Industry News

This week in Düsseldorf, Germany, 18 graphic arts vendors announced new products and dropped hints about what they will reveal at drupa 2024, which will take place May 28-June 7.

Landa announced the S11 and S11P nanographic printing presses, which deliver speeds of 11,200 sph with new PrintAI modules and customization.

Industry leaders Don Schroeder and Jules VanSant were recognized as recipients of the Michael H. Bruno Award for their outstanding contributions to the advancement of the graphic arts.

Komori will introduce the J-throne 29 — a 29" sheetfed UV inkjet digital printing system — for the first time at drupa 2024.

Sharp announced the availability of its new BP-1200C four-color and 1200S six-color digital production presses.

The BCC Software Do Something! initiative is a five-point strategic plan for mailers to proactively address postal changes.

At a pre-drupa press event, HP revealed a number of innovations that will make their debut at drupa. Of particular interest are the updates to the Indigo and PageWide press lines.

At a recent pre-drupa media event in Düsseldorf, Germany, Bob Neubauer, editor of In-plant Impressions, talked with Ricoh’s Eef De Ridder about the anticipated growth in high-speed inkjet and how the company will use the concept of “transformational innovation” to address it with new inkjet presses at drupa 2024.

GPO Deputy Director Patty Collins is named the 27th Director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. She is the first woman to hold the position in BEP’s 162-year history.

After careful consideration and consultation with numerous in-plant managers, IPI has decided to cave in to the poor spelling habits of its readers and change its name.