The epitome of digital innovation

This is Kyana

With the transformative power of digital technologies, we are challenging the status quo and opening up a universe of new possibilities for the printing and packaging industry. Kyana embodies Koenig & Bauer’s digital product world and our spirit of innovation as an accelerator for the digital transformation of our industry.

The face of transformation

With every new tool, every increase in efficiency, every useful feature, Kyana will come to life. It will become a personality in its own right, guiding you along the path to digital success.

Going forward, Kyana will be integrated into the names of new digital products. With this word creation, we are building a bridge between the digital world and the printing industry as well as the brand colour of Koenig & Bauer. The term cyan (blue) is derived from the Greek word κύανος (kyanos – dark blue)

First AI-powered digital expert for the printing industry

Back in 2018, Koenig & Bauer Coding presented the first prototype of an application with artificial intelligence at FachPack. For the trade fair application, Kyana was combined with the alphaJET inkjet printer. Easy-to-use dashboards enable users to identify potential inefficiencies in their production processes. Enhanced remote maintenance using augmented reality enables more efficient troubleshooting and minimises downtime. Communication with Kyana is intuitive via chat or voice.

With Kyana, Koenig & Bauer is setting new standards in human-machine dialogue, visualisation of complex machine structures and autonomous maintenance. The prototype was awarded the prestigious Steinbeis Transfer Prize in 2019.

Enabler for innovation champions

Highest performance, maximum availability and modern design are the hallmarks of Koenig & Bauer presses. But investing in the most technologically advanced production line is no longer enough for a printing and packaging manufacturers. With Kyana we are taking the next step, which has already begun with many initiatives in Koenig & Bauer’s business units and is anchored in numerous digital applications:

The development of pioneering digital solutions and tools that will truly put your business at the forefront of innovation.

News & Trends

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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!