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The future of industrial inks – from film insert moulding to haptics
Marabu is a world-leading manufacturer of screen, digital and pad printing inks and creative colors, offering a wide variety of solutions for industrial and graphic printing applications. We spoke to the team at Marabu, near Stuttgart, Germany, as the firm celebrated its 165th birthday.
Smart finishing with automated cutting system
Elitron has unveiled its new next-generation Kombo TAV system, which leverages AI to anticipate more demanding customer needs.
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Verband Druck Medien Österreich: teaching the secrets of digital printing
Around 1,200 students explored printing companies across Austria, gaining first-hand insights into the vibrant world of digital printing. Club FESPA Online speaks to Peter Sodoma, Managing Director of Verband Druck Medien Österreich (the Association of Printing and Media in Austria).
Innovation in textile printing
Club FESPA Online spoke to Josef Osl at Zimmer Austria, the printing machine manufacturer, about how digital printing has revolutionised camouflage and the impact of AI on textile printing.
Sustainability Bootcamps for signmakers
We spoke to Steve Lister about how members of the print and signage industries are learning to embrace sustainability on Make it Happen’s Sustainability Bootcamps.
Kornit: a new age in poly printing
We look at Kornit’s Atlas Max Poly printer, which allows one-step DTG digital printing – including 3D effects and textures – on almost any fabric.
Why print personalisation matters
FESPA’s Personalisation Experience Ambassador, Richard Askam, explains why it is vital that printers embrace the concept of personalisation.
Sportswear and the circular economy
We spoke to Paul Foulkes-Arellano, founder of Circuthon, a circular economy consultancy, and a keynote speaker at this year’s Sportswear Pro conference, where he discussed innovations in sportswear material.
Printing SA: Fit for the future
Abisha Katerere, Marketing Manager of Printing SA, a FESPA Association, discusses the outlook in the sector in South Africa, and motivating young people to join the industry.
7 ways AI will transform the printing industry
We are only just beginning to understand the numerous ways AI can help printers. From automation to sustainability, we take a look at 7 key ways you can utilise AI for your business.
How bespoke sticker production can boost revenue
We spoke to Antigro Designer about its new client-tailored software that aims to reinvent sticker production.
Multicoloured embroidery on demand
Conny Svanberg, digital embroidery expert at Coloreel, and exhibitor at the Personalise Make Wear feature at Personalisation Experience and Sportswear Pro 2024, discusses dye sublimation and colour management.
Getting started with haptics: swissQprint
Carmen Eicher, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, swissQprint and Claudio Müller, Application Engineer, discuss the business of building haptics.
How print businesses can have better relationships with new, young staff
Recruitment and retention remains a problem in many print businesses. We spoke to best-selling author and expert in emerging generations Chloe Combi about how printers can maximise their relationship with young workers.
FESPA in Poland: changing fast
We spoke to Jacek Stencel, Head of FESPA’s Association in Poland, the Polish Association of Screen Printing and Digital Printing (PSSiDC).
New sustainable materials at Sustainability Spotlight
Sustainability Spotlight returned by popular demand to FESPA Global Print Expo last month in an exhibit curated by The Good Factory.
Sportswear Pro: building ‘Brand Me’
After the success of the inaugural Sportswear Pro last month, we spoke with panellist and personalisation expert James Lawrence-Jones about the most exciting revelations at the event.
Packaging regulation – a warning to UK printers
We spoke to George Atkinson, Head of Policy at environmental consultancy Valpak, about how printers should be cautious regarding stricter packaging regulations.
