The bi-annual print trade show will return to Lucerne, Switzerland, for a four-day event which is set to include premieres of new printing solutions
Pre- and post-press printing manufacturer, Hunkeler, has officially announced its 15th bi-annual Innovationdays event for 2025.
The digital print trade show, which is set to include over 100 exhibitors from across the industry, will take place from February 24th to 27th at the Lucerne Exhibition Centre in Switzerland.
Among the exhibitors present will be major manufacturers of printing and finishing systems, software developers, and suppliers of finishing systems and consumables.
For 2025, the event has been given the slogan ‘Connect’. Focuses for the event will include the experience of comprehensive networking, the exchange of ideas, and the establishing of global business relationships.
Hunkeler has highlighted the originality of the event, saying it has always been “characterised by a unique concept”. The company says that owners, managing directors, and executives are able to meet in a “relatively small area” to exchange ideas and focus on new innovations.
Hunkeler have also highlighted end-to-end workflow automation as a major focus for this year’s show. Together with its partners, Hunkeler AG will be demonstrating a range of connected, automated production processes, designed for use on a wide variety of production systems.
In an industry release, Hunkeler says: “The degree of automation ultimately determines how economically and profitably production lines from the white paper roll to the end product can be operated.”
As with previous years, the event will also be used as an opportunity for manufacturers to premiere new products and solutions.
The 2023 event, which focused on the theme of ‘Next Level Automation’, showcased a number of world and European firsts.
Duplo used its presence at Hunkeler Innovationdays to host its European show debut of its DC20K single-pass sheet-by-sheet multi-finisher, the manufacturer’s first foray into B2 for multi-finishers.
Ricoh also demonstrated new technology at the show, unveiling its inkjet press capabilities with the global premiere of the Ricoh Pro VC70000e continuous feed inkjet press.
Hunkeler themselves used the event to premiere products, with the launch of its Starbook book production line, as well as its DocuTrim B2+ sheet finishing device, and BSM book sorting module.
The 2023 show reportedly attracted 6,700 visitors over the four days, with a total number of 14,300 visits from attendees.
Visitors and exhibitors attended the 2023 event from all over the world, with 21% attending from Germany, 20% attending from Switzerland, 9% from the Americas, and 7% from the UK. The remaining visitors included large percentages from the rest of Europe, Benelux, Asia, Africa, and Oceania.
Those wishing to attend the event have been encouraged to go to the Innovationdays website, where more information can be found including how to register. Entry to the event is free of charge.
