In the latest of a series of analysis pieces from inkjet specialist Régis Thienard he says we are at a clear tipping point for inkjet to become a dominant technology.

Andrew Bailes-Collins at Enfocus says quality control and automation should work hand-in-hand to ensure job files are up to scratch, and stay that way, throughout the print process.

One printing file to output the same colour standard on any substrate from any type of output device – the nirvana of printing – in a multimedia landscape is a step closer, as David Crowther, aka the Colour Doctor, brings the IdeaAlliance G7 methodology to the region.

HP Indigo users in Australia and New Zealand are seeing their waste consumables recycled into steel, laptop cases, roads, and back into presses, through the Close the Loop initiative.

With print business owners and managers operating in a high-pressure environment, and now the coronavirus Covid-19 to contend with, mental health advocate Steve Gamble says there are simple steps we can all instigate to ensure we are well grounded.

The Internet of Things (IoT) has hit the world of finishing, with the inaugural ThinkSmart Factory in Japan hosted by print finishing systems developer Horizon highlighting the possibilities of connectivity. Currie Group's Bernie Robinson took some Australian printers along to the event.

In a crowded marketplace big spending brands need perfect colour reproduction for their instant customer engagement, and print delivers. The latest issue of Print21 magazine talks to the colour experts to discover how your print can be perfect every time, to keep those valued customers coming back for more.

Cost plus is a terrible way to price printing, yet it continues to be the industry's preferred method, says Print21 editor-at-large Patrick Howard, who assesses better ways to price.

As digital printing continues to grow and evolve digital finishing equipment is similarly evolving. Whether inline or offline, automated cut sheet finishing is a staple of any printhouse worth the paper it prints on. Print21 magazine examines the latest in finishing technology and asks what printers should be looking for.

A new Smithers Pira report highlights how postpress will increasingly look to incorporate digital technologies as it adjusts to changing nature of the global print marketplace.

Sydney-based digital and offset printer Emerald Press had a big problem to solve: providing high-quality spot UV without having to deal with the troubles of outsourcing. Fortunately, long-time partner Currie Group had just what Emerald needed.

Queensland commercial printer Kuhn Corp has invested in a pair of new machines from Ricoh – a sheetfed press to bolster its existing commercial business, and a direct-to-garment machine as well, which is opening up an entirely new market.

MBE Parramatta prides itself on being the MBE Franchise of the Year – but, as owner Charles Batt knows, there is always room to grow, and the new Fuji Xerox Iridesse Production Press is helping it do just that.

Ambition is a trait best seasoned with determination and commitment. For Emmanuel Buhagiar, the road to being numbered among and recognised by his chosen peers in the printing industry began almost 50 years ago.

Print21 publisher Lindy Hughson visits third-generation family business Soar Print, one of New Zealand’s longest standing and most successful commercial printers, with a string of acquisitions and accolades to its name.

Print ambassador at large Deborah Corn says the global print network is a visionary concept that, despite its flaws, should be pursued, with drupa a great starting point.