By DPS Magazine
Over the course of three days this October, Printing United provides the opportunity for attendees and exhibitors to network, educate, and showcase products, innovations, and ideas.
Above: Global Graphics Software, booth N761, launches SmartMedia DFE.
The show takes place October 19 to 21, 2022 in Las Vegas, NV at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Here we provide exhibitor highlights. For more visit us online at dpsmagazine.com.
Agfa, booth C8130, shows the Jeti Tauro H3300 LED with Master Roll to Roll and backup cameras, the Avinci CX3200 dye-sublimation system, the integrated Inca Onset X3 HS flatbed inkjet system with 3/4 automation, and Amfortis, a new, all-in-one PDF workflow solution. INFO# 300
Ahlstrom Munksjo, booth C10745, showcases WallStar Digital media, a range of PVC-free nonwovens offered in both the residential and commercial markets. Currently, WallStar Digital contains its standard paste-the-wall and Spray & Up products. INFO# 301
AirTrim, booth N668, introduces three new portable trim waste systems. With sizes to suit any capacity or space constraint, new models are ideal for printing and converting, fulfillment/digital printing, package printing and converting, and medical and pharmaceutical printing operations of all sizes. INFO# 302
AMS Spectral UV, a Baldwin Technology Company, booth N213, showcases its lineup of tailored solutions for high-speed commercial presses. Newest to the line is the patented XP Quatro Series, AMS Spectral UV’s high-speed, high-performance LED UV curing. INFO# 303
Aurigma, booth C6012, highlights Customer’s Canvas web to print. INFO# 304
Autobond, booth N102, demonstrates the Autobond Mini 76 TH, the company’s most widely distributed high-speed laminator. The company is also excited to share that Derprosa Specialty Films co-exhibits with Autobond, demonstrating its range of high-quality thermal laminates on Autobond equipment. INFO# 305
Baumer hhs, booth N1646, features a live demonstration of its electric telsa hot melt applicator for the dispensing of fugitive adhesives. With this system, there is no need for compressed air. 24VDC or coupled with the Xact controller and dot fugitive adhesives with less downtime, longer run times, and “greener” effects. INFO# 306
C.P. Bourg, booth N2511, demonstrates the Multigraf CF375 Automated Creaser – Folder. INFO# 307
Canon, booth N1009, showcases its latest production printing, large format, and PRISMA workflow solutions. These include the recently introduced imagePRESS V1000 digital color press—the first of the new “V” series, designed to provide vivid output, added value for customers’ clients, and dependable versatility in production environments. The large format solutions include the Colorado 1650 UVgel printer, the Arizona 1360 GT with roll media option (RMO), the Arizona 2380 XT with RMO, and the new imagePROGRAF GP. The Canon booth also includes application galleries with production inkjet and wide format solutions, to showcase a growing range of print applications. INFO# 308
Challenge Machinery, booth N323, displays its portfolio of paper cutting equipment, including its new CHAMP 185Pro hydraulic paper cutter. It is designed to bring large cutter strength and accuracy to the 18-inch cutting market. Fully programmable with a seven-inch color touchscreen interface, this 120v machine rolls through standard 36 inch doorways. INFO# 309
Coatings and Adhesives Corporation, booth C6446, features water-based barrier and heat seal coatings; Dual Cure UV/LED coatings; and Benzophenone-, TMPTA-, and PFAS-free general purpose coatings. INFO# 310
Crawford Technologies, booth N723, invites attendees to see its complete range of workflow and output management solutions. Highlighted products include PRO DocNow, an automated and audited software as a service solution for document reengineering; PRO Conductor, a management solution for automating production workflows; PDF Accelerator, a solution that addresses the challenges of problematic PDF files; and AccessibilityNow, a platform for creating and managing accessible documents. INFO# 311
DALIM Software, booth N1513, demonstrates its software solutions, like DALIM DRIVE, that create, produce, and manage print content, and show that printers do not have to gamble with processing speed and digital presses. INFO# 312
Diversified Nano Solutions Corporation (DNSC), booth N1201, illustrates how custom INKcrypt DNA security can be added to any water-based ink and fluid for instant authentication and counterfeit protection. INFO# 313
eProductivity Software, (ePS), booth C8107, illustrates its latest technology and partnership developments designed to help businesses successfully transform with estimating, scheduling, and data collection that integrate seamlessly with existing systems and equipment; purpose-built print MIS/ERP solutions with certified end-to-end workflows; robust, turnkey ecommerce solutions that empower print businesses to leverage web to print for growth; and the latest news on ePS solution integrations with HP Indigo digital presses. INFO# 314
