by DPS Magazine Staff
The Dscoop community is about 20,000 members strong. The organization is made up of HP Industrial Print and Large Format customers and partners. The organization’s annual networking event, Dscoop Edge, takes place this year in Long Beach, CA from May 14 to 17, 2025.
From networking to education and of course, entertainment, this year’s event hosts six tracks of learning sessions—Accelerate, Optimize, Innovate, Sell, Inspire, and Make it Real.
Keynote speakers include Taylor St. Germain, economist and senior consulting speaker; Dror Globerman, tech expert, public speaker, and content creator; Tony Hawk, skateboarding legend and entrepreneur; Daymond John, founder/CEO, Fubu and star of Shark Tank; Erin Meyer, company culture expert and best-selling author; and John Koller, head of print marketing, HP.
Above: Among the featured systems in ABG’s booth is the Digicon Series 3 with patented Fast Track Die, ABG’s flagship digital finishing solution.
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The show floor highlights a variety of partner technologies in software, workflow, and finishing. Here is a snapshot of partner experiences.
AB Graphics (ABG), booth 645, displays a selection of high-speed, advanced finishing solutions, including two machines tailored for the growing shrink sleeve segment—an area of increasing interest for label and flexpack manufacturers. Among the featured systems is the Digicon Series 3 with patented Fast Track Die, ABG’s flagship digital finishing solution. The Fast Track Die is a semi-rotary die-cutting module capable of running at speeds of up to 180 meters per minute (mpm), making it ideal for high-volume applications. Also displayed is the SR610 Seaming Rewinder, which is part of ABG’s sleeving technology suite. Complementing this is the TSR750 Turreted Seaming Rewinder, which also features Smart Wheel technology and offers uninterrupted operation thanks to its turret design.
CERM, booth 841, showcases how integration with industry-leading partners improves productivity and how its MIS software connects your entire workflow, helping you process more orders—faster and better.
Duplo USA, booth 331, exhibits its latest B2-format finishing solutions for HP Indigo users. Featured equipment includes the DuSense DDC-8000 B2 Raised Spot UV Coater, delivering dimensional effects; the DSM-1000 B2 Platen Die Cutter for precision packaging applications; the DC-746 B2 Slitter/Cutter/Creaser for efficient multi-function finishing; and the CF375 Creaser Folder for high-speed creasing and folding.
Enfocus, booth 840, highlights its solutions including the latest versions of PitStop, Switch, Griffin, Review, and Phoenix, all of which were updated at the end of 2024 with a host of new features, functionality, and integrations to boost productivity and profitability across the print workflow.
Esko, booth 741, illustrates how integrated solutions work together to deliver the quality, productivity, and efficiency demanded of today’s converters.
HP showcases proven innovations shaping the future of print across commercial, labels, and packaging segments as well as advancements in data-driven automation, simplifying operations, and seamlessly integrating with brands to fuel digital growth. On the show floor HP has a complete production ecosystem driven by the HP Indigo 120K and HP Indigo 18K Digital Presses—designed to showcase their unmatched versatility and productivity across a range of applications. It also demonstrates the power of the HP Indigo 200K Digital Press, highlighting flexible packaging production, a seamless end-to-end label workflow with an integrated slitter and ABG Fast Track.
Harris & Bruno, booth 522, showcases samples from both its ZRX for Digital Embellishment, as well as its ZRW for High-Speed Web coating. Both machines demonstrate advanced ZRX and ZRW technologies through a range of high-impact print samples. The ZRW enables high-speed coating in sync with HP PageWide Web Presses, while the ZRX delivers digital embellishment on uncoated media.
Hybrid Software, booth 849, presents its open architecture, industry leading prepress solutions, featuring new Packzimizer algorithms to optimize graphics onto various substrates and printing processes from label/roll manufacturing to large format output. Packzimizer intelligently analyzes order data to optimize the layout and repetition on a roll based on quantity, offering maximum substrate usage and press uptime.
locr GEOservices and MAPS, booth 528, provides personalized maps and geomarketing solutions for creative, cost-effective campaigns. It works worldwide with companies across all industries to enhance print and cross-media communications.
Mediaclip, booth 739, encourages visitors to explore its leading white-label personalization software. Whether it’s mixing in a dash of artificial intelligence or delivering serious personalization power, they’ve got fresh new features you won’t want to miss—come see how they’re taking product personalization to the next level.
Michelman, booth 339, helps converters succeed with shrink sleeve production and expand into new digital print opportunities. Its educational session, Shrink Sleeves: Not as Tough as They Seam, offers practical solutions for improving seamability, lowering press maintenance, and improving water resistance. Attendees can also explore Michelman’s portfolio of primers for HP Indigo and HP PageWide platforms.
Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc., booth 638, highlights Stello—its newest three-star HP Indigo-optimized paper. Stello’s Perfect White in both smooth and eggshell finish is engineered for premium applications like wedding invitations, photo books, and fine stationery. It showcases a full line of sustainable, FSC-certified digital papers designed for flawless performance and stunning print results.
Müller Martini, booth 238, is the world’s largest producer of print finishing solutions for commercial and book printers, trade binderies, newspapers, and digital book manufacturers. Through its innovative Smart Factory solutions, they are “Driving the Digital Transformation” with systems, software, and machines that optimize workflow and accommodate offset, digital, and hybrid printed products. With U.S. headquarters in Hauppauge, NY, Müller Martini provides responsive service and support to printers and binderies nationwide through their extensive sales and support team.
Nobelus, booth 545, features live demonstrations of silver halide replacement digital photofinishing on the Komfi Amiga 52 Emboss. Also, learn more about EcoElement PE Thermal Sealants and StrataFlex Thermal Pre-Lams, exciting new flexible packing structures specially designed to make thermal flexible packaging more efficient.
Rollem International, booth 533, displays the Insignia6H PLUS Die-Cutter. The Insignia Series are loaded with features including die-cutting, kiss-cutting, creasing, perforating, embossing, hole punching, automated waste removal, and a choice of delivery options. See the PLUS model featuring a touch screen control, ideal for digital print users who change jobs frequently.
In partnership with Horizon International, Standard, booth 639, showcases the BQ-300 Perfect Binder, the HT-300 Three-side Trimmer, the CRF-362 Creaser/Folder, and the APC-610 Paper Cutter.
Tecnau, booth 419, shows off its Stack 1212 cut/stack finishing system. Users convert multi-up output from Indigo B2 digital presses into smaller, stacked finished pages without guillotine cutting. Tecnau’s Stack 1212 reduces manual print handling and consolidates labor-intensive finishing operations in a single-pass automated process.
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The annual Dscoop user conference connects people and ideas to help businesses sell more, find talent, expand into new markets, improve sustainability, and transform. The community benefits from a collaborate environment with tools, training, and networking opportunities.
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May2025, DPS Magazine
