6:00 PM

NETWORKING AND WELCOME RECEPTION - WYNN ENCORE (BEETHOVEN)

In a Print UV conference tradition, all printers, speakers, sponsors and their registered guests are invited to kick-off the conference at our welcome night networking reception Sunday evening at the Wynn Encore Resort. Generous cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served at this poolside venue. The conference begins with this excellent opportunity to network that you will not want to miss!

8:30 AM

BREAKFAST (BEETHOVEN)

A full, hearty breakfast will be provided for all registered attendees at the Wynn Encore. If you are a first-time attendee, prepare yourself!

9:30 AM

WELCOME AND KICKOFF (BRAHMS)

Hans Ulland – Air Motion Systems, Inc.

Welcome address featuring Hans L. Ulland, Founder and Executive Vice President of Sales and Service, Air Motion Systems, Inc.

Kicking off the 6th annual Print UV conference, our 2013 event is organized into an all-new agenda with 3 days of information sessions, each with a distinct theme. Monday is “Spotlight on Sheetfed UV Printing”. Tuesday will focus on “Universal UV Information” and for the first time ever, we’ve added a day on Wednesday for “Spotlight on Flexographic and Web UV Printing”.

10:00 AM

PRINTER KEYNOTE: A LONG, PERFECTING UV STORY

Scott Burnett – Cedar Graphics

Modern long perfecting is the peak of technology and productivity in high speed commercial sheetfed. After keeping it old school with conventional ink in the beginning, a printer changes to UV. Hear an exhilarating story along with the plusses, minuses, tips, tricks and advantages first hand from one of North America’s leading commercial printers.

10:45 AM

BREAK – SPONSOR AREA (BEETHOVEN)

A quick break for coffee and refreshments with our sponsors.

11:15 AM

A NEW PARADIGM OF UV SPEED – Keeping up at 20,000 SPH

James Caro – All Packaging Company

Jonathan Graunke – INX International Ink Co.

How the real speeds of a new sheetfed press forced an experienced UV packaging printer to make immediate changes in his processes and supplies. The economics are changing too. If you’re contemplating a Drupa-series press for speed and productivity, you’ll want to stockpile the information from this presentation.

12:00 PM

LUNCH (BEETHOVEN)

Bring your appetite! An incredible lunch spread will be provided at the Wynn Encore.

1:15 PM

BEST PRACTICES IN SHEETFED UV PRINTING

Brian Venis – Graphic Printing Roller

We’ve picked several important subjects that can save UV printers money in our popular “Best Practices” segment. We start our afternoon with quick takes from experienced UV practitioners on subjects such as:

• Easy but required steps to match the wash-up to the roller
• Effective VOC-free UV washes
• Dampening system optimizations for UV – delivering time, quality and money in liquid form

1:45 PM

COATING PANEL PART ONE: ANILOX UV ROLLERS

Jeff Hernandez – Classic Color

Scott Michels – Harris & Bruno International

Chris Travis - KBA

A team of experienced UV printers and knowledgeable suppliers answer your questions about:

• Laying it on heavy with high volume BCM anilox rollers
• Selecting engraving types for anilox rollers and getting the best for your process

2:45 PM

BREAK WITH SPONSRS (BEETHOVEN)

Take a break with an excellent cup of coffee, afternoon refreshments and spend some quality time with our sponsors.

3:30 PM

COATING PANEL PART TWO: UV SPECIAL EFFECTS

Jeff Hernandez – Classic Color

Robert Andrews – ACTEGA KelstaR

John Bervoets – Henkel Corporation

Michael Eichler – KBA

Chris Travis – KBA

Our team of experienced UV printers and knowledgeable sponsors continues with a session on achieving special coating effects – and what matters most about:

• Soft-touch UV coatings
• Raised UV coatings
• Textured UV coatings
• A special discussion water-based vs. UV coatings

4:30 PM

BREAK – SPONSOR AREA

Grab a quick refreshment and prepare for the evening networking event.

6:00 PM

PRINT UV NETWORKING AND DINNER RECEPTION (BEETHOVEN)

What many would call the “main event” at past Print UV conferences, you don’t miss this excellent opportunity to network and enjoy cocktails and light dinner with industry colleagues hosted by our Platinum Sponsors of the event.

8:30 aM

BREAKFAST (BEETHOVEN)

Start your day off right! Our second-day breakfast is just as full and hearty as the first, and will be provided to registered attendees at the Wynn Encore.

9:30 aM

GOOD MORNING AND WELCOME BACK! (BRAHMS)

Hans Ulland – Air Motion Systems, Inc.

Welcome back from a night in Las Vegas and prepare for an exciting 2nd day!

9:45 aM

THE BUSINESS OF UV: TALES OF SUCCESS

Hassan Igram – Cedar Graphics

In kicking off our day 2, you’ll hear a talk of both the successes and struggles from a business owner perspective on converting to UV printing.

10:30 aM

BREAK WITH SPONSORS

Enjoy a large cup of coffee with sponsors as we prepare for the next session of the morning.

11:00 aM

SPOT UV AND 3D COATING EFFECTS – INLINE VS. OFFLINE

John Giusto – Curtis Packaging

Giselle De la Moriniere – APT/MGI

Barry Walsh - Scodix

Most of the special effects that only UV can provide started as offline processes, but customer demand and competition has forced many of them to inline. With the introduction of super cool new offline digital UV coating machines such as those offered by Scodix, MGI, and Autobond, is the trade-off in results worth the production value? What are the limits? Where do the lines blur? In this lively discussion you will hear from representatives and adopters of both approaches.

