Artist “humanoise” On How 3D Printing Become His Creative Collaborator
Post digital artist humanoise (Taketo Kobayashi) utilises Mimaki’s full colour 3D printing technology to push the physical boundaries of his transformative artwork. Following his f...
The Philosophy Of White
White has always been more than a colour; it is the quiet space between thought and form, the light filled pause where the eye rests and the mind find clarity. Today, in...
Label Printing in 2026 – Trends Reshaping the Future
In a new year with a focus on EU packaging mandates, global supply shifts, and rising consumer demand for sustainability, digital printing will be a mainstream driver in labels, pa...
If You Don't Want To Feel Old, Look Away Now...
Here are a few significant brands and licenced products who celebrate significant anniversaries in 2026. Can you guess how old they are? Thanks...
Investing In A Brand’s Soul
The Modern Economy Demands A Lot Of Paper. It’s a material that we ask to carry a lot, both literally and metaphorically. When you need to send ...
New Personalised Print Gifts Store
Epson and the Human Milk Foundation Relaunch HMFGifts.com with Star Editions Partnership, expanding product range and Print Innovation. Epson and its ...
New Year Revolutions
October seems like a long time ago, especially as we move towards a new year, but a couple of things happened late in the month too close to our deadline to fully explore in this c...
Acrylic Mounted Prints: A Professional’s Perspective
For those of us in the print industry, acrylic face-mounted prints represent one of the most visually dynamic presentation methods available. While they’re often seen as a premium consumer product,...
Get ready for Valentine’s Day
Why the print industry thinks around four months in advance when it comes to fulfilling customer orders?If you go into any major supermarke...
Why It Pays To Invest In Black And White Digital Print
For all the growth in demand for colour pages, black and white prints still amount to some 335 billion A4/letter pages, representing the majority (60%) of the total digital cut she...
Serving And Protecting Your Independent Blogs
A BIG THANKYOU to the IPIA for supporting the print industry blogs hub.www.BestBlogsInPrint.co.uk shares best practice in print without an agenda. The home of pri...
Evolving tradition - James Cropper Chairman on preserving colour for six generations
For as long as humans have existed, we’ve been using colour to express ourselves.Social interactions have evolved, whole languages have emerged and died out...
You Just Have To Read This…
Of course you don’t. It’s just the kind of strap line that’s all too familiar in popular use to entice you into spending time browsing something you would probably choose to ignore...
Black Friday Marketing Ideas For Small Businesses
Black Friday got its first real foothold on British highstreets in 2014, when retail giants Argos and John Lewis got on board. Since then, what began as a US-based sales event is n...
A Musical Tribute to Print Embellishment Innovation
Taktiful Studios Drops Debut Album “The 2025 Embellishment Tour”The industry’s first-ever LP celebrating th...
Smart Solutions for Print Finishing – eurolaser at Printing United 2025 in Orlando
From October 22 to 24, 2025, eurolaser will be showcasing its advanced CO₂ laser technology at Printing United in Orlando, Florida (Booth 2855, in collaboration with Trotec Laser)....
Everything You Need to Know About DTF
DTF Transfers Printers & EquipmentDirect to Film printing has revolutionised the world of garment decoration by offering an easy-to-use, versatile, and high-quality metho...
What Exactly Is UV DTF, And Why Is It Such A Game-Changer?
UV DTF printing is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about technologies in the print industry, and for good reason. Since Mimaki launched the UJV300DTF-75, its fi...
What’s the Difference Between DTF and UV DTF?
Printing technology moves fast, and one of the most common questions we hear is: what’s the difference between DTF and UV DTF? The short answer: it’s all abo...
Wedding Decoration with Toner Transfer: Stunning 3D Acrylic Effects
Wedding Decoration with Toner Transfer using transparent acrylic panels and ORD Toner Transfer Paper, you can create stunning 3D wedding decorations that really catch the eye.
The texture of emotions
A tactile love letter to the art of papermaking Light streams through tall windows into a Manchester studio, where designer Laura Jane Boast runs her fingertips across a ...
Keeping Your Eye On The Ball…
The giraffe is a remarkable animal. Its long neck, stretched by the evolution of generations has enabled it to reach those tasty morsels at the top of trees out of each of those mo...
Exploring The Future of Print
Canon’s New Insight Report – ‘Exploring The Future of Print’ – Points To How Service Providers Can Adapt And Thrive Within A Changing Backdrop For Print.
BIXOLON Showcases its Latest Logistics Printing Solutions at IMHX 2025
Stand A095, IMHX 2025 | NEC Birmingham, UK | 9-11 September 2025 BIXOLON Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of BIXOLON the global manufacturer of advanced Receipt, Label and Mobile printers is pleased to a...
