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How employment law is adding pressure to printers
Employment law changes in the UK are causing employers to worry, but global trends show that employers everywhere need to prepare for stronger worker protections. 
How to get the most out of agentic AI
Agentic AI is the next big step in automation - AI systems that don't just respond, but act. Here's what it means for printers, how it differs from traditional AI and how it could transform both your …
Reframing the green claims debate

Reframing the green claims debate

29 Oct 2025 Rachel England
Many print companies are guilty of making unproven green claims, but what about the misconception around print's environmental impact, and the unfounded concerns that negatively affect the industry? R …
How to combat shadow AI: Keeping your print business safe in the age of unauthorised AI use
As AI tools become part of everyday working life, many employees are using them without approval - creating what's known as 'shadow AI'. For printers handling sensitive client data, that's a serious r …
The evolution of roll-to-roll eco-solvent printers
Despite competition, eco-solvent printers remain a vital and evolving technology for large format printing. Recent models from Roland DG, Mimaki, Epson, and Mutoh boast new features like improved inks …
Big opportunities in promotional and gift item decorating
Nessan Cleary explores the lucrative market for decorating small promotional and gift items. It details various techniques, including Direct-to-Film (DtF) for textiles, UV DtF for rigid objects, Direc …
Four ways to be more sustainable with printed signage
Printed signage can be seen everywhere – it’s an essential tool for effective marketing across all kinds of businesses. With such widespread use, it’s only natural to question its impact on the enviro …
How to diversify your print shop: A guide to entry-level label production
The labeling sector is a vast, growing business opportunity, increasingly served by digital printing. The article surveys entry-level label printers from vendors like Anytron, Konica Minolta, and Domi …
Pushing the boundaries with wide-format ink
As the ongoing evolution of wide-format print technology shows no signs of slowing down, Rob Fletcher takes a closer look at inks and examines some of the latest advancements within this area of what …
Automation Software Using an MIS to automate production and turn revenue into profit
A Management Information System (MIS) is crucial for modern print businesses, providing data for management decisions and automating production steps. Key factors when choosing an MIS include selectin …
Behavioral change, though often overlooked, is the most cost-effective way for businesses to save utility and waste costs. Instead of just giving instructions, leverage behavioral science to nudge act …
AI and the future of Textile Design Software with NedGraphics
In this podcast episode, Debbie McKeegan interviews Frank Maeder, president of NedGraphics, discussing the latest software release and its significance in the textile design industry.
Printing SA – Women in Print

Printing SA – Women in Print

23 Oct 2025 FESPA Staff
The Women in Print series has sparked real change. Since the first event, the series has seen women step forward, take space and transform the printing industry. Over the past 4 years the landscape ha …
ISO Develops New Standard to Boost Sustainability in Textile Printing
The textile industry is the fifth largest industrial polluter globally, generating massive waste; in Europe, 87% of textile waste is incinerated. To address this, ISO is developing a new standard, ISO …
How Smart Software paired with Print Technology is Transforming DTF
Smart Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing is transforming the garment industry. Driven by sophisticated software, DTF is poised to reach $4.57 billion by 2033 by enabling consistent quality, reducing waste …
AB Screens’ Story: Meeting EU Demand and the Challenge of Sustainable Printing in Tiruppur
AB Screens, a leading Tiruppur apparel printer, shares its journey with Graeme Richardson-Locke, FESPA’s Head of Associations & Technical Lead about how they are adapting to global export demands and …
FESPA Middle East announces FLEX 2025 Roadshow, connecting print and signage leaders across the region
FESPA Middle East has announced the return of the FESPA Leadership Exchange (FLEX) 2025 series, a roadshow comprising four events taking place from 24 to 27 November in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Egypt …
The Printer’s Guide to the Short-Run Label Market
The global label printing market is a booming segment, expected to reach $47 billion in 2024. Short runs are driving this dynamic growth, fueled by e-commerce and product variation. Digital printing m …
Digital Signage: The Sustainable Advertising Platform of the Future?
Digital Signage’s energy consumption is mitigated by new technology. While large screens use significant power, Digital Out of Home (DOOH) has a lower carbon footprint per contact than printed media. …
Hybrid Production: Combining Screen and Digital Printing for Quality and Efficiency
Hybrid production merges screen printing’s strength for durable, thick-layer specialty inks and primers with digital printing’s efficiency for short runs and variable details. This combination maximiz …
How to get started with Digital Signage: A Guide for printers
This guide helps printers enter the growing Digital Signage market. Sonja Angerer stresses that dynamic content requires new employee skillsets like video editing. Printers must consider the specializ …
The Digital Cutting Table Toolkit: A Beginner’s Guide to Knives, Wheels, and Applications
This beginner’s guide provided by Sonja Angerer details the modular tools vital for digital cutting tables in printing and packaging. It explains the functions of various knives (drag, tangential, rot …
How to Use AI Designs Safely and Legally for Commercial Printing
Sonja Angerer provides a guide for printers and sign makers on safely incorporating AI into the design process. It explores AI’s benefits (speed, idea generation) and its significant pitfalls, particu …
How to Design the Perfect Car Wrap

How to Design the Perfect Car Wrap

07 Oct 2025 Sonja Angerer
Sonja Angerer provides a guide for designers on creating perfect car wraps, emphasizing the need to avoid common mistakes. Key steps include selecting the appropriate vinyl or polyurethane film, consi …
Innovating Sustainability: The Future of Biomaterials with David Williamson of Modern Meadow
In this podcast episode, Debbie McKeegan interviews David Williamson, CEO at Modern Meadow, discussing the revolutionary advancements in biomaterials and their impact on sustainable textiles.
Decarbonisation Revisited: Progress, Challenges, and a Path Forward for the Print Industry
Decarbonisation faces challenges like increasing emissions and security risks, yet progress continues. The energy sector sees rapid growth in cheap solar and wind power, now over 40% of electricity. I …
FESPA Middle East returns to Dubai in 2026 with record growth and renewed vision for the speciality print community
The FESPA Middle East exhibition returns to Dubai in 2026, anticipating record growth with 3,000 visitors and 125 exhibitors (increases of 11% and 25%). The event is a vital platform for the specialit …
FESPA Association Highlights: How PSSiDC and SZSDT Drive Youth Engagement in Printing
The FESPA community comprises of 37 global Associations, which support the speciality print and signage industries. We’re shining a light on two Associations – PSSiDC and SZSDT – their activity, and h …
Barcelona announced as host city for FESPA Global Print Expo and co-located events
FESPA has today announced that its flagship annual FESPA Global Print Expo and co-located events (European Sign Expo and Personalisation Experience), will take place at the Fira de Barcelona, Spain, f …

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The event, a joint venture with Brunton Publications, comprises an exhibition and conference dedicated to the corrugated sector
The event will showcase technologies and insights to help textile businesses increase efficiency and integrate sustainable practices
FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 returns with European Sign Expo and Personalisation Experience, plus new Corrugated and Textile event launches