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Fujifilm and Heidelberg Take First Step Towards Industrial Digital Printing
HEIDELBERG, Germany, February 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
- New generation B1 digital inkjet printing machine meets future customer demand for
higher flexibility, productivity and versioning optionsÂ
- Industry leaders strategic co-development project enables innovative industrial
printing applicationsÂ
- Both companies expand new market segmentsÂ
- First Market Introduction as Heidelberg Primefire 106 at drupa 2016Â
FUJIFILM Corporation together with FUJIFILM Global Graphic Systems Co., Ltd. (Fujifilm)
and Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) extend their industry leading positions
with the first showing of a new B1 format inkjet printing machine to be demonstrated at
drupa 2016 as Heidelberg Primefire 106.
In late 2013 Heidelberg and Fujifilm formed a strategic partnership for the
development of a new industrial digital inkjet-printing machine. The new collaborative
approach using respective R&D resources has resulted in a brand new product in less than
24 months' time.
"In record time, Fujifilm and Heidelberg have jointly developed the world's first B1
truly industrial inkjet digital printing press," said Gerold Linzbach, CEO of Heidelberg.
"Our original partnership was based on a joint evaluation of Fujifilm's core inkjet
technology, and after two years of co-development, we remain convinced FUJIFLM is the best
partner. Thanks to our close cooperation, we can now present the new digital printing
system on our drupa booth, fully integrated into our 'Smart Print Shop' demonstrations." Â
"Thanks to our strategic partnership with Heidelberg, the major provider and partner
for the global printing industry, we are now confident that we can meet the expanding
needs of the industrial packaging market," said Shigetaka Komori, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of FUJIFILM Corporation. "The new B1 machine enhances the range and
application of Fujifilm inkjet technology from our proven Jet Press 720 series in the B2
space. Fujifilm will continue to innovate and deliver value to the growing digital
printing industry by expanding our core inkjet technologies which is the cornerstone of
this new B1 machine."
The new print engine design will incorporate Samba state-of-the-art MEMS printhead
technology from FUJIFILM Dimatix Inc. Fujifilm's water-based pigment ink with Rapic
technology for high-definition imaging will meet food packaging safety regulations.
Fujifilm's inkjet technology will work together with Heidelberg's world-class developments
in press manufacturing and system integration capabilities to achieve quality output
comparable to offset with superior consistency and reliability. The new machine will be
driven by the Heidelberg Prinect Digital Front End (DFE) to optimize workflow and quality.
The system design will enable printers to develop new applications from a fully
digital-based system for customization, variable data printing, and targeted marketing
applications. Fujifilm's newly developed 7-color inks (CMYK, orange, green, and violet)
and Heidelberg's varnish will improve the range of digital applications through a wide
color space and accessibility to various commercial substrates.
Heidelberg will showcase the machine and the end-to-end benefits of the new
configuration during the upcoming drupa exhibition on its booth in hall 1. As a strategic
partner, Fujifilm will exhibit their wide range of OEM capabilities in hall 1 with various
inkjet products, including the Samba printhead with unique and highly sophisticated ink
recirculation design, driving differentiation of the world-class innovative printing
device.
Both Fujifilm and Heidelberg are planning to market and sell the new solution to their
key customers. Commercialization for the new platform is planned in the latter part of
2017. Â First machine installation for field testing is planned after the drupa exhibition.
FUJIFILM Corporation:Â
FUJIFILM Corporation is one of the major operating companies of FUJIFILM Holdings.
Since its founding in1934, the company has built up a wealth of advanced technologies in
the field of photo imaging, and Fujifilm is now applying these technologies to other new
business fields. Fujifilm brings continuous innovation and leading-edge products to a
broad spectrum of industries including medical systems / life sciences, graphic arts,
document solutions, highly functional materials such as electronic materials, optical
devices and digital imaging. Fujifilm aims to help enhance the quality of life of people
worldwide by providing top-quality products and services with its leading-edge,
proprietary technologies. Through its corporate philosophy, Fujifilm demonstrates its
commitment to making a significant contribution to society.
