SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 27, 2025 – Ricoh Europe has unveiled its latest innovation in textile printing technology, the XTF D430, a compact, affordable, and versatile direct-to-film (DTF) system designed to empower small to medium Print Service Providers (PSPs) across EMEA with unprecedented application creativity, operational flexibility, and stable production quality.

The XTF D430 enables PSPs to deliver a broad range of customized textile products—from t-shirts and hoodies to hats and shoes—while keeping investment costs low and maintaining exceptional quality standards. This new solution continues Ricoh’s mission to transform digital textile printing, providing tools that meet the market’s demand for agile, on-demand production without compromising on durability or color accuracy.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 24, 2025 – Dentsply Sirona, in collaboration with the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) and the SCADA Alumni Association, has announced a new initiative to fund early-career research in dental, oral, and craniofacial biology. The AADOCR SCADA/Dentsply Sirona Research Award will provide up to $10,000 to emerging dentist-scientists pursuing academic careers.

New award aims to strengthen academic pathways in dental research

The new award was created to support dentist-scientists, including SCADA program alumni, in their research careers. The award’s immediate goal is to support early-stage dentist-scientists such as post-doctoral scholars and pre-tenure faculty members, with a long-term objective of increasing the number of successfully funded dentist-scientists at the higher ranks in science and academia in the fields of dental, oral, and craniofacial (DOC) biology.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 24, 2025 – Ricoh has announced that DATEV eG, one of Germany’s leading IT service providers, has invested in the Ricoh Pro™ VC40000 to boost productivity and set new standards in print production across its high-volume output operations.

With over one billion printed pages annually, DATEV operates a powerful Digital & Print Solution Center to support communication between businesses and their clients and employees. The addition of Ricoh’s high-speed inkjet system is expected to enhance throughput, reduce turnaround times, and drive efficiency in both standard and high-quality print applications.

Driving Performance Through Technology Integration

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 24, 2025 – Ricoh Germany has honored its most successful German channel partners with the prestigious Partner of the Year Awards 2025, acknowledging excellence in growth, innovation, and strategic collaboration during its virtual Partner Kickoff event.

The awards celebrate leading performance across Ricoh’s core business areas: Ricoh Graphic Communications, Application Services, and Office Print. This year, the Office Print category recognized two winners to reflect varying business sizes and regional market dynamics. Each award recipient demonstrated significant year-over-year revenue growth, highlighting their strong market position and exemplary partnership with Ricoh.

Celebrating Strategic Growth Across Key Segments

Ricoh recognized the following partners for outstanding achievements in 2025:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 24, 2025 – A new study by Ricoh Europe reveals significant disparities in workplace productivity across Europe, with Spain taking the lead and Germany ranking near the bottom. The research underscores the crucial role of modern workplace technology in enabling effective collaboration and driving economic performance.

Spain Outperforms Peers in Workplace Productivity

According to the study conducted by Opinion Matters on behalf of Ricoh Europe, 92% of Spanish employees consider themselves highly productive—placing Spain at the top of the productivity index. In contrast, Germany ranks fifth among the surveyed countries, trailing nearly ten percentage points behind Spain.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 18, 2025 – BekaertDeslee has officially introduced DREAM, a digital innovation platform designed to revolutionize the way mattresses are visualized, customized, and brought to market. Built for manufacturers and retailers seeking operational efficiency and market responsiveness, DREAM aligns with key industry shifts toward personalization, digital production, and sustainable development.

Real-Time Customization Meets Strategic Agility

DREAM is not just a simulation tool—it functions as a fully integrated digital development environment, offering real-time 3D design, configuration, and control over every element of mattress aesthetics. Through DREAM’s embedded digital printing and modeling capabilities, manufacturers can rapidly generate visual mock-ups and preview new collections without relying on physical samples.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 18, 2025 – BekaertDeslee has unveiled its new BALANCE collection, a visionary textile range designed to support today’s wellness-oriented lifestyles and sleep health. The global specialist in mattress fabrics introduces this solution to meet the rising demand for performance-driven, sustainable sleep technologies, setting a new benchmark for textile innovation across the sleep products industry.

Integrating Science, Style, and Sustainability

The BALANCE collection responds to a fundamental market need: aligning textile performance with consumers’ emotional and physiological wellness goals. The collection emphasizes materials and design strategies that nurture a healthy mind-body equilibrium, while also incorporating eco-friendly principles that reflect growing ESG priorities in the bedding sector.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 18, 2025 – METAMO Industries will present its forward-thinking group exhibition Digital G-O-D from June 20 to June 29, 2025, at Vrij Paleis in Amsterdam. Supported by digital print technology leader Mimaki Europe, the exhibition brings together 20 urban artists whose works reflect a powerful synthesis of cutting-edge printing techniques and socially engaged storytelling.

Where Art, Technology, and Collaboration Intersect

Following its 2020 debut at UltraSuperNew Gallery in Singapore, Digital G-O-D enters its second edition with a continued commitment to engaging local communities and exploring connections through contemporary art and technology. The lineup features a global roster including ANTZ (SG), Collin van der Sluijs (NL), Frankey (NL), Mossy Giant (NL), and Zedz (NL), among others.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 18, 2025 – The KHS Group is set to present a broad portfolio of forward-looking technologies, digital tools, and system innovations at drinktec 2025, emphasizing its holistic approach to beverage production line efficiency. With targeted solutions for PET, glass, and cans, KHS underlines its strategic direction toward integrated systems, resource savings, and performance-oriented customer services.

Line Efficiency Elevated through Digitalization and Coaching

KHS will highlight its comprehensive line management and digital services, including established and enhanced solutions such as Innoline Basic Line Monitoring, Innoline Flex Control, and the KHS ConnectApp Guide. These offerings are part of a broader connectivity suite that includes cloud integration and secure OT network architectures for real-time access.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 18, 2025 – KHS GmbH, a global systems provider for the filling and packaging industry, has significantly expanded its 2024 sustainability report, aligning more closely with evolving EU regulatory frameworks. The publication marks a strategic advance in KHS’s commitment to transparent, measurable ESG performance and a broader push toward climate-neutral operations.

Structured to Meet CSRD and ESRS Requirements

The updated voluntary report reflects KHS’s growing harmonization with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). By publishing a significantly higher number of non-financial KPIs, KHS strengthens its role in the Salzgitter Group’s corporate responsibility ecosystem.