High-speed inkjet printing will revolutionise the printing industry with its impressive speed, and more and more printing machines and applications are in the starting blocks or are already being used in the first branches of industry. Compared to traditional printing processes such as offset, high-speed inkjet printers can complete small-volume print jobs in particular much faster. This higher production speed enables print shops to significantly reduce their throughput times and thus increase their productivity. Especially in areas such as direct mailing and transaction printing, where fast turnaround times are crucial, this technology offers enormous advantages.
Personalisation and Variable Data Printing (VDP)
An outstanding feature of high-speed inkjet printing is its ability to personalise. Variable Data Printing (VDP) allows print shops to customise every single printed piece. This ability to insert variable data such as names, addresses or individual messages makes personalised marketing campaigns cost-effective and efficient. Companies can thus create targeted and customised advertising materials that strengthen customer loyalty and increase the effectiveness of their marketing measures. In newspaper printing, it is certain that in a few years’ time not all readers will receive the same newspaper, but the newspaper will be individually adapted and personalised for each reader.
Cost structure and profitability
Another advantage of high-speed inkjet printing is the changed cost structure. While offset printing remains more economical for large print runs, high-speed inkjet printing offers significant cost benefits, particularly for small to medium print runs. The high set-up costs associated with offset printing are largely eliminated, allowing print shops to react more flexibly to smaller and varying orders. This reduces production costs and enables greater economic flexibility.
Material diversity and flexibility
High-speed inkjet printing systems are extremely versatile and can print on a wide range of substrates, including paper, cardboard, plastics and textiles. This variety of materials opens up new business opportunities for printers and allows them to expand their product portfolio. From books and magazines to packaging and labels, high-speed inkjet printing can produce a wide variety of products efficiently and in high quality.
Quality and colour rendering
The quality of high-speed inkjet printing has improved considerably in recent years. Advances in print head and ink technology have led to significantly better colour reproduction and resolution. High-speed inkjet printers now offer a print quality that comes very close to that of offset printing. These improvements make high-speed inkjet printing an attractive alternative for high-quality print products.
Sustainability
High-speed inkjet printing systems are often more environmentally friendly than traditional printing processes. They consume fewer resources, produce less waste and require less chemical processing. This ecological efficiency meets the growing demand for sustainable production methods and helps print shops to reduce their ecological footprint. This is particularly important given the increasing demand for environmentally conscious printing solutions.
Market changes and business models
The introduction of high-speed inkjet printing is leading to noticeable changes in the business models of the printing industry. Print service providers can focus more on specialised, personalised and short-term print jobs. On-demand printing services that can respond more quickly to customer requirements are becoming increasingly attractive. This flexibility enables print shops to tap into new markets and better adapt to the changing needs of their customers.
Integration with digital workflows
High-speed inkjet printing can be seamlessly integrated into digital workflows and management information systems (MIS). This enables more efficient production control, better data analysis and optimised operating processes. By digitising the entire production process, print shops can further increase their efficiency, minimise errors and improve their overall performance.
Outlook
Overall, high-speed inkjet printing will profoundly change the traditional printing industry thanks to its speed, flexibility, cost efficiency, variety of materials and sustainability. Print service providers who successfully integrate this technology will be able to secure competitive advantages, respond better to changing market requirements and tap into new business opportunities.
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