Madam Li · Inside Masterwork’s Vision for the Future of Print, AI and Automation

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During our visit to Masterwork (MK) in Tianjin, China, we had the unexpected pleasure of meeting Chairwoman Madam Li, who kindly agreed to an interview about the company’s remarkable journey, its relationship with Heidelberg, and her vision for the future of the printing industry.

Founded in 1995, Masterwork has evolved from manufacturing relatively simple printing equipment into a global technology company offering integrated printing and postpress solutions. With more than 300 invention patents, the company has built its success on understanding customer needs, continuous innovation, and developing technologies that deliver measurable value.

Madam Li shares fascinating examples of how Masterwork has transformed foil stamping and packaging production through multi-station technology. But perhaps even more interesting is her vision of tomorrow’s printing factory, where AI, voice control, intelligent automation, and simplified machine operation will fundamentally change how people interact with production equipment.

We also discuss Masterwork’s strategic relationship with Heidelberg, the speed of technological development in China, and her ambition to make MK an even stronger international company.

An inspiring conversation with one of the industry’s most influential business leaders, offering a valuable perspective on Chinese manufacturing, innovation, and the future of print.

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在中国天津参观长荣股份（Masterwork / MK）期间，我们非常荣幸地意外遇到了长荣董事长李女士，并有机会与她深入交流，探讨长荣的发展历程、与海德堡的战略合作关系，以及她对全球印刷行业未来的思考。

长荣成立于1995年，从早期的印刷设备制造起步，逐步发展成为提供印刷及印后整体解决方案的国际化技术企业。如今，长荣已拥有300多项发明专利。李董事长在采访中强调，企业持续发展的关键并不是单纯追求市场竞争中的胜利，而是真正理解客户需求，通过持续创新为客户创造价值。

采访中，李董事长分享了长荣如何通过双工位和三工位烫金技术，改变传统包装生产流程，提高生产效率。同时，她也谈到了对未来智能印刷工厂的构想：人工智能、语音控制、智能自动化以及更加便捷的人机交互，将使复杂的工业设备变得越来越容易操作。

我们还探讨了中国市场快速发展的步伐、长荣与海德堡之间的战略合作，以及长荣进一步走向国际市场的愿景。

这是一次难得而富有启发性的对话，让我们有机会从中国印刷装备制造业领军企业的视角，了解技术创新、客户价值，以及全球印刷产业未来的发展方向。