Experts in framing systems for SEG (silicone-edge graphic) fabrics, printable textiles, and fabric inkjet printing will explain the potential for using SEG-framed fabrics for outdoor advertising in a live webinar on January 27, 2026. But using SEG fabric frames for outdoor display conditions requires a different approach than the multiple SEG frames used for indoor displays in stores, museums, and …
A report from Alliance Insights (formerly NAPCO Research) explains how commercial printers, book manufacturers, apparel decorators, and sign and graphics companies are moving beyond the hype about artificial intelligence. The 31-page report, entitled “AI Adoption in the Print Industry,” shows that AI is moving swiftly from experimentation to execution and delivering measurable gains in efficiency and creativity. The report notes …
At the Printing AI Pavilion at 2025 PRINTING United Expo, visitors can learn how artificial intelligence (AI) is radically transforming the printing and packaging industries. Until AI technology is widely used by all, experts believe AI offers print-service providers a massive competitive advantage. AI Pavilion visitors will see AI applications (including the latest solutions from pioneering exhibitors), hear expert-led panel …
The creative technologists behind Color-Logic metallic print embellishment software are collaborating with Unifoil to offer limited-edition prints of Greg Horn’s iconic comic-book artwork at the 2025 PRINTING United Expo from October 22-24 in Orlando. This limited series highlights the remarkable capabilities of Color-Logic design software and demonstrates how metallic effects can elevate print designs to new heights. This will be …
The Esko color management engine for accurate color reproduction in design-to-print workflows for packaging and label printers has been integrated into the powerful, versatile Impress digital front end (DFE) that Fiery offers to manufacturers for high-speed industrial inkjet printers. Integrating Esko’s Color Engine and the Fiery Impress DFE benefits makes sense for both industrial press manufacturers and press users. Press …
Quocirca print-business analysts predict “The future of the print industry is not about a single device, but about an intelligent, integrated, and purpose-driven ecosystem that is secure, data-driven, sustainable, and adaptive.” But achieving a secure, adaptive, sustainable ecosystem for printing businesses can be difficult. Over the years, print-service providers have adopted various estimating, inventory management, and job-onboarding tools that may …
Entrepreneurial creators who want to launch or grow an apparel business may want to check out the Epson SureColor® F1070 Business Edition. With this affordable, compact hybrid printer, users can launch businesses with two popular garment-decorating methods: direct-to-garment (DTG) or direct-to-film (DTF). The DTG method prints graphics primarily on pretreated cotton and cotton/poly garments that are manually loaded onto the printer. The …
Previous posts on this blog have covered the 2025 Pinnacle Product Awards in the Output and Non-Output categories. This post puts the spotlight on the winners in the Technology category. The Technology category in the Pinnacle Product Awards program of the PRINTING United Alliance continues the tradition of an awards program previously known as the Intertech Technology Awards. The Printing …
The PRINTING United Alliance presents Pinnacle Product Awards to manufacturers or suppliers of innovative hardware, equipment, software, and substrates that are driving the print industry forward. Awards are presented in three categories: Output, Non-Output, and Technology. The Output category honors multiple types and sizes of printing devices. That category is featured in a separate post on this blog. This post …
Thousands of engineers, chemists, materials experts, and software developers create innovations that improve the versatility, sustainability and efficiency of digital printing systems every year. The PRINTING United Alliance highlights some of these advances by presenting Pinnacle Product Awards in three main categories: Output, Non-Output, and Technology. The awards honors the variety of digital printing devices that enable all types and …