Michael Mullen started his business in Sacramento, California, four years ago; fortunately, the startup turned out great. With two toner-based label printers, Mullen is now considering inkjet and maybe even a Hybrid. Here is his story on INKISH, filmed at the BOBST Open House event in Alpharetta in December 2022. Enjoy!

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 Lode Vlayen from Belgium. Lode Vlayen used to be the CEO of VIGC in Belgium but is today operating a consultant company. Enjoy!

Commercial manager Lizzie Bentley talks about IST Intech’s LED curing technology and the company’s recent rebranding from Integration Technology Ltd.

· Inkjet still comes with a health warning in the minds of some what is the reality · Long term user perspective · Comparisons and observations with Conventional and Toner systems. · How have systems improved – introducing the latest generation.

Live from Horizon Innovation Park in Japan, Horizon will take you to their showroom floor to demonstrate the Inkjet Press Inline Book Production System. With only a single operator, the demonstration will showcase the SCREEN Truepress Jet 520 HD Mono and inline Horizon Smart Binding System producing variable page count books using the latest in print finishing automation. During production, attendees will be able to see the efficient, labor-saving benefits of inline finishing solutions that are ready to increase the profitability of their production floor today.

At PRINTING United we did 2 hours LIVE TV daily, and October 24th was dedicated to the great people from CHILI Publish. During the day we got interviews with the people from the booth, but also a chance to get a presentation of the software by Solutions Expert Sean Crowe. Here is the first one, where editor Morten Reitoft from INKISH.TV is getting a quick tour, including walk-through of some of the new features. Excellent presentation, great software, and whau - awe-inspiring.

Self-proclaimed “women-in-print champion” and visionary Lisbeth Lyons Black talks with INKISH’s Mark Vruno about her first two years at the WIP Alliance. An important new membership initiative kicked off last month.

It was super lovely talking to Lisa Weese, who shared insights on bringing products to market. Imagine setting the right price point, marketing into channels, providing service, and all the things that make a product available when ready to be launched—genuinely great to learn from Weese, so enjoy!

At Printing United in Orlando, Morten B. Reitoft from INKISH speaks with Lisa Oakleaf from Ricoh about the company’s renewed focus on automation, AI, and software integration in commercial printing. Oakleaf, who oversees Ricoh’s software ecosystem, explains that success in modern print depends on the seamless connection between hardware and software. “If you don’t have the software,” she says, “you can’t get the results out of the hardware.” She highlights the Ricoh Pro VC8000, calling it the company’s most advanced production inkjet press to date. Built with machine learning and AI, it automates make-ready, color control, and real-time adjustments — addressing labor shortages and improving uptime. “The system takes on the work that used to require deep operator expertise,” Oakleaf notes. “It keeps the printer running and ensures consistent, high-quality output.” Oakleaf also introduces Ricoh Predictive Insight, a data-driven tool included with the VC8000 and other Ricoh presses. It monitors productivity, identifies inefficiencies, and sends alerts before issues occur, helping printers improve processes and profitability. Customers can even track true job costs by entering cost-per-piece data. Ricoh’s solutions are designed for open integration, supporting API connections and custom workflow development. “We meet customers where they are,” Oakleaf says. “Some have IT teams; others just need it to work out of the box — we can do both.” She concludes that Ricoh’s mission is to make the transition from offset to digital effortless. “We’re not leaving offset printers behind,” Oakleaf says. “We’re bringing everything they value — quality, reliability, and precision — into a smarter, more automated world.”

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In this Print Sample TV edition, Pat McGrew meets up with Lindy Cook from Kodak. They are looking at the beautiful samples the new Kodak Ascend delivers. As Pat McGrew explains, the machine featured is not compared to almost anything else. It's a digital printer with built-in embellishment options that would generally take MORE machines to do, but it also excels as it can print on LONG and thick substrates. So this is not only for commercial print but even for packaging and indoor signage. New dawn, we dare to say!

On the second day of LabelExpo-Americas, CERM invited Adrian Steele from Mercian Labels, UK, Stuart Morrison from Screen, and Matt Burton from ABG to discuss lights out production of labels, moderated by CEO Geert van Damme. It was interesting to learn from, so I interviewed the four gentlemen afterward about how to do it, what obstacles, and how this can benefit the entire industry. Here you have The Software part by Geert van Damme. Enjoy!

On the second day of LabelExpo-Americas, CERM invited Adrian Steele from Mercian Labels, UK, Stuart Morrison from Screen, and Matt Burton from ABG to discuss lights out production of labels, moderated by CEO Geert van Damme. It was interesting to learn from, so I interviewed the four gentlemen afterward about how to do it, what obstacles, and how this can benefit the entire industry. Here you have The Customer part by Adrian Steele. Enjoy!

On the second day of LabelExpo-Americas, CERM invited Adrian Steele from Mercian Labels, UK, Stuart Morrison from Screen, and Matt Burton from ABG to discuss lights out production of labels, moderated by CEO Geert van Damme. It was interesting to learn from, so I interviewed the four gentlemen afterward about how to do it, what obstacles, and how this can benefit the entire industry. Here you have the Printing part by Stuart Morrison. Enjoy!

