Printers who haven't upgraded since the last century will find Ipex an eye-opening experience. Jo Francis gets the low-down on how the latest kit from the major pressmakers shapes up in the crucial...

Ahead of the UK's biggest printing exhibition at Birmingham's NEC, Chloe Setter provides a month- by-month breakdown of the key product launches and developments since the 2006 show

Ipex will be the field of combat for a battle royale between B2 digital and litho. Tim Sheahan takes a ring-side seat

Small pressroom improvements can boost performance and needn't cost the earth, says Philip Chadwick

Print software offered on a 'pay-as-you-go' basis is proving to be another silver lining attached to so-called 'cloud computing', as Simon Creasey discovers

From new kit to additional training, it needn't cost a fortune to revitalise productivity and rapidly recoup initial outlay, writes Jo Francis

For many printers, the desire to bring finishing in-house is strong, but the cost has been prohibitive. However, there are options available for those willing to invest. Adam Hooker investigates

Estimating is more crucial then ever in the time-sensitive print market, so Barney Cox asks if price comparison-style sites are the way forward

Finishing equipment manufacturer Duplo has announced two major digital tie-ups at Ipex, with Ricoh and HP.

To make the most of a big investment, it's important to go back to basics, says Jon Severs