers Product Manager at Antalis. The designers at Procos conceived a number of potential concepts and produced a series of 3D prototypes before the team chose the final design and selected Keaykolour manufactured by Arjowiggins Creative Papers for the show bag. Available from Antalis, the Keaykolour range offers a kaleidoscope of vibrant and intense colours, diverse weights and unique embossed textures. Furthermore, up to 100% of post-consumer recycled pulp is used in its production, making it the perfect choice for both exceptional quality and sustainability. The rich black and white contrast of the chosen design beautifully captures the very stylish, yet subtle blind dome embossing of the London backdrop, which is perfectly executed on the KeayKolour paper. In addition, the handles comprised of luxurious waxed cotton give the impression of leather, contributing further to the impressive look and finish of the carrier. The pillars of the Packaging Innovations show are sustainability, luxury materials, design and print, and the official show bag clearly proves that all four elements can be successfully combined. A stylish design and modern finish on a luxury bag that’s been beautifully crafted using recycled paper. This year’s official show bag is not only a necessity for safeguarding information, samples, notes and belongings, but a perfect souvenir as well. Visitors to Packaging Innovations 2014 in London can discover a wide variety of creative papers on the Antalis stand E59. “We’re particularly excited about exhibiting at this year’s show, not least because we’re showcasing one of our many creative papers with the show bag, explains Emma. “This year the Antalis stand takes on a global theme to reflect the worldwide availability of our brands.” Visitors to the Antalis stand can also collect a range of printed samples to inspire and show the capabilities of paper for beautiful and creative packaging design. Procos can be found at stand GB47, where they will also be showcasing an exciting new packaging innovation, the luxury carrier box - an environmentally friendly and cost-effective bag/box combination.
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BMA enters light industrial printing market with Fujifilm
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ollowing a year’s beta testing of Fuijfilm’s thermo forming UVcured inkjet ink, Uvijet KV, French sign and display printer BMA can now produce personalised light industrial applications with its Fujifilm Acuity Advance Select UV flatbed printer. This investment helps underpin the expansion of the company’s European business, coinciding with the launch of the BMA Benelux branch in Brussels last June. Based in Amiens, BMA produces a wide range of POP, sign and visual communication products for different industries, including food (Unilever, Nestlé, Coca-Cola, McDonalds) and cosmetics (L’Oréal). The company is able to offer a variety of services, from consultancy, pre-press, printing, finishing and delivery, thanks to both screen and digital technologies – including three Inca Spyder devices.
how to use the technology effectively to further differentiate our service offering and enter new markets.”
ties of up to 1000% when heated, returning to a ‘normal’ state when cool.
Fujifilm’s thermo forming ink has been designed specifically for use with its renowned mid-range flatbed printers, the Acuity Advance Select and Acuity Advance Select HS. Unlike other UV inks, Uvijet KV does not crack or flake during the thermoforming process. It maintains the high quality, vivid colours and excellent performance expected from a Fujifilm ink, without any compromise to the print speed.
Nicolas concludes: “We worked closely with Fujifilm to ensure that the
The thermoforming process sees a flat plastic sheet printed and then removed to a mould, where it is heated up to take on the shape of the mould, and then cooled. The ink has outstanding elongation proper-
Nicolas Coquet, co-owner of BMA, explains: “We like our customers to view us as a source of inspiration for new ideas, and thermoforming helps us to further establish this reputation. It requires a great deal of expertise and technical knowledge in how to prepare files and use the right materials to accurately execute anamorphosis (i.e. reconstructing the original image file as a physical application).” He continues: “Thanks to our beta phase with Fujifilm’s Uvijet KV ink and Acuity Advance Select – including the dedicated software solution and training of our now skilled operators – we have a great understanding of
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ink was flexible enough to go up to the 180° we required without detriment to colour intensity, which it was, and we now have a new and exciting customer proposition to diversify our business.”
