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The rise of DTF: ROQ and the Impress
Business Advice

The rise of DTF: ROQ and the Impress

Nelson Miranda, Marketing Specialist at ROQ, looks at the growth of direct to film (DTF) in the garment printing sector and beyond.

24-01-2024
 What is the future of AI?
Tomorrow's World

What is the future of AI?

What will artificial intelligence (AI) look like in 20 years’ time? There are two views: one positive and one deeply pessimistic.

19-12-2023
DTG printing: choose your own adventure
People in Print

DTG printing: choose your own adventure

We speak to M&R’s Zac Biberstine and discuss the company’s Polaris high-speed DTG printer.

19-12-2023
 Simon Wheeler at Stylographics: Hollywood calling
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Simon Wheeler at Stylographics: Hollywood calling

We spoke to Stylographics Managing Director Simon Wheeler about his appointment to the FESPA UK board, and about his impressive collection of customers including (from the world of movies) Barbie, Batman, Willy Wonka and Napoleon.

19-12-2023
After ISO 14001: Imageco and its journey to maximum sustainability
Tomorrow's World

After ISO 14001: Imageco and its journey to maximum sustainability

In January 2021, we spoke to Imageco Managing Director Nathan Swinson-Bullough about his company’s initial steps towards sustainability. Now, two years later, we determine how the firm’s journey in sustainability has progressed. 

19-12-2023
Greenwashing: sorting fact from fiction in environmental claims
Business Advice

Greenwashing: sorting fact from fiction in environmental claims

Businesses that promise too much in terms of their environmental credentials could find themselves suffering reputational or even financial trouble.

19-12-2023
The Waste Academy: lessons in printer sustainability
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The Waste Academy: lessons in printer sustainability

In the second of a two-part focus on FESPA UK’s innovative approach to print industry sustainability, we see how their new Waste Academy is helping to spread essential knowledge among producers, suppliers and customers.

25-11-2023
How to secure funding in difficult economic times
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How to secure funding in difficult economic times

Small businesses need new strategies to secure funding when faced by economic challenges, from government initiatives to alternative sources and collaborations.

25-11-2023
Responsible waste disposal: FESPA UK’s Waste Accreditation scheme
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Responsible waste disposal: FESPA UK’s Waste Accreditation scheme

In the first of a two-part focus on FESPA UK’s innovative approach to sustainability, we see how their new Waste Accreditation scheme is already diverting tonnes of waste from landfill.

24-11-2023
How to navigate the impact of generative AI
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How to navigate the impact of generative AI

What are the implications of generative artificial intelligence and large language models for the print industry?

24-11-2023
FESPA Award winner: Tobex’s roll-to-roll textile installation
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FESPA Award winner: Tobex’s roll-to-roll textile installation

Digital on-demand printing company and small-scale sewing factory Tobex won a FESPA bronze award in the roll-to-roll printed textiles category.

24-11-2023
Going with the FLOW: innovative Canon flatbed technology explained
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Going with the FLOW: innovative Canon flatbed technology explained

Mathew Faulkner, Head of Marketing and Innovation for the Wide Format Group in Canon EMEA, discusses the new zone-less, multi-origin flatbed layout: the Arizona 1300 series with FLOW technology introduced at the FESPA Global Print Expo this year.

23-10-2023
Bringing sustainability to self-adhesives
Tomorrow's World

Bringing sustainability to self-adhesives

We speak to Steve Lister, Chair of the new Self-Adhesive Industry Sustainability Action Group, about how the plastics sector is coming together for a vital cause.

23-10-2023
The DNA of design: FESPA award-winning garment printing
People in Print

The DNA of design: FESPA award-winning garment printing

Sincerely Screen Co in Thailand won a Bronze FESPA Award in the Printed Garments category for this complex lenticular design using silicone ink.

23-10-2023
An essential guide to calculating carbon emissions
Business Advice

An essential guide to calculating carbon emissions

Robyn Newberry and Freddie Ward from CarbonQuota discuss the company’s ‘plug and play’, print-sector-specific Essentials carbon calculator.

23-10-2023
Unblocking the personalisation pipeline
Tomorrow's World

Unblocking the personalisation pipeline

Personalisation expert James Lawrence-Jones shares his thoughts on the future of mass customisation.

23-10-2023
AI and personalised print software solutions: to the next level
Business Advice

AI and personalised print software solutions: to the next level

The opportunities to offer personalised products have never been greater with the right software, says Wacław Mostowoski at Antigro Designer.

26-09-2023
Best in show at the FESPA Awards: All About Graphics immersive Printeriors
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Best in show at the FESPA Awards: All About Graphics immersive Printeriors

All About Graphics won a Gold Award in the Printeriors category and the Best in Show for its stunning multi-media, multi-level experience. We spoke to the team at AAG and part-owner Mark Burley.

26-09-2023
The cutting-edge of laser technology
People in Print

The cutting-edge of laser technology

Harald Katzinger, Product Manager Cutting at Trotec Laser GmbH, on why changing to laser is more low-maintenance than you might think.

26-09-2023
The art of distortion printing
Business Advice

The art of distortion printing

With the help of distortion printing innovator John Davidson, we look at how it’s possible to accurately produce print for any three-dimensional shape or size.

26-09-2023