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The KAMA ProCut76 is an amazing machine, and in the interview soon to be published on INKISH, the founder of Studio on Fire, Ben Levitz, explains how and why the KAMA ProCut76 is a game changer for the company - but in this film, we take the operators perspective. How easy is the ProCut to use, and what makes it stand out from similar machines in the market. Eric Ryan operates the ProCut76 and explains to Editor Morten B. Reitoft how it's used - and I am sure you will understand well - so sit back and enjoy!

Almost exactly a year ago we met ION Print and Kairit Parker for the first time. It was literally days before version 1 of ION Prints print broker platform was released. The software is made to help print brokers utilize printers, and instead of asking printers for quotes, ION Print automatically calculate the prices based on a large number of parameters. ION Print is out of Estonia, and for those who don't know, Estonia is one of the most developed IT-nations in the world. Now a year later, ION Print has been launched, and customers are using the platform daily. Listen and learn! 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!

Italian with Italian, English, German, and Spanish subtitles. This time, your hardworking INKISH team visits Cartotecnica in Turin, Italy. We are visiting a mid-sized family-owned company that, like many others, started in commercial printing and is transitioning towards packaging. As always, the hospitality in Italy is exceptional, and we are introduced to Lorenzo Berruto, the next generation of Berrutos running Cartotecnica. The company operates two Koenig & Bauer presses. It has also invested in an iPress 106 die-cutting machine, as well as two folding/gluers, also from Koenig & Bauer, known as Omega. But the story is, of course, also about how Lorenzo Berruto got involved in the company and his view on the future - he is optimistic - so dig in and enjoy.

In this conversation with Jutta Hendrikx and Hayco van Gaal from Canon Europe, we get a chance to talk about the new iX-series sheetfed inkjet printers from the global print-giant. We also get the very first view of the machine in action, filmed by Hayco van Gaal from their experience centre - so that's all very cool. 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!

Justin Bailey likes to solve problems. In his role at Hybrid Helix he says he sees the value for AI in our industry, but also understands that it takes a smart team to build solutions to keep up with today’s print engines. AI alone isn’t the answer.

In this 'Over the Skype' session Chief Co-creation Juriaan van Beelen of the online printing player - Print.com - talks with Jacques Michiels from INKISH Benelux about their business strategy, their focus on the professional market of Printers and print shops. Print.com offers online printing services in a "closed platform" and with App Connectivity. We talk about how Print.com see their own future and that of their customers, the Printers and Print providers in the BENELUX and the surrounding countries. All very interesting considerations and evolutions! We keep you Up to date! --- In deze 'Over the Skype' sessie spreekt Chief Co-creatie Juriaan van Beelen van de onlinedrukwerkspeler - Print.com met Jacques Michiels van INKISH Benelux over hun bedrijfsstrategie en hun focus op de professionele markt van drukkerijen en printshops. Print.com biedt online drukwerkservices in een "gesloten platform" en met App Connectivity. We praten samen over hoe zij hun eigen toekomst zien en die van hun klanten, zijnde de drukkerijen en Print providers in de BENELUX en haar omringende landen. Allemaal interessante overwegingen en evoluties! Hou dus samen met ons de vinger aan de pols!

Jürgen Grimm has spent more than 30 years with HEIDELBERG, moving through service, marketing, press business, management in the US, and now software. That broad experience gives him a rare perspective on how both HEIDELBERG and the printing industry have changed — and why the next transformation may be one of the most fundamental yet. At the HEIDELBERG SHIFT event, we talk about software, AI, connectivity, cloud technology, and the enormous challenge of bringing increasingly fragmented production environments together. Jürgen describes HEIDELBERG Connect as the glue between systems, but also makes an important point: no printer operates only HEIDELBERG equipment. If software is going to serve customers properly, it has to become increasingly open and capable of connecting machines and systems across the entire production environment. That matters when an average printing company can have more than 40 different software and machine systems in operation. Historically, technologies such as JDF helped establish common definitions and structures, but the future of connectivity will likely look very different. APIs, modern data models, cloud infrastructure, and new approaches such as MCP are making integration easier, while AI creates new possibilities for understanding and using the data already available. HEIDELBERG has been collecting machine data for decades, initially with service and predictive monitoring in mind. Today, that same foundation can potentially support much broader applications. Jürgen distinguishes between the vertical view of individual equipment and the horizontal view a printer has across an entire production process — and it is precisely this horizontal integration that represents one of the industry's biggest opportunities and challenges. We also discuss how quickly expectations are changing. People compare business software not only with other printing applications, but with the technology they use every day — Amazon, Canva, AI tools, and consumer applications that have fundamentally changed our perception of usability and speed. For Jürgen, the role of a technology leader is therefore changing as well. It is no longer simply about defining a five-year development roadmap inside one central R&D department. It is about listening to customers, learning from other industries, identifying which technologies are real and which are hype, connecting hundreds of different experiences, and then turning those insights into scalable solutions. In other words, leadership may increasingly be about connecting the dots — and finding a way to industrialize what those dots reveal.

