Nanographic Printing Technology from Benny Landa

[Green Printer]

I haven't seen any of the machines actually printing anything. A sheetfed machine was passing blank sheets perhaps for the visitors to have a sense of printing speed. No sample giveaways, not even samples to hold and feel, only a few behind glass which looked bad, severe random banding and white lines across images. Print density was not exactly what I expected to be. All machines have huge built in displays showing job queues, previews and setup parameters, all jobs apparently set for coated glossy paper, coated matte and clear film. I couldn't find any printouts on other substrates like uncoated or newsprint.
As much as I like the concept I dare to say I was disappointed.

Maxon did they have any guards open? Could you see in the machines? AND NO samples! In the 40 years that I purchased printing machines be it digital, offset and bite my tongue large format inkjet they have always had samples. I have never purchased or put any money down on any machine without first seeing samples. I have never signed a contract for a new press without first seeing my everyday job ran on the model of machine I planned to purchase.

[gordo]

And still heavyweight champion of the world, "LITHOGRAPHY", after KO in the 1st round.

Creo showed off its first commercial CtP at drupa 1996. It used a unique technology to demonstrate plate imaging. An engineer was hidden inside the Trendsetter and simply pushed exposed plates up and out of the machine.

So Landa's nanographic technology may still be on its feet - albeit a bit wobbly in the knees.

Best gordo

[marktonk]

Did he stay in there all day? Water and bratwurst was provided. A good indication was the smell of saurerkraut and mustard on the plates......

Creo showed off its first commercial CtP at drupa 1996. It used a unique technology to demonstrate plate imaging. An engineer was hidden inside the Trendsetter and simply pushed exposed plates up and out of the machine.

So Landa's nanographic technology may still be on its feet - albeit a bit wobbly in the knees.

Best gordo

[gordo]

Did he stay in there all day? Water and bratwurst was provided. A good indication was the smell of saurerkraut and mustard on the plates......

Water? It's a German trade show...he was fueled with beer! LOL!

Best, gordo

[gordo]

Landa's demo at drupa:
YouTube - Benny Landa Drupa 2012 Presentation - May 2nd press conference

And here:
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AQj24_ETaGU

Enjoy.

Gordo

[maxon]

Maxon did they have any guards open? Could you see in the machines?

Yes. The machines don't seem to have side panels, the entire top half is motorized and raises some one meter high exposing the internals. I may be wrong, but I saw plenty of wiring and bundles of plastic tubing going nowhere so I presume this is the reason why machines don't print, they're not fully assembled yet. I'll go for a closer look today but it's dark in there, booth walls and ceiling are mostly black. Visitors are not allowed to take pictures. The booth is completely packed as one would expect. All visitors need to register in order to attend to scheduled presentations.

[Green Printer]

Nanography Videos a look inside.


Nanography...a look inside the Landa technology! Interview with Landa CEO Benny Landa - YouTube

[Al Ferrari]

At approximately 4 minutes into this video, Landa himself explains the reasons for partnering with other vendors:

drupa 2012: red sofa Interview with Benny Landa, CEO Landa - YouTube

Al

[Green Printer]

Xeikon Trillium technology. Landa isn't the only one with something new.
Rivals launch a printing revolution that could be as significant as Gutenberg - Tehran Times

[Erik Nikkanen]

At approximately 4 minutes into this video, Landa himself explains the reasons for partnering with other vendors:

drupa 2012: red sofa Interview with Benny Landa, CEO Landa - YouTube

Al

Hi Al. I view his plan differently. I think his plan is quite clever but it is also in fact a monopoly approach but one that is in disguise.

Landa is not selling presses but he is selling ink and blanket consumables. In a way he is giving razors away to anyone who wants one so he can sell razor blades. Or like home office inkjet printers are almost given away to sell ink in cartridges. He will make potentially a lot of money selling the consumables.

What we are seeing is a big race to see who will provide the future dominant process. One that will ensure a continual cash flow for the winner. Landa's model is more interesting since it requires a specific ink technology. Other inkjet press manufacturers might have a problem since possibly ink supplier could supply the inkjet inks.

Interesting but maybe not so good for the industry.