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Too Much Type?

Gutenberg had one font. By 1900, there were 480 handset type fonts. Linecasting had 410. Phototypestting had over 1,000. Today, there are over 1 million digital fonts. Frank thinks we need a better classification system for them. Watch Video

Ryan DeVesty on Hatteras’s Data-Driven Production

In this video, sponsored by HP, Kevin Abergel talks with Ryan DeVesty, Director of Digital Print for Hatteras, about the company’s data-driven approach to production, especially in terms of color management, gleaning data from the press and gamifying it for the operator. Watch Video

Cool Tools: Troika Systems at drupa

Mary Schilling and James Stepton, Technical Director, Troika Systems, talk about the company's analog cleaning systems: AniCAM and MagneCAM. They cover the importance of cleanliness, inspection of dirty analogs, plugged cells, and ink compatibility. Watch Video

PicoNext Adds Generative AI to Its Digital Product Passport Platform

PicoNext launched the first generative AI service that helps companies rapidly publish product sustainability information as Digital Product Passports, which are to be required for each product sold in the European Union and other parts of the world. In this video interview, Founder Dave Dickson explains what Digital Product Passports are and how generative AI can make creating them faster and more efficient. 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

Transitioning Digital Printing in the Textile Industry

Nick Gawreluk and Ronen Samuel, CEO, Kornit Digital, talk about the shift from analog to digital printing in the textile industry. They discuss the challenges and opportunities this presents, the evolution of direct-to-garment and direct-to-fabric and software solutions like KornitX for print-on-demand orders. Watch Video

Komori's Innovations in the Printing Industry

Cary Sherburne interviews Lance Martin, VP of Product Marketing, Komori America Corporation. Lance shares new products, the future of the printing industr,y and Komori's focus on workflow integration. Watch Video

Exploring Atomyx: A Comprehensive Interview with Tom Piere, CEO of Four Pees

Tom Piere, CEO of Four Pees, comes to the drupa daily studio to talk about the company's Atomyx platform. Atomyx is a three-product suite: Atomyx Manage, which connects APIs and systems in the print industry; Atomyx Prepare, focusing on artwork processing; and Atomyx Layout, which facilitates ganging nesting and smart estimation for print jobs. Watch Video

Exploring Cloud Solutions with Enfocus

David Zwang and Tim Bernaerdt, Director, Enfocus, discuss the transition to the cloud, its benefits, and the potential of moving PitStop and Switch to the cloud. They also talk about the growth of the app store and the mixed audience's need to embrace the cloud. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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