Inca Digital is well known as a leader for high quality, high-speed wide-format digital inkjet printing machines for point of sales applications. The Onset has led the way in this sector as the best of class for many years. Now, their strategic attention is focused on a far more challenging and arguably exciting sector, packaging. In this interesting interview, we talk to Matt Brooks of Inca and Richard O’Neill from Tinmasters about the needs for printing technology in metal packaging printing and what is needed from digital to meet the expectations of an almost entirely offset lithographic dominated market.

Following on from the success of the first FuturePrint Virtual Summit which took place 2-4 June, the next edition takes place 12-16 October. Leading digital print manufacturer, HP, has confirmed they will be participating as Content Partner with a focus on corrugated packaging.

Ahead of the Future of Business Webinar on July 21st, Madeleine Cole of Venture Business discusses the effects of COVID-19 on exhibitions and events, the benefits of flexible working and the culture change that is needed to facilitate it, and the digital and hybrid events of the future.

Ahead of the Future of Business Webinar on July 21st, we spoke to Richard Boon of Webmart UK, about some of the effects of COVID-19 on business, what that will mean going forward, and the importance of finding the right balance and embracing change.

GIS and SAKATA INX will work together on specific projects, leveraging SAKATA INX’s ink expertise and access to large end-users and major OEMs, and GIS’s expertise in providing complete workflow solutions for industrial inkjet applications.

In this article, as shops begin to reopen their doors Mike Horsten takes a closer look at SEG’s which have become a key element of retail displays.

First, what does the acronym SEG stand for anyway? It's “Silicone Edge Graphics” and not like the Wikipedia page says the “Society of Exploration Geophysicists”. First what does the acronym SEG stand for anyway? It's “Silicone Edge Graphics” and not like the Wikipedia page says the “Society of Exploration Geophysicists”.

Water-based pigment inks for inkjet printing have gained traction as high-performing, environmentally friendly, safe, and cost-efficient inks. Agfa’s Marc Graindourze, Business Manager Industrial Inks, explains their use for industrial applications.

The following copy is taken from Heidelberg’s website and is news about their decision to not participate at Drupa and focus on virtual events.

The trend towards ever shorter innovation cycles in the print media industry has accelerated very quickly. Data-based digital business models are emerging in very short time intervals and are constantly being modified to align with current specific customer requirements. Customers thus need to be informed about the latest trends quickly, flexibly and on an ongoing basis. This trend also affects customer communications at Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg): The company will focus on offering more new, digital options to present products and innovations.

The demographics of FuturePrint Virtual Summit visitors contrasted with live print events, particularly summits, which are defined as exclusive events attended only by senior-level people. At the first summit in June, over 55% of visitors fell into the 18-35 category, and as a result, organisers want to build a content programme that includes more inspiring talks from younger people.

Marco Boer is Vice President at I.T. Strategies, a custom consultancy house serving the digital print vendor community. Karis Copp speaks to Marco about his career in print, conducting research in a COVID-19 world, and challenges and opportunities in the inkjet market.

Prior to our Future of Business Webinar on the 21st July at 2.00pm we speak to one of the contributors – Paul Streeter about Trust and the importance of it in the sales process and to help to develop your business.

FuturePrint are pleased to announce that Agfa have joined the 2nd Future Print Virtual Summit as a Content partner. We asked Marc Graindourze to give us a short introduction and to tell us a little about Agfa and their interest in the Industrial Inkjet market.

How do we continue to grow our business in a Post Covid environment? This session focuses on 'Developing Strategies for our rather Turbulent World.' With guests - Madeleine Cole of Venture Business, Mike Seaman of Raccoon Events, Paul Streeter of PST Training and Richard Boon of Webmart. Join this session focused on reigniting growth.

Pat McGrew is Managing Director of McGrewGroup, providing guidance and triage for printing, marketing service, workflow, and companies supporting the print and communication industry. Karis Copp speaks to Pat about her storied career in print, how she helps her diverse client set to be successful, and how print businesses can weather the COVID-19 storm.

Following the success of the first FuturePrint Virtual Summit which ran 2-4 June, FM Future co-founders have announced the date of 12-16 October for the second edition to inspire and connect as many people as possible in the global community.

This is an-at-a glance guide to UV. A simple and easy to understand guide to how UV can help us avoid a second wave of Covid - 19?

Nicola Penhallow is Publisher of Specialist Printing Worldwide, a trade publication focused on technical content for specialist printers. Karis Copp speaks to Nicola about what she’s learned in her year at the helm of SPW, how the publication serves its readership, and what she envisions for the future of the title.

Dominiek Arnout is responsible for strategic business development. He has had a long career in print technology, with considerable experience of inkjet with graphics at Agfa, and more recently at Ricoh. In part 1, we talk about what needs to be done to accelerate the adoption of inkjet in new markets.

Today, TAYA launched its first comprehensive video, in 13 languages, for its premium eco-friendly brand of print media, KAVALAN. One of the greatest threats to our planet is plastic waste. That means not only the PET in your plastic bottles and the LDPE in your plastic bags, but it’s also the PVC coatings from print media used in the advertising industry.

Global Inkjet Systems (GIS), a world-leading developer and supplier of industrial inkjet solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Jeffels to Chief Financial Officer (CFO).  Steve brings a wealth of financial, strategic and commercial experience to the role, enhancing the company’s financial and corporate planning capabilities for the next phase of its growth.