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Christoph Gamper · CEO · DURST Group · FESPA Barcelona 2026

At FESPA in Barcelona, Editor-in-Chief Morten Reitoft once again speaks with Christoph Gamper from Durst Group about Kyveris, one of the industry’s most ambitious visions for automation, intelligence, and the future of production.

What started as an idea has now evolved into a working sandbox environment where the first concepts behind Kyveris are becoming real. But as Christoph Gamper explains, Kyveris is not “just a robot” connected to a machine. The robot is only one small part of a much larger vision built around industrial intelligence, connected workflows, physical AI, and systems that continuously learn from every print produced.

The conversation explores how future production environments may optimize themselves through substrate behavior, ink interaction, motion control, and data-driven learning, all moving toward increasingly autonomous and eventually lights-out manufacturing.

A fascinating teaser conversation ahead of more announcements expected at the upcoming Durst Technology Festival, where Durst plans to reveal even more about what Kyveris may become in the future.

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The future is ALSO what we make it to be · Christoph Gamper · CEO · DURST Group

What happens when AI, autonomous systems, and print production begin to merge? In this deep and highly philosophical conversation, Editor Morten B. Reitoft from INKISH speaks with Christoph Gamper from DURST about the future of print, automation, software, and human interaction with technology. Recorded at Expográfica in Guadalajara, the interview moves far beyond machinery and production equipment into questions about how value will be created in the future, how AI agents may negotiate production automatically, and why the next generation of print manufacturing could become increasingly autonomous. Christoph Gamper explains why he believes print production will evolve toward “lights-out” manufacturing environments, where human roles shift from manual operation toward orchestration, architecture, and decision-making. The discussion explores labor shortages, autonomous logistics, AI-driven workflows, and why the future may depend less on closed software ecosystems and more on open, hardware-agnostic systems capable of dynamically connecting entire production environments. The conversation also introduces DURST’s vision behind “Kyveris,” a concept Christoph Gamper describes as a connection between human knowledge and AI-driven systems designed to create value for real people. Rather than focusing on software lock-ins or isolated ecosystems, the discussion centers on how decades of industrial knowledge can be translated into intelligent systems that help printers optimize production, improve efficiency, and rethink how print businesses operate. This is not simply a discussion about presses or automation. It is a conversation about leadership, technological optimism, the role of AI in manufacturing, and how the print industry may fundamentally change over the next decade.

Matthieu Delessard · Sales Manager & Business Developer · DURST Group · OPS26

Matthieu Delessard has a story to tell. It is about what can happen when you automate and optimize your print processes from end to end. The Smart Factory is one software ecosystem that enables printers, OEMs, and resellers to bring a variety of solutions together to maximize efficiency from order entry to delivery.

Christoph Gamper · CEO · DURST · LabelExpo Barcelona 2025

Morten from Inkish interviews Christoph Gamper, CEO of Durst Group, at LabelExpo in Barcelona. Despite the extreme heat in Hall 3, Christoph shares that business at Durst is just as “hot,” with the company continuing to grow and now having over 4,200 systems installed worldwide, including more than 550 digital label systems, and 33 owned companies. He explains that a collective mindset within the company drives Durst’s success—while they don’t aim to be the biggest, they strive to be the best in technology. Everyone at Durst has bought into this goal, creating what he describes as a big, happy family pushing forward together. Christoph says he spends little time in his office and is often traveling to meet customers, attend trade shows, and visit markets like China and the United States, ensuring he stays close to the market and to customers’ needs. He sees his role as leading the innovation roadmap while also “sniffing the markets” to deeply understand customer pain points, with Durst’s mission being to remove those pains. He credits Durst’s success to its strong mid-management, close collaboration between teams, and a culture where leadership actively engages with both staff and customers. He also outlines Durst’s expansion beyond labels into other areas, especially packaging, including corrugated and folding carton, through Durst Group’s partnership with Koenig & Bauer under Koenig & Bauer Durst. In addition, Durst remains committed to large-format printing, ceramics, 3D printing, additive manufacturing, and new ventures in software. Christoph highlights All4Labels as a customer and mentions being particularly proud of All4Site, a company he founded in New York, brought back to Europe, and which is now rapidly growing under Redstone Capital with major clients like Nike. He concludes that while not every segment develops at the same speed, Durst is growing strongly, expanding strategically, and maintaining its focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Martin Leitner · Director Product Management · Labels & Flexible · Durst · LabelExpo Barcelona 2025

