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For the fourth time SISTRADE will be at drupa. The manufacturer of MIS/ERP systems for printing and packaging will show the latest version of their software on laptops, tablets, smartphones and with different operating systems. More about SISTRADE at drupa in the press release below.
5th of April, 2016
PRESS RELEASE
SISTRADE AT DRUPA 2016
SISTRADE – Software Consulting, S.A. is going to be an exhibitor at drupa 2016, in Dusseldorf, Germany, from May 31 until June 10.
For the fourth time SISTRADE participate in the largest fair in the printing sector. Drupa is considered the world’s leading trade fair in the sector, bringing together professionals of all nationalities in the areas of graphic and industrial print, packaging production as well as media and multichannel.
SISTRADE is a supplier of an integrated management system MIS|ERP for printing and packaging industry, having it implemented in more than 20 countries on 4 continents. The competence, flexibility and local support are the key factors for international growth, making SISTRADE a highly credible technology partner. This broad technological range is visible in Sistrade® MIS|ERP software, a web-based solution allowing access to all the features through a web browser. With the architecture the user is not dependent on the hardware and operating system, and able to access all the features of Sistrade® MIS|ERP software, using a laptop, tablet or smartphone, regardless of operating system or browser, it is available through Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Safari.
During drupa 2016, SISTRADE invest in its image, a new design and decoration of the stand, as well as an agenda filled with presentations that will focus on innovation, new technologies, on flexible packaging, rigid packaging, label and digital markets. Certain days will be dedicated to the delegations: Portugal, Spain, Poland, Germany, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Italy and Slovenia as well as other markets where SISTRADE develop its commercial activity, our partners and clients will join us directly in the activities during the fair.
Come and visit our stand F21 in Hall 7a, where you will be welcomed by a multilingual team of professionals that will meet the specific needs of each company, and where you will see the new features of Sistrade® 2016 software with special focus on the following features: 100% Web, Smart ERP, Multilingual, Multiplatform, Multi-Browser and Industry 4.0. Enjoy your day. Let Sistrade® Software work for you!
SISTRADE – Software Consulting, S.A.
SISTRADE is an international information systems engineering and consulting company, with offices and branches in various countries. During 16 years of its activity, SISTRADE has always bet on software for vertical markets, and currently has customers in more than 20 countries on 4 continents. SISTRADE is a SME Leader and a company certified in ISO 9001 and NP 4457 standards (Quality and innovation). For more information visit our website www.sistrade.com
Lees verder....Voor de vierde keer neemt SISTRADE deel aan drupa. De maker van MIS/ERP systemen voor printing en packaging toont daar de nieuwste versie van zijn software op laptops, tablets en smartphones met verschillende operating systemen. Lees meer over SISTRADE op drupa In het onderstaande persbericht.5th of April, 2016
PRESS RELEASE
SISTRADE AT DRUPA 2016
SISTRADE – Software Consulting, S.A. is going to be an exhibitor at drupa 2016, in Dusseldorf, Germany, from May 31 until June 10.
For the fourth time SISTRADE participate in the largest fair in the printing sector. Drupa is considered the world’s leading trade fair in the sector, bringing together professionals of all nationalities in the areas of graphic and industrial print, packaging production as well as media and multichannel.
SISTRADE is a supplier of an integrated management system MIS|ERP for printing and packaging industry, having it implemented in more than 20 countries on 4 continents. The competence, flexibility and local support are the key factors for international growth, making SISTRADE a highly credible technology partner. This broad technological range is visible in Sistrade® MIS|ERP software, a web-based solution allowing access to all the features through a web browser. With the architecture the user is not dependent on the hardware and operating system, and able to access all the features of Sistrade® MIS|ERP software, using a laptop, tablet or smartphone, regardless of operating system or browser, it is available through Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Safari.
During drupa 2016, SISTRADE invest in its image, a new design and decoration of the stand, as well as an agenda filled with presentations that will focus on innovation, new technologies, on flexible packaging, rigid packaging, label and digital markets. Certain days will be dedicated to the delegations: Portugal, Spain, Poland, Germany, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Italy and Slovenia as well as other markets where SISTRADE develop its commercial activity, our partners and clients will join us directly in the activities during the fair.
