Five years ago, The Inkjet Conference (TheIJC) was created by ESMA, the European Specialist Printing Manufacturers Association, along with drupa and sponsored by MS Italy, to highlight the expansion in industrial inkjet printing markets, including ceramics, textiles, ceramics, and additive manufacturing. Ink World magazine has tracked the growth of the ink industry and its allied industries through years of changes, technology, evolution, consolidation and market development. No other magazine has been around for as long or covered as much of the global printing ink business. This website is dedicated to providing in-depth industry coverage and late-breaking news.
After four years of steady growth in Europe, ESMA decided to bring TheIJC to the US, debuting TheIJC USA at the Westin O’Hare, Chicago, IL from April 12-13, 2018. The show’s organizers said that the conference’s results confirmed its decision to expand into North America.
“We were glad to confirm the huge interest from the American inkjet market and at the sam
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TheIJC USA’s Debut Shows Potential for Further Growth
With more than 220 participants, 50 tabletops and 42 presentations, TheIJC makes a successful debut in the US.
Attendees filled the concurrent tracks during TheIJC USA. (Photo courtesy of TheIJC USA)
David Savastano, Editor04.19.18
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