m&k Dossier Digital Printing 2013

TRENDS

PRINTING INDUSTRY & DIGITAL PRINTING The digital revolution continues to advance The most important Swiss market players talk about the advantages and disadvantages of digital printing and the future prospects of the printing industry in the digital transformation. DIGITAL PRINTING SYSTEMS Flexibility and productivity thanks to modern technology A market overview of the most popular digital printing machines in Switzerland and what customers look for when making their choice. INTERVIEW Trendsetter in digital printing Stephan Hunkeler talks about the positioning of the international "Innovationdays" trade fair, which takes place in Lucerne every two years. DOXNET Doxnet Congress points the way for documents The relevance of document management is often underestimated. The suppliers in the Doxnet network have recognized its importance.

SOLUTIONS

PERSONALIZATION & INDIVIDUALIZATION The kick for the print How customers today can design their individual printed matter via the web, where the opportunities lie and what the requirements are. CROSSMEDIA Print and online combined brings more response The cross-media and personalized campaign by Keramikland in collaboration with Neidhart + Schön demonstrates the potential of digital printing. PACKAGING PRINTING Digital printing technology in demand in the packaging sector Digital printing is becoming increasingly important in the packaging industry, especially for the production of smaller quantities. CLOUDS Clouds for Document Management Huge amounts of data and programs are outsourced to clouds every day. This offers advantages, but also harbors dangers and risks. HIGH SECURITY PRESSURE New advertising opportunities thanks to flexible digital printing technologies The dialog marketing generalist Trendcommerce processes all of the Raiffeisen banks' output in its new digital printing center. FINISHING Digital print finishing as the finishing touch in print production Lacquer effects, foil embossing, blind embossing and die-cutting leave a lasting impression and advertising effect. PAPER Small print run, big impact: creative papers in digital printing Paper manufacturers are responding to the digital printing boom with specific ranges suitable for digital printing. This also applies to uncoated papers. NEWS HP Indigo 5600 at Schüch Schüch-Verlag in Gontenschwil installed an HP Indigo 5600 in March 2013. Also: The Swiss Paper Association launches a new homepage.

SME SPECIAL

OFFICE PRINTER Ink instead of laser? But yes! The inkjet printer is experiencing a revival. CASE STUDY The advantages of a "tidy" print system Etimark relies on a complete solution from PremierPartner. ARCHIVING Data instead of paper Uwe Hoffmeier from Digital Concepts explains how companies archive correctly.

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