Prepress / print

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 9, 2024 – Schöttner Druck, a leading print provider based in Oberhaching, Germany, has strengthened its digital printing capabilities with the installation of its third Versafire digital printing system from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg). Notably, this marks the 3000th Versafire system delivered by Heidelberg, underscoring the technology's widespread adoption and success in the printing industry.

Meeting the Demands of Personalized Print

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 9, 2024 – Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has announced a comprehensive "Zukunftsplan" (Future Plan) for its Wiesloch-Walldorf site in Germany, aimed at strengthening competitiveness and enabling strategic investments. Developed in collaboration with the Works Council and IG Metall union, the plan focuses on cost efficiency, innovation, and securing the long-term future of the site.

Key Elements of the Zukunftsplan

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 6, 2024 – Ricoh will be showcasing its commitment to innovation and automation at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025, taking place February 24-27 in Lucerne, Switzerland. With a focus on end-to-end solutions, Ricoh will demonstrate how print service providers can optimize their workflows and boost productivity.

Powerful Hardware and Intelligent Software

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 30, 2024 - Seattle-based SuperGraphics has just installed the 2000th swissQprint large format printer. A milestone for the manufacturer and a new and exciting phase for SuperGraphics as it is exploring the full potential of this cutting-edge technology.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 4, 2024 – HEIDELBERG, a leading name in the printing industry, is revolutionizing the future of print with its innovative AI-controlled print shop solutions. This cutting-edge technology is the culmination of 20 years of dedicated digitalization and 5 years of pioneering work in artificial intelligence.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 16, 2024 – Ricoh, a global leader in printing and imaging solutions, today announced the launch of the RICOH Pro VC40000, a cutting-edge mono webfed inkjet press engineered to redefine efficiency and quality in the transactional and book printing markets. This innovative press offers a powerful combination of high-speed printing, exceptional image quality, and cost-effective operation, making it an ideal solution for businesses seeking to optimize their production workflows.

Large format printers from swissQprint are designed for durability with minimum maintenance, thus keeping operating costs low and minimising the environmental footprint. How does the manufacturer achieve this standard? swissQprint’s chief of development gives the lowdown.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 8, 2024 – A new study by Ricoh Europe reveals that while there is a strong desire among German businesses to implement process automation, concerns about potential disruptions to critical operations are hindering progress.

The study, conducted by Opinion Matters on behalf of Ricoh Europe, surveyed 1,000 employees and 300 decision-makers across Germany. It found that more than a third of employees (34%) lack access to process automation technologies despite expressing a keen interest in utilizing them.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 6, 2024 – Since April 2024, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has been equipping its Stahlfolder folding machines with the new Perfect Grip folding rollers ex works. The previous soft and hard PU rings, which HEIDELBERG offered on the market under the 'Extra Grip' brand, are now only used at the express request of customers and the number of requests is dropping ever lower. Until now, print shops and postpress companies have had to choose between soft PU and hard PU when investing in a folding machine or replacing folding rollers.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 6, 2024 – Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG), a leading technology provider for the printing industry, and Solenis, a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals, are announcing a collaboration in the field of paper packaging at Fachpack 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany. The aim of the agreement is to develop a cost-effective method for integrating barrier coatings for fiber-based packaging directly into the existing web-fed flexographic printing process with the HEIDELBERG Boardmaster.