Smurfit Kappa and HP to Revolutionalise Corrugated Post-Print Production

HP at Drupa announced its strategic collaboration agreement with  Smurfit Kappa, a world leader in paper-based packaging solutions to further develop the recently announced digital corrugated post-print solution, the HP PageWide C500 Press. HP Page Wide C500 Press will enable Smurfit Kappa to print direct-to-board with quality to substitute lithography, deliver faster turnarounds with just-in-time production…

Dulari Digital, First Indian Company to Order Impremia IS29 from Komori

Dulari Digital specialises in wedding, photo, and commercial print in the India’s State of Punjab. Aman Goel, Director at Dulari, said, ”After seeing the prints, I am confident that that the IS29 will deliver the kind of colour consistency with a wide range of colour gamuts, that we need.” The litho quality IS 29 is…

Collaborative Robots in Action at PackPlus 2016

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 to Present Speedmaster XL 106 at drupa

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 Brings the “Science to Create” to drupa 2016

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 to Introduce Two New Inkjet Presses at Drupa

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 Unveils Three New Latex Printers

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…

Kamal Chopra Designated as Honorary Professor at BIGC, China

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 to Introduce E106 to Folding Carton Industry

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…

Amcor Set to Acquire Hispanic Packaging Firm

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…