http://www.fujifilm.com
FUJIFILM Global Graphic Systems Co., Ltd.:Â
FUJIFILM Global Graphic Systems Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM Corporation,
provides products and services to the worldwide graphic printing industry as Graphic
System business headquarters. The company supplies materials, equipment, workflow, and
solutions in offset printing, digital inkjet printing, POD, and package printing. It is
also recognized as the leading provider of computer-to-plate (CTP) plates.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG:Â
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft (Heidelberg) has been a major provider
and reliable partner to the global printing industry for many years. We offer our
customers all the components tailored to their requirements for successful business
operations, primarily focusing on efficient and reliable production processes,
economically optimal investments and smooth access to all necessary materials. Our
business model is based on the three pillars of equipment, service and consumables. These
form the foundation for our future growth as we continue to develop from being a
technology-driven company to a market- and customer-oriented one. Heidelberg's goal is to
increase the share of consolidated sales attributable to services and consumables to over
50 percent. With our own sales and service branches and via partners, we supply our
customers all over the world with products, services and consumables, generating
consolidated sales of around EUR 2.3 billion in the 2014/2015 reporting year.
http://www.heidelberg.com
Important Note:Â
This press release contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions and
estimations by the Management Board of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft.
Even though the Management Board is of the opinion that those assumptions and estimations
are realistic, the actual future development and results may deviate substantially from
these forward-looking statements due to various factors, such as changes in the
macro-economic situation, in the exchange rates, in the interest rates and in the print
media industry. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft gives no warranty and does
not assume liability for any damages in case the future development and the projected
results do not correspond with the forward-looking statements contained in this press
release.
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For further information, please contact:Â
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FUJIFILM CorporationÂ
Media Contact Â
Corporate Communications Div.Â
TEL: +81-3-6271-2000
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Customer Contact Â
Please contact your nearest Fujifilm office.Â
For information on Fujifilm subsidiaries and distributors, please access the following
URL.Â
http://www.fujifilm.com/worldwideÂ
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Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AGÂ
Business MediaÂ
Thomas FichtlÂ
Phone: +49(0)6222-82-67123Â
E-mail: thomas.fichtl@heidelberg.com Â
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Trade MediaÂ
Matthias HartungÂ
Telefon: +49-6222-82-67972Â
E-Mail: Matthias.Hartung@heidelberg.com Â
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Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Fujifilm and Heidelberg Take First Step Towards Industrial Digital Printing
HEIDELBERG, Germany, February 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
- New generation B1 digital inkjet printing machine meets future customer demand for
higher flexibility, productivity and versioning optionsÂ
- Industry leaders strategic co-development project enables innovative industrial
printing applicationsÂ
- Both companies expand new market segmentsÂ
- First Market Introduction as Heidelberg Primefire 106 at drupa 2016Â
FUJIFILM Corporation together with FUJIFILM Global Graphic Systems Co., Ltd. (Fujifilm)
and Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) extend their industry leading positions
with the first showing of a new B1 format inkjet printing machine to be demonstrated at
drupa 2016 as Heidelberg Primefire 106.
In late 2013 Heidelberg and Fujifilm formed a strategic partnership for the
development of a new industrial digital inkjet-printing machine. The new collaborative
approach using respective R&D resources has resulted in a brand new product in less than
24 months' time.
"In record time, Fujifilm and Heidelberg have jointly developed the world's first B1
truly industrial inkjet digital printing press," said Gerold Linzbach, CEO of Heidelberg.
"Our original partnership was based on a joint evaluation of Fujifilm's core inkjet
technology, and after two years of co-development, we remain convinced FUJIFLM is the best
partner. Thanks to our close cooperation, we can now present the new digital printing
system on our drupa booth, fully integrated into our 'Smart Print Shop' demonstrations." Â
"Thanks to our strategic partnership with Heidelberg, the major provider and partner
for the global printing industry, we are now confident that we can meet the expanding
needs of the industrial packaging market," said Shigetaka Komori, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of FUJIFILM Corporation. "The new B1 machine enhances the range and
application of Fujifilm inkjet technology from our proven Jet Press 720 series in the B2
space. Fujifilm will continue to innovate and deliver value to the growing digital
printing industry by expanding our core inkjet technologies which is the cornerstone of
this new B1 machine."
The new print engine design will incorporate Samba state-of-the-art MEMS printhead
technology from FUJIFILM Dimatix Inc. Fujifilm's water-based pigment ink with Rapic
technology for high-definition imaging will meet food packaging safety regulations.
