Koenig & Bauer recently concluded its Digital & Webfed Technology Days, showcasing future high-performance digital and CI Flexo printing technologies. The event highlighted innovations in sustainability and technology, offering exclusive insights into digital and CI flexo printing.
The Technology Days featured live product demonstrations on CI Flexo and RotaJET presses, allowing attendees to immerse themselves in Koenig & Bauer’s innovations. More than 150 participants explored the latest technology advances, including flexo printing on bio-based and biodegradable film with food-safe inks, and digital printing with water-based, food-safe ink and primers.
A key highlight was the unveiling of the XD Pro CI Flexo next-generation press, designed to meet market demands for short-run production agility and sustainable flexible packaging. The press combines decades of flexo printing experience with world-class engineering, enhancing performance reliability, process consistency, and efficiency.
The event featured presentations from industry experts, including Amazon’s Senior Partner Manager, Güneri Tugcu, who discussed digital transformation, and Koenig & Bauer’s Vice President of Digitalization, Sandra Wagner, who shared a vision of the future with Connect Packaging. Demonstrations included Koenig & Bauer’s energy management system VisuEnergy X and presentations on bio-based materials and barrier coatings by the Fraunhofer Institute.
Christoph Müller, CEO of Koenig & Bauer Digital and Webfed, described the event as “phenomenal,” featuring technology demonstrations, expert talks, interactive sessions, and a factory tour. He emphasized the diverse group of international participants, including globally recognized brands, and household names, providing insights into Koenig & Bauer’s innovation pipeline.
Koenig & Bauer will expand on its technology innovations at drupa (Hall 16, Stand A31) in Dusseldorf, Germany, from 28 May to 7 June.