Daniel Sugg of Robos Labels in Germany is a long-time DURST user. His interest in the Expo was to learn directly from the DURST technicians about the new ink heads, color fidelity, and speed. Robos concentrates on the industrial label market and those features and capabilities are critical.

In this interview Daniel talks about the history of Lenticular and how it's developed over the last few years and how it can be used to offer clients an alternative across a lot of different applications and industries.

Daniel Pierret got into the Lenticular/Substrate Institute as a photographer. When you talk to him, you instantly know that he loves photos, great design, and what lenticular can do to a photo or an image. Find inspiration here or at the IST UV-DAYS 2025 in Nürtingen, June 3rd-5th.

At HP’s impressive booth at Printing United in Orlando, Morten B. Reitoft from INKISH meets Daniel Martinez from HP to talk about the newly launched HP Latex FS70W. The FS70W is described as HP’s most productive latex printer to date, offering 50% faster output compared to previous models while maintaining exceptional print quality and color consistency. Built on a proven and reliable platform, the FS70W has been tested under demanding production conditions and praised by early adopters for its durability and performance. Daniel Martinez explains how HP’s unique water-based latex ink technology continues to be a key differentiator in the market. Unlike UV-based systems, HP’s latex inks are odorless and non-toxic, making them ideal for sensitive environments such as hospitals and children’s facilities. This aligns closely with HP’s strong focus on sustainability and environmentally responsible production. In addition to the printer launch, HP is also introducing new updates to its Production Hub software. The platform now supports devices from other brands, enabling complete workflow management from order creation to print production in mixed-fleet environments. New automation features include preflighting, automatic RIP submission, and integration with e-commerce systems, giving print service providers full end-to-end visibility and control. The discussion also touches on the role of AI in HP’s development strategy. HP is integrating AI technologies across its systems, improving image precision through pixel control and enabling smarter, more automated production workflows. With market growth of around 6–7% annually, Martinez highlights how automation, efficiency, and innovation are essential for handling increasing production volumes. The conversation concludes with a look toward the future of large-format printing, where HP continues to focus on speed, reliability, sustainability, and intelligent workflow solutions. With the FS70W and the evolving Production Hub ecosystem, HP is positioning itself strongly for the next phase of digital wide-format production.

Reconfirmation from CEO Daniel Erni about Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025 - but also an interesting conversation about how the acquisition by Müller Martini will strengthen the R&D. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-erni/

At Printing United 2025 in Orlando, Morten Reitoft from INKISH sits down with Daniel Erni, CEO of Hunkeler, to discuss the company’s new joint branding with Müller Martini, the success of the show, and preparations for Hunkeler Innovationdays 2027. Daniel smiles as he confirms the obvious: “Yes, we introduced our new combined logo here in the U.S. — the perfect place to do it. The integration between Hunkeler and Müller Martini has been progressing very well, and it made sense to present that unity at the Müller Martini booth.” He explains that since Hunkeler joined the Müller Martini Group, the two companies have been co-developing technology — most notably, a shared user interface for their systems. “It’s already live in the field,” Daniel says. “Customers are running the new Generation 8 Evo line, and the feedback is fantastic. Combining software development resources just makes sense today — skilled engineers are rare, so working together helps both companies move faster.” Turning to the show, Daniel notes that Printing United has been stronger than he expected: “I was a little skeptical about coming to Orlando, but it’s been great. The booth has been busy from morning until evening, and we’ve had valuable meetings with customers all day.” Looking ahead, Daniel confirms that preparations for Hunkeler Innovationdays 2027 in Lucerne are already well underway. “We’re talking to exhibitors, sending invitations, and planning the same successful format,” he says. “We’re not reinventing the event — it works. Our goal is to serve the industry and continue its growth.” Asked about rumors of hosting Innovationdays in the U.S., Daniel laughs: “Yes, we did consider it at one point. But Lucerne is our home, and people love coming there. It’s not just about the event — it’s also about the experience. Visitors can bring their partners, enjoy Switzerland, and combine business with a bit of leisure. That’s something special.” He ends on a light note about the strong Swiss franc: “It may be expensive for us to come here,” he says with a grin, “but for Americans visiting Switzerland, it’s never been more affordable.”

