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Sustainable substrates for vehicle wrapping
As demand for environmentally friendly applications continues to increase, Rob Fletcher takes a closer look at some of the more sustainable materials available to companies working in the vehicle wrapping sector.
Available substrates for outdoor sign and displays
Nessan Cleary details the available substrates for outdoor sign and displays.
WrapFest returns to Silverstone amid vehicle customisation boom
WrapFest, the dedicated show for the vehicle and surface decoration community will return to the prestigious Silverstone Race Circuit this year, running from 3-4 October 2024.
New sustainable materials at Sustainability Spotlight
Sustainability Spotlight returned by popular demand to FESPA Global Print Expo last month in an exhibit curated by The Good Factory.
Sportswear Pro: building ‘Brand Me’
After the success of the inaugural Sportswear Pro last month, we spoke with panellist and personalisation expert James Lawrence-Jones about the most exciting revelations at the event.
Opportunities for large formt printers in labelling
Nessan Cleary shares how labelling can present a unique opportunity for large format print suppliers who are looking to grow and diversify their business.
9 lean manufacturing principles for Garment Decorators
Marshall Atkinson share various lean manufacturing principles to help streamline operations, reduce waste increase productivity and lower your business's costs.
Are analytics services worthwhile for wide format printing?
Nessan Cleary shares how press manufacturers are increasingly offering machine analytics services and shares if these are good value for money in the wide format sector.
The opportunities and challenges for brands with the EU Green Claims Directive
Steve Lister details the EU Greens Claims Directive which encourages businesses to be responsible and deters greenwashing. It demands accountability from businesses regarding their sustainability. Steve shares the potential penalties for non-compliance, how it will reduce greenwashing, the impact on brands if they are not compliant and the opportunities for brands.
Smart factories and customisation technology explored at Personalise Make Wear 2024
FESPA's Textile Ambassador, Debbie McKeegan speaks to industry specialists at Personalise Make Wear at Personalisation Experience and Sportswear Pro 2024 held in Amsterdam. Each day of the exhibitions Debbie hosted a fire-side chat with these specialists to discuss various industry topics. During this Fire-side chat with Antigro, Caldera, Print Logistics, Inkcups and Kornit Digital they discuss the role of digital technologies in personalisation, reshaping the supply chain, the future of manufacturing and more.
Packaging regulation – a warning to UK printers
We spoke to George Atkinson, Head of Policy at environmental consultancy Valpak, about how printers should be cautious regarding stricter packaging regulations.
The pros and cons of Digital Signage and Printed Signage
Sonja Angerer discusses the pros and cons of both digital signage and printed signage. Current developments such as artificial intelligence and spatial computing are changing the situation once again. How will this shift affect printers?
How AI can benefit your data collection
Printers are collecting data about everything from costs to customers and inventory. But how can AI help you to make the most of that?
How to create an efficient smart factory
Debbie McKeegan speaks to industry specialists at Personalise Make Wear in Amsterdam about smart factories and customisation technology. Debbie speaks to Antigro, Caldera, Print Logistic, Inkcups and Kornit Digitial.
From LCD to micro LED – looking towards the future of signage
Explaining the display technologies and new flexible uses of non-printed signage.
Standard lighting conditions for wide format printers and their many markets
Paul Sherfield shares the various standard conditions that are required for wide format printers as colours can appear differently dependent on the differing types of lighting and environments.
EFKA launches new fully integrated webshop
EFKA, a leading producer and European market leader in aluminum textile frames, announced the launch of its new webshop that is fully integrated into the website and offers numerous advantages for customers.
How interactive print can help brands connect with potential customers
Interactive print is becoming an increasingly important feature for marketers as they seek to capture the attention of the modern consumer. Here, Rob Fletcher highlights some of the ways print can help brands connect with people while out and about.
How to use AI for Digital Creativity and Decorative Printed Surfaces
Debbie McKeegan speaks to Royce Dodds, an AI Imaginer Specialist about how brands can creatively use AI for decorative printed surfaces. Royce emphasizes the importance of combining creativeity with technical skills and shares the benefits of using AI in design.