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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
Cary Sherburne interviews Dieter Niederstadt from Asahi Photoproducts about their robust sustainability program. They discuss Asahi's journey towards carbon neutrality and efforts to minimize their environmental impact. The talk emphasizes the shift in customer concerns towards CO2 emissions and sustainability. Ashi's plan to transition customers to sustainable solutions and their partnership with ESKO and Kongsberg in developing a streamlined plate production process are also discussed. Watch Video
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
Cary Sherburne talks with Bruno Müller, CEO of Müller Martini, about the company's journey, its emphasis on print media, and its recent acquisition of Hunkeler. This acquisition is a strategic move to leverage the strengths of both companies. He talks about the upcoming Hunkeler Innovationdays, highlighting the need to preserve the Hunkeler brand. The company's participation at drupa is also discussed, including their booth details and systems on display. Watch Video
Ivy Zhou, Managing Partner, Shanghai Realscheme Management Consulting Co., Ltd talks about the dynamics of China's printing industry. She discusses the industry's growth and future outlook. Watch Video
Julie Watson, CEO, Ultimate Tech stops by the drupa daily studio to dig into the company's software solutions that simplify finishing for the print industry. She also discusses the significance of automation, efficient workflow organization, starting on a small scale, and planning with the end in mind. Watch Video
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
Cary Sherburne, talks with Mark Lewiecki, Senior Product Manager, Adobe about Adobe's support for print, the Adobe PDF print engine, and its use in textiles. He discusses Adobe's history and the vision of its founders. They also touch on future opportunities in machine learning and AI, and sustainability and automation. Watch Video
Felix Kastell, Order Manager, Schaffrath, talks about their collaboration on the drupa daily publication, explore the printing process and discuss Schaffrath's company profile. Felix's role and current trends in the printing industry are also highlighted. Schaffrath is based in Geldern, Germany. Watch Video
Jennifer Kolloczek, EMEA Planning, Marketing & Innovation Senior Director Canon, talks about the highlights of drupa. She discusses 'The Core' concept, the role of inspiration and technology in imaging, and the significance of personalization and brand relevance. She explores print's impact on publishing, retail and consumer behavior, emphasizing the importance of data-driven personalization and education for brands. Watch Video
Cary Sherburne talks with Mathieu Tremblay, Deputy General Manager, IMPACK, about the company's contributions to enhancing folder gluers. They delve into the increasing need for automation due to labor shortages and speculate on the future of fully automatic processes. IMPACK is based in Hall 11 at drupa. Watch Video
Cary Sherburne talks to Eef de Ridder, Vice President Graphic Communications Group EMEA, Ricoh Europe about his experience at drupa. They delve into Ricoh's new toner and inkjet solutions, the shift from offset to digital and the groundbreaking Pro Z75 sheetfed inkjet solution. They also discuss the successful collaboration with Heidelberg in the digital workflow transition. Watch Video
Carol Werle, CEO, and Tim D'Elia, Product Strategy Director, Dalim Software visit the drupa daily studio. They discuss the company's history and evolution into print and workflow automation, development, and future direction, which includes automation, AI, and empowering non-experts. They also discuss their onboarding process and the collaboration between AI and humans, emphasizing the cautious use of AI and the continued need for human involvement. Watch Video
Olaf Lorenz, General Manager, Brand Experience Division, Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe, provides an overview of the company, its presence at drupa, and key highlights like the industry 5.0 concept and the AccurioJet 60000 inkjet product. He emphasizes on automation and efficiency to address labor shortages and reduce human errors. Lorenz also shares insights on future developments, including the integration of AI and expansion into the packaging market with design software solutions. Watch Video
Cary Sherburne talks with Katie Pomerleau, Senior, and Zach Ramirez, Freshman, students in Cal Poly's Graphic Communications program. They share their reasons for choosing the program, their experiences and their insights from working in a production environment. They also discuss attending the drupa trade fair, understanding the global perspective of the industry and exploring various career options. Watch Video
Cary Sherburne talks with Pat McGrew, Managing Director, McGrew Group as they dive into drupa 2024, tracing its history and the evolution of the industry. They spotlight the event's emphasis on new technologies, sustainability and recycling. They also touch on advancements in flexography, UN global sustainability initiatives and the need to vocalize sustainability efforts. Watch Video
Cary Sherburne talks with George Antoniou, CEO, Antopack, a leader in the packaging industry. George unveils their revolutionary production process that enables the creation of corrugated products in under five minutes. This method minimizes the need for multiple machines, conserves space and requires fewer operators. Antopack's Optimum solution promises quicker market delivery, cost efficiency and environmental advantages. Watch Video
Itzhak Pichadze, CEO, frontline.io, a SaaS platform that revolutionizes training and support for hardware organizations, stops by the drupa daily studio. The frontline.io platform uses digital twins from CAD files for virtual training and support. It offers remote support sessions, tracking, and valuable insights. The collaboration with HP has enhanced the platform based on industry feedback. frontline.io addresses labor challenges and provides scalability and ease of use across various divisions. It has improved the pipeline, reduced procedure time, and boosted collaboration. Watch Video
Paolo Grasso, Sales Director, and Harald Jasper, Managing Director, ACTEGA discuss a new sustainable printing technology developed by ACTEGA. They've moved from using silver foil in the label industry to a more sustainable alternative: on-demand metalization. The technology aims to reduce waste and is designed to be recyclable. Watch Video
Edoardo Cotichini, European Senior Manager, Marketing, Label & Packaging, Canon EMEA, talks about the LS 2000 label printer. He highlights the printer's key features, its benefits for the label and packaging industry, and the challenges it addresses. He also touches on color reproduction, food safety standards compliance, sustainability, and Canon's future plans to collaborate with label converters and associations. Watch Video
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