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Our walkthroughs of technology have become popular - you see the technology, you learn about it, and we try to get around it so you understand what you see, how it works, and, of course, why it's worthwhile investing in - this is our new format The Walk. In this episode, you will learn about the MCS TK Inkjet solution - made for the mail/transactional/variable data market - presented by David Munro. Enjoy!

At Koenig & Bauer’s VariJET Open House in Radebeul, we speak with Tom Sander about the variJET platform—and how it is moving from promise to production. The question is simple: is the variJET platform finally ready? The answer is not about a launch moment, but about maturity. With installations running and more machines being deployed, this is where development meets reality. Koenig & Bauer is no longer talking about potential—they are focusing on what works. And that focus is tight. B1 format. Folding carton. Proven configurations like double and triple coater setups. Rather than pushing every possible hybrid combination, the strategy right now is to bring stable, validated solutions to market—and build from there. The variJET platform is, at its core, a modular concept. Built on the Rapida ecosystem, it allows integration of offset units, flexo stations, coatings, and digital inkjet in one line. But modularity only matters when it translates into real applications—and that’s exactly what we are starting to see. A key step has been the development of new ink sets, rolled out in 2025. According to Tom Sander, this has significantly improved quality and expanded the application range—particularly into demanding segments like cosmetics and luxury packaging, where expectations are unforgiving and results are visible on the shelf. What stands out in this conversation is also the mindset. This isn’t a “sit back and wait” phase. It’s hands-on. Customer visits. Real-world feedback. Continuous refinement. Because platforms don’t succeed in theory—they succeed in production. There’s also a realism that matters. Development cycles are long, and the market has changed dramatically over the past decade. But instead of chasing every opportunity, Koenig & Bauer is staying disciplined—focusing on folding carton, on B1, and on delivering a platform that works. The variJET platform is no longer just a concept. It’s becoming a production reality. Watch the full interview with Tom Sander to understand how the variJET platform is being positioned for the future.

Alon Bar-Shany has by all means been one of the most influential persons in the global printing industry in his role with HP Indigo for more than 25 years. It was a surprise to most when he left HP, and becoming Chairman of the Board for Highcon was equally a surprise, we believe! Bar-Shany talks about everything from vacuum, suits, music, and being an entrepreneur in this session. We are sure you will like this conversation! We apologize for the video quality; Alon Bar-Shany has promised to give us a new interview next time we meet in person!

Mark Andy’s Mexico sales manager talks about the Mexican label market and how nearshoring is helping growth to stimulate growth. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenjiro-celaya-kobayashi-58a47366/

Kyocera is a well-known name in the graphics arts industry, yet was the introduction of a production cut-sheet inkjet printer a surprise to many. How long time does it take to get market acceptance? When will customers start to invest in technology from a "new" vendor? And what is the result of these investments? Many questions and one of the companies who took on the investment is the family-owned printing company Verloop Drukkerij. In this film, Operational Director Gertjan Kleinbloesem openly explains the considerations - and even more important how the TASKalfa fits into their operation. And he is positive. The TASKalfa delivers on both quality, consistency, service, and reliability the TASKalfa delivers. Enjoy the film!

Programmatic Printing as a gamechanger for high-volume Magazine. Efficient individualization with an innovative integrated 4-color inkjet system in the finishing process.

Edelmann Group has recently invested in a new Steinemann DPE machine that enables the company to do short-run foils and varnish and develop applications not possible in an analog environment. In this film, Global Business Development Manager Wolfram Hahn explains some of the challenges and demands from customers and how the company addresses these challenges. One of the things that surprised your INKISH team was meeting a company with such a dedicated focus on hair-nuances and colors - but when you see the packaging from well-known hair-products, we, of course, understand why :-) LinkedIn Profile

Inkjet is becoming an essential part of tomorrow's print. In this Smart Factory session, Kim Beswick from Memjet and Victor Abergel from MGI takes you through why the Smart Factory depends on new printing technology, as well!

