and W+D at drupa 2024 under the theme ‘Achieve More with Less’. Baldwin Technology will launch three new products: a redesigned LED-UV curing platform, a more powerful version of its QuadCure UV line, and an upgraded print inspection product family. Visitors to the BW Converting booth will also be able to see the ION Hybrid Digital Press from Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC). Offering “the future of mailing solutions”, W+D will be showing the higher speed and wider product range BB820+ mail and ballot inserting system and the new wider printhead i-Jet 3 high-quality envelope and direct mail inkjet overprint press. Other machines on show will include the new W+D 410 KC easy enveloper combi envelope and direct mail converter, the new W+D 449 high-speed e-commerce mailing bag machine, and the new W+D BB1000 all-in-one converter and inserter for pre-printed inkjet at Bad Oeynhausen. Canon – Hall 8A, Booth B41-1 – B41-8 Canon will launch a host of new machines at drupa 2024 utilising the theme ‘The Power to Move’. Included in the list of technology launches will be the first live preview outside of Japan of the new LabelStream LS2000 water-based digital label press which is expected to be available in 2025. Also on show will be the European debut of the new varioPRINT iX1700 sheetfed inkjet press, the new Arizona 2300 FLXflow flatbed wide-format printer with PRISMAelevate XL; and the new imagePROGRAF PRO and imagePROGRAF GP series. The ProStream 2000 series which comprises two models: the 80m per minute ProStream 2080 and the 133m per minute ProStream 2133, will also be making its global debut. Another global debut for the Canon stand at drupa will be an addition to the innovation, and vision. Under the theme “Yesterday’s pioneer – today’s benchmark”, Baumer hhs will highlight the changes happening in packaging and printing such as digitalisation and automation as well as the ecological footprint of products like folding cartons. On show will be Baumer’s Side Steam Gluing Solution, the Xcheck DCM for monitoring product mix-ups in sheetfed die-cutters using 2D codes, Baumer’s solution for securing pallet loads, and its controllers. The company has also teased some world premieres on its stand. BOBST Hall 10, Booth B30-1 – B30-3 Packaging solutions manufacturer, BOBST will demonstrate innovations within flexible packaging, labels, folding carton, corrugated board, and services at drupa 2024. Ahead of drupa, BOBST has launched two new major features for its BOBST Connect cloud-based digital platform: Job and Recipe Management and Energy Monitoring. For flexible packaging, BOBST has launched smartGRAVURE; a new AI-driven intelligent Metallizing Assistant for vacuum metallizing; and the EXPERTLAM 900 multi-technology coater and laminator. For the labels sector, BOBST has introduced a closed loop workflow from PDF to TWIN PDF; advanced colour consistency between flexo and digital with OneECG workflow; and more. Within the folding carton industry, BOBST has launched the EXPERTCUT 106 PER new generation die-cutter which increases performance up to 20%. For corrugated board, BOBST has developed new robotic solutions for both loading and palletising, and launched the FFG (flexo folder gluer) portfolio EXTENSION. The manufacturer has also launched the MASTERFLEX HD+ new generation of the reference flexo printer featuring a new feeder, upstream pre-feeder, and stacker outlet. BW Converting - Hall16, Booth D20 BW Converting Solutions will be demonstrating innovations from Baldwin, PCMC, The company will present barrier coating solutions on TRESU’s booth (Hall 10, Booth B21); high-value finishing solutions on Koenig & Bauer’s booth (Hall 16, Booth A31-1 – A31-5); and coatings for digital printing on Landa’s booth (Hall 9, Booth A33-1 – A33-9). For sustainability, ACTEGA will be demonstrating its ECOLEAF solution at the Touchpoint Packaging Forum (Hall 3, Booth 31). ACTEGA’s head of sustainability will also discuss the theme ‘Towards a More Sustainable Future’ at 11.45am on Wednesday, 29th May and Paolo Grasso, sales director of ECOLEAF will deliver a talk on ‘Mindful Mettallisation – A solutionary approach to label embellishment’ at 11am on Thursday, 30th May. On the HP booth (Hall 17, Booth A0106), ACTEGA will be showcasing its UV coatings for pharmaceutical labels and its water-based heat seal coatings and overprint varnishes for flexible paper packaging with direct food contact. Asahi Photoproducts Hall 8B, Booth A13 Flexographic photopolymer plate developer, Asahi Photoproducts, will showcase its developments under three themes: sustainability, printing excellence, and automation and digital transformation (DX). Asahi Photoproducts, which is a subsidiary of the Asahi Kasei Corporation, will be demonstrating its philosophy of the Road to Solvent ZERO and the fact that its AWPLOOPTM water recycling unit can save up to 85% of wastewater usage. Also on show will be Asahi’s full range of printing plates as well as the introduction of new plates. With digital transformation a hot topic for many exhibitors at drupa 2024, Asahi will showcase its CrystalCleanConnect solution, developed with ESKO and Kongsberg. This system, already installed in several locations globally, reduces the platemaking process from 12 steps to one and reduces labour and potential for error. Baumer hhs - Hall 6, Booth A30 Industrial gluing solutions manufacturer, Baumer hhs, will focus on five key areas: sustainability, digitalisation, customer care, 57 www.printmonthly.co.uk May / June 2024 - Issue 348 EVENT SPOTLIGHT: DRUPA 2024 SPECIAL
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