drupa – no. 1 for printing technologies

Design without borders: What digital means for textile designers Digital technologies are changing textile design faster and more profoundly than ever before. From new creative possibilities to innovative production processes, digitalisation is opening up completely new perspectives for designers. What's particularly exciting: #drupa2024 gave a glimpse of how these developments are breaking down traditional boundaries and could fundamentally change design and production. In our latest blog post, we take a look at the opportunities and challenges that digitalisation brings to the textile industry. Discover how designers are using digital tools to revolutionise their creative ideas and focus on sustainability and individuality. Curious? Read the full article. You'll find the link in the comments below! 👇

Happy International Print Day! 🌍✨ Today we celebrate the power of print and its lasting impact on communication and innovation. #drupa is all about advancing print technology and bringing the print community together. Special thanks to Deborah Corn - we know her as the mind behind the drupa next age - the initiator of International Print Day, whose passion and leadership continue to inspire us all. Let's celebrate the creativity, resilience and adaptability that drive our industry. Join the conversation and share how print inspires you using the hashtag #IPD24. Let's print the future together!

Digitalisation and sustainability were two of the most prominent themes at #drupa2024. This is not surprising, as they fundamentally affect every aspect of our lives. But because printed products are ubiquitous in our lives, they also pose unique challