Our 2023 Technology Outlook series and online resource guide is designed for you to quickly learn about new innovations from industry analysts and thought leaders.
Topics
Digital Printing Technology Outlook
WhatTheyThink European section editor and Inkjet Insight contributor Ralf Schlözer will highlight the latest technology and product announcements from manufacturers of both toner and production inkjet digital printing equipment.
What you’ll learn about:
- Market leading features of the newest press technology.
- The impact of inkjet technology on market segments and print businesses.
- Trends driving volume and profitability for printers
- Strategies for differentiating and streamlining your inkjet operation.
Software & Workflow Technology Outlook
Join WhatTheyThink contributors Pat McGrew and Ryan McAbee as they look at the latest trends in software and workflow—which are not the same things. Software is the collection of tools to support your workflow processes. Software, when used well, allows the business to succeed by improving efficiency, exceeding key performance metrics, and enhancing the customer experience. The path is to disrupt the flow of endless phone calls, emails and texts asking questions, chasing information, and looking for approval by creating solutions where customers can self-serve for most of their needs.
What you’ll learn about:
- How to improve customer order intake.
- How to build the best customer journey with self-service options.
- How to automate as much as possible.
- Strategies to streamline your operation with software.
Labels & Packaging Technology Outlook
WhatTheyThink contributor David Zwang as he highlights the latest technology and product announcements from manufacturers of label and packaging solutions. This session will detail new product announcements, new features, capabilities, and applications in the label and packaging market, as well as prevailing and emerging trends.
What you’ll learn about:
- New label and packaging technology developments and trends.
- New label and packaging products from major industry vendors.
- New features, capabilities, and applications.
Wide Format & Signage and Textiles & Apparel Technology Outlook
Display graphics (aka “wide-format printing”) is a maturing market, but new application areas are gaining traction and seeing tremendous growth. Meanwhile, digital textile printing is a hot new area—and in fact display graphics printers are starting to add textile printing. What are the top trends in both these areas, and how do they complement each other.
What you’ll learn about:
- New developments and trends in wide-format printing, signage, and textiles and apparels.
- New products from major industry vendors.
- New trends, features, capabilities, and applications.
- How the two sectors can complement each other
Print Finishing Technology Outlook
Join Kevin Abergel and Trish Witkowski as they highlight the latest trends and technology and product announcements from manufacturers of binding and finishing and embellishment equipment. This session will give you the lowdown on new features, capabilities, and applications that can give your business a competitive edge.
What you’ll learn about:
- New developments and trends in binding and finishing.
- The latest in digital embellishment technologies.
- New products from major industry vendors.
- New trends, features, capabilities, and applications.
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