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Study shows skills shortage is a reality for nine out of ten German SMEs

Challenge: A widespread problem that extends beyond the printing industry
Catching up to do: Almost half of SMEs only moderate when it comes to digitalization
Solution: Artificial intelligence, machinery, and robotics offer potential remedies

Positive future prospects for the printing and paper industry: packaging as a driver of the sector

Digitalisation, demographic change, climate change – these megatrends are also having a significant impact on the transformation of the printing and paper industries. Nevertheless, paper and printed products will still be used and needed in many areas of life in the coming decades – the industry has a future. Playing a central role in this is sustainability. And this is also the central theme of the Touchpoint Sustainability special forum at drupa 2024 in Düsseldorf.

Research spotlights obstacles - and considers solutions - for Southeast Asia’s climate reporting

The fight for reader attention, restricted journalistic freedom and a lack of relatability are three of the obstacles to impactful climate reporting faced by newsrooms across Southeast Asia, a new report finds.

Three reasons you should green light professional colour management

By Erwin Busselot, Director, Ricoh Graphic Communications, Ricoh Europe
Professional colour management has historically been complex and required a significant investment in hardware, software, and staff.

New independent research shows the impact of jetting high viscosity aqueous inks

Visitors to Xaar’s Open Day & FuturePrint Tech conference in Cambridge last week were the first to see the results of a research study into jetting high viscosity water-based inks, performed by Dr Chris Phillips and Professor Davide Deganello at the Welsh Centre for Printing and Coating, Swansea University.

Keypoint Intelligence Predicts Growth in Different Digital Printing Applications

Keypoint Intelligence, a leading provider of market research and analysis for the digital imaging industry, recently published a forecast looking at the future growth and decline in the US and Western Europe of a variety of digital printing applications through 2027. The report analyzes its predictions by the following application groups (in addition to color vs black & white printing):

Why you should be engaging mail’s superpower to disrupt

By Erwin Busselot, Director Business Innovation & Solutions, Ricoh Graphic Communications, Ricoh Europe
Every minute of the day 694 thousand videos are viewed on TikTok and there are 4.2m Google searches. The debate on how to capture attention has never been more relevant. Sophie Grender, director of new business Marketreach, told attendees at the DMA’s (Direct Marketing Association) recent Discover the Power of Direct Mail webinar organised by the British DMA (Direct Marketing Association).

Why it’s important to have marketing tools

By Juergen Krebs, Software Sales Manager, Ricoh Graphic Communications, Ricoh Europe

You have built a strong business on promoting your clients’ messaging but is it the best it could be? Is there room for more business winning creativity? And how good are you at promoting your own operation?

How optimised is your customer journey?

By John Blyth, Ricoh Graphic Communications, Ricoh Europe
Marketing can be guilty of being the dog that barks at every passing car – there is always something shiny and new to get distracted by.

9th drupa Global Trends Report: Global print industry shows increasing confidence across almost all markets and regions despite economic headwinds

The 9th drupa Global Trends Report, to be published in November 2023, is a clear statement of increasing confidence across almost all regions and markets. Printers and suppliers alike forecast it will be even better next year; good for drupa 2024.

The Gutenberg Parenthesis and why print is trusted

By John Blyth, Ricoh Graphic Communications, Ricoh Europe

There are parallels between the pre-print era and our conversationally charged digital age according to journalist, author, and media expert Jeff Jarvis in his new book The Gutenberg Parenthesis.