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In this 22 minutes session, Editor Morten B. Reitoft is back to school - or, to be more precise Tharstern Head of Product Chris Burn will take us on a guided tour of just a few of the options with the new Tharstern Cloud for Labels solution. Of course, the solution can't be shown in all its details in only 20+ minutes. Still, you will get an understanding of how Tharstern has developed not only a new solution but also a new core that can be the foundation for future versions tailored to different segments in our industry! LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-burn-aa585815/

Kornit is one of the leading suppliers of DTF and DTG. In this film, which we did in Israel (as you can see from the drone shots in the beginning), we talked to VP & General Manager, Direct to Fabric, Danny Gazit, about how this at all is possible. But see and listen for yourself. Great insights!

The Danish online media printogmedier.dk did a test/review of various digital foiling solutions. The film is a short review of the event in Danish - an article in English will follow up on this shortly on LinkedIn.

Wayne from INKISH is at The Print Show in Birmingham at the NEC, starting the day with a conversation with his good friend Terry Garvey. They reflect on their last meeting in Barcelona and dive into how things have developed since Fiery and Epson came together about 12–18 months ago. Terry explains that Epson’s acquisition was driven by Fiery’s strong software technology, capabilities, and established OEM customers like Xerox, Canon, Konica Minolta, and Ricoh. He highlights the development of Digital Factory, a product born from the CADlink acquisition, which is designed for applications such as direct-to-film, direct-to-garment, and engraving. He is now being showcased with Epson’s new G6000. They also discuss Fiery’s unified workflow approach, where one operator can manage multiple devices through Command WorkStation, creating efficiency across cut-sheet and wide-format devices. Terry introduces Fiery JobFlow, which automates repetitive tasks to minimize errors and streamline job processing, ensuring clean workflows and error-free output. Integration with web-to-print systems remains a core strength, with Fiery maintaining an open platform that works seamlessly with providers like Infigo, Digital StoreFront, and Vpress. With The Print Show running alongside the Sign Show, Fiery’s flexibility is on display, driving devices across commercial print, DTF, DTG, and signage. Their XF application has long supported sign printers from Epson, HP, EFI, and other manufacturers, underscoring their open-platform philosophy. As the conversation wraps up, Wayne and Terry share a lighthearted moment about sales at the show and upcoming events, with Terry confirming he’ll be skipping Printing United in Orlando this time. A lively and insightful discussion on Fiery’s integration, automation, and open-platform approach, straight from the show floor in Birmingham.

At Expográfica in Guadalajara, Tere González, Marketing Manager at Konica Minolta, speaks with Claudia Mendoza Angeles, Editor in Chief of Revista El Impresor, about the company’s latest digital production technologies and the growing opportunities across commercial print, labels, packaging, and book production. The conversation explores Konica Minolta’s broad portfolio of sheetfed and roll-to-roll digital printing systems, including the official launch of the AccurioLabel platform and additional high-speed production technologies showcased at the exhibition. Tere González explains how Konica Minolta continues focusing on high print quality, expanded media capabilities, and production flexibility across multiple market segments. From synthetic substrates and flexible packaging applications to high-speed monochrome and color production, the interview highlights how the company combines Japanese engineering with a growing focus on industrial applications and production efficiency in the Mexican market.

At Printpack India 2025, Naresh Khanna speaks with Tej Prakash Jain, Managing Director of Monotech Systems Limited, about the company’s evolution from a distributor of digital presses to a full-scale manufacturer of inkjet and embellishment solutions. Jain highlights Monotech’s commitment to the "Make in India" initiative. Monotech produces a range of inkjet presses for book printing, labels, and wide-format signage and has a strong presence in 25 countries. The conversation explores Printpack's latest innovations, including the NozzleJet book-on-demand press, which delivers high-resolution printing with inline folding and finishing for seamless book production. Jain also unveils the Vertex, a B2-size embellishment press with inline foiling designed to make premium print finishing more accessible to offset printers. Jain discusses the growing traction of inkjet in India, particularly for book-on-demand and digital label printing, as shorter print runs and high-speed production drive industry demand. With a strong foothold in Indian and global markets, Monotech is expanding its international reach, particularly in Europe and China, where its inkjet label presses have seen significant success. For those interested in the future of digital print, inkjet technology, and affordable embellishment solutions, this conversation provides key insights into Monotech’s innovations and global ambitions. This conversation offers key insights into Monotech's innovations and global aspirations for

Tecnau produce binding equipment and at Argos Inspiration Days in Brussels you can see the amazing possibilities - See more and sign up for Argos Inspiration Days at www.argosinspirationdays.com

At PRINTING United, Tecnau presented their Revolution 50-series and Stack 1212 finishing devices. In this interview, we talk to Pete Dolfis, Solutions Manager, Tecnau, to get an understanding of the market, and then we get a walk-through of both solutions. The Revolution 50-series was introduced last year and has been very successful for Tecnau, and so with the Stack 1212. Peter Dolfis also says that Tecnau produces a smaller Stack 1010 that is now configured and sold as part of a book solution. But see for yourself.

