Grand showcase for BOBST

BOBST (10/B30-1–B30-3) will unveil groundbreaking innovations spanning flexible packaging, labels, folding cartons, corrugated board and services. Key announcements include enhancements to BOBST Connect, a cloud-based platform improving productivity with workflow management, as well as energy monitoring to track real-time energy consumption. Additionally, BOBST will introduce application management consulting services focusing on workflow automation, colour optimisation and sustainability.

In the flexible packaging sector, BOBST will introduce smartGRAVURE, revolutionising gravure printing with automation and digitalisation. The OEM will also launch the EXPERTLAM 900 coater and laminator, offering flexibility and productivity.

For labels, BOBST presents a closed-loop workflow ecosystem and oneECG for colour consistency between digital and flexo printing. It will also expand sustainable solutions with oneBarrier/FibreCycle for UV-based inline flexo presses.

In folding cartons, BOBST introduces the EXPERTCUT 106 PER die-cutter with increased performance and sustainability impact. It will also demonstrate TooLink, a digital platform enhancing production flexibility on folder-gluers.

In corrugated board, BOBST will showcase robotic solutions for loading and palletising, alongside extensions to its FFG portfolio and the MASTERFLEX HD+ flexo printer for unmatched productivity.

Expanded services include an updated BOBST Connect platform, extended capacity at the EMEA Logistics Hub, Remote Assistance via TeamViewer and an Operational Excellence Program.

The new, updated BOBST Connect: Providing digital solutions to prepare, produce, react to, maintain, and optimise the production workflow of a job. BOBST Connect is a one-stop shop for increasing productivity capability at every stage. 

Extended capacity of the EMEA Logistics Hub: BOBST’s Genk facility allows them to serve customers with speed and efficiency. BOBST is extending its capacity by more than 60% this year to increase customer reach, increase service quality, while ensuring that the site meets the highest sustainability certifications. 

Remote assistance with TeamViewer: The Remote Assistance service, which includes video with augmented reality support using TeamViewer, allows fast, high-priority remote resolution of electrical and mechanical problems, and reduced downtime. The feature now includes live caption and chat translation.

Operational Excellence Program: Through the Operational Excellence program, customers get support to drive continuous improvements with our combined data analysis, process expertise and proven consultancy. 

Meanwhile, BOBST’s commitment to sustainability – both for its own operations and helping its customers to achieve their sustainability goals – is reflected across multiple streams and in all the new solutions announced today. The company has stated that all new machines purchased in 2024 will benefit from at least between 10% and 20% efficiency and productivity improvements, from reductions in waste, substrate, and energy usage. 

At drupa 2024, attendees can follow a personalised walkthrough of the comprehensive and integrated solutions for the packaging industry, including applications, services and software.