The inkjet printing industry is in one of its most consequential periods of transformation, with the graphic and packaging market now valued at over $101 billion and output growing at nearly 9.4% CAGR. To make sense of what is driving that growth and where the market is heading, Smithers analyst Jon Harper Smith identifies the forces reshaping the competitive landscape. Read More
Labor shortages continue to challenge print and packaging providers, driving the need for more accessible, efficient production. Digital technologies that simplify operation, reduce setup time, and rely on automation help companies maintain productivity, expand hiring flexibility, and build more resilient workflows in a constrained labor environment. Read More
Hanway hosted 200 global industry leaders at its 2026 Huizhou Digital Factory Open Day on April 16-17. The event featured live demonstrations of advanced water-based inkjet solutions, highlighting high-quality, efficient digital packaging capabilities and cementing Hanway's role as a strategic industry partner. Read More
Whether you are a manufacturer or a print service provider, as market demands continue to change, you need to build for the future. The data is there, and it shows opportunity for those who embrace the change. David Zwang reports from a recent Konica Minolta open house. Read More
Commercial, direct mail, and publishing printers accustomed to producing jobs over several weeks can now print them in days with the SCREEN Truepress JET 560HDX. The press can accommodate 120 lb. coated or uncoated paper up to 560 mm wide. Learn More
The inkjet printing industry is in one of its most consequential periods of transformation, with the graphic and packaging market now valued at over $101 billion and output growing at nearly 9.4% CAGR. To make sense of what is driving that growth and where the market is heading, Smithers analyst Jon Harper Smith identifies the forces reshaping the competitive landscape. Read More
Labor shortages continue to challenge print and packaging providers, driving the need for more accessible, efficient production. Digital technologies that simplify operation, reduce setup time, and rely on automation help companies maintain productivity, expand hiring flexibility, and build more resilient workflows in a constrained labor environment. Read More
Hanway hosted 200 global industry leaders at its 2026 Huizhou Digital Factory Open Day on April 16-17. The event featured live demonstrations of advanced water-based inkjet solutions, highlighting high-quality, efficient digital packaging capabilities and cementing Hanway's role as a strategic industry partner. Read More
Whether you are a manufacturer or a print service provider, as market demands continue to change, you need to build for the future. The data is there, and it shows opportunity for those who embrace the change. David Zwang reports from a recent Konica Minolta open house. Read More
Is your printing press a Millennial or even a Boomer? Is it older than the people running it? Is the cost of printing plates cutting into your bottom line every time you fire up the press? Let’s look at how you can get a little relief without ditching the technology you know and love. Read More
Dscoop Rockies 2026 was firmly directed at the future, with AI, partnerships, and nonstop printing as the major themes, providing the attendees with a view of their direction and the direction of HP going forward. Read More
The print industry is working to identify where artificial intelligence can deliver the most meaningful value. Most of today’s AI-driven solutions are focused on improving operational performance, but there is more to the equation. This article explores how AI can be used to improve print’s effectiveness, productivity, and ROI. Read More
Upstream file problems, standards-based appearance governance, and what can go wrong between design and installation across materials, processes, sites, and seasons. Read More
From December 2 to December 5, 2025, the largest dedicated labels and package printing event in the region was held in Shanghai, China, attracting over 30,560 visitors from 114 countries. WhatTheyThink contributor Oleg Litvinov attended the show, and sums up the digital label printing equipment on display, as well as the expanding market for digital labels. Read More
As digital media continues to dominate, PSPs must diversify their offerings to stay competitive. The photo book market continues to experience growth, driven by consumers’ desire for personalized and tangible representations of their memories. This article explores the market potential of photo books and considers how PSPs can benefit from adding photo book printing to their offerings. Read More
Komori’s J-throne 29 B2 UV-LED inkjet press blends offset DNA with digital efficiency. Installed at 1Vision in Houston, the press delivers high-speed productivity, reliable sheet handling, and compact footprint performance. Designed for commercial and packaging printers, it offers consistent quality, push-button operation, and a competitive edge in modern print production. Read More
