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Heidelberg develops the AI-controlled print shop of tomorrow
Many people see printing and digitalization as opposites. But today, the printing industry is more digital than ever. Digitally networked and software-controlled printing presses are just as standard at Heidelberg as over-the-air updates, intelligent assistance systems and fully automated printing on Speedmaster models. Around 13,000 machines and systems worldwide are connected to the company's cloud. Print shops benefit from the evaluation of machine data in the form of benchmarking, performance improvements and active machine monitoring, among other things.
Automated process development solution for pharmaceutical manufacturing
Syntegon highlights its innovative Automated Process Development (APD) solution, designed to streamline and enhance pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. This state-of-the-art system combines automation with statistical trial planning, or Design of Experiments (DoE), to significantly reduce the time and resources needed for both new product formulations and optimization of existing processes.
Going process free with Kodak
Changing market and customer requirements, trends in society, but also stricter regulatory requirements in most countries around the world mean that the pressure on printing businesses to be more sustainable continues to rise. Printers are therefore actively seeking ways to reduce waste, conserve energy, and promote eco-friendly practices throughout their operations.
UPM Raflatac helps enhance packaging recyclability with new labels guide e-book
UPM Raflatac is pleased to announce the launch of its new Packaging Recyclability Guide, designed to help fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) stakeholders across the packaging value chain navigate the complexities of packaging design and recyclability. The new guide, which is available as a free e-book on the company’s website here or as a downloadable pdf here, offers practical information on the guidelines, definitions and criteria to help make informed label choices that will enhance recyclability.
Hubergroup: Innovative solutions at Eurasia Packaging Fair
Hubergroup, global player in printing inks, printing auxiliaries, and chemical solutions, will present its latest innovations and technologies at the Eurasia Packaging Fair 2024, held from October 23-26 in Istanbul. Celebrating its 29th edition, the Eurasia Packaging Fair is recognized as the largest and most comprehensive trade platform for the packaging industry in the Eurasia region.
XSYS joins industry partners to future-proof flexo with sustainable solutions
XSYS has announced the successful result of a new collaboration aimed at creating more eco-friendly flexo solutions. The trailblazing project brings together the expertise of leading industry suppliers across pre-press, plates, ink, substrates, sleeves, plate mounting and printing to set a gold standard in sustainable flexible packaging production.
Heidelberg and Solenis agree on cooperation in the growth segment of paper packaging
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) and Solenis, a manufacturer of specialty chemicals, announce 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 process to integrate barrier coatings for fiber-based packaging directly into the existing roll-fed flexo printing process with the Boardmaster from Heidelberg. Barrier coatings are used to prevent water or water vapor, hot and cold liquids, oils and fats from leaking out of or penetrating into paper packaging.
