Mutoh Europe nv announces the launch of the new 64-inch/1625 mm eco-solvent printer, the XpertJet 1641SR Pro II. The model combines Mutoh’s latest AccuFine HD Pro print head with the i-Screen EX system and uses MS51 inks, which enable high image quality.
EyeC, a global provider of automated artwork checking and print image inspection systems, has appointed Beijing Transwest Automation as its exclusive distribution partner for the Chinese market. The collaboration aims to provide China-based printing companies and packaging manufacturers with access to EyeC’s automated quality assurance solutions.
Intergraf, in collaboration with Smithers, invites professionals from the European book, printing and publishing value chain to attend the Shaping the Future with Books conference. The event will take place on 19 February 2026 at the Cardo Hotel in Brussels.
From 5 to 7 May 2026, Erfurt will become the centre of additive manufacturing. rapid.tech 3D is considered the leading platform for the industrial 3D printing community and brings together manufacturers, users and researchers. With its event concept combining an exhibition, trade congress and networking, it shows how innovations from research can be transferred into real-world applications.
Sun Chemical has expanded its portfolio of nitrocellulose alternatives specifically for flexible packaging applications to help converters, retailers and consumer goods manufacturers navigate changing market dynamics and stricter packaging regulations.
Roland DG Corporation, a global provider of digital printing solutions, has unveiled technical and performance enhancements for its TY-300 direct-to-film printer. Designed for high-throughput garment production, the TY-300 offers increased ink capacity and improved white ink stability, according to Roland DG.
Mimaki Europe, a leading supplier of industrial inkjet printers and cutting plotters, will be presenting a wide range of materials and textile production at Heimtextil in Frankfurt from 13 to 16 January 2026 (Hall 3.0, Stand A97). The focus will be on the TRAPIS pigment transfer textile printing system, which can be used to print on a wide range of fabric types with a single set of inks, from natural fibres to blended fabrics and synthetic materials.
In December 2025, the seasonally adjusted business climate in the German printing and media industry deteriorated. The business climate index calculated by the BVDM showed a decline compared to the previous month and, at 86.3 points, was below the level of the same month last year. While companies rated the current business situation slightly better than in November, their assessments for the next six months were pessimistic.
Neil Felton, CEO of FESPA, has been honoured with the Girls Who Print Ally Award 2025 for his leadership role in the FESPA Foundation, an initiative promoting “Print For Good”. The FESPA Foundation encourages exhibitors to produce printed educational materials for schools in South Africa and other underserved communities.