Come and visit our stand F21 in Hall 7a, where you will be welcomed by a multilingual team of professionals that will meet the specific needs of each company, and where you will see the new features of Sistrade® 2016 software with special focus on the following features: 100% Web, Smart ERP, Multilingual, Multiplatform, Multi-Browser and Industry 4.0. Enjoy your day. Let Sistrade® Software work for you!
SISTRADE – Software Consulting, S.A.
SISTRADE is an international information systems engineering and consulting company, with offices and branches in various countries. During 16 years of its activity, SISTRADE has always bet on software for vertical markets, and currently has customers in more than 20 countries on 4 continents. SISTRADE is a SME Leader and a company certified in ISO 9001 and NP 4457 standards (Quality and innovation). For more information visit our website www.sistrade.com
Op onze download pagina is nu het complete UWV rapport over de arbeidsmarkt in de grafische industrie beschikbaar. Conclusies van het rapport waren al bekend. Nog steeds dalende werkgelegenheid, vergrijzing en wel banen voor MBO’ers. Download het rapport mede samengesteld op basis van GOZ data via deze link.Lees verder....
Print shops produced more work in 2015 and consequently more turnover than previous years. This was necessary to compensate lower prices.How did print shops do in 2015. This is the subject of the 3rd Drupa Global Trends report. It appears that most print shops worldwide have seen their turnover rise (+ 19%), as well as their work (+ 23%). However, most print shops had to lower their prices (-13%) and their margins (-21%). The rising prices of paper also influenced the margins.
In Europe print shops had to lower their prices even more (-22%). We have seen the trend of higher production and lower prices for a few years now, since the 2008 economic crisis.
Please note: the percentages are number of print shops.
Source: 3rd Drupa Global Trends Report
The FESPA Gold Award for MakeCover was no surprise to those in the know. The Delft station which was transformed by MakeCover into a spectacular art hall is very appealing and the right choice for the Decals category. MakeCover used self adhesive films and large format graphics to achieve the results.
For more information about this logistically challenging project with 3,858 drawings of more than 30 million dots by MakeCover in the press release below.
FESPA catches up with MakeCover Managing Director, Ronald Steenkist to learn more about the company’s offerings and the winning project ‘Delft Station’.
Last month, FESPA celebrated another successful year with an exciting Annual Awards ceremony. Printers, designers, manufacturers, publishers, staff and FESPA Associations gathered together at the Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam, to celebrate the exceptional achievements of the print community over the past twelve months.
A variety of awards were presented throughout the evening, including the prestigious Best in Show Award, voted for across all the categories and awarded to the entry that deserves recognition for their innovation and excellence.
Delft station is a landmark building designed by Mecanoo Architects in Delft, Netherlands. The company chose a building that had a look in all directions. The lowered roof lines at the corners provide a gradual transition to the existing buildings and station and municipal office in one.
The station is separated by a glass wall from the public hall (entrance side Coenderstraat) and is an integral part of the municipal office, the first, second and third floor of the building covers.
The office will soon house the municipal organization, with space for the public counters and workplaces, where residents and business owners will relocate to.
Applying 14.8 linear kilometers of foil and using a special software let the graphic to fit in the exact geometry of the straight and curved baffles. The baffles are 20 cm high, 7 cm wide and 30 cm apart.
The software then generated 3,858 drawings. The image is made up of over 30 million dots, of course, in the Delft blue colour, a total of 14.8 linear kilometers of film applied to the baffles.
“What makes this ceiling extra special is that the pattern moves in the ceiling and, from every angle the traveler has a different face.”
“The logistics was with no doubt the most challenging part of the project. The large volume of baffles, the different sizes and shapes of them and the way we had to apply the right drawing on the right baffle was what made this project so difficult and unique.”
“To ensure they don’t hit each other, we had to collaborate with the designer, Geerdes Design. We are therefore proud that the entire project went perfectly and produced a wonderful result.”
MakeCover is a Dutch company specialized in restyling of interior and exterior of buildings by using self adhesive films and large format graphics. The main applications they do are façade restyling with window frame films, wall graphics for interior decorations, restyling of furniture with self adhesive films, graphics and privacy films on glass and special projects.
