Warming up for Hunkeler Innovationdays, your INKISH team traveled to Telfort, outside Birmingham, in the UK. A surprisingly large Ricoh facility here hosts its Customer Experience Center or CEC. Tim Taylor has worked with Inkjet for years, and it was a great pleasure talking to him all day about hardware, software, the market, and applications. One of the films that came out of this was warming up for #HID25, and here we are. Enjoy!

Conversations are popular on INKISH, and in this one, Managing Director Tim Sterbak shares his view on quite a few interesting topics with editor Morten B. Reitoft - among the topics is external investors, how it is working in a family-owned company, how the future looks, and what drives Tim Sterbak as an individual. Super excited about this interview - we hope you enjoy it!

It's been 2 years since the last IST UV-DAYS, and back in 2023, the event attracted a thousand attendees over three days, and the expectations are the same for the 2025 edition. Managing Director Tim Sterbak from IST Metz, the organizer, is anticipating a great event with many technology discussions, furthering partnerships, and business opportunities for the attendees. About 30 exhibitors are showing everything from print, inks, blankets, and integrations with IST curing solutions. INKISH will be there, and before the show, we have invited all exhibitors to join editor Morten B. Reitoft for a free interview teasing the event. We hope to see you there!

Morten Reitoft and Tim Sterbak discuss IST Metz's preparations for Drupa 2024. Sterbak, from IST Metz, shares his excitement about their participation and reveals that they have extensively redesigned their entire product portfolio, incorporating significant innovations. Sterbak mentions IST Metz's collaborations, such as their work with Heidelberg, where IST lamps are installed on a CX104 and their partnership with Weillberger for sustainable coating solutions. He highlights that IST Metz will showcase various new products, including mercury lamps and LED solutions, which have been redesigned for better efficiency and performance. Sterbak explains that IST Metz is focused on making their products more sustainable and energy-efficient. They produce their lamps in-house, ensuring high quality and longevity. He mentions introducing a new "Free Cure" solution that eliminates the need for inertization and photoinitiators, making the curing process more efficient. Reitoft inquires about the redesign process, to which Sterbak responds that it involves improving heat management and durability. They aim to make their products more efficient and environmentally friendly. He discusses IST Metz's approach to providing tailored solutions for different applications, using a modular system to meet specific customer needs. Sterbak introduces "Smart Cure," an AI-driven system that optimizes the power usage of curing systems based on job parameters. This leads to significant energy savings and extended product lifespans. The system can adjust power levels automatically, ensuring optimal performance and reducing the carbon footprint. Sterbak expresses his enthusiasm for Drupa, noting that it will be his first time attending the event. He invites visitors to IST Metz's booth to see their innovations and discuss solutions tailored to their needs. Reitoft praises Sterbak's presentation and looks forward to seeing IST Metz's contributions at Drupa. The conversation concludes with Reitoft thanking Sterbak and mentioning upcoming events, including the next non-event in December.  

Why don't you sell more? Does this tease enough for why you should watch this interview with Managing Director, Tim Sterbak from IST Metz?

Drupa 2024 is the first drupa for IST Metz Managing Director Tim Sterbak. In this interview with James Quirk, you learn how IST Metz has completely refurbished and redesigned its lambs. He also says that they will have four daily shows together with Heidelberg, where they will show their technology. Super interesting interview, so enjoy and remember to visit IST Metz at drupa 2024.

Tim Roloff, Sales Director for ISCorp has advice for every printer: understand your risks! Your servers are harder to protect than you realize, and your backups may not be up to date. ISCorp has ways to help you beat the risks by leveraging their hosted environment for your mission critical software. As a longtime partner of ePS and Graphic Communications, they can help you take the risk from ransomware and hackers out of the equation!

ISCorp serves customers with hosted solutions that are managed throughout the process and are suitable for customers of 4 people or more, which honestly came as a surprise to your humble editor, Morten B. Reitoft. In this chat with VP of Business Development, Tim Roloff, we discuss the advantages of working with ISCorp and hosted solutions rather than on-prem hardware. Always great catching up with Tim Roloff, and we are certain you can learn from this session - enjoy!

Dalim Software - super smart workflow software with a newly developed platform that enable scalability and speed so you never have to miss a deadline. Pat McGrew talks to Tim D'elia from Dalim Software.

In this 'Learn with us' session, Managing Director Tim Cox from Vpress gives you a great introduction to what considerations to do before investing in a web-to-print solution. One thing is, of course, the strength of the supplier, but also many good advises on what to look for in the software itself.

In this 'Over the Skype' session, we get to know more about Tim Cox, the MD of British Vpress. Vpress is the developer of the Coreprint web-to-print solution and also known by many because of the Crown Pub that many may have heard about here during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, we talk about a lot of different things - an episode we really like. As with all our ‘Over the Skype’ interviews, quality is limited to bandwidth, web-cams, and ability to literally LIVE mix the conversations. However, it works, and with Over the Skype, we will bring you more than 20 exciting people, and angles on the industry as it is right now. Enjoy!

Full moderation of a nice conversation between Tilmann Wild from August Faller and Morten B. Reitoft from INKISH. Language in German - Subtitles soon in English!

