Gravure association to host its first digital forum

The European Rotogravure Association (ERA) has confirmed the program for its first digital printing forum, an event intended to address the current state of the digital printing market and the opportunities for further development.

Gravure association to host its first digital forum

ERA Digital Forum takes place on June 20 in Munich, Germany, and includes presentations from printers, press manufacturers and consumables suppliers. Oliver Baar of KBA Digital & Web Solutions, HP’s Juergen Freier, Eberhard Waldhör of Arcolo, and Interprint’s Malte Tadday and Robert Bierfreund are scheduled to present.

ERA secretary-general James Siever commented: ‘Digital printing has grown far beyond its origins in producing office documents. It is not even restricted to documents; packaging and decorative applications are increasingly being served by digital presses on an industrial scale. How are printers who use conventional print processes to react?

‘Several gravure printers have already taken the step of establishing digital print capabilities for special jobs and very short run lengths, either within their existing premises or as separate companies.

‘It is therefore time to discuss the current state of this market, and the opportunities for further development.’

Download the ERA Digital Forum program below.