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High expectations of AI may lead to disappointment before real results are seen, the report said
Costly initial investment highlighted

Print industry AI challenges identified in report

The personalised printing industry faces numerous challenges before it can profit from the artificial intelligence (AI) goldrush, according to a new report from AI print software firm Printbox.

The press prints with 10 colours at up to 600m/min
Operational by August

Coveris in mega Comexi press spend

Sustainable packaging company Coveris has invested in a new Comexi flexo press as it takes a further step on its journey towards its ‘No Waste’ sustainable vision.

Existential threat

Landa speaks out on Israel-Gaza war

Indigo and Landa Digital Printing founder Benny Landa has warned of the “existential threat” to the Israel economy because of the Israel-Gaza war.

(L-R) Mitsuo Takatsu and Frank Schenk
New role starts on 1 July

Mutoh Europe appoints new managing director

Frank Schenk will become managing director of Mutoh Europe and Mutoh Deutschland this summer, as its current managing director heads back to Japan.

The official signing of the deal was at Drupa
New Canon customer

Datagraphic supports growth with Canon inkjet double

Datagraphic has invested in Canon’s ColorStream 8133 and VarioPrint iX3200 inkjet printers to accelerate its next phase of growth.

Around 100 staff will strike under Unite's banner in late September
Flat tin printers involved

Envases Liverpool dispute resolved

Planned strike action by members of union Unite at industrial metal canister manufacturer Envases has been called off after fire and rehire threats were shelved.

Software giant refutes allegations

Adobe hit with lawsuit over subs

Adobe is facing a government lawsuit in the US alleging that the software giant’s subscription policies have violated legislation designed to protect consumers.

Pictured at Drupa: Landa CEO Gil Oron, Robert Keane, founder Cimpress, Landa founder Benny Landa, and Landa CBO Sharon Cohen
Targets exceeded

Landa delight at Drupa order book

One of Landa’s German customers is to become its European demo center and is taking a second press.

The new site will be situated at Stoke Gifford, Bristol
New Bristol Parkway site

Roland DG to move to new UK HQ

Roland DG has revealed it is relocating its UK headquarters from Clevedon to Bristol Parkway.

Major addition to Vanacomm setup

Duo acquire The Mailshop's assets

Web printer Vanacomm and catalogue retailer Direct Response Marketing Group have teamed up to acquire The Mailshop’s assets, which will be relocated to Vanacomm’s Rotherham facility.

126 employees have been made redundant with immediate effect. Image: Google Maps
Auction of assets underway

Administrators appointed at Gemini Print

Administrators have now been appointed at commercial printer Gemini Print, which ceased trading earlier this month.

Watts: automation and investment in training were key in 2021
Details currently being finalised

TJ Books and Charlesworth Press reveal merger

TJ Books and Charlesworth Press are to join forces and form Fortis Print Group, “a future-focused, customer-led, print business”.

Vehicle wrapping is a key part of the event
Second event

WrapFest 2024 details revealed

Vehicle and surface detailing specialist show WrapFest has opened registrations for its second event and confirmed its sponsors.

Robert Keane of Cimpress and Ricoh's Koji Miyao shake hands on the deal at Drupa 2024
Powerful production solution

Cimpress invests in new flagship Ricoh inkjet

Cimpress will add Ricoh's latest high-speed inkjet tech to its production firepower with a deal sealed at Drupa.

Fan zones in all major cities

Euro 2024 boost to printed mags and merch

A swathe of special issues, supplements, wallcharts and other promos have been printed in the UK for UEFA’s Euro 2024 football championship, which kicks off today.