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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

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Digital Printing and Automation with HP Indigo

David Zwang and Noam Zilbershtain, VP and General Manager, HP Indigo Industrial Print, talk about the world of digital printing with HP Indigo. They highlight the significance of automation and intelligent automation lines, and the transition to digital. Zibershtain also discusses importance of solutions, applications, a connected environment and interactions with other companies prioritizing automation. Watch Video

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The Future of Printing Industry: AI, Digital Presses, and Partnerships

Nick Gawreluk and Cheryl Kahanec, CEO, Quantum Group, talk about the adoption of AI and new technology in the industry, and the anticipation for a 40-inch digital press with offset capabilities. The significance of partnerships and collaborations for the industry's future is also discussed. Quantum Group's future plans include becoming a leader and exploring other facilities, focusing on partnerships, profitability, and independence. Watch Video

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Cool Tools: Epson at drupa

Mary Schilling and Jens-Dirk Bartz, Technical Specialist, Epson, take a look at Epson's new portable spectrophotometer, the SD-10. Highlights include the SD-10's compatibility with ICC profiling and software, and the benefits of its aperture size for fabric printing. Watch Video

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Cool Tools at drupa: IST

Mary Schilling and Joachim Kranz, Head of Sales Sheetfed, IST highlight their manufacturing of superwide UV lamps and other printing applications. They discuss the nuances between UV and LED technology, ink compatibility, and the advent of "free cure" technology. Watch Video

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Exploring PrintVIS: A Microsoft Partnered MIS System

David Zwang talks with Kasper Tomshoj, CEO PrintVIS, about the PrintVIS MIS system that stands out through its partnership with Microsoft and integration of AI features. They also touch on the benefits of PrintVIS' collaboration with Kodak and the advantages of cloud-based updates and innovation. Watch Video

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Innovation and Sustainability: A Conversation with Fujifilm's Hiroaki Shimosaka

Cary Sherburne and Hiroaki Shimosaka, Senior General Manager, Fujifilm, discuss the company's 90th anniversary, its history in the graphic arts business, and its focus on innovation, automation, sustainability and AI for drupa 2024. Watch Video

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Frank and Ukrainian Textbooks

Frank talks about textbooks and Ukraine. One of the major plants that printed them was destroyed and our government is funding Ukrainian printers to produce them. Watch Video

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Rootree’s Phil St-Cyr on Digitally Printing Flexible Packaging

In this video, sponsored by HP, Eric Vessels talks with Phil St-Cyr, CEO & Founder of Rootree, about the company’s purchase of an HP Indigo 200K Digital Press to print flexible packaging. Watch Video

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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

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JetFx's Innovative Printing Technologies

Cary Sherburne talks with Ed Wiegand, CEO, JetFx Inc, about their unique blend of digital and analog printing technologies, with a focus on piezo inkjet technology. JetFx collaborates with HP Indigo and other digital printers to provide finishing solutions, ensuring precise digital registration for embellishments. Watch Video

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Enrico Barboglio and the Role of ACIMGA in the Italian Print Industry

Nick Gawreluk sits down with Enrico Barboglio, Director, ACIMGA, which serves print equipment manufacturers. They talk about the association's origins, its mission to promote Italian technology, and its support for manufacturers. Watch Video

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Inkjet Technology Evolution and its Impact on the Packaging Industry

David Zwang talks with Mary Schilling, certified Print Geek, about the evolution of inkjet technology and its impact on the commercial packaging industry at drupa 2024. They highlight the importance of print beyond paper and the role of innovative printing technologies. They also touch on the use of biomarkers and synthetic DNA in inks for security and tracking, emphasizing the significance of tracking and sustainability in various industries. Watch Video

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Product Strategy: Fujifilm at drupa 2024

Andrew Gunn, Director Production Sales Enablement, Americas, Fujifilm Graphic Communication, introduces Fujifilm's latest products—SC 285S, SC 2100S and GC 12,500. These products promise finer toner, improved automation and embellishments. Fujifilm also presents their XMF prepress workflow with hybrid workflows and platesetters. Watch Video

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Booth Tour: EFI Reggiani at drupa 2024

Paolo Torricella, Global Textile Segment Specialist, EFI, talks with Eric Vessels about what's new with the EFI Reggiani, which is capable of printing on any fabric. Watch Video

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Product Strategy: Kornit at drupa

Guy Yaniv, President, KDEU, of Kornit Digital, talks about the trends they have been seeing in the consumer textiles and apparel market and how Kornit Digital is addressing a shift to on-demand apparel production. Watch Video

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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

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Booth Tour: Koenig & Bauer at drupa 2024

Eric Frank, SVP Marketing, and Marcel Guntsch, Head of Digital Operations, Koenig & Bauer, give a tour of the Koenig & Bauer booth at drupa. Koenig & Bauer featured Connective Packaging at the show, which highlights innovative digital print products. Watch Video

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Heidelberg's Innovative Solutions at drupa

In this video, sponsored by Heidelberg, Nick Trabold, head of Heidelberg's Print Media Center, talks about the solutions the company was showing at drupa, featuring commercial print, packaging and label printing. Watch Video

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Cool Tools at drupa: MeasureColor Teams

Mary Schilling spent her time at drupa looking for the coolest tools for printers. She met Dan Uress, Founder of Colorware, to learn about MeasureColor Teams, Colorware's innovative color management software. This tool addresses color measurement challenges by enabling efficient communication and rapid data transfer. It extends color measurement to all product components, consolidates data from various devices and manufacturers, and provides real-time monitoring and analysis. Watch Video