Epson, booth C7730, displays a range of printing solutions, along with the new Epson-built spectrophotometer, the SD-10. Attendees see new solutions, check out print samples, and speak with product experts. INFO# 315
FASTENation, Inc., booth N2361, features its range of adhesive fastener solutions and converting services. The line includes high-performance tapes ideal for hanging signs and displays. INFO# 316
General Formulations (GF), booth C10130, shows off a new look and products. Come kick around some ideas and have the team from GF field your questions about solutions designed to meet your graphic needs. Learn wrap techniques from a special guest installer, stroll along floor graphic options, and engage with active demonstrations. INFO# 317
Global Graphics Software, booth N761, launches SmartMedia. This is a major upgrade to the SmartDFE digital front end for digital presses that removes complexity from the process of color profiling to ensure the best quality and color output from the press. INFO# 318
Graphic Whizard, booth N603, introduces the newest member of its print finishing line-up; the Sinajet series of digital die cutters. Also in the booth, the Slit/Cut/Crease series of SCC units, Crease/Folders, Creasers, Perfect Binders, Guillotine Cutters, UV Coaters, and more. INFO# 319
HP takes over Hall C2 showcasing its HP PageWide, HP Indigo, and HP large format digital presses. Attendees will get to experience the full power of the HP Graphics Industrial solutions, including HoloLens mixed reality support, the latest in printing automation, and plenty of revolutionary innovation to make the impossible, possible. INFO# 320
Hybrid Software, booth N763, showcases its products along with Hybrid Software Group’s sister companies’ technologies—Global Graphics Software, iC3D, ColorLogic, Xitron, and Meteor Inkjet. On display is a broad spectrum of packaging, digital, and commercial print applications. One of the highlights will be three dimensional visualization offered by the recent acquisition of iC3D. INFO# 321
INX International, booth N1261, features Triangle HSI UV Curable inks, designed to produce outstanding results for packaging and point of purchase printing. Premium alternative inks designed for use on a variety of multi-pass, high-throughput printers, customers report cost savings and excellent flexibility and adhesion on many digital graphic medias. These inks are available in six colors including white and special order orange. INFO# 322
Kelly Spicers, booth C10545, is a leading source of print and paper products, digital media, packaging, wide format, and facilities solutions in the West. With 27 stores and 11 regional distribution centers it takes care of its customers through deep inventories, real relationships, new technologies, and ease of distribution. INFO# 323
Kirk-Rudy, booth 1254, demonstrates its four-color inkjet printing system, the FireJet 4C. This all-in-one digital press is capable of printing up to 18,000 full color #10 envelopes per hour. INFO# 324
Komori and MBO, booth N135, demonstrates the synergies between the two companies and their singular focus on advancing print solutions for both offset and digital technology. Komori highlights the success of its new advance offset press series that is getting attention from commercial printers across the globe, proving to be ideal for both commercial and packaging print production. MBO showcases its line of modular finishing systems that offer production environments greater automation, faster makeready, downtime reduction, and a high level of flexibility. INFO# 325
Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (PCS), booth C4807, displays its four digital finishing solutions, including the Kongsberg C64. The Kongsberg PCS team demonstrates how its digital finishing tables and tooling options enable packaging, signage, and display businesses to streamline workflows and automate production. INFO# 326
Mactac, booth N1443, is your one-stop shop for all windows, walls, and floors applications. Visit the booth to see four different environments and what products can transform everyday signage. INFO# 327
Merlin Technology Inc., booth N1333, showcases its humidity solutions. According to the company, maintaining a perfect environment with controlled humidity—40 to 60 percent RH—is crucial for the optimal operation of your press and ensures to achieve the designed press speed and print quality. INFO# 328
Muller Martini, booth N343, showcases its Connex Info Cloud—three modules for production optimization. INFO# 329
Nobelus, booth N1229, exhibits the newly launched Komfi Amiga 52 Double Laminating System, which can perform single- and inline double-sided lamination with BOPP films. Its new rough-touch FineGrit Laminate will run on-site using a standard Komfi Amiga 52. The company also shares samples from its expanded unsupported film portfolio. INFO# 330
OneVision, booth N2415, showcases workflow software to automate and future-proof printing businesses. Find a live demonstration of smart finishing process together with partner Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems. INFO# 331
