Rob van den Braak
Het is geen goedkope oplossing voor book on-demand, maar de nieuwe TC7800 van het Italiaanse Tecnau is wel in staat om met een snelheid van 180 m/min complete boeken vanaf oplage 1 te maken. De TC7800 is een van de modules waarmee complete rol- to-book systemen gebouwd kunnen worden. Deze systemen hebben een gecentraliseerde workflow met remote diagnostics en geavanceerd controlesysteem.
Lees meer over de supersnelle book-blok oplossingen in onderstaand persbericht.
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Tecnau introduces a new high-speed
book-block production system
Ivrea, Italy: to meet customers’ demands for even more variable and productive solutions, Tecnau announces the availability of the new High-Speed TC7800 Book-Block Production System, mainly targeted as a roll-input channel for the well-known Libra 800 book finishing solution. The system increases web speed and reduces book block assembly cycle time, resulting in a throughput improvement for book binding by up to 30%.
Configured with a high-speed unwinder, slit-merge and dual web cutter, the system can produce books-of-one variable in height, width and thickness at speeds up to 180 m/min. The system is based on the well-established Cutter TC7800 series and includes a new tight web merging module, which ensures stable paper handling at high speeds for a broad paper weight range, from lightweight to heavy stocks.
The new High-Speed TC7800 Book-Block Production System supports web widths up to 25.2-inch (640mm), enabling the widest array of applications for book-of-one productions, including A4 landscape size, to maximize the size range of the Libra 800 VB Variable Binder and Libra 800 VT Variable Three-Knife Trimmer.
The system can also produce book-blocks to feed third party binders, with fully automated non-stop book-by-book delivery, or be used as a standalone production line for short runs.
As for all new Tecnau lines, the new High-Speed TC7800 Book-Block Production System offers a wide level of integration and customization, with a centralized workflow control system and remote diagnostics for quick service support.
Tecnau innovative solutions for the publishing segment include book-block and finished book production, both from roll and cut sheet, targeted to short runs and book-of-one. Tecnau leads the way towards lean book manufacturing, from order entry to delivery, helping to dramatically reduce inventory, minimize paper waste and simplify internal and external logistics.
Lees verder....It is not a cheap solution for book on demand, but the new TC7800 by Italian Tecnau is capable of producing complete books with a speed of 180 m/min. The TC7800 is one of the modules with which complete roll to book systems can be built. These systems have a centralised workflow with remote diagnostics and advanced management systems.
Read more about the superfast book-block solutions in the press release below.
PRESS RELEASE
Tecnau introduces a new high-speed book-block production system
Ivrea, Italy: to meet customers’ demands for even more variable and productive solutions, Tecnau announces the availability of the new High-Speed TC7800 Book-Block Production System, mainly targeted as a roll-input channel for the well-known Libra 800 book finishing solution. The system increases web speed and reduces book-block assembly cycle time, resulting in a throughput improvement for book binding by up to 30%.
Configured with a high-speed unwinder, slit-merge and dual web cutter, the system can produce books-of-one variable in height, width and thickness at speeds up to 180 m/min. The system is based on the well-established Cutter TC7800 series and includes a new tight web merging module, which ensures stable paper handling at high speeds for a broad paper weight range, from lightweight to heavy stocks.
The new High-Speed TC7800 Book-Block Production System supports web widths up to 25.2-inch (640mm), enabling the widest array of applications for book-of-one productions, including A4 landscape size, to maximize the size range of the Libra 800 VB Variable Binder and Libra 800 VT Variable Three-Knife Trimmer.
The system can also produce book-blocks to feed third party binders, with fully automated non-stop book-by-book delivery, or be used as a standalone production line for short runs.
As for all new Tecnau lines, the new High-Speed TC7800 Book-Block Production System offers a wide level of integration and customization, with a centralized workflow control system and remote diagnostics for quick service support.
Tecnau innovative solutions for the publishing segment include book-block and finished book production, both from roll and cut sheet, targeted to short runs and book-of-one. Tecnau leads the way towards lean book manufacturing, from order entry to delivery, helping to dramatically reduce inventory, minimize paper waste and simplify internal and external logistics.