Welcome back to another episode of Taktiful Tuesdays! This week, host Eric Vessels sits down with the legendary Daniel Dejan—a graphic arts industry veteran, creative director at Dejan Associates, and co-founder of MarketWise Academy. Daniel brings a wealth of knowledge to the table with over four decades of experience in print production, paper selection, multi-channel marketing, and digital embellishment. In this episode, we dive into: - How print has evolved alongside digital media - The profitability challenge for printers in a rapidly changing tech landscape - The rise of digital embellishments (raised varnish, foil, haptics) and their impact on marketing - Why the power of touch makes print more memorable than digital - The future of print in a data-driven, AI-enhanced world If you're in the printing, design, or marketing industry, this episode is packed with insights you don't want to miss! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Taktiful Tuesdays! #PrintingIndustry #DigitalEmbellishment #TaktifulTuesdays #Marketing #PrintMedia #AI #Haptics #GraphicDesign

Golan Landsberg is the Head of Product Development at HP Indigo, and in this film, we meet him in the V12 lab. Interesting to see the iterations of machines but also the openness to a world now known by most. In the film, Golan Landsberg explains why he believes HP Electro ink, known from the Indigo machines, is superior in quality and speed. Interesting perspectives and we are excited to give you this story! A huge thank you to the HP Indigo team for opening your doors in Israel!

In this INKISH film, we visit TRESU and talk to VP, Ancillary & Global Customer Care, Henrik Kristensen & VP, Solutions, Ronni Nielsen. The company is well-known in the industry for its development of flexo-machines and a valuable OEM supplier to many different companies, but Heidelberg and HP to mention two! Both Ronni Nielsen and Henrik Kristensen explain how the four business units have supported the pandemic companies' efforts. Enjoy the film!

CEO Slava Apel from Amazing Print Tech is known for many roles in the printing industry and in this film, you will get an idea about his doings - and there is a lot. We met him at Print®18 in Chicago where he had at least two roles. One role was as the exhibitor of his award-winning software company Amazing Print Tech, and second as a speaker at one of the educational tracks. Slava Apel is an author, a speaker, a business developer, a consultant, and a true entrepreneur in the best meaning, and when you listen to his doings, you can't avoid being impressed. The list of things that he manages to accomplish is amazing. Visiting multiple printing companies. Writing several books. Leading a software company, and from my follow of Slava Apel on LinkedIn, he is also active in his local business community. Watch, listen, like, and of course, share.

· Market is now established and the opportunity understood · More industrial systems are required for more mainstream applications · What are the capabilities and where are the biggest opportunities

Web-to-Print have dominated the headlines in the printing industry for many years now. When the most successful printers in the industry use web-to-print to both grow and earn money even the smaller ones, of course, look into this new segment. Even influencers like Bernd Zipper from Beyond Print/ZipCon has almost made this into a crusade and has recently expressed that most printers will have to use web-to-print as part of their offerings. One of the successful companies in the relatively crowded market is Design'N'Buy, and at the recent PrintPack India, we got the chance to talk to CEO Nidhi Agrawal. Listen to her. She is one of the pioneers in the web-to-print industry and continues to see growth for both her and the industry.

Editor Morten B. Reitoft from INKISH.TV was invited to Grafkom I/O to give a speech about "The Mystery of Prices" and though both sound and image quality isn't that good, we have decided to publish this anyway as a separate episode on INKISH.TV. The speech touches upon cost, market, and sales prices and why pricing is a mystery to some. One of the reasons is of course because all printers don't win all jobs and you can then speculate about your customer's loyalty, total market potential and other things in your pursuit of success.

Ulf Sunnberg is the second of the 3 persons behind Grakom - the event maker in Stockholm, who is responsible for Grafkom, Grakom I/O and now Print Next. Actually, Ulf Sunnberg was the founder of Grafkom and the entire concept of sharing knowledge. We, therefore, also tease him asking whether Grafkom originally was a lead generator for Ulf Sunnberg's consultancy business - and of course, this was also the case then - but today Grafkom is turning into a professional business with its own life and identity. INKISH support the Swedish event and have sent several hours of content from the past five events. We believe that the values founded in Grafkom are VERY similar to the ones we have with INKISH. Enjoy!

Six years ago, Oliver Kray got a vision. "Everything will be mobile", and based on that vision, he founded MyPostcards.com, which today is one of the leading personalized postcard suppliers - and no, this is not in batches of ten, fifteen, or hundreds - this is in the counts of one. In the beginning, it wasn't easy to find printers who found this idea really great, but today MyPostcards is among the worlds biggest and with an office in both Berlin and New York today able to deliver individualized postcards globally. Enjoy the story. This guy started only six years ago, but with the right go-to attitude and entrepreneurship, he got his vision into a thriving business.

