Category: What to Watch

Inkjet at the commercial crossroads

Sep 1, 2016 | What to Watch

As we reflect on another inkjet dominated Drupa, Richard Stuart-Turner asks ‘what are the implications of industry-wide developments for the large-format print service provider?’

In the pink

Jul 7, 2016 | What to Watch

Very healthy R&D budgets leading to significant innovations in ink. Simon Creasy reports.

Cut it out

Jun 6, 2016 | What to Watch

Are you still arguing over whether to buy a router or cutting table? Nessan Cleary helps solve your dilemma.

Chasing consistent colour

May 3, 2016 | What to Watch

The key to getting good, repeatable results from any digital printer lies in the quality of the profiles that you use with it as Nessan Cleary reports.

Work in progress

Apr 7, 2016 | What to Watch

At first glance there appeared to be a distinct lack of new large-format inkjet hardware at this year’s Fespa Digital show… but there were a few surprises tucked away. Nessan Cleary reports.

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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.