The award-winning project, the Delft Station, is one of the most impressive works the company has created so far and definitely one of the most unique and special.
Everything was digital at drupa 1990, from the new generation scanners to managing automated offset presses. It was the start of the real digital revolution we will see at drupa 2016. Read in the 6th article of the Drupa Behind the Geraniums Series what you can expect at drupa 2016 and what we can learn from drupa 1990.
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Everything was digital at drupa 1990, from the new generation scanners to managing automated offset presses. Linotype was one of the examples of the pre-press digitisation. Linotype seemed to be conquering the world with its LinoColor and System 1000. Pre-press manfufacturer Scitex gave a peak into the future of digital proofing. with its costly and slow iris proofprinter. On the AM Interantional stand I proudly showed visitors the AM Graphic Text organiser, a UNIX based super computer with screen and mouse to edit pages interactively. The AM GTO didn´t become a success, and neither did LinoColor and Iris. They were passed by in favour of Desk Top Publishing. AM International had another first at drupa that year, the first digital press, the AM ElectroPress. That was a liquid toner rotation press for the production of books. This monochrome press worked perfectly, but unfortunately there was no digital front end available powerful enough to drive it.
The fact that the digital developments were not an immediate success was not only due to technological imperfections, the average print shop just wasn´t ready. They preferred to invest in iron and the pre-press and digital workflow was not nearly ready. This took many years.
The digital revolution began at drupa 1990
DTP, laser printers, image setters, affordable flatbed scanners were indicators of the digital revolution for the graphic industry. Quark showed version 3.3 of their lay-out software Xpress, something we would now call disrupting technology. With Extensions developers could add to Xpress, new possibilities like better gradient and typographic refinements. Possibilities which made DTP into competition for the traditional pre-press systems. And DTP grew rapidly after the 1990 introduction of the Apple Macintosh FX, the powerful replacement of the Mac SE. A desktop computer with a separate screen became the perfect work station for many graphic print shops. A relatively low investment and the short learning curve of DTP software seduced many companies to buy an Apple computer. Computers which became more powerful and could be equipped with larger and better screens, so that the colour display became good enough for the print industry.
The much improved image quality of the Postscript image setters, which thanks to new screening technology as HQS and FM solved the moire problems, were the basis of the digital revolution as started at drupa 1990. The experience with screening is ow being used in digital presses to get the perfect print quality we now regard as normal.
Digital dominance at drupa 2016
According to the experts drupa 2016 will be the packaging drupa, and undoubtedly offset and digital press manufacturers will be showing break through technology for one of the last growth markets of our industry. Developments which will emphasise the digital dominance. Not just digital presses, but also the successors of the Heidelberg GTOF-S five colour press with CPTronic, first shown at drupa 1990, will prove this. Offset presses where every facet of the printing process, from print parameters to highspeed cameras, will be automated. This makes for the choice of print technology a simple one and based on two factors only, price and delivery time. Digital print technology will continue to score on variable data and small quantities, but offset will play a dominant role in the coming few decades.
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Op drupa 1990 was alles digitaal, van de nieuwste generatie vlakbedscanners tot de eerste geautomatiseerde offsetpersen. Het was een voorbode van de echte digitale revolutie op drupa 2016. Lees in het 6e artikel van de Drupa Achter de Geraniums serie wat je daar kunt verwachten en wat we van drupa 1990 kunnen leren.
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The UK Printing Industry Confederation, PICON, will organize the stand and PR for 21 UK companies at drupa. A varied mix from ink to foil to hi-tec companies such as FFEI with its inkjet production systems. Some very interesting companies amongst them with new products and services for growth markets such as labels and packaging as can be read from the press release below.
PICON PAVILIONS AT DRUPA SHOWCASE 21 UK MANUFACTURERS
Focus on new prepress, printing, finishing & ancillary products & forging international partnerships
31st March 2016 – Picon, the UK trade association representing print industry manufacturers and suppliers, is supporting 21 British companies in its four Picon Pavilions at drupa (May 31 – June 10). Covering almost 600 square metres, across four halls, the Picon Pavilions showcase ‘Best of British’ companies offering a variety of specialist equipment and services spanning prepress, printing, finishing and ancillaries.
