Technology is a wonderful thing. This is an assumption most people (myself included) tend to make. We live in a world seemingly defined by how clever technology is. How fast is the broadband, how many steps have we taken, how efficient is the MPG, what’s the carbon footprint etc. These days we can measure everything so easily. in this article, Richard Darling asks why go to the shops in a Mclaren when a Volvo will do?

How do you start designing your inkjet printing solution when you are an industry where the print becomes part of the product? Let us assume you are convinced that inkjet printing will deliver you key advantages for your lead time, your freedom of design, low waste, variable run lengths, etc. In short, you will profit from all the digital printing advantages. Great. We believe you will.

In my previous FuturePrint blog on the topic of modular lab testing, we looked at how combining drop watcher technology with modular components for printing and curing can help with customised testing of different material combination for industrial inkjet applications. We follow up here with a brief discussion on print head choices and testing for meeting different fluid needs.

The FuturePrint Tech Fest is a celebration of print technology taking place on the 29th-30th June 2021, where experts will provide updates on new technological developments, innovations and stories of how the print technology community is bringing to life new ideas that create new possibilities. We’re taking a look at what we can expect from Meteor Inkjet’s session with David Heath, Technical Sales & Marketing Manager, Meteor Inkjet Ltd, ‘Industrial Inkjet Printheads: Making the Right Choice’.

The FuturePrint Tech Fest is a celebration of print technology taking place on the 29th-30th June 2021, where experts will provide updates on new technological developments, innovations and stories of how the print technology community is bringing to life new ideas that create new possibilities. We catch up with Colordyne ahead of their presentation looking at collaborative development and their newest inkjet engine with UV LED.

Non-impact printing technologies are the most suitable for a variety of industry applications. The lack of contact between the print actuator and the support represents a significant advantage, for example, in case of printing on moving objects, as occurs during the coding and marking of packaged products in serialisation lines.

Jerry Maguire is in my top 5 favourite films of all time. As far as I'm concerned, there is very little that could be disliked about it. Great cast, superb performances, awesome script, feel-good story. It is funny, heartfelt and inspiring. What's not to like about that?

The FuturePrint Tech Fest is a celebration of print technology taking place on the 29th-30th June 2021, where experts will provide updates on new technological developments, innovations and stories of how the print technology community is bringing to life new ideas that create new possibilities. We’re taking a look at what we can expect from FuturePrint Headline Partner Solimar Systems as they help prepare us for life beyond COVID.

We believe that technological innovation drives growth. So in the coming months, as markets awake and the ‘Coming Boom’ ignites and demand intensifies, digital print technology has a pivotal role to play. Read on for more information on what to expect from the FuturePrint Tech Fest 29-30 June.

This article is another unashamed tribute to my favourite writer Malcolm Gladwell. This time it is inspired by his book, David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants.

There are two key parameters of an LED lamp that should be understood for the purposes of optimizing cure and establishing a process window. Identifying this process window will result in the most durable and desirable finish, as well as acceptable adhesion and surface cure: peak irradiance and energy density.

What will be the key to inkjet’s sustained success? There are of course many factors, but for Fujifilm’s Steve Wood, one crucial element is being in it for the long haul. During his career he has been witness to the highs and lows, the successes and failures in the digitisation of analogue markets, and as Commercial Director of Fujifilm Ink Solutions Group, he knows that to enable applications of the future the next big developments must come from ink chemistry.We look back at Fujifilm’s FuturePrint Leaders Summit presentation, Enabling Ink Technology.

There is no question that science and engineering are amazing. Combined, they enable innovation across industries and they are absolutely essential to human progress.

Solimar Systems, provider of leading workflow solutions for print production and digital communications, today announces the release of SOLitrack™ version 2.4. This version includes many new features including web-based job control, proof and approval capabilities, and JDF finishing for PDF files — all to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of a remote print production workflow.

When Central Valley Labels switched to printing using Phoseon UV LED solutions, it discovered that it could cut production times in half, reduce unproductive downtime and save money on maintenance and energy.

How about designing your own skateboard or dream shoes to match your outfit? Should a refrigerator be better integrated into the design of the kitchen, or maybe your coffee machine? Isn‘t good design created as close as possible to or together with the end customer? Do standardised manufacturing processes prevent mass customized products?

Founded in 1927, headquartered in Switzerland and operating on five continents, SICPA is a leading global provider of secured authentication, identification and traceability solutions and services and a long-trusted advisor to governments, central banks, high security printers and industry. Carrying core expertise in high security inks, SICPA protects the majority of the world’s banknotes and security documents from the threats of counterfeiting and fraud​.

As we move into a world beyond the global pandemic, the inkjet industry is quickly adopting new ways to navigate the new normal.

Here are the key ink technologies and inkjet trends that Stephen Buchanan from FuturePrint Partner Kao Collins believes will shape the industry through 2021.

Freda is known for its high-end furniture components. As supplier of a global Swedish furniture supplier the company recently invested in a new intelligent UV coating line to be installed shortly. It matches the unique ICAD® Technology from EFSEN UV with the high-end coaters and system integration from Hymmen.

Malcolm Gladwell is one of my favourite writers and Outliers is one of my favourite books on success. An ‘outlier’ is a statistical abnormality. It is when something, somewhere or someone performs off the scale, well outside the normal barriers of ability and convention.