David Savastano, Editor07.29.16
The printing industry is changing rapidly, and digital printing is on the rise, and the attendees at drupa 2016 saw this evolution at every turn. The growth of packaging and energy curing continues to drive expansion in printing.
Printing is changing, and drupa illustrates that. The show itself was 11 days, down from two weeks in the past, and attendance was down from 314,000 in 2012 to 260,000 this year. Gone are the days when publication and commercial printing dominated the show floor. Packaging and digital printing are now front and center, and represent the future of printing.
For the many ink manufacturers exhibiting at drupa, these trends are the key to future growth. Digital, packaging and UV inks are the hottest markets, and are likely to remain so. “The Ink Industry at drupa 2016,” beginning on page 18, covers several of these trends.
Inkjet printing of textiles has become the latest opportunity for growth for ink manufacturers. In the past, digital printing of textiles was primarily used for prototyping purposes, but interest in customization and improving cost dynamics are driving further use of inkjet printing in this field. In “The Rapid Growth of the Digital Textile Market,” starting on page 14, inkjet specialists offer their insights into this field.
The world is changing too. The Asia-Pacific region is the largest for printers and ink manufacturers, and executives offer their insights in “The 2016 Asia-Pacific Ink Report,” which begins on page 12. The impact of the UK’s vote to exit the European Union remains uncertain, and European editor Sean Milmo details some of the implications in his article, “The 2016 Asia-Pacific Ink Report.”
The changing nature of the printing industry is impacting ink producers, and partnering with leading raw materials and equipment suppliers is more essential. In this issue, Ink World is pleased to present its 18th annual Technical Profiles supplement, which can help ink manufacturers determine which suppliers can partner with them to help accomplish their goals for the coming years.
Printing is changing, and drupa illustrates that. The show itself was 11 days, down from two weeks in the past, and attendance was down from 314,000 in 2012 to 260,000 this year. Gone are the days when publication and commercial printing dominated the show floor. Packaging and digital printing are now front and center, and represent the future of printing.
For the many ink manufacturers exhibiting at drupa, these trends are the key to future growth. Digital, packaging and UV inks are the hottest markets, and are likely to remain so. “The Ink Industry at drupa 2016,” beginning on page 18, covers several of these trends.
Inkjet printing of textiles has become the latest opportunity for growth for ink manufacturers. In the past, digital printing of textiles was primarily used for prototyping purposes, but interest in customization and improving cost dynamics are driving further use of inkjet printing in this field. In “The Rapid Growth of the Digital Textile Market,” starting on page 14, inkjet specialists offer their insights into this field.
The world is changing too. The Asia-Pacific region is the largest for printers and ink manufacturers, and executives offer their insights in “The 2016 Asia-Pacific Ink Report,” which begins on page 12. The impact of the UK’s vote to exit the European Union remains uncertain, and European editor Sean Milmo details some of the implications in his article, “The 2016 Asia-Pacific Ink Report.”
The changing nature of the printing industry is impacting ink producers, and partnering with leading raw materials and equipment suppliers is more essential. In this issue, Ink World is pleased to present its 18th annual Technical Profiles supplement, which can help ink manufacturers determine which suppliers can partner with them to help accomplish their goals for the coming years.