Taktiful Tuesdays! Frank Mallozzi Leads Konica Minolta’s Industrial Print Revolution
Welcome back to another engaging episode of Taktiful Tuesdays! In this installment, host Eric Vessels sits down with his longtime friend Frank Mallozzi, the President of Konica Minolta’s Industrial Print and Production (IPP) Group. This conversation takes you on a journey through Frank’s unexpected return to the industry and his mission to drive innovation in the world of industrial printing. Watch Video
Fujifilm’s Andrew Gunn on Amplify Print
FSEA’s Jeff Peterson talks with Fujifilm’s Andrew Gunn about the upcoming Amplify Print finishing and embellishment event, coming June 10–12, 2025, to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill. Watch Video
Taktiful Tuesdays! Democratizing Digital Embellishment: A Conversation with Andrew Gunn of Fujifilm
Ready to see what’s next for digital print? In this episode of Taktiful Tuesdays, Eric Vessels, CXO at Taktiful, sits down with Andrew Gunn of Fujifilm to pull back the curtain on the evolving world of digital embellishment. Curious about how to move beyond CMYK, unlock new ROI opportunities, and truly stand out from the competition? Andrew shares insights on the cutting-edge Revoria lineup, Fujifilm’s Aspire program, and the power of industry collaboration. Watch Video
Hunkeler Innovationdays Is Closer Than You Think!
Hunkeler Innovationdays (HID) is one of the most unique and valuable events for print service suppliers to see firsthand the premier inkjet manufacturers and their equipment in application configurations. Watch Video
Taktiful Tuesdays Episode 2: Digital Embellishments, Standards, and Tacos with Richard Romano!
In this exciting episode of Taktiful Tuesdays, Eric Vessels, Chief Experience Officer at Taktiful, chats with Richard Romano, Managing Editor at WhatTheyThink, about the future of digital embellishments and the critical need for industry standards. They dive into the evolution of digital embellishments; challenges face printers such as selling, pricing, and educating customers; the importance of creating universal standards for gloss, foil, embossing, and more; and insights from Taktiful and WhatTheyThink’s groundbreaking industry surveys. And of course, they redefine “Taco Tuesday” as “Taktiful Tuesdays” Watch Video
Digital Embellishment Show Panel Debates the Case for Standards
In this follow-up to the widely-discussed article, “The Case for Standards in Digital Embellishments,” the first-ever panel on The Digital Embellishment Show dives deep into the pressing need for standardization in the digital print embellishment industry. Host Kevin Abergel and moderator Eric Vessels are joined by an all-star panel featuring Sabine Lenz (PaperSpecs), Sean Roberts (Konica Minolta USA), and Ryan Moskun (Harris & Bruno International). Together, they debate how the lack of consistent terminology, quality control measures, and design standards creates confusion and hinders adoption across the industry. Watch Video
Business Update: Plockmatic Celebrates its 50th Anniversary at PRINTING United
In this video sponsored by the Plockmatic Group, Jakob Ekeberg, Vice President of Product Management, talks about the company’s growth strategies and new products on display at PRINTING United. Watch Video
Demystifying Digital Embellishments with Bryar McDonald, TUI Total Solutions
Join host Kevin Abergel in this enlightening episode of The Digital Embellishment Show as he chats with Bryar McDonald, Production Specialist at TUI Total Solutions—a family-owned Xerox dealer based in Central Florida. Discover how TUI evolved from a copier repair company into a pioneer in digital print embellishments. Watch Video
Who is Konica Minolta's New Digital Embellishment Guru Sean Roberts?
