Sun Chemical has introduced the SolarFlex FSP range of UV flexo inks, offering label and packaging manufacturers a food-compliant solution that meets regulatory requirements and delivers productivity, print quality and low migration.
4th quarter 2026 Themen
FMP Professional Development: Media Operation Manager
The requirements for media production are undergoing a fundamental shift. Omnichannel publishing—the integration of communication channels, strategies, and technologies—along with complex production processes, now demands more than just technical expertise.
KODAK PROSPER Plus 5 Printing System
Kodak has launched the KODAK PROSPER Plus 5 Printing System, expanding the PROSPER Plus portfolio with a solution that integrates KODAK Stream inkjet technology into existing printing presses and post-press lines. PROSPER Plus 5 enables the printing of variable data, coding, serialisation, personalisation and versioning without the need to replace existing equipment.
The new EyeC Proofiler Graphic Connect
The Proofiler Graphic Connect is EyeC’s new, cloud-based solution for automated print image inspection in prepress, aimed particularly at repro houses, prepress specialists, as well as label and packaging printers with and without their own prepress department. It compares approved customer PDFs with print-ready files or step-and-repeat layouts and integrates seamlessly into existing workflow systems.
Trützschler Card Clothing expands its service network in Peru, Colombia and Ecuador
Faster support, shorter lead times and local technical expertise. Customers in Peru, Colombia and Ecuador now have direct access to Trützschler Card Clothing (TCC)’s services in the field of card clothing. To further improve customer support and ensure rapid on-site assistance, TCC has expanded its service network in these countries.
GlassPrint LIVE highlights trends in glass decoration
At glasstec 2026 in Düsseldorf, GlassPrint LIVE will be hosting a special conference on Tuesday 20 October, focusing on the latest trends and prospects in glass decoration. The conference will take place from 4.45 pm to 5.30 pm on the ‘Glass Trends Live’ stage in Hall 10 and will combine market analysis with industry expertise.
Bundestag Addresses Demand and Mitigates Issue of Existing EmpCo Stock
Shortly before the new EmpCo requirements take effect, the German Bundestag has adopted a protective measure for goods already placed on the market. For over a year, the German Printing and Media Industries Federation (BVDM), alongside other business associations, had strongly advocated for a practical solution regarding existing stock.
Collective Bargaining Agreement in the Printing Industry: A Compromise for Challenging Times
The German Printing and Media Industries Federation (BVDM) and the trade union ver.di have reached a new wage agreement for printing industry employees during the fourth round of negotiations. The agreed-upon long-term duration provides planning certainty and alleviates the financial burden on companies amidst the ongoing difficult economic climate.
IPI 2026: Pushing the Boundaries of Industrial Printing
Industrial Print Integration (IPI)—Europe’s largest conference dedicated to industrial inkjet printing and emerging printing technologies—will take place in Neuss on November 24 and 25. The event brings together companies and institutions to explore the rise of functional printing for electronics and smart surfaces, advancements in jetting high-viscosity media, and the convergence of industrial printing and additive manufacturing.