Camber Marketing started about 25 years ago as a consumer direct marketing company that partners with clients to become an extension of their marketing efforts. Digital and variable-data printing became important as traditional presses could not meet the evolving needs of marketing. Daisy chaining up to 100 laser printers together was their initial cost-effective solution. Now, they’ve swapped them out for production inkjet. Read More
thINK Ahead is “the largest user group event in production inkjet printing.” It’s a self-governed community of more than 1,600 active Canon production inkjet equipment owners, solution partners, and industry experts as members. Canon discussed their market and customer successes and laid out their focus on innovation. One of the highlights of the thINK Ahead conference is visiting the CIC to see what is new and coming to the Canon Production Print portfolio. This year was a banner year for new product introductions and updates. Read More
While China’s digital printing industry has traditionally been dominated by webfed inkjet technology, manufacturers have recently shifted their focus toward sheetfed solutions to target the higher-margin commercial printing and publishing segments. This article by Oleg Litvinov, takes an in-depth look at the latest developments in Chinese-made sheetfed inkjet presses from several manufacturers. Read More
“As we started to look and evaluate press manufacturers, we were completely impressed with HP. We chose them, in part based on the constant development of products, future product platforms like the new HP Indigo 7K+, and the direction they’re going. We feel like we can grow with them for many, many years”, according to Richard Smith of Central Florida’s Xerographic, “They’re a partner.” David Zwang takes a look. Read More
Commercial, direct mail, and publishing printers accustomed to producing jobs over several weeks can now print them in days with the SCREEN Truepress JET 560HDX. The press can accommodate 120 lb. coated or uncoated paper up to 560 mm wide. Learn More
Camber Marketing started about 25 years ago as a consumer direct marketing company that partners with clients to become an extension of their marketing efforts. Digital and variable-data printing became important as traditional presses could not meet the evolving needs of marketing. Daisy chaining up to 100 laser printers together was their initial cost-effective solution. Now, they’ve swapped them out for production inkjet. Read More
thINK Ahead is “the largest user group event in production inkjet printing.” It’s a self-governed community of more than 1,600 active Canon production inkjet equipment owners, solution partners, and industry experts as members. Canon discussed their market and customer successes and laid out their focus on innovation. One of the highlights of the thINK Ahead conference is visiting the CIC to see what is new and coming to the Canon Production Print portfolio. This year was a banner year for new product introductions and updates. Read More
While China’s digital printing industry has traditionally been dominated by webfed inkjet technology, manufacturers have recently shifted their focus toward sheetfed solutions to target the higher-margin commercial printing and publishing segments. This article by Oleg Litvinov, takes an in-depth look at the latest developments in Chinese-made sheetfed inkjet presses from several manufacturers. Read More
“As we started to look and evaluate press manufacturers, we were completely impressed with HP. We chose them, in part based on the constant development of products, future product platforms like the new HP Indigo 7K+, and the direction they’re going. We feel like we can grow with them for many, many years”, according to Richard Smith of Central Florida’s Xerographic, “They’re a partner.” David Zwang takes a look. Read More
The textile market’s demand for agility, sustainability, and personalized merchandise at any volume, is forcing manufacturers to rethink their entire production lines. Digital technology offers the fundamental operating system for efficient, profitable production. In this article, textiles expert and WhatTheyThink contributor Debbie McKeegan reports on what industry leaders had to say about this at the recent Kornit Konnections 2026 in Hollywood, Fla. Read More
Production inkjet technology has emerged as the cornerstone of today’s printing revolution. Inkjet has become a versatile and efficient solution for print service providers of all sizes. As we move into the future, critical factors like automation, artificial intelligence, and greater media flexibility promise to further enhance inkjet's capabilities while uncovering new opportunities for growth and innovation. Read More
With more than 2,000 ColorStream units delivered worldwide, Canon has introduced the new 7000 series for mid-range production. To say that Canon has been broadening their portfolio of production printers is probably an understatement. There are new developments in the ProStream platform and the new iV7 B2+ cut sheet press is about to hit the street. Read More
A B3 sheetfed inkjet press can fill a variety of needs, from making inkjet accessible to a small print operation to enabling cost-effective reprinting and job flexibility to larger shops with continuous inkjet presses. This article covers the currently available presses, their reseller channels, and the outlook for the eagerly anticipated graphic arts additions to the fold. Read More
In this article from the Printing & Manufacturing Journal, Nessan Cleary reports from the MetPack trade fair in Essen, Germany, which covers the metal decorating industry, and discusses the latest in direct-to-can printing technologies. Read More