ThermoFlexX to show groundbreaking flexo imager technology at Labelexpo Americas 2014 eliminating the need to apply special tape or cutting plates to the unused part of the drum, customers are able to easily fit and expose plate off-cuts that would otherwise be thrown away. Furthermore, ThermoFlexX has designed a hybrid drum that enables plates to be held by either vacuum or magnetic pins, which are an integral part of the drum. Irrespective of the version of drum used, the advanced clamping system ensures ergonomic and easy plate mounting. ThermoFlexX imagers accept 1-bit TIFF files from any workflow or front-end. This makes integration into existing workflows straightforward. The screened 1-bit TIFF file can be a single job file, which can be assembled on a template, or it can be an already
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Higher output and less effort with short grain KBA C56 SG: ENORMOUS PRODUCTIVITY WITH 56 PAGES IN SHORT GRAIN
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urrently, there are several new trends in commercial web offset. On the one hand reaching the highest possible page output per cylinder revolution with so called high-volume presses with up to 96 long-grain pages and on the other hand there is a focus on achieving the highest possible quality, production flexibility and economic efficiency supported by shorter makeready for smaller job runs up to 10,000 copies. The cutting-edge 16-page KBA C16 is tailored to the second trend. It works with long grain pages, with the pages arranged on the plates in the direction of the web travel. Short-grain doublecircumference presses, with the pages arranged at right angles to the web travel, are less common and not as well-known. These presses have enormous potential in terms of format flexibility, productivity and saving time when finishing. The concept of the new 56-page short-grain KBA C56 SG is based on exploiting this potential. One of these presses together with a C48 SG (48 pages in short grain) have been in operation at a long-standing Dutch KBA user, Em de Jong in Baarle-Nassau, for some time now. Short grain boosts productivity Maximum output is limited by the maximum possible web speed Individual drives commonly found in parts, such as the reelstand or folder, in modern presses like the C16 and C56 SG could achieve higher web speeds than the physical characteristics of the substrate used allow, in terms of stability, stretching and shrinking. Short-grain presses can produce about 30% more printed
sections per hour compared to longgrain presses running at the same production speed because of their smaller cylinder circumferences. For example, when comparing a 96-page long-grain press and a 56-page shortgrain press, the 96-page press has 40% more page capacity on the cylinder. However, given the C56 SG’s higher cylinder speed, the hourly output of a 96-page press is only just 10% higher. The format size therefore does not determine the productivity of a commercial web press, a fact which is often forgotten. No quar ter fold necessar y A further advantage of short grain production can be seen in the folder. When printing A4 (8.27 x 11.7in) or similar sized products long-grain presses must have a quarterfold, but this is not the case in short grain. For physical reasons the quarterfold is, vendor-independent, the bottleneck. Before the product reaches the folder delivery, the printed section is first folded lengthways (former fold), is then cross folded (first cross fold) and is finally folded lengthways for a second time, the so called quarterfold. Every time the substrate is mechanically tampered with it is put under more physical strain, which when printing products with a high page count can limit the maximum possible running speed. This differs to short grain: the web is slit and the ribbons are processed individually. Only the first length fold and the first cross fold are needed to produce products similar to longgrain products. The way in which the web is processed is similar to publication gravure printing. Many years ago KBA’s TRB presses reached
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a web speed of 17m/s and more. We have transferred the know-how we gathered back then to today’s commercial press superstructures and folders with success. Enormous product range and fewer finishing tasks The unique ergonomic-handling and accessibility of KBA superstructures is valued by printers the world over. Anyone who has ever moved ribbons or removed old webs from a press knows how valuable a generous amount of space is. This has traditionally been taken into account in KBA web presses and allows press operators to carry out their work comfortably and without any large obstacles. This is especially supported by the cantilevered turner bars. The C48 SG’s superstructure configuration allows for production with up to six ribbons. Up to eight ribbons can be processed by a former in the C56 SG. Optional extras, such as a skip slitter, a ribbon and section stitcher, can lead to a raft of new product options. In this way sewn A4 products (8.27 x 11.7in) can be processed in folded A3 envelopes (11.7 x 16.54in) inline at top speed, which is suitable for large supermarkets and mail-order companies whose typical advertising products contain stitched inserts. This renders the time-consuming inserting of supplements into the ‘main product’ in a separate step superfluous. Inserting lines in finishing as well as the costly pre-production and the temporary storage of halffinished products before finishing are no longer necessary when producing in this way. Having a raft of production options only makes sense if the
print quality is good. Over 15 years ago KBA developed and launched metal blanket technology which supports a more precise circumferential register than sleeve technology. In contrast to sleeves, metal blankets cannot form so called ‘waves’, as the
end of the metal blanket fits exactly into the rubber blanket channel. Automation also with large print runs Today it is hard to imagine printing small- to medium-run jobs without automatic plate changers. When printing large print jobs of more than 250,000 copies the shorter makeready times are economically less important, but a higher level of process stability is essential. This also reduces the possibility of damaging the printing plates when mounting
them manually, for example. It should not be forgotten that the plates for the C48 SG are 890 x 2,060mm (35 x 81in) and 890 x 2,280mm (35 x 90in) for the C56 SG, are larger than a normal house door. Therefore KBA offers a plate transport system from the plate processor to the upper or lower printing units. All KBA commercial web presses have an automated start-up phase and optimised control technology to cut waste and to allow the printer to
have a standardised press start-up and stop. KBA’s 16pp commercial web offset presses set new benchmarks with only a seven minute job change including paper and/or adjusting the web width (without changes to the ribbon lead). This can be done simply by pressing a button or automatically at the end of the run planned. The so called EasyPaperChange is made possible by the full integration of the KBA reelstands in the console and control technology and therefore ensures
that the system is completely integrated. Something which not all of our competitors offer. So far the C56 SG at Em. de Jong in Baarle-Nassau is the only 56-page short-grain press with a web width of 2,280mm (89.76in) in action worldwide. Interest in high-volume short-grain presses is great and we are confident that soon further printing houses will invest in this economically attractive technology from KBA.
