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What is the future of Inkjet Printing?
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What is the future of Inkjet Printing?

There are ongoing uncertainties happening regarding COVID across many countries and this will likely impact the print industry. Sonja Angerer shares how printers have been affected by COVID and how they can secure the future of their business by adapting.

01-12-2021
FESPA brings business back with first live events in Europe
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FESPA brings business back with first live events in Europe

FESPA has kick-started business recovery in the speciality print and signage communities with the successful return of FESPA Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo 2021 (12 – 15 October 2021) after a two-year gap.

25-10-2021
FESPA Live – Day 2 of FESPA 2021
Digital Printing
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FESPA Live – Day 2 of FESPA 2021

For anyone not able to attend FESPA 2021 in person – we bring the flavour of the exhibition directly to you, by livestreaming some of the latest product launches, market insights and interviews with the show exhibitors. Day 2 – Michael Ryan, FESPA’s Group Exhibition Manager, speaks to Mimaki, Canon, Durst, Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, SolaAir, IMAPRES and ADSystems about their latest product launches

22-10-2021
FESPA Live – Day 2 of FESPA 2021
FESPA Live – Day 1 of FESPA 2021
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FESPA Live – Day 1 of FESPA 2021

For anyone not able to attend FESPA 2021 in person – we bring the flavour of the exhibition directly to you, by livestreaming some of the latest product launches, market insights and interviews with the show exhibitors. Day 1 – Michael Ryan, FESPA’s Group Exhibition Manager, speaks to Caldera, Hasler Solutions, Agfa, EFKA & Yellotools about their latest products and technologies.

21-10-2021
FESPA Live – Day 1 of FESPA 2021
Epson links up with sprinting star Usain Bolt to showcase EcoTank printers
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Epson links up with sprinting star Usain Bolt to showcase EcoTank printers

Epson has announced details of a new partnership with eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt to raise awareness of its cartridge-free EcoTank printers and the benefits they offer to customers across Europe.

21-10-2021
FESPA Global Print Expo 2021 Day 1 Highlights
Digital Printing
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FESPA Global Print Expo 2021 Day 1 Highlights

Welcome to the first day at FESPA Global Print Expo 2021, Europe’s leading exhibition for screen and digital, wide format print and textile printing.

18-10-2021
FESPA Global Print Expo 2021 Day 1 Highlights
Ready to bring colour back at FESPA Global Print Expo 2021 and European Sign Expo 2021
Garment Printing

Ready to bring colour back at FESPA Global Print Expo 2021 and European Sign Expo 2021

The doors to FESPA Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo 2021, Europe’s leading exhibitions for speciality print and signage, will open in just a few days (12 – 15 October 2021 at the RAI, Amsterdam, The Netherlands).

08-10-2021
Are HP Indigo inks compostable?
Sustainability

Are HP Indigo inks compostable?

Laurel Brunner discusses the importance of compostability in inks and how it differs from biodegradability.

28-09-2021
Important FESPA Global Print Expo 2021 travel update
Digital Printing

Important FESPA Global Print Expo 2021 travel update

Restrictions on fully-vaccinated travellers to The Netherlands from designated ‘very high-risk countries’ will be lifted with effect from 22nd September 2021, meaning that printers and sign-makers from these countries can travel to FESPA Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo 2021 in Amsterdam (12-15 October 2021) without fear of needing to quarantine on arrival.

16-09-2021
DTF (Direct To Film): A new way to personalisation textile printing
Garment Printing

DTF (Direct To Film): A new way to personalisation textile printing

Textile printing remains one of the most popular sectors in the digital printing industry. Direct-To-Film (DTF) is a new technique of decorating fabric that has been introduced into the market. What DTF and how can printers’ profit from it?

08-09-2021
Choosing the right ink for wide format printing
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Choosing the right ink for wide format printing

When it comes to choosing a wide format printer, the first step is to decide what type of ink you want to work with. Nessan Cleary describes the different types of inks available and the choosing the right ink is dependent on the applications and materials that you want to print.

23-08-2021
Latex printing and sustainability
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Latex printing and sustainability

Thom Brown, environmental sustainability and original ink advocate at HP, on HP Latex printing’s energy efficiency.

20-08-2021
The Market Shifts towards Pigment – New Developments and Market Trends for Décor and Apparel
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The Market Shifts towards Pigment – New Developments and Market Trends for Décor and Apparel

As the pandemic draws to a close digital textile printing is continuing to carve an innovative path to the future of printed production. The growth of digital textile pigment printing is continuing apace - driven by its of ease of use, speed of production, cost efficiencies and sustainable attributes.

09-08-2021
Printed clothing trend talk: sustainability
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Printed clothing trend talk: sustainability

In our recent FESPA Innovations & Trends (FIT) virtual event we brought together three printers from across the world to discuss the latest trends in garment decoration and the future of the sector.

06-08-2021
On-demand inkjet labelling set to cut C02 emissions by 6.7 million tonnes a year
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On-demand inkjet labelling set to cut C02 emissions by 6.7 million tonnes a year

Moving to on-demand inkjet labelling could help European businesses become significantly more efficient and sustainable, and poitentially save millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions every year, according to new research from independent consultant Smithers.

02-08-2021
Mimaki’s Arjen Evertse promoted to General Manager Sales, EMEA
Digital Printing

Mimaki’s Arjen Evertse promoted to General Manager Sales, EMEA

Mimaki has announced that Arjen Evertse has been appointed as General Manager Sales, EMEA, effective 1st September 2021.

30-06-2021
The Environmental Benefits of Waterless Digital Textile Print Ink Systems
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The Environmental Benefits of Waterless Digital Textile Print Ink Systems

Debbie McKeegan discusses the future of industrial textile printing and how digital printing benefits in reducing the environmental footprint.

28-06-2021
Printed Hotel Design: How Interior Print Makes Holidays Even Better
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Printed Hotel Design: How Interior Print Makes Holidays Even Better

In many European countries, many hotels are finally open again. The hospitality sector will need to adapt their businesses due to the new reality created by COVID-19. Printers who specialise in interior decoration and wall décor may profit from this new reality; Sonja Angerer explains why.

22-06-2021
New printers: less waste, more reliability and more energy efficiency
Digital Printing

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
Top 20 FESPA Awards Winners of 2020
Digital Printing

Top 20 FESPA Awards Winners of 2020

FESPA.com looks back at out some of our most memorable FESPA Awards winners of 2020.

10-06-2021