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Four fantastic days under the motto «Connect»

The Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025 were a great success, exceeding all expectations. This industry event for digital printing, held under the motto “Connect”, perfectly captured the spirit of the times and received overwhelmingly positive feedback from attendees.

Impressionen der Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025 in der Halle 2.
Impressionen der Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025 am Hunkeler Stand.
Ronnie Schärer, Head of Product Management präsentiert die Gen8 EVO an den Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025.
Impressionen der Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025 am Hunkeler Stand vor der Gen8 EVO.
Impressionen an den Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025 am Müller Martini, HP und Heidelberg Stand.
Impressionen der Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025 des Caterings in Halle 3.

The motto “Connect” ran through all four days of the event and was particularly reflected in many of the showcased solutions. Presented across exhibitors and processes, these solutions were well received and praised for their practical relevance. Networking—always a key focus of the Hunkeler Innovationdays—also played a central role. Industry experts, decision-makers, organizations, and associations gathered once again in Lucerne to exchange ideas and insights. Numerous side events provided additional opportunities for networking.

With 6800 participants from 100 nations and 120 exhibitors showcasing 40 live solutions, the event saw slight growth once again. The new exhibition concept, spanning three halls, was well received, offering more space for exciting innovations. Despite the expansion, the event maintained its clear and compact format, preserving the welcoming and dynamic HID atmosphere that participants value.

New: GEN8 EVO for Commercial Printing

The technical highlight of the event was the new GEN8 EVO Roll to stack solution for commercial and direct mailing applications. This Hunkeler solution combines proven technology with innovative features, making it more powerful and efficient. With this EVOlution, Hunkeler meets the real demands of today’s and tomorrow’s fast-paced printing market.

Hunkeler Gen8 EVO 3D.
The new GEN8 EVO Roll to stack solution for commercial printing was showcased as a highlight at the Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025, setting new standards in user-friendliness and production efficiency.

Complete All-in-One-Systems

When it came to connectivity, Müller Martini showcased its full potential at its booth. In collaboration with Hunkeler and the partners Heidelberg, and HP, two all-in-one solutions were presented. Visitors witnessed the fully automated production of a finished softcover book—inline from both a white roll and a white sheet—without any manual intervention. From the digital roll and sheet-fed printing machines to the cutting robot with a subsequent sorting line, the process was seamless and highly efficient.

Save the Date: 2027

The Hunkeler Innovationdays will return from February 22 to 25, 2027, in the same format. All partners and participants are once again warmly invited, and anticipation for the next edition is already high.