Dietmar Michels

Business Development Engineer

Digital Printing for Extrusion Blow Molded Articles

Monday, October 5, 2026

2:20 - 3:05 p.m.

(see full conference schedule)

Speaker Biography:


Dietmar graduated as a Mechanical Engineer in 1989, in plastics machinery.

From 1993 until the end of 2023, he built up more than 30 years of extensive experience in the Extrusion Blow Molding business, holding various technical and commercial positions.

His career included responsibilities in Machine Installation and Commissioning, Technical Sales and Product Development, Product Management, Sales, and Key Account Management.



Since 2024, he has been working as a Business Development Engineer at Delta Engineering, focusing on business development, customer relationships, and new business opportunities within the plastics processing industry.

Presentation Description:


The presentation “Digital Printing for Extrusion Blow-Molded Articles” introduces digital printing as an attractive alternative to conventional decoration methods.

 

It provides an overview of the technical capabilities and potential of digital printing, with a particular focus on print quality and design possibilities, the range of suitable articles, and the flexibility of the process. The presentation also highlights how digital printing can open up new opportunities for product decoration and differentiation in the extrusion blow molding industry