DesignNBuy Announces Live Webinar for the Photobook Printing Industry
DesignNBuy, a leading provider of web-to-print solutions, has announced an upcoming webinar to showcase the advanced and most in-demand photobook printing features for business owners. The session ...
Are you using AI in your print shop…
or are you about to get left behind?In this episode of the Print Hustlers Podcast, Steven Farag sits down with Matt Marcotte (ScreenPrintGPT, Sound and Fury) to b...
Discover Mimaki’s New Youtube Home + New Podcasts
Discover Mimaki’s New Youtube Home + New PodcastsWelcome to the official Mimaki Europe channel, where digital print innovation meets sustainability.Here, you’ll find ...
Putting it in the Picture
Technology was supposed to make life easier. It must have started with the wheel as a more efficient way of moving people and goods around. Of course it got more complicated when h...
6 Best Web to Print Software You Need to Know in 2025
Summary: Struggling to identify the best web-to-print software in 2025? Well, this article will cover a list of 6 best W2P software to help you learn and leverage its capabilities for your print bu...
Grow Your Design and Print Business with Seamless 'Route 1 Print' Integration
Print Reseller offers a complete white label ecommerce solution developed for graphic designers, design agen...
How To Print Flags (fabric) Using Dye Sublimation
How To Print Flags (fabric) Using Dye Sublimation Turning plain white polyester into high impact graphics.Ever wondered how we turn p...
OnPrintShop Has Won Two Pinnacle Awards 2025 by PRINTING United Alliance
Summary: Building on last year’s recognition by PRINTING United Alliance, OnPrintShop has bagged two prestigious acknowledgements of Pinnacle Awards 2025 for AI-driven web-to-print software and pat...
Looking for a better way to cut your DTF prints?
The new Graphtec CE8000 from Graphtec GB delivers an easy-to-use, fast and efficient cutting solution for Direct-to-Film printing DTF technology has transformed the market for garment and ...
Alpha Cellulose or Cotton Rag Papers – Which One Is Right For Me?
Choosing the right fine art paper starts with understanding the key differences between alpha cellulose and cotton rag papers. These two materials dominate the production of high-q...
Snuggle DTF: Unlocking New Growth for Print Professionals
Unlocking New Growth for Garment Print Professionals Snuggle’s latest web-to-print DTF service redefines flexibility and speed for trade printers and resellers seeking personalised apparel solutio...
Open The Door To Opportunity: Three Ways To Empower Tomorrow’s Workforce
The generation that came of age during the pandemic, must now contend with rising living costs and a shrinking job market; with youth unemployment hitting an 11-year high ear...
Are Your Industry Inks as Compliant as You Think? - Be Audit-Ready, Every Time
As global regulations around product packaging tighten and compliance audits become more frequent, Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) is highlighting the critical importance of ink ...
BIXOLON Names Paul Kim as the New Managing Director of BIXOLON Europe GmbH
BIXOLON Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of BIXOLON Co. Ltd, a leading global Mobile, Label and POS printer manufacturer, has appointed Paul Kim as the new Managing Director of BIXOLON Europe GmbH who is ...
Grow Your Own Talent...
Last Friday we celebrated an official open day by inviting learners from 3 local schools for a factory tour.They watched their own school flags being printed and ...
Over 20 Years of NCR Printing Excellence - Why NCR Pads Ltd is the UK's Trusted Supplier
Celebrating Over 20 Years of NCR Printing Excellence - Why NCR Pads Ltd is the UK's Trusted Supplier At NCR Pads Ltd, we've been doing what we do b...
Soyang blog: Steps for success in the textile printing market
There is no doubt that the textile printing market, both in the UK and around the world, is continuing to flourish and grow. It is being driven by advancements in a trilogy of technologies – printe...
What Happens When Lidl Stops Using Flyers
When Lidl paused its store flyers for a year, Professor Van Lin studied the impact on store traffic, customer spending, and product sales — both promoted and non-promoted. The find...
Spherical Objects and Other Strange Things
Last month I illustrated some of the new Photoshop updates introduced in April, and a few more have come in June, particularly dealing with text. We don’t feature fonts much in thi...
2026 – The Parachute Year for Print
Why the end of COVID loan repayments could unlock serious momentum for printers, sign makers, and creative agencies.Picture this: you’re floating through the sky, we...
Avoiding mistakes in pharmaceutical and blood bag labelling
Pharmacies across the UK dispense thousands of prescriptions daily, aiming to ensure that patients receive the right medications combined with the correct instructions for their us...
Monitor Colour vs Print Colour:
How to Match Your Prints to Your ScreenWhen it comes to colour, the world of digital screens and printed media is far more complex than people realise. Whet...
