Koenig & Bauer Durst brings a new sensory dimension to printing
Koenig & Bauer Durst has a breath of fresh air. The German manufacturer of printing presses claims to have worked with perfumers and chemists to develop a technology for printing scents.
Olfactory cartridges would be integrated into its high-performance inkjet systems. The application would be manifold: a printed recipe that smells of hot lasagne, a postcard infused with sea air, or a wine box that smells of black berries. Enough to awaken the noses (and machines) of the industry.
Sensey relies on support-free printing
At the Sensey printing works in Saint-Laurent-Blangy, Pas-de-Calais, we've decided to go media-free. The announcement: a printer capable of projecting documents directly into the air, in the form of holograms.
Initial tests are said to be â??promisingâ?, with market launch scheduled for 2026. No need for paper, documents float in plain sight. A radical way of rethinking âeuros printing, or doing away with it altogether. The question now is how to archive the clouds.
Sculpteo dispenses with machines for craftsmen
At Sculpteo, it's time for a return to the handmade. The 3D printing specialist has announced that it is turning its back on machines to produce by hand, tool by tool.
Wood chisels, files and infinite patience would become the new standards of precision. The publication evokes a "craft revolution" that would give a more human touch to manufacturing. A hand extended to the crafts... or a sharp nod to the digital world.
DS Impression covers Strasbourg Cathedral
When it comes to large-format printing, DS Impression sets the bar very high. The Strasbourg-based printer announced that it had covered Strasbourg Cathedral as part of a campaign for Top Music. Nothing less.
A total covering visible only by appointment and for one day. A logistical challenge as much as a visual manifesto. An operation that commands respect... or imagination, depending on your point of view.
Ink that cuts: Cutink claims non-contact finishing
Bladeless cutting takes an unexpected turn in Lille. Three chemists claim to have invented an ink that cuts paper during printing, reveals Pascal Boulanger of .
Called Cutink, this formulation reacts to a UV + infrared combination to slice up to 7 mm thick. The 100'Filets start-up promises simple integration: just add a fifth color, and the sheets come out ready, with clean edges. Lace, microperfos, PVC... almost anything is possible. The army and the Élysée Palace are reportedly keeping a close eye on the project... ;)
