Kyana Connect

Opening new dimensions.

Kyana Connect is the secure IIoT gateway between your machines and the Koenig & Bauer Cloud.

With the free Kyana Connect IIoT gateway, you can manage the connection of your machines to the Koenig & Bauer Cloud and create the technical infrastructure to fully utilise the data-based digital solutions from Koenig & Bauer. Connect your machines and become IIoT-ready!

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100% data power

Connect all machines and gain insights.

Why get IIoT ready?

Even in the age of digital transformation, decision-makers in industrial print and packaging production still face the challenge of not having direct access to their machine data. The digitalisation of manufacturing processes enables unprecedented transparency in production. The decisive factor for data access is the IIoT capability of your systems. Increase your productivity, reduce your costs and secure a clear competitive advantage by relying on the transformative power of the Industrial Internet of Things.

Key functions

With Kyana Connect, you can fully utilise the possibilities of Koenig & Bauer’s digital product world while retaining full control over your valuable data.

Seamless machine integration

Kyana Connect ensures secure processing and transmission of machine, sensor and order data from your production to the Koenig & Bauer Cloud. The free software application supports a variety of protocols such as OPC UA or MQTT, which can be integrated as required.

Efficient edge computing

The edge device optimises data processing by pre-filtering the data close to the source, your production machine, at the edge of the network (“edge”) and only transmitting relevant data to the data centre in the required format – for fast processing that conserves computing resources and network bandwidth.

Full data transparency

Kyana Connect makes it possible to transfer the data generated by your Koenig & Bauer machines and devices to the Koenig & Bauer cloud, where it can also be made available in real time for further processing in dashboards or for machine status notifications.

IIoT capability

Kyana Connect is the technical foundation for the unrestricted use of all digital products associated with your Koenig & Bauer machine. Installation is essential for anyone wishing to carry out advanced data analysis. Your myKyana portal gives you a clear overview of the connected machines.

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Your secure IIoT gateway

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Digital Packaging Workflow

with PrintFusion

With PrintFusion, the interface between Koenig & Bauer Rapida presses and the prepress software from HYBRID Software, your workflow becomes even more efficient. PrintFusion enables a bidirectional exchange of information that ensures seamless integration and automation of production processes. Thanks to the jointly developed PrintFusion interface, data such as setting parameters and positions of measuring elements are automatically exchanged between prepress and the printing presses. The automated data exchange leads to significant increases in efficiency and error prevention, as manual intervention and repetitive tasks are eliminated.

Long-term technology partnership for innovative 360-degree packaging workflow

For the development of PrintFusion, HYBRID Software and Koenig & Bauer have combined their expertise to create a highly automated and efficient production environment that meets the requirements of the modern printing industry. This collaboration will continue on an ongoing basis in order to constantly optimise the interface and integrate new functions. One example of this is the automatic feedback to compensate for process-related substrate stretching, which is already being introduced as part of a pilot customer programme.

A look into the future at drupa 2024

PrintFusion has been presented to the public for the first time at this year’s leading trade fair for printing technologies. Visitors will have the opportunity to gain an exclusive insight into the first results of the close partnership between HYBRID Software and Koenig & Bauer. Through automation and the intelligent exchange of data between prepress and press, PrintFusion will set new standards in print production and pave the way for a sustainable and high-performance future in the printing industry.

Connected Packaging

FOLLOW combines print and the digital world

With FOLLOW, Koenig & Bauer is building a bridge between analogue packaging and the digital world. Discover the universe of new possibilities that the cloud-based platform and the associated app have in store for printing businesses, brand owners and consumers.

Printing goes Metaverse

with NFT-Technology and “Gemme”

Under the project title “Printing Goes Metaverse”, Koenig & Bauer is building a bridge from classic printing to the metaverse in collaboration with NABA (Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, Milan) and epda (european brand & packaging design association). With the support of Italian design students, a project was realised that uses NFT technology to authenticate luxury goods such as limited edition handbags, jewellery or valuable trading cards. The luxury jewellery brand “Gemme” was created as an exemplary visualisation.

Classic print meets metaverse

Digital proof of ownership is used instead of conventional paper certificates of authenticity. The forgery-proof blockchain technology is impressively demonstrated using special printing technologies and a digital app. This innovative combination of digital proof of authenticity and the traditional art of printing shows how the printing industry is connecting with the new digital reality of the Metaverse.

What advantages does NFT technology offer

An NFT is a blockchain-based token that represents digital or physical assets such as artworks, digital content or media. Unlike other cryptocurrencies, each NFT is unique and non-exchangeable. It serves as a digital certificate of ownership and authenticity and enables owners to trade and sell their assets.

Brands from the luxury goods segment in particular are using NFT technology to enable customers to connect the digital and physical worlds. The main focus here is on the experience of being able to use the purchased product in the digital world. In addition, forgery-proof authentication can be guaranteed by NFT’s unique verifications with a complete history and absolute security.

How does the printing work?

Using a special printing process, functional structures that react to the touch of smartphone sensors can be applied to almost any printed product, creating a link between the physical product and the digital application. In combination with QR codes, this creates a forgery-proof proof of ownership. Customers receive both an origin-verified, printed NFT-Twin and the physical original.

The future is now

Navigating the digital frontier at drupa 2024

With ten revolutionary products and technologies, Koenig & Bauer set a strong signal for the future of the printing industry at drupa 2024. Here you will find an overview of all product novelties and exclusive video highlights!