As in other sectors, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) will become increasingly important in the print media industry in the next few years, driving further print shop automation and firmly establishing new digital business models on the market.
Around 57,4 per cent of Koenig & Bauer AGs share capital was represented at its 96th annual general meeting for the 2020 financial year. Held in virtual form for the second time for the protection of all participants due to the ongoing pandemic, the annual general meeting was declared open at 11 a.m. by the Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Professor Dr.-Ing. Raimund Klinkner.
This has never happened before in flexo preprint: Panther Print GmbH, a Panther Group company headquartered in Wustermark, Germany, used a BOBST 96S central cylinder, CI flexo printing press to print more than a million square meters of liner board (preprinted corrugated board) in 24 hours thus setting a new world record.
Successful launch of the Kyana Experience, an unconventional event platform from Koenig & Bauer. On 28 and 29 April, the Group subsidiary Koenig & Bauer Coding, manufacturer of coding systems, presented digital packages for the entry into a digital infrastructure in a web-based event.
The demand for flexible packaging materials is growing amid the transition towards sustainable food packaging. Walki has answered to this need by investing in a brand new flexo printing machine in its Jatne plant in Poland.
Shriram Veritech Solutions, one of Indias leading providers of brand protection and anti-counterfeiting solutions, has realized improved print quality, reduced inspection time, and reduced substrate and ink waste by installing a new Guardian OLP Offline Proofing & Inspection system.
Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), has announced installation of a new Fusion C printing press at flexible packaging supplier Yellowstone Plastics, located in South Idaho Falls, Idaho. The 42-inch, 10-color Fusion C began production in February.