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Volgens Ulbe Jelluma van printpower.com, is deze nieuwe uitgave weer een bewijs dat ook de jongere generatie nog steeds graag van papier leest.Lees verder....
Xaar maakt niet alleen zeer efficiënt werkende inkjetkoppen, maar maakt die ook nog in een Manufacturing Site of the Year. Het is al de derde keer dat Xaar deze prestigieuze prijs in de wacht sleept. Lees meer over de verkiezing in onderstaand persbericht.
PRESS RELEASE
Xaar plc ‘Manufacturing Site of the Year’ again
Xaar plc, a world leader in industrial inkjet technology, has been awarded ‘Manufacturing Site of the Year’ for a third time by TechWorks (formerly the National Microelectronics Institute), a national industry organisation aiming to strengthen the UK’s position as a global leader in future technologies.
Left to right: Rory Cellan-Jones (BBC); Brian Hall (Xaar); Iain McGregor (Ichor Systems Inc, award sponsor); Kyle Crook (Xaar); Phil Heath (Xaar); Sir Hossein Yassaie (TechWorks).
The TechWorks Awards ceremony, held last Thursday at the Greenwich Peninsula in London, celebrated this year’s key electronics innovations, people and companies from across the UK and Ireland. It has been running as an annual event since 2001.
Xaar picked up its ‘Manufacturing Site of the Year’ award from BBC technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones, who commended the company’s great performance in 2017, and also reserved special praise for its outstanding example of collaboration with other member sites.
The award was decided by an independent panel of expert judges, who were particularly impressed with Xaar’s systematic approach and drive to improve performance through Continuous Improvement, new product development and product cost reduction activities.
‘We are delighted once again to receive this prestigious award from TechWorks,’ comments Doug Edwards, CEO of Xaar. ‘It is recognition for the hard work of many individuals and teams throughout Xaar to increase our agility and flexibility for meeting the changing needs of our customers and their businesses, in order to achieve our 2020 goal.’
TechWorks is the UK Industry association for ‘Deep Tech’, or the underpinning technologies – such as AI, robotics, 5G, machine vision, IoT, analytics and automation – that drive the new economy. For more information on TechWorks, visit www.techworks.org.uk/
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Researchers at the American MIT have developed a new printhead which will make 3D printing ten times faster. The new printhead is based on a screw mechanism that feeds polymer material through a nozzle at high force; and a laser, built into the printhead, that rapidly heats and melts the material, enabling it to flow faster through the nozzle. This mechanism makes it possible to print complex objects in just minutes.
The team demonstrated the production of a big number of replicas within 10 minutes. Researchers see a number of applications in the fast-growing 3D market.
MIT is now working on a larger model which could speedily print tools, prototypes or even furniture.
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Xaar not only makes very efficient inkjet heads, they make it in a Manufacturing Site of the Year. This is the third year in a row that Xaar has been awarded this prestigious award.
Read more about this award in the press release below.
PRESS RELEASE
Xaar plc ‘Manufacturing Site of the Year’ again
Xaar plc, a world leader in industrial inkjet technology, has been awarded ‘Manufacturing Site of the Year’ for a third time by TechWorks (formerly the National Microelectronics Institute), a national industry organisation aiming to strengthen the UK’s position as a global leader in future technologies.
Left to right: Rory Cellan-Jones (BBC); Brian Hall (Xaar); Iain McGregor (Ichor Systems Inc, award sponsor); Kyle Crook (Xaar); Phil Heath (Xaar); Sir Hossein Yassaie (TechWorks)
The TechWorks Awards ceremony, held last Thursday at the Greenwich Peninsula in London, celebrated this year’s key electronics innovations, people and companies from across the UK and Ireland. It has been running as an annual event since 2001.
Xaar picked up its ‘Manufacturing Site of the Year’ award from BBC technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones, who commended the company’s great performance in 2017, and also reserved special praise for its outstanding example of collaboration with other member sites.
The award was decided by an independent panel of expert judges, who were particularly impressed with Xaar’s systematic approach and drive to improve performance through Continuous Improvement, new product development and product cost reduction activities.
