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Gulf Print & Pack returns to Dubai in 2024
Gulf Print & Pack, the MENA region’s leading exhibition for the commercial and packaging printing industry, will take place at the World Trade Centre in Dubai from 9 to 11 January 2024.
Fogra mourns the loss of former CEO Jan te Neues
The former Chairman of the Board of Fogra Research Institute for Media Technologies, Jan te Neues, passed away on 19 November at the age of 84. His loss leaves a deep void, as te Neues maintained close contact with Fogra even 20 years after his departure as CEO.
National Regulatory Control Council confirms historic burdens for the economy
The current annual report of the German government’s National Regulatory Control Council (NRK) shows that compliance costs (the cost of complying with legal regulations and obligations) have reached an all-time high. The bvdm therefore supports the specific proposals of the NKR for a broader approach and a more efficient organisation of laws as well as the reduction of bureaucratic burdens.
Productronica and automotive interiors Specialised systems from ESC for printed electronics
This autumn, ESC will be exhibiting at two trade fairs in Munich and Stuttgart as a printing machine supplier for applications in the fields of optoelectronics, PCBs and automotive interiors.
The German government’s electricity price package is a good start
With the reduction in electricity tax and the stabilisation of grid fees, the electricity price package recently passed by the German government contains urgently needed relief for companies and is a first step in the right direction, according to the BCDM.
Neutralization of test samples Special label from Schreiner MediPharm
Schreiner MediPharm has developed a reliable blinding solution for vials. The self-adhesive foil labels are simultaneously coloured and semi-transparent, making it impossible to distinguish between different liquids of verum and placebo, while the fill level of the vials can still be read.
bvdm economic telegram Business climate declines again in October
In October 2023, the seasonally and calendar-adjusted business climate in the German print and media industry fell again. While the business outlook for the next six months rose slightly, assessments of the current business situation collapsed. The business climate index calculated by the German Printing and Media Industries Federation fell by 2.8 per cent compared to the previous month, adjusted for seasonal and calendar effects. At 86.4 points, the index was around 1.8 per cent above the previous year’s level, but reached a new low for the year. Companies’ business situation continues to be burdened by persistently weak demand and below-average capacity utilisation.
Durst takes over Aleph to strengthen sustainable digital printing
Durst has announced the strategic acquisition of Aleph to expand its range of sustainable digital textiles and décor solutions. This will strengthen Durst’s position in water-based and sustainable printing technologies.
Updated tricot machine by Karl Mayer
Hessian textile machinery company Karl Mayer has launched an updated version of its state-of-the-art HKS 3-M ON warp knitting machine. The machine has been further developed and improved to meet the new requirements of the textile industry. The focus is on digital solutions for patterning and product management, as well as mechanical optimizations.
dna x Imaging at Drupa 2024 All about image and print
drupa plans to create a new and exciting presentation format with its partner “New C”. The five-day convention “dna (drupa next age) x Imaging” will focus on the great importance of image technologies in the context of print and communication.
FESPA 2024 – Opportunities, Revealed
FESPA Global Print Expo, European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience and the inaugural Sportswear Pro will take place from 19-22 March 2024 at the RAI Exhibition Centre in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. These parallel events will showcase a wealth of solutions for specialty printing, signage, personalisation and sportswear and leisurewear production.
Fogra Symposium Colour Management
Fogra’s Colour Management Symposium will take place for the ninth time on 21 and 22 February 2024. The international colour management event in Munich is a firm fixture in the community. The presentations by users are particularly interesting. Eight speakers from printing companies, brand manufacturers and the decor sector have confirmed their attendance.
MUTOH Direct: Cloud service that connects dealers and end users
Mutoh Europe nv, the EMEA business unit of Mutoh Industries Co Ltd in Japan, announces the launch of MUTOH Direct in its Europe business area. Mutoh Direct is a new cloud service for MUTOH dealers that enables remote monitoring of printer status and usage by end users to ensure more effective service and support.
Fespa Print Census 2023: Increasing sustainability requirements and changing customer demands
FESPA has published the key findings of its Print Census 2023, conducted in collaboration with InfoTrends, a division of Keypoint Intelligence. According to the findings, sustainability requirements are increasing and customer demands are changing in terms of business models and investment plans.
9th drupa Global Trends Report: Global printing industry mostly confident
The ninth drupa Global Trends Report, published in mid-November, sees growing confidence in almost all regions and markets. Print service providers and suppliers alike expect an even better development for the coming year.
Brother: Water-based latex inks
As society has progressed, printing has become indispensable and plays a major role in industry. At the same time, developments in recent years show that environmental awareness has been greatly heightened. In the context of environmental friendliness and printing inks, water-based inks are the better choice compared to eco-solvent or UV inks.
Fresh coat of paint: “Lifetime Partner” campaign tells the story of the new Daiber brand identity
Gustav Daiber GmbH has spent several months revamping its corporate image. The result of the “Lifetime Partner” campaign is new colors and typography: the corporate fashion manufacturer behind JAMES & NICHOLSON will consciously come to the fore in the future.
drupa next age: Platform for Networking and New Business 2024
The drupa next age (dna) special show specifically highlights newcomers and young talents in the print and packaging industry. With Deborah Corn and Frank Tueckmantel, drupa has gained two strong partners with many years of industry expertise to organize and design the trend forum for cross-sectional technologies.
Patent granted for swissQprint Tip Switch vacuum
The Tip Switch vacuum, the vacuum system from swissQprint, has been patented since August 2023. Users can use it to control the finely segmented vacuum of their large format printer at the touch of a finger, thus saving time and electricity.