Challenges and. Opportunities of. Digital Printing. Andreas Koch Managing Director Digital Division

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1 Challenges and Opportunities of Digital Printing Andreas Koch Managing Director Digital Division

2 Contents Why digital printing? The Marabu way Ink technologies Case study 2

3 Why digital printing? You can apply a ink drop: in the position you want in the size you want in any color you want on any substrate you want and how often you want 3

4 Why digital printing? Performance indicators of the past Productivity in sheets/h High standardisation High printing quality and consistency.. driven by increasing print run length! 4

5 Why digital printing? Performance indicators today Productivity in number of print jobs per day High standardisation High print quality and consistency + Reduction of waste Reduction of downtime Reduction of inventory. driven by decreasing print run length! 5

6 Why digital printing? The features of inkjet Non impact printing The Image is generated per single print Easy to install printing unit Photo-realistic print quality Variety of printing inks/liquids 6

7 Why digital printing? Success factors Faster and more economic print-heads Reliable single pass printing Jetting of higher viscosity inks/liquids Innovative inkjet inks and liquids 7

8 The Marabu way Ink technologies are driving the success of new inkjet applications (source: IMI Academy) 8

9 The Marabu way Inkjet inks The complementary technology to screen and pad printing Established industrial ink supplier High performing printed surfaces Process understanding Ink system provider Screen, Pad, Inkjet, Coating 9

10 The Marabu way Challenges Inkjet developement High purity raw materials low salt content, Low viscosity adjustment / stability 4 mpas 15 mpas Jet-ability > 50 khz / < 20 µm High durable ink film Benchmark screen and pad Compatibility with print-head materials Material interaction 10

11 The Marabu way Compromise of ink properties UV Inkjet inks Reactivity 6 Resistance Colour Density Odour Adhesion Rigid UV-Inkjet Ink Flexible UV-Inkjet Ink Flexibility 11

12 The Marabu way Challenges Inkjet ink production Minimal particle size <150 nm Stable dispersion through shelf life > 1 year Degassing before packing < 1 mg/liter Variety of containers bottle, bag, cartridges, pouches,.. 12

13 The Marabu way Challenge Inkjet ink production Dispersion process 13

14 Ink Technologies Digital Product Portfolio Solvent Inkjet UV - Inkjet Water-based resin Inkjet Dye-Sublimation Inkjet Liquid coatings 14

15 Ink Technologies Applications Signage Soft Signage POP Indoor Decoration Apparel Packaging Industrial Solvent UV Water-Based Dye-Sublimation 15

16 Ink Technologies Wide-Format segment Global market share by ink technology, and machine shippments. Source: Infotrend 2013 Q4 to 2014 Q3 16

17 Ink Technologies Wide-Format segment Global market share by ink technology, and machine shippments per region Source: Infotrend 2013 Q4 to 2014 Q3 17

18 Ink Technologies Solvent based inkjet inks Comparison with UV and water-based Pros Established technology Good drying properties Good adhesion Cost efficient Cons VOCs Limited resistance Production speed Limited applications 18

19 Ink Technologies Solvent based inkjet inks Market position Slowed but continuous growth Increasing share of alternative inks Main technology for Wide-Format printing Maintaining market share for Super-Wide-Format printing 19

20 Ink Technologies Solvent based inkjet inks Marabu s position Ongoing development of inks for the latest printer generation Offering of dedicated ink supply solutions Sales via global distribution partners 20

21 Ink Technologies UV- inkjet inks Comparison with Solvent and water-based Pros Established technology Instant cure Good adhesion range High resistance Cons Aerosols (Monomer) High energy consumption Reclassification of raw materials Migration Thick ink film layer 21

22 Ink Technologies UV - inkjet inks Market position Fast growing technology Leading technology for many industrial applications Machine manufacturer needs to be open to implement multiple ink suppliers 22

23 Ink Technologies UV - inkjet inks Marabu s position Ongoing development of inks for the latest printer generation Offering of suitable ink supply solutions Sales via global distribution partners Industrial and OEM projects 23

24 Ink Technologies Water-based resin inkjet inks Comparison with UV and Solvent Pros Non - hazardous Odourless Good range of adhesion Cons Complex drying High energy consumption Limited chemical resistance Various applications possible 24

25 Ink Technologies Water-based resin inkjet ink Market position Fast growing technology The alternative for graphic and industrial applications Sustainable technology 25

26 Ink Technologies Water-based resin inkjet ink Marabu s position Technology forerunner Offering the alternative to Latex Industrial applications 26

27 Ink Technologies Water-based resin inkjet ink Applications Graphics Commercial printing Decor printing Wallcovering Packaging Toys Medical products Interior design.. 27

28 Ink Technologies Dye-Sublimation Inkjet ink Comparison with Disperse, Acid, Reactive inks Pros Dry process Cost-efficient Usage of standard printer Cons Limited to Polyester, Polyamide fabrics Limited resistance Wide range of applications 28

29 Ink Technologies Dye-Sublimation Inkjet ink Market position Fast growing technology Soft-signage gains market share Growth in industrial applications 29

30 Ink Technologies Dye-Sublimation Inkjet ink Marabu s position Further development of the product range Entering new markets Global sales via distribution partners 30

31 Case study Textile Printing Company profile Bort Medical Leading manufacturer of medical bandages Portfolio of 500 different products Lot size between 10 and units 31

32 Case study Textile Printing Current Technology Production with knitting machines Polyester and Polyamide fabrics Conventional tag, sewn Decoration via colored knitting only 32

33 Case study Textile Printing Requirements - process / product Cost efficient decoration of reduced lot sizes Personalisation of bandages Differentiation by unique printed designs Tag less 33

34 Case study Textile Printing Requirements decoration technology High flexible ink film Water resistant High color density High print quality 34

35 Case study Textile Printing Dye- Sub. Textile Transfer Direct printing Pad Printing Flexibility Water resistant Color density Printing Quality Personalisation Integration (Production)

36 Case study Textile Inkjet Direct printing Ink system: Maqua Jet DA-E Print-head: Epson DX-5 36

37 Case study Textile Inkjet Textile transfer Ink system: Maqua Jet DA-E Print-head Epson DX-5 37

38 Case study Textile Inkjet Dye-Sublimation Ink system: Texa Jet DX-SHE Print-head: Epson DX-5 38

39 Case study Textil Pad Printing Pad Printing Ink system: Tampatex TPX 39

40 Case study Textile Printing Project Status Production of samples (Marabu) Presentation of the results (Marabu) Decision about suitable technology (Bort + Marabu) Implementation of technology (Bort + machine manufacturer) 40

41 Target Customer Satisfaction Technical support Quality Patient Loyal (Randomly selected Marabu customers) Process understanding Listening Flexible Innovative Sustainable Consultancy Professional Efficient 41

42 Thank you Marabu GmbH & Co.KG