The program for the second DIPA Symposium has been fixed. The Digital Printing Association (DIPA) conference on surface design with digital printing will bring together international experts and users from the industry on September 29, 2021, to highlight current trends on the topic of ‘Create your own Surface’, report on experiences, and provide space for exchange and networking.
The program for the second DIPA Symposium has been fixed. The Digital Printing Association (DIPA) conference on surface design with digital printing will bring together international experts and users from the industry on 29th September 2021, to highlight current trends on the topic of ‘Create your own Surface’ report on experiences, and provide space for exchange and networking.
Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the conference will be held as a hybrid event in Hannover this year. The presentations in German and English language will be translated simultaneously and they as well as the panel discussions will be streamed live from the H’Up in Hall 18 at the Hannover exhibition grounds. Registrations for participation in the conference – both in presence on site in Hanover and via livestream – are now open online.
The program consists of three thematic blocks, introduced by an opening keynote speech by Steffen Ort on the subject of: “From product to ecosystem: success criteria for digital surface decoration”. The process and innovation expert for digital print projects, will shed light on the ingredients required for successful digital print projects: business model, online connectivity, color and quality management, print technology.
The Sessions at this time are: Inks & Chemistry, Decor Design & Development, Technology & Software.
Following these, in the Q&A session, moderated by Philipp Henry from Homag Group, on ‘Singlepass & Multipass from the customer’s perspective’, Carsten Brinkmeyer, head of business development at Hymmen, and Tomio Kiyose, business development manager at Durst Group, will share their know-how. Again, attendees are invited to discuss with the experts on stage.
Digital printing has become a significant asset as a decoration technology that can be integrated into the coating line. It makes even the shortest print runs profitable, with maximum customisation and minimum lead times. These developments will be addressed by Mario Gazzani, business development manager at Cefla Group, in his presentation: ‘In Line Digital Printing’.
What is the Yellow Brick Road and what does it have to do with digital printing? Royce Dodds, specialist digital printing CC Group, Egger Holzwerkstoffe Brilon, explains what it’s all about.
The lecture series will conclude with a presentation by Duncan Ross, Commercial Director, AVA CAD/CAM Group. The expert will address the topic .From Design Development to Proofing to Digital and Analog Production’.
The program concludes with a Q&A session. Finally, moderators Stephanie Wagner, Deutsche Messe Hannover, Philipp Henry, Homag Group, and Oliver Lüdtke, ColorGATE, will summarise the results and highlights of the conference day.
