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From LCD to micro LED – looking towards the future of signage

Explaining the display technologies and new flexible uses of non-printed signage.

18-04-2024
From LCD to micro LED – looking towards the future of signage
FESPA Denmark: a digital future
People in Print

FESPA Denmark: a digital future

We spoke to Michael Brochmann from FESPA Denmark about the state of the industry and how AI lacks print production solutions.

12-03-2024
Hi, Robot: making a lightweight iron giant wins FESPA Gold Award
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Hi, Robot: making a lightweight iron giant wins FESPA Gold Award

Belgium’s X-Treme Creations constructed a huge, rusty-looking inflatable robot for a music festival.

29-08-2023
Wrap star: Rich Thompson of AdGraphics
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Wrap star: Rich Thompson of AdGraphics

We speak to Rich Thompson, founder and boss of US printers AdGraphics about some of the huge wrapping jobs that his company has undertaken.

19-08-2022
ISO certification: investing in the future
Business Advice

ISO certification: investing in the future

Why robust advice from an accredited organisation will equip your business for more profitable and sustainable operations.

20-07-2022
Celebrating talent in the Associations Pavilion at FESPA Global Print Expo 2022: Thailand and Spain
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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.

22-04-2022
Why Highcon is turning to AI to maximise packaging productivity
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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.

22-04-2022
Bringing ideas to life
Business Advice

Bringing ideas to life

Nathan Swinson-Bullough, Managing Director of Imageco, on how to channel creativity and push the limits of what is possible.

24-03-2022
The art of persuasion: how to break through to branding agencies
Business Advice

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.

23-03-2022
How to leverage wide format energy use for business efficiency
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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.

23-03-2022
A roadmap to profiting from the three Ps approach
Tomorrow's World

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.

18-02-2022
How to recruit and retain talent in the print industry: the view from the FESPA Board
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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.

18-02-2022
Italian inspiration is alive and well
Tomorrow's World

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.

24-01-2022
How to find your niche and compete with web-to-print
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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.

24-01-2022
How to deliver with drop shipping
How to Guides

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.

20-12-2021
Meet new FESPA Board member Wouter van As
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Meet new FESPA Board member Wouter van As

Wouter van As’s family business has been innovating in the Dutch printing industry since 1934.

19-11-2021
Meet new FESPA Board member Alberto Masserdotti
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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.

19-11-2021
Mike Scrutton, Adobe: digital print workflows and manufacturing benefits
People in Print

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.

26-10-2021
Latex printing and sustainability
Business Advice

Latex printing and sustainability

Thom Brown, environmental sustainability and original ink advocate at HP, on HP Latex printing’s energy efficiency.

20-08-2021

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