Reitoft welcomed Tobias Köngeter from Wirbelwild to INKISH. Köngeter introduced himself and his company, which he owns with his wife. In Southern Germany, Wirbelwild's name is a play on the words 'world wind' and 'wild.' Köngeter explained that they started the company because they couldn't find software to create highly individualized printing products, so they decided to develop it themselves. Köngeter and his wife, both from creative backgrounds, found repetitive tasks in pre-press work, such as calendar layouts, boring and risky. They wanted software to handle complex and creative printing tasks that existing software like InDesign or QuarkXPress couldn't manage. To achieve this, Köngeter learned programming, which allowed them to develop the necessary software and turn Wirbelwild into a company providing layout automation solutions. Köngeter introduced ManyPrint Solutions, a cloud-based layout automation software that processes data dynamically without predefined templates. The system can import data from various sources, adapt layout rules dynamically, and produce outputs in multiple formats, including printing PDFs, InDesign files, HTML files, videos, and audio. He explained that ManyPrint Solutions is open to various data inputs, flexible in layout generation, and versatile in output formats. He highlighted a product called the Running Diary, which generates personalized brochures with running route recommendations, maps, and individualized videos based on the user's location. Köngeter announced that Wirbelwild would exhibit at Drupa in Hall 8B, sharing a large stand with Konica Minolta. Visitors can see demonstrations of their products and their integration with Konica Minolta's printing machines. Reitoft admired Köngeter's achievements and planned to visit their booth at Drupa. Köngeter provided final details on their exhibition and expressed his excitement about showcasing their innovative solutions at Drupa.  

The BHS Open House '23, in Münster, gives us a lot of opportunities to talk to some of the specialists working for BHS - and of course, the new Jetliner gets a lot of attention. One of the people working on the machine is Tobias Fries, a product manager with knowledge and background in commercial print.

Tobias Bairle is the owner and CEO of BAIRLE Druck & Medien and a customer of Horizon. At Horizon Finishing First event, he is looking into new investments and finding inspiration. Language German - will be subtitled shortly!

Chinese language - English Subtitles

Livonia Print is one of the most successful printing companies in the Nordic/Baltic/German area with a dedicated focus on effective book production. The company is Norwegian owned, a German handles location in Riga, Latvia, and workflow/automation and business development. This must be the definition of a truly international company. In this interview, both CEO Trond Erik Isaksen and Head of Business Development Marc Freitag share some of their insights. I like Livonia and what they have achieved - and it seems that their belief in the future is a strong and dedicated focus. Enjoy!

International Paper has published the 21st edition of their recognized Pocket Pal - the book that teaches you to speak correctly - or to standardize the vocabulary of PSPs. Host and evangelist Pat McGrew are excited about the addition of terms from the digital print space, so watch the Print Sample TV edition and maybe find a way to get your copy of the Pocket Pal.

TLMI represents converters, substrate suppliers, and vendors in the label printing industry and uses the BOBST Open House event to support BOBST as a member and to serve and recruit new members. Listen and learn from Dale Coates, Engagement Director with TLMI.

Everything good ends, and after three days with guests from all over Europe, the Horizon Finishing First event is over. Timm Edelhoff is very satisfied with the event and promises that Finishing First as the event will revert, but listen for yourself to the closing notes here.

Timm Edelhoff has worked for Horizon for thirteen years holding various positions. Recently he took over the position of Managing Director from Yoshihiro Oe, who returned back to Japan in December to focus on being Global Business Director. In this Conversations, Timm Edelhoff talks to Editor-in-Chief Morten B. Reitoft about the job, the challenges, his background, and what he will bring to Horizon GmbH in his new position. Always interesting to learn about the people in leadership positions - and here we are. Enjoy the talk with Timm Edelhoff.

In this SPECIAL edition of Print Sample TV, host Pat McGrew talks about the amazing print VIGC uses to promote its events and the organization itself. Inspired by the Pantone Swatch book and using newspapers are just a few examples of how VIGC not only markets its services but also utilizes print to promote the printing industry in general. Great work! LinkedIn profile: Jos Steutelings from VIGC

Conversations are popular on INKISH, and in this one, Managing Director Tim Sterbak shares his view on quite a few interesting topics with editor Morten B. Reitoft - among the topics is external investors, how it is working in a family-owned company, how the future looks, and what drives Tim Sterbak as an individual. Super excited about this interview - we hope you enjoy it!

Drupa 2024 is the first drupa for IST Metz Managing Director Tim Sterbak. In this interview with James Quirk, you learn how IST Metz has completely refurbished and redesigned its lambs. He also says that they will have four daily shows together with Heidelberg, where they will show their technology. Super interesting interview, so enjoy and remember to visit IST Metz at drupa 2024.