We got the invite from our friends at Future School, as Shekar Balakrishna was awarded the first FOGRA certification in India. FOGRA celebrated and acknowledged this moment as the certificate was signed at the FOGRA booth. Enjoy the interview with Jürgen Gemeinhardt, and remember to see the interview with Shekar Balakrishna. Enjoy!

At Printpack India 2025, Wayne Beckett will meet with Jun Sudo, President of Komori India, to discuss the company’s continued expansion and success in the Indian print market. With a strong presence in the commercial, packaging, and publishing sectors, Komori has solidified itself as a leading supplier of offset presses in the region. Jun Sudo highlights the company’s strategic growth, particularly in packaging, where demand for high-end, automated printing solutions rapidly increases. Introducing specialized models like the GL 40 Advanced EX and the SRA1-sized 637+ coater machine has allowed Komori to cater to India’s evolving market needs. Additionally, the shift toward automation is gaining traction, with customers increasingly opting for fully automated systems to improve efficiency and reduce waste. A key focus of the discussion is Komori’s commitment to sustainability. The company’s G-Series presses, designed for eco-friendly operation, have been instrumental in reducing power consumption and CO₂ emissions. Komori aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve full carbon neutrality by 2050, making sustainability a core part of its future strategy. The conversation also touches on Komori’s upcoming innovations in digital printing. While the IS29 has yet to gain a foothold in India, the company is preparing to introduce its latest digital press, the J-Trone 29, featuring Komori’s own engine, ink, and inkjet head. This marks an exciting step forward in Komori’s digital expansion, and the company plans to launch the product in the Indian market within the next year. This interview provides valuable insights into Komori’s technology, market approach, and sustainability initiatives for anyone looking to understand the future of printing in India.

Ultimate Tech was the first company in the industry to use computers for imposition, and the signature software, Impostrip, is used globally by thousands of companies. In the past years, Ultimate Tech has developed products for binderies and large-format, and here at PRINTING United, the company shows its BestCut solution, helping operators optimize the guillotine work. As always super interesting listening to CEO Julie Watson.

Your humble editor was late for this interview, but despite that, this conversation with CEO Julie Watson from Ultimate TechnoGraphics was really GREAT. The Canadian-based company, founded in 1989, is the developer behind the widely used software Impostrip. In this 'Over The Skype' session, CEO Julie Watson and editor Morten Reitoft speak about the newly released update of Impostrip, APIs, workflow/automation, the industry, and of course, where Julie Watson sees the future for her company. Great session - enjoy!

Julie Watson is the CEO of Ultimate TechnoGraphics based in Montreal, Canada. Since 1989 the company has focused on the imposition and was the first to introduce imposition using computers. Just imagine how many things have changed since then? Technology, customers, speed, CPU-power, Memory, and Julie Watson's career plan changed in 2008 when her father suddenly passed away at drupa in 2008. First, her mother, Joanne Watson, took over the leadership. Five years ago, Julie Watson became CEO of Ultimate Technographic - the company by some better known for their flag-ship software Impostrip. In this Conversation with Editor Morten B. Reitoft, Julie Watson shares her views on technology and why speed continues to be an essential factor in efficient workflow/automation. INKISH has months ahead of this interview filmed two Ultimate TechnoGraphics customers Print On Demand from Cape Town, South Africa, and Sendmoments from Germany. Print On Demand https://inkish.tv/inkish-video/pod/ Sendmoments https://inkish.tv/inkish-video/sendmoments/