PressWise by SmartSoft, booth N1706, shows the latest updates to its all-in-one web to print, MIS, and print automation platform. More powerful estimating tools, better reporting, and new integrations. INFO# 332
Quadient, booth N2643, showcases the all-new DS-700 iQ flexible and scalable inserting platform. With more than 30 enhancements, the DS-700 iQ is designed to meet the workflow demands of almost every mailing application today, from direct mail campaigns to highly sensitive medical billing and financial statements. Offering high throughput speed, ultra-fast job setups and preventative maintenance alerts, the DS-700 iQ is the ideal solution for heavy-duty usage in any print and mail environment seeking a superior level of productivity. INFO# 333
RISO, booth N429, features two new product lines not yet seen in person—the ComColor FT Series, a compact cut sheet inkjet printer launched last year with speeds up to 140 pages per minute, and the FT1430, RISO’s first single-color cutsheet inkjet, by popular demand. Showcased onstage will be its brand new, 165PPM ComColor GL Series of high-speed, full-color cut sheet inkjet printers, with a host of new accessories, as well as the VALEZUS machine. INFO# 334
Rochester Software Associates (RSA), booth N631, invites attendees to learn how to get the rewards of workflow automation and crack the code to automating using the latest RSA software releases. Automate more of the process. Save dozens of steps. Operate efficiently. Spend less time managing print production. Do more with existing staff. Experience true automation built right in, regardless of production printer. INFO# 335
Rollem, booth N503, features live demonstrations on the Insignia6H die cutter, showing folding cartons, decals, and ID cards. Attendees are invited to witness the machine’s ease of operation and quick job change-overs with speeds up to 4,000 sph. Rollem also features automated slitting, scoring, folding, and kiss-cutting demonstrations including the Mailstream XY bi-directional finishing system as it processes multiple-up mailers in one pass—flat sheet to finished, folded mailers in one step. The Champion SS will show precision kiss cutting on pressure sensitive stock. INFO# 336
Schmedt, booth N555, joins GP² Technologies. The German manufacturer of short-run hardcover bookbinding machines and finishing equipment. Its latest innovation is a high-resolution ink jet printer for book edges. INFO# 337
Skandacor, booth N2606, provides innovative solutions to help grow, expand, and diversify your printing business. It is passionate about specialty finishing and automated post-press processes that reduce overheads while eliminating make-ready and waste. Let Skandacor experience and expertise be the bridge to your success; capitalize on new markets, ideas, methods, and profit centers by adding print finishing services and volume to your existing accounts. INFO# 338
Standard, booth N1943, hosts one of the largest displays of feeding and finishing at the show, plays host to live demonstrations in die cutting, perfect binding and trimming, slitting and creasing, folding, saddlestitching, and roll-fed print solutions. The technology on display highlights the role that advanced automation has in driving production efficiency. A range of finished samples highlight the application flexibility, short- and long-run capability, and smooth set up and changeover of Hunkeler and Horizon products. INFO# 339
Ultimate TechnoGraphics, booth N848, releases a new version of its imposition solution, Ultimate Impostrip. For true end-to-end automation, users are able to add Ultimate Bindery into the mix to gain efficiencies in prepress and finishing, and get more jobs out of the door. INFO# 340
Winkler+Dünnebier (W+D) North America Inc., booth N1211, introduces an industry world first with the W+D BB1000. Running live at the show, the BB1000 is a complete envelope letter mail production finishing and inserting system for existing digital press output from any digital press—inkjet or toner. The single converting and inserting workflow of the BB1000 speeds up the mailers time-to-mailbox while reducing production touch points and costs for a completely personalized direct mail envelope letter package. The BB1000 produces real data-driven, one-to-one envelope mail packages—not a wrap. Both sides of the envelope can be personalized to increase customer engagement as well as increase the envelope mail moment. INFO# 341
Wikoff Digital, booth N673, showcases its latest product and service offering for a variety of end uses. Ask its digital solutions experts about piezoelectric inks for direct-to-object or packaging applications, primers for analog or digital presses, or HP Cartridges for coding and marking—its got everything you need, all backed by the Wikoff level of service. INFO#342
Comprehensive Industry Event
Printing United aims to offer one place for everything print—from commercial to wide format and packaging—all under one roof. dps
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