It is always good to meet friends at events, and Dan Brunton is no exception. With Dan Brunton's knowledge, industry experience, and being a fifth-generation publisher, we are not surprised to meet him at FEFCO. Everybody at FEFCO knows him, and in this short interview before the opening session at FEFCO, we talk briefly about the industry. Enjoy!

How does an ink manufacturer differentiate, and what are the challenges in developing INK? Daniel Boronat from Kao Chimigraf is in this interview from IST UV-Days, giving open answers to editor Morten B. Reitoft. Enjoy the film - it's a good one :-)

Great interview with Daniel Boronat from Kao. They contribute to the printing industry with their expertise in creating the right inks for the right machines and applications. They seem very well placed to follow the industry's shift from traditional printing to inkjet, so we had to ask them. Good insights, and also interesting to hear from the chemistry side of printing.

The first Graphics Canada show after the pandemic was anticipated by many, and of course, maybe most by the event director, Dan Mustata. All the exhibitors we've been talking to talk about highly qualified leads are generally very positive about Graphics Canada, and so is the show's boss, Dan Mustata - Enjoy!

U.K.-based Kernow Coatings, one of the smaller exhibitors at PRINTING United Expo, has an exciting story. Housed in a Wisconsin warehouse, its coated substrates for a wide range of narrow and wide-for digital print applications are available from U.S. paper distributors. Dan Lawellin: LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dlawellin/

At Printing United in Orlando, Morten B. Reitoft from INKISH meets with Dan Devau from Camad in Toronto to talk about his company’s history, growth, and latest investment in printing technology. Devau reflects on how Camad, founded by his father in the 1960s, continues to thrive through a mix of hard work, adaptability, and an enduring focus on quality. His father, now 92, still visits the company regularly and remains fascinated by the evolution of print technology — often walking the shop floor and marveling at how far the industry has come. Camad’s production is remarkably diverse, covering everything from event graphics, corporate branding, and film industry projects to outdoor displays, corrugated packaging, and stadium graphics — including all the printed materials for the Toronto Blue Jays. The company maintains a balance between traditional and modern printing methods, operating both digital and screen presses. The screen press still runs 16 hours a day, while new digital systems are helping expand capacity and improve efficiency. A key focus of the conversation is Camad’s latest investment — an Agfa Onset X Pantera currently en route from Europe to Canada. The new press will replace the company’s long-serving HP 10,000, later upgraded to an 11,000, which is now discontinued. Although Devau initially considered another Agfa model, the decision shifted after his production team — composed of highly experienced press operators — strongly recommended the Pantera for its power, speed, vacuum strength, and productivity. Devau explains that trusting the input of skilled employees has always been essential to his decision-making process. He also shares insights from his visit to Agfa’s headquarters in Belgium, where he saw firsthand the company’s dedication to research, engineering, and customer collaboration. That experience reinforced his belief that investing in high-quality, reliable equipment supported by a strong technical foundation is the best long-term strategy. Despite his initial hesitation toward automation, Devau emphasizes that Camad’s core philosophy is to keep human eyes on every print — maintaining hands-on quality control to ensure that every product leaving the shop meets the company’s high standards. After more than 65 years in business, Camad’s guiding principles remain unchanged — a legacy passed down from Devau’s father: always plan for growth, never fear investment, and never compromise on quality. These values, Devau concludes, are what continue to set Camad apart in Canada’s competitive printing landscape and what will keep the company thriving for years to come.

Dan Collins was recently promoted to VP of Purchasing & Production for General Formulation in Sparta, MI. Dan Collins took over Purchasing after a colleague left General Formulations, and because of a good team, Collins was able to have the additional work soon; the company, Collins, and the rest of the management realized that it made a lot of sense to have purchasing and production together - especially as Collins explains that the success of General Formulations very much depends on high quality and fast deliveries. We also get a chance to talk about the global geo-political situations, sustainability and many other interesting things. We thank Dan Collins for a super interesting and open-minded interview!

