Where Innovation and Emerging Technology Collide

“Artists want to use their craft,” said Cook, who advocates largely on utilizing and mentoring millennial artists who have an incredible eye for color during his business presentation “Mixing Colors – Recruiting Exceptional Talent for a Creative & Technical Workforce.”

Artists are a great resource to have in the printing industry. Cook says they think like entrepreneurs, have tremendous capacity to envision a product or solution and approach everything from a very passionate point of view. To recruit these specialized workforce workers, Cook suggests search for university art degree programs, network with professors, invite students to open houses and plant tours, visit school shows and create internships.

Printed Electronics and Fashion

From medical to the fashion industry, functional printing is everywhere. Electronic devices are in our pockets, our handbags and in our bodies. As more compelling use-cases emerge, they are slowly making their way into our clothing. There are many ways to integrate electronic technology into textiles and apparel, printed electronics being one of the most promising, versatile and elegant techniques.