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KBA at Expoprint 2014 Impressive market success in a difficult environment continued with the unveiling of this folding machine in Brazil. There are numerous modular add-ons which can be retrofitted after inauguration, such as further buckle plates or patented slitter shaft cassettes. 16page signatures in A4 format were produced live on the M80 at the trade fair. First-level vendor in sheetfed offset Koenig & Bauer do Brasil in São Paulo has developed into a first-level vendor for sheetfed offset presses. The Rapida 105 went to Industria Grafica Sul in Nova Candelária, Brazil, after the trade show.
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xpoprint 2014, the largest and most important trade show in Latin America, took place from 16 to 22 July. KBA manned a joint stand at the exhibition in São Paulo together with subsidiary Koenig & Bauer do Brasil and its cooperation partners MBO and AMS. On a stand measuring 336m² the company presented cutting-edge sheetfed offset technology including the medium-format KBA Rapida 105, which is particularly popular in Asia and Latin America, and modern folding technology from MBO. The KBA stand was full of activity from the moment the trade show opened its doors with visitors flocking to see the print demos. A raft of decisionmakers from Brazilian printing firms and print pundits from Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Peru, Mexico and
Columbia all visited the KBA stand. Live print demonstrations were carried out on six-colour press raised by 450mm (17.7in) with coater and delivery extension. It featured semiautomatic plate changers, CleanTronic Impact (combined blanket, impression cylinder and roller washing system), nonstop roller facility in the delivery as well as a board handling package and a maximum output of 16,000sph. The shaftless DriveTronic feeder and inking units which can be uncoupled are unique features from KBA. Colour density was measured by ErgoTronic ColorDrive directly at the press’ console. RAPIDA 105 AND MBO FOLDING SYSTEMS IN OPERATION The Rapida 105 printed car posters that were very popular with the
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visitors in Brazil live several times a day, as well as KBA maps of the world, which have also proven to be in great demand. Some of the print samples showed matt-gloss effects using the drip-off technique. Together with dryer manufacturer AMS (Air Motion Systems), KBA presented innovative drying processes, such as HR-UV and LED-UV. This technology was shown recently at a well-attended customer event at the KBA plant in Radebeul. Presentations on workflow solutions and MIS systems were also made. KBA works closely together with Kodak, Optimus, Logica, MBO, Montex, Müller Martini and other technology partners.
This is the firm’s second Rapida 105. A further, nearly identical Rapida 105 is currently being installed at Emibra in Suzano, São Paulo. This is the longstanding KBA user’s third Rapida. Brasilgrafica in Alphaville has invested annually in KBA technology since 2012 and in the meantime also has three Rapidas. Brasilgrafica recently received its first large-format press, a Rapida 145. However, this impressive press with seven printing units and two coaters is still unusual in the Brazilian printing industry.
The established packaging printer APICE will receive a Rapida 106 that has similar kit and a two-colour Rapida 106 with coater is currently being fired up at Cartondruck Grafica in Blumenau. KBA is anticipating a boost to business over the coming months
The global rollout of the new M80 folder from MBO for flexible finishing
and years driven by Expoprint.
Graph Expo 2014: manroland web systems – A Strong Finish MANROLAND WEB SYSTEMS FOCUSES ON INNOVATIVE DIGITAL FOLDING AND FINISHING PRODUCTS AND CONTINUED PRESSROOM INNOVATIONS IN OFFSET
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ith recent successes worldwide, the focus at Graph Expo 2014 of manroland web systems Booth #1248 will be the industrial-scale design of digital folding and finishing products, FoldLine and FormerLine. In addition to digital finishing excellence, manroland web systems will continue to highlight the innovation and profitability of the fastest, highest quality, most efficient web offset printing, folding and workflow technologies on the market.
