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3D Printing - Opportunities for Large Format Printers
3D Printing

3D Printing - Opportunities for Large Format Printers

As 3D printing becomes more widespread, how can large format printers take advantage of this technology?

20-05-2022
Drytac set for major FESPA 2022 presence by sponsoring Printeriors and Sustainability Spotlight
Wide Format Printing

Drytac set for major FESPA 2022 presence by sponsoring Printeriors and Sustainability Spotlight

Drytac, the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, is delighted to announce it will sponsor two special areas of the FESPA Global Print Expo 2022.

18-05-2022
1 week until FESPA Global Print Expo 2022: industry gets ready to put print back in motion
Garment Printing

1 week until FESPA Global Print Expo 2022: industry gets ready to put print back in motion

In 1 week, FESPA Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo 2022 will open at Messe Berlin, Germany, ready to set speciality print and signage businesses back in motion.

05-05-2022
Club FESPA Lounge, Worldwide (Members Only)
Garment Printing

Club FESPA Lounge, Worldwide (Members Only)

Our leading global speciality print network can meet, connect and refresh on FESPA’s member only lounge, across the globe. Become a member to access our shows for free! The Club FESPA Lounge provides members with fast track access, dedicated cloakroom, WIFI, all-day refreshments, 2 non member guest passes* and a free gift from FESPA**.

05-05-2022
Club FESPA Lounge, Worldwide (Members Only)
HP, Brother, Mimaki and Durst sponsor FESPA Global Print Expo 2022
Textile Printing

HP, Brother, Mimaki and Durst sponsor FESPA Global Print Expo 2022

With excitement levels at an all-time high ahead of the FESPA Global Print Expo 2022 next month, Rob Fletcher catches up with the four headline sponsors of this year’s event to find out more about their plans for the exhibition.

22-04-2022
Celebrating talent in the Associations Pavilion at FESPA Global Print Expo 2022: Thailand and Spain
People in Print

Celebrating talent in the Associations Pavilion at FESPA Global Print Expo 2022: Thailand and Spain

The Associations Pavilion at the FESPA Global Expo 2022 in Berlin (31 May–3 June) gives members the opportunity to showcase samples of work both digitally and screen printed. Visitors to the Messe Berlin will learn how diverse applications were printed and finished by members from 16 countries, including Thailand and Spain.

22-04-2022
Why Highcon is turning to AI to maximise packaging productivity
People in Print

Why Highcon is turning to AI to maximise packaging productivity

Simon Lewis, Vice-President Marketing at Highcon, explains the motivation behind the firm's recent partnership with Tilia Labs and its artificial intelligence-driven Tilia Phoenix software.

22-04-2022
Top 20 Outdoor Print Applications of 2021
Features

Top 20 Outdoor Print Applications of 2021

Rob Fletcher takes a look outside at some of the best examples of outdoor print from the past 12 months.

13-04-2022
Bringing ideas to life
Business Advice

Bringing ideas to life

Nathan Swinson-Bullough, Managing Director of Imageco, on how to channel creativity and push the limits of what is possible.

24-03-2022
The art of persuasion: how to break through to branding agencies
Business Advice

The art of persuasion: how to break through to branding agencies

Bryan Edmondson of SEA Design, on communicating better and getting new business with brands.

23-03-2022
How to leverage wide format energy use for business efficiency
How to Guides

How to leverage wide format energy use for business efficiency

HP’s Worldwide Large Format Environmental Lead, Noëlle Peutat, on assessing energy use in Latex technology.

23-03-2022
Is CMYK enough?
Inks

Is CMYK enough?

Most wide format printers have multiple ink channels but what’s the best combination of colours and effects? Nessan Cleary shares the best ink channels.

21-02-2022
A roadmap to profiting from the three Ps approach
Tomorrow's World

A roadmap to profiting from the three Ps approach

In his final article, Matthew Parker, Founding Director of Profitable Printing Relationships, describes simple steps for implementing a people-planet-profit (3Ps) principle in your business.

18-02-2022
How to recruit and retain talent in the print industry: the view from the FESPA Board
How to Guides

How to recruit and retain talent in the print industry: the view from the FESPA Board

Attracting and retaining talent in the large format print industry, and being progressive by stimulating diversity, is a challenge we must all meet, say three of FESPA’s Board members.

18-02-2022
How To Print Sustainably
Sustainability

How To Print Sustainably

The climate crisis requires the need for all businesses to take responsibility and ensure their businesses are as sustainable as possible. What can printers do? Sonja Angerer discusses the current opportunities for printers to ensure their businesses are sustainable.

16-02-2022
Digital Signage vs Large Format Printing
Wide Format Printing

Digital Signage vs Large Format Printing

Digital Signage is taking over advertising space from Wide Format Digital Printing. But which technology will prevail? Sonja Angerer analyses Digital Signage and Large Format Printing and compares the two.

16-02-2022
"Green" large format printing pays dividends
Sustainability

"Green" large format printing pays dividends

Purchasers of LFP systems focus mainly on aspects such as productivity, possible applications or investment and profitability levels. However, sustainability is gaining ground as a criterion – not only due to corporate values, but also because it is increasingly seen as a social and political requirement.

10-02-2022
Full line-up of major exhibitors confirmed for FESPA Global Print Expo 2022
Cutting

Full line-up of major exhibitors confirmed for FESPA Global Print Expo 2022

FESPA Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo 2022 (31 May – 3 June 2022, Messe Berlin, Germany) are set to bring together the strongest line-up of exhibitors since 2019, with more than 250 suppliers already contracted to exhibit and many more active discussions in progress.

07-02-2022
Italian inspiration is alive and well
Tomorrow's World

Italian inspiration is alive and well

Michela Pìbiri, Editor-in-Chief of PrintLovers, on why Italian graphic design and high-end customised products are still on top of the world.

24-01-2022
How to find your niche and compete with web-to-print
How to Guides

How to find your niche and compete with web-to-print

All printers recognise the power of web-to-print businesses and must reflect on them in order to identify and own their niche, says Graeme Richardson-Locke, Technical Lead at FESPA.

24-01-2022