Must see: Highcon at drupa

Print Solutions at drupa

We said it before the show, and we stand by it! Highcon is a must see this drupa.

Under the slogan ‘Unleashing the Power of Paper’ Highcon is wowing the print world.

From traditional print applications such as folders and packages to paper fashion, large format display items, and all the way to 3D models made of paper, you will be impressed!

Even before reaching the company's booth, in the North entrance and in the drupa cube in hall 6, visitors can see the amazing results made possible with Highcon's technology. The wonderful displays mark a stunning use of paper, and the story behind the creation is interesting.

Designed by Wanda Barcelona, the displays were produced by Highcon customer Maison Lack by DLW on its Euclid digital cutting and machine on Arjowiggins Maine M1 paper. When first approached by the Messe Dusseldorf to produce the eye catching displays, planned to be the hallmark of drupa 2016, Wanda was hesitant – it saw no way to produce the kind of scale required. The collaboration with Highcon resulted in this beautiful vision combining design elements that needed to be produced at an industrial pace.

Aviv Ratzman, co-founder and CEO of Highcon, commented: ‘At drupa we are proving the strength of our vision of delivering digital technology that bridges the gap between design creativity and production capability.

The extensive range of different and exciting applications on our booth, from the paper fashion show, through to the general commercial and packaging products, and on to the 3D applications, were all produced on our digital cutting and creasing machines and we are proud to be introducing a whole new portfolio here at drupa.’

The surprise unveiling at the show is of the Highcon Shape 3D machine. Designed by Padwa Design, renowned industrial product and car designers, this is a technology preview of Highcon's new machine, implementing its Rapid Layer Manufacturing Technology aimed at transforming the 3D print world from rapid production to rapid manufacturing. The Highcon Shape, envisaged for release in drupa 2019, will deliver real life, large scale products from a file to reality, within minutes, using any kind of paper. This machine will produce products at high speeds and at costs that are unmatched by any 3D printing technology. The result is a truly revolutionary process to produce everyday items, such as furniture, which can be customised and personalised, and models for industrial use.

Go and see for yourself – hall 9, stand C50.