Should You Use a Laminate for Your Printed Graphic?
Whether your project calls for a dimensional retail display, interior wall covering, or outdoor banner, adding a protective layer to printed materials can significantly extend their lifespan and...
The Good The Bad And The Ugly
Martin Christie –Digital Imaging Lead ColourfastA lot of new stuff arrived from Adobe at the end of April with their Max conference in London - too soon for...
Facing up to food waste and better hygiene with effective labelling
It is well-known that professional kitchens are stressful places. A report from Nestlé Professional’s CHEF explains that 81% of chefs have experienced poor mental health in their careers. Further, ...
A Word Or Two From The Bard
As of the end of April, Martin Christie remotely attended a significant Adobe MAX London while writing this feature. As he takes the time to process the details from the event, mor...
HEIDELBERG UK Partners With The Glastonbury Festival FREE Press
This year, HEIDELBERG UK partners with the Glastonbury Festival Free Press. The Glastonbury Free Press, the Festival newspaper, is printed in the Theatre and Circus fields, along w...
Epson Earth Day Statement
“Striking a balance between environmental responsibility and economic viability is a challenge now faced by organisations globally, whatever their size and industry. And Eart...
Maximizing Impact With Short-Term Event Graphics
Short-term events such as trade shows, pop-up shops, corporate gatherings, or even weddings all have one thing in common: they move fast and are over before you know it.That...
Keypoint Intelligence and FESPA Announce Thought Leadership Partnership to Deliver Insights on Global Print Industry Trends
Keypoint Intelligence is FESPA’s new Thought Leadership Partner, sponsoring four key events from March 2025 through to July 2026.Fairfield, NJ – March 20, 2025 – Keypoint...
Why Social Media is Important For Your Printing Business
Social Media isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. We’re all told we should be on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, Instagram etc. but do we really know why? I’ve h...
The Era Of Creators
I haven’t been to the Photography Show since before the lockdown. It used to be an annual pilgrimage to the NEC, especially in its previous versions, and times when you couldn’t ge...
The Power to Adapt: Thriving in the Age of Digital Readers
Under the theme of ‘Read Your Way’,
World Book Day – An Opportunity To Show Your Writing Skills
A Day which celebrates the skill of authors and illustrators and the importance of the written word should also be used as a springboard to encourage would be writers, according to...
How to Get Customers for Your Large Format Printing Shop
Running a large format printing shop can be a profitable business, but attracting customers requires planning and effort. Whether you’re working with businesses, event organizers, or ind...
Getting Down To The Bare Bones
I was planning on taking a break from Artificial Intelligence this month and looking at some more simple functions in photo editing, but it’s always difficult to be both topical, a...
Meet The Team, Paul Bromley
Our "Meet the Team" series offers a unique glimpse into the lives of our incredible Infigo team members, revealing sides of them you may not have seen before. This time,...
The Printerviews With Deborah Corn Is Now LIVE!
In this episode, I interview Deborah Corn, an influential figure in the print industry, discussing her journey from advertising to becoming the Intergalactic Ambassador for the Pri...
Trotec’s Trend Colours Capture The Essence Of 2025
Trotec Laser, a leader in laser systems and engraving materials, proudly introduces its 2025 Trend Colours, a stunning selection of laserable materials inspired by the breathtaking hues of the N...
UK Wardrobes Soak Up 35 Trillion Litres Of Water
•Epson and PATTERNITY unveil new more sustainable collection ahead of AW25 Fashion Weeks to turn the tide on wasteful water consumption•Pan-European study reveals...
The Price of Progress
We always take a little break from the magazine over Christmas and New Year on the basis that not much is happening. However, while we’ve been resting plenty has been going on in t...
Drytac Blog: Art Or Science? How To Avoid The Most Common Mistakes In Lamination
Richmond, VA, January 16, 2025: While not required in every application, lamination is one of the most widely used techniques to not only protect printed work but also add that ext...
Improving Printing Sustainability with Digital Technology
Environmental sustainability is increasingly a board-level agenda, with supply chain sustainability – including the impact of printing – a key factor for manufacturers and brands. ...
Kyocera Highlights Major Print Industry Trends For 2025
Kyocera Document Solutions UK has identified five key trends it believes will be prevalent in the print industry in 2025.
Moss UK Marks A Year As A ‘Place Maker’ At London’s Historic Tobacco Dock
Moss UK has celebrated one year of bringing its ‘place making’ expertise to London’s historic Tobacco Dock, delivering impactful, sustainable graphics and branding for a variety of...
How RFID is Revolutionising Print
Avery Dennison to reveal how RFID is revolutionizing retail and powering connected product journeys at leading industry event Company representatives to host Big Ideas insight sessions, includin...
