Inkjet direct-to-shape printing – attracting the big boys

Sean Smyth

Sean Smyth is a print technologist, holding senior roles within large and small print and packaging businesses. He was involved with the first digital technology, understanding the changed business benefits the new technology could provide. As a Smithers analyst and consultant he has authored many market reports, including the Future of Digital Print & Packaging to 2026 published in 2021. He chairs the thought leading Digital Print for Packaging conferences for Smithers in the USA and Europe observing their growth over ten years, and the changing dynamic to the benefits offered from new technology. He also contributes to the Trade Press including acting as the original editor of the Digital Labels and Packaging title in the UK. He is the Group Technical Editor for Whitmar Publications Ltd.