Ulrich Stetter is seeing red, but in a very positive sense: Redprintgroup.com is the new brand from Druckhaus Mainfranken, launched with a clear commitment to be the most affordable online printer in Europe. Is now the right time to start such a project? "Yes, absolutely," says Ulrich Stetter, CEO of Druckhaus Mainfranken.→
It is not so easy to reconcile commercial and production workflows. Kodak is currently trying to do this with the software providers Microsoft, PrintVis and VPress. The goal is to develop a comprehensive software solution for applications of all sizes. →
The Online Print Symposium 2021 is full of news: Start-ups can apply to present at the OPS and take advantage of completely new opportunities. In addition, the first speakers have already been announced and the Early Bird ticket deadline is fast approaching.→
Connecting software and ensuring data exchange between existing systems is one objective of the Industry 4.0 concepts. One difficulty encountered in practice is the automation of processes, as software packages are often incompatible. Interfaces between ERP system and production workflow are often non-existent or very expensive.→
Why are you a publishing freak? In other words, someone who, by Duden's definition, is enthusiastic about something in a way that seems excessive. Editors, media designers and publishers of all kinds have probably asked themselves this question at some point in the night while sitting at their desk in front of half-finished work. →
We constantly hear: Digitization has to move faster. In schools. In administration. Currently, of course, also with the health authorities, in order to get a better grip on the Corona crisis. And in the economy, as well. It's as if everyone believes that digitization could easily solve all of our problems. But we all know that this is not the case. →
Following Philip Rooke's announcement in an exclusive interview with Bernd Zipper, the Spread Group has now revealed the name of the new CEO. Dr. Julian de Grahl (47) will be the new CEO of the Spread Group. He will succeed Philip Rooke (52) on April 1, 2021, who, as he announced in the interview, is taking on a new professional challenge after 10 years at the helm of the Spread Group.→
200 companies are represented by the Verband Druck & Medientechnik Österreich ("Printing & Media Technology Association of Austria"). Membership consists of small businesses and international groups of companies in the printing industry and related professions. →
The beyond print team wishes all of its readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We'll be taking a break and will be back with fresh news from the industry on January 4!→
Haeme Ulrich is a consultant. The Swiss native has focused on leadership, digital transformation and multi-channel publishing. The Covid 19 crisis hit the printing industry hard. How do you assess the current situation and how are the companies you work with doing?→