The Role Of Label And Receipt Printers
The festive season marks the greatest opportunity for many retailers to increase sales and profits. However, the season is not without faults, as returned goods undermine and erode profitability. T...
A Matter Of Hobson’s choice
According to many keyboard pundits there are plenty of alternatives to Adobe Photoshop so as promised last month I thought I would save you some brain strain and check them out for...
How Intelligent Automation Will Unlock Growth In The Commercial Printing Landscape
In 2024, printers continue to navigate the more than 20 year decline of commercial printing that has driven the current sector landscape. E-communication continues to grow, acceler...
VB Media Comments For 2025 Predictions Features
People are getting more savvy about what they want their software to deliver for them. It’s no longer about having one product to do one job; printers are looking to their software...
Venture Banners 2025 Predictions
At The Print Show in 2024, we officially launched our Monolith, honeycomb board constructed and fully recyclable alternative to a roller banner or stretch fabric stand. The face an...
November 2024 Magazine Right Here Right Now
The latest QPP print trade journal is ready for you. QPP November 2024 e-zine link https://bit.ly/QPP-1124
How to Choose a Digital Printing Press: Comparing Inkjet vs Toner in Label Printing
The digital packaging printing market continues to grow, projected to reach nearly $36 billion by 2026[1], with many converters looking to invest in a digital printing press to harness the techn...
Podcast: The PrintPod ep11: Inspiring the Next Generation in Print with Paul Regan
Podcast: The PrintPod ep11: Inspiring the Next Generation in Print with Paul ReganNovember 14, 2024In the latest episode of The Print Pod, Infigo’s podcast dedicated ...
Girls Who Print Day 2024 Conference: Celebrating #GirlPower!
Girls Who Print invites women in the printing industry, students, and allies to join the 12th annual Girls Who Print Day 2024, a FREE virtual conference celebrating resilience, inn...
What have they done for us…
Back in the July issue I raised some of the issues that were boiling over on the worldwide web regarding users who were abandoning Adobe and its subscription service in favour of one ...
The Business Impact of the 2D Code Sunrise: A Converter Perspective
50 years ago, the first-ever linear barcodes made their debut on supermarket shelves. Developed to help supermarkets facilitate price look-up at the point-of-sale (POS), it soon became a common ...
A comparison between the Pantone Matching System and the Spot Matching System for print, web and TV design.
An approx. 90 minute webinar that I gave at the Fogra Colour Management Café on October 2nd 2024. In this webinar I do a case example of a company that is in the process of having it's visual bran...
Winter is coming – how to successfully tackle cold weather installations
Print service providers that produce and install outdoor applications are all too aware of the challenges that come with this line of work. No matter the season, pieces placed outs...
The First Myth Of Print Sales: More Sales Activity Creates More Profit
Being Constantly On The Phone Is Not Necessarily A Sign Of Creating Profit“If you throw enough mud some of it sticks.”This is a saying that I he...
Celebrate International Print Day October 23, 2024
Help Print Trend the Planet!Declare your LOVE for print through social media all day and include the hashtag #IPD24.This year our theme is #P...
October 2024 Magazine Right Here Right Now
The latest QPP print trade journal is ready for you. QPP October 2024 e-zine link https://bit.ly/QPP-1024
We're Investing for the future...
We're Investing for the future... Those who read my blogs, you will be aware that we are moving to a new factory in the coming months and refurbishment is currently underway. We are mov...
Soyang blog: The future of print is finishing and efficiency
Soyang blog: The future of print is finishing and efficiency Authored by Mark Mashiter, Group Managing Director, Soyang Europe Accrington, UK, September 24, 2024: Investment in a printer is o...
Keep It Simple
I’ve sent a good deal of the last few columns in the world of Artificial Intelligence, and its consequences for the working environment. So I thought I would try and avoid referrin...
HP Blog: Racing ahead in vehicle wrapping with HP Latex technology
Authored by Terry Raghunath, Business Development Manager at HP. Reading, UK, September 10, 2024: Vehicle wrapping has emerged as one of the stand-out growth areas of recent times, with those i...
Free Book and Consultation For QPP Readers
Are You A Business Owner Who Wants To Grow Their Business And Achieve Ultimate Success? In this must have book, you’ll discover:
September 2024 Magazine Right Here Right Now
The latest QPP print trade journal is ready for you. QPP September 2024 e-zine link https://bit.ly...
A Little Learning…
I always like to keep this column current as you know so I shall quote from the 18th century poet and writer Alexander Pope. You’ve probably heard several of his popular quips, may...
Drytac blog: Switching it up with window graphics. PVC vs. cling vinyl
By Peter Bourgeois, Territory Sales Manager for Northwest US at Drytac Richmond, VA, August 22, 2024: For some time now, wide-format static cling vinyl has been one of the go-to products for tho...
