July 13, 2018

RMGT to Exhibit at IGAS 2018
Assist Your Potential with Technological Expertise and Constant Innovation
RYOBI MHI Graphic Technology Ltd. (RMGT, president: Katsushi Hirokawa) will exhibit at IGAS 2018
(East Hall 6, No. 6-1) at Tokyo Big Sight for 6 days from July 26 (Thu.) to July 31 (Tue.). Under the theme“Assist your potential with technological expertise and constant innovation” RMGT’s exhibits will feature
proposals for the printing industry’s future.
1. Assist Your Potential with Technological Expertise and Constant Innovation
Through seamless integration of staff, machinery and systems, RMGT’s smart factory of the future
responds to accelerating market trends with an ideal production system that flexibly meets changing
demand. The automated and laborsaving presses of tomorrow will enhance printing quality and shorten
lead times, while utilizing IoT and cloud technologies for real-time visualization of press operating
conditions and remote problem diagnosis to minimize downtime if a problem occurs. Within the print
shop, advanced robot systems handle the transport of paper, printed sheets, etc. to the next process, aswell as the repetitive work of loading and unloading.
RMGT’s automation and laborsaving technologies free operators from a wide range of time-consuming
and labor-intensive tasks, enabling printing companies to capitalize on their expertise and maximize
their potential. RMGT’s vision is of a world where machines and technologies are designed aroundpeople for a higher level of creativity and efficiency.
2. The Smart Factory of the Future – Robot-driven Automation
RMGT belongs to the RYOBI Group, which produces die cast products for the automotive industry andemploys hundreds of industrial robots to perform casting, product inspection and other tasks.
Capitalizing on these strengths, RMGT has tied up with a number of global robot manufacturers todevelop collaborative robots, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and robot systems for handling andtransporting paper, supplies, work in progress, finished products, and other materials within the printshop, providing cost-efficient solutions to thegrowing problem of manpower constraints.
(1) Work that robots can perform to assist humans
Production facilities in Japan and other countries
face crucial labor shortages due to declining
birthrates and an aging population. RMGT isproposing a smart factory that establishes a new
relationship between humans and robots based on
the concepts of “from robot-to-robot without
human participation,” and “from robot-to-robot incollaboration with humans.” In addition to thedemonstrations listed below, RMGT will present
its vision of a factory of the future in which robots
perform complex tasks that previously had to be performed by experienced human workers.
Demonstrations of Tasks Performed by Robots• Transport of paper, printed sheets, and other heavy loads to the next process• Repetitive, physically demanding loading and unloading work
• Transporting loads as assistants that follow behind humans

1(2) S-CART Series AGV (concept exhibit)
In collaboration with Nidec-Shimpo Corporation, a pioneer in AGVs, the S-CART autonomously
travels unaided to move paper and printed sheets to the next process. After mapping and teaching are
performed in order to program the S-CART with a map of the area and teach it the route, itautonomously travels by using sensors to perceive the surrounding area. So unlike a conventional
conveyor system, it can flexibly deal with changes in factory layout or production processes. And
because it detects the presence of humans and objects as it travels, it can safely work alongsidehumans.
(3) FANUC CR-35iA Collaborative Robot (concept exhibit)
RMGT’s IGAS exhibit will include a collaborative robot with cooperation of Fanuc Corporation, oneof the world’s top industrial robot manufacturers. The robot can work alongside human workers
without a protective fence, performing such labor-intensive postpress processes as counting, stacking,and carrying. RMGT will present demonstrations of a “world in which robots can work safely in close
proximity to humans,” performing physically demanding repetitive work as well as physicallystressful loading and unloading tasks.
3. The Smart Factory of the Future Concept – IoT and Cloud Technologies for Visualization andHigher Productivity
Visualization of production and machinery conditions is the first step toward improving productivity inthe print shop. RMGT is proposing systems and services that employ IoT and cloud technologies for thesmart factory of the future, including the RMGT press information cloud that enables press operating
conditions and productivity indicators to be remotely monitored in real time, and the RMGT remote
maintenance service for minimizing press downtime due to mechanical problems.

