Podcasts From The Printerverse – Details, episodes & analysis

On this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew are joined by Dietrich von Seggern from callas software to discuss the critical role of prepress and PDF standards in the print industry, trends in print automation, and the evolving needs of the industry. Plus - Dietrich's takeaways from drupa 2024.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Dietrich von Seggern: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dietrichv/

callas software: https://www.callassoftware.com

PDF Standards in Prepress Automation: https://www.callassoftware.com/en/solutions/common-tasks/supporting-pdf-standards

Trends in Automation: https://www.callassoftware.com/en/solutions/for-our-industry

pdfCamp: https://www.callassoftware.com/en/events/2024/10/pdfcamp-24-fall-edition

pdfCamp 2023 recap video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTN76jb2vyg

ISO (International Organization for Standardization): https://www.iso.org/

CIP4 (The International Cooperation for the Integration of Processes in Prepress, Press, and Postpress): https://www.cip4.org/

European Color Initiative (ECI): http://www.eci.org/

Ghent PDF Workgroup (GWG): https://www.gwg.org/

PDF Association: https://www.pdfa.org/

Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/

McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/

Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

On this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew revisit Stefano Formentini, VP of Sales and Marketing for Meccanotecnica, to discuss his experience at drupa 2024, the latest advancements in book manufacturing, the shift from traditional offset printing to digital book production, global market insights on the adoption of digital printing, and how Meccanotecnica's advanced equipment is helping printers cut costs, reduce their footprint and tap into new markets.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Stefano Formentini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanoformentini/

Meccanotecnica: https://www.meccanotecnicagroup.com/

Book Automation (US & Canada): https://bookautomation.com/

Global Sales Network: https://www.meccanotecnicagroup.com/meccatec/en/sales-network/

Case Studies and Product Videos: https://www.meccanotecnicagroup.com/meccatec/en/video/

Assessment E-Book: https://s.assessmentinabox.com/s/bookautomation

drupa: https://www.drupa.com/

Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/

McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/

Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Jamie McLennan, Will Crabtree, and Deborah Corn discuss their experience of the International Sign Association's (ISA) SignExpo 2024, including standout tools, trends, and technological advancements. Ashley Crabtree joins us to share her perspective as a first-time trade show attendee.

Mentioned in This Episode:

International Sign Association (ISA): https://signs.org/

Sign Expo: https://signexpo.org/

Jamie McLennan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamieprints

DMR Graphics: www.dmr-graphics.com/

Innvoke: https://innvoke.com/ 

Will Crabtree: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-crabtree-b130a346

Ashley Crabtree: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-crabtree-09b445285/

Tampa Media: https://tampa.media/

Sign Parrot: https://signparrot.com/

813Shirts: https://813shirts.com

Gorilla Consultants: https://gorillagurus.com

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/

Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Donna Covannon, Director of Marketing at Xeikon, joins Deborah Corn to discuss the array of applications they enable to grow print business across an array of verticals, FDA-approved dry toner and the Cannabis connection, sustainability, and why mavericks and visionaries invest in their digital printing technology.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Donna Covannon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-covannon-mba-68b2015

Xeikon: https://xeikon.com/

Xeikon Cafe: https://xeikon.com/en/events/xeikon-cafe-north-america-2023-2022-12-12

BookBaby: https://www.bookbaby.com/

Printing Expo Online: https://www.printing-expo.online/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ 

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew recap 3 days of Hunkeler Innovationdays 2023 and the event's significance to the industry, discuss the printing technology showcased, software having its moment in the spotlight, and why you should consider coming to Lucerne in 2025.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Hunkeler: https://www.hunkeler.ch/

Hunkeler Starbook Webfolder: https://www.hunkeler.ch/loesungen/starbook-webfolder-buchloesung/

Hunkeler Starbook Plowfolder: https://www.hunkeler.ch/loesungen/starbook-plowfolder-buchloesung/

Hunkeler Innovationdays: https://www.innovationdays.com/en/

Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/

McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Daniel Erni, CEO of Hunkeler, joins Deborah Corn to discuss their Starbook WebFolder and PlowFolder launch in Lucerne, the customer-focused philosophy at the company that drives their research and development, and reignited industry passion sparked by the overwhelming success of Innovationdays 2023.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Daniel Erni: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-erni

Hunkeler: https://www.hunkeler.ch/en/home/

Starbook Webfolder: https://www.hunkeler.ch/en/solutions/starbook-webfolder-book-solution/

