I recently had the pleasure of visiting Atelier fur Siebdruck in Switzerland, the home of printer extraordinaire, Lorenz Boegli. I have known Lorenz for about 13 years and seen much of his work through my involvement with the FESPA awards. Lorenz is a regular entrant and a regular winner of gold awards.

Caspar Williamson, a London-based illustrator and screen-printer who runs the print and design firm Flying Machines, published the book Reinventing Screenprinting last month, which celebrates the work of some of the world's most innovative and creative screenprinters. We caught up with him to find out his thoughts on the printing techniques recent revival and what the future has in store for screenprint lovers.

Artem Nadarashvili is considered by many to be one of the greatest special effect screen printers in the world. Operating from his company Midiprint, based in Moscow, Artem's team produce some incredible work for their large client base. In this short interview, Chris Smith, Head of Membership services at FESPA, speaks to Artem about what drives him to achieve even greater heights.

An exciting and informative three day event, showcasing the latest developments in the world of screenprinting by two of the biggest names in the sector and supported by many other major suppliers of ancillary equipment and consumables.

Taking place from 4th - 6th October, presentations and demonstrations will illustrate technological advances in all areas of the screenprinting process, including halftoning technology, computer to screen systems, precision and high speed cylinder printing, efficient and economical drying systems, special effect inks, stencil advances, new substrates and screen mesh developments.

Promo video for FESPA Asia 2011, taking place at the Suntec Exhibition Centre, Singapore 26-28th October 2011.

 

150 manufacturers and suppliers, including leading global brands in wide format printing, will line up on the grid at FESPA Asia 2011, providing visitors with an 'all access' pass to the digital print, screen print and textile print industries' most innovative products, technology, applications and software solutions to maximize their business performance.

 

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WARNING: This video contains scenes of Flash footage from the outset!

Brought to you by FESPA thanks to Ad Versteeg, this presentation will give you a real insight into Screenprinting and it's various uses and applications. Click here to view. What is Screen Printing?

The German translation "Was ist Siebdruck?" is available to download here

In the last blog we discussed the possibilities of garment printing using digital technology, a practice that was historically the domain of screen presses. As stated previously, digital garment printing has enjoyed significant growth in recent years and looks set to grow even further in the future. But buying the kit to undertake this kind of work is one thing – the key question for printers is whether or not there is latent demand for this kind of service now that will help keep the press ticking over if you decide to take the plunge?

24-26 February - Two innovative shows – One revolutionary event
www.fespaamericas.com
Orlando, Florida

FESPA Americas 2011 will provide the US, Central and South American region with a remarkable showcase of wide format digital and screen printing.

At FESPA Americas (Orlando, Florida, 24-26 February 2011) visitors will have the opportunity to take part in FESPA's first ever Screen Masters Workshop. Hosted daily by five screen industry gurus, participants will benefit from their collective expertise spanning nearly 200 years.

Bringing experience from around the globe, the Screen Masters are SGIA Parmele Award winners Michel Caza (France) and Scott Fresener (USA), Charlie Taublieb (USA), owner of Taublieb Consulting, Bhargav Mistry (India), Managing Director, Grafica Flextronica and Ad Versteeg (The Netherlands), Secretary of Het Zeefdruk Instituut.