At Printpack India 2025, Wayne Beckett from Inkish wraps up the final day of an incredible exhibition by speaking with Naresh Khanna, owner of Indian Printer & Publisher (IPP). Reflecting on a week filled with industry insights, cutting-edge technology, and promising business developments, both discuss the evolving role of Printpack India within the global print and packaging industry. Naresh Khanna highlights India's robust and resilient printing and packaging sectors, attributing the event’s success to the country’s strong economy and industrial growth. He notes that while Printpack India remains a premier event, the market is becoming more fragmented. Specialized regional shows, such as dedicated events for labels, plastics, and specific printing technologies, are emerging across different states. The conversation shifts to the rapid development of the Noida region, particularly Uttar Pradesh. With its massive population and rising industrialization, Uttar Pradesh drives significant demand for printed materials. As infrastructure expands—including a new airport being built by Swiss developers—the potential for growth in printing and packaging remains vast. Projections for Printpack India 2027 aim for an additional 40,000 square meters of exhibition space, and visitor numbers could reach 180,000-190,000, but Naresh Khanna remains skeptical. While new permanent halls are planned, challenges remain, including infrastructure limitations, shifting industry specialization, and changing business dynamics, where companies increasingly invite customers directly to their factories instead of showcasing at exhibitions. Despite this, both agree on the irreplaceable value of exhibitions—not just for major brands like Heidelberg, Komori, and Canon but also for small innovators who provide unique solutions that can significantly impact businesses. Printpack India continues to serve as a vital marketplace for discovering new technologies, fostering partnerships, and exploring the future of print in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. As the event concludes, Wayne Beckett thanks Naresh Khanna and his team for their collaboration throughout the week. He looks forward to continuing to engage in this dynamic and evolving industry.

At the recent Print Pack India exhibition, we met with CEO Hannes Rogler from Rogler Software. The company develops MIS/ERP software that enables printing companies to price, plan, and execute print jobs. With an installed base of users throughout Europe, the company is now expanding into the Indian market, which is why we met with Hannes Rogler in Greater Noida in India. As usual, please watch, like, share, and of course, enjoy!

Ten years ago, Alenka Volk joined Prima IP with a background that had very little to do with printing. She was a lawyer. Today, she is a Managing Director and co-owner of the Ljubljana-based printing company - and can comfortably discuss workflows, drying technology, digital printing, and the daily challenges of running a modern print operation. But her primary responsibility remains people, HR, contracts and the organizational side of the business, complementing Primož Štrumbelj’s commercial and technology focus. And people are particularly important at Prima IP. The company has official status as an invalidsko podjetje — a Slovenian company employing people with disabilities — and Alenka explains that around half of its employees have this status. But rather than separating people into simple or repetitive jobs, Prima IP integrates employees throughout the workflow and production environment. For Alenka, that is fundamental to the company's success. Buying technology is relatively easy. It is the people who operate it, solve problems, develop products, and take responsibility who ultimately make the difference. In our conversation, we also discuss Prima IP's decision to move strongly into digital book production. The company saw an increasingly familiar development in publishing: print runs getting shorter while the number of individual orders continued to increase. For Prima IP, industrial digital printing became the logical response. But identifying an opportunity is only the beginning. Major investments require technology decisions, financing, convincing banks that the business case works in a relatively small Slovenian market — and convincing the people inside the company that the direction is right. Today, those investments are on the production floor, Prima IP is growing its position in digital book production, and Alenka has a very clear ambition for what comes next: When you think about books in Slovenia, she wants you to think Prima Book.

When Landa presented the new series of Landa presses at the drupa 2012 already ten years was into the development of the technology. With 20 years in R&D, limited sales, and very close communication, I asked Innovation Coach Eddy Hagen to join me in a chat about the Landa Promises. Eddy Hagen has in a series of articles criticizing both quality and speed - both measures are important, but speed is extremely important when it comes to the expected ROIs. Since Nanography and Landa were introduced at the drupa 2012, the market has undergone tremendous changes. Competition has caught up on many of the Landa promises, and yet Landa has not reached the specs. promised back at drupa 2012/2016 - on the contrary, the expectations have for now been lowered. Enjoy the conversation. https://www.insights4print.ceo/

Mike King is born into the graphics arts industry, working with his father repairing printing machines. Soon he realized his engineering talent and started refining cold foiling - which was invented a few years earlier in the UK. Today Mike King and Eagle Systems are among the absolute leaders in the industry and keep innovating and refining foiling. Mike King is, by all means, fascinating, and I am sure you will enjoy this film!

The Peak Performance Print Experience event in Brussels was two one-day events where Fujifilm employees, customers, resellers, and press got an excellent chance to learn, mingle, and of course, do business. Simon Howe is a Digital Printing Solutions Manager with Fujifilm and a background as a PSP giving him a wealth of knowledge to share. But listen for yourself, and remember to enjoy! LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-howe-a6b92a162/