In this special episode of the Digital Embellishment Show, host Kevin Abergel introduces you to Sean Roberts, the newly appointed National Director for Digital Embellishment at Konica Minolta US. Join us as we explore Sean’s impressive background, his passion for innovation, and his vision for the future of digital embellishments in the printing industry. Watch Video
Business Update: Duplo at PRINTING United
In this video sponsored by Duplo, President and CEO Rick Salinas shows off the Duplo DSM-1000 B2 platen die-cutting system, on display at last month's PRINTING United. Watch Video
Embracing Sales: A Conversation with John Carlin of Lahlouh
In this installment of The Digital Embellishment Show, host Kevin Abergel sits down with John Carlin of Lahlouh to delve into the evolving landscape of the print industry. With over 28 years of experience, John shares invaluable insights on transitioning from management to sales, the power of personalization, digital embellishments, trends in packaging, and authenticity in marketing. Watch Video
Booth Tour: Nobelus at PRINTING United
In this video sponsored by Nobelus, V.P. of Marketing Angie Mohni, VP of Sales and Client Care John Corley, and Equipment Product Manager Tom Snooks show off the finishing solutions Nobelus was exhibiting at last month’s PRINTING United. Watch Video
Business Update: Standard Finishing at PRINTING United
In this video sponsored by Standard Finishing, Director of Sales Paul Steinke discusses the Horizon and Hunkeler finishing equipment the company was showcasing at PRINTING United, some of which made their North American debut in Las Vegas. Watch Video
Xeikon's Game-Changing Digital Embellishment: One-Pass Foiling with Mark Pomerantz
In this episode of the Digital Embellishment Show, Kevin Abergel talks with Mark Pomerantz, Director of Sales and Marketing at Xeikon, to discuss their groundbreaking digital embellishment technology. Mark reveals Xeikon's innovative single-pass foiling process that combines their dry toner printing with Kurz's digital metal technology. Watch Video
Rollem's Larry Corwin on Card Printing and Converting
In this video sponsored by Rollem, Richard Romano talks with Larry Corwin, President of Rollem International, about the current status of card printing—trading cards, playing cards, and hobby/game cards—what opportunities exist for commercial printers in card production, and Rollem's long history manufacturing equipment for card conversion. Watch Video
Booth Tour: Zünd at PRINTING United
In this video sponsored by Zünd, Business Segment Manager Martin Thornton showcases the cutting and finishing solutions Zünd was showing at PRINTING United. Watch Video
Business Update: Müller Martini at PRINTING United
In this video sponsored by Müller Martini, President and CEO Andy Fetherman talks about the company’s PRINTING United booth theme, “Driving the Digital Transformation” and the trends the company is seeing in book finishing. Watch Video
Business Update: Graphco
In this video sponsored by Graphco, Chris Manley, President, talks about some of the equipment the company was showing at PRINTING United, including laminating and foiling machines, and discusses the new RMGT 970PX Folding Carton & Packaging Series. Watch Video
Let's Talk Digital Embellishments with Kelly Leahy from Xerox
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Digital Embellishment Show! Join host Kevin Abergel as he chats with Kelly Leahy, Senior Global Product Marketing Manager at Xerox, about the transformative power of digital embellishments in the print industry. Discover Kelly's unique journey with Xerox, from her roots in Rochester to her pivotal role in the Genesis Initiative. Dive into the world of print embellishments and see how Xerox is making it easier than ever for print service providers to enhance their offerings and drive market adoption. Watch Video
Booth Tour: Rollem at PRINTING United
Rollem’s Doug Sherwood highlights the finishing solutions that Rollem was showing at last month’s PRINTING United. Watch Video
Business Update: Graphco’s SD-Italy Augusta F150R PRO CNC Router and Cutter
David Zwang talks to Graphco’s Chris Manley about the SD-Italy Augusta F150R PRO hybrid CNC routing and cutting plotter, an ultra-high-speed solution for wide-format, display, signage, and industrial production. The machine debuted at PRINTING United 2023 in Atlanta, and so far Graphco has installed six units, with another half dozen about to be installed. Watch Video
Bella Printing’s Edwin Fioretti on Digital Embellishments
