Interviews with Industry Executives, Commentary & Analysis from WhatTheyThink Contributors and other video features.
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
RR Donnelley's Margo Yohner, Senior Vice President of Sales and Growth, details findings from the company's Q1 2024 Print Impact Report, including how marketers are integrating print with digital in the marketing campaigns and how they are using artificial intelligence. Watch Video
Hamilton Costa discusses the printing industry in Brazil and the current recovery of the industry in the country. His advice? Be willing to change your mind and think differently. Watch Video
Stuart Fox, President and CEO of Kongsberg sits down with Cary Sherburne at drupa. Watch Video
Denisse Goldbarg, CMO, Kodak meets up with Cary Sherburne to share what Kodak is calling the “And” Era of Print, with both offset and digital offerings in their booth at drupa. Watch Video
Charlotte Tueckmantel, COO of eProductivity Software discusses the company's new independence and the solutions they bring to market. Watch Video
Deirdre Ryder, President and CEO of VITS International discusses the company's diverse components and how they can be pieced together into a finishing solution to best suit a customer's workflow. Watch Video
Debbie McKeegan CEO of Texintel joins Cary Sherburne to discuss how Texintel nurtures and supports the next generation of designers within the digital textile industry. Watch Video
Shirly Coifman, Head of Global Strategic Alliances, HP Indigo discusses the advantages of owning an HP Indigo by creating demand with a pull-marketing strategy. Watch Video
David Zwang talks with Daniel Martinez, Global Head and General Manager, HP Large Format at drupa about markets HP is focusing on with potential for growth: décor, retail and backlit textiles. Watch Video
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