Equipment manufacturers

Smithers Pira has ignited a debate about press productivity with the publication of a white paper on the performance of pre-owned presses that comes down heavily in Heidelberg’s favour.

Long-serving Koenig & Bauer director of marketing and corporate communications Klaus Schmidt retires this month after 28-and-a-half years with the business.

Former Heidelberg UK divisional director Andy Rae has a new worldwide role at the manufacturer.

Robots could replace 4 million jobs in the British private sector in the next decade, according to new research, but analysts argue that robotics and automation could help rather than hinder print.

MGI Digital Technology has unveiled its new roll-to-roll digital combination label press which integrates high-definition four-colour dry toner printing and embellishment.

KBA has looked to the past for a new name and brand to take the group into the future, and has renamed itself Koenig & Bauer.

Heidelberg is demonstrating the ways its Omnifire 4D printing system can be used by the automotive industry at the IAA 2017 motor show in Frankfurt.

Screen has launched a new series of thermal platesetters for plate sizes up to and including 16-up.

Mimaki will launch two new 1.6m-wide roll-to-roll LED UV print and cut machines later this year.

Robotic systems specialist Clinchtech has built and installed its first robotic automation system for an HP Scitex press.