3D printing at Drupa

3D printing will have a prominent place at the Drupa 2015. “Drupa wants to be a platform for pioneering, interdisciplinary technology such as 3D printing”, says Drupa director Sabine Geldermann. ´Traditional´ exhibitors such as HP, Leapfrog, Mimaki, Roland, Rico and Xerox will very likely come with 3D printing novelties. But also specialised companies such as…

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Drupa Expert Aricle #4: Finishing as the protagonist

With the challenging title “Crossing the finish line” the well-known journalist and consultant Cary Sherburne wrote the fourth Drupa Expert article about the role of finishing in the production process. She quite rightly compares finishing with the role of Cinderella. Finishing is the final piece both in cost and the production process with short turn-arounds.…

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HP biggest at Drupa 2016

HP will be competing with Heidelberg during the coming Drupa. HP will be the biggest standholder during the world´s most important print trade fair which will take place in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 31 May to 10 June next year. The HP stand will take up all of hall 17,  with 6,200 m2. HP not only…

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Drupa Expert Article #02: Brand new perspectives in packaging print

Des King, journalist and member of the International Packaging Press Organisation wrote the second article in the Drupa Expert series. King lists the new opportunities for packaging printers. From digital printing with variable data to multi channel packaging which makes use of digital technology and smartphones to inform consumers and tempt them into buying. Download…

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HP the biggest on Drupa

Changing of the guards, the biggest stand on Drupa 2016 will not be Heidelberg, but HP. Heidelberg and its partners are expected to traditionally occupy Hall 1, but HP demands Hall 17 which is 8300 m3 big. The digital press HP Indigo is competing with the Heidelberg offset presses. HP is also expected to announce…

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dip@drupa 2016: Future vision demonstrated in six theme parks

Once again the drupa innovation park 2016 (dip) will be the focal point for the industry’s latest inspiring and creative developments. The six theme parks will display current trends and topics along with business cases associated with process-oriented print and publishing solutions. Sabine Geldermann, Director of drupa, explains the intention behind dip 2016, “The dip…

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