Fujifilm's inkjet technology will work together with Heidelberg's world-class developments
in press manufacturing and system integration capabilities to achieve quality output
comparable to offset with superior consistency and reliability. The new machine will be
driven by the Heidelberg Prinect Digital Front End (DFE) to optimize workflow and quality.
The system design will enable printers to develop new applications from a fully
digital-based system for customization, variable data printing, and targeted marketing
applications. Fujifilm's newly developed 7-color inks (CMYK, orange, green, and violet)
and Heidelberg's varnish will improve the range of digital applications through a wide
color space and accessibility to various commercial substrates.
Heidelberg will showcase the machine and the end-to-end benefits of the new
configuration during the upcoming drupa exhibition on its booth in hall 1. As a strategic
partner, Fujifilm will exhibit their wide range of OEM capabilities in hall 1 with various
inkjet products, including the Samba printhead with unique and highly sophisticated ink
recirculation design, driving differentiation of the world-class innovative printing
device.
Both Fujifilm and Heidelberg are planning to market and sell the new solution to their
key customers. Commercialization for the new platform is planned in the latter part of
2017. Â First machine installation for field testing is planned after the drupa exhibition.
FUJIFILM Corporation:Â
FUJIFILM Corporation is one of the major operating companies of FUJIFILM Holdings.
Since its founding in1934, the company has built up a wealth of advanced technologies in
the field of photo imaging, and Fujifilm is now applying these technologies to other new
business fields. Fujifilm brings continuous innovation and leading-edge products to a
broad spectrum of industries including medical systems / life sciences, graphic arts,
document solutions, highly functional materials such as electronic materials, optical
devices and digital imaging. Fujifilm aims to help enhance the quality of life of people
worldwide by providing top-quality products and services with its leading-edge,
proprietary technologies. Through its corporate philosophy, Fujifilm demonstrates its
commitment to making a significant contribution to society.
http://www.fujifilm.com
FUJIFILM Global Graphic Systems Co., Ltd.:Â
FUJIFILM Global Graphic Systems Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM Corporation,
provides products and services to the worldwide graphic printing industry as Graphic
System business headquarters. The company supplies materials, equipment, workflow, and
solutions in offset printing, digital inkjet printing, POD, and package printing. It is
also recognized as the leading provider of computer-to-plate (CTP) plates.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG:Â
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft (Heidelberg) has been a major provider
and reliable partner to the global printing industry for many years. We offer our
customers all the components tailored to their requirements for successful business
operations, primarily focusing on efficient and reliable production processes,
economically optimal investments and smooth access to all necessary materials. Our
business model is based on the three pillars of equipment, service and consumables. These
form the foundation for our future growth as we continue to develop from being a
technology-driven company to a market- and customer-oriented one. Heidelberg's goal is to
increase the share of consolidated sales attributable to services and consumables to over
50 percent. With our own sales and service branches and via partners, we supply our
customers all over the world with products, services and consumables, generating
consolidated sales of around EUR 2.3 billion in the 2014/2015 reporting year.
http://www.heidelberg.com
Important Note:Â
This press release contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions and
estimations by the Management Board of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft.
Even though the Management Board is of the opinion that those assumptions and estimations
are realistic, the actual future development and results may deviate substantially from
these forward-looking statements due to various factors, such as changes in the
macro-economic situation, in the exchange rates, in the interest rates and in the print
media industry. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft gives no warranty and does
not assume liability for any damages in case the future development and the projected
results do not correspond with the forward-looking statements contained in this press
release.
Â
For further information, please contact:Â
EmptyBreak:MARKERÂ
FUJIFILM CorporationÂ
Media Contact Â
Corporate Communications Div.Â
TEL: +81-3-6271-2000
Â
Â
Customer Contact Â
Please contact your nearest Fujifilm office.Â
For information on Fujifilm subsidiaries and distributors, please access the following
URL.Â
http://www.fujifilm.com/worldwideÂ
EmptyBreak:MARKERÂ
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AGÂ
Business MediaÂ
Thomas FichtlÂ
Phone: +49(0)6222-82-67123Â
E-mail: thomas.fichtl@heidelberg.com Â
EmptyBreak:MARKERÂ
Trade MediaÂ
Matthias HartungÂ
Telefon: +49-6222-82-67972Â
E-Mail: Matthias.Hartung@heidelberg.com Â
Â
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG