Steffen Orth

“Real innovation in print doesn’t come from machines—it comes from challenging the way we think.”

Steffen Orth is an innovation-driven leader and industrial print expert with a passion for transforming ideas into scalable, high-impact solutions. As founder of Passion4Print and industrial print consultant, he helps organizations unlock value through advanced printing technologies, color management, and process innovation.

With over 15 years of experience across R&D, operations, product development, and business development, Steffen bridges deep technical expertise with a strong entrepreneurial mindset. His work spans industries including packaging, eCommerce, consumer goods, and healthcare, where he supports companies in navigating digital transformation, inkjet adoption, and mass customization.

Steffen is particularly recognized for his ability to connect technology, workflows, and people—translating complex printing innovations into practical, business-ready applications. Whether driving product innovation, optimizing processes, or enabling new business models, he brings a hands-on, results-oriented approach rooted in creativity, lean thinking, and continuous improvement.

Experience:

• 15+ years of expertise in industrial print, inkjet, and packaging technologies
• Proven track record in color management and quality control system rollouts
• Delivered global productivity improvements (~40%) in digital print environments
• Strong experience in R&D, product development, and innovation scaling
• Expert in process optimization, lean manufacturing, and project leadership
• Combines technical depth with business model innovation and consulting mindset
• Active contributor to education, thought leadership, and industry community building