Avoiding Heat-Related Window Graphics Issues
There is no doubt over the many benefits that window graphics can offer. Be it promoting a business to passers-by on the street outside or adding colourful decoration for those on the...
July/August 2024 Magazine Right Here Right Now
The latest QPP print trade journal is ready for you.Seasonal Summer Sizzler As usual we double up for the Jul...
The End Of Empires Or A New Pretender?
Well if I believed everything social media feeds me I would expect the immediate demise of Adobe, as everyone is going to cancel their subscriptions and migrate to a che...
RFID at Labelexpo Americas 2024
RFID at Labelexpo Americas 2024Labelexpo Americas 2024 focuses on how converters can jump on board the RFID train following the expansion of Walm...
June 2024 Magazine Right Here Right Now
June 2024 Magazine Right Here Right Now The latest QPP print trade journal is ready for you. QPP June 2024 e-zine link
Join a Conversation for Startups, Small Businesses, and Graphic Designers on Brand Building
Join a Conversation for Startups, Small Businesses, and Graphic Designers on Brand Building Whether you’re just starting out or are realigning, ...
Taking Stock of the Situation
The story so far. In the beginning there was paint. You could dab a symbolic brush into a sympathetic colour and use it to spread the same hue to fill in the gaps and expand an ima...
Choosing The Right DTF Printer For Your Business Needs
The right DTF Printer for your business isn’t all about which one is cheapest. Or which one someone on an online Group recommends. Or even if it’s the latest model! Bec...
EXPLAINED - Flag Shapes, Not Just Feather Flags
Know your Portable Flag Shapes In the vibrant world of outdoor advertising and event branding, portable flags stand out for their versatility and visibility. These flags come in various shapes and...
Nespresso x Pantone: Mediterranean Summer Campaign
Nespresso x Pantone: Mediterranean Summer Campaign Step into a world where the vibrant hues of the Mediterranean meet the aromatic bliss of Nespresso. The partne...
5 Common Mistakes in Printing: Tips for Print Shops in 2024
5 Common Mistakes in Printing: Tips for Print Shops Learn the secret to ace up your printing business in 2024. Avoid the 5 common printing mistakes we have...
How can I produce more jobs cost effectively?
Ricoh Europe, London, May 10, 2024 - The hum of a bustling production floor is reassuring - busy presses are automatically assumed to be profitable presses. In many...
May 2024 Magazine Right Here Right Now - The latest QPP print trade journal is ready for you.
May 2024 Magazine Right Here Right Now
Setting Up For Success. How To Prepare Surfaces For Wall Graphics
Setting Up For Success. How To Prepare Surfaces For Wall GraphicsIf you have encountered problematic wall graphic installations, then you are cer...
85% of brands will increase investment in NFC and connected packaging over the next 12 months
Beverage, healthcare & wellness and CPG: 85% of brands will increase investment in NFC and connected packaging over the next 12 months, also to achieve sustainability goals&...
What could possibly go wrong?
What could possibly go wrong?Once upon a time it was only necessary to put the word digital in front of a product to make it sound modern, cutting edge. It was as if the ver...
Stepping into the Future
Stepping into the Future KernowJet Floorshark Revolutionise Advertising Ben Lean - Marketing Exec. Kernow Coatings.&nb...
Embracing the Intelligent Revolution: The Future of Labels and Packaging
The print industry has undergone a profound transformation over the past two decades. What was once dominated by long production series has now shifted towards shorter runs of customized products, ...
4 Ways To Create Sticky Customers
4 Ways To Create Sticky CustomersMatthew Parker - Champion of PrintI have recently ...
Bridging the Gap
Bridging the GapMartin Christie, Digital Imaging Lead – Colourfast GroupWell I know I promised that this column...
First Chocolate Bars in Germany with 100% Paper Packaging: nucao and Koehler Paper Continue Their Successful Partnership.
First Chocolate Bars in Germany with 100% Paper Packaging: nucao and Koehler Paper Continue Their Successful Partnership.The close collaboration between Koe...
Foil and Label Waste Recycling
Foil and Label Waste Recycling Mark Hall, co-founder of BusinessWaste.co.uk Foil printing is a special printing process that uses heat, pressu...
Seven Tips for Printing and Folding Funeral Order of Service Cards Like a Pro
Seven Tips for Printing and Folding Funeral Order of Service Cards Like a Pro Written by guest blogger Andre Palko of Tech-ni-Fold USA…
Blog request “F U N E Blogs”
Blog request - “F U N E Blogs” With a nod to the marvellous humour of The two Ronnies sketch. F U N E blogs – Have you ...