Stronger Production for Digital Folding & Finishing FoldLine offers the options for variable Broadsheet & Tabloid sections & page numbers for personalized issues. The comprehensive configuration of FoldLine results in a highcapacity and versatile production system. The folder and finisher digitally recreate conventional offset products with quick, dynamic job changeovers, unrivalled by competitive products. The available web width enables up to eight pages, and asymmetric production with partialwidth webs is also possible. FormerLine offers variable book signatures and page numbers as well as glued book-block finishing. Both digital finishing products offer outstanding productivity, variable cut sheet separation, dynamic change of pagination and cut-off length “on-thefly,” and full JDF/JMF-controls for setup times as low as 3 minutes with a full format change. The Strength of W eb Offset Web The COLORMAN e:line, in successful production at Allgaeuer Zeitung in Kempten, Germany, is a highlyautomated blanket-to-blanket press with a reputation as the most flexible newspaper offset machine on the market. Allgaeuer Zeitung utilizes the
COLORMAN e:line’s speed and automation to deliver eight regional editions daily, while utilizing the low energy consumption, ergonomics, and efficiency of the press to complete this challenging task on a daily basis with economic success. In the world of Commercial Web Offset, manroland web systems has maintained its reputation of excellence. Whether seeking an excellent price-to-performance ratio and serviceability with the ROTOMAN HiPrint, or the additional production flexibility provided by the LITHOMAN 32-pages, the robust press designs and modularity of controls and components create a competitive machine for most print industry business models.
stated manroland web systems North America CEO Greg Blue, “What differentiates our approach is our ability and willingness to come up with the most cost-effective plan, whether long-term or short-term, that makes the most sense for each company’s business.” Whether for upgrades, web width reductions, overhauls, or comprehensive training packages, the service and engineering teams at manroland
web systems continue to use their technological expertise to customize and reshape the portfolio of aftermarket offerings, and keep customers successful. Located in the South Hall of McCormick Place at Booth #1248, the team from manroland web systems will be available to discuss the efficient, customized solutions being utilized to strengthen print operations throughout the newspaper, commercial, and book markets.
Greg Blue, CEO of manroland web systems North America invites to Graph Expo Show 2014
A Stronger Newspaper In the world of newspaper printing, manroland web systems has been at the forefront of creating a portfolio of solutions for customers, allowing newspaper print centers to utilize their existing equipment in new ways. Adding inkjet print heads to offset presses, available in full color and at press speeds, integrates variable data into the offset process. The conversion of double-wide presses to Three-Around not only provides newsprint savings, but new formats that appeal to readers. The addition of heatset or UV Dryers to allow commercial quality, and folding innovations which create plow-folds, flying pages, and half-covers breathe new life into print operations. Strengthening the Fundamentals Improved performance, training, and maintenance for pressrooms is a strategic focus of manroland web systems in North America. “Establishing superior pressroom fundamentals is the key to operational excellence,” printingreview | september-october 2014 | 53
The 80 page LITHOMAN with autoprint configuration for Stark Druck offers highest productivity and cost effectiveness.
Better, faster, more efficient – Stark Druck opts for LITHOMAN autoprint Brand new 80 page LITHOMAN from manroland web systems starts production in December 2014
reliability, high performance and printing quality. For this reason, for the addition to capacity, the company trusts in the good performance of the presses and the service from manroland web systems. This emphasizes the good partnership and cooperation between the two leading companies of the printing industry. . Highlights in automation and highest productivity
Stark Druck in Pforzheim is well known as an innovative and high performing company, even far beyond Germany. Due to the installation of a new 80 page long grain LITHOMAN (web width 2,250 mm), productivity and capacity are further increased. Equipped with latest automation features and technical solutions, the press will already go into production in December 2014.
Among the highlights of the 80 page long grain LITHOMAN for Stark Druck, with four printing units and a web width of 2,250 mm, is the autoprint configuration. Additionally, the press
Stark Druck is one of the leading German printers and considers itself as a full-service printing company. Together with the new LITHOMAN autoprint, in sum nine commercial presses are running at the huge printing site in Pforzheim. This means high volume printing at an industrial scale – without ifs or buts. One cylinder revolution of all presses at the same time means an output of 576 DIN A4 pages. Rarely any other German printer can offer more. The keys to economical success at this highly competitive market are 54 | september-october 2014 | printingreview
is equipped with APL, the fully automatic plate change from manroland web systems. APL, in this case, is part of a complete AutoJobChange system. The feature contains an automatic sequence control that includes the subfunctions product loading, ink- and component presetting, APL (Automatic Plate Loading), start-up ramp, QuickStart, QuickStop after achieving a target run and product unloading. Besides, the LITHOMAN is equipped with numerous InlineControl Systems. The control systems, as for example InlineFanout- and InlineCutoff Control dynamic, color register and ink density control, guarantee best
printing quality and reduce waste rates significantly. Lowest waste rates can be enabled due to the automatic waste discharge. WasteGate Control provides an exact discharge of waste copies after reel change and washing process. The 80 page LITHOMAN is equipped with a PFI-5 folder – automatically adjustable with a 2nd cross fold for producing double parallel folds and two quarter folds with separate delivery. The 2nd cross fold can be shut down if not needed and will not run with the folder. This saves energy and reduces abrasion.