Picon supports the export activities of its members by providing a cost-effective way to exhibit at major international events, without all the organisational and logistical detail required when exhibiting individually. Picon Pavilions not only provide a central hub for companies to showcase their products, but also a hosted business lounge with meeting rooms and WiFi to allow members to hold meetings with their customers and international sales agents.
The companies participating in the Picon Pavilions are: Alphasonics, Applied Laser Engineering, BCS, Compact Foilers, CyanX, Dies Direct, Edale, FFEI, Focus Label Machinery, Heights (UK), Imprint Business Systems, Infigo Software, Magnesium Elektron, ManMat, Profoil, RK Print Coat Instruments, Rollem, Security Foiling, SF Services, Troika Systems and Victory Lighting. Information about each company and its focus at drupa is summarised below.
“The fact that we have 21 companies participating in the Picon Pavilions at drupa, including several for the first time, indicates the optimism of UK manufacturers and eagerness to build their export markets,” says Picon Chairman, Robert Flather. “While much has changed in the print industry since the last show four years ago, there is much to be excited about and drupa gives our members the opportunity to exhibit cutting edge technology which ensures print remains current and competitive. It’s encouraging to see that many are unveiling new developments and all are seeking to expand their international sales by forging new distribution partnerships.”
Picon Pavilions at drupa 2016: Exhibitor highlights
Hall 3 Stand F35
RK PrintCoat Instruments manufactures equipment used to produce repeatable samples and its flexo pre-press devices are used worldwide for conducting trials to resolve colour communication and print/process issues including: colour matching, printability, gloss, scuff and chemical resistance off-press; quickly reducing downtime and with minimal waste.
Victory Lighting manufactures high quality Infra-Red and Medium Pressure UV Lamps for curing applications. At drupa the company showcases various new products it has recently added to its portfolio and aims to create new strategic distribution partnerships as well as offering their knowledge and experience to OEMs.
Hall 10 Stand B10
Alphasonics is a cleaning equipment manufacturer and at drupa will launch ‘Anilox Control’ and reveal how its technologies are designed to ensure the effective management of aniloxes that go beyond simple cleaning. Alongside its highly popular ultrasonic anilox cleaning systems, Alphasonics will showcase new developments which it says are the ‘answer to flexographic cleaning problems’ featuring brand new parts and plate washing systems. Plus, following the successful launch of ‘Active Cavitation’ at LabelExpo, a new technology which alternates between varying ultrasonic frequencies in one cleaning cycle will debut at drupa.
Applied Laser Engineering features Functional Topography at drupa. Laser engraved Functional Topography describes a surface that has functionality provided to the surface by the laser. This functionality could be to hold ink, for Flexo, Gravure or Anilox rollers, or to create a surface used for embossing or imprinting a substrate. Other applications include printed electronics, optical films, anti-microbial and low-friction surfaces. Discover more at Drupa.
Dies Direct is the UK’s fastest growing die manufacturer for the foiling and embossing and moulding industries and is launching its new quick on-line pricing app at drupa. With the best service levels in the UK, the company now wants to share that service with the rest of Europe.
FFEI will show its digital inkjet integration capabilities and products at drupa. The company’s objective is to seek out new partners for future product development projects, which build on the proven technologies powering FFEI’s Graphium digital Inkjet Label Press and workflow product range.
Focus Label Machinery will show its latest servo eFlex and Proflex flexo presses, plus the dFlex hybrid flexo-inkjet model. The d-Flex inkjet press combines the latest high-speed full-colour Konica Minolta inkjet technology with in-line UV flexo printing & converting. The new Flex & Proflex E models incorporate open-architecture print stations with top-loading print cylinders.
Heights Group is launching its new TITANIUM UV and Thermal Plate Processor for high quality commercial plate production at drupa. The HEIGHTS complete range of offset, relief and special products will also be represented and the company is inviting professional and experienced dealers from around the world to visit its stand.
Imprint-MIS is launching v18 of its successful Print Management Information System (MIS) at drupa. A desktop redesign, greater functionality, further developed modules, SentinelNet online machine monitoring and Shop Floor Data Capture and much more will be shown for the first time. Imprint-MIS gives users a flexible solution that includes JDF integration, estimating, works instructions, cost monitoring, production control, stock control, purchasing, and invoicing systems that are recognised for their reliability.