‘We are delighted once again to receive this prestigious award from TechWorks,’ comments Doug Edwards, CEO of Xaar. ‘It is recognition for the hard work of many individuals and teams throughout Xaar to increase our agility and flexibility for meeting the changing needs of our customers and their businesses, in order to achieve our 2020 goal.’
TechWorks is the UK Industry association for ‘Deep Tech’, or the underpinning technologies – such as AI, robotics, 5G, machine vision, IoT, analytics and automation – that drive the new economy. For more information on TechWorks, visit www.techworks.org.uk/
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Canadian company Opalux has developed new, patented security print technology: OpalPrint Polycarbonate. The technology, a combination of photonic crystals and nano-scale technology, creates colour shifting image that overlays the image of a document, for example a passport photo. By using ElastInk colour can change in response to finger pressure. Opalux Photonic ink is RFID activated.
British banknote printer De La Rue has signed a partnership with Opalux to use the technology for security printing. Opalux also supplies the British Metropolitan Police and US Homeland Security.
Holland´s pride, Royal Van Son ink manufacturers has been acquired by T&K TOKA.
T&K stands for Technology & Kindness and is one of the biggest offset ink manufacturers in the world. T&K specialises in, amongst others, UV inks and has a wide range of products which perfectly complement Van Son´s. The acquisition is part of the trend in globalisation where scaling and worldwide production and distribution are important factors.
Read more about this spectacular acquisition in the press release below.
PRESS RELEASE
T&K TOKA acquires Van Son Printing Inks
T&K TOKA acquires Van Son Printing Inks to strengthen production, distribution and service in Europe and the USA.
With the acquisition of Netherland-based Royal Dutch Printing Factories Van Son B.V. (hereafter “Van Son”) and it’s fully owned subsidiary Van Son Holland Ink Corporation of America in USA, T&K TOKA CO., LTD. (hereafter “T&K TOKA”) establishes a major expansion of her presence in Europe, the Middle East & Africa and the Americas especially in the United States. And therewith strengthens its service levels and product portfolio for UV – and offset printers in the commercial – and packaging markets.
Saitama, Japan, and Hilversum, Netherlands, December 4th, 2017 – T&K TOKA, listed at the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and one of the leading international suppliers of printing inks for offset – & UV applications in the commercial – and packaging markets, has signed an agreement to purchase Van Son located in Hilversum, the Netherlands. The family-owned company manufactures high-quality sheet fed offset inks for 145 years.
With this purchase T&K TOKA substantially expands its production – and distribution capacity outside Asia. “Van Son is one of the leading ink manufacturers in Europe. The company is known for its high-quality inks with excellent consistency. Especially its conventional 4-colour sheet fed ink program is a welcome addition to our portfolio”, explains Mr. Ryuichi Kurimoto, Managing Director of Sales Dept., at T&K TOKA. “Further will the acquisition raise our profile as a full scale ink solution provider to the printing markets in especially Europe and the USA. Additionally it will enable further improvement of our service levels and substantially re-enforces our distribution presence in many parts of the world.”
The agreement reached includes the transfer of all intellectual property, technical expertise, product portfolio and manufacturing equipment of the Van Son headquarters in the Netherlands and her affiliate in USA. Van Son, as a member of the T&K TOKA group, will continue to produce and serve customers from the production site in Hilversum under the worldwide renowned Van Son brand.
The combination and integration of the product offerings of T&K TOKA and Van Son will enable customers to benefit from a more comprehensive product portfolio and a wider technological expertise. Both companies will work closely together to ensure a smooth integration of business without any interference for current customers of both companies.
“This deal is a perfect match” says Mr. Wim van Mastrigt, Managing Director at Van Son. “Not only are our products complementary. T&K TOKA is indeed the ideal owner of our organization. As its substantial larger structure will secure many opportunities for our worldwide distribution partners to advance on their individual markets. It is our conviction that this combination of strengths will offer many advantages and a real alternative to many printers around the globe. The Van Son organization is looking forward to embark on this growth scenario with our new Japanese colleagues.
