Imaging giant Fujifilm had one of the biggest stands at the drupa, and used it to show a swag of new print solutions in commercial and packaging hardware, software and consumables.

Epson was exhibiting under its 'sho sho sei' spirit of innovation mantra, which translates as precision, compact and energy saving, manifest in a host of new technologies on its stand.

Epson was showing an enhanced version of its SurePress label press range, with the L4733, which Epson says is enabling printers to localise production.

Elitron cutting systems, now supplied in ANZ by Currie Group, had the Kombo SDC series cutting system, and innovative twin head Kombo THC high-volume non-stop cutter on its stand.

Canon Production Print had a host of new developments on its stand and ready for sale, including print technologies for commercial, wide format, corrugated, cartons and labels.

Bobst was all about digital connection and integration, highlighting belief in its software by having little in the way of equipment on its stand, but being fully focused on optimisation through software implementation.

Ball & Doggett represented several of the leading exhibitors at drupa, including HP, Roland DG, and Kornit, and was taking time to get to know the latest equipment it will be bringing to Australia.

Zünd launched its new Q-Line generation of cutters – with Board Handling System BHS180 and integrated Undercam optical capturing system – on the global stage for the first time.

XMPie showed its new Open XM technology, which it says gives marketers the freedom to fully leverage the latest web, email and mobile technologies, all while ensuring print and digital are in sync.

XSYS launched EcoFillX, a software feature developed for the ThermoFlexX imagers, which the company promises will significantly reduce washout solvent usage.

Screen launched a new roll-fed digital inkjet press, the Truepress Jet 560HDX, aimed at the commercial print sector, and showed the latest version of its Truepress Jet digital label press.

Xeikon launched what it says is the next evolution of Panther inkjet technology, with the new Xeikon PX3300HD 1200dpi digital press, and it had its new 500mm-wide TX500 using Titon toner on the stand.

Smartech represents several leading exhibitors at drupa, including Canon, HP, Epson, and Jwei, manufacturer of digital die-cutting and finishing solutions, where Print21 caught up with Brett Wark.

With its new generation of cutsheet colour printers, its first inkjet B2 press, a new continuous feed inkjet, and multiple software developments, Ricoh had an action-packed stand.

MIS developer Optimus focused on three product areas; its main Dash MIS platform, its web-to-print system, and the integration its offers through its open API solution.

Morgana had several new launches at drupa, as its parent company Plockmatic celebrated 50 years in business as a manufacturer of finishing solutions for the graphic arts industry.