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The intelligence behind the ink: how AI is changing printing forever
Keypoint Intelligence, the global market data leader for the digital imaging industry, showed the growing application of artificial intelligence to all facets of printing at the SmartHub Conference at the Personalisation Experience 2025, co-located at the FESPA Global Print Expo earlier this month.
How to choose the best courier for safe shipping
As a printer, making sure your work is high-quality is only half the job – delivering to the customer on time and intact is just as important. Reliable courier services are vital for your business reputation, so here’s what to look for in a delivery partner, and why automation may be one way you can boost your business.
How to maximise the automation of your production workflow
Workflow automation has evolved beyond basic file prep, now encompassing job submission, prepress, and postpress. Printers automate to boost productivity, cut waste, and address skill shortages. Implementing tailored automation, from RIPs to MIS, optimises throughput and profitability, minimising human intervention.
Are AI agents the new internet?
We speak to AI and data expert Job van den Berg – keynote speaker at the recent FESPA Netherlands TREND conference – about how AI offers more than just image generation.
FESPA Nederland TREND Event: knowledge and inspiration gets bigger and better
Club FESPA Online spoke to Eduard Hoogendijk, Managing Director of FESPA Nederland, about the growing success of last week’s FESPA TREND event.
Does digital marketing really work better than print marketing?
As the popularity of digital marketing continues to rise, is there still a place for print marketing in an increasingly online world? We look at whether digital marketing works better than print, or vice versa.
Bernd Zipper at Zipcon: AI, e-commerce and the new DNA of print
Club FESPA Online speaks to Bernd Zipper – one of the leading consultants for the transforming print industry – and ask him what the future holds.
How to protect your tech stack
When tech goes wrong, it can severely damage your cashflow – and your reputation. Here’s what to look out for and why it is important to keep up to date with tech for your business.
Smart finishing with automated cutting system
Elitron has unveiled its new next-generation Kombo TAV system, which leverages AI to anticipate more demanding customer needs.
Innovation in textile printing
Club FESPA Online spoke to Josef Osl at Zimmer Austria, the printing machine manufacturer, about how digital printing has revolutionised camouflage and the impact of AI on textile printing.
7 ways AI will transform the printing industry
We are only just beginning to understand the numerous ways AI can help printers. From automation to sustainability, we take a look at 7 key ways you can utilise AI for your business.
Retail signage: 'Everything can be automated'
Sign Text and Sign Production, twin signage companies, share a case study of how automation can increase efficiency and continuously improve processes.
Stay competitive with artificial intelligence: the new reality for print businesses
In the second of three articles with US print-trade expert Mark Coudray, we look at how artificial intelligence (AI) and innovative business philosophies can future-proof your company.
How to optimise imposition with automated technology
We spoke to Tilia Labs about how artificial intelligence can lead to the most cost-effective imposition by reducing human input.
Mark Coudray: real results with artificial intelligence
In the first of three articles with US print-trade innovator Mark Coudray, we look at how artificial intelligence can affect printing businesses on a day-to-day level.
How to be a more efficient and productive printer with automation software
We spoke to Certified Enfocus Partner XChange UK about the best applications of PitStop Pro in wide format printing.
Tharstern integrates automated carbon footprinting into MIS
Carbon emissions and offsetting costs are automatically generated with every order or quote.