Always excellent to see successful collaborations and our friends from Ultimate Tech and Horizon International is a brilliant example. This is being talked about in this Bonjour - but more interesting things - so dig in :-) LinkedIn Profiles: Julie Watson https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliew/ Yasuo Taketsugu https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasuo-taketsugu-55999134/

Morten Reitoft and Julie Watson discuss Ultimate Tech's preparations and excitement for Drupa 2024. Watson highlights the company's recent activities, partnerships, and technology introductions. She explains that while Printing United was significant for introducing new technologies like the AI-driven cutting buddy and new nesting technologies, Drupa remains crucial for showcasing its latest innovations to a global audience. Watson mentions the upcoming releases, including the 2024.1 version of Impostrip with enhanced job organization features and compatibility with PDF X4 from the Ghent Workgroup. She also discusses their container version of Impostrip on AWS, demonstrating their commitment to cloud-based solutions. Ultimate Tech will showcase its full-featured solutions across multiple platforms (Linux, Mac, Windows). Reitoft asks about Ultimate Tech's integration capabilities, particularly with their Ultimate Bindery software, which automates finishing processes and supports over 85 devices. Watson explains that their drivers validate jobs and automate device setups, allowing seamless integration and reduced manual intervention. They discuss Impostrip/Bindery's scalability, highlighting its ability to handle high volumes of short-run digital print jobs efficiently. Watson emphasizes the importance of starting with automation and gradually integrating more processes and devices to enhance productivity. Watson also discusses integrating their solutions with other systems, such as MIS and Web2Print platforms, using APIs for open connectivity. She mentions their collaboration with Omikai to showcase an end-to-end workflow solution at Drupa. Reitoft and Watson conclude by discussing the logistical ease of being a software company at Drupa compared to hardware manufacturers and the historical significance of Ultimate Tech's participation since 1990. Watson shares a personal anecdote about her family’s long-standing involvement in the industry.

In the previous Ultimate Tech interview, we discussed the new version of Impostrip. We were honestly so busy that we didn't get a chance to talk to Julie Watson about the latest version of Ultimate Bindery, but Pat McGrew took the chance to talk and get the update, and here we are!

Julie explains that Ultimate has been investing heavily in R&D over the past few years, expanding its solutions beyond commercial print into new segments such as labels, digital packaging, and wide format. The company’s goal is to eliminate manual prepress work by enabling full hands-free automation from web storefronts or MIS systems through to printing and finishing. At the booth, they are demonstrating automated label production with an HP Indigo press and a GM LC350 laser die-cutter, showing how their software dynamically handles mixed jobs, different shapes, sizes, barcodes, and changeovers all on a single roll. Julie notes that digital printing is changing the market by enabling shorter runs, personalization, and mass customization, while also creating complexity from managing many SKUs and batches—something Ultimate’s solutions can fully automate. The system can even manage extended content labels such as pharmaceutical booklets and handle batching and separation for multi-customer rolls directly from CSV or MIS data, with no manual touch points. She highlights Ultimate’s unique strength in centralizing workflows: instead of separate imposition software tied to each device, Ultimate offers a unified platform that can drive diverse applications—commercial, mailing, books, labels, and wide format—through a single pipeline. This reduces training and maintenance complexity while improving scalability. Julie adds that while many customers still run Ultimate on-premise, the software can also run in the cloud, on Windows, Mac, or Linux servers, and can dynamically scale for peak seasons. This flexibility allows customers to start small, expand capacity when needed, and process maximum volumes during high-demand periods. She concludes that this approach helps converters accept more orders, shorten turnaround times, and boost revenue during peak seasons.

As always, I'm talking to CEO Julie Watson from Ultimate Tech. In this interview, we get insight into the Impostrip version 25 and Bindery version 25, shown at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025 in Lucern. We also get a chance to talk about how the new breed of solutions, such as CoCoCo, Atomyx, GelatoConnect, and more, are influencing companies like Ultimate—are they an extension or a threat? As usual, you'll get all the answers straight from the CEO's mouth. Enjoy!

