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FESPA in Slovakia: SZSDT
Ĺudovít Bartoš, Secretary of the Slovak Screen and Digital Printing Association, shares how the Association is inspiring the younger generation and provides an overview of the wide format industry in Slovakia and its neighbours.
Keep it creative: AI and artistry
Artificial intelligence (AI) is inescapable in many walks of life at the moment – but we’re only at the beginning of our understanding of its impact on creativity. From designers through to artists, it’s already showing the potential to disrupt our normal modes of creation – we take a look at whether AI is helping or hindering creatives.
Are AI agents the new internet?
We speak to AI and data expert Job van den Berg – keynote speaker at the recent FESPA Netherlands TREND conference – about how AI offers more than just image generation.
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.
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.
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.
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The Midjourney experience: creating AI generated images for print
We speak with Midjourney expert Marshall Atkinson about some of the frequently asked questions printers have around the practical considerations of using AI-generated images.
FESPA in Thailand: TINPA goes from strength to strength
Grace Paksookchai, Board member of TINPA, the Thai FESPA Asssociation, describes the challenges of sustainability and investment to the industry in Thailand.
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.
Why print personalisation matters
FESPA’s Personalisation Experience Ambassador, Richard Askam, explains why it is vital that printers embrace the concept of personalisation.
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.
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.
How AI can benefit your data collection
Printers are collecting data about everything from costs to customers and inventory. But how can AI help you to make the most of that?
The design democracy: AI, creativity and interior décor
We spoke to Matt Fletcher of John Mark Ltd and Cheryl O’Meara from the Print Pattern Archive about combining age-old techniques with artificial intelligence (AI) to create exciting new motifs for luxury wall coverings.
