Thanks to all your cooperation, the drupa2024, in total 11 days successfully ended!!

Once again, we were so happy to see our valuable partners, colleagues, precious customers, business stakeholders and all valuable audiences from all over the world, and like to express our sincere gratitude to all of them from the bottom of our hearts. Without having your strong support, we could not achieve a big success in drupa 2024. We strongly hope that you also made good result and experience in this drupa 2024!

Let us look forward to seeing all of you again sometime in the next opportunity, and we are herein committed to keep you in touch on every single occasion constantly planning the future promotional events. RMGT keeps going forward and stays tuned to the future of RMGT's activity. We wish you all the best and assist in your potential for your bright future!
See you at the next event!

The day 9th of drupa 2024 finished.

Today, we RMGT were happy to welcome Japanese customers and relevant business partners from Japan attended by RMGT salespersons. They enjoyed our exhibited facilities and press demonstrations, and in the evening, we had a get-together at the restaurant in Köln and enjoyed toasting German beers with wonderful local meals. We hope everyone had a nice experience visiting Germany and they will safely return to Japan.

The day 4th was over. RMGT has been always appealing to innovative new technology for the future of the printing industry under the slogan "Assist Your Potential" to share with all our precious customers and business partners. Today, we would like to take up two conceptual items being highlighted at our booth as a new part of our innovation, where one is the EB(Electron beam) curing sheet-fed printing system and another is Smart Factory concept.

EB curing sheet-fed printing system (Reference exhibit):

RMGT is proceeding with a development of EB cured sheet-fed printing system in cooperation with NHV Corporation (https://www.nhv.jp/en/) who is the original supplier of EB processing devices and artience (Toyo Ink Co., Ltd.) This is an additional innovative curing possibilities to the customers. We prepare a corner introducing this EB cure system by showing Its mock-up as well as the printed samples. "EB curing sheet-fed printing system" is attracting attention as an environmentally friendly technology from the packaging industry because it does not require any organic solvent and photo initiator in comparison with conventional UV curing systems.
(NOTE: This facility exhibits samples only under the developing process.)

Smart factory concept (Video introduction) :

Through the seamless integration of people, machinery and systems, smart factory of the future is responding to accelerating market trends, with an ideal production system where flexibly meets changing demand. RMGT claims that automated labour-saving presses of the future will enhance print quality and shorten make-ready times, using IoT and cloud technologies for real-time visualisation of press operating conditions.
At RMGT smart factory corner, we introduce RMGT Press Information Cloud whch is the function to enable visualization of printing production and press staus by using RMGT Cloud. These information can be accumulaed and Press Information Cloud creates several kinds of productivity report for analysis automatically.

We RMGT is always sending our sincere commitment to dedicate to our precious business partners by creating the future of the printing industry under the slogan "Assist Your Potential".

The day 3rd was again successfully ended! Continuing the topics about the press demonstration since yesterday, let us share with you printing demos of 970PF-8+LED-UV today, as the press configuration as shown below layout. The printing machine is configured with LED-UV and the printing quality control system, PQS-D(I+C+R). Demonstrating Autonomous operation utilizing "Smart Assist Printing (SAP)" with continuous 2 jobs by one-push button's operation. We showed the both sided printing of A4 size 8-up image in the first job and A1 size poster image in the second job. In this demo, by only pushing one button, we conducted autonomous non-stop printing operation of these 2 printing jobs with each 300 sheets at maximum 15,000S.P.H., by using the Smart Assist Printing function.

970PF-8 with PQS-D(I+C+R)

We are exhibiting RMGT 970PF-8 with PQS-D and showing our autonomous printing through 2 jobs of continuous printing by one-push button.

