Category: Technical

Machines that have made a difference

Aug 3, 2009 | Technical

Machines that have made a difference

Have you a large-format printer that has made a significant impact on how you do business? These companies have – what about you?

Making it personal

Can we reap the benefits of customisation in wide-format production? The answer is yes, says Sophie Matthews-Paul.

Has the dust settled?

Investment continues to be made across all wide-format printer types. But what’s working and what’s not? Sophie Matthews-Paul assesses the uptake of new kit.

Joining the dots

See the whole picture more clearly. Link togehter networking and workflow as Sophie Matthews-Paul explains.

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Upcoming Events

22-24 FEB, 2026
Sign & Digital UK

Where?

Hall 6, NEC, Birmingham

Cost?

Free to members of the sign making and digital print trade.

What is it?

Running for more than 35 years, Sign & Digital UK is a central part of the industry’s calendar, providing an annual launch pad for all that is new, and an economic stimulus for the industry. The show gives the opportunity to meet in person, see and compare equipment and kit from the major industry suppliers, and the chance to source new suppliers and gather new ideas to enhance and drive your business forward.

23 FEB, 2026
The Sign Industry Awards

Where?

National Conference Centre, Birmingham.

Cost?

An individual ticket is £289, whereas a table of 10 is £2,800.

What is it?

The Sign Industry Awards, presented by Sign Update and Sign & Digital UK, celebrate excellence in the visual communications sector by honouring past achievements, present innovations, and future advancements. These awards recognise outstanding suppliers, sign makers, and individual traders in sign making, digital printing, and visual communications. With over 35 years of industry service, SDUK and Sign Update ensure that everyone in the industry has a voice, highlighting and rewarding the best in the field.