In this video sponsored by HP, Nick Gawreluk talks with Edwin Fioretti, Operations Manager for Bella Printing about how Bella has been using digital embellishments to enhance the company’s offerings to customers. Watch Video
Booth Tour: Fujifilm at PRINTING United
In this video, sponsored by Fujifilm, Andrew Gunn leads a tour of the wide-format, digital toner and inkjet, and embellishment solutions that the company was showcasing in Las Vegas. Watch Video
Hunkeler’s Daniel Erni Previews Hunkeler Innovationdays
In this video, sponsored by Hunkeler, Thayer Long talks with Daniel Erni, CEO of Hunkeler, about the company’s preparations for the upcoming Hunkeler Innovationdays, taking place February 24–27, 2025, in Lucerne, Switzerland. Watch Video
Sharp's Bold Move into Digital Embellishments with Dino Pagliarello
Join us for an exciting episode of the Digital Embellishment Show as host Kevin Abergel welcomes special guest Dino Pagliarello, VP of Management and Production Print at Sharp Electronics. Discover how Sharp is making waves in the production print industry by venturing into digital embellishments and specialty printing. Dino shares insights on Sharp's innovative strategies, including their focus on combining toner and inkjet technologies to create stunning print effects that go beyond traditional CMYK. Watch Video
The Digital Embellishment Show: LEONHARD KURZ's Michael Aumann
In this edition of the Digital Embellishment Show, Kevin Abergel talks with Michael Aumann, Global Director - Digital Embellishment Solutions for LEONHARD KURZ, about the embellishment technologies the company was demonstrating at drupa 24. Watch Video
Cool Tools at drupa: IN-LOG/GAMMERLER
Mary Schilling talks with Klaus Kalthoff, Senior Vice President Global for IN-LOG/GAMMERLER, about the company’s finishing systems for book, magazine, or newspaper printing. Watch Video
Cool Tools at drupa: Pratham Technologies
Mary Schilling talks with Datta Deshpande, CEO of Pratham Technologies, about the company’s unique folding solution for pharmaceutical packaging. Watch Video
Talking Embellishments with Steve Furlong from Hudson Printing
In this episode of the Digital Embellishment Show, Kevin Abergel sits down with Steve Furlong, the VP of Operations at Hudson Printing in Salt Lake City. Steve shares insights into Hudson Printing’s journey, their pioneering use of Landa presses, and their leap into digital embellishments. Watch Video
Product Showcase: Kongsberg at drupa
In this video, sponsored by Kongsberg, Frank Adegeest, Vice President Product Strategy & Business Processes for Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems, offers an overview of the cutting solutions on display at drupa, the first drupa they had attended as an independent company. Watch Video
Exploring the Future of Digital Embellishment with Ryan Moskun from Harris & Bruno
In this episode of "The Digital Embellishment Show," host Kevin Abergel sits down with Ryan Moskun, Marketing Manager at Harris & Bruno, to discuss their breakthrough in the digital embellishment industry with their new ZRX machine. Tune in as they delve into the creative possibilities of digital embellishment, the challenges of surface tension, and the game-changing features of X-MATTE technology. Watch Video
Educating the Market on the Value of Digital Embellishment
Cary Sherburne talks with Kevin Abergel, founder of Taktiful, as he shares his journey and insights into the digital embellishment industry. They discuss the importance of creating tools, educating the market, and the value of embellishments for printers and brands. Watch Video
Nobelus’ Angie Mohni on Industry Trends
In this video, sponsored by Nobelus, David Zwang talks with Angie Mohni, VP of Marketing for Nobelus, about the latest industry trends she has been seeing, notably automation, sustainability, and insourcing. Watch Video
Cool Tools at drupa: Taktiful
Mary Schilling makes her way to the Taktiful booth at drupa in her Cool Tools journey to talk with Kevin Abergel, President and Founder. Together, they highlight the need for software that enables designers to visualize embellishments. They also discuss the challenges in digital embellishment design and introduces Taktitful's software tools. He underscores the importance of understanding market pricing and aims to improve the digital embellishment industry. Taktiful plans to offer free licenses and training to universities to educate upcoming designers. Watch Video
The Digital Embellishment Show: FUJIFILM at drupa
Kevin Abergel talks with Andrew Gunn, Director Production Sales Enablement, FUJIFILM Graphic Communication Division, about specialty colors and their latest embellishment solutions available at drupa. Watch Video