With the strategical investment in Van Son, T&K TOKA sets the framework for enhancing its position in especially Europe and the United States whilst at the same time stay loyal to their management principle of “Technology & Kindness”, which represents TOKA’s commitment “on offering high quality, easy-to-use products”, which has been the bases of the success of the last 70 years on the Asian continent. At present times T&K TOKA consist, amongst other, out of multiple production locations in Japan and manufacturing sites in Korea, China, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Saudi Arabia. T&K TOKA produces for a wide variety of ink products but specializes in UV-applications in all kind of printing processes.
T&K TOKA discloses financial information in relation to this acquisition as per guideline of Tokyo Stock Exchange. T&K TOKA and Van Son agreed not to disclose any further details of this transaction.
About T&K TOKA
T&K TOKA was founded in 1947. T&K TOKA is a leading printing ink manufacturer in the world, especially in UV printing ink segment. Since its foundation, the principle is always “Technology & Kindness (T&K)”, to commit to provide high quality and user-friendly printing ink. Even now, 70 years from its foundation, the principle has not wavered, and will never.
Further information on T&K TOKA can be found at http://www.tk-toka.co.jp/ or http://www.tk-toka.co.jp/english/
About Van Son
Van Son, established in 1872 and family-owned, is a manufacturer of high quality offset printing inks with production in Europe and Asia. Since four generation Van Son builds it’s “Tradition of Excellence” with the constant development of highly functional products, consistently produced based upon unique techniques and proprietary formulations. The Van Son product and the dedicated, worldwide network of distributors ensure our customer base availability, service and technical support where and when required. Further information on Van Son can be found at www.vansonink.com or www.vanson.nl
Nederlands trots, de Koninklijke Van Son inktfabriek is overgenomen door T&K TOKA. T&K, wat staat voor Technology & Kindness, is een van de grootste offsetinkt fabrikanten wereldwijd. Het is gespecialiseerd in onder andere UV-inkten en heeft een productaanbod dat perfect aansluit bij dat van Van Son. De overname past in de trend van globalisering, waar schaalgrootte en wereldwijde productie- en distributiemogelijkheden een belangrijke factor zijn.
Lees meer over deze spectaculaire overname in onderstaand persbericht.
PERSBERICHT
T&K TOKA acquires Van Son Printing Inks
T&K TOKA acquires Van Son Printing Inks to strengthen production, distribution and service in Europe and the USA.
With the acquisition of Netherland-based Royal Dutch Printing Factories Van Son B.V. (hereafter “Van Son”) and it’s fully owned subsidiary Van Son Holland Ink Corporation of America in USA, T&K TOKA CO., LTD. (hereafter “T&K TOKA”) establishes a major expansion of her presence in Europe, the Middle East & Africa and the Americas especially in the United States. And therewith strengthens its service levels and product portfolio for UV – and offset printers in the commercial – and packaging markets.
Saitama, Japan, and Hilversum, Netherlands, December 4th, 2017 – T&K TOKA, listed at the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and one of the leading international suppliers of printing inks for offset – & UV applications in the commercial – and packaging markets, has signed an agreement to purchase Van Son located in Hilversum, the Netherlands. The family-owned company manufactures high-quality sheet fed offset inks for 145 years.
With this purchase T&K TOKA substantially expands its production – and distribution capacity outside Asia. “Van Son is one of the leading ink manufacturers in Europe. The company is known for its high-quality inks with excellent consistency. Especially its conventional 4-colour sheet fed ink program is a welcome addition to our portfolio”, explains Mr. Ryuichi Kurimoto, Managing Director of Sales Dept., at T&K TOKA. “Further will the acquisition raise our profile as a full scale ink solution provider to the printing markets in especially Europe and the USA. Additionally it will enable further improvement of our service levels and substantially re-enforces our distribution presence in many parts of the world.”
The agreement reached includes the transfer of all intellectual property, technical expertise, product portfolio and manufacturing equipment of the Van Son headquarters in the Netherlands and her affiliate in USA. Van Son, as a member of the T&K TOKA group, will continue to produce and serve customers from the production site in Hilversum under the worldwide renowned Van Son brand.