Dan Brunton is the owner and Managing Director of Brunton Business Publications - a dedicated B2B publisher for the global fibre-based packaging industry, with magazines 'International Paper Board Industry,' 'Corrugated Today,' ‘Packaging Portal,' 'Folding Carton Industry,' and 'Recovered Fibre News.' In this context, we have invited Dan to join us for a conversation about one of the first 3D virtual events for the global corrugated industry - namely ConneXion - why did he did this, the considerations, and the takeaway. Hopefully, an exciting conversation looking at how and why vendors need to use new and innovative methods of staying in touch with packaging converters and Brunton's ability to deliver on this.

We are curious about the "cutting-edge" world of in-line, near-line, and offline print finishing solutions, so we also need to meet with Belgian-based C.P. Bourg. With its new state-of-the-art European headquarters in Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium, C.P. Bourg is ready to cater to the evolving needs of all sizes of print service providers (PSPs). According to Sales Director Dan Attew, one thing remains constant: the heavy-duty quality of CP Bourg equipment that PSPs can always rely on.

At the recent SPICYtalks 2019 in Berlin, one of the speakers was Theresa Regli. She is a specialist in DAM (Digital Asset Management) Systems. In this interview, she speaks with editor Morten B. Reitoft about IP rights, what size companies should look into DAM's, and many more very exciting topics. Dig in, Enjoy, and remember to share.

Damien Hachet is asked the impossible question - print or finishing first? Of course, referring to the name of the Horizon Finishing First event also puts Hachet in a "difficult" situation as he represents Ricoh Europe. I won't reveal the answer, but he answers perfectly, so take a look at this interview filmed from The Horizon Finishing First event in Quickborn, Germany!

Xerox was located quite far away from some of the other vendors at PRINTING United, so we apologize for the entrance editor Morten Reitoft has in the interview. Nevertheless, Chris Irick from Xerox is in place and ready to talk about the great technologies that Xerox offers. Though Chris Irick is responsible for the inkjet business, he is so kind to show us some of the great samples of the Iridess 6-color digital printer as well as some of the great samples showcasing neon yellow colours. But see for yourself and enjoy.

No question that new technology paves its way into several business areas. In this Print Sample TV host, Pat McGrew is eagerly telling about the possibilities with laser die-cutting, but also about why making your own print samples is SO important. The samples in this Print Sample TV came from a Landa S10 and a Highcon Beam machine and was presented by the lovely folks from Virtual Packaging in Dallas. Enjoy!

At the Think Smart Factory event in Kyoto, we got the chance to talk to VP Marketing & Partnering, Hans Gut from Hunkeler. Hunkeler and Horizon have been working together for years, and of course, it makes sense for both companies to exhibit at each other's events like Think Smart Factory and Hunkeler Innovationdays. Where Hunkeler has focused on reel-based finishing equipment, Horizon has focused on sheets - and of course, their equipment interfaces with both printers, and other finishing equipment. In this interview, Hans Gut speaks about the automation opportunities, and that the need for even more automation is a huge demand from printers. Enjoy this interview!

Hudson Printing has been featured in our famous Print Sample TV episodes by Pat McGrew more than once because of the intense focus on quality and customer satisfaction. Hudson Printing has also got quite a lot of media coverage because of the company's investment in two Landa S10P presses. So we believe now it's time to visit the company to understand more about it, what drives it from a technology perspective, a human perspective, and of course, a business perspective. We nail it pretty well in this film from Salt Lake City. Enjoy it! https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-hudson-2b170016/  

The rebirth of Crown Van Gelder papers. After a few restless weeks, it is now officially a fact Crown Van Gelder is back in business! Today at 15:00, INKISH was invited to the Crown Van Gelder booth at the Hunkeler Innovationdays in Switzerland to hear and cover what went on at the Dutch Paper producer. It’s GOOD NEWS, so let’s find out together. Enjoy! LinkedIn Profile: Rodney Jansen

At the Komori Open House in Utrecht, EMEA Product Manager Craig Bretherton got the chance to represent Komori for the first time. He got into the position of Product Manager less than a year ago. At the Open House, he spoke about the Auto Pilot solution that according to Komori is similar to what other manufacturers have on their machines, but with a few VERY smart things that according to Bretherton is better. Listen for yourself.