What to Watch

Solvent printers are the mainstay of many a large-format print business but are the companies that make them invested in their future development?

Inkjet these days can print on to anything but air. Well, almost. So what are substrate suppliers doing to help you push your print boundaries?

Richard Stuart-Turner takes a look at some of the technical developments that are likely to create the biggest impact in large-format in 2018.

... but all for one? Hardly. Opinion continues to be divided when it comes to the value of buying hybrid flatbed/roll printers. But what can you actually get for your money? We asked a cross-section of manufacturers to scope out their own current offerings.

It’s no joke - handling small-format jobs on your large-format kit can really make sense, but some printers are better suited to it than others as Richard Stuart-Turner finds out.

We’re seeing a high level of development and growth within the large-format inks space. So just what trends should you be watching out for? Richard Stuart-Turner investigates.

Automation is impacting finishing as it is the rest of the production process. But that’s not the only development focus when it comes to the end game as Richard Stuart-Turner explains.

What significant technical developments and trends were seen in large-format printers at Fespa and Sign and Digital UK? Richard Stuart-Turner reports.

What's new in the realm of design, workflow and W2P software, and how could these packages help your business? Richard Stuart-Turner finds out.

Could bespoke or off-the-shelf software packages help you to more closely collaborate with your customers? Richard Stuart-Turner investigates..

What are the latest digital textile printer developments, and could any of this kit be right for your business? Richard Stuart-Turner reports.

What technical developments are going to create the biggest impact in large-format in 2017? Richard Stuart-Turner investigates.

What’s happening in the world of substrates that will give large-format PSPs an edge? Richard Stuart-Turner looks at what’s new, what’s unusual and what’s coming up.

What are the latest developments that can help large-format PSPs streamline their workflow to create a more profitable business? Richard Stuart-Turner investigates.