Digital Production Improvements – Supporting Customers Every Step of the Way

By Andreas Rogl, Senior Application Specialist, Koenig & Bauer Durst

With another year well under way, our focus at Koenig & Bauer Durst remains firmly on helping customers get the very best from their Delta SPC 130 machines.
Digital production continues to advance rapidly, and although some still believe it is an experiment, the reality is very different: the technology is proven, industrial, and moving forward with great optimism.

Driving Print Quality and System Performance

A major part of my work has been driving continuous improvements in print quality and machine stability. This includes new colour profiles, better corrugated board flows, and supporting customers with the latest ink sets to reduce costs and increase reliability. Colour management, print management, and workflow all need to speak the same language, so we work closely with customers to ensure every part of the system aligns.

Hands-On Training and Customer Support

Training also remains a key priority. I spend significant time with maintenance teams, guiding them through preventative maintenance and troubleshooting side-by-side with our service department. This collaboration helps customers achieve higher uptime and more consistent production.
When I’m onsite over a weekend – when the press is quiet – I can focus on specific technical topics so that improvements are ready to show the customer on Monday morning.

Life on the Road and Continuous Innovation

My background as a service engineer, sometimes travelling more than 220 days annually, prepared me well for this role. Today it’s closer to 120 days, which is still a lot of time on the road. The hardest part is being away from my daughter, Mila Amaya, who is almost three. Thankfully, regular video calls help us stay connected.
R&D continues to push digital quality further, and we pass these advancements on to customers as part of an ongoing journey. Seeing machines run better and customers succeed is still the best part of the job – and it’s what drives our commitment to continuous improvement across every installation.