The Finishing Line GM Part II Uffe Nielsen GM

Uffe Nielsen is the CEO (and one of the owners) of GM in Denmark. Known for its label finishing machine. This session is almost the same as the previously published one, but as we had some sound issues, we did the second session and decided to keep both. Uffe Nielsen is extremely passionate about his company, its products, and for sure, also the labels produced. Uffe Nielsen reveals who they sell to in this Learn With Us session, but he also reveals that GM is entering into the mid-web segment. Interesting and worth a watch!

De Klaus Lammersiek · Head of Digital Transformation · W. Kohlhammer Druckerei · Shift

Klaus Lammersiek · Head of Digital Transformation · W. Kohlhammer Druckerei · Shift

English description below: Bei Kohlhammerdruck in Stuttgart beschĂ€ftigt sich Klaus intensiv mit der digitalen Transformation – zunĂ€chst in kaufmĂ€nnischen Prozessen, zunehmend aber auch direkt in der Produktion. Beim HEIDELBERG SHIFT Event sprechen wir darĂŒber, welche Rolle KI dabei tatsĂ€chlich spielen kann und warum es lĂ€ngst nicht nur darum geht, ein weiteres neues Tool einzufĂŒhren. FĂŒr Klaus liegt ein großer Nutzen von KI heute vor allem in der Analyse bestehender Prozesse. Aufgaben, fĂŒr die frĂŒher Tage oder sogar Wochen notwendig waren, können heute teilweise innerhalb weniger Stunden vorbereitet, ausgewertet und in eine verstĂ€ndliche Form gebracht werden. Entscheidend ist fĂŒr ihn jedoch, dass daraus stabile und nachvollziehbare Workflows entstehen. KI muss nicht jeden Prozess permanent steuern, sondern kann genau dort eingesetzt werden, wo Analyse, Interpretation oder Eskalation notwendig werden. Damit verĂ€ndert Digitalisierung auch die Arbeit der Mitarbeiter. Das Ziel ist nicht einfach, Menschen durch Technologie zu ersetzen, sondern ihnen Werkzeuge zur VerfĂŒgung zu stellen, mit denen Entscheidungen besser vorbereitet werden können. Statt Zeit mit wiederkehrenden und administrativen Aufgaben zu verbringen, sollen sich die Kollegen stĂ€rker auf das konzentrieren können, was sie tatsĂ€chlich können und wo ihre Erfahrung einen Unterschied macht. Klaus begrĂŒĂŸt deshalb auch, dass HEIDELBERG mit SHIFT Verantwortung ĂŒbernimmt und Themen wie Digitalisierung und kĂŒnstliche Intelligenz gemeinsam mit der Druckindustrie diskutiert. FĂŒr einen der grĂ¶ĂŸten Technologieanbieter unserer Branche bedeutet Transformation eben nicht nur neue Maschinen zu entwickeln, sondern auch dabei zu helfen, neue Arbeitsweisen zu verstehen und in die Praxis zu ĂŒberfĂŒhren. --- At Kohlhammerdruck in Stuttgart, Klaus is deeply involved in the company’s digital transformation — initially focusing on commercial and administrative processes, but increasingly moving closer to production as well. At the HEIDELBERG SHIFT event, we talk about the role AI can realistically play in this transformation and why it is about much more than simply introducing another new tool. For Klaus, one of the most valuable applications of AI today is the ability to analyze existing processes. Tasks that previously required days or even weeks can now, in some cases, be prepared, analyzed, and translated into an understandable form within hours. The important part, however, is to turn these insights into stable and transparent workflows. AI does not necessarily have to control every process continuously; instead, it can be used where analysis, interpretation, or escalation is needed. Digital transformation also changes the way employees work. The objective is not simply to replace people with technology, but to provide colleagues with tools that allow them to make better-prepared decisions. Instead of spending valuable time on repetitive administrative tasks, employees can increasingly focus on what they are actually good at and where their experience and knowledge create real value. Klaus also welcomes HEIDELBERG taking responsibility by bringing topics such as digitalization and artificial intelligence into an industry-wide discussion through SHIFT. For one of the largest technology suppliers in the printing industry, transformation is not only about developing new machines. It is also about helping the industry understand new ways of working and turning new technology into practical applications.

En Matthias Heinz · Co-CEO · CTRL-S · Shift

Matthias Heinz · Co-CEO · CTRL-S · Shift

At the HEIDELBERG SHIFT event in Heidelberg, we met with Matthias Heinz from Ctrl-S to talk about something that increasingly defines the future of our industry: the ability to learn, adapt, and turn new ideas into practical projects. For Ctrl-S, events like SHIFT are not only about presenting solutions. They are just as much about listening to other industries, understanding new approaches, and identifying ideas that can be applied to print. Topics such as structured data, specifications, Factory-X, and AI are becoming increasingly important, and Matthias points out that many of these developments require more than technology alone. They require the right mindset and an organization capable of moving quickly. That agility is one of the advantages of being a smaller company. With AI lowering some of the traditional barriers to development, speed is increasingly determined not by the number of employees, but by how quickly a company can make decisions, experiment, and turn knowledge into working solutions. We also talk about Ctrl-S projects with larger printing companies, where the challenge is often to transform complex systems in the background while keeping the user experience familiar and simple. In faster-growing companies, the expectation can be very different: bring the best ideas, best practices, and experience from previous projects and help them move forward as quickly as possible. For Matthias, the value of SHIFT is therefore found in the combination of learning, networking, and conversations that may eventually develop into new projects. And, of course, the conversation ends with another event already on the calendar: FLOW in Germany, November 3–5, where Ctrl-S will also be part of the discussion around software, automation, workflow, and the future of print. #INKISH #HEIDELBERG #SHIFT #CtrlS #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #WorkflowAutomation #DigitalTransformation #FactoryX #PrintingIndustry #FLOW