In this film, you'll get a walkthrough of the Tecnau Libra 800 all-in-book-of-one machine at Rotomail. Rotomail is one of Europe's leading producers of Books-of-One and has a strategy to produce books from reels, which then, in return, requires a binding line that can accept roles for covers and content - and with the co-development of the Libra 800, Rotomail (and other customers) can now produce books having two rolls of covers (for example one with gloss laminated covers, and one with matt laminated covers) - but you will see in this walkthrough. Today Rotomail uses several HP T-series printers, many Indigo's, a Canon ProStream, and much binding equipment besides the Libra 800 from Hunkeler, ContiWeb, and Kolbus. All are tight together with a software solution called Bronte, developed, programmed, and sold by Rotomail. Rotomail is an exciting printing company to visit, and they are very open-minded and not afraid of sharing how they do things. LinkedIn: Stefano De Marco https://www.linkedin.com/in/demste/ Alessandro Antonuzzo https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandro-antonuzzo-05bab217/

Imagine your production equipment has end-of-service, and you get a job that needs to be delivered on time? First, you find a printer that can provide the required quality and quantity. Second, you ensure it can be delivered on time - and suddenly, you have North Europe's first Canon Color Stream 8000 installed. With it comes new binding equipment - not unique to KGM, but new at this site - namely the Tecnau Revolution 50 series - and voila, the production can deliver the print job. The story is told by CTO Johan Lansgard, who stepped in on concise notice in this film, made from KGM Datadistribution in Stockholm as part of the Tecnau Spring Forward event - enjoy!

Tatiana Duarte is the Executive President of Andigraf - Colombian Association of Graphic Communication With a background for working to government export agency and also in private companies she was contracted by Andigraf 18 months ago to promote the transformation of the association in requirement to the printing industry market transformation as well. Along with a new board of directors componed of owners and managers coming from companies working in new growing markets as functional printing, visual communication and labels, mixed with traditional printers and relevant suppliers, Tatiana is developing a very good job in developing a new way of communication and promoting relevant content. In the same way Andigraf has taken an important role during the Covid pandemic in generating information and new opportunities to all members. This includes the first virtual trade show they promoted at the end of June with a very successful vendors and attendees participation. Tatiana maybe represents the way Printing Industry Association must transform to thrive in a challenging times like we are living now with serious effects in our industry. So, we are proud to present Tatiana Duarte to our Inkish audience. Along with her we also introduce our new partner in Inkish South America, Carlos Silgado Bernal. A very skilled and recognized professional in Latin America printing industry

The Kyocera Taskalfa Pro is a cut sheet inkjet device that looks pretty much like the toner-based printers you may already have. In this Print Sample TV edition, your host Pat McGrew explains why she believes the Taskalfa Pro is worth a closer look. She likes the look, she likes the footprint, and she likes the cost of inkjet vs. toner. So dig in and learn more!

No question that the tariffs the US Administration is imposing or threatening to impose affect the printing industry, first and foremost printers in the US, but consequently OEMS and suppliers throughout the entire value chain. In this interview, Ford Bowers from PRINTING United Alliance discusses the consequences and what can be done. It may give hope of certainty before PRINTING United opens its doors in Orlando in the autumn. Interesting discussion - listen, and let us know your thoughts :-)

It's not enough to talk about sustainability. It may not be enough to focus entirely on waste reduction and energy consumption. The entire industry must agree on the measures and objectives, and the brand owners must work actively to take advantage of the more sustainable solutions. A super exciting conversation with Francois Martin and Carlos Lahoz Buch. Dig in - and commit!

