Interviews with Industry Executives, Commentary & Analysis from WhatTheyThink Contributors and other video features.
Jim Continenza, Kodak's CEO, shares his insights on the print industry. Jim emphasizes the importance of customer needs, efficiency, and digital transition. He predicts a closer vendor-customer alignment and highlights the significance of planning and new technologies. Jim assures customers about the use of cloud-based software and discusses data protection and industry challenges. Watch Video
Yale Goldis Commercial Products and Solutions Director, HP PageWide Industrial, delves into HP's extensive product range, printing volume and upcoming milestone of printing 1 trillion pages. He emphasizes the customer value through upgradeability and the success of the Advantage press. Watch Video
Jacek Kusmierczyk, President, Polish Chamber of Printing talks about the Chamber's history, its emphasis on vocational training, and its initiatives to promote women in the printing industry. A key goal is to bridge the gap between Ukraine and China in the printing sector. He also discusses the Chamber's philanthropic efforts and support for Ukrainian printers affected by war. Watch Video
Leonard Badet, Chief Technology Officer, BOBST Mex SA talks about the digitalization and connectivity initiatives at BOBST. He shares insights the industry's digitalization progress, the role of AI and data-driven solutions, and collaborations with giants like Microsoft. He also touches on the importance of BOBST Connect software for small printers and the partnership with PAC for digitization. Watch Video
Tuan Tran, President of Print and Imaging for HP, talks about HP's 40-year history in the printing industry. He explores the company's diverse machine portfolio, opportunities across different segments and the convenience offered to customers. He also discusses office workflows, the transition from analog to digital, and the potential of printing technologies. Watch Video
Henrik Muller-Hansen, Founder & CEO, Gelato, introduces the future of the digital print industry, focusing on Gelato's partnership with Landa and drupa 2024's theme. The influence of Gen Z and Millennials on the demand for personalized, local, and sustainable products is explored. The conversation emphasizes the importance of competition and collaboration within the industry, consumer-driven change, and sustainability through local production and waste reduction. Watch Video
Yasuo Taketsugu, General Manager, Market Promotions, Horizon International, highlights Horizon's various finishing devices and the importance of automation, user-friendliness, and connectivity in their development process. He also talks about the role of robotics and connectivity in addressing rising labor costs. Horizon is planning to expand from Japan to Europe and North America, promoting the concept of a smart factory. Watch Video
After Benny Landa invented digital color printing in 1993 with the Indigo press, he went on to up the ante with Landa Nanographic Printing. Landa Nanographic ink is a magic elixir and Frank expects more about this unique technology at drupa. Watch Video
Cary Sherburne talks with Gaby Matsliach, CEO of eProductivity Software at drupa. Gaby shares insights about the company's journey to independence, their strategic partnerships, and technology investments. Watch Video
David Zwang sits down with Robert Keane, CEO and founder of Cimpress, to discuss the company's growth performance and its expansion into new markets such as packaging. They also tackle the challenges of mass customization and the potential impact of acquiring Landa Press on Cimpress's operations. Watch Video
Cary Sherburne talks with Gil Oron from Landa and Henrik Müller-Hansen from Gelato. Together they highlight their companies' partnership and its growth potential, focusing on production on demand's impact on the print industry. Watch Video
David Zwang and Gershon Alon, Head of Solutions, HP Indigo, meet up at drupa to talk about the evolution and vision of PrintOS, the operating system for print operations. They discuss customer interaction, order flow, customization projects, and collaboration with Esko. Watch Video
Cary Sherburne sits down with Keita Yamamuro, Senior Group Manager for Digital Printing, Fujifilm, at drupa. They talk about Fujifilm's digital and wide-format printing businesses, new ink technology and packaging opportunities. Watch Video
Cary Sherburne talks to Dr. Frank Schaum from Heidelberg about their partnership with Canon and their strategies to enhance digital printing. They discuss customer challenges, the significance of data competencies and future plans. Key actions include developing software for high job volumes, zero-touch automation, AI integration, and enhancing color management and scheduling software. Watch Video
Cary Sherburne talks with Marco Boer, VP, IT Strategies at drupa. They delve into the company's involvement in digital printing, the diversification of exhibitors and upcoming trends. The conversation also highlights the significance of AI and data processing in the industry. Watch Video
Marc Willmann, Product Line Manager, RISO, visits the drupa daily studio to talk about the company's history, the evolution of their inkjet portfolio, and the innovations displayed at drupa. He talks about upcoming trends, the shift to inkjet systems, and RISO's emphasis on the PPS market. Watch Video
Cathy Bittner, Strategic Business Development, Canon. Their booth at drupa features the Printworks area, a hub for digital transformation and business innovation. The future of Printworks is seen as a space for collaboration, creativity, and leveraging technology for comprehensive solutions. Watch Video
Mike Rottenborn, Group CEO, Hybrid Software, talks about the company's latest innovations and releases presented at drupa. He discusses the future of the print industry with a focus on print quality, flexibility and the rise of cloud-based solutions. Watch Video
Jakob Ekeberg, VP of Product at Plockmatic Group, discusses Plockmatic Group's background, innovations displayed at drupa, collaborations with print vendors, and short run packaging labeling. They also delve into the future of finishing technology. Watch Video
Matthew Faulkner, Canon's marketing director for EMEA, talks about his role in the production print business and wide format printing technologies. Canon's drupa booth is an immersive 'core' experience, that highlights new printers, Prisma Elevate software, and the emotional power of print. Watch Video
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