At PRINTING United 2026 in Las Vegas, Morten B. Reitoft meets longtime friend Julie Watson, CEO of Ultimate Tech, for a conversation that has very little to do with products — and everything to do with the leadership required to create them. Julie grew up around the printing industry and eventually took over the family company founded by her father. But taking over didn't mean simply continuing what already existed. Ultimate had to reinvent parts of its technology, invest in an entirely new platform and make decisions based not only on what customers needed today, but where the industry might be ten years from now. One of those decisions was moving Ultimate Impostrip toward an HTML5-based architecture. At the time, Julie remembers considerable internal discussion and pushback. But that technology decision ultimately helped create the foundation for today's multi-platform, cloud and containerized environments. And that raises an interesting leadership question: What happens when the team doesn't immediately agree with the direction? For Julie, leadership isn't about ignoring those concerns. Disagreement can reveal real problems that need to be addressed. The objective is to create enough alignment that when a decision is finally made, the team moves forward together. “You can go fast alone, but you go far together” is a philosophy she clearly believes in. Morten and Julie discuss making difficult decisions, accepting accountability, learning from other leaders, peer groups and books, and why Julie doesn't believe in simply trying to become the next Steve Jobs — or anyone else. Instead, she focuses on values. Collaboration. Innovation. Diversity. Curiosity. And creating an organization where people feel part of the direction rather than simply being told where to go. The conversation also touches on one of the differences between family-owned and financially driven companies. Short-term revenue will always matter, but Julie believes leadership also requires making decisions that may take years to deliver their full value — particularly when developing technology for an industry changing as quickly as print. Products don't simply appear on a trade-show floor. Behind every new platform, workflow or innovation are people making decisions about technology, investment, culture and the future. Watch Morten B. Reitoft's conversation with Julie Watson from Ultimate Tech at PRINTING United 2026 in Las Vegas.

The VIGC Hackathon is an annual event organized by VIGC and EY. The purpose is to develop ideas for future solutions in a fun and competitive environment. In less than 48 hours, an idea changes from just an idea into something that can be presented to a jury and an audience. This year's Hackathon had twelve teams presenting exciting ideas - some more innovative and exciting than others - but the jury unanimously agreed on this year's winner. The winner is Julie Dumoulin with her Opinry. Opinry is a solution to help judge designs before being implemented into products - to ensure consistency and sellability! In this interview, we talk to the winner - and I am sure you will see passion and dedication to the very idea of being a young entrepreneur as well as a young woman that we believe can take Opinry to market. Enjoy! LinkedIn Profile

Since we at INKISH are always looking for interesting stories and new players, we wanted to learn more about JETRIX, a name we've seen more often lately. The Jetrix brand is actually owned by InkTec, a South Korean manufacturer of wide-format flatbed and roll-to-roll inkjet printers. They are focusing hard on the LFP market, and recently expanded to Europe and the US. Let's meet Julian Menell, helping them shape sales from Oxon, UK.

At the BHS Open House ´23, we met with the next generation of BHS, Julian Engel. 19 years old and on the edge of choosing a university, preparing himself for being the next generation owner and management for BHS. BHS is, as you will realize in the interviews we have done with his father, Lars Engel, and his uncle Christian Engel, driven by strong family values. But listen for yourself and get to know the next generation - another first here on INKISH, we believe :-)

Editor Morten B. Reitoft from INKISH speaks with Julian from Pin Heroes at Expográfica in Guadalajara about the global market for used printing equipment. With nearly 30 years in the business, Pin Heroes buys and sells presses across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, helping printers find the right balance between investment, productivity, and market demand. The conversation touches on global versus regional trends, the continued demand for offset in packaging and long-run production, and how printers today need specialization and added value to stay competitive in a changing industry.

Jules van Sant - PGSF. Jules discusses PGSF's mission to fund educational opportunities at all levels. They are also building new curriculum material and resources for educators. She also spoke about the synergy with Two Side USA in expanding their outreach to the next generation of print professionals.

At the 'Seiko Open Week 2022 event' people from all segments of the industry were represented. Juan Castells works with Itaca, one of the leading manufacturers of organic pigment. The pigments are used in both digital and analog inks and are quite interesting to learn and understand about the ink market - especially with a focus on tiles. Juan Castells also showcase examples of how other materials can be printed with the right mix of ink and printhead. The next venture is to digitally print vinyl and other products. Enjoy!