Xeikon opens Innovation Center in Shanghai

Xeikon, an innovator of digital printing technologies, has opened a state- of-the-art innovation center in Shanghai. Designed to support the expanding Chinese markets, the facility will be a dedicated and welcome place of interaction where visitors and customers will have the ability to test a variety of applications and options for new revenue streams and business growth. Xeikon continues to develop new and innovative solutions for the label and packaging markets to meet the current challenges in todays fast moving and evolving world of consumerism.

Kyocera launches TASKalfa devices which set a new standard for print quality

Kyocera Document Solutions Europe, one of the worlds leading document solutions companies, have launched two new high-speed colour multifunctional products that will improve businesses productivity with top-quality monochrome and colour output. The TASKalfa 7353ci and the TASKalfa 8353ci are the latest additions to an award-winning range which leads the way within the market.

First Heidelberg Primefire 106 Starts Production in Japan

The Japanese packaging printer Kabushiki Kaisha Kyoshin Paper & Package (K.K.Kyoshin Paper & Package) and Heidelberg Japan put the first Primefire 106 from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) into operation at a ceremony in early November. This also marks the launch of the first industrial inkjet digital printing system in B1 format in Japan.

Counteracting global climate change: Konica Minolta pursuits the SDGs and is part of the 50 Climate Leaders

Climate crisis is one of the most immediate global concerns. Companies worldwide are realising their crucial role in achieving social and environmental goals, particularly in combating climate change. As part of Konica Minoltas sustainability strategy the company pursuits the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1 and participate in the 50 Climate Leaders.

Innovations in inkjet printing for the growing body hygiene market

The market for personal care and hygiene products is enormous and continues to grow. Today, it represents a $188 billion industry that will grow to $230 billion (7% annual growth rate) by 2022 according to Grand View Research (July 2018). The growth in the market segment, which includes everything from baby diapers to adult and feminine hygiene products, is partly due to the growing share of over 60s in the worlds population. In 2016, for example, this group accounted for 15.2% of the total US population.