To wrap up the special Digital Textile Printing special event during PRINTING United's educational sessions, Debbie McKeegan, CEO, TexIntel, touched on how digital printing is revolutionizing the textile marketplace in two key areas: sustainability and speed.
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HP announced a significant investment in the next generation of water-based ink solutions, ahead of PRINTING United 2019. The company has committed $200 million over five or more years to develop water-based ink technologies for printing digitally on corrugated packaging and textiles.
Trotec Laser has acquired the assets of Engravers Network, a laser distributor based in Arlington, Texas. The acquisition gives the laser manufacturer opportunities to extend its market reach and broaden the services and support for new and existing customers.
After fascinating, in-depth discussions on the ins-and-outs of wide-format printing from SGIA print guru Ray Weiss during PRINTING United's “Wide-Format 101: Strategies for Success” session, color expert Jim Raffel took questions from the audience.
During PRINTING United, Epson debuted five new products. The SureColor F570 is Epson’s first 24" desktop dye-sublimation printer. It is ideal for promotional products and apparel decoration, including personalizing awards, mugs, mousepads, and garment embellishments.
During PRINTING United, Jackie Wang of Summit Inks led “Developing the Next Generation in Talent” where she facilitated a discussion on how industry leaders can better prepare the next generation.
Two of Durst’s wide-format offerings made their North American debuts at PRINTING United.
During PRINTING United, two experts explored nine areas apparel printers should focus on.
At PRINTING United, Jim Raffel gave a presentation that was equal parts printing optimization, biology lesson, and art class.
During PRINTING United, In-plant Impressions hosted an in-plant breakfast forum on promotional products.