Outline of specifications:

• Maximum paper size is 965 mm x 650 mm.
• Paper thickness is from 0.04 mm to 0.5 mm.
• Machine speed at 15,000sph.
• Smart FPC (Full-Automatic Plate Changing System)
• Inline quality control system PQS-D

The 2nd day has successfully ended! Today, we would like to share with you the live demos by 1060LX-6+CC+LD with the press configurations as shown below layout. The printing machine is configured with Auto-non-stop feeder and Retractable coater functions with Lithec Litho-flash color control system and GEW LED-UV.
Under the concept "Further automation for package printing", we showed 2 different jobs continuously. First job was to show straight five color printing without putting the varnish over the printing, while printing, the plate for the coating tower can be changed by using the ''Retractable-coater with semi-automatic plate changing'' function, and secondly after changing the plates by Smart FPC, 2nd job started to show the chemical embossing printing by 6 color + OP varnish + varnish coater without stopping the paper feeding by the ''Auto-Non Stop feeder'' and the ''Delivery Shutter'' functions. Also, we showed the anilox changer system through the movie during the actual printing.
These automated features surely can contribute to labor-saving and manpower reduction for printing companies and also help to increase their productivity.

Please stay tuned ahead and keep enjoying the demo through the exhibition period!

RMGT 1060LX-6+CC+LD

We are exhibiting RMGT 1060LX-6+CC+LD and show our several unique and automated features.

Outline of specifications:

• Maximum paper size is 1,060 mm x 750 mm
• Paper thickness is from 0.04 mm to 1.0 mm with a skeleton type double diameter transfer cylinder
• Machine speed is at 17,100sph with high-speed package options including a front-lay swing paper guide, a side lay push-pull mechanism and a polygon type vacuum wheel
• Automatic non-stop feeder with resin pallet with legs
• Simultaneous full-automatic plate changing (Smart FPC)
• Retractable coating unit with semi-automatic plate changer
• Delivery shutter for non-stop operation
• Press Information Edge
• MCCSe (X-RITE made "INTELLITRAX")
• LITHEC made "LITHOFRASH" color control
• 450 mm plinth

We are very excited to announce that drupa 2024 has just opened and so many visitors and audiences were joining us at our booth and enjoying machine demonstrations today.

At drupa 2024, two sheet-fed offset presses are on display under the theme "Assist Your Potential with Technological Expertise and Constant Innovation.
One press is full automated RMGT 1060LX-6+CC+LD wide stock range 1,060 mm format offset press for packaging industry, and we demonstrate several automated features for labor and manpower saving and further productivity. Another is RMGT 970PF-8 A1-plus size convertible perfector for commercial and publishing industries, and we conduct autonomous non-stop printing operation of 2 printing jobs by one-push button.

We were happy to see so many visitors who were so excited to take a look at printed materials and displayed items as shown in the photographs below. All those visitors are always very welcome! We are looking forward to seeing all our precious customers for entire period!
Stay tuned ahead for RMGT's activity!

Time has come and flies fast! It's been 8 years since the last drupa 2016. The long-waited exhibition "drupa 2024" is ready to take off from May 28th Tuesday to June 7th Friday, 11 consecutive days just tomorrow. For more information, all about planning and schedules can be seen at the URL as follows where you may access and search anything you want to find:

1. drupa 2024 public main website: https://www.drupa.com/
2. Outline of RMGT booth: https://www.drupa.com/vis/v1/en/exhprofiles/gmaoEgDyQ96eDKkWsLpHVA

"drupa daily report" will be updated on our website on every occasion. Please check it out.
We are very excited about being ready to prepare all exhibited facilities and products in the RMGT booth.
Let's make drupa 2024 big success by uniting our power together.
See you all tomorrow at our booth (E11 / Hall 16)!!

1. Opening ceremony:

Mr. Hirokawa, President of RMGT gave a welcome speech to 154 valued guests from 24 countries. And Mr. Taguchi, General Manager of International Sales Dept., introduced RMGT's recent business situation, successful products, a start of operation of new No.3 factory and RMGT presentation at drupa2024.

2. Demonstration

We showed our new features and technologies under the theme of "Assist Your Potential". We demonstrated 3 kinds of press at our showroom to propose solutions especially for labor saving, autonomous printing and quality assurance.