11:45 aM

LUNCH (BEETHOVEN)

Prepare yourself for yet another fabulous lunch at the Wynn Encore, and a chance to continue networking with other conference-goers.

1:00 PM

NEW OPPORTUNITY COMES TO LIGHT: PRINTING WITH LED-UV AND H-UV

Steven Lee – Meridian Printing

Steve Metcalf – Air Motion Systems, Inc.

Doug Schardt – Komori

Some estimate that within just a few years between 30 and 40% of commercial printing will be done with some sort of curing device. LED and High Wavelength UV curing systems are leading this trend, and at the same time are changing the way we think about the UV process.

Discover the latest in LED and H-UV curing technology, talk to early adopters, see absolutely stunning printed samples, educate yourself on the differences between conventional UV, LED and H-UV printing, and quantify compelling ROI drivers to determine if it makes sense for your organization.

Leading printers, press makers, ink makers and equipment suppliers involved in the transition between conventional UV, H-UV and LED UV will be on hand to field your questions.

1:45 PM

WHEN TECHNOLOGIES COLLIDE IN THE UV UNIVERSE: SHEETFED, WIDE WEB AND FLEXO

Denny McGee – MPS America

Chris Travis – KBA

Looking for a new press? Advances in the main press platforms of the Graphic Arts Industry are putting them not only in direct competition within market segments, but are also offering complementary technologies that can give printers the ultimate arsenal and advantage. Find out what the latest sheetfed, flexo and wide web innovations offer, where and how they differ, and how UV, LED and EB add to the equation.

2:30 PM

BREAK – SPONSOR AREA

It’s high time again for a caffeinated beverage and an excellent chance to network in our sponsor room.

3:15 PM

ENERGY CUREABLE INK SAFETY: NESTLE

Dr. Stephen Klump - Nestle

Low migration requirements are dominating conversations in the packaging and label markets, especially as it relates to food-contact safety. You’ll hear from one of the foremost experts on direct-contact and ink safety from food products giant, Nestlé.

Dr. Stephen Klump is the Global Packaging Quality and Safety Manager for Nestlé in Switzerland. The responsibilities for this role include oversight of Nestlé’s packaging safety and compliance initiative- which includes developing Nestlé Packaging Safety Standards.

Dr. Klump’s presentation will clarify the facts in this ongoing conversation from a major print buyer’s perspective.

4:15 PM

PANEL DISCUSSION: COLD FOIL AND CAST-AND-CURE

Dan Quenzer – DGM

Michel Fiaux – Eagle Systems

More and more printers are turning to the sparkling advantages of cold foiling inline and cast-and-cure technologies for differentiation and to respond to booming customer demand. Find out the latest on these techniques from leading adopters and determine if they are right for you.

6:00 PM

PRINT UV NETWORKING AND COCKTAIL RECEPTION (BEETHOVEN)

Join us for our first ever Day 2 networking reception and light dinner. It’s a perfect opportunity to close out a busy day and launch your evening activities in Las Vegas.

8:30 aM

BREAKFAST (BEETHOVEN)

Join us for yet another phenomenal breakfast as we begin our “all-new” Day 3 session.

9:30 aM

GOOD MORNING AND WELCOME: FLEXO AND WIDE WEB UV (BRAHMS)

Hans Ulland – Air Motion Systems, Inc.

We’re excited to announce our first-ever DAY 3 session with a dedicated focus on FLEXO and WIDE WEB UV market technologies. Today’s agenda will include an exciting slate of speakers and experts that can help you whether you are just getting into this arena, or whether you’re a veteran looking for fresh ideas and opportunities to network.

9:45 aM

UV INK: What Is Cured? The Basics of UV Curing

Lisa Fine – Joules Angstrom U.V. Printing Inks

Really, how do you define what is often a judgment call when your customer asks? Are there variables in level of cure? Learn from experts in the field and what the best methods are today for addressing the question.

10:30 aM

BREAK – SPONSOR AREA

Grab a coffee and refreshment in our sponsor area.

11:00 aM

BEST PRACTICES DISCUSSION: FLEXO UV

Several presenters bring out the typical configurations, best practices and variety of work that can be achieved with flexographic UV printing. Challenges such as:

• UV lamp placement and power
• Color sequencing
• Managing heat and lamp failures
• How plate chemistry affects print quality

12:00 PM

LUNCH (BEETHOVEN)

Prepare yourself for our last meal of the conference at the Wynn Encore.

1:15 PM

NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR FLEXO: LED UV

A number of announcements and product introductions have been made recently addressing LED UV curing technology in FLEXO. An opportunity to reduce heat on the web and eliminate chill rollers is just the beginning. It’s the one of the most asked-about topics in the UV world. Find out what’s really going on and what the opportunities are.

Several pioneers in UV LED and FLEXO will be on hand to discuss options, show printed samples and field your questions.

2:00 PM

HIGH VALUE SUBSTRATES: CURING WITH UV ON NON-POROUS MATERIALS

Customers love them, but these can be a challenge to cure. Experts provide a first-hand look at the various difficulties with non-porous substrates and UV. Look at the latest offerings from pressure-sensitive films, shrink films, lenticular, and numerous others.

2:45 PM

BREAK – SPONSOR AREA

Grab a coffee and refreshment in our sponsor area.

3:15 PM

FLEXO UV PANEL DISCUSSION: GETTING QUALITY AS CLOSE TO LITHO AS POSSIBLE

Join our panel of experts for a Q&A session on some of the leading topics concerning the Flexo UV opportunity.

4:00 PM

END OF CONFERENCE – CLOSING REMARKS

Special announcements are made in conclusion of the 6th Annual Print UV conference.