Value of Ghent Workgroup to Graphic Industry
The Ghent Workgroup has been a valuable asset to the Publishing, Packaging, and Graphic Arts Industry for almost 15 years. We have led the charge in interoperability in product development and workflows that will help drive reliable PDF/X output, cross media production, Ad Delivery, next generation packaging production, print production automation, and more.
Update on PDF Specifications for Packaging
David Zwang, Chairman of the Ghent Workgroup, talks about the role of PDF in packaging as it moves digital. The organization has developed a specification on its way to becoming an ISO standard that includes not only the file components but a standardized way to communicate embellishments and other aspects of packaging production to enable…
Konica Minolta: Moving into Production and Industrial Print
Konica Minolta – An interesting approach to expanding products and services I recently had the opportunity to attend the Konica Minolta Dealer Convention in Aspen CO. For me, it was interesting on many levels. First of all, I have never really spent a lot of time studying or writing about Konica Minolta, since the majority…
drupa 2016: A Watershed Event
Now that I have had a chance to recoup from the marathon called drupa, I wanted to share some thoughts and highlights. I have been to eight drupa’s since my first one in 1986. As a result, I have been witness to many developments that have impacted our industry over that time, including the move…
Inkjet drupa 2016 – Continuing the Story – Xerox
In this article, David looks at the current state of Xerox. The integration of Impika has produced some exciting collaboration, resulting in some new product introductions at drupa 2016, and perhaps a glimpse of the company’s future direction By now you have probably heard that Xerox will be splitting into two publically traded companies: A…
KBA and Xerox Target Folding Carton Market with a 40 Inch B1 Sheetfed Production Inkjet Press
KBA and Xerox have created a partnership to create a unique B1 sheetfed Production Inkjet Folding Carton Press. This new relationship allows KBA to continue to build the production inkjet product line to support the transition of its clients to the opportunities that production inkjet affords them. For Xerox, it expands the reach of its…
Global Graphics Fundamentals Offering Set to Help Production Inkjet Press Manufacturers Increase Functionality and Speed Time to Market
As production inkjet continues to expand its horizons, it can be a challenge for inkjet press manufacturers to have all of the skills internally to take their products to the next level. Global Graphics’ announcement of their Fundamentals service for manufacturers of inkjet presses can help manufacturers overcome some of those hurdles. Today, Global Graphics…
Inkjet drupa 2016 – Continuing the Story – Fujifilm
In this article, David looks at the state of Fujifilm imaging, its successful reintroduction of the J Press 720S, the J Press 540W, and a new technology demonstration at drupa, as well as some of its other current technologies. By David Zwang Published: May 12, 2016 As is the case in many Japanese companies, Fujifilm…