Show Highlights of FESPA 2017
Whether you want to revive your fondest memories of FESPA 2017, or see what you missed, we've got it covered.
Here is a look at all five days of FESPA 2017, Hamburg, Germany. An incredible show with busy aisles and booths from start to finish. With over 700 exhibitors from all over the world, global product launches and onsite purchases there was a lot to see in one week but luckily for you FESPA TV are here to bring you some of the best bits.
Our highlight video captures all the greatest hits from the wide format print show, featuring the industry's best and brightest people and its most promising new opportunities.
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What are the opportunities for large format providers regarding digital touch screens?
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