IPEX product releases - what you will see: 14 April 2010

With IPEX fast approaching new product releases are coming thick and fast This week we survey new releases from Konica Minolta, Heidelberg and Muller Martini.

Konica Minolta Announces the Upcoming Release the bizhub PRESS C8000

Konica Minolta has today announced the upcoming release of a new flagship model, the bizhub PRESS C8000.

The new top line model is Konica Minolta’s next generation digital press. Featuring superior colour accuracy and management, enhanced media handling and impressive productivity, making it an outstanding introduction to Konica Minolta’s digital colour range.

The release also introduces a new brand in Konica Minolta’s digital press range, bizhub PRESS. The launch of bizhub PRESS signifies the emergence of Konica Minolta into the heavy digital production arena. The PRESS brand will be associated with products that are designed to meet the stringent requirements of the commercial offset and high volume digital environments. Image quality, durability, flexibility and volume capability are all focuses of the PRESS brand.

The bizhub PRESS C8000 is the first in this new line of products.

Product Features:

High image quality and definition close to offset printing quality

•    Data processing and outputs at 1,200dpi×8-bit resolution

•    New Simitri HD toner for natural lustrous-looking images on par with offset printers

•    New true 8 beam laser unit with ultra durable die casted casing

Beautiful quality images from the first print to the last

•    IDC (Image Density Control) sensor for real-time colour density adjustment

•    Colour density control with newly developed paper density sensor

•    New density balance adjustment mode realises stabilised printouts through consistent density

Enhanced media handling

•    Up to 350g/m2 paper stock handling is the best in its class

•    Air suction belt feeding mechanism offers sure paper feeding to handle a wider variety of media

•    A hybrid decurling mechanism significantly reduces paper curling

High productivity to meet quick printing needs

•    80ppm on a wide variety of stock/ Automatic Duplex printing for paper up to 300g/m2

•    O.R.U.M. (Operator Replaceable Unit Management) allows the operator to make routine maintenances for significantly reduced downtime

High reliability and durability for professional confidence

•    Highly rigid frame and long-lasting parts

•    Long-life units, and consumables

Wide range of in-line finishing options for high performance, productivity and added value

• Hole punching, folding, stapling, saddle stitching and perfect binding in a single system.

KAMA to present new and exciting finishing equipment at Ipex

ProCut 74 offers added value with a unique variety of applications.

At IPEX 2010, Dresden-based KAMA GmbH will present the versatile ProCut 74 finishing die-cutter with hologram option (hall 20 C 692). For the first time at an international exhibition KAMA will demonstrate an innovative solution using the honeycomb plate system for affixing stamping dies. “The hologram option is our latest considered development on the ProCut 74 designed to offer additional added value for printers and finishers in a competitive market,” states Marcus Tralau, KAMA CEO.

Quickest change of application

The KAMA ProCut finishing die cutters are characterised by their unique variety of applications and very quick change-over which enables printers and bookbinders to extend their finishing services and tap into new customer circles. The optional finishing systems for the ProCut machines matching the B1, B2 or B3 format include hot foil stamping and embossing, hologram stamping and hot cutting of plastics.

“We will demonstrate at IPEX 2010 a complete workflow of hot foiling, embossing and die cutting on the ProCut 74,” states Marcus Tralau. This will be followed by stripping on the TXR-800 blank separator of our co-exhibitor - AN Machinery - as well as automatic folding and gluing on the KAMA ProFold 74 on the basis of complex and challenging samples.”

Configurator software for new folder-gluer

The unique folder-gluer, the KAMA ProFold 74 with its patent-pending tool mounting system will be shown for the first time in Birmingham equipped with capacity folder device, turning station and pocket folding unit. The multi-talented machine replaces time consuming manual work such as folding flaps, gluing pockets and folders with capacity, add-on samples or cards, automatically placing tape and closing folders.  The clever ProFold increases productivity and gives consistent high quality on any finished product.

KAMA will also introduce the new ProFold Configurator; interactive software which quickly determines an optimised set-up for the machine providing a detailed plan for tool-setting for every job. “We are delighted to display the latest innovative capabilities of this clever machine and look forward to welcoming visitors to our stand to discuss the exciting opportunities available within the print finishing sector when using KAMA products,” says Tralau.

Dresden-based KAMA GmbH develops and manufactures versatile and innovative finishing equipment for the graphic industry and has recently strengthened its local presence in the UK and Ireland by appointing the industry expert John Harrison as sales director on site.

Australasian sales partner, Heidelberg, will also have a team at the Heidelberg stand in Hall 8. Any visitors from the ANZ region can go directly to the KAMA stand or make an appointment for a local Heidelberg team member to show them around the KAMA equipment.

Muller Martini at Ipex 2010
High productivity, flexibility and innovational strength are all key factors that create advantages for graphics art companies working in a highly competitive environment. Muller Martini will be presenting a variety of innovations for efficient and cost-effective production at Ipex 2010 (Stand C750, Hall 19). 

New and Efficient Production Solutions

At its Ipex stand, Muller Martini will give live presentations of highly automated and extendable, flexible solutions that can guarantee efficient production in a rapidly changing market environment:

* The latest developments for the Primera saddle stitching line at both ends of the performance range

* The new generation Presto saddle stitcher with even more flexibility for the entry-level range

* Further development of the Bolero perfect binder

* The latest solutions in variable size offset printing

Digital Solutions for New Growth Opportunities

The “Grow with digital solutions” motto is being used to illustrate how leading manufacturers of digital printing systems are successfully collaborating with Muller Martini. These solutions demonstrate that as the leading specialist for inline finishing, Muller Martini can provide digital printing solutions and offer new growth opportunities in the digital segment.

Increasing Productivity with New Support Services

Ipex also sees the launch of a new range of global services from Muller Martini. The range of international services will be standardized and expanded under the label MMServices. At its Ipex stand, Muller Martini will present the new MMRemote online service to demonstrate how service costs can be reduced and how production reliability and availability can be increased.

“A high level of availability from machines, efficient production, secure processes, and customizable quality for end products are all requirements necessary for achieving long-term success in the graphic arts industry,” explains Bruno Müller, Muller Martini CEO. “The innovations at our Ipex stand offer countless new ideas and solutions for all of these requirements. We are looking forward to seeing plenty of visitors at our stand in Birmingham.”