At drupa 2024, under the theme of Connected Automation, Komori will promote automation that maximizes customer value and propose solutions that are friendly to both people and the environment to make the future sustainable. Moreover, this time, it will announce new models of offset presses and digital machines. “Count on Komori as we race toward our next big goal, uniting as one to become a 200-year-old company. We are looking forward to seeing you at the venue,” says Satoshi Mochida, representative director, president and CEO, Komori.

The printing industry has undergone rapid change in recent years. The influences of social media, online advertising, rising raw materials and energy prices as well as a shortage of labor, have become critical issues. Moreover, because of spreading global environmental concerns, reducing environmental impact, decarbonization, and waste management have become urgent challenges. To address these worldwide issues head-on, Komori will show a wide range of technology with the theme of Connected Automation.

Connected Automation is a method that enhances the automation of operations by establishing a production site that links different devices from many sources and removes barriers between processes. The core system, KP-Connect, facilitates visibility, automation, and streamlining of the production site by connecting all equipment, from MIS to prepress, press, and post-press systems. This leads to the optimization of the entire process, ultimately maximizing productivity and profitability.

Furthermore, Komori’s printing presses have been updated to have a low environmental impact. Through improved controls, automation of quality inspections, robot logistics, as well as energy saving and paper waste reduction technologies, Komori promotes the construction of a smart factory that features safe and environmentally friendly operations for everyone.

At drupa 2024, Komori will show for the first time a new environmentally friendly offset press and a next-generation digital printing machine. Visitors will see a seamlessly connected smart factory utilizing Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) to link prepress and press as well as post press that incorporates MBO folding machines and the MBO CoBo-Stack collaborative robot. Pay special attention to the linkage of equipment in the post-press alliance stand that embodies Komori’s open innovation concept.

Jitender Rohilla, general manager-sales, Komori India, said, “The world is looking at the Indian market as one of the fastest growing markets in packaging and printing industries globally. We are very excited and ready to serve the industries with our existing and new launch (an offset press and digital inkjet press will be launched at drupa). Both the new launches are being developed to keep the present scenario in mind from the brands and packaging convertors’ side. Komori India along with Komori Corporation is working hard to offer relevant products and services are per customers’ demand. We are committed to the environment and our solutions are being developed to keep green and sustainable operations in concern. Thus, our existing and new products will be more applications-oriented and pro-environment friendly production.”