Most industry veterans would find this image rather ironic –they’re used to seeing robots as giant machines behind safety cages, not in close proximity to human beings. That is all about to change. Collaborative robots, or “Cobots” as they’ve been nicknamed, are now in India. These force-sensitive smart robots are capable of working next to…
Heidelberg has unveiled the next generation of its flagship XL range, the Speedmaster XL 106, with one of the first machines slated for installation at Anton Group as part of a £40m, three-press deal the firm is set to sign at drupa. The 750×1,060mm-format XL106 is targeted at commercial and packaging applications and Heidelberg already…
Kodak will unveil a series of new products at drupa 2016. With a broad range of new developments and enhancements, Kodak continues to drive the evolution of the graphic arts industry. Kodak will introduce a new process free plate. With demand for its process free Kodak Sonora Plates growing to over 3000 customers, Kodak’s latest…
Xerox recently announced that it will be launching two new inkjet presses, the Xerox Brenva HD Production Inkjet Press and the Xerox Trivor 2400 Inkjet Press at Drupa 2016. These presses are the first innovative series of inkjet offerings to come from Xerox. The Brenva HD and Trivor 2400 will enable print providers to accelerate…
HP has unveiled the new additions to its range of Latex printers, the HP Latex 500 series consisting of the 560 and 570 printers, and the HP Latex 1500. They will be exhibited at Drupa. The 500 series is aimed at medium to large print-service-providers, with both the 560 and 570 allowing users to manage a…
In recognition of his services towards printing industry, especially International Print Education, the Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication, China designated Mr Kamal Chopra as Honorary Professor of BIGC for 3 years. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. (Ms) Zhang Sheru, Dean of Studies and Director of International Cooperation & Exchange, BIGC said, “Mr. Kamal Chopra, an…
Scodix, the Israeli digital enhancement specialist is set to launch of Scodix E106 enhancement press for the folding carton market. “We expect the Scodix E106 to be highly disruptive in the packaging sector. Despite not being officially launched before today, we have already taken eight press orders from prospective customers – many claiming that this…
Multinational packaging company Amcor has drafted an agreement to acquire giant South American flexible packaging business Alusa in a A$567m deal. Alusa is the largest flexible packaging manufacturer in Chile and Peru and operates plants in Colombia and Argentina. The packaging firm, which generates sales of around A$482m, also comprises three other major divisions; Peruplast…
Monotech Systems has announced the first installation of Shinohara offset press at Fuji Foto Magic, Kerala. SHINOHARA 52/66/75/79/92 High Pile Series of presses have been designed ground up aimed to give printers unprecedented levels of productivity, efficiency, operation and quality. Its high quality, high specification printing solutions meet medium to large sized printing market need….
Quantum Group has replaced its digital printing portfolio with a fleet of HP Indigo digital presses, including two HP Indigo 10000 Digital Presses and three HP Indigo 7800 Digital Presses, to accelerate turnaround times, increase quality and productivity, and provide customers with enhanced application options. “HP Indigo digital printing technology has enabled us to dramatically…
