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Wide Format Printing
Celebrating talent in the Associations Pavilion at FESPA Global Print Expo 2022: Thailand and Spain
The Associations Pavilion at the FESPA Global Expo 2022 in Berlin (31 May–3 June) gives members the opportunity to showcase samples of work both digitally and screen printed. Visitors to the Messe Berlin will learn how diverse applications were printed and finished by members from 16 countries, including Thailand and Spain.
Why Highcon is turning to AI to maximise packaging productivity
Simon Lewis, Vice-President Marketing at Highcon, explains the motivation behind the firm's recent partnership with Tilia Labs and its artificial intelligence-driven Tilia Phoenix software.
Bringing ideas to life
Nathan Swinson-Bullough, Managing Director of Imageco, on how to channel creativity and push the limits of what is possible.
How to leverage wide format energy use for business efficiency
HP’s Worldwide Large Format Environmental Lead, Noëlle Peutat, on assessing energy use in Latex technology.
The art of persuasion: how to break through to branding agencies
Bryan Edmondson of SEA Design, on communicating better and getting new business with brands.
A roadmap to profiting from the three Ps approach
In his final article, Matthew Parker, Founding Director of Profitable Printing Relationships, describes simple steps for implementing a people-planet-profit (3Ps) principle in your business.
How to recruit and retain talent in the print industry: the view from the FESPA Board
Attracting and retaining talent in the large format print industry, and being progressive by stimulating diversity, is a challenge we must all meet, say three of FESPA’s Board members.
Italian inspiration is alive and well
Michela Pìbiri, Editor-in-Chief of PrintLovers, on why Italian graphic design and high-end customised products are still on top of the world.
How to find your niche and compete with web-to-print
All printers recognise the power of web-to-print businesses and must reflect on them in order to identify and own their niche, says Graeme Richardson-Locke, Technical Lead at FESPA.
How to deliver with drop shipping
Davis Siksnans, CEO at Printful, gives his advice to printers on adding drop shipping to their list of services.
Meet new FESPA Board member Alberto Masserdotti
Alberto Masserdotti, head of digital printing pioneer the Masserdotti Group in Italy, celebrates his appointment to the FESPA Board.
Meet new FESPA Board member Wouter van As
Wouter van As’s family business has been innovating in the Dutch printing industry since 1934.
Mike Scrutton, Adobe: digital print workflows and manufacturing benefits
We speak with Mike Scrutton, Adobe’s Director of Print Technology and Strategy, about how digital technology has helped to keep print relevant in the modern world.
Latex printing and sustainability
Thom Brown, environmental sustainability and original ink advocate at HP, on HP Latex printing’s energy efficiency.
Health and safety in wide format digital printing
Nicole Spencer, Managing Director at RMC Digital Print in Hull, UK, and President of FESPA UK Association, gives her take on combating workplace risks.
The case for UV LED on performance and durability
EFI on the environmental benefits and energy usage of UV LED.
Standards for graphic arts
Paul Sherfield, FESPA Colour Ambassador, discusses which ISO standards should be important for you – and for your clients.
How to keep supply chains strong
Chris Green at Antalis discusses how the firm managed overstretched supply chains during the pandemic, why honest communication is key – and what the future holds.
How to save time, waste and money with wide format automation
Combining a prepress solution with a workflow management system, nesting technology and a cut line manager, OneVision’s Wide Format Automation Suite has already proved popular. Stephan Reiter, Head of Strategic Alliances for OneVision Software AG, discusses its benefits.