Morten Reitoft and Tim Sterbak discuss IST Metz's preparations for Drupa 2024. Sterbak, from IST Metz, shares his excitement about their participation and reveals that they have extensively redesigned their entire product portfolio, incorporating significant innovations. Sterbak mentions IST Metz's collaborations, such as their work with Heidelberg, where IST lamps are installed on a CX104 and their partnership with Weillberger for sustainable coating solutions. He highlights that IST Metz will showcase various new products, including mercury lamps and LED solutions, which have been redesigned for better efficiency and performance. Sterbak explains that IST Metz is focused on making their products more sustainable and energy-efficient. They produce their lamps in-house, ensuring high quality and longevity. He mentions introducing a new "Free Cure" solution that eliminates the need for inertization and photoinitiators, making the curing process more efficient. Reitoft inquires about the redesign process, to which Sterbak responds that it involves improving heat management and durability. They aim to make their products more efficient and environmentally friendly. He discusses IST Metz's approach to providing tailored solutions for different applications, using a modular system to meet specific customer needs. Sterbak introduces "Smart Cure," an AI-driven system that optimizes the power usage of curing systems based on job parameters. This leads to significant energy savings and extended product lifespans. The system can adjust power levels automatically, ensuring optimal performance and reducing the carbon footprint. Sterbak expresses his enthusiasm for Drupa, noting that it will be his first time attending the event. He invites visitors to IST Metz's booth to see their innovations and discuss solutions tailored to their needs. Reitoft praises Sterbak's presentation and looks forward to seeing IST Metz's contributions at Drupa. The conversation concludes with Reitoft thanking Sterbak and mentioning upcoming events, including the next non-event in December.  

In this 'Learn with us' session, Managing Director Tim Cox from Vpress gives you a great introduction to what considerations to do before investing in a web-to-print solution. One thing is, of course, the strength of the supplier, but also many good advises on what to look for in the software itself.

In this 'Over the Skype' session, we get to know more about Tim Cox, the MD of British Vpress. Vpress is the developer of the Coreprint web-to-print solution and also known by many because of the Crown Pub that many may have heard about here during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, we talk about a lot of different things - an episode we really like. 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!

Full moderation of a nice conversation between Tilmann Wild from August Faller and Morten B. Reitoft from INKISH. Language in German - Subtitles soon in English!

Tilia Labs is one of our favorite companies in the printing industry for many reasons. One is, of course, the amazing products they do - and as you already may know - their products are all about imposition, nesting, and planning. Their flagship Phoenix is a truly versatile product that not only has a great user interface but maybe more important also feature a REST API. Many printers may not know what this is but very short; this is the interface (for programmers) that enables your MIS, ERP, Web-to-Print, what-ever software to connect and utilize the strength of the Tilia Labs Phoenix software. The second reason why we really like this company is that of Sagen de Jonge and Scott More. The two owners are simply nice hanging out with. Their drive, motivation, and personality are just great and when you listen to the two owners, friends and brothers in arms they talk about coding, technology, market, and teaser often each other with comments that to regular​ people is just, well - secret codes? We got to know Sagen and Scott when we did the film at The Bernard Group, and we really would like you to know them too.

Tiffany Bisson manages the EFI Customer Experience Center and has great knowledge and skills in explaining the technology. In this film, Robert Godwin from INKISH gets a demo of the new EFI Pro 30F - 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 Thomas Petersson from Sweden. Thomas Petersson investor and Chairman of the Board of the Swedish company OMIKAI who creates an MIS system. Great meeting you Thomas at the NON-EVENT. Enjoy!

Thomas Olofsson is the area manager of the Asia Pacific and the Nordic for Tecnau, and a nice surprise meeting him at Sign & Print 2022 in Stockholm. After talking about exhibitions in general, we, of course, talk about the transformation that we all see - and that companies like Tecnau, of course, experience firsthand. Amazing opportunities and great insights from Thomas Olofsson!

We are sorry for the noise in the first half of the video. We tried to edit it, with no success, but decided to publish anyway! LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-olofsson-27046818/

In this interview, Area Sales Manager for Germany (and German operations abroad) Thomas Murr explains how important the relationship is. It's about understanding the customer's needs, being as much a consultant giving the best possible advice, and being patient; this is the secret 'sauce' for Thomas Murr - and, by the way, something several of his colleagues mentioned. But listen, and learn., Thomas Murr has a great passion for his work and is beyond friendly to speak with!

When INKISH is invited to Open House, it's, of course, for making interviews and sharing the event, but it gives us a lot of time to learn from the specialists working with the OEM. Here is . McElwain is an IoT specialist and is also profoundly involved with BOBST Connect, which is not only an IoT platform but is becoming more and more essential for printing companies and converters. In this interview, we get an opportunity to learn and understand more about how BOBST utilizes its IoT platform to benefit customers. Super interesting, and in the future not an option, but a must! LinkedIn

A last-minute cancellation of LabelExpo in Brussels kickstarted a lot of activities at DURST in Brixen. According to Thomas Macina, the decision to organize the DURST Expo Label event was taken the same day. In this interview, we talk about the event, the products, and also where Thomas Macina sees the future of digital label production. We liked this interview a lot... hope you like it too!