De Bernd Zipper GURU Zipcon Power to Move

Bernd Zipper GURU Zipcon Power to Move

At Canon's Power to Move event in Venlo, Morten Reitoft sits down with one of the printing industry's most recognized thought leaders, Bernd Zipper from Zipcon, to discuss the technologies and trends that may fundamentally reshape how print is bought, sold, and produced in the years ahead. Having delivered keynote presentations and guided attendees through Canon's technology showcase, Zipper shares his perspective on the industry's rapid evolution and why artificial intelligence has become a central connector across workflow, automation, e-commerce, and production. While many discussions about AI focus on tools and applications, Zipper believes the real transformation lies in how AI enables entirely new ways to connect systems, processes, and customers. A major topic of the conversation is the emerging Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) initiative and the work being undertaken by organizations such as Initiative Online Print, Intergraf, the BVDM, the Ghent Workgroup, and others to prepare print for a future where AI agents may become active buyers of print products. Rather than navigating websites and order forms, future customers may simply speak to their devices, with AI automatically sourcing, ordering, and delivering print products through standardized communication protocols. Zipper explains why this development could become existential for printers. As commerce becomes increasingly automated, print providers must ensure their systems can communicate with the platforms, protocols, and technologies that will power future purchasing decisions. Those who fail to adapt may find themselves disconnected from entirely new sources of demand. The discussion also explores market consolidation, changing business models, the growing divide between large platforms, niche specialists, and local heroes, and the challenges faced by medium-sized printing companies operating in an increasingly regulated and technology-driven environment. This is a wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation about AI, e-commerce, automation, industry transformation, and why the next generation of print infrastructure may be very different from anything the industry has seen before.

En Cathy Bittner & Tino Waegeleiner Business Development Canon EMEA Power to Print

Cathy Bittner & Tino Waegeleiner Business Development Canon EMEA Power to Print

At Canon's Power to Move event in Venlo, Morten Reitoft speaks with Cathy Bittner and Tino Waegelein from Canon EMEA about the company's vision for the future of production printing and the technologies shaping the next generation of print manufacturing. The conversation explores how Canon is helping customers navigate a rapidly changing market where automation, efficiency, sustainability, and evolving customer expectations are becoming increasingly important. As print service providers look for new ways to improve productivity and profitability, Canon continues to invest in technologies designed to bridge the gap between traditional production methods and the opportunities offered by digital transformation. Bittner and Waegelein share insights into the role of innovation within Canon's strategy and discuss why events such as Power to Move are important platforms for bringing customers, partners, and industry experts together. Beyond showcasing technology, the event serves as an opportunity to exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, and explore how the printing industry may develop in the years ahead. The discussion highlights Canon's commitment to supporting customers throughout their digital transformation journeys while providing practical solutions that address real production challenges. Enjoy the interview.

De Thomas Grübner · GeschĂ€ftsfĂŒhrender Gesellschafter · Elbe-Leasing Print Symposium ÂŽ26

Thomas Grübner · GeschĂ€ftsfĂŒhrender Gesellschafter · Elbe-Leasing Print Symposium ÂŽ26

At the Print Symposium in Murnau, Southern Germany, Morten Reitoft speaks with Thomas GrĂŒbner from Elbe-Leasing about the financial challenges facing the print industry. In the “Danger Zone” discussion, they address how banks and financial institutions increasingly hesitate to finance printing companies, while also highlighting the industry’s innovation, creativity, and importance as a medium of communication. GrĂŒbner argues that the industry itself, printers, associations, finance companies, and media, must work together to better communicate the value and future of print.

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Volker Havel · Manager · Meinders & Elster...

At SHIFT in Heidelberg, Morten B. Reitoft meets Volker from Meinders & Elstermann to talk about technology, automation, and why being among the first to adopt new solutions can create a real competitive advantage. Meinders & Elstermann already operates digital printing technologies from HP and Canon, and has now added the Heidelberg Jetfire to its production setup. But the conversation quickly moves beyond hardware and into one of the most important challenges facing modern printing companies: how to manage an increasingly complex production environment with smaller jobs, faster turnaround times, and more equipment to coordinate. Volker explains why Prinect Touch Free has become an important part of the company’s production strategy. By automating more decisions and allowing jobs to move between different production technologies even late in the process, the system helps reduce manual workload while increasing productivity. The interview also touches on the challenges of introducing new software, the importance of analyzing new technology before implementation, and why working closely with suppliers such as Heidelberg through field testing can help shape better solutions. And with AI becoming an increasingly important topic across the industry, Volker also shares what he hopes to gain from SHIFT — combining the discussions and presentations with the practical technology demonstrated at Heidelberg’s Home of Print.