Packaging segments

(1) 1060LX-6+DU+CC+2LD (Double delivery) with PQS-D (Inspection)

(2) 970ST-5+CC+SLD (Skeleton transfer cylinder) with PQS-D (Density tracking)

Commercial & Publishing segments

RMGT 970PF-8 with PQS-D Smart Assist printing function

Smart factory solutions

3. Get-Together

In the evening, we held a dinner party "Get-Together" at New Castle Hotel in Fukuyama. Mr. Urakami, President & CEO of Ryobi limited, Mr.Hirokawa, President of RMGT, Mr. Murashige, Vice President of RMGT Sales & Service, gave a speech to show our deep appreciation to all guests.

Following is a movie for RMGT 10th Anniversary Open House 2024.

Under the theme "Assist Your Potential with Technological Expertise and Constant Innovation," RMGT's exhibits and demonstrations will focus on two major concepts: "Further automation for package printing" and "Increased productivity for commercial printing through autonomous operation."

Presses on display will include the RMGT 1060LX-6 wide stock range 1,060 mm format offset press for the package printing market and the RMGT 970PF-8 A1-plus size convertible perfector for the commercial printing market, highlighting how the advanced automation and laborsaving technologies of RMGT presses are pioneering a new era for both package printing and commercial printing.

Press model exhibited

For the Package Printing Market

The 1060LX is an upgraded model that offers improved paper feed and delivery performance and a much shorter make-ready time during job changeover, significantly boosting productivity for package printing. The 1060LX's advanced features, which greatly boost package printing productivity through continuous operation and speedy job changeover, will be demonstrated using two printing images with special colors and coating varnish.

<Features>

• Continuous operation using an automatic nonstop feeder and delivery shutter*
• High-speed package printing of 17,100 S.P.H., including the use of a polygon type vacuum wheel at the delivery section and enhanced feeder-and-registration section functions that increase the printing speed for heavy stock*
• Simul Changer fully automatic simultaneous plate changer for fast job changeover, and a retractable coating unit (with a semi-automatic plate changer) that enables preparation for varnish coating to be performed while printing*
• Instant-drying printing using an LED-UV curing unit; capable of high-value-added printing such as chemical embossed printing*

*Option

For the Commercial Printing Market

Capable of handling the world's most popular A1-plus size, the 970 offers major cost advantages. This next-generation A1-plus size press is equipped with an array of advanced automation functions for assisting the operator, including Smart Assist Printing for automatic continuous printing of multiple jobs. Demonstrations will include continuous printing of two jobs using Smart Assist Printing, highlighting the higher operating rate for commercial printing as well as operation by entry level operators made possible by the 970's automation functions.

<Features>

• A perfecting device ensures stable paper transport and reversing even during high-speed printing, and an LED-UV curing unit* enables one-pass instant-drying perfecting
• A Smart-FPC fully automatic simultaneous plate changer with benderless plate clamp for quick job changes*, and a predictive control system quickly achieves the target density
• A PQS-D (I+C+R) printing quality control system checks the quality of every printed sheet*
• Automatic continuous printing of multiple jobs is made possible using Smart Assist Printing in combination with the PQS-D printing quality control system*

*Option

Other Exhibits

The RMGT booth will also include smart factory proposals for optimizing production by network connection of the printing processes, as well as the latest drying technology and other solutions.
We invite you to visit RMGT and experience these innovations for yourself!

Please refer to the following URL on the drupa 2024 official website for information on our exhibit.

>>drupa 2024

We hope to see you there!

These solutions were made possible by linking prepress, postpress, and other printing equipment from a diverse range of manufacturers.
Together with leading partner companies involved in the production of printed materials, RMGT assists printing companies in maximizing their potential.

Following is a digest movie (approx. 2'16") that reports on the exhibition of RMGT booth at IGAS 2022.

This corner introduced collaboration products from RMGT-CSPI (RMGT Consortium for a Sustainable Printing Industry) member companies to assist printing companies who are seeking to achieve the SDGs. The corner featured exhibit areas on solutions for each of the RMGT-CSPI themes of "Interconnection," "Automation & Labor-saving," "Maintenance," and the "Environment," and also introduced some of the initiatives undertaken by RMGT-CSPI member companies.

After five eventful days, the curtain closed today on IGAS 2022. We would like to thank the many visitors to the RMGT booth during IGAS 2022.