Drytac blog: Hints for tints: ensuring accuracy and quality with coloured adhesives
Drytac blog: Hints for tints: ensuring accuracy and quality with coloured adhesivesAuthored by Glen Fitzgerald, Director of Sales for the Americas, at Drytac....
March On In Print
March On In PrintTime to plan your sales promotions and get ready for the quick print march and spring into summer.The next serving of the quickest news in print is b...
Back Down To Earth
Back Down To EarthMartin Christie, Digital Imaging Lead – Colourfast GroupRegular readers may have spotted that I am not a huge fan of Elon Musk, or at least some of ...
Colourama Roars into 2024 with latest Mimaki Tiger Dye Sublimation Printer
Colourama Roars into 2024 with latest Mimaki Tiger Dye Sublimation Printer How Polish textile printer, Colourama, is integrating Mimaki's new industrial dye subl...
Colourfast Upgrade To Xerox V280 – No Brainer
Colourfast Upgrade To Xerox V280 – No BrainerAn easy move up to the latest PSP Xerox digital press. Our V80 upgrade meant checking how our original decision had s...
Solopress Introduces Graphic Design Podcast Titled "Well, You're The Designer”.
Solopress Introduces Graphic Design Podcast Titled "Well, You're The Designer”.SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, UK - 30/01/24 - Solopress, one of the UK’s leading online pr...
Blog Of The Month – Too True To Be Good
Blog Of The Month – Too True To Be GoodTop Bloggers Rights this week go to Martin Christie, Digital Imaging Lead – Colourfast GroupHis latest blog, “Too True To Be Go...
Keep Business Ready As UK Faces ISDN Switch Off
UK businesses are urged to get prepared in advance and monitor where and how their systems could be affected.Integrated services digital networks (ISDN), the anal...
Extend Ceramic Equipment Life: Powerful Repair Products for Any Need
In the brutal ballet of the industrial world, ceramic equipment dances a delicate pirouette between precision and punishment. From searing kilns to churning mills, they endure scorching temperature...
Say YES to Direct To Film Transfer Printing
Direct to Film or DTF printing is taking over the customisation industry by storm. As the name implies, this process involves specialty machines that print directly on a film, making this a more pe...
You Don't Want To Do That, Dave…
You Don't Want To Do That, Dave…When a man like Elon Musk tells you that you won’t have to work anymore because Artificial Intelligence will make mundane ta...
ECG: Brand Owners Want It
ECG: Brand Owners Want It As I showed in the previous article, ECG printing (expanded or extended color gamut) is feasible from a technological ...
Tips For Managing Stress In The Workplace
Stress Awareness Week is an annual reminder highlighting the importance of not only recognising stress, but also seeking strategies to manage stress effectively.
Taking it to the MAX
October was a big month for Adobe. It has been for the last twenty years, it’s that time in the calendar when it previews all the new stuff and teases things to come. It’s just tha...
Future of Sustainability Printing and Eco-friendly Printing
In today's world, sustainability has become a key consideration in various industries. The printing industry, in particular, is no exception. With increasing environmental concerns, the concept of ...
Does being able to write by hand matter anymore?
The introduction of the Penny Post in England in 1840 and commercial Christmas cards three years later resulted in a huge rise in literacy and revolutionised communication, assiste...
"All those moments...”
"All those moments…”Remember the film. It was an advertising slogan back in the day, I think probably for Kodak or one of the other main retailers, and a pretty good one as ...
Use International Print Day 2023 To Promote Global Industry
Creation Reprographics is calling on the UK print and packaging sector to use International Print Day 2023 (October 25th) as a showcase of the strengths on the world's stage.
Getting Work To Flow
How can you maximise the performance of your investment?How can you elevate your production capabilities long past the initial injection of efficiency and capacity a new add...
Pods for Printers
Pods for Printers Print Buying UK versus USA Tune into Deborah Corn and Matthew Parker https://profitableprintrelationships...
Interview with Tim Painter, Founder and Finance Director of Presco
After supplying the print trade for over 40 years, Presco has a lot of experience and has seen a lot of changes. We ask Tim Painter for his view on the future of the industry.&...
A little learning…
A little learning…A few years back, probably more than a few years back, I remember a print industry spokesperson proclaiming that in the modern world we were no longer just...
Fluted Polypropylene (Correx/Celloplas) – Sign-Making Pros, Cons and The Alternatives
Fluted Polypropylene (Correx/Celloplas) – Sign-Making Pros, Cons and The Alternatives By Richard MccombeAugust 10, 2023 &nb...
HARNESSING LASER POWER: The Crucial Role of Laser Power in Laser Cutting and Engraving Applications
HARNESSING LASER POWER: The Crucial Role of Laser Power in Laser Cutting and Engraving Applications By Alex Beckingham, Applications Engineer Trotec Laser UK & Ir...