There were few converters in Europe purchasing an HP Indigo V12 that were purely digital operations—they’re mostly converters moving work from flexo to digital because of the overall efficiency digital adds to their production floor. In the case of LABEL!STEN, a purely digital converter, they made the purchase decision because they were always 100% digital and knew that with the HP Indigo V12 they could produce a range of larger and smaller volumes much faster, and more sustainably. Read More
The inkjet printing industry is in one of its most consequential periods of transformation, with the graphic and packaging market now valued at over $101 billion and output growing at nearly 9.4% CAGR. To make sense of what is driving that growth and where the market is heading, Smithers analyst Jon Harper Smith identifies the forces reshaping the competitive landscape. Read More
Labor shortages continue to challenge print and packaging providers, driving the need for more accessible, efficient production. Digital technologies that simplify operation, reduce setup time, and rely on automation help companies maintain productivity, expand hiring flexibility, and build more resilient workflows in a constrained labor environment. Read More
Hanway hosted 200 global industry leaders at its 2026 Huizhou Digital Factory Open Day on April 16-17. The event featured live demonstrations of advanced water-based inkjet solutions, highlighting high-quality, efficient digital packaging capabilities and cementing Hanway's role as a strategic industry partner. Read More
Whether you are a manufacturer or a print service provider, as market demands continue to change, you need to build for the future. The data is there, and it shows opportunity for those who embrace the change. David Zwang reports from a recent Konica Minolta open house. Read More
Is your printing press a Millennial or even a Boomer? Is it older than the people running it? Is the cost of printing plates cutting into your bottom line every time you fire up the press? Let’s look at how you can get a little relief without ditching the technology you know and love. Read More
Dscoop Rockies 2026 was firmly directed at the future, with AI, partnerships, and nonstop printing as the major themes, providing the attendees with a view of their direction and the direction of HP going forward. Read More
The print industry is working to identify where artificial intelligence can deliver the most meaningful value. Most of today’s AI-driven solutions are focused on improving operational performance, but there is more to the equation. This article explores how AI can be used to improve print’s effectiveness, productivity, and ROI. Read More
Upstream file problems, standards-based appearance governance, and what can go wrong between design and installation across materials, processes, sites, and seasons. Read More
From December 2 to December 5, 2025, the largest dedicated labels and package printing event in the region was held in Shanghai, China, attracting over 30,560 visitors from 114 countries. WhatTheyThink contributor Oleg Litvinov attended the show, and sums up the digital label printing equipment on display, as well as the expanding market for digital labels. Read More
As digital media continues to dominate, PSPs must diversify their offerings to stay competitive. The photo book market continues to experience growth, driven by consumers’ desire for personalized and tangible representations of their memories. This article explores the market potential of photo books and considers how PSPs can benefit from adding photo book printing to their offerings. Read More
Komori’s J-throne 29 B2 UV-LED inkjet press blends offset DNA with digital efficiency. Installed at 1Vision in Houston, the press delivers high-speed productivity, reliable sheet handling, and compact footprint performance. Designed for commercial and packaging printers, it offers consistent quality, push-button operation, and a competitive edge in modern print production. Read More
Roland DG announced that it had entered into a global distribution partnership with LSINC, a manufacturer of high-productivity direct-to-object printers, a move that continues Roland DG’s interest in exploring adjacent and complementary markets. Read More
Using inkjet for book manufacturing enables ultra-fast turnaround, critical for Amazon, educational publishers, and self-published authors, so books can be printed as orders arrive, drastically reducing unsold inventory. Inkjet book production will continue reshaping the publishing landscape, making it possible to efficiently print, personalize, and deliver books at nearly every scale from bestsellers to niche specialist titles through 2030 and beyond. Read More
We spoke with Tim Murphy, President of iJetColor by Printware, about the company’s extensive history, its current lineup of inkjet envelope printers, the promise of inkjet, and tips for leadership. Read More
From its founding in 2015, Hanway now reaches the 2025 mark of its first decade—a journey defined by relentless development—unwavering in its mission: to lead the manufacturing of digital printing solutions for the packaging industry. Read More
Last month’s Typographics 2026 was a two-day conference devoted to type, language, and visual culture. Ghost Font is an attempt to keep AI from stealing content. Inkjet printing can be used to make inexpensive OLED displays. “What happens when a type foundry stops designing fonts as static objects and starts designing them as living systems?” An art vending machine. An artist who makes intricate sculptures out of paper. Germany’s the Kugelhaus was a spherical, six-story steel building. The first person in England to use an umbrella was treated to insults and abuse. Graphene oxide composite enables a flexible memristor for low-light artificial vision. “Weird Al” declined to be an AI company’s spokesman. A 1,478-piece “X Files” LEGO set. Could wet coffee grounds be used to generate cleaner sources of energy? Welcome to WhatTheyThink’s weekly miscellany. Read More