The combination and integration of the product offerings of T&K TOKA and Van Son will enable customers to benefit from a more comprehensive product portfolio and a wider technological expertise. Both companies will work closely together to ensure a smooth integration of business without any interference for current customers of both companies.
“This deal is a perfect match” says Mr. Wim van Mastrigt, Managing Director at Van Son. “Not only are our products complementary. T&K TOKA is indeed the ideal owner of our organization. As its substantial larger structure will secure many opportunities for our worldwide distribution partners to advance on their individual markets. It is our conviction that this combination of strengths will offer many advantages and a real alternative to many printers around the globe. The Van Son organization is looking forward to embark on this growth scenario with our new Japanese colleagues.
With the strategical investment in Van Son, T&K TOKA sets the framework for enhancing its position in especially Europe and the United States whilst at the same time stay loyal to their management principle of “Technology & Kindness”, which represents TOKA’s commitment “on offering high quality, easy-to-use products”, which has been the bases of the success of the last 70 years on the Asian continent. At present times T&K TOKA consist, amongst other, out of multiple production locations in Japan and manufacturing sites in Korea, China, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Saudi Arabia. T&K TOKA produces for a wide variety of ink products but specializes in UV-applications in all kind of printing processes.
T&K TOKA discloses financial information in relation to this acquisition as per guideline of Tokyo Stock Exchange. T&K TOKA and Van Son agreed not to disclose any further details of this transaction.
About T&K TOKA
T&K TOKA was founded in 1947. T&K TOKA is a leading printing ink manufacturer in the world especially in UV printing ink segment. Since its foundation, the principle is always “Technology & Kindness (T&K)”, to commit to provide high quality and user-friendly printing ink. Even now, 70 years from its foundation, the principle has not wavered, and will never.
Further information on T&K TOKA can be found at http://www.tk-toka.co.jp/ or http://www.tk-toka.co.jp/english/
About Van Son
Van Son, established in 1872 and family-owned, is a manufacturer of high quality offset printing inks with production in Europe and Asia. Since four generation Van Son builds it’s “Tradition of Excellence” with the constant development of highly functional products, consistently produced based upon unique techniques and proprietary formulations. The Van Son product and the dedicated, worldwide network of distributors ensure our customer base availability, service and technical support where and when required. Further information on Van Son can be found at www.vansonink.com or www.vanson.nl
Mimaki has announced that Danna Drion has joined its marketing team as Senior Marketing Manager for EMEA. Prior to joining Mimaki, Drion held senior marketing positions at a variety of high tech, IT and telecom companies, including Pyramid Analytics, Red Hat, Oracle, BEA Systems, British Telecom and MCI/WorldCom. Drion’s rich background in successful marketing of technical offerings in the B2B market will bring fresh thinking and expertise to Mimaki Europe’s marketing efforts.
“I am excited to be joining Mimaki Europe,” Drion said. “I’ve been impressed with the company’s ability to rapidly introduce a large number of exciting and innovative products as well as the range of printing and cutting solutions Mimaki offers. This includes everything from printing on paper, plastics, rigid materials and cylindrical objects to its new 3DUJ-553 3D printer, the company’s first foray into the growing 3D market. I’ll be focused on a balance between Mimaki’s local and international interests with a goal of providing our growing partner network with the latest solutions, and ensuring they have the training necessary for their success and that of their customers. 2018 will be an exciting year!”
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Verpakking pre-press specialist ESKO en persenbouwer Koenig & Bauer gaan een samenwerkingsverband aan. Door de samenwerking kunnen de partners, zoals getoond wordt in het Koenig & Bauer demo-centrum in Radebeul, een complete verpakkingen workflow aanbieden. Een workflow die unieke mogelijkheden biedt, zoals een forse uitbreiding van de kleuromvang en uitgebreide presentatiemogelijkheden, inclusief 3D, van verpakkingsontwerpen.
Lees meer over deze samenwerking in onderstaand persbericht.