Riverside Print & Signs plays dress up with Drytac ReTac Smooth
The Ontario-based print business used Drytac ReTac Smooth to produce a range of interiors graphics for Great Pretenders’ new space in New York City Sarnia, Ontario-based printing and signage spe...
FC Barcelona and Stahls' Teaming Up
FC Barcelona and Stahls' Teaming Up Tex Print Technologies (STAHLS'), new FC Barcelona global licensee for personalising jerseysFC Bareclona kit personali...
Royal Enfield Builds Speed with Roland DG Printers
Royal Enfield Builds Speed with Roland DG Printers The automotive industry is one of the most competitive in the world, with brands in a constant tussle to be in...
Europe’s Largest 3D Printed Building Is Being Constructed in Heidelberg
Europe’s Largest 3D Printed Building Is Being Constructed in Heidelberg Europe’s largest 3D printed building is being constructed by PERI in the city of Heidelbe...
Another Infinite Number Of Monkees
Another Infinite Number Of MonkeesMartin Christie - ColourfastBack in 2018 I began this column with a reference to an infinite number of monkees, a theory that was fi...
The Rise Of Manga
The Rise Of MangaJohn Blyth, Marketing and Communications Manager, Ricoh Europe Graphic Communica...
‘You Can 3D Print One Material Through Another, As If It Were Invisible’
‘You Can 3D Print One Material Through Another, As If It Were Invisible’ Scientists have developed an advanced technique for 3D printing that is set to revolutionise th...
The Next Generation
The Next Generation Martin ChristieBy now you have already seen some of what Adobe has in store for you on mainstream media. The popular storm regarding Artifici...
Where Print Blogs Meet Print Pods
Where Print Blogs Meet Print PodsYour Feedback Actioned - As print professional podcasts have no home to share, we will of course welcome them...
Denmaur Media Blog - A Salute To Our Clients
Denmaur Media Blog - A Salute To Our Clients “It's fair to say the past few years have been some of the most challenging for print business owners”. ...
Explore the wide-ranging benefits of hot melt adhesives with Drytac.
Authored by Phil Webster, Head of Industrial Sales for EMEA, Drytac Bristol, UK, April 28, 2023: First introduced back in the 1940s, hot melt adhesives have become a popular choice across many i...
Print and Paper, Myths & Facts
Print and Paper, Myths & FactsFrom “European forests are shrinking” to “Only recycled paper should be used”, we’ve busted nine popular myths about print and paper...
Breaking Up Is So Hard To Do… Sacking Your Customers.
Breaking Up Is So Hard To Do…
Prinfab scales up versatile print on demand capabilities
Prinfab scales up versatile print on demand capabilities Guest blog by Oliver Mustoe-Playfair, Director and Owner of Prinfab &nbs...
Keeping A Hand On The Tools
Martin Christie - Colourfast Group As promised this month I will concentrate on some basics in Photoshop for printing for those who are just starting this adventure as I ...
Next Level Die-Cutting System
New Intec SC6000 Auto-Feeding Digital Die-Cutter For Lightweight Packaging And Label Production. The NEW SC6000 is a larger format version of the exceptionally successful...
Investment, Adaption, Optimism – 2023 Predictions
Submitted by: Sam Upton February 6, 2023 The next 12 months will see plenty of opportunities for the print, paper and packaging industries, as well as an increased focus...
Design Job Brief – 25th Anniversary
Design Job Brief – 25th Anniversary Get Involved
What Does Chain Of Custody Certified Mean?
We take a closer look at what it means to secure Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) chain of custody (CoC) certification. We've written previously about the Forest Stewardship Council (FS...
Social Media and Influencer Trends for 2023
Social media has become an integral part of people's lives and daily routines. The UK was home to 57.6 million active social media users in 2022 - according to the latest research ...
Elf and safety gone mad? This is what Santa and his Elves might wear in 2022
When you think of Santa and his trusty Elves, you probably imagine him wearing the traditional red, fur-lined suit and black boots and the Elves with pointy shoes and hats. However, if a risk asses...
Advanced Services: The Business Case for Sustainable Productivity
Historical thinking suggests that responding to environmental problems has been a ‘no-win’ proposition for manufacturing managers[i]. Focus on sustainability and hurt your business or focus on p...
What to look for when purchasing a second user printer
Looking for a printer can be a daunting task. Sometimes the budget might not be there to buy a brand new piece of kit for your printing business. It may be an additional machine that is required or...
Getting The Full Picture
Getting The Full Picture This is a story of generations. It’s only appropriate at this time of year that we take a little time to review where we have got to...
