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SKSC (Smurfit Kappa Security Concepts), the internationally recognised high security printing and identity management solutions provider, has spent over €3 million on a bespoke security printing press and ancillary equipment. This considerable investment will support the company’s continuing growth and its delivery of tailored, dynamic and innovative solutions, that are designed to make the world a safer place, helping to protect against criminal elements. The RotateK press has been designed and developed to SKSC’s exact and unique specification, enabling the company to continue to deliver high security printing of items to existing and new clients across the globe including passports, birth certificates, motor tax and excise labels. It will also facilitate the introduction of new products to a wider market with, for example, the added capability [...]

Mimaki Engineering Co. Ltd., has announced the global launch of its carton ink cartridges. This revolutionary move replaces traditional plastic cartridges with an environmentally friendly paper alternative, marking a significant stride towards sustainability in the printing industry. The carton ink cartridges were initially introduced to the Japanese market in May 2023, and roll-out to the rest of the world starts as of today, with availability in the UK and Ireland expected later this year. Designed for use in Mimaki’s eco-solvent printers, these cartridges retain exceptional performance while significantly reducing environmental impact. By transitioning from plastic to paper, Mimaki has achieved a remarkable 68% reduction in plastic usage per cartridge. This innovative approach is projected to eliminate approximately 44 tonnes of plastic and 65 tonnes of CO2 emissions [...]

Visitors to Ricoh’s drupa stand will be invited to experience the HENKAKUVERSE, a virtual production environment where they can learn about how Ricoh’s leading edge technologies can be harnessed for the benefit of their print operations. The Ricoh stand at drupa 2024 will be in Hall 8a of the Messe Düsseldorf, Germany, May 28 to June 7. On the stand print specialists can engage with new technologies brought together for the first time including some that have never been seen publicly before in Europe, including the Dragon – the RICOH ProTM Z75 B2 sheetfed digital inkjet press. The first B2 perfecting (auto-duplexing) sheetfed inkjet platform using aqueous ink, accelerates the shift from offset to digital with higher print quality, faster turnaround times, and fewer demands on [...]