The robot arm can support up to 300 books per hour

IFS hands Horizon cobot its UK launch

Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS) has launched a robotic arm for the Horizon BQ-270V single clamp binder that can automate repetitive loading tasks and support single operator production.

PPMA research showed an enthusiasm to resume business as usual

PPMA Show prepares for September event

PPMA Show 2021 organisers are putting the final touches to next month’s expo citing a strong appetite for the return to physical events.

Trident team delighted with the new VeloBlade Volta 69+

Trident Creative Group enhances prototyping with new VeloBlade

Sonoco-Trident has boosted its creative services offering for mock-ups and samples with the installation of a VeloBlade Volta digital die-cutter from Vivid.

Simove's prototype Tie Pads

PaperShapers helps bring TiePad to life

PaperShapers has helped serial inventor Sheridan 'Shed' Simove bring his latest idea – the TiePad – to life.

PTM7006: Designed to run inline, but can also run offline

Canon expands finishing options

Canon has expanded the finishing options for its light- and mid-production printers with a new inline booklet trimming unit aimed at commercial printers and inplants.

The Landa S10 being unloaded at McGowans

McGowans takes delivery of Landa S10

McGowans’ Landa S10 press has arrived at the firm’s Dublin production facility.

Charity lunch full of fun, laughter and song

St George's Day lunch returns

The St George’s Day Luncheon Club will hold its 24th annual charity lunch next month.

Searle: huge benefit for us is the changeover time

First Mailing invests to open paper wrapping to shorter runs

First Mailing has made its first inroads into paper wrapping as part of a £250,000 spend to open up the process to shorter runs and a wider range of publishers, brand owners and trade partners.

Keane: Cimpress businesses pivoted quickly

Keane: we have learned how fast we can move

Cimpress founder Robert Keane has said that the constraints and extreme conditions the group had to weather because of the Covid-19 pandemic will stand the business in good stead in the way it...

Solopress: website improvements "under the bonnet"

Solopress revamps website

Solopress has revamped its website to speed up the user experience as well as implementing the latest features for site security.

PureFX Soft Touch is designed for flexo presses and overprinting

Pulse unveils soft-touch UV varnish for labels

Pulse Roll Label Products has launched a new UV soft-touch varnish for labels that is food packaging compliant.

HSE: machinery suppliers and purchasers must ensure safety

Firms fined over dangerous die-cutter

Three companies – two corrugated packaging firms and a machinery supplier – have been fined after a worker suffered life-changing injuries while operating a flatbed die-cutting device.