At this year’s drupa, Polytype Converting (Matthews International) is showcasing its latest developments in barrier coatings on paper, highlighting over 50 proven coating processes. These advancements, demonstrated at the touchpoint packaging event, aim to address the future of packaging by providing sustainable and efficient solutions for the industry. Esa-Matti Aalto, Senior Vice President/General …
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Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has completed a life cycle assessment (LCA) for its paper-based Hug&Hold solution. The assessment aimed to determine the environmental impact of Hug&Hold compared to conventional low-density polyethylene (LDPE) shrink wrap used for bundling six 1.5-liter PET beverage bottles. Hug&Hold is a sustainable, fully recyclable alternative …
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Landa Digital Printing has unveiled the next generation of its B1 digital print technology with the launch of the S11 and S11P Nanographic Printing® Presses. These new models, designed to offer increased production versatility, achieve a print speed of 11,200 sheets per hour (SPH), improving print economics and productivity. Available at Drupa 2024, …
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Koenig & Bauer has introduced the MetJET ONE, the first digital printing press integrated into a production line for metal decorating. This innovation, developed by Koenig & Bauer MetalPrint, aims to provide a seamless and flexible entry into digital printing. The MetJET ONE will undergo a field test in early 2025 in collaboration with …
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Konica Minolta and MGI are showcasing groundbreaking smart factory digital production lines at drupa, held in Düsseldorf, Germany. Spanning 2,400 square meters at Stand A65, Hall 8B, their exhibit features over 30 live running machines and software displays, symbolizing a significant advancement in digital transformation. Demonstrating the seamless integration of Konica Minolta’s toner and …
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Reifenhäuser Blown Film has achieved a significant milestone by producing the world’s first 18-micrometer-thick machine direction oriented polyethylene (MDO-PE) film, exceeding previous market standards in mechanical properties, appearance, and processing. Developed on Reifenhäuser EVO blown film lines with LG Chem and BOBST, the film saves about 25% material compared to 25-micron films, making recyclable …
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The Durst Group, a leading manufacturer of digital printing and production technologies, is presenting its latest solutions at drupa 2024 under the theme “Ready to Print.” The company is highlighting advancements in large format printing, packaging, labels, and software at Hall 16, Stand A41-1/2. “We are looking forward to an extremely exciting drupa …
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Esko has revealed its latest innovation, the CDI Crystal XPS ‘Quartz Edition’, at drupa, setting new standards in flexographic print quality and offering a genuine alternative to gravure printing. “This is the pinnacle of flexo platemaking,” said Pascal Thomas, Director of Flexo Business at Esko. “With this new innovation, we are giving printers …
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Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (EFI) has showcased a range of innovative inkjet printing solutions for packaging, display graphics, and textiles at drupa 2024, taking place at Messe Düsseldorf from May 28 to June 7. Positioned in Hall 9, Stand A20-1, EFI presented new technologies that promise to set new industry standards. Frank Pennisi, …
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Canon and Heidelberg have announced a global sales and service cooperation in inkjet printing, aiming to support commercial print businesses transitioning to hybrid offset/digital production. Heidelberg will expand its portfolio with its own inkjet product family based on Canon’s B2 and B3 sheetfed inkjet presses, integrated into the Heidelberg Prinect workflow. Both companies see …
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