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German language with English/German subtitles Richard Müller is the production manager of one of Europe's largest online printing companies, Saxoprint. We were invited by Horizon to see how robots are used along with Horizon's BQ series of binding machines, and the result is a solution that requires a minimum of operator intervention. Amazing to see, but in this film, we try to cover the full story of how automation has become increasingly important in digital and analog production. We also published an article on INKISH.NEWS about SAXOPRINT (In English) - you can read it here: https://inkish.news/article/MTMyOQ== -- add on --- our friends from Printmedianieuws found inspiration in the article above and the film published on INKISH.TV, and wrote this follow-up article in Dutch - you can read it here, requires a premium subscription!

Wayne has an interesting chat with Robin Asmuss from Mercedes Benz. Robin is responsible for the selection of internal paint for Mercedes and explains why UV curing so so important to them.

Large format press manufacturer swissQprint are demonstrating a wide range of large format applications using UV curing. Roberto talks about how business is growing in this market and the wide range of solutions his company can offer.

At the Seiko Open Week 2022, you get the opportunity to get kind of behind the scene. How do ink- and substrate manufacturers test their products? Even printhead manufacturers need test equipment, and that is exactly what Roberto Campos from People&Technology show in this interview. The company has two main products - one is the above-mentioned ink testers. The second product line is machines made to clean printheads when they start making stripes or have other artifacts. Interesting to see how this works, and a world, that many most likely don't know! Enjoy!

At FESPA Barcelona 2026, Wayne from INKISH speaks with Robert Zehnpfenning from Kolbus about the growing opportunities in the corrugated packaging market and the company’s latest production solutions. Exhibiting in FESPA’s dedicated corrugated section, Kolbus presents both its Box Maker and Rotary Die Cutter systems, attracting strong interest from visitors across Spain and international markets. The conversation focuses on the Kolbus Box Maker, designed for small to medium production runs of highly customized corrugated packaging. Combining integrated digital printing with servo-driven automation and rapid setup times of around 60 seconds, the system enables flexible and efficient short-run production. Zehnpfenning also discusses the company’s heavy-duty rotary die cutter, built with robust German engineering for medium to large production volumes, emphasizing precision, durability, and high-performance manufacturing. Together, they discuss how automation, intelligent controls, and flexible production are becoming increasingly important within corrugated packaging as converters seek faster turnaround times, greater customization, and more efficient workflows. The interview also highlights Kolbus’ expanding international presence, including installations in markets such as Mexico, and the company’s continued focus on innovation within corrugated production technology.

Wayne Beckett from Inkish interviews Robert Rae, Managing Director of GEW, at LabelExpo 2025 in Barcelona. Robert shares that the show has been incredibly busy, with GEW’s stand packed and orders already being placed. He explains that GEW is a global company turning over about £65 million annually, employing 160 people, and operating three factories in the United Kingdom. Their UV curing systems are installed in over 70 countries, with more than 100,000 UV lamps running worldwide, supported by 40 distributors who handle service and spare parts. While 60–70% of GEW’s business comes from OEM partnerships with leading press manufacturers—including Nilpeter—the other 30–40% is direct with end users, particularly for retrofitting older machines. The big focus at LabelExpo is GEW’s ArcLED technology, which allows users to easily switch from mercury-based UV lamps to energy-efficient LED curing. Robert explains that switching to LED delivers many benefits: 50–70% lower energy consumption, reduced CO₂ emissions, lower web temperatures, improved registration, no ozone extraction, lower maintenance, and more consistent process control. He notes that every GEW system made since 2015 using their Rhino or RLT power supplies is LED-ready. Retrofitting involves simply swapping the mercury cassette for an LED cassette and doing a quick software update, which can convert a press to LED in just one to two hours. The return on investment is typically under two years thanks to energy savings and efficiency gains, and customers can still switch back to mercury instantly if needed. Discussing the United States market, Robert says recent tariffs and currency fluctuations have created some uncertainty and dampened customer confidence. Still, GEW continues manufacturing in the UK and is working closely with partners to minimize the impact on customers. He concludes by noting that with LED now making up about half of GEW’s production—and over 3,000 LED modules built for the narrow web market last year—the shift to LED has become a clear industry standard.

Robert Olsson from DS Smith has one of the most exciting job titles in our mind - Print Performance Development Manager. In this interview, we get a chance to understand how changes in the market influence demand and production and how DS-Smith manages this. DS Smith is a customer with BHS and uses the opportunity of the BHS Open House to learn more :-)

Robert provides insight into how sales teams must be brought into the loop when it comes to introducing new technologies to the shop. Explains the value of digital label printing while still offering flexo solutions. Educating sales so they can educate the client is crucial to success.

