Join Matt Burton where he’ll talking how automation is dominating the print finishing market and how it’s adoption is an important part of business growth. He’ll cover several aspects of automation from how advances in digital embellishment are enhancing the web to print market to how developments in non stop production are enabling converting lines to run faster whilst also generating less waste.

The BOBST Open House in Alpharetta is, of course, about presenting technology to potential customers. It's about selling. But for the attendees, it's also about asking questions that can avoid future investment mistakes, and during Dean Haertel from BOBST's presentation, I overheard a very interesting question. The question was how BOBST avoids stitching issues. Stitching can be seen when multiple printheads are clustered in a print bar and can either leave a tiny white line or a line of double print. The question came from Jodi Westphal from Western Shield Label & Packaging. Stitching is handled by BOBST in a smart and simple way, but this we will explain in INKISH.NEWS.

We were in Philadelphia filming a super interesting printing company. Of course, we took the opportunity to meet our friends from PRINTING United at a headquarters that, by all means, showed that you'll soon find them at a new address. Mark Subers is the President of PRINTING United Expo, and we got the chance to talk to him about expectations for PRINTING United 2024 at a time when both drupa and also Label Expo are taking place - Label Expo even on the same dates as PRINTING United. As always super nice talking to Mark Subers!

The Peak Performance Print Experience event in Brussels was about machines, people, and of course, business. Bernd Rekirsch is a huge dealer representing multiple brands - and in Brussels, he and his company celebrated their new distribution of Fujifilm products in Germany. LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernd-rekirsch-5095843/

For many, eProductivity Software/EFI Connect is a recurring annual event, and for some, it's a first-time experience. First-time visitor Korby Gutherie, Executive VP, shortly explains why he believes eProductivity Software/EFI Connect is great.

The Federation of Swedish Printers - Grafiska Företagen, has updated a report that in our opinion, is a valuable tool to understand the printing industry. Based on surveys among 2.000 companies over seven years, and comprehensive analysis work from Bisnode turned out a figure where you could easily see who in the printing industry makes money. Now, this report has been updated, and there are differences from the first one. Where Large Format was one of the most profitable segments, and even though Large Format is still a precious segment, the trends are unfortunately developing in the wrong direction. Enjoy the conversation editor Morten Reitoft has with CEO Ravindra Parasnis.

Xavier Perez est le responsable marketing d'EXAPRINT, acteur du web to print bien connu en France et en Espagne. En tant que membre du groupe Cimpress, ils changent la façon dont les imprimés sont achetés, fabriqués et livrés au client, dans de nombreux cas en quantités d'un (1) seulement. — Xavier Perez is the marketing manager of EXAPRINT, a well-known web to print player in France and Spain. As part of the Cimpress Group, they are changing the way print is purchased, manufactured and delivered to the customer, in many cases in quantities of only one (1).

Welcome back to Print Sample TV! In this episode, Pat McGrew dives into the world of event promotion through print. If you've been following along, you know that we showcase print samples from all over the globe. Today, we're focusing on how events in 2023 used print to promote themselves—both before and during the event. With in-person events making a big comeback, seeing how organizers present the information is crucial. Print is an indispensable tool for event success, from show guides to brochures. We'll explore examples from Graphics Canada 2023, where print made navigating and networking easier, and Print For All in Italy, where creative print materials are used to build excitement for their 2025 show. You'll see how these events used print to communicate effectively, promote sustainability, and enhance the attendee experience. From show guides to stickers and save-the-date cards, there's no substitute for the power of print. Don't miss this episode if you're in event planning or just love seeing innovative print samples in action. Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Print Sample TV!

Belle rencontre avec Philippe Bouvier, le patron d'Euromedia, partenaire estimé d'HP et l'un de leurs plus gros distributeurs en France. Rencontrez un Philippe Bouvier très dynamique, qui partage ses réflexions sur la manière de servir le client. —— Nice meeting with Philippe Bouvier, the boss of Euromedia, an esteemed partner of HP and one of their largest distributors in France. Meet a very dynamic Philippe Bouvier, who shares his thoughts on how to serve the customer.

Brazilian press manufacturer Etirama has launched its new SPS3 flexo press at Labelexpo Europe 2023. With a 350mm web width, the machine runs at up to 150m/min LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronnie-schroter-ab1b7a89/

L'entretien a été vraiment sympathique et détendu avec la grande dame d'Esko France & Benelux. Esko est connu en tant que leader dans le monde des étiquettes et du packaging, et le groupe est présent à C!Print, "le" rendez-vous en France. Isabelle Manche a révélé en première et devant les caméras d'INKISH certaines informations concernant le groupe mère Danaher, actuel propriétaire des marques Esko, Pantone, Xrite et TiliaLabs. Un entretien à ne pas manquer.