Tilia Labs is one of our favorite companies in the printing industry for many reasons. One is, of course, the amazing products they do - and as you already may know - their products are all about imposition, nesting, and planning. Their flagship Phoenix is a truly versatile product that not only has a great user interface but maybe more important also feature a REST API. Many printers may not know what this is but very short; this is the interface (for programmers) that enables your MIS, ERP, Web-to-Print, what-ever software to connect and utilize the strength of the Tilia Labs Phoenix software. The second reason why we really like this company is that of Sagen de Jonge and Scott More. The two owners are simply nice hanging out with. Their drive, motivation, and personality are just great and when you listen to the two owners, friends and brothers in arms they talk about coding, technology, market, and teaser often each other with comments that to regular​ people is just, well - secret codes? We got to know Sagen and Scott when we did the film at The Bernard Group, and we really would like you to know them too.

Tiffany Bisson manages the EFI Customer Experience Center and has great knowledge and skills in explaining the technology. In this film, Robert Godwin from INKISH gets a demo of the new EFI Pro 30F - Enjoy!

Gallus Unveils Next-Generation Technology at Labelexpo 2025 At Labelexpo 2025, Gallus made waves with the launch of its flagship press, the Gallus Five, and we caught up with Thomas Schweizer, Global Head of Sales, to hear more. Thomas spoke passionately about the Gallus Five, which drew significant interest from visitors at the show. This high-performance press delivers speeds of up to 110 m/min and accommodates 340 mm and 430 mm web widths, offering a powerful solution for converters looking for speed, quality, and versatility. In addition to the Gallus Five, the company also introduced the Gallus Alpha, a new roll-to-roll label printing solution designed to meet the growing demand for shorter runs, faster turnaround times, and greater flexibility. Thomas also highlighted the Prinect workflow, which seamlessly integrates Gallus technology to simplify operations and boost productivity. His enthusiasm for the products was contagious, making it easy to see why he leads Gallus’s global sales efforts. With its new technology and forward-thinking approach, Gallus is clearly positioning itself as a leader in the future of label and package printing.

INKISH hosted for the first time ever our NON-EVENT. The Non-event is celebrating the people that have been in front of the camera, or been supporting INKISH during the past years. This is a new recurring event, and the idea is to give space for the people we have featured to connect in a new way. We invited 150 people, and 32 decided to join us. Our guests came from Japan, Canada, USA, UK, Belgium, Sweden, and Denmark - and we are confident that next year, even more, will come. We asked most of our participants to talk LIVE during the dinner - and here is Thomas Petersson from Sweden. Thomas Petersson investor and Chairman of the Board of the Swedish company OMIKAI who creates an MIS system. Great meeting you Thomas at the NON-EVENT. Enjoy!

We are sorry for the noise in the first half of the video. We tried to edit it, with no success, but decided to publish anyway! LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-olofsson-27046818/

Thomas Olofsson is the area manager of the Asia Pacific and the Nordic for Tecnau, and a nice surprise meeting him at Sign & Print 2022 in Stockholm. After talking about exhibitions in general, we, of course, talk about the transformation that we all see - and that companies like Tecnau, of course, experience firsthand. Amazing opportunities and great insights from Thomas Olofsson!

In this interview, Area Sales Manager for Germany (and German operations abroad) Thomas Murr explains how important the relationship is. It's about understanding the customer's needs, being as much a consultant giving the best possible advice, and being patient; this is the secret 'sauce' for Thomas Murr - and, by the way, something several of his colleagues mentioned. But listen, and learn., Thomas Murr has a great passion for his work and is beyond friendly to speak with!

When INKISH is invited to Open House, it's, of course, for making interviews and sharing the event, but it gives us a lot of time to learn from the specialists working with the OEM. Here is . McElwain is an IoT specialist and is also profoundly involved with BOBST Connect, which is not only an IoT platform but is becoming more and more essential for printing companies and converters. In this interview, we get an opportunity to learn and understand more about how BOBST utilizes its IoT platform to benefit customers. Super interesting, and in the future not an option, but a must! LinkedIn

A last-minute cancellation of LabelExpo in Brussels kickstarted a lot of activities at DURST in Brixen. According to Thomas Macina, the decision to organize the DURST Expo Label event was taken the same day. In this interview, we talk about the event, the products, and also where Thomas Macina sees the future of digital label production. We liked this interview a lot... hope you like it too!

At the Print Symposium in Murnau, Southern Germany, Morten Reitoft speaks with Thomas Karcher, a printer, podcaster, and growing voice in the German print industry, about how print can reconnect with customers through passion, craftsmanship, and digital communication. The conversation explores how printers often forget the unique value of what they create, from fine papers and laminations to bindings and finishing techniques that most customers have never experienced before. Thomas Karcher explains how online printers changed the market by simplifying ordering processes and improving transparency, while traditional printers still have enormous opportunities through specialization, creativity, and customer relationships. Together, they discuss how print and digital media should not compete, but instead work together in an omnichannel approach where each medium supports the other. Social media, storytelling, and physical print samples are all seen as essential tools for inspiring customers and demonstrating the emotional and tactile power of print.

German language with English subtitles Thomas Heininger is the CEO of MBO and is responsible for developing MBO as a company and integrating it into Komori after the company was sold. According to Heininger, the company cultures are aligned, and the financial strength of Komori delivers a lot of value to the companies and the future development of new products. Thomas Heininger is very open-minded in the conversations with INKISH editor Morten B. Reitoft, but check it out yourself!