Print automation community Web Connect+will raise the bar for trade show demonstrations with a turnkey, end-to-end automated print productionexperience at Graphics Canada, May 11-13.
From designing a personalized product, to pre-flighting, digital printing and digital finishing, attendees will be able to see an entirely seamless workflow in action at the Web Connect+ Booth 5222.
Web Connect+ consists of 6 partners, both software and hardware providers, who will showcase a genuine first for an industry trade show.
Attendees will be able to create and personalize a product using the Infigoweb-to-print platform at the first stage of the experience.
The job will then be processed by SignificansAutomation, a solutions integrator that helps printers customize their workflow. It will then be sent on to imposition and planning software, Esko Phoenix (distributed by Enfocus), and lastly to Enfocus for pre-flight checks.
Motionalysis, which connects estimating, work order management and real-time data collection, will provide live tracking and shop floor analytics of printing and finishing equipment.
Ronikwill showcase their innovative flatbed printer, producing high-quality prints that will then be transported across the length of the booth for finishing.
Elitron, manufacturer of digital cutting systems, will begin the material cutting process with tight precision, so you can see the finished product take shape right before your eyes.
As well as seeing the entire workflow in operation, attendees will be able to book individual, in-depth demonstrations with each provider.
Chris Minn, Global Marketing Manager for Infigo, said he couldn’t wait to see the automated workflow in operation.
He said: “At Infigo, we have always stressed the importance of integration, and we have always tried to come up with more creative ways of demonstrating the product within the workflow. Since we created Web Connect+, along with the other founding members Significans Automation and Tilia Labs, we have held a number of webinars demonstrating how different systems can be connected and automated.
Now that we have more partners on board, it means we can create the ultimate automated print factory. Bringing this together has been a challenge, with so many moving parts involved, but we wanted to show the impact of a fully connected workflow.
I genuinely think it will be one of the main talking points at Graphics Canada and will set the blueprint for the future of print production.”
Marc Raad, President of Significans Automation, said: “Embracing best-in-class technologies and envisioning the future is crucial for staying ahead in today’s rapidly evolving print production landscape. From RPA to robotics, it’s clear that printers must adapt to the latest advances to remain competitive.
Obviously, you can show different technologies in isolation, but when they are tied together, attendees will get an entirely different perspective. I think many attendees will be blown away by how you can create a fully integrated workflow with little to no touchpoints and intense speed.
It's going to be an incredible few days.”
Elitron’s Marc Rannow said: “With advances in robotics and AI, we are genuinely seeing a new age of print production. When you put together the most innovative hardware and software providers in the print industry, you exceed expectations of what is possible within a digital workflow.
Attendees will see how you can not only keep the machines working 24/7, with very little manual intervention but also how you can ensure enough jobs are coming in to feed these high-speed presses and die cutters.”
Piet De Pauw, Head of Marketing, Enfocus, added: “The key to any successful technology company is a keen awareness of the underlying challenges their customers face. We take this philosophy to heart across the Web Connect+ community, which we have been discussing at length during our series of webinars.
Graphics Canada provides a platform for our incredible, technology-forward community to come together and not just talk about automation, open platforms, and connectivity, but actually show how these three drivers are imperative for today’s printers.”
Erin Hollandsworth, Co-Founder of Motionalysis, said: “We are seeing a significant shift in the printing industry. Gone are the days of taking large orders from a small number of clients to keep the presses running. Now we are seeing unprecedented demand for small personalized runs from a higher volume of clients.
To meet this demand, printers will need to keep up with the latest workflow innovations, and there will be no better opportunity to see this in action than at Graphics Canada.”
RimpyBhullar, Marketing Manager at Ronik Inc, said: “We are seeing a new age of print, enabled by digitization and driven by an increasingly connected society. We can’t wait to show off our latest print-on-demand solutions, but to see it as part of an entire workflow will be as thrilling for us as it will be for the attendees.”
Infigo’sCEO and founder Douglas Gibson will also be speaking on the main stage, discussing not only the technology that enables successful web-to-print but also the strategies behind it.
During his presentation entitled “Get Creative. Get Integrated. Get Online.” Douglas will discuss the components, culture, technology and mindset that have seen our clients reap significant success from web-to-print.
Significans Automation’s Marc Raad will explore the topic of “Why is Automation a Trusted Investment?”. Industry leaders agree that automation not only enhances productivity and efficiency but also reduces costs and mitigates risks, making it a reliable investment for businesses of all sizes.
Experience the future of print production firsthand at Graphics Canada. Visit us at Booth 5222 to see our fully connected workflow in action and schedule a demo with each Web Connect+ partner. Register for free at https://graphicscanada.com/register/ by using code GC23WEBCONNECT to save on admission for the entire show. We can't wait to see you!