(1) RMGT Press Information Cloud (New)The RMGT press information cloud enables visualization of the operating conditions of multiple
presses in a print shop. The number of pages printed per minute, machine downtime, and otherproductivity indicators can be remotely monitored in real time, enabling prompt action to be taken for
maximizing productivity.
(2) RMGT Remote Maintenance System (New)Using IoT devices, the RMGT remote maintenance system enables problems with a printing
company’s presses to be remotely viewed at the RMGT service control center for promptly identifying
a problem’s location and cause and implementing corrective measures, minimizing downtime withouta service call. In addition to helping printing companies meet delivery deadlines thanks by shorteningpress downtime, this also relieves operator anxiety when a problem occurs.
(3) New Versions of the PQS-D Series Printing Quality Control Systems (New)
Following on the very popular PQS-D (I) quality inspection function and PQS-D (C) color density
tracking function, RMGT is introducing two new PQS products with new functions. The PQS-D (R)automatic registration adjustment function displays the 4-color registration status on the screen toenable the operator to automatically adjust the registration by a simple operation. The PQS-PDF (PDFcomparison system) performs offline comparison of the printed sheets with PDF files or other plate
data for even more reliable inspection.

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4. Offset Presses
RMGT will present new automation and laborsaving technologies that improve printing quality andshorten lead times for all types of package printing and commercial printing. The IGAS exhibits will
include a 1,020/1,050 mm format 6-color offset press with new functions, such as parallel processing for
shortening make-ready time plus a retractable coating unit that enables make-ready tasks for coating tobe performed simultaneously during printing; an A1-size 8-color convertible perfector that further
reduces make-ready time in addition to performing instant-drying perfecting; and an A3-size portrait
format envelope printing system.
All of the presses are equipped with the LED-UV printing system that RMGT led the world in
introducing in 2008. This system ushered in an “instant drying revolution” in the field of commercial
printing, dramatically boosting productivity by eliminating the need to wait for ink to dry andpowder-related printing problems. Now, at IGAS 2018, RMGT will provide demonstrations heralding
the expansion of the “instant drying revolution” to the field of package printing.
(1) Automation solutions for multi-variety small-lot package printing
1,050 mm format 6-color press (wide stock range press) RMGT 1050LX-6+CC+LED-UV+2LD
Parallel processing of make-ready tasks【NEW】
Printing Quality Control System PQS-D (I+C+R)【NEW】
Retractable coating unit that enables make-ready tasks for coating to be performed simultaneously
during printing (with semi-automatic plate changer)【NEW】
Chemical embossed printing using LED-UVNew GUI (Graphical User Interface)(2) Solutions to shorten lead times for instant-drying perfecting in commercial printing
A1-size 8-color convertible perfector RMGT 920PF-8+LED-UVParallel processing of make-ready tasks【NEW】
Printing Quality Control System PQS-D (I+C+R)【NEW】
Feeder air presets【NEW】(3) Solutions to shorten lead times for envelope printing
RMGT 340HA-4+LED-UV (for Japanese market only)
5. RMGT JP750 B2-Size Inkjet Digital Press
Ever since Fuji Film’s Jet Press 720 inkjet digital press was first introduced to the world at drupa 2008,
and right up through the Jet Press 720S, RMGT has been manufacturing the paper transport system for
the Jet Press series. Now, in collaboration with Fuji Film, RMGT has begun marketing the Jet Pressusing RMGT’s own sales network, and the OEM model RMGT JP750 will be exhibited anddemonstrated at IGAS 2018.
In line with the JP750’s development concept of “a 3rd type of printing system that is neither a POD(digital press) nor an offset press,” demonstrations will feature the JP750 used in combination with theRMGT 920PF-8+LED-UV offset press. In addition to solutions that increase the productivity of existing
offset presses, RMGT is proposing ideal production systems for entire print shops.
6. “IRODORI – Coloring the World Together Corner” (1) Collaborations with Ink and PlateManufacturers
This corner will feature exhibits of RMGT’s collaborations with ink and plate manufacturers who arecooperating with our printing demonstrations. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience RMGT’scorporate message of “IRODORI – Coloring the World Together” and see the latest trends in printing
materials through RMGT’s collaborations with various companies. With ink, plate, and press displays allgrouped together in one location, staff from each company will be available to provide one-stop
solutions for an array of printing issues.

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7. “IRODORI – Coloring the World Together” Corner (2) Collaborative Exhibit AreaThis corner will feature the SAT System, which uses waterless LED-UV offset printing to print on
decorative in-mold film to offer the same level of functionality and wide-range applicability as screen
printing. Through the cooperation of RMGT’s many collaborative partners, there will also be helpful
printing industry-related exhibits and information covering more than just presses.
RMGT Booth’s Layout

Booth location: Tokyo Big Sight, East Hall 6, No. 6-1* Exhibit content is subject to change without notice.

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