On the second day of LabelExpo-Americas, CERM invited Adrian Steele from Mercian Labels, UK, Stuart Morrison from Screen, and Matt Burton from ABG to discuss lights out production of labels, moderated by CEO Geert van Damme. It was interesting to learn from, so I interviewed the four gentlemen afterward about how to do it, what obstacles, and how this can benefit the entire industry. Here you have the Finishing part by Matt Burton. Enjoy!

The future trends of workflow according to Enfocus. Link to presentation: https://grafkom.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/WS19/Enfocus_liesbet__low.pdf

This event is all about the ideas surrounding a Smart Factory and Industry 4.0; thoughts for how print and digital factories will inject innovation, intelligence and hyper-productivity. But hold on there partner, in order to get to 4.0, you need to make sure you are leveraging technologies that will help you get there. In this session, with our guests, we will talk about how you should “walk your workflow” and take note of where you have manual processes, slowdowns and bottlenecks, where there are opportunities to consolidate technologies or update with more capable, feature-rich solutions. Then we will offer you ideas for how to take this information and chart a smart path to your Smart Factory Industry 4.0. And this session will benefit any organizations dealing with print...digital or both types of product delivery channels. More specifically, we will also share some views on how PDF is becoming the defacto print and electronic standard for a multitude of industries and communication types.

BOBST is focusing on less waste, new materials, and a sustainable future. In this film, BOBST Groups, Francois Martin takes us through some of the agendas that in the companies mind will take BOBST to the next level! In this film, you will get an insight like not seen before - at least not through the eyes of INKISH. We love the openness that more and more vendors have, and we totally believe in this agenda. Dig into this film and enjoy! LinkedIn profile

Leopoldo Bravo Camposeco manages the DURST business in Mexico and the rest of Latin America - a huge market with great potential. In the interview with Editor Morten B. Reitoft, Camposeco discusses the opportunities, how DURST delivers value from software to hardware, and helps customers develop. Great chat - check for yourself :-)

On day 1 of Printpack India, Wayne Beckett is on the show floor to meet Leo Joseph, Managing Director of Xerox India, for an exclusive look at the company’s impressive booth. Leo walks us through the full range of Xerox’s production printing solutions on display, from the flagship Iridesse to the Versant 4100 and V280, along with two exciting new launches for the Indian market—the 9281 and 9265. These latest additions to the portfolio are designed to cater to the growing demand for entry-level production color printing, offering new opportunities for businesses across India, from major metropolitan hubs to emerging tier-two and tier-three cities. As digital printing continues to evolve rapidly in the region, Leo shares insights on the accelerating adoption of new technologies and the expanding range of applications for Xerox’s solutions. From commercial print shops to in-house production environments, these machines' versatility and innovation are shaping the industry's future. Tune in to this insightful conversation as Wayne and Leo discuss what’s next for digital printing in India and how Xerox is positioning itself at the forefront of this transformation.

Der Film zeigt, wie Graphic Packaging die Scodix-Technologie einsetzt, um sein Angebot an wertsteigernden Verpackungslösungen zu erweitern. Er unterstreicht das Engagement des Unternehmens für Innovation, höchste Qualität und das Schaffen unverwechselbarer Erlebnisse für Markeninhaber und Verbraucher. Die Geschichte hebt hervor, wie Veredelung Verpackungen über ihre reine Funktion hinaushebt und zu einem entscheidenden Unterscheidungsmerkmal im Markt macht. Mit Scodix kann Graphic Packaging einzigartige taktile und visuelle Effekte realisieren, die Marken helfen, im Regal aufzufallen und Kunden auf einer tieferen Ebene anzusprechen. Die Erzählung macht deutlich, wie Zusammenarbeit, Technologie und Kreativität Wachstum fördern und neue Standards für Verpackungsexzellenz setzen. English Edition: https://inkish.tv/inkish-video/gpi-2/

The film offers a perspective on how Graphic Packaging has adopted Scodix technology to enhance its value-added packaging solutions. It highlights the company’s commitment to innovation, premium quality, and creating distinctive experiences for brand owners and consumers. The story highlights the role of embellishment in elevating packaging beyond its functional purpose, making it a key differentiator in the marketplace. Through Scodix, Graphic Packaging can deliver unique tactile and visual effects, supporting brands in standing out on the shelves and engaging customers at a deeper level. The narrative highlights how collaboration, technology, and creativity converge to drive growth and establish new benchmarks for packaging excellence. German Edition: https://inkish.tv/inkish-video/gpi/

After an introduction to the FlexoCleanerBrush by Craig Black, we get deeper with his British colleague Lee Simonds. So is the follow up story on this simple and innovative product. Take a look!

Baker Labels is a sub-contractor of labels to other printers and print professionals in the UK and, of course, operates with a lot of different types of equipment. In our Learn With Us Inkjet sessions, he explains why the Screen Inkjet has earned its place in Baker Labels. Enjoy.