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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.
How to be more productive in LFP and print with confidence
Today´s LFP software and machinery makes it easier than ever to be more productive. However, many digital printers still have an analogue approach to their daily work. So, what does productivity even mean, and what are the correct tools to improve it?
FESPA’s popular Coffee Break webinars set to return in May
FESPA has announced the return of its popular ‘Coffee Break’ webinars. Hosted by FESPA’s Head of Associations and Technical Lead, Graeme Richardson-Locke, this second series will offer the opportunity for printers to hear from industry experts on relevant topics that sit under 4 content pillars: process control, sustainability, colour management and automation.
Load, print and unload
Nessan Cleary discusses how automated loading and unloading systems can greatly improve the throughput on high speed wide format printers.
What features should you look for in a large format RIP?
Nessan Cleary discusses how the range of features in any given large format RIP determines the overall productivity of the printer and what features usersshould look for in a large format RIP.
The need for print automation with Andrew Talbot
Andrew Talbot is the CEO of Custom Gateway, a company which recently became part of the Kornit Digital family. In this podcast we discuss the critical need for print automation, the challenges that software overcomes and why technology will enable exponential growth in the manufacture of customized and personalized products in the next few years.
How to save time, waste and money with wide format automation
Combining a prepress solution with a workflow management system, nesting technology and a cut line manager, OneVision’s Wide Format Automation Suite has already proved popular. Stephan Reiter, Head of Strategic Alliances for OneVision Software AG, discusses its benefits.
Come back stronger with grants and funding
Printers are facing a host of challenges in turbulent times, but a financial boost for innovation can help you survive and thrive.
Durst launches new P5 350 High Speed printing system
Durst has unveiled numerous innovations as it continues its journey to become a complete solutions provider in line with its “Pixel to Output” strategy. Central is the P5 350 High Speed printer, together with the Durst “Automat”™, a new full automation system, enhanced Durst software, a full LED ink portfolio and partnerships.
Together through tough times: there’s power in community
FESPA’s CEO, Neil Felton discusses the impact COVID-19 has had on FESPA’s community, how it has coped, the importance of adapting and embracing the change and moving forwards.
PrintFactory: making the jump to automation
Automated workflows bring major cost savings and production efficiency gains, so why are so few printers making the transition?
FESPA Coffee Break: the benefits of software automation and what new skills are required
In this FESPA Coffee Break, we brought together two people with vast knowledge and experience of PDF workflows to expand on their knowledge of prepress and how it is best executed to maximise productivity.
FESPA Coffee Break - What are the benefits of Software automation and what new skills are required?
How automating repetitive tasks and building workflows will impress customers, increase throughput, and reduce wastage!
Printful shares insights on using artificial intelligence in print-on-demand
Printful, the print-on-demand drop shipping company, shares insights on how artificial intelligence (AI), especially machine learning (ML), is helping the company identify illegal content, and making sure thousands of customers don't order products with poor quality designs.
Solve problems early with preflighting
Post-COVID, making efficiencies is more important than ever. Andrew Bailes-Collins of Enfocus on how effective preflighting systems are essential.
FESPA introduces “Coffee Break” webinars
Graeme Richardson-Locke introduces FESPA Coffee Break, webinars that will feature industry experts who will share their knowledge, opinions and will answer questions on how speciality printers can get better, faster.
FESPA introduces “Coffee Break” webinars
Graeme Richardson-Locke introduces FESPA Coffee Break, webinars that will feature industry experts who will share their knowledge, opinions and will answer questions on how speciality printers can get better, faster.
Fedrigoni 365 by Ricoh, delivers a year of print creativity
Ricoh produced 4,000 uniquely different copies of the 2021 416pp calendar in ten different colourways. Fedrigoni’s Golden Star K was used for the jacket while Splendorlux was chosen for the cover and Freelife Vellum for the inside pages.
Towards the mass customization of one
The holy grail in mass customization is to produce unique customized products at the price of a single mass produced unit. Paul McKinlay at Cimpress, the global mass customization company and parent of brands like Vistaprint and Pixartprinting, explains.
Exclusive FESPA members platform, Club FESPA Online expands to 36 languages
Club FESPA Online offers over 100 thought-provoking articles that cover a wide range of topics for speciality printers to help improve business practice and increase awareness of industry trends; with new content being added every month.