Bobst networks packaging production

At a virtual press conference on 9 June, Bobst presented its new vision for the packaging industry, in which networking, digitalisation, automation and sustainability are the cornerstones of packaging production.

The aim is to support packaging manufacturers with a fundamental transformation so that they can better to the requirements of brand manufacturers can enter into. The company is now expanding its portfolio with additional intelligence, software options and cloud-based platforms.

In Bobst's vision of the future The entire value chain of packaging production is networked. Brand manufacturers, packaging manufacturers, tool manufacturers, packaging companies and retailers will be part of a seamlessly networked supply chain and will be able to access data throughout the entire process. All machines and tools will „talk“ to each other and transmit data seamlessly via a cloud-based platform that controls and monitors the entire production process with quality assurance systems.

Cloud-based architecture at the centre

At the centre of this vision is a cloud-based open architecture with Bobst Connect, which includes solutions for prepress, production, process optimisation, maintenance and access to markets. It ensures an efficient flow of data between the digital and physical worlds. It will orchestrate the entire production process - from the customer's PDF files to the finished products.

„The digitalisation of printing processes is the most visible element of progress in the packaging industry. In the coming years, we will digital printing and digital processing is expected to accelerate significantly. see. While the solutions are coming onto the market, the individual printing presses are not the biggest challenge for print shops and finishing companies. Rather, it is the entire production process, including finishing.”
Jean-Pascal Bobst, CEO of the Bobst Group.

Bobst also presents the latest generations of Laminating machines, flexographic printing machines, flatbed die-cutters, folder-gluers and other innovations that reflect the company's endeavours to change the industry.

„These new products and Bobst Connect are part of our vision for the future of packaging production, which access to data as well as management and control along the entire value chain builds. It will give packaging manufacturers and converters more flexibility and agility. It is crucial to provide brand owners, packaging manufacturers and consumers with quality, efficiency, control, proximity and sustainability. It is our responsibility to deliver innovations that fully meet these requirements.”
Jean-Pascal Bobst

No participation in drupa 2021

Bobst would still have been at drupa 2020. However, the company plans to skip Drupa, which has been postponed to 2021. The reason given for the absence is that the company attaches greater importance to its demo centres in particular. In addition, the company is increasingly on digital communication technologies, to stay in contact with customers. „Bobst will be less present at industry trade fairs in the future, thereby contributing to a significant reduction in environmental impact.“ However, at trade fairs in Asia - such as in China, India, Thailand and Bangladesh in 2020/21 - the company intends to still as exhibitor be there.

Source: Bobst