Roland DG announced that it had entered into a global distribution partnership with LSINC, a manufacturer of high-productivity direct-to-object printers, a move that continues Roland DG’s interest in exploring adjacent and complementary markets. Read More
Using inkjet for book manufacturing enables ultra-fast turnaround, critical for Amazon, educational publishers, and self-published authors, so books can be printed as orders arrive, drastically reducing unsold inventory. Inkjet book production will continue reshaping the publishing landscape, making it possible to efficiently print, personalize, and deliver books at nearly every scale from bestsellers to niche specialist titles through 2030 and beyond. Read More
We spoke with Tim Murphy, President of iJetColor by Printware, about the company’s extensive history, its current lineup of inkjet envelope printers, the promise of inkjet, and tips for leadership. Read More
From its founding in 2015, Hanway now reaches the 2025 mark of its first decade—a journey defined by relentless development—unwavering in its mission: to lead the manufacturing of digital printing solutions for the packaging industry. Read More
Contributor Lois Ritarossi speaks with Don Mader, CEO of Southeastern Printing about the company’s decision to invest early and decisively in inkjet technology. Read More
Contributor Lois Ritarossi speaks with Danny Green, Sales Solution Manager at Digital Print Solutions (DPS)—Screen Americas’ newest dealer partner—about the new opportunities available to commercial print customers thanks new inkjet solutions. Read More
According to textiles expert and WhatTheyThink contributor Debbie McKeegan, one of the hottest debates underway in the fashion industry is whether its digital revolution is a threat to creativity or its greatest opportunity. In this article, she summarizes the debate on this topic that took place at a recent industry panel. Read More
WhatTheyThink contributor Kelly Lawrence looks at the state of all the facets of inkjet in the commercial print and related segments. Read More
Production inkjet has reached the offset quality barrier, and digitalized analog printing is targeting shorter run, so some believe that it is the death knell for electrophotography (EP), aka “toner.” Although, as Mark Twain said, “The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated” and based on trends and recent developments in EP technology, I believe that is the case here as well. Read More
From dashboards to diapers, inkjet printing has gone way beyond the label. Mary Schilling demonstrates how a once-humble tech is reshaping how we design, manufacture, and interact with the world around us. Read More
With a hybridized approach, two printing processes can be better than one printing process—even if the processes are fundamentally different from each other. Patrick Henry explains. Read More
Digital printing adoption in Central Asia is on a steady upward trajectory. The demand for digital print solutions is being driven by several factors, including economic growth, the rapid increase in short-run jobs for digital packaging, labels, and publications, and the growth of e-commerce. WhatTheyThink contributor Oleg Litvinov reports on his visit to two Kazakhstan print businesses. Read More
In today’s environment, when shopping for printing equipment, it’s time to move beyond the table-top beauty contest. Evaluating pre- and post-install inkjet systems based on visual inspection alone is not just outdated, it is risky. Mary Schilling explains why buyers need to shift to quantitative Print Quality Analysis (PQA). Read More
On September 6, 2025, the $80 million acquisition bid by FIMI was accepted by the Central District Court, giving the private equity firm 100% ownership of the Landa Corporation. Importantly, the reorganization is designed to keep the company operational and provide a solid path forward, more than 20% of their customers have placed a repeat order for a second or third press. So how do they keep it going and growing? Read More
A sign-writer created the visual style of music festivals. The “2026 Milky Way Photographer of the Year” winners. AI appears to be catching on among the Amish. Sony has upgraded its wearable air conditioner. How to easily reuse produce bags. A complex digital water clock. A Nobel Prize–winning technology is able to extract water from dry air. Yes, it is possible to be allergic to water. Laser-induced graphene on Kevlar enables multifunctional structural composites. The “most desired” place in each of the 50 states. “The rise in plastic surgeons asked to create ‘AI face.’” K-pop band BTS has teamed with Oreo to release limited edition OREO x BTS Cookies. Welcome to WhatTheyThink’s weekly miscellany. Read More
