Digital & Inkjet
This topic section of WhatTheyThink focuses on emerging trends in the rapidly-growing area of digital printing technology. It features commentary and analysis on technical and business trends relative to digital printing applications.
Australia’s Largest Wholesale Printer Makes its First Inkjet Investment at drupa with Canon
At drupa 24, CMYKhub, the largest wholesale printer in Australia, made its first investment in inkjet production equipment by signing for two Canon varioPRINT iX3200 cutsheet presses. Read More
Eco Flexibles Invests in Second Jet Press FP790
Fujifilm announced at drupa 24 that Eco Flexibles, a sustainability-focused flexible packaging specialist, has invested in its second Jet Press FP790. Read More
Kodak Receives Letter of Intent for 5 KODAK PROSPER ULTRA 520 Presses
At drupa 24, Kodak announced the sale of five PROSPER ULTRA 520 presses. Read More
Miru Systems, Inc. Joint Venture Acquires Two New HP PageWide Advantage 2200 to Serve Philippine Commission on Election for 2025 Mid Term National Election
At drupa 24, Miru Systems announced that they are complementing the Miru Election Management System and Vote Counting Machine with two new HP PageWide Advantage 2200s. Read More
The Power to Move—Promotional Communications
In this article, sponsored and written by Canon, the company looks at the role of digital printing technology in the production of promotional materials. Read More
Robust Printing with HP Thermal Inkjet
In this article, written and sponsored by HP, the company explains how it chose Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) to best meet the market demands for productivity, quality, versatility, sustainability, and economics. Read More
Customized Printing Solutions with Inkjet Integrators
If you don't find the printing system you need for your printing requirements at drupa, you can also have it built to your own specifications. Ralf Schlözer explains the concept of inkjet integrators, which specialize in non-standard applications and either build inkjet printing units into existing printing, finishing, and production systems or assemble completely new printing lines. Read More
B3 High-Quality Inkjet with Kyocera
Kyocera’s TASKalfa Pro 15000c, launched in 2019, quickly became an established product thanks to its great price-performance ratio, with about 500 units having been installed worldwide. Ralf Schlözer looks at how the product has evolved, new capabilities being featured at drupa 24. Read More
Ricoh Expands in Commercial Print
Nicknamed “the dragon,” Ricoh’s Pro Z75 sheetfed inkjet press was shown live for the first time at drupa 24. Ralf Schlözer takes a closer look. Read More
Canon’s ProStream 2133 Helps to Drive McLays & MiPost Digital Transformation
At drupa 24, Canon announced that Mclays & MiPost have become the first UK printer to purchase the new ProStream 2133, which launched at the show. Read More
News
WhatTheyThink “Print Geeks” Covers Cool Tools at drupa
Landa Completes Installation of Quantum’s 2nd Landa Press, the First Landa S11P in the U.S.
SCREEN Launches High-Density SU Ink for Uncoated Papers Used by Truepress JET 520HD Mono Press
Kodak Receives Letter of Intent for 5 KODAK PROSPER ULTRA 520 Presses
Illinois-Based Printer Taps into New Markets with Second Truepress JET 520HD+ from SCREEN Americas
Australia’s Largest Wholesale Printer Makes its First Inkjet Investment at Drupa With Canon
Meteor Supports New FUJIFILM Dimatix SKYFIRE® Printhead
Specialty Print Communications to Receive First U.S. Installation of Canon ProStream 3160
Printware Will Preview Three New Inkjet Technologies at Drupa with its partner Technomatic.
SCREEN Americas Hosts Executive Preview Event for Future Customers of the Truepress JET 560HDX
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KYOCERA NIXKA: Revolutionizing Industrial Printing with Inkjet Technology
David Zwang and Paul Morgavi, President, KYOCERA NIXKA, introduce the newly merged companies to revolutionize industrial printing with inkjet technology. They discuss the potential of inkjet solutions across various applications and explore the niche market of photo printing and expresses optimism for future growth. Watch Video
Cool Tools: IIJ Industrial Inkjet at drupa
Mary Schilling talks to Graham Vleck, IIJ Industrial Inkjet, about the company's specialization in creating custom machinery for inkjet printing on various media. They work closely with customers to provide tailored solutions, capable of printing on a wide range of substrates. The company also offers security features and has successfully completed challenging projects such as robotic arm printing and continuous 24/7 output. Watch Video
HP Industrial Launches PageWide T700i Packaging Press
HP launched a new Pagewide packaging press that fits between their T400 and T1100 presses. It is an ideal size and is more than just for litho-lam! David Zwang talks with Barbara McManus, Head of HP Pagewide Industrial Group. Watch Video
Documation: From Inplant to Commercial Printer
In this video, sponsored by HP, Kevin Abergel talks with Jeremy Stanek, VP of Operations at Documation, a company that began as an inplant for a seminar management company, printing direct mail and on-demand books. Documation has since become a commercial printing operation and recently acquired an HP PageWide press. Watch Video
Product Strategy: Arrow Systems at drupa 24
Shaan Patel, Business Development Manager for Arrow Systems, talks about the shift to digital printing, the trend toward aqueous inks, and the company’s label and packaging printing system using water-based pigment ink technology. Watch Video
Booth Tour: MGI at drupa 24
Kevin Abergel talks with Victor Abergel, EVP, MGI Digital Technology, in the MGI booth at drupa 24, where the company was demonstrating its flagship product the AlphaJET, an inkjet device that performs printing and embellishing in one pass. Watch Video
Product Strategy: Printware at drupa 2024
Tim Murphy, President, Printware Division, Printware, shares the three trends seen at drupa 2024: inkjet is hot; faster, better economics; and that more vibrant colors are highly desirable within the market. All of these can be achieved with inkjet printing. Watch Video
Exploring Canon's Innovations: Hans Schmidbauer at drupa
Cary Sherburne chats with Hans Schmidbauer, European Marketing Director at Canon. They discuss Canon's participation at Drupa, unveil a new product and underscore the advantages of sheet-fed inkjet technology. Watch Video
The Future of Digital Printing with Canon
Cary Sherburne talks with Hans Schmidbauer about the potential of digital print, the integration of technologies, and the future of digital printing. The tactile experience of books is highlighted, and viewers are encouraged to explore Canon's offerings at the drupa exhibition. Watch Video
Fujifilm's Inkjet Innovations: An Interview with CEO Steve Billow
Cary Sherburne interviews Steve Billow, CEO, Fujifilm Dimatix , about their industrial inkjet print heads, including the new SKYFIRE 600 and how important innovation is with inkjet print heads. They confabulate Fujifilm's partnerships with printer OEMs and future innovation plans. Watch Video
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