The recent publishing of the “Printing Industry 4.0” report by the bvdm is the perfect occasion to dive a little deeper into this trend-setting topic. The ever-changing printing industry is on its way into a new age of digitalization. But digital transformation isn’t only about automation but comprises a variety of complex components.
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In cooperation with many different international companies Swinburne University of Technology is currently setting up an Industry 4.0 testlab in order to produce commercial parts out of carbon fiber composite with less cost, minimal waste, and improved production capability.
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Komori’s and SCREEN GP’s workflow promises to enhance automation in all printing processes and might result in an IoT smart factory.
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Print and digital solutions: At first this sounds like a contradiction in terms. However, the printing industry has known for a long time that it can only go hand in hand. Anyone who processes data needs a digital infrastructure to offer solutions quickly and efficiently.
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In 2023, the print industry will remain affected by the impact of supply chain disruption, the energy crisis and general economic uncertainty. That is why it is even more important to focus resources on the development of certain branches of the print industry, that in return will help save resources in the future and simplify processes as well. Find out which 3 big topics the print industry should focus on and why right here!
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drupa 2024 comes with many new highlights. One of these main focuses is print 4.0! Digitalization in the printing industry is becoming increasingly important, and companies should keep an eye on how they can adapt to this transition. Print 4.0 can be a solution for this as it optimizes process flows within a print job.
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In several publications, drupa's supporting association VDMA is taking a close look at the potential of the digital transformation for the machinery and plant engineering industry. A joint study with McKinsey examines the role end customers play in its success, and for an online magazine authors share their views on where we currently stand on the path to the next industrial revolution. A summary.
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Packaging production is an important part of the print industry. It might not appear to be as sensational as 3D or functional printing, but packaging can be quite an interesting topic as well. So, let’s take a closer look at the challenges facing this cornerstone of our industry and what they mean for printers and converters.
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Today’s work environments become increasingly digitized and connected thanks to automation, cloud infrastructures, big data and the IoT. But this is not all that industry 4.0 has to offer: More and more virtual and augmented reality applications are entering productions plants.
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If you are still not convinced to take advantage of workflow automation in your printing plants, we have gathered our top 4 reasons to automate your print production processes now. If applied at just the right insertion point, even small changes can deliver big results.
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