IGAS 2022 offered visitors an opportunity to learn more about RMGT, including our Smart Factory solutions for assisting the future development of printing companies, robot technology applications, and ongoing innovation in total printing systems. By continuing to work closely with RMGT-CSPI partner companies, we plan to be indispensable for the printing industry, moving steadily forward to create a bright future for printing together with our customers.

This corner featured RMGT's flagship RMGT 10 1,020/1,060 mm format offset presses. In addition to a video about the functions and features of the RMGT 10 1,020/1,060 mm format model, which offers much higher productivity for package printing, some user reports from Japan and overseas were introduced.

Corner for experiencing RMGT press maintenance services, including Remote Maintenance Systems*

This corner highlighted RMGT's innovations in the area of maintenance, one of the themes of RMGT's Smart Factory solutions. RMGT booth visitors were introduced to a service menu covering every aspect of maintenance, including remote support services, PDA inspections, improvement upgrades for existing presses, and maintenance supplies and parts. Visitors were also able to experience the operation of a remote maintenance system using a one-time password.

*Remote Maintenance Systems: Japanese market only

This report looks at some of the many solutions that RMGT introduced and exhibited at IGAS for assisting printing companies to make their printshops "smart factories."

RMGT Operation Management System

The RMGT Operation Management System connects all of the production equipment in the printshop via a network for visualization of operating status and enhanced interconnection between processes. The RMGT Cloud, MIS, workflow software, and all production equipment in the booth were connected via a network, enabling the job instructions, operating status of the press and other equipment, and the operating status analysis results to all be confirmed in real time.

Press Voice Assistant Tool (reference exhibit)

This is a voice assistant tool for automation of press operation using the operator's voice commands. Simply by starting with "OK, GT", visitors to the RMGT booth were able to experience an entirely new way to automatically operate the press using voice commands.

Plate Supply System (reference exhibit)

Together with a video about the plate supply system introduced in the demonstration of the 970PF-8, booth staff explained in detail this new system of process linkage for automatically sorting, transporting, and changing the plates for labor-saving operation.

Nipper automated guided vehicle*

The RMGT booth made full use of the Nipper automated guided vehicle. This corner highlighted the advanced features of the Nipper, including faster travel speed and enhanced safety. Visitors listened to explanations of how a Nipper operation management system or a web app on a tablet computer is used to remotely control the automated guided vehicle in sync with the press's operating status.

*Japanese market only

AI control

Big data collected from the press is analyzed using AI technology to further automate and optimize press settings and operation.

The key to boosting productivity for tomorrow's printing companies will be how successfully they can progress from increasing the performance of individual production equipment to become a "smart factory" through total optimization utilizing IoT and DX technologies. RMGT offers solutions based on technologies focused on the themes "Interconnection," "Automation & Labor-saving," "Maintenance," and the "Environment."

In this report we look at the demonstration highlighting the "Interconnection" and "Automation & Labor-saving" achieved through coordination between the 970PF-8 A1-plus size convertible perfector and various prepress and postpress processing systems.

The RMGT booth serves as a "virtual printshop," presenting a model case for a smart factory in which the presses are linked with various prepress and postpress systems from our partner companies. The demonstration followed the series of processes in the production of paper folders. After the press acquired the job data from an MIS via workflow software, the sheet pile prepared by the pile jogger was automatically supplied to the press's feeder section by automated guided vehicle.

The generated plates were sorted by job unit by the automated plate sorter and then transported to the press by automated guided vehicle. At the press, the plates were auto loaded into the 7th and 8th color units by the Plate Supply System, which is being shown at IGAS as a reference exhibit.

Sheets printed using the Smart Assist Printing automated operation functions are first transported to the jogging machine. After jogging they are transported to the cutting machine for cutting.
The machinery on exhibit is all networked for enhanced process linkage, highlighting the advantages of the cloud-based RMGT Operation Management System. IGAS visitors were able to experience RMGT's next-generation Smart Factory concept, in which all production equipment in the printshop is networked and automated guided vehicles move freely.

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