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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.
DTG printing: choose your own adventure
We speak to M&R’s Zac Biberstine and discuss the company’s Polaris high-speed DTG printer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to navigate the impact of generative AI
What are the implications of generative artificial intelligence and large language models for the print industry?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Unblocking the personalisation pipeline
Personalisation expert James Lawrence-Jones shares his thoughts on the future of mass customisation.
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.
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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.
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.
