Great expectations?

Happy Monday! Sun shining here and busy week ahead writing the Sign and Digital UK and Fespa 2018 previews for the next issue. I’ve asked exhibitors for the heads-up on ‘new’ solutions they intend to ‘launch’ at either event - and I must say there’s hardly a frenzy of activity. Is that because the large-format inkjet sector has plateaued in terms of technical development? There are still improvements to be made, but perhaps the manufacturers can see more profitable developments by targeting markets outside the traditional ‘graphic arts’ sector rather than ploughing huge amounts of R&D spend into what has become their ‘traditional’ market. What are your thoughts - are there still key areas of technical development to be made in this space? Where would you like to see them?