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April 26, 2023

Inkjet Insight presents an Inkjet Explainer webinar featuring Mark Bale and Elizabeth Gooding

Despite the availability of more inkjet presses to serve more markets than ever before, the demand for customized solutions is growing. Custom, or bespoke, systems may be as simple as adding inkjet heads to some form of analog press (customized), or completely purpose-built solutions (bespoke).

April 11, 2023

March 2023 Inkjet Installation Roundup

We are reporting on 15 installations across 14 companies. A number of these companies have been very active in their inkjet acquisitions in the past year.

March 28, 2023

Products and Fabrics for Inkjet Textile Printing

This article is the third in a series on inkjet for textile printing intended to help companies not involved in textile printing to evaluate market opportunities. This article will address basic fabric requirements and their preparation for inkjet printing.

March 2, 2023

February 2023 Inkjet Installation Roundup

Our February report covering the tail end of 2022 into 2023, includes 12 presses in the US and 10 in Europe (plus 3 oldies from 2020 and 2021). We are finally seeing web-fed installations on par with sheet-fed after 7 months of reporting a tilt toward sheet-fed.

February 23, 2023

Products and fabrics for inkjet textile printing

Part 2 in a deep dive into inkjet for textiles: a look at how the intended end-use drives fabric and process choices

February 21, 2023

Everyday Voice-of-Customer: How to Capture Insights from Every Customer Interaction

Whether you sell print services, printing presses, or support those industries, your sales and service representatives probably make hundreds of calls annually. You can multiply the value of those calls by applying simple, “Everyday VOC” techniques.

February 7, 2023

Understanding inkjet for textile printing

This article is the first in a series on inkjet for textile printing. It is intended for companies not currently involved in textile printing other than signage.

February 3, 2023

January 2023 Inkjet Installation Roundup

In January(ish) we are reporting on 15 press installations at 14 companies, down slightly from December. The pendulum has swung back to the US with 9 in the US, 4 in EU and 2 in UK as compared to December where we reported on 17 press installations with 12 of them in Europe and only 3 in US.

September 21, 2022

Five Questions to Ask When Buying Inkjet Heads

Looking at you DIY’ers! When you are building an inkjet system, why reinvent the wheel? Do a self-assessment to understand where your expertise is highest and where you need more help. Then begin to work through these questions to begin your project from the best base.  

February 24, 2022

Heliosonic: Inkjet Without Nozzles

Heliosonic proposes an inkjet process without nozzles in which a laser induces the jetting of drops. The advantage is that all kinds of inks can be used, from standard offset inks to specialty, functional inks.

February 16, 2022

Kodak Introduces KODACOLOR Ink for Film-to-Fabric Printing

Film-to-Fabric, also known as Direct-to-Film or DTF, is an emerging technology that is seeing rapid adoption, particularly among custom t-shirt decorators. Read on to learn about KODACOLOR, new ink system for Film-to-Fabric (DTF) printing projects from Eastman Kodak and how garment decorators can take advantage of this system to grow their businesses.

February 2, 2022

Color22 Provides New Insights and Valuable Information

Mike Todryk offers an insightful rundown of PRINTINGUnited’s Color22.

January 19, 2022

What Makes an Inkjet Ink Sustainable?

Sustainability is getting more focus, but the print industry has yet to agree on a definition. So what makes an inkjet ink sustainable? This article looks at the different parameters to be considered. Perhaps sustainability goes beyond the ink itself…

December 20, 2021

Thanks For Giving us a Break – See You in 2022

While many of our readers are particularly busy at year end, we are taking the opportunity for an editorial break through the New Year. We look forward to bringing you new insights in 2022 and wish you all a very Happy New Year.

November 11, 2021

Sustainability and Textile Printing: Driving to a More Sustainable Business Model

Increased scrutiny on sustainability throughout the textile supply chain has the potential to increase demand for digital textile printing. Read on for our analysis of the situation.

June 25, 2021

The World’s Fastest Digital Textile Printer, the EFI Reggiani BOLT, Delivers Even Higher Image Quality

Release date: Friday, June 25th, 2021 Press release from the issuing company Hardware and software enhancement on the ultra-high-speed inkjet printer eliminates single-pass imaging challenges with smoother solids, improved printing

April 13, 2021

Sustainability: Where is the Pressure?

This is the first article in our series to explore sustainability and its impact on inkjet printing and innovation. The pressure is mounting for companies to offer sustainable products and

January 28, 2021

Ink Estimating Survey Report

We surveyed production inkjet users on their use of and satisfaction with ink estimating tools. Executive summary available to all. Premium members can download full report.

January 13, 2021

Global Graphics Completes Acquisition of Hybrid Software

Global Graphics completes its acquisition of the HYBRID Software Group doubling the headcount of the Global Graphics group of companies. HYBRID Software focuses on enterprise software for the graphic arts industry, with a strong focus on labels and packaging. It becomes the 4th subsidiary company in the Global Graphics group alongside Global Graphics Software, Meteor Inkjet and Xitron.

January 5, 2021

Hybrid Ink – The Best of Both Worlds?

In industrial inkjet, water-based inkjet is undergoing a renaissance. When it comes to the most demanding applications, it is a challenge for aqueous inks to reach the required resistance properties without posing a longer term risk to blocking the head. This is where hybrids inks offer a potential solution.

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