A group of committed machine and equipment manufacturers from OstwestfalenLippe has decided to launch an alternative event format that aims to bring together woodworking technology and interested customers.

TAYA Groups has officially launched the world’s first Eco Calculator for large-format banner materials, making it simpler than ever for businesses to evaluate and understand the eco savings of KAVALAN PVC-free banner and textiles.

Seiko is set to hold a technical knowledge sharing event at its new service centre and laboratory near Frankfurt am Main, Germany, from 19 to 23 July 2021. Attendees will have the opportunity to see a range of digital print technologies in action, covering all components and how they work together.

Xaar has completed the acquisition of print systems and printbar specialist FFEI Limited. The deal will accelerate the company’s existing growth strategy and will enable Xaar to capture additional opportunities in vertically integrated solutions. FFEI is a leading integrator and manufacturer of industrial digital inkjet systems and digital life science technology with many years of experience in managing technical integration and engineering projects.

On August 1, 2021, Stephan Schmitz, Head of Purchasing at Sihl GmbH, will fill the newly created position of ESG Director for the Sihl Group in addition to his existing responsibilities. “Environmental Social Governance“ (ESG) stands for a companies’ social responsibility in terms of conducting sustainable business. For Sihl, this includes the reduction of environmental pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, the focus on sustainable energy sources and on recycable materials and products, as well as occupational safety and health for our employees, social commitment and corporate governance.

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?

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.

Following the recent communication on the shows’ postponement, Mack-Brooks Exhibitions has today announced the new dates for ICE Europe, CCE International and InPrint Munich. The collective of converting, paper and print exhibitions was scheduled for 22 – 24 June 2021 and will now take place from 15 to 17 March 2022 at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany.

A BOBST employee has been recognised for the development of a pioneering innovation that has positively impacted the company and its customers. Matthieu Richard, leading engineer of optoelectronics systems development and optical expert at Bobst, in Mex, Switzerland, received the prestigious BOBST Inventor Award for his embossing detection technology, which is integrated into the BOBST ACCUCHECK inline inspection system.

FuturePrint is searching for a client services executive to help us in the run-up to our next event the FuturePrint Tech Fest which takes place 29-30 June. Read on to find out more.

Golden West Packaging Group, a leading West Coast packaging converter, has launched a new digital corrugated solution that is allowing its wine and beverage industry customers to adopt a new operating model based on fast speed-to-market and improved sustainability.

FuturePrint announces the launch of the FuturePrint Tech Fest, a forward-looking event focused on the technical development of print technology, taking place 29th-30th June. In an exciting move, the event will feature a combination of sessions delivered on-site at a central London studio as well as sessions produced remotely by partners and speakers worldwide.

FuturePrint and content partner HP invite you to a panel discussion on the business importance of sustainability. On May 6th, 5pm CET, FuturePrint’s Frazer Chesterman will be joined by leading converters and HP Product Manager Adi Shorer to examine how HP’s corrugated technology helps converters contribute to a circular economy.

In this article, we report results from 12 months of activity of building the FuturePrint Community during lockdown by running 4 large virtual events, publishing reports, surveys, hosting webinars, talks, and sharing over 100 articles.

Will everything in the future be thin-film inkjet heads?

As innovation in inkjet technology continues un-phased by the global pandemic, and as the world begins to rise up again as COVID-19 begins a welcomed retreat from society, at the FuturePrint Leaders Summit, we ask will everything in the future be thin-film inkjet heads?

Founding FuturePrint Partner, Ricoh is opening market access to American ink pioneer Farbenpunkt’s innovative new textile ink, PeractoJet. The collaboration enables OEM clients to compete in the highly attractive digital textile market and enhance their environmental offering. Reducing the environmental impact of global textile production caused by using dye-based, such as reactive inks in digital and analogue processes, is the driver for this collaboration.