February 18, 2021
The opportunity for inkjet in folding carton is huge and growing. Here’s what you need to know to get in the game. First in a series on packaging segments by Ralf Schlözer.
February 17, 2021
The First Mover Advantage for Inkjet
It’s easy to understand why OEMs want to be first to the market with new technology and that they need beta customers to succeed, but why would a printing business want to take a risk on unproven technology?
February 15, 2021
Monthly Inkjet Installation Roundup – January 2021
Our monthly Inkjet Installation Roundup for January includes 16 new installs with 6 in the US and 10 in Europe. Sign in to learn more.
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 12, 2021
3D Printing in 2021: What is in the Future for Printing Companies?
Global supply chain issues in 2020 raised awareness of 3D printing’s potential as printing companies raced to produce protective equipment. Will 2021 bring expanded use of 3D printing among printers?
December 23, 2020
2020 Production Inkjet Launch Review
Updates on all 2020 production inkjet press launches serving the document and publishing market, when announced, when commercially available and important development trends.
August 6, 2020
Cutsheet Inkjet in Europe
In previous editions of this series I wrote about the main applications production inkjet is being used for, focusing mostly on roll-fed inkjet – the dominant production method so far. This is different for cutsheet inkjet, which is far more versatile and is used across a number of applications.
June 30, 2020
Konica Minolta Announces AccurioJet KM-1e B2+ LED UV Inkjet Press
Konica Minolta announced the AccurioJet KM-1e digital color B2+ sheetfed LED UV inkjet production press, continuing its accelerated growth path within the industrial print market.
June 2, 2020
Status of Inkjet in Online print
One of the fastest growing markets in commercial print is online printing. It rather describes a process than a type of printing company or print application, but yet we tend to know what is meant with the term: a printing company that conducts the majority of their transactions via a web interface.
March 19, 2020
The Inkjet Printing Market in Europe – Package Printing
Ralf Schlozer looks at how uptake for inkjet differs based on the packaging market addressed and identifies rapid changes happening in the market. Includes highlights of major adopters of various inkjet packaging technologies.
March 4, 2020
The Inkjet Production Printing Market in Europe – Commercial and Specialty Printing
Ralf Schlozer takes a careful look at aspects of the commercial printing market in Europe and where inkjet has and has not penetrated. Key adopters of different inkjet options are referenced along with expectations for future development.
January 29, 2020
Konica Minolta Launches Digital Print Enrichment Press
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leader in world-class printing technology, today announced the official launch of the MGI JETvarnish 3D One, a simple, compact and affordable digital embellishment press that provides sensory print applications for printers of every size.
January 28, 2020
The Top 4 Drying Methods for Inkjet
Just as there are many types of inkjet printheads and ink, there are many types of processes for inkjet drying. Most printers combine several processes to create a drying solution. Ralf Schlozer discusses the fundamental factors related to drying in document and packaging printing environments including absorption, phase change, radiation and evaporation. It’s dry – but important.
November 14, 2019
Industrial Print at InPrint 2019 – not your usual trade show
Ralf Schlözer provides an overview of key technology launches this week at InPrint Munich as well as insight into why this event is different and valuable.
October 16, 2019
Production Inkjet Tradeshow Shopping Guide Part 3 – Inkjet Trends
When shopping for inkjet, take a look at the many ways OEMs are handling compatibility with offset gloss coated stocks. Also consider hybrid and DIY inkjet and, as always, don’t forget the software. Here’s what you need to know.
October 2, 2019
Production Inkjet Tradeshow Shopping Guide – Part 1
Trade shows can be overwhelming, so we want to help you use your time wisely by providing an overview of trends and options in various aspects of the production inkjet market.In the first installment of the series, we’re talking about the trend toward making inkjet financially accessible to more companies.
June 12, 2019
Inkjet, Toner and Being Marco Boer
Is inkjet eating toner’s lunch? In some areas, yes. But, as long as there are many types of print organizations, there will be a need for many types of printing devices. One size does not fit all. Your mileage may vary. Definitely see the dealer for details.
June 5, 2019
High Speed Inkjet Devices Take on Commercial Print Quality
Many buyers in 2019 are looking to complement or replace their offset production capabilities. High speed inkjet is gaining acceptance in a market with high print quality and color expectations. We are talking about high end, high value printing such as marketing collateral, magazines and catalogs. Read on for a round up of factors in evaluating presses for this market and top OEMs making the cut.
October 2, 2018
Inkjet and Offset Magazine at PRINT ’18
In this video Elizabeth Gooding shows the event magazine developed by WhatTheyThink and Printing News and the trend toward inkjet compatibility with offset grades.
January 9, 2018
Inks are the Blood – Video
Marco Boer of I.T. Strategies joins us again for a deep dive into inkjet ink sets (try saying that five times fast). He gives a clear, concise overview of aqueous
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