Personal Print Job: Today's Web-to-print Automates Artwork Production
Published December 11, 2012
Developments in web-to-print are moving the industry toward automated artwork generation, says Sean Smyth of Digital Demand World, the publication for the digital print industry.
The Price of Inkjet Ink
Published September 17, 2012
Will inkjet ink prices come down? Sean Smyth of Digital Demand World, the publication for the digital print industry, looks at the current trends
Impressive progress in printed electronics signals new market opportunities for printers
Published August 27, 2012
With price pressure and volume reductions being forecast for print, the industry it is on the lookout for new opportunities. Adding electronic capability has been on the horizon for many years. After a hiatus instigated by the global slowdown, there are encouraging examples of how print might evolve to create new high-value print products.
European demographics and advertising trends – how they will affect print
Published July 25, 2012
With the Olympics starting in London, let’s turn our attention to Europe and specifically the future of print and paper in Europe.
Outlook for Digital Printing for Packaging
Published July 3, 2012
Digital Printing for Packaging is growing quickly; by 2016 it will be worth nearly $12.2 billion, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.6% during 2011–16. This equates to 37 billion A4 prints in 2011 and 75.9 billion in 2016. The growth is driven by the changing demands of packaging buyers – more varieties and pack sizes is fragmenting the market, leading to shorter runs that digital technology can produce economically
The Future of Inkjet Printing – post drupa review
Published May 29, 2012
Inkjet printing will grow from a $33.4 billion market in 2011 to $67.3 billion in 2017, according to new research from Smithers Pira. Dr. Sean Smyth, consultant at Smithers Pira, provides an overview of the latest trends in inkjet printing, including developments from drupa.