Fedrigoni Top Awards, the winners of the 2022 edition
Beauty, expression, sustainability and innovation. Extraordinary works from all over the world carefully selected by a jury of experts to enhance the design and hard work of those who use Fedrigoni...
Xaar Celebrates Sustainability Roadmap Progress
Inkjet technology business, Xaar has made positive progress in driving forward its ESG commitments as set out in its ambitious Sustainability Roadmap to 2030. Xaar’s Sustainability Roadma...
Embrace Digital Print and Stay Ahead of the Competition
Jon Hiscock, Head of Production & Industrial Print at Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd says… Digital print has taken the industry by storm, presenting a revolution not only in the way pr...
The Problem With Editing PDFs
The Problem With Editing PDFs So you have a PDF file on the screen and wish to make changes. Easy, yes? Well, not really. DEAN COOK from The Magazine Production Company offers why applying chan...
Burning Hot Print News
Burning Hot Print News Do you believe in print magic? We sure do! The changing of the seasons makes us all the more aware of the magic that is all around us, when what was once a magnificent gr...
Taking Direct Action
Taking Direct Action - By Phil McMullin, Pro Graphics Head of Sales, Epson (UK) Ltd One of the fastest growing sectors in the apparel industry is the Direct to Film (DTF...
Two Sides Global Anti-Greenwash Campaign
Two Sides Global Anti-Greenwash Campaign: Josh Birch - Marketing Executive - Two Sides UKOver 970 Companies Removed Misleading Anti-Paper Statements ...
I Am Not A Robot
Inevitably the media was been dominated by events in Downing Street this last month, and for me the standout highlight was the video of Larry the cat seeing off an urban fox, showing that at lea...
Roland DG partners with the female skateboarders changing skate culture to create personalised boards that celebrate female empowerment
Meet the trailblazers paving the way for a new generation of female skateboarders Bristol, 26 October 2022 - Roland DG, the world's leading provider of digital printing solutions, has partner...
3 Key Xeikon Insights Into The Digital Security Printing Future
3 key Xeikon insights into the digital security printing future after joining the 2022 Tax Stamp & Traceability Forum In the world of tax stamps, the counterfeiting fight is raging. Security print...
EFI Marks A Milestone As Orbus Exhibit And Display Group® Installs The 300th Vutek Fabrivu Printer
Orbus Exhibit & Display Group has continued its substantial and longstanding relationship with digital print technology provider Electronics For Imaging, choosing the premium quali...
Not For The Faint-Hearted
Always topical this column. Last month Martin Christie was talking about the increasing use of artificial intelligence in all aspects of life, and the importance of recognising and addressing it. S...
Why the time is right to set your designs on wallpaper
By Phil McMullin, Pro Graphics Head of Sales, Epson (UK) Ltd The post-pandemic world is presenting a wealth of opportunity for the digitally printed wallpape...
Why Do Eyelets Rip Out Of Banners? - RICHARD MCCOMBE
PVC Banners are not a permanent signage solution. I am not talking about flex faced banners, I am describing the banners we sell to our customers that are low cost advertising medium that gives ...
IPIA kickstarts careers of young people in print
In 2021, the Independent Print Industry Association (IPIA) became a pioneering gateway for its members to benefit from the Government’s Kickstart scheme; it even shaped the way the programme was ad...
Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Digital Press Investment? By John Henze of EFI
If your company is looking at adding a digital press or acquiring one for the first time, I’m sure you have spent a fair amount of effort on due diligence to make sure you know what the latest digi...
Scodix highlight economic, productive and sustainable embellishment opportunities for quick print pros
Scodix, Israel – October 11, 2022 – Scodix, the world’s leading provider of digital enhancement solutions for the graphic arts industry, will be focusing on economic, productive and sustainable emb...
You Just Have To Read This…
Of course you don’t. It’s just the kind of strap line that’s all too familiar in...
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‘You Can 3D Print One Material Through Another, As If It Were Invisible’
‘You Can 3D Print One Material Through Another, As If It Were Invisible’
Xaar Celebrates Sustainability Roadmap Progress
Inkjet technology business, Xaar has made positive progress in driving forward its ESG commitm...
World Book Day – An Opportunity To Show Your Writing Skills
A Day which celebrates the skill of authors and illustrators and the importance ...
Artist “humanoise” On How 3D Printing Become His Creative Collaborator
Post digital artist humanoise (Taketo Kobayashi) utilises Mimaki’s full colour 3...
Label Printing in 2026 – Trends Reshaping the Future
In a new year with a focus on EU packaging mandates, global supply shifts, and r...
If You Don't Want To Feel Old, Look Away Now...
Here are a few significant brands and licenced products who celebrate si...
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