Week 23 Highlights: Cutting-Edge Innovations and Strategic Partnerships in Large Format Printing
Welcome to Printing TLDR, your weekly rundown of the latest news and trends in the large format printing industry. This week, we explore groundbreaking advancements and strategic moves that are shaping the future of printing. Dive in to stay ahead in just under 5 minutes!
Top News of the Week:
drupa Gardens Showcases Live Print Technology Demonstrations
Rundown: The drupa 2024 event featured an impressive array of live print technology demonstrations at the drupa Gardens. This event highlighted innovative materials and modern digital printing solutions, focusing on sustainability and versatile applications in hospitality and interior design.
Key Takeaways:
HP showcased eco-friendly décor applications using Latex water-based ink.
YUPO introduced durable, light-resistant film applications for outdoor use.
Kornit demonstrated digital textile solutions with DTG aprons for service personnel.
Antalis presented large format prints and innovative applications like non-slip floor stickers and 3D advertising displays by Massivit.
Why it Matters: drupa continues to be a pivotal event for the graphics arts market, driving innovation and exploring new applications in digital printing beyond traditional media.