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Going Green with a bluesign certification

How green certifications play a key role in reducing your business’ environmental impact

‘Easy to apply, bubble-free graphics.’ What does this actually mean?

By Cathy Radoncic, Northeast Territory Manager for the US, at Drytac.

Richmond, VA, May 30, 2024: Keeping bubbles out of signage and print applications is key to the success of a project. After all, there is little worse than producing a fantastic, eye-catching piece of printed work only for all this to come undone when unsightly bubbles appear during the installation process.

Digital Academy with new online event series: kick-off on 8 May on The Future of Hospitality - New ways to inspire guests

What will the restaurant of the future look like? Do we need more high tech or more high touch? What role will new catering concepts and sustainability play for professional hosts in the future? Industry insiders and design experts Viki Kitzig and Benjamin Calleja will provide answers in the first online event of the new series of events held by Messe Frankfurt's consumer goods fairs. The new bi-monthly series will kick off on 8 May 2024 at 10:00 am.

Setting up for success. How to prepare surfaces for wall graphics

By Dennis Leblanc, Senior Business Development Manager for North America at Drytac

If you have encountered problematic wall graphic installations, then you are certainly not alone. Given the hundreds, if not thousands, of different paint formulations, the advent of low and no VOC paints, as well as pesky terminologies such as ‘anti-stain’ or ‘washable’, it is almost impossible to look at a painted surface and know that you will be successful with your installation project.

EU Textile Strategy 2030 and Its Business Impact

A four-part masterclass, developed with the support of the European Commission

INX University Expands Online Curriculum Program

As the market leader for inks and color management solutions, INX International Ink Co. continues to be a knowledge resource for brand owners, printers, converters and designers. Three new training courses were recently added to INX University’s curriculum, the free online graphic arts eLearning resource exclusively for INX customers.

Are you set to score with sportswear?

By Axel Stuhlreiter, Head of Textile Solutions, Graphic Communications Group, Ricoh Europe

Since Direct To Garment (DTG) printing’s inception 100% cotton has been the champion textile of choice.

The Power of Personalisation: Insights from Industry Experts Ahead of the Personalisation Experience Conference

By Richard Askam, Personalisation Experience Ambassador, FESPA
Later this month, we will be opening the doors to the second edition of the Personalisation Experience conference (20 March 2024, Amsterdam RAI, The Netherlands). The conference will explore the value of customisation, the psychology of personalisation, how to embed customisation into customer experiences, and the technologies making personalisation accessible.

Direct to Film growth – meet the five drivers

By Axel Stuhlreiter, Head of Textile Solutions, Graphic Communications Group, Ricoh Europe

You can’t have failed to notice how quickly Direct to Film (DTF) technology has become a key feature of today’s highly demanding digital textile production arena.

Turning bland into brilliance

By John Blyth, Ricoh Graphic Communications, Ricoh Europe

In a rapidly evolving landscape, people are drawn to experiences that satisfy their desire for uniqueness.

How can you best prepare for cold-weather installations this winter?

By Dennis Leblanc, Senior Business Development Manager – North America at Drytac
Richmond, VA, November 30, 2023: When producing outdoor applications, printers and sign-makers have to take a wide range of factors into account. Will floor graphics stand the test of time under heavy traffic? How can you ensure colours on building wraps do not fade over time? What sort of laminate do you need on movie posters?