CERM's booth at LabelExpo was busy. Not only with demos and meetings, but a considerable percentage of the booth was reserved for panel debates where attendees could listen to different customers' stories about CERM. Editor Morten B. Reitoft attended one with Marco Oude Nijeweme from the Dutch label printer Eshuis and got the chance to talk to him after the debate. In this session, the topic was planning. Nijeweme explained how CERM helps them optimize job planning and even how scheduled maintenance and rush jobs can add to the planning, which dynamically changes to realities and SLAs. Interesting story to learn from.

Great meeting with Erik Norman, who became President of SwissQprint North American in October 2022. With a solid background in the wide format industry and, of course, supported by super products, Norman sees nothing but growth ahead of the company's operation in North America. Enjoy!

Erik Holdo works for Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA. In this 'Over the Skype' session, we get the chance to talk about technology, printing companies, the COVID-19 pandemic, exhibitions, and maybe also how new technology can offer everybody new ways to experience products in the future. Great session that we really enjoyed!

It's not so often we have time to get behind the person. We meet at tradeshows and talk about technology and customers, but on a two-day trip with Koenig & Bauer in New Berlin and Bloomington, we had plenty of time, so here is an interview with Erik Frank from Koenig & Bauer. The interview ranges from attracting young talent to the industry and how Erik Frank personally invests time mentoring young people to digital transformation and everything in between. Super interview - Great inspiration!

LinkedIn Profiles: Eric Vessels: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericvessels/ Nick Gawreluk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-gawreluk-7631801a/

Do you know why WhatTheyThink! has the name WhatTheyThink!? Did you know that WhatTheyThink! was one of the first media in the printing industry that launched a daily newsletter, and that Eric Vessels and Adam Dewitz was literally chasing news every night to get enough content for their newsletter? So many great and amazing stories, and who's better to tell the story than Eric Vessels who is one of the three owners of WhatTheyThink! WhatTheyThink! is one of the most recognized media in the printing industry, and we are happy to call them friends - thank you for finally getting in front of the camera Eric! 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!

Eric Hawkinson is the VP Marketing, Canon Solutions America, and in this, Over the Skype session we get a great insight not only about new products, but also how Canon and their people get input from the industry by visiting printing companies, and from the user-conference thINK Ahead. We also get an insight into how Canon position themself to a future after the corona - GREAT conversation, really fun. 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!

Still among the most impressive 3D printers in the market, and in this combined interview and walkthrough by CEO Erez Zimerman, you get a bit of both - one exciting takeaway is that large format printers delivery instore and outdoor is among the segments Massivit addresses as large 3D printed 'products' can be used in combination and draw traffic - the booth give excellent examples. But also for prototyping and even for mold production, Massivit now has solutions!

Epson cherche à optimiser les processus, à rationaliser la technologie et à apporter une vision au secteur de l'impression. Tout cela et bien plus est réuni sous leur devise « ReThink your style ». Bonne discussion avec Bruno Destribats sur la façon dont ils veulent changer le jeu en 2024. —— Epson seeks to optimize processes, streamline technology and bring vision to the printing industry. All this and more comes together under their motto “ReThink your style”. Good discussion with Bruno Destribats on how they want to change the game in 2024.

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

Enfocus is one of the maybe most known names in the printing industry. In this interview Managing Director, Wim Fransen goes as far as calling PitStop almost a house-hold name in Europe and the US. In this interview directly ask Wim Fransen whether their in-direct sales channel is the right one for software such as Enfocus Switch. Wim Fransen, who has been Managing Director for a couple of years, tell that this business model is such an important core of Enfocus that he almost compared as important as PitStop itself. As usual watch, like, and share this film.

Maybe you remember, but back at DRUPA 2016, Enfocus announced a really interesting initiative called X-treme Switchover. The X-treme Switchover is a project that elects a printing company to get a free implementation of a workflow based on Enfocus Switch and, the lucky printing company who got this is Sign-Age in Clearwater, FL, USA. After Sign-Age was picked last year INKISH was invited to follow the requirements phase, the implementation phase and the 'after go-live' phase to document the ups/downs of this process. Almost a year ago we published the first film where you see the requirements phase and where we speak to different people at the company about what to expect. A year later the implementation is still on-going, but as both President Linda Levitan and Vice President Michael Quigley explains, is not because of difficulties or obstacles, but more because the company simply have been too busy. At the same time, Clearwater was hard hit by a hurricane which both gave power problems as well as extra work replacing signs. In this film, we speak to various stakeholders and here a year after results are starting to show and the staff is really positive. From an INKISH perspective, we find it interesting to see for several reasons. One is the positive response from staff. Second is the continued high expectations from management - and last and more from our perspective, how modest the demands are and what a huge impact it already has on the company. When Sign-Age discover how much more Enfocus Switch can do I am certain that they will appreciate their solution even more. Take a look and enjoy!

In this film, Robert Zegwaard explains how they use Enfocus Switch as the totally indispensable tool for managing more than 1,000 daily orders. Requirements from customers, combined with the requirements for efficient production, are handled by Switch. Wihabo has used Switch for a long time, but with more than a hundred flows, and an increasing need for automation, Switch is an essential tool enabling its growth! Enjoy!