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Regulation guidance: Extended Producer Responsibility
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is now in effect. What does it mean for those in the print industry? Sustainability consultant Rachel England outlines everything you need to know.
Regulation guidance: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is now in effect, but with further changes on the horizon, what does it mean for printers? Sustainability consultant Rachel England outlines everything you need to know and talks to Apigraf about how your business may be affected.
Web-to-print design: Canva versus Kittl
We look at popular design packages Canva and Kittl to determine how they compare regarding graphic design and print on demand.
Regulation guidance: Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles
What is the Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles, what does it include and what does the print industry need to consider now to get ahead of compliance? Sustainability communications specialist Rachel England outlines the key facts.
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Lightfastness, climate change and the Blue Wool Scale
UV light fades and degrades printed products over time. And the problem is only going to get worse as global warming increases.
Keep it creative: AI and artistry
Artificial intelligence (AI) is inescapable in many walks of life at the moment – but we’re only at the beginning of our understanding of its impact on creativity. From designers through to artists, it’s already showing the potential to disrupt our normal modes of creation – we take a look at whether AI is helping or hindering creatives.
Laser cutters for SMEs
Why should small businesses consider purchasing a portable, entry-level laser cutter? Industry-leading laser cutter firm xTool explains its entry-level products.
Regulation guidance: Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition
What is the Empowering Consumers Directive, when does it start and how will it affect the print industry? Environmental journalist Rachel England outlines everything you need to know for your business.
Regulation guidance: deforestation and EUDR
What is the upcoming European Union Deforestation Regulation, when does it come into force and how will it affect the print industry? Sustainability specialist Rachel England outlines everything you need to know.
What is the practical value of AI for printers today?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been one of the most talked-about technologies of the last few years, and for good reason. But as expectations begin to be tempered, printers are starting to ask: what is the real, practical value of AI today?
Steve Lister: a practical guide to making green claims
Sustainability and print consultant Steve Lister describes how printers can avoid accusations of greenwashing.
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.
Watching out for greenwashing
In the face of legislation designed to prevent greenwashing, Two Sides tells us why printing businesses should take care to be honest and open about their practices.
Ecobanner: super-large format PVC-free banners for outdoor advertising
We spoke to GALE Pacific about its cost-effective PVC-free solution for outdoor advertising, which delivers the durability of comparable PVC fabrics at up to 50% less weight, and reduced disposal costs of up to 60%.
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The Midjourney experience: creating AI generated images for print
We speak with Midjourney expert Marshall Atkinson about some of the frequently asked questions printers have around the practical considerations of using AI-generated images.
The future of industrial inks – from film insert moulding to haptics
Marabu is a world-leading manufacturer of screen, digital and pad printing inks and creative colors, offering a wide variety of solutions for industrial and graphic printing applications. We spoke to the team at Marabu, near Stuttgart, Germany, as the firm celebrated its 165th birthday.
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.
