LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreasweber/

The conversation is an interview with Andreas Weber, discussing his involvement with the printing industry and his contributions, including writing a book on Drupa. Weber mentions his experience of being a part of Drupa multiple times and his excitement about it. He highlights the significance of Drupa in the printing industry, its historical context, and its impact on the German economy. Andreas shares insights on the book he co-authored to celebrate Drupa's 40th anniversary, reflecting on the exhibition's history and its role in advancing the machinery business in Germany. Weber and Reitoft discuss various topics, including the internet's influence on trade shows and the printing industry, the importance of cross-media campaigns, and the challenges of adopting innovation in the industry. Andreas stresses the need for the industry to evolve with new business models and embrace print and digital media. Weber also points out the industry's reluctance to adopt innovative ideas, citing an example of an on-demand newspaper project that failed to gain publisher support despite clear demand. The conversation touches on the economic importance of trade shows like Drupa and the changes in visitor numbers post-COVID. They also discuss the value of print media in an increasingly digital world and the potential threats and opportunities posed by digital transformation. The interview concludes with Andreas Weber expressing the need to reanimate the pioneering spirit of Drupa's founders to support the industry's future.

In this engaging conversation, the speaker reminisces about their extensive experience with Drupa, the renowned print media fair, starting from their first attendance in 1977 as a young freelancer. Over the years, they have participated in various roles, from exhibitor to consultant and journalist, witnessing the evolution of Drupa from a simple exhibition to a vital platform that shapes the printing industry. They emphasize the importance of communication over products and highlight the transition towards more efficient, automated, and productive printing technologies. The discussion also touches on the industry's challenges and changes, including the impact of digitalization and the need for Drupa to adapt to attract younger generations and remain relevant in the future.

Andreas Weber has been a voice in the printing industry for many years. A man with strong opinions, and seen by some as controversial. In this, 'Over the Skype' session, he explains his background, and the values his communication is based upon. Just a few days before this recording Andreas Weber sends an open love letter to the printing community about his relationship to Heidelberg through many years. You can find the story here: https://medium.com/@zeitenwende007/meine-pers%C3%B6nliche-heidelberg-saga-9952c1d4a8a6 It's in German, but it is easy to understand with Google Translate. 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!

Despite being in what’s in Germany called “Ausendienst,” or new sales, Andreas Meissner explains that his relationship with the model train manufacturer Märklin goes back almost 30 years. In the interview, Editor Morten B. Reitoft asks whether being close to a customer can have a negative effect as buyers and sellers have opposite interests. Listen to his great answer and how he sees the opportunities in the market. Language: German Subtitled: English

Andreas Fischer is one of Horizon's Product Specialists, specializing in folding. In this film, Andreas Fischer explains the AFV566 folding machine that brings automation to a new level. Setup time is minimal, and watching skilled people see the presentation is fun - they almost don't believe their own eyes. Enjoy the presentation yourself - it is in so so German, but I will get English subtitles shortly!

You see the marking every day. When you buy anything in a construction market each piece is printed with size, description, and a bar code - and in Europe, quite a few of the printers printing this come from Weber Marking Systems. For years they have used the Seiko Printheads and it seems to be a growing market as more and more can now be marked using inkjet. LinkedIn Profile: Andreas Bluhm https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreas-bluhm-81235764/ Herbert Jesse https://www.linkedin.com/in/herbert-jesse-a90728160/

These days, a new player on the Software scene is being presented—the company's name is CoCoCo, and the founders are well-known people from the industry. In this interview, we get the chance to talk to two of the three founders, Andreas Aplien and Karl Ciz. It's 35 35-minute interviews, but super interesting to learn from - what is CoCoCo, why does it matter, and what benefit does the software provide its customers? In the interview, Aplien and Ciz share an example from one of the company's customers, where it seems apparent that the savings using CoCoCo deliver a truly rapid return to the buyer - but listen for yourself!

Mark Vruno's quest - takes him to Andrea Stefanelli, talking about color management of course :-)

When Andrea Riccardi joined DURST many years ago, his position was different, the HQ was different, and even all the products were different - and the journey has been amazing not only for Riccardi but as we all know, also for DURST. In this long interview, Riccardi and Reitoft talk about this development, but also how DURST not only develops products and technologies following the market demands but also takes leadership and develops technologies the company believes can drive the industry. Super interesting!

At Durst's Print Next event in Brixen, INKISH sits down with Andrea Riccardi, one of the key people behind Durst's highly successful P5 platform, to discuss the company's next major step: Kyveris. While many people see Kyveris as a workflow solution, Andrea explains that the vision goes much further. It is about connecting the entire production process—from order intake and RIP to printing, finishing, and logistics—using data to make printing companies smarter, more efficient, and better prepared for the future. Having played a central role in developing the P5 platform, Andrea shares how the philosophy has always been about more than building outstanding printers. The goal has been to create an ecosystem where software, sensors, machine intelligence, and production data work together to optimize every aspect of production. Kyveris is the natural evolution of that vision. The conversation also explores one of the industry's hottest topics: artificial intelligence. Andrea believes AI should be seen as an opportunity rather than a threat. Instead of replacing operators, intelligent software will support them, helping companies overcome labour shortages while allowing employees to focus on higher-value tasks. With Durst aiming to connect hundreds of machines over the coming years, Kyveris represents an ambitious journey towards Industrial Intelligence—where connected equipment, meaningful data, and intelligent automation become the foundation for the modern print factory. A fascinating conversation about software, machine intelligence, automation, and why the future of printing is about far more than the press itself.  

