Issue 2
In this issue, we explore how advances in inkjet capability are expanding the boundaries of digital manufacturing – from Nazdar’s chemistry-led approach to high-viscosity inks, through to Xaar and Quantica’s work in jetting increasingly complex materials.
Functional and printed electronics remain a key area of growth, with VFP Ink Technologies examining the drivers behind continued expansion, while broader developments in digital metal decoration and hybrid production highlight the ongoing shift towards more versatile, application-driven print.
Process control and production reliability are also in focus. Troika Systems outlines the role of anilox inspection in meeting regulatory demands, Meteor Inkjet explores how software can mask printhead artefacts, and IST METZ examines new approaches to UV curing that are reshaping performance expectations.
Alongside these technical insights, we feature perspectives on the US print market from PRINTING United Alliance, as well as a range of company developments and case studies – from digital décor and DTO printing to evolving apparel production – demonstrating how businesses are adapting to changing market demands.