Morten from Inkish interviews Martin from Durst at LabelExpo 2025 in Barcelona. Martin explains that Durst’s mission is to lead the label industry’s transition from conventional to digital production, constantly adding new features and technologies. He says digital inkjet printing is now fully industrial—reliable, simple to operate, and no longer in its infancy—and that the industry’s focus is shifting toward people, automation, and software to enable more efficient production, potentially even lights-out manufacturing in the future. He notes that while hybrid presses remain important in some regions, especially in the US and parts of Europe, standalone digital presses are still the core of Durst’s business because of their flexibility, shorter web paths, and ease of operation. Martin also points to growing demand for personalization and especially variable data printing, with customers now regularly producing up to 100,000 linear meters of variable jobs per week, which requires a strong data infrastructure and automation to feed data to the press efficiently. Martin introduces Durst’s new Tau 340 G3 platform, which builds on their previous models but brings a range of improvements. It maintains 1200x1200 dpi resolution and speeds of 80–100 meters per minute across 340, 420, or 510 mm widths, offering more flexibility and productivity. The G3 features a redesigned operator area, new systems to protect printheads from poor-quality or wavy materials, automatic registration, new backend software, improved electronics and temperature control, and many other visible and hidden enhancements that reduce waste, speed up setup, and make operation easier. He says the G3 will succeed the Tau 340 RSCI platform while the current RCE model remains available. Martin concludes that the G3 is designed to be highly reliable, easy for operators to run, and backed by Durst’s in-house expertise in chemistry, mechanics, and software, along with knowledge drawn from other industries like graphics, textile, and ceramics—making it a strong step forward in digitalizing the label industry.

Editorial

Congratulations to DURST LATAM

DURST LATAM celebrates 20 years of quality-focused growth and prepares for DURST's 90th anniversary.

Workflow/Automation

Digital Ink and Durst Partner to Expand Smart Factory and Web-to-Print Capabilities Across MENA

Digital Ink partners with Durst Software and Solutions to bring Smart Factory and web-to-print technologies to print providers across the GCC, Middle East, and North Africa. The collaboration aims to…

Digital Print

Durst Group Names Wolfgang Knotz as CTO to Lead Next Phase of Technology Strategy

Durst Group appointed longtime executive Wolfgang Knotz as Chief Technology Officer, elevating an internal leader with deep experience in system architecture and print technology development. The move reflects a broader…

Post-Press

Durst Takes Majority Stake in Hasler Solutions, Signals Industrial Push for Print & Cut

Durst Group acquired a majority stake in Hasler Solutions Spain, strengthening its Print & Cut strategy while keeping the company independent and customer-neutral. Founder Marc Hasler remains co-owner and continues…

Editorial

Durst 90th anniversary

DURST celebrates 90 years, focusing on growth, innovation, and global operations.

Business

Durst Opens New Customer Experience Center in South Korea to Support Growth Across Asia-Pacific

Durst opened a new Customer Experience Center in Gwangju City, South Korea, in partnership with SEROM CO., giving printers across Asia-Pacific a regional hub to experience the TAU RSCi, Durst-Omet…

Event

Durst to Unveil G3 at Labelexpo Europe 2025; Promises Next-Level Label Production

At Labelexpo Europe 2025, Hall 3, Booth E79, visitors can discover the new G3 press, engineered for intuitive use, automation, and high-speed quality. With its focus on reliability, simplicity, and…

Workflow/Automation

Durst Integrates GMG Color Management into Workflow and Smart Factory Ahead of Printing United 2025

Durst Group integrated GMG’s spectral color management into Durst Workflow and its Smart Factory portfolio, ensuring automated and consistent color across substrates and printing systems. The new solution, launching at…

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Ikuya Atsuchi · Executive Officer · Mutoh �...

At FESPA in Barcelona, Editor-in-Chief Morten Reitoft speaks with Ikuya Atsuchi from Mutoh about product development, Japanese engineering culture, and the company’s future together with Brother Industries. As part of Mutoh’s product planning team in Tokyo, Ikuya Atsuchi works closely with R&D, manufacturing, dealers, and market demands to help shape the next generation of products. The conversation explores how the recent acquisition by Brother was initially a surprise, but is now seen internally as an exciting opportunity where the strengths of both companies complement each other extremely well. The discussion also touches on Japanese long-term thinking, product quality, reliability, service networks, and the constant challenge of developing successful products in an increasingly competitive market. A warm and honest conversation about engineering culture, product philosophy, and why Mutoh believes the partnership with Brother creates opportunities far greater than either company could achieve alone.

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