FESPA and ESMA collaboratie to launch Industrial Print in Production Conference

Door Rob van den Braak | 21/11/2016

FESPA and ESMA are working in partnership to launch an all-new conference, aimed at industrial printers, manufacturers and brand owners. The Industrial Print in Production conference (7-9 March 2017, Hamburg, Germany) will explore the innovative use of print and related techniques within the production process. The programme will address multiple market sectors including telecoms, automotive,…

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Agfa Graphics promotes the integration of print in manufacturing at InPrint 2016 Milan

Door Rob van den Braak | 23/10/2016

At InPrint 2016 in Milan, Agfa Graphics will display a wide selection of industrial products that are digitally printed. Whether UV-curable or water-based, Agfa inks deliver the functional requirements for e.g. flooring and furniture on melamine base. Also on display will be printed tubes and cans, customized shoes and chairs, personalized PET bottles and containers.…

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The Print Show a success also for HelloPrint

Door Rob van den Braak | 20/10/2016

The NEC Birmingham was home for The Print Show from 11 to 13 October. The Print Show is a tradeshow targeted at the UK with a strong focus on practical solutions and education. The number of visitors and exhibitors were higher than expected which shows that the difficult years for our industry are in the…

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International Print Day 19 October

Door Rob van den Braak | 14/10/2016

19 October is International Print Day, #IPD16, a 24-hour event about Print mainly via social media. The theme is #PrintSmart. At 9pm GMT (23.00 in the Netherlands) Twitter will do a #PrintChat. The organisation encourages everyone involved with print to participate. IPD is an initiative by Deborah Corn from Print Media Centr. Last Year #IPD15…

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Why Visit The Print Show?

Door Rob van den Braak | 10/10/2016

There are three key pillars that underpin why it is worth a day out of your business to attend The Print Show. Firstly, it will help to provide you with the business intelligence and insight into the latest technology advances that can improve your profitability. Secondly, seeing so many product and service providers in one…

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Digitally Printed Packaging Is Future

Door Sonja Angerer | 06/10/2016

Fachpack Nuremberg (September 27th to 29th, 2016) saw 40,000 visitors and a growing demand for digital printing solutions. Already in 2015, digitally printed packaging has been accounting for 122 million sqm, and the number is expected to grow to around 520 million sqm through 2020. At least according to an estimation by Smithers Pira consultants quoted by Mondi at their…

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VIGC web2print conference: all about cooperation

Door Rob van den Braak | 05/10/2016

The traditional web to print conference by Belgium VIGC which was held on 14 September hosted by Agfa was all about cooperation. It followed the trend of companies increasingly using the strength of others, even competitors, and the important role of automation. In her new role as Vice President of Cimpress Open, Diane Swint talked…

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Inkjet technology, this is only the beginning

Door Rob van den Braak | 26/09/2016

The success of inkjet as digital print technology, see the enormous sales at drupa, causes a tsunami of new technology which proves that this is only the beginning. Not only Landa´s nano inks will decide the future of inkjet in the coming years. Companies such as Canon with their new UVGel inks and Xaar with…

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New Xitron Network CTP Interface to be Shown at Graph Expo

Door Rob van den Braak | 19/09/2016

Xitron, the leading independent developer of RIP and workflow products for commercial, digital, and high-speed inkjet printing has announced that Graph Expo will be the North American launch venue for two new products. Raster Blaster 4.0, the industry’s first “intelligent” TIFF catcher will make its debut along with the much-anticipated Xitron network CTP interface, known…

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