At trade shows, we constantly ask each other the same questions. How are you? How's business? How's the family? And the answer is almost always the same: everything's great. But is it? At Loupe Americas in Chicago, Wayne Beckett unexpectedly runs into Jessica DeCola — and there is quite a lot to catch up on. After almost ten years with GPA, Jessica recently moved to Blooming Color as Director of Brand and Strategic Growth. It's a move from the supplier side of the industry to the printer side, and one that gives her a new challenge: helping a company that started as the "little printer that could" in Chicago communicate what it has become today — a much larger organization with ambitions well beyond its local market. Part of Jessica's role is also looking outside the industry's usual circles. Print can easily become an echo chamber, where the same companies, people, markets, and opportunities are discussed again and again. Her job is partly about asking where the opportunities are that printers aren't currently seeing — and how Blooming Color can position itself differently. But another important part of Jessica's story has nothing directly to do with selling print. She is one of the founders of She*t For Brains, a grassroots mental health and wellness initiative created together with Chris Minn, David Rosendahl, and Jon Bailey. The idea emerged after a remarkably open and personal moment on stage at Dscoop, where a conversation about business suddenly became a conversation about what people were actually experiencing behind the scenes. Stress. Anxiety. Relationships. PTSD. Pressure. And all the things we rarely discuss when somebody casually asks, "How are you?" What started as a conversation between four people has developed into webinars, conference sessions, expert discussions, and increasingly open conversations throughout the printing industry. And now the initiative is heading to PRINTING United Expo with its largest platform yet. For Jessica and the other founders, this isn't their day job. It's something they volunteer their time to because they believe the conversation is needed. In this INKISH film, Wayne talks with Jessica DeCola about her move to Blooming Color, looking beyond the traditional print echo chamber, She*t For Brains, mental health in our industry, and why sometimes the most important conversation at a trade show has absolutely nothing to do with equipment. Maybe the next time somebody asks, "How are you?" we should actually listen to the answer.

Join Eric Vessels, Taktiful’s Chief Experience Officer, as he dives into an exciting conversation with Ryan Moskun, Marketing Manager at Harris & Bruno International. From Ryan’s journey into the print industry to groundbreaking digital embellishment technology like the ZRX, this episode is packed with insights, music, and a touch of humor. Stick around for Ryan’s life-changing advice at the end—you won’t want to miss it!

In this exciting episode of Taktiful Tuesdays, Eric Vessels, Taktiful's Chief Experience Officer, chats with Richard Romano, Senior Editor at WhatTheyThink, about the future of digital embellishments and the critical need for industry standards. They dive into: The evolution of digital embellishments Challenges printers face: selling, pricing, and educating customers The importance of creating universal standards for gloss, foil, embossing, and more Insights from Taktiful & WhatTheyThink’s groundbreaking industry surveys And, of course, they redefine “Taco Tuesday” as “Taktiful Tuesdays.” Get involved! Participate in the digital embellishment survey (link below) and help shape the future of printing. As a thank-you, receive a free executive summary with actionable insights and a link to last year’s study. Don’t miss this insightful (and delicious) conversation! Links: Take the digital embellishment survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/Taktiful25 Watch the Digital Embellishment Panel: https://youtu.be/vqiiQJ3qPT8 Learn more about Taktiful: www.taktiful.com Printing Outlook Survey: https://store.whattheythink.com/downloads/printing-outlook-2024 Subscribe for more episodes of Taktiful Tuesdays, where we bring you the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the printing industry!

In the grand premiere of “Taktiful Tuesdays”—yes, we’re making Tuesdays a thing now—host Eric Vessels rolls out the virtual red carpet for none other than Kevin Abergel, CEO and founder of Taktiful, and Morten Reitoft, the editorial wizard behind @INKISH. Together, they announce a collaboration so epic, even your printer might do a double-take: they’re joining forces to co-produce educational content focused on digital embellishment in the printing industry. Hold onto your ink cartridges! This episode shines a spotlight on their shared dream to jazz up the printing world with a dash of digital dazzle. Their master plan? To educate and empower print service providers (PSPs) and converters worldwide—because who doesn’t want global empowerment on their résumé? They’re all about helping businesses leverage cutting-edge technologies to stand out from the crowd and, naturally, boost those profit margins. Both teams are buzzing with excitement about the partnership and are committed to delivering high-quality, impactful content that might just make the paper it’s printed on blush.