PERSBERICHT
Lees verder....Koenig & Bauer and ESKO strengthen partnership
Workflow solutions for packaging print
- – Cooperation between packaging specialists
- – New presentation possibilities in Radebeul near Dresden
- – Extended colour gamut spares use of spot colours
Koenig & Bauer and ESKO, both global leaders in the field of packaging printing, recently agreed to further strengthen their partnership. To this end, colour management and workflow solutions from Esko were installed at the Koenig & Bauer demo centre in Radebeul and are available with immediate effect for live presentations to interested customers.As a solution provider to the packaging industry, Koenig & Bauer sees ESKO as a strong partner when it comes to process-integrated workflow solutions. Accordingly, it is pleased to be able to show users the Equinox colour management technology, which enables printing with an extended colour gamut, with the necessary RIP architecture being provided by ESKO’s Imaging Engine. One of the benefits of an extended colour gamut is, that printers are spared the constant wash-ups which accompany the use of spot colours. Job changeover processes are accelerated and extra production time is gained.This is an especially interesting option for packaging printers. A growing number of brand owners are today accepting the use of an extended colour gamut as an alternative to company- or product-specific spot colours. It is thus all the more important for both companies to present practically integrated pre-press and print solutions which meet the highest quality standards. After all, a wider gamut alone is not sufficient; for the overall process, the absolute stability of all relevant parameters in print is also imperative. With its advanced measuring and control systems, Koenig & Bauer here offers ideal prerequisites for a stable process even over long runs and for repeat jobs.Packaging printers who come to the Koenig & Bauer customer centre can in future not only become acquainted with the latest print and finishing technologies, but also obtain a more comprehensive overview of the integrated process and the range of workflow solutions for packaging production. ESKO will likewise be using the new presentation opportunities in Radebeul to inform its own customer base. The first joint activities of the two companies are already planned within the framework of the Print & Postpress Innovation Days which are to be held at KBA-Sheetfed in Radebeul from 29th November to 1st December.
Packaging workflow and pre-press specialist ESKO and press manufacturer Koenig & Bauer have announced a partnership. This cooperation will make it possible for Koenig & Bauer to offer complete packaging workflow in their demo centre in Radebeul. A workflow which offers unique possibilities such as extended colour range and presentation possibilities, including 3D.
Read more on this partnership in the pressrelease below.
PRESS RELEASE
Lees verder....Koenig & Bauer and ESKO strengthen partnership
Workflow solutions for packaging print
- – Cooperation between packaging specialists
- – New presentation possibilities in Radebeul near Dresden
- – Extended colour gamut spares use of spot colours
Koenig & Bauer and ESKO, both global leaders in the field of packaging printing, recently agreed to further strengthen their partnership. To this end, colour management and workflow solutions from ESKO were installed at the Koenig & Bauer demo centre in Radebeul and are available with immediate effect for live presentations to interested customers.As a solution provider to the packaging industry, Koenig & Bauer sees ESKO as a strong partner when it comes to process-integrated workflow solutions. Accordingly, it is pleased to be able to show users the Equinox colour management technology, which enables printing with an extended colour gamut, with the necessary RIP architecture being provided by ESKO’s Imaging Engine. One of the benefits of an extended colour gamut is, that printers are spared the constant wash-ups which accompany the use of spot colours. Job changeover processes are accelerated and extra production time is gained.This is an especially interesting option for packaging printers. A growing number of brand owners are today accepting the use of an extended colour gamut as an alternative to company- or product-specific spot colours. It is thus all the more important for both companies to present practically integrated pre-press and print solutions which meet the highest quality standards. After all, a wider gamut alone is not sufficient; for the overall process, the absolute stability of all relevant parameters in print is also imperative. With its advanced measuring and control systems, Koenig & Bauer here offers ideal prerequisites for a stable process even over long runs and for repeat jobs.Packaging printers who come to the Koenig & Bauer customer centre can in future not only become acquainted with the latest print and finishing technologies, but also obtain a more comprehensive overview of the integrated process and the range of workflow solutions for packaging production. ESKO will likewise be using the new presentation opportunities in Radebeul to inform its own customer base. The first joint activities of the two companies are already planned within the framework of the Print & Postpress Innovation Days which are to be held at KBA-Sheetfed in Radebeul from 29th November to 1st December.
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