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From silkscreen to inkjet, technology to art with Jon Cone
We speak to Jon Cone, one of the great fine art and photography print innovators, about the story behind his revolutionary Piezography monochromatic inkjet system.
Regulation guidance: deforestation and EUDR
What is the upcoming European Union Deforestation Regulation, when does it come into force and how will it affect the print industry? Sustainability specialist Rachel England outlines everything you need to know.
FESPA Nederland TREND Event: knowledge and inspiration gets bigger and better
Club FESPA Online spoke to Eduard Hoogendijk, Managing Director of FESPA Nederland, about the growing success of last week’s FESPA TREND event.
What is the practical value of AI for printers today?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been one of the most talked-about technologies of the last few years, and for good reason. But as expectations begin to be tempered, printers are starting to ask: what is the real, practical value of AI today?
The future of the garment industry is generative manufacturing
We speak to fashion-tech consultant Thomas Rothery, previously of FILA, about his career and his belief that generative manufacturing and co-creation will change garment printing forever.
FESPA Bulgaria: inspiring youth
Dessy Todorova, Secretary of FESPA Bulgaria, describes how a Careers Show helped ignite a passion for printing in young people.
Enter Gen Z: bridging the generational gap in the workplace
With more generations than ever in the workplace together, how can we blend them successfully to create a thriving business?
How to spot false green claims
Common deceptive green claims and how to uncover them.
How to use Porter’s Five Forces model for risk management
Porter’s Five Forces is a simple model that can help you to plan strategically for business success now and in the future.
The rise of AI in fashion production
We spoke to fashion-tech consultant Thomas Rothery about what artificial intelligence can do for design generation and forecasting retail trends.
Steve Lister: a practical guide to making green claims
Sustainability and print consultant Steve Lister describes how printers can avoid accusations of greenwashing.
Does digital marketing really work better than print marketing?
As the popularity of digital marketing continues to rise, is there still a place for print marketing in an increasingly online world? We look at whether digital marketing works better than print, or vice versa.
Digital signage boosts OOH advertising
Rapidly changing digital screens in high streets and transport networks can reach more customers.
Bernd Zipper at Zipcon: AI, e-commerce and the new DNA of print
Club FESPA Online speaks to Bernd Zipper – one of the leading consultants for the transforming print industry – and ask him what the future holds.
FESPA Finland: leaders in sustainable printing
Minna Pettersson, Executive Director of FESPA Finland – along with Laura Makelin at Grano and Jari Martovaara from Punamusta – discuss the state of the wide format industry in the world-leading nation for sustainability.
Watching out for greenwashing
In the face of legislation designed to prevent greenwashing, Two Sides tells us why printing businesses should take care to be honest and open about their practices.
How to protect your tech stack
When tech goes wrong, it can severely damage your cashflow – and your reputation. Here’s what to look out for and why it is important to keep up to date with tech for your business.
