David Savastano, Editor05.20.21
The world of printing has changed over the years. In the first half of the 20th century, letterpress was the leading technology. Over the years, offset virtually eliminated the use of letterpress. Meanwhile, many foods typically packaged in boxes went over to plastic bags, and flexo and gravure became key printing processes.
In the past two decades or so, digital printing has emerged as an alternative to these analog printing technologies. In some cases, inkjet printing has completely taken over markets such as billboards and ceramic tiles; in other markets, inkjet is making headway.
Digital printing will not completely replace analog printing, but it will continue to grow. The National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) showcased some fog the latest technologies in its first Digital and Emerging Technologies Conference (DETC), which was held May 18-19, 2021.
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