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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.
22-07-2022
Press Releases
Vibrant FESPA Global Print Expo 2022 affirms business bounce-back
FESPA Global Print Expo 2022 brought the speciality print community together for four motivational days in Berlin (31st May to 3rd June 2022), in an atmosphere of overwhelming positivity that affirmed the industry’s readiness to bounce back from the challenges of the last two years.
14-06-2022
Press Releases
FESPA confirms European event calendar to 2024
FESPA has confirmed the dates of the FESPA Global Print Expo and co-located European Sign Expo for the next two years, heralding a return to two of the events’ most popular host cities and venues. In 2023, the events will take place from 23 to 26 May at Messe Munich, Germany – previously the stage for successful FESPA exhibitions in 1999, 2005, 2010, 2014 and 2019.
06-06-2022
Tomorrow's World
Tharstern integrates automated carbon footprinting into MIS
Carbon emissions and offsetting costs are automatically generated with every order or quote.
19-05-2022
Blog
Technology drives progress
Laurel Brunner discusses how current technologyin the printing industry is driving change and progress regarding sustainabilty.
19-05-2022
Features
Automation: a popular topic in large format printing
Between skilled labour leaving the industry and mixed signals about economic recovery, automation is one of the most important issues in the large format printing industry. Sonja Angerer shares the latest products to help businesses become more productive.
17-05-2022
Features
Automation and Customisation ─The Positive Impact of The Digital Workflow
Debbie McKeegan discusses how digital workflow will continue to grow and evolve to deliver seamless manufacturing in the textile industry.
21-02-2022
Business Advice
Reshoring to the rescue? Sustainable resilience in supply chains
Supply chains across the board have been hit hard in recent times. With sustainability also high on the agenda, is it time for companies to bring operations home?
20-12-2021
Features
Latest News in Automation: Integrating the Future
Automation is one of the key factors to contributing to making printing a sustainable business opportunity. Sonja Angerer discusses the latest innovations and the importance of building end-to-end solutions.
04-11-2021
Features
Wide Format trend talk: automation
In our FESPA Innovations & Trends (FIT) virtual event for wide format print, we brought together three printers from different countries to discuss trends in wide format and hear their thoughts on what the future holds.
27-10-2021
Business Advice
Colour monitoring with environmental data
Why environmental factors can affect printing quality, and how to manage it.
28-09-2021
Business Advice
Preserving profit through automation
Kelvin Bell, Sales Director at Vpress, on why small businesses should take the plunge into the brave new world of automation.
27-09-2021
Blog
Bringing business back: an automated future
The print sector has experienced continuous technological progress for the past 20 years and, as a result, has seen significant productivity benefits and reduced time-to-market. However, the speciality print sector, which FESPA represents, can still do more to achieve significant efficiency gains through process automation, particularly by streamlining workflows.
09-09-2021
Business Advice
Clarity in print automation and the benefits of JDF and XJDF
When it comes to standards and file formats designed for print automation, none are more useful than JDF. We spoke to Dr Rainer Prosi, Chief Technical Officer of CIP4, to find out more.
20-08-2021
Features
New Developments for Textile Design Software and Image Workflow for Digital Textile Printing
As we emerge post pandemic, the race to automated production is on. Our industry is switching to a print-on-demand business model, forcing all stakeholders in the supply chain to accelerate the digitisation of their workflows.
05-07-2021
How to Guides
How to use PowerScripts for speed and accuracy
Glenn Wilton at O2 Creative on how his automation software PowerScripts eliminates repetitive tasks and reduces error.
21-06-2021
Business Advice
XML – the first step towards automation
Understanding the different formats and standards used in data transfer is crucial in the journey towards automation. Andrew Bailes-Collins at Enfocus helps us get to grips with XML.
18-06-2021
Features
New printers: less waste, more reliability and more energy efficiency
The latest generation of printers are helping printers to become more environmentally friendly and save money in the process.
16-06-2021
Features
A quick guide for printers - working remotely
COVID-19 forced most people to work from home instead of their offices. For printers this means that they will have to get accustomed to having a more remote workforce. How does this affect their workflows?
15-06-2021
Press Releases
A broad spectrum of exhibitors set to bring colour back at FESPA Global Print Expo 2021
International screen, digital and textile printing manufacturers are lining up for this year’s FESPA Global Print Expo, which takes place from 12 – 15 October 2021 at the RAI exhibition centre in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
02-06-2021