John Tschohl of the Service Quality Institute says the most important question you can ask is: can I help you? Do not wait for a customer or a co-worker to ask you for help. Instead, approach them and ask them if they need assistance. That is important because it not only puts you in the […]
Vinyl graphics can look perfect on the day of installation and still fail months, or even years, later. In this article, guest authored by Ken Burns, The Graphics & Sign Installation Academy, for Drytac, he says the project goes in smoothly, everybody is happy, and the graphics look fantastic. Then, months down the line, someone […]
Across plastics, packaging, medical, industrial, and promotional applications, manufacturers are increasingly focused not just on print quality but on how decoration can be automated, standardised, and integrated more tightly into production. Demand is being driven by the need to reduce manual labor, improve consistency across shifts, and build more scalable manufacturing workflows. Engineered Printing Solutions […]
According to Mimaki, Direct‑to‑Film (DTF) and Direct‑to‑Garment (DTG) each offers its own benefits, and understanding these differences helps determine the most suitable production method for print service providers. What is DTF Printing? The process includes printing a design onto a specialist film followed by a hot‑melt adhesive powder being applied. The printed film is then […]
Comprising an exhibition and dedicated conference programme, Textile – an event dedicated to printed textiles, apparel and decor – is designed for visitors who work with printed textiles including garments, sportswear and interior décor. The event will serve as a concentrated platform for producers of these applications to explore industry trends, see the latest innovations, […]
FESPA has unveiled its new, sleek branding which highlights and reflects its future-focused agenda for the company and the wider print industry. The new branding, launched at the same time as FESPA’s new strapline: ‘Connect, Inspire, Support’, signifies more than a visual change. It is a reflection of FESPA’s purpose: to serve its community, promote […]
Eef de Ridder, Vice President, Graphic Communications Group, Ricoh Europe, looks back at 2024, which was a significant year for online print. He also discusses the printing landscape in 2025 and how print service providers (PSP’s) can adapt to evolving global conditions. 2024 was a historic election year with more than 70 countries taking to […]
FESPA’s long standing awards programme returns in preparation to recognise industry leaders at the co-located FESPA Global Print Expo, European Sign Expo and Personalisation Experience in Berlin, taking place in May 2025. The competition is now open for submissions from speciality print providers and sign makers around the world to showcase their most outstanding projects. […]
Pat McGrew, managing director, McGrewGroup, Inc, and writing for drupa, discusses why workflow automation drives the future of print. For more than 60 years, we have talked about workflow automation, driven by data, to add efficiency, reduce costs, manage labour challenges, and increase margins. In this century, we stepped up the volume, embracing the Fourth […]
Tyler Wells, ISV and Strategic Accounts Partner Manager, Americas, MicroTouch, and writing for Digital Signage Today, says that the next time you’re in a newly renovated airport, train station or other transportation hub, you’ll see new LED departures and arrivals boards updating in real time that travellers can see from any angle. Wayfinding digital signage […]