Cool Tools: Scodix at drupa
Mary Schilling and Amit Shvartz, General Manager and COO, Scodix, introduce Scodix AI, a solution designed to simplify embellishments in printing, especially for the web to print market. The software's features include image analysis, true font recognition and design software import capabilities. Watch Video
Scodix's Adee Mo's First drupa
Kevin Abergel talks with Adee Mor, VP Global Marketing for Scodix, at Scodix’s booth at drupa 24. Adee has been with Scodix—and the industry—for only four months, and describes her journey. Watch Video
Highcon Management Transition
David Zwang talks with Shlomo Nimrodi, who, after five years as CEO of Highcon, transfers his CEO role to Yair Alcobi and takes on the position of Chairman of Highcon. Watch Video
Innovating New Print Markets with HP Indigo's Shirley Coifman
On the latest episode of the Digital Embellishment Show, Kevin Abergel talks with HP Indigo's Shirley Coifman. Don't miss this engaging conversation packed with valuable insights for anyone in the print industry. Watch Video
Scodix at drupa 24
In this video, sponsored by Scodix, General Manager and COO Amit Shvartz talks about emerging trends in the industry and the company’s experiences at drupa 24. Watch Video
The Digital Embellishment Show: Scodix's Amit Shvartz on the Rise of Digital Embellishment
Kevin Abergel, Founder, Taktiful and Amit Shvartz, COO and General Manager of Scodix, discuss the increasing significance of embellishment in the printing industry. They talk about the shift to digital embellishment, highlighting current capabilities and future potential. Watch Video
Taktiful's Kevin Abergel Talks Embellishments
Chris Burnley, CEO of Corefact, talks with Kevin Abergel President of Taktiful, about Kevin's background in embellishments and the founding of Taktiful. Watch Video
A Deep Dive into Highcon's Success and Future Developments
David Zwang sits down with Shlomo Nimrodi, CEO, Highcon, to explore the company's journey and success in the packaging market. They discuss the rise of digital die-cutting, productivity enhancements and the surprising interest in their solutions from the corrugated market. 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
A drupa Retrospective: an Interview with Kongsberg's President & CEO
Senior Editor Cary Sherburne had a conversation with Stuart Fox, Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems' President & CEO, about his company's drupa experience—how did it compare to previous drupas and what kind of results did they achieve during the show? He also highlighted some of the developments shown in the Kongsberg stand, and we extended our thanks for his partnership in creating the stunning—and sustainable—distribution points for the drupa daily! Watch Video
Kurz’s Markus Hoffmann on Rethinking What’s Possible
Nick Gawreluk talks with Kurz’s Makcus Hoffmann about the company’s presence at drupa 24 and the company’s slogan for the show: “Rethink What’s Possible.” Watch Video
The Digital Embellishment Show: Harris & Bruno International at drupa 2024
Kevin Abergel and Nick Bruno take us through the digital embellishments that were displayed at drupa 2024. Watch Video
Product Showcase: Harris & Bruno ZRX Digital Embellishment System
Spencer Bruno, Product Manager at Harris & Bruno International provides a product tour of the new Harris & Bruno ZRX Digital Embellishment System. The ZRX pairs the Harris & Bruno Chamber-Anilox system with inkjet technology to create a system that supports flood coat, spot coat, and foil stamp embellishments. Watch Video
Innovations in Book Production with Müller Martini
Ingolf Fritzsche, Product Manager, Digital Solutions, and Ronald Reddmann, Product Manager, Softcover Solutions, Müller Martini, introduce their latest innovations in book production at the drupa video studio. They highlight a new book block solution that changes folding patterns in under 10 seconds, enhancing productivity and sustainability. The Connex workflow system and high-speed unique book production are key digital advancements. Watch Video
Driving Digital Transformation: Innovations and Challenges in the Printing Industry
Volker Leonhardt, Global Sales and Marketing and Andy Fetherman, President and CEO, Müller Martini North America, talk about their commitment to driving digital transformation and presenting their latest innovations. They share the positive response they've received for their Smart Factory solutions and discuss the challenges faced in the industry. Looking ahead, they see a future dominated by robotics, automation, and a strong emphasis on internal culture and customer relationships. Watch Video