Infigo Software will be demonstrating a variety of solutions which have the power to revolutionise any market sectors. The company’s showcase focus will be on MegaEdit, a dynamic online design tool, and Symphony, an all-encompassing cross-media marketing platform which makes up just part of Infigo’s comprehensive web-to-print product portfolio.
ManMat manufactures metal and plastic based creasing matrix through its SureScore and brands. The company distributes worldwide, offering a personal service tailored to its customers. New at drupa is Diamond, a new leading edge creasing matrix technology for long run applications.
Magnesium Elektron is the global leader in supplying Magnesium, Copper, Brass and Zinc into the Graphic Arts industry. With sales offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, the company provides local service with global support. Customers can depend on Magnesium Elektron to provide the highest quality materials and to help find the best solutions for their engraving needs.
Profoil is Europe’s first and biggest on-line shop for foiling professionals selling; dies; foil; toggles; heater plates; foil conversions; and many more products. The company is launching its new premium toggles and a new international website with euros, dollars and sterling transaction capability at drupa. The company is looking for agents and invites companies to visit them to learn more.
Rollem will be launching three new products at drupa which will expand its capability for print finishing across a wider range of applications. Visit the booth to see these new products demonstrated and to discuss your print finishing issues with the team of Rollem engineers.
SF Services has become the world’s number one company specialising in the sale of foiling and embossing equipment: It also represents Masterwork (MK). If you want to purchase a foiling and embossing machine this is the stand to visit.
Troika Systems, winners of EFIA Technical Innovation Award 2016, will be demonstrating its latest enhancements and developments: the new Advanced Inspection Microscope with Advanced Gravure and Plate Analysis applications. Plus, a new corrugated 3D scanning microscope, with its current SurfaceCAM and AniCAM 3D scanning microscopes for Anilox, Gravure, Engraving and flexo-plates quality control management, and also the P2P-HD.
Hall 12 Stand B05
BCS has added to its AUTOBOX range with a brand new machine which simplifies the box making process even further. The BOXER, more compact and simpler to use, is aimed at companies wishing to produce their own boxes – both the right size and quantity, even printed – exactly when they require them.
CyanX is looking for European partners to work with on its wide range of unique products. The company will be showing its eco-seal™ aqueous coating along with its pressing solution, the X-presser. Foiltone, the inline cold foil and Cast & Cure specialist and Ikeuchi humidification will be joining CyanX. For the first time CyanX will be showing a new anti-static solution and it will also make a major announcement for a turnkey mailing solution for digital printers.
Edale will discuss its design and consultancy services with clients looking to develop new and innovative print and finishing solutions. Edale is also keen to meet with OEMs and technology companies and share knowledge and expertise to bring dynamic new products to the market. The company will also be highlighting its range of flexographic and digital printing presses and converting equipment.
Hall 16 Stand A40
Compact Foilers manufactures a range of modules for producing special effects such as cold foiling and cast and cure in the offset, digital and flexographic printing industry. All its machines include three foil saving features as standard: rapid set up, complete safety and total web tension control.
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About Picon
Picon Ltd is the business support organisation dedicated to the promotion and ongoing development of UK manufacturers and suppliers to the printing, publishing, papermaking and paper converting industries. Picon’s long association with the industry has enabled it to develop into a leading, forward thinking business organisation that aims to meet the needs of its members. From multi-nationals to SMEs, the growth and complexity of its membership continues to reflect the evolution and diversity of the sector, where the products and services provided are shaping the future direction of the global graphic communications industry. www.picon.com. T: 01438 832742
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Lees verder....De Engelse Printing Industry Confederation, PICON, organiseert voor 21 Engelse bedrijven de stand en PR voor drupa. Dat is een gevarieerd gezelschap van inkt en folie makers tot hightech bedrijven zoals FFEI met zijn inkjet production systemen. Er zitten zoals je in onderstaand persbericht kunt lezen een aantal interessante bedrijven bij die met nieuwe producten en diensten komen in groeimarkten zoals labels en verpakkingen.
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