Norbert Kern, head of product management and process technology at Buhler, said that there is a lot of movement in the digital section, like inkjet and liquid toner printing processes. Though Kern said that the margins in these markets are under high pressure, he added that “if individualization is important, this technology will especially have a high potential and can be a game changer in the industry.”
Packaging, digital needs
The packaging industry is one of the strongest growth areas for printing. The needs of milling and mixing equipment for packaging inks differ from graphic arts, and suppliers are prepared to pr
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