Language: Spanish · Subtitles: Spanish/English At Labelexpo, the team stops by one of the most impressive and visually striking stands at the show—Kurz's stand—where they meet with Andrea López. She warmly welcomes the visitors and expresses the company's excitement about participating in such a significant industry event. Kurz, known for its expertise in graphic enhancement, is showcasing its full portfolio of solutions that aim to make printed materials more beautiful and impactful in the market. Andrea shares insights into what Kurz presents at the expo, including their wide range of dies for various design enhancements—from micro and nano textures to high-security features like holograms and VOID technologies tailored for the pharmaceutical sector. The stand highlights aesthetic and functional security innovations, offering tools for traceability, counterfeit detection, and customer engagement. With years of experience in the market, Andrea explains that Kurz divides its security offerings into two main areas: physical appearance, which includes simulated holograms and enhanced finishes, and deeper security layers like invisible inks and barcode scanning for full product traceability. These solutions allow brands to monitor where and how their products are bought and used, offering a comprehensive 360-degree approach to packaging and labeling. She emphasizes the importance of finishing touches in label design—what Kurz calls "embellishment"—which help products stand out on the shelf and invite consumers to look closer. With a wide selection of foils in various colors and patterns, Kurz offers brands the tools to differentiate themselves and create a strong visual identity. As the expo starts, Andrea notes the strong attendance and expresses optimism about connecting with existing clients and new potential partners. She invites everyone to visit stand E71, where the Kurz team is ready to share their innovations and welcome visitors throughout the event. Interviewer: Claudia Mendoza Angeles · Revista El Impresor

Andre Soterio of ACTEGA describes their range of adhesives and coatings for the Label and packaging sectors of print. Their global footprint for production allows country-specific products to meet local regulations. Any printer in this space needs to have the right solutions for the variety of substrates their printing presses can manufacture.

They are best known for their photo book technology and machines; we are of course talking about the Swiss-based Imaging solutions. The Fespa show was the chosen location for the launch of their new canvas mounting machine and systems. A very sympathetic André Schlösser is happy to give us some more details, who they are and what they do. Cool talk and super high-quality photo books to show for it.

RISO Sales VP Andre D’Urbano discusses inkjet price points and the shifting print markets. Also: The OEM’s booklet-making partnership with SDD (Smart Dedicated Design).

RISO has, for many years, developed some of the fastest inkjet printers in the industry. In this interview with VP Sales, André D'urbano, he explains that RISO is now emphasizing the inks to offer speed and better quality. Always great to talk to André, so please enjoy!

Lemu Group partnered with Martin Automatic, ETI Converting Equipment, and Lundberg Tech at Labelexpo Americas 2024 to showcase a highly automated and efficient printing and converting line that includes technologies from all four companies. Andre Beaudoin leads the converting equipment manufacturer's operation in the US, where business is booming, he tells Inkish TV.

At FESPA in Barcelona, Editor-in-Chief Morten Reitoft speaks with André Albrecht from Brother Industries about software, automation, workflows, and why connected ecosystems are becoming increasingly important in textile and garment production. The conversation explores how Brother’s software ambitions are expanding far beyond traditional DTG workflows and toward a broader ecosystem that integrates DTG, DTF, embroidery, large-format solutions, and, eventually, products from the newly acquired Mutoh portfolio. André Albrecht explains why workflow software is no longer just about production automation, but also about analytics, service, support, sales enablement, and helping customers grow their businesses. The discussion also touches on AI, open workflows, connected hardware, and why software development has become one of the biggest strategic areas for future growth in print production. An insightful conversation about how software, connectivity, and workflow intelligence are increasingly becoming as important as the hardware itself.

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andr%C3%A9-albrecht-640b20195/

He could see on satellite photos that Russian troops were being prepared in Belarus. A plane was canceled as the cabin crew and pilots refused to fly to Ukraine. He was under the impression that a war in the 2020s would be a cyber war. He and his team hoped for the best but planned for the worst. Here is the story about managing a global software company being attacked by Russia. Very emotional, very good, learn! LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martijneier/

At the HP PreDrupa event, the new HP Indigo 120K was released - a machine offering high quality and higher productivity than previous generations. 6,000 B2 sheets an hour, and many new AI features built into the machine, making it even easier to operate. Anat Ruhrberg and I have a walk while we talk about the 120K and the new 18K - two impressive machines targeting two different markets. Jump in :-)  

AMS Spectral is one of the leading manufactures of LED-UV lamps for a range of printing machines. Meet AMS at www.argosinspirationdays.com in Brussels - can't wait :-)

AMS Spectral UV was acquired by Baldwin Technology Company almost a year ago and INKISH got the opportunity to go to River falls in Wisconsin to talk to President Steve Metcalf and more people from the company that used to be known as Air Motion Systems. AMS Spectral UV is one of the world's leading developers of LED-UV curing systems and has been extremely successful over the past years. In this film, we get an insight into the potentials the acquisitions give AMS and also how it has influenced Steve Metcalf who has spent a major part of his life in the company. We hope you like the film!

Arriving at the Windles Group headquarters in Thame indicated that this printing company is above most - and we weren't disappointed. Windles Group has specialized in the production of greeting cards and other, well, let's say, more complicated printed products that include covers and other products where you need to go the extra mile to get what you want. The brand new Koenig & Bauer Rapida 106 printing press is a perfector press. Still, it has built-in multiple curing systems - one is the AMS Spectral UV LED curing system, which we will hear and learn more about as the nice folks from AMS Spectral UV sponsor this INKISH film. The four curing systems on the press give Windles Group options to pick the right dryer or the right combination of driers to create stunning prints with PMS colors, foil, embossing, even metal dust, and more. Miles Podmore is the 3rd. Generation, head of production, has a new engineering degree and is now very pleased about his job, where he can combine his education with his passion for hands-on production. Super nice visit - and shout out to Jack Fischer - our new filmer - who filmed this project - Ziga still mastered the editing :-)