Starbook Plowfolder: https://www.hunkeler.ch/en/solutions/starbook-plowfolder-book-solution/

Hunkeler Innovationdays: https://www.innovationdays.com/en/

drupa: https://www.drupa.com/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Cathy Bittner, Strategic Business Development Manager, Verena Hahn, European Product Manager, and Jennifer Kolloczek, Senior Director, Marketing, Digital Production Printing & Solutions at Canon Europe join Deborah Corn at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2023 to discuss the new ProStream 3000, their creative and impactful programs that drive print, first impressions and highlights from Innovationdays.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Canon: https://www.canon-europe.com/

ProStream 3000: https://www.canon-europe.com/business/products/production-printers/digital-presses/prostream-3000-series/specifications/

Cathy Bittner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-bittner-40629428/

Jennifer Kolloczek: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferkolloczek/

Creative Futures: https://www.canon-europe.com/press-centre/press-releases/2022/05/on-demand-future-book-forum-2022/

Canon Future Book Forum: https://www.canon-europe.com/press-centre/press-releases/2022/05/on-demand-future-book-forum-2022/

Hunkeler: https://www.hunkeler.ch/

Hunkeler Innovationdays: https://www.innovationdays.com/en/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Mike Herold, Director of Global Marketing, Lisa Oakleaf, Director of Global Software Product Management, and Mark Little, Senior Manager of Marketing and Business Development, from Ricoh, join Deborah Corn at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2023 to discuss the launch of the Ricoh Pro VC70000e, software solutions to optimize productivity, and what drives innovation at the company. 

Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Mike Herold: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmichaelherold/

Mark Little: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marklittle29/

Lisa Oakleaf: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-oakleaf-6170a526/

Take a look at Ricoh: https://takealookatricohproduction.com/

Ricoh Pro VC70000e: https://www.ricoh-usa.com/en/products/pd/equipment/commercial-and-industrial-printing/continuous-feed/pro-vc70000-pro-vc70000e-color-continuous-feed-inkjet-printer

Ricoh TotalFlow Production Manager: https://www.ricoh-ap.com/products/commercial-industrial-printers/production-printing-software/totalflow-production-manager

Ricoh Supervisor: https://www.ricoh-usa.com/en/products/pd/software/commercial-industrial-printing/output-management-and-workflow/ricoh-supervisor

Ricoh ProcessDirector: https://www.ricoh-usa.com/en/products/pd/software/commercial-industrial-printing/output-management-and-workflow/ricoh-processdirector

Hunkeler: https://www.hunkeler.ch

Hunkeler Innovationdays: https://www.innovationdays.com/en/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Ayelet Szabo-Melamed, Vice President of Marketing at XMPie, Hubert Soviche, Global Vice President of the Production Life Cycle and Andrew Gunn, Global Director of Product Marketing & Product Life Cycle at Xerox, join Deborah Corn at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2023 to discuss the conversations that help customers grow, XMPie's vision for enabling print through digital marketing, Xerox's four pillars, and the success of Innovationdays 2023.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Ayelet Szabo-Melamed: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayelet-szabo-melamed-41b1781/

Hubert Soviche: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hubert-soviche/

Andrew Gunn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-gunn-10126b11/

Xerox: https://www.xerox.com/en-us

XMPie: https://www.xmpie.com/

XMPie Conference Series: https://podcasts.printmediacentr.com/xmpie-podcast-conference-series

FreeFlow Xerox: https://www.xerox.com/en-us/digital-printing/workflow/freeflow-core

Hunkeler: https://www.hunkeler.ch

Hunkeler Innovationdays: https://www.innovationdays.com/en/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ 

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Jeff Zellmer, Vice President of Global Sales and Strategy at Kodak, and Chris Manley, Sales at Graphco, join Deborah Corn at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2023 to discuss new technological leaps, the PROSPER ULTRA 520 Press, and the importance of community and conversations at Innovationdays this year. Listen closely for the bonus drop-in from Jim Continenza, Executive Chairman and CEO of Eastman Kodak.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Jeff Zellmer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-zellmer-59a460162/

Jim Continenza: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimcontinenza/

Kodak: https://www.kodak.com/

PROSPER ULTRA 520 Press: https://www.kodak.com/en/print/product/digital/inkjet-printing-presses/prosper-ultra-520

Chris Manley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cwmanleygraphco

Graphco: https://graphco.com/

Hunkeler: https://www.hunkeler.ch/

Hunkeler Innovationdays: https://www.innovationdays.com/en/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ 

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net