Is the problem the ink? The lamp? The reflector? The press speed? For printers using UV curing, finding the answer can sometimes involve more guesswork than anyone would like. At Loupe Americas in Chicago, Wayne Beckett meets Amir Dekel from GEW to talk about DoseGuard — technology designed to put measurable data behind UV performance. The concept is straightforward. A UV or LED cassette can be tested and, within seconds, DoseGuard can show whether it is producing the output it should. Instead of replacing components simply because they have reached a predetermined number of operating hours, printers can make maintenance decisions based on actual performance. That can have a direct impact on cost. A lamp scheduled for replacement after 1,000 hours may still have useful life remaining. Reflectors that appear worn may still be performing correctly. Equally, a component that looks fine may already be reducing curing performance. DoseGuard provides the data needed to know the difference. GEW says the system can identify UV lamp ageing and the effect of reflector and quartz-window condition, helping printers reduce rejects and make better maintenance decisions. And the conversation naturally moves toward LED. LED UV offers significant advantages in areas including energy consumption, component life, and maintenance, but Amir believes one of the biggest barriers to faster adoption isn't necessarily technical. It's familiarity. Printers have often worked with conventional UV for decades, and changing something that has reliably produced work for years can be as much an emotional decision as a technical one. But that transition is happening. According to Amir, GEW is now producing more LED cassettes than conventional ones, suggesting that the balance is steadily moving toward LED as more printers experience the technology firsthand. In this INKISH film, Wayne talks with Amir Dekel about DoseGuard, UV measurement, consumable life, maintenance, LED adoption, and why measurable curing data can remove one more uncertainty from the production process. Because sometimes the most valuable answer isn't that something needs replacing. It's knowing that it doesn't.

Dreyer Kliché produces hot stamping tools for the printing industry (hint for fine packaging, books, paper bags, wine labels, etc.). Being recognized as one of the world's best tool-maker, of course, makes us particularly interested in talking to the CEO Conni Dreyer when we met her at Scanpack in Gothenburg. With a theme build around Hans Christian Andersen's Tinder-Box fairytale, the stage is set and by showcasing the fantastic result of fantastic tools customers are invited to see for themselves what's possible. Quite amazing. Take a look at the interview and if you are interested, we have also made some films that showcase the process from idea to final​ result: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx24s37F9ZM

If you have followed INKISH during Drupa, you know we have reported quite a lot from Fujifilm. The company excels in several product categories, and in this interview with Takefumi Horiguchi, we dig into the understanding of Fujifilm's workflow/software portfolio. Fujifilm is as ambitious in software as with every other segment it operates in, so keep an eye on its software portfolio. Also, off-camera has exciting things in development!  

Screen Europe is, by many, a valued OEM for inkjet printers within both Commercial Print and Labels. At The Horizon Finishing First event, we talked to Marketing Director Taishi Motoshige, Screen Europe. A very nice guy, but also with a clear vision of becoming the number one in selling inkjet presses. According to Motoshige, Screen's legacy is a great asset when developing solutions for the company's customers. But listen and enjoy yourself!

Belgium based Symeta is frequently featured on Print Sample TV, and in this episode, Pat McGrew shows examples of their great innovation. Personalized table cloth - or even more exciting, what about personalized kids summer camp magazines or Symeta's personalized newspaper. Limitless opportunities, but always driven by your organization. Find inspiration on Print Sample TV, but develop original content that will drive your sales! Watch it now!

Three years ago, my now husband and I, we traveled the West Coast of America. Driving with our tiny trailer behind a Honda. We slept in Pismo Beach on a Wal-Mart parking lot. And next morning an old veteran. He came by and he was like: It is so cool what you're doing. And I want to support you. Take these 40 bucks and he was like: have a nice lunch. That is one print that stays with us for forever. I got so interested in the printing industry, not only because of you. I worked for Gelato. It is so interesting to listen to all those people all the time. I is inspiring. It doesn't feel like work. That is from a trade show I went to last February in Nürnberg. And that was like the beginnings of the Corona pandemic. For Gelato - I was planning those trade shows. And also going there as a sales person. And I went there and it was just so sad. People really miss that togetherness. Coming to those trade shows...it's like meeting your family members. I really like the trade shows online also. Focused on what you actually want to get achieved. And I think you can plan better ahead who you want to meet. I'm also selling wall clocks. Like designer wall clocks. That was very, very hard during Corona. Since all the businesses were closed. I was desperately trying to look for ways to reach people. And I wrote a nice postcard. And I got good feedback for that. I wanted to show with that picture that print really helped me in other jobs also. I feel more connected when I actually have something in my hand. Rather than only looking at it. I sent that one to show that print is also becoming a primary thing in my personal life. My husband was stuck in Germany. Because his American was not able to work, couldn't show our daughter to his family for a year. So he started an illustration course and actually that is the first print that he sold. So I'm very proud of that. And I just wanted to share that.