Highcon Highlights - December 2024 Edition
As 2024 wraps up, it’s clear this year has been transformative for digital die-cutting. At drupa 2024, we introduced the Highcon Beam 3, Highcon Beam Writer, and the upgraded Highcon Beam 2C - game changing innovations empowering converters to excel in a dynamic market.
In this final newsletter, we spotlight stunning holiday projects—from bespoke Advent calendars to creative displays—that showcase the value of digital die-cutting for shorter runs and customization. Plus, don’t miss insights from our customers and a premium whisky box collaboration with Koenig & Bauer Durst featuring the Beam 3.
Here’s to continued innovation and success in the year ahead from all of us at Highcon!
Seasonal Products
Highcon Customers Shine this Season
This holiday season, Highcon customers have redefined festive packaging with innovative solutions made possible through digital die-cutting. The solutions achieve:
To discover how digital die-cutting is transforming seasonal packaging and display, read here: The Importance of Digital Die-Cutting for Seasonal Packaging and Display.
Here are some highlights:
The BoxMaker : Five Versions—Produced a nostalgic boombox-inspired gift box that combines retro charm with practical design. Produced with digital printing and Highcon's digital die-cutting and creasing technology, the project showcased incredible versatility by delivering five unique gift box versions. Watch behind-the-scenes footage capturing the making of their 2024 Client Holiday Gift!
Schumacher Packaging & Display BV : Award-Winning Display—Created a 3D candle arch that earned the Display Superstar Award 2024, showcasing intricate designs made possible by Highcon technology. For a visual overview of the award-winning display, you can watch the following video. Watch here..
Fantastapack : Designed an eco-friendly tree-shaped Advent calendar blending sustainability and customization. Additionally, they developed a New Year's display tray with pop-up fireworks elements.
THIMM Obaly k.s. delivered standout holiday packaging, including elegant gift boxes for Budějovický Budvar n.p. beer brand and creative Kokodák Eggnog packaging.
Heuchemer Verpackung GmbH & Co. KG and Lamaxso produced bold pop-up beverage displays and an innovative corrugated 11-shot guitar, highlighting seasonal creativity.
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Transforming Workflows
Panel Discussion: Digital for Packaging Production
At the Innovative Packaging Conference in Poland, industry leaders discussed advancements in digital workflows. Eurographic Group and Digiprint highlighted how Highcon's technology is transforming packaging production.
Key Takeaways:
"With Highcon's laser cutting, we can achieve intricate designs, like cutting detailed text in packaging which would be extremely time-consuming and costly with analogue methods. The quality is so high that clients care only about the excellence of the final product," said Bartosz Nowakowski
To discover how digital die-cutting is transforming packaging production, read here: From Concept to Box: Digital for Packaging Production
Digital Collaboration
Pure Digital Collaboration for Premium Packaging
At drupa – no. 1 for printing technologies , Highcon joined forces with Koenig & Bauer Durst and Scodix to bring the future of packaging to life. Together, we showcased the possibilities of a fully digital production platform by creating a premium whisky box live on-site. This project demonstrated how digital printing, embellishment, and die-cutting seamlessly work together to deliver same-day, shelf-ready packaging solutions.
The standout whisky box featured:
Learn more about this exciting collaboration by reading the blog post written by Highcon for Koenig & Bauer Durst: Pure Digital Packaging Production Creativity with Clever Collaboration
Events
Connecting with the Industry at Packaging Innovations 2025
We're excited to announce that Highcon will be participating in Packaging Innovations & Empack in February 2025. Join us at this premier event where we'll showcase the latest in digital die cutting and explore how Highcon solutions can elevate your packaging production. Find out more here.
Have questions or want to learn more about digital die cutting? We're here to help. Contact us today to start the conversation. Click here.
From all of us at Highcon, we wish you a Happy New Year!
The Highcon Team