18 technical
presentations will discuss the latest developments in direct-to-shape
decoration of plastics for various market applications during the second
edition of Direct Container Print conference. Organised by ESMA (European
Specialist Printing Manufacturers Association) with media support of
“Specialist Printing Worldwide”, DCP brings together machine manufacturers, ink
suppliers, colour management experts and curing system providers, as well as
printers, designers, packaging manufacturers and brand owners. The second
edition of the conference takes place on 27-28th November 2017 in Radisson Blu
Scandinavia Düsseldorf.
According to a
report by Smithers Pira, the global packaging market has been growing with 4%
per year and is estimated to reach 885 bn. EUR in 2020. The share of rigid
plastics in that amount exceeds 20%, with only PET packaging growing with an
estimated CAGR of over 5%. The advent of digital printing opened up new
decoration opportunities and at the same time, the traditional, screen and pad
printing technologies are not standing still. Launched in 2015, the Direct
Container Print conference focuses on techniques which enable premiumisation,
personalisation, mass customisation and “wow” effects in plastic containers in
various shapes, such as bottles, cups, pots, tubes or boxes.
“It is our goal to
demonstrate and explain technical opportunities which respond to the specifics
of such distinct and demanding markets as food and beverages, personal care,
cosmetics or pharmaceuticals. During DCP, we discuss aspects ranging from food
safe inks, to adaptable or standalone printing systems, handling variable data
and mass customisation techniques”, says Peter Buttiens, CEO of ESMA. “Why does
direct-to-shape raise interest of the brand owners? Compared to labels or
shrink wraps, direct print is not as easy to remove and replace, it involves
less process steps and less materials, such as adhesives or liners.”
DCP 2017 features
educational presentations which provide a comprehensive insight in all
processes contributing to an innovative, directly printed packaging. The
submitted titles include:
·
“Achieve perfect printing result on plastic objects with a scalable and
easy to use industrial system for screen printing” by Dr Bernard Fritsche from
Gallus
·
“Brand colour management: Meeting customer requirements and expectations”
by Gerrit Andre from ColorGATE
·
“Can digital direct printing spice-up your brands? Here is how” by
Jean-Marc Moriggia from Polytype
·
“Inkjet printing onto spheres” by Debbie Thorp from Global Inkjet Systems
·
“Label and Safety Data Sheet: Important information for workers‘ safety”
by Gabrielle Heller from ESMA Health, Safety and Environmental Protection
Committee
·
“Late stage customisation: Zero lead time, zero material waste and mass
customisation” by Peter Schkoda from Hapa
·
“Requirements for ‘low-migration’ screen printing inks for food
packaging” by Dirk Friedrich and David Turner from Marabu
·
“ServoJet approach to direct container decoration with inkjet process” by
Vittorio Ferrari from OMSO
·
“The importance of inkjet inks in direct to container applications” by
Phil Jackman from Sun Chemical
·
“The Omnifire world” by Bobby Kleinveld from Heidelberg
·
“UV print as a tool for prototype printing and industrial production” by
Uwe Niklas from Mimaki
·
“VDCIS industrial scanner for direct-to-shape prints” by Dr Nikolaus
Tichawa from Tichawa Vision
·
“What you need to know when specifying a UV-LED system” by Koen
Santegoeds from Integration Technology
Keynote speeches
complete the agenda with a holistic view of the supply chain, presenting trends
in packaging and challenges faced by the brand owners:
·
“Direct container decoration: Business cases regarding current
technologies, applications and challenges” by Jochen Christiaens and Oliver
Kammann from ESMA Expert Team
·
“Direct container printing opportunities for future growth across pharma
and other packaging” by Chris Waterhouse from iDiPac
·
“Direct digital print: Threat or opportunity for the label industry?” by
Sami Mulari from Alexander Watson Associates
·
“Global trends and how they shape the packaging requirements of the brand
owner” by Ger Standhardt from NVC Netherlands Packaging Centre
·
In the morning of the second conference day, the DCP Live panel
discussion will take place, featuring a specially selected panel of industry experts
answering questions from the audience about topical issues.
The full
conference programme is available at www.dcp2017.org/programme
Next to the
presentations, a networking arena will feature 25 international tabletops for
further technology and business information exchange. The companies present at
the tabletops include: Alexander Watson Associates, ColorGATE, ESMA Expert
Team, Gallus, Global Inkjet Systems, Hapa, Heidelberg, Integration Technology,
iDiPac, INX Digital, Isimat, KBA Kammann, Lüscher, Marabu, Mimaki, NV, OMSO,
Photo Electronics, Polytype, RKS, RUCO, Sefar, Sun Chemical, Tichawa Vision and
UViterno.
Altogether, an
audience of 120 technology suppliers and users is expected to attend Direct
Container Print conference 2017. For delegate booking please visit
www.dcp2017.org/registrations