It must be super exciting for Rob McCann, as he is moving from the US to Switzerland with his family to start a new position with BOBST—namely, the Tooling Director. In this interview, Rob McCann talks about how IoT is not just nice to have but a must to have. We, of course, also ask about how he will be bridging services, tools, new machines, etc., together as the entire ecosystem seems to be more and more integrated. Super interesting interview!

Robert talks to Wayne about Kiwiplan's ERP system, Advantive, that is designed specifically for corrugated packaging companies to improve workflow visibility, production planning, automation, and greater operational efficiency.

Robert Lugg works for the company GIS. GIS is deeply involved in digital inkjet development and delivers hardware and software. As laymen, we often talk about Inkjet as a single and straightforward technology, but it really consists of various elements from the controller, to the driers, to ink, to the ink supply system, to the printhead, and probably many more things. GIS delivers software and ink-supply systems to Inkjet partners, and at PRINTING United, the software that turned the IST Intech lamps on/off, as you could see in the episode with Holly Steedman (IST Intech), was developed by GIS. Listen to Robert Lugg here, and learn :-)

I must admit that I have given up counting how many 'Over the Skype' interviews I have done since the COVID-19 pandemic took over the world - BUT - I love each and every interview I have done. In this 'Over the Skype,' I am talking to Robert Godwin - an American who now lives in Chile. I was curious about one of his businesses, Rent-a-press.com, but I believe it was almost the only thing we didn't talk about in this 48 minutes long conversation. Robert Godwin has such great storytelling skills and knowledge that I am sure you will love every second.

In the morning when I first start, I work with two monitors. And I don't want to stare at the monitor all day. So I've set it up with a window background, which no one recommends. But it gives me a chance to take a look at the view. You know the activity as the morning rises - because I start very early. Look at all the emails, different newsletters, especially INKISH. No kidding. And that's what I do. That is how I start my day. The pandemic has allowed me to take deeper contact with a lot of people. Because they have more time to spend in communication on the computer than they would have ever had before. Absent a formal webinar circumstance where people are generally stiffer. There's a lot more interaction of conversational type of communication that takes place. You learn more about the person when you do that. So that's one benefit of the pandemic. I hope the communication doesn't go away. Books are extremely important. This is merely a small amount of the books that I have. It's well over two thousand. And that's been shaved down when I moved down to Chile. A lot of them are reference books that I have. That I use on a constant basis. I'll think of something and I want to verify it. But I like the books. And if you can read any of the titles that are in the background. There's a lot of art books. I think that books have an interactivity that is important. So I think printing industry and its relationship to books is really important. I have a wall that I look at. Prominent on the wall is a portrait of Pablo Picasso and Henry Moores. These are important to me as inspiration. As people who, with their own path, spoke their own minds and did creative things. I think of myself in business as being a creative person. In the upper left hand corner there's a sketch of my mother when she was young. And a sketch of my father when he was old. He loved sailing and he is there working on the chart. And he would always dress up whatever character he was playing. As a photographer, as a sailor, as a businessman. And I don't have his fashion skills. But I appreciate the photos that he's created. And I love that portrait of him.

Amazing to see how Inkjet keeps evolving. Robert Ellis is the President, owner, and founder - and, we bet, also very involved in developing unique Inkjet solutions. At PRINTING United, we saw one of his machines with a small footprint delivered high-speed inkjet in a duplex, but even more important, with just one print-head configuration enabling the machine to turn and print the paper inside a tiny space. Solid hardware, own developed software, and a vast range of options for customers to choose technologies for the type of applications required.

Luke Camozzi and Morten B. Reitoft had the pleasure of filming with Van Grasdorff in Belgium. While we were there, Robbert Amse from the local distributor of Koenig & Bauer, Wifac, arrived - and, of course, that allowed us to discuss the industry in the Benelux. As always, it was great to learn from people who know the market. Enjoy!

Wayne from Inkish met with Rob Thurston from Print IQ at The Print Show in Birmingham, where the discussion centered around automation, integration, and the growing demand for seamless end-to-end workflows across print operations. Print IQ has exhibited at the event for several consecutive years, and Rob explained that their presence reflects the importance of the UK market and the success they’ve had partnering with other technology providers — this year sharing the stand with Infigo. Rob described the partnership as a perfect fit, bringing together Infigo’s powerful web-to-print capabilities and Print IQ’s MIS-driven production intelligence. The integration connects the two platforms through a robust API, allowing live pricing, job creation, and full workflow automation. When a customer places an order online via Infigo, the system calls Print IQ for real-time pricing, pushes job specifications and artwork files into production, and automatically creates a job ticket. From there, everything is tracked through to dispatch — meaning users can see live updates without manual intervention. For printers wanting deeper automation, Rob noted that Print IQ can integrate further with Enfocus Switch, creating a straight-through workflow where files are pre-flighted, imposed, and scheduled with minimal operator input. Once in production, the system uses lean manufacturing logic to select the most cost-effective device for each job — for example, automatically routing longer runs to offset and shorter ones to digital presses. Although Print IQ doesn’t currently balance identical presses automatically, it intelligently allocates jobs to available machines and provides full visibility across capacity planning and production boards. The system’s scheduling tools also allow users to identify bottlenecks and optimize throughput, while integrated dispatch features can handle automated courier bookings and label generation. Rob added that Print IQ is working on expanding machine data connectivity for more precise reporting, noting that while some integrations currently require middleware, live performance feedback from press to MIS is a key focus for the roadmap. He emphasized that automation isn’t just about saving time — it’s about empowering customers with real-time access to information. Through Infigo’s front end, clients can check job status, shipping details, and progress updates, reducing the need for phone calls and manual status requests. As Rob summed up, integration is the word on everyone’s lips, and Print IQ’s partnership with Infigo delivers a true end-to-end workflow — from online ordering through production, finishing, and fulfillment — giving printers a scalable platform to grow efficiently in a highly competitive market.

Rob Mayerson, on a quest to conquer more of Europe’s fine Label and Packaging PSPs. We learn about Label Traxx an MIS designed specifically for the Labels and Flexible Packaging sectors. Label Traxx and Batched also demonstrate their automated planning and scheduling extension. This powerful tool features a blend of artificial intelligence and machine learning with human engagement. Siteline, Label Traxx’s Customer Engagement Module, offers new features to further simplify the product management and reordering processes. It now includes a simple yet advanced artwork approvals process to help get jobs on press faster.

Pat McGrew speaks with Rob Matthews of Matthews Mobile Media, who has just seen HP unveil the new Latex FS70W. As a loyal HP user for a decade, he always wants to see what the company is developing next. His business focuses on vehicle graphics—about half of total output—as well as wallcoverings, which is where he sees the FS70W offering real value. What stands out most to him is the machine’s wide format, strong color performance, and especially its ability to print on two rolls simultaneously—something his current HP R2000 can’t do. That capability alone could meaningfully expand his shop's production capacity.

New wider and faster Truepress generation and a promise to keep supporting customers with high-quality print without needing treated paper. Rob Kruithof Kremer is very engaged, and we are sure you will love this one :-)

At Innovationdays, Rob Kruithof Kremer and Editor Morten B. Reitoft get to talk about the new 520 NX AD - a super fast 225 meter-per-minute roll-based inkjet printer. Aimed for the Book and transactional market. Enjoy!

Rob Ens is today a consultant, primarily in Canada and a few other countries, and he has been a tremendous help in getting more viewers and the attention of the Canadian industry. At Graphics Canada, Rob tells us more about his background, from working with Fujifilm, Konica Minolta, and now also with Graphics Wizard. But listen for yourself - great interview.

Contiweb produces what Rob Bosman refers to as auxiliary equipment - a term that very well describes that the solutions they deliver depend on other technology in the market. We got to talk about moisturizers, unwinders, driers and auto-splicers - all technology we need - and listening to Rob Bosman, Contiweb for sure have some quite interesting solutions. Dig in and enjoy!

Rob Bosman is the Sales Director at Contiweb, and it's always nice meeting Rob. At Heidelberg's anniversary, Contiweb shows the same solution as INKISH filmed with Seaway Printing a few months back, namely the Contiweb autosplicer. The machine enables continuous print product, and though we would have thought this to be particularly good for long runs, Bosman explains how great the Contiweb solution is for both analog and digital printing.

At the recent Think Smart Factory event in Kyoto, Japan, we got the chance to talk to General Manager, Global Business, Yoshihiro Oe. In this film, we talk about the event itself obviously, but we also get the chance to talk about what has led to automation. As Yoshihiro Oe explains developing many different machines is one thing, but tomorrows demand for automation, and smarter factories require the development of new technology. After seeing and experiencing both the Horizon factory as well as the Think Smart Factory event, we at INKISH are pretty convinced that Horizon and their partners are onto something that will be a gamechanger in the binding industry. Enjoy the film - and the many that will follow in the following days!