The Cardboard Packaging Manufacturers Association (KASAD) hosted an important technology gathering in our industry at our monthly meeting, featuring a live demo presentation by Heidelberg Turkey from the "Home of Print" facility in Wiesloch, Germany, operated by our printing press manufacturer Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG. Led by Heidelberg Turkey General Manager Selkut Engin and accompanied by Printing Products Manager Kutay Ercan, the 175-year history of Heidelberg and the 25-year history of Heidelberg Turkey were detailed, along with their innovative products and advanced technologies.
To summarize Heidelberg's recent transformation journey in the printing industry:
-Since 2012, it has optimized consulting and service processes by analyzing machine performance data. Heidelberg Cloud and Prinect workflow integration, which connect machines to the internet using smart connectivity technologies, enable remote maintenance and operational control.
-Heidelberg continues to lead the way in printing technology and constantly improves production processes with innovative solutions that shape the industry. In 2016, it adopted the "Push to Stop" philosophy, automating the entire process from prepress to printing without the need for operator intervention.
-In 2020, Heidelberg integrated robotic technologies into production, automating the stacking of printed sheets and the automation of mold feeding processes.
-In 2021, it began offering its customers more efficient and intelligent solutions with PAT AI, an AI-powered performance advisor.
-It advanced digitalization by expanding its cloud-based services in 2022 and 2023.
As a direct user of Heidelberg, we incorporate many innovations into our business processes, from production to cloud technologies, artificial intelligence to robotic automation, adding value to our operations. We closely follow these technological transformations and continue to evaluate collaboration opportunities in order to provide our customers with more efficient, faster, and higher-quality products.