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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.
Debbie McKeegan: inspiring interiors
The Printeriors curator on bridging the gap between graphics and the interior décor industry.
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.
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).
The Future is Bright – ‘Bringing Colour Back’
Arjen Evertse, General Manager Sales at Mimaki Europe discusses how due to COVID-19 customer demands have changed. These include increased interests in 3D printing and web-to-print and direct-to-shape industrial printing. Mimaki Europe returns to FESPA Global Print Expo 2021 with the JFX600-2513, a new LED-UV large-format flatbed inkjet printer.
Set for success – FESPA Global Print Expo 2021
Looking ahead to the FESPA Global Print Expo 2021, Rob Fletcher speaks to this year’s two Gold Sponsors to find out about the importance of the event and what visitors can expect in Amsterdam
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.
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?
Interior Décor trend talk: COVID learnings
In our recent FESPA Innovations & Trends (FIT) virtual event we brought together four printers from across the world to discuss the latest trends in digital print for interior design applications.
The advancement of digital textile printing technologies with Adobe
Debbie McKeegan discusses the advancement of digital textile printing technologies and the movement towards a digital workflow. Debbie Interviews Mike Scrutton, Director of Print Technology and Strategy at Adobe.
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.
FESPA Innovations & Trends Help Printers Prepare for a Post-COVID Reboot
First two events attract over 1,900 visitors
New opportunities in textile printing – highlights from day 2 of FIT 2021: Printed Clothing
In this article we have included an overview of the panel discussions and presentations for the first day of the FESPA Innovations and Trends on Printed Clothing. Companies featured include Roland DG, PolyPrint, Chemica & Sefa, Aeoon, Zakeke, Klieverik, EarlyVision, M&R and RTP Apparel.
Digital textile printing with Adele Genoni from EFI Reggiani
In our latest podcast we discuss digital textile printing with Adele Genoni the Senior Vice President and General Manager of EFI Reggiani.
New opportunities in textile printing – highlights from day 1 of FIT 2021: Printed Clothing
From 9 – 10 June 2021, FESPA hosted its second FESPA Innovations and Trends (FIT) live virtual event which highlighted the latest technologies and opportunities for print in the apparel and fashion market.
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.
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.
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.
Bringing colour back: the need for ‘green’
The theme of this year’s FESPA Global Print Expo is ‘Bringing Colour Back’. After almost 18 months feeling the commercial effects of the pandemic and stuck behind the screen, we aim to bring back colour, energy and positivity, and enable the speciality print community to come together face-to-face.