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ABB has launched the latest generation of its Advanced Process Control (APC) to provide complete digital control over wet end operations, optimising productivity and profit for paper mills globally. Wet End Control — an ABB Ability APC solution for paper mills—stabilises the wet end process and reduces variability by controlling, monitoring and optimising retention performance.

Experts at ‘Re-imagining Print’ live chat estimate that the lost circulation of printed newspapers in India has recovered to 75 percent, full recovery like to happen soon. The leaders predict the remaining 20-25 percent copies that are yet to make a comeback are expected to be back in circulation sooner than later.

Starting in October, drupa extends its digital offering as the online ‘platform drupa preview’ will offer exhibitors and visitors an additional channel for touching base with the sector, discussing trending themes and presenting product portfolios. The portal will consist of the content formats—‘Conference’, ‘Exhibition’ as well as ‘Networking’ and it will bring the community together.

Selected from 163 applicants from around the world, INMA announces the winners of ‘30 Under 30’ Awards given to young news media professionals, which includes six judged regional Grand Prize winners. The winners are recognised as ‘rising stars’ in the global news media industry for 2020.

The impact of COVID-19 has been felt across multiple industries all over the world. From hospitality and tourism, to various sectors including education, people around the world have seen how the pandemic has changed what once was normal. The impact is felt harshly everywhere, without sparing print media.

Currently, 10 leading Indian media companiesincluding Jagran Prakashan, The Times Group, HT Media and ABP are using ppi Media’s software solutions. In an exclusive talk with All About Newspapers, Dr Hauke Berndt, Managing Director/CEO, ppi Media GmbH, Hamburg, Germany, says the newspaper market in India is still very much on the upswing, even though publishers are now naturally suffering from the Corona situation. Excerpts.

The last few months have made one thing quite obvious. In order to emerge stronger from crisis situations, it is essential to be able to rely on automated processes in unforeseeable situations and to intervene flexibly and quickly in print production. Recognising this need, OneVision releases new software for automated print file preparation.

In today’s corona-influenced market, branded content is a strong strategy for consumers influenced by viral videos, on-demand entertainment, and unique experiences. This finding has been unearthed in research and case studies featured in a new report released by International News Media Association (INMA).

The results in the 7th drupa Global Trends Report, drawn from a survey conducted before the outbreak of global COVID-19 crisis and postponement of drupa 2020 to April 2021, show a global industry that remained positive but reflected more challenging global economic conditions. The drupa annual report is scheduled to be published soon.

Indian Printing Packaging & Allied Machinery Manufacturers (IPAMA) and National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) have signed an MoU for technology upgrades. The agreement was signed between Iqbal Singh, General Secretary, IPAMA and Sudhanshu Mittal, Head – Gurugram Center & Director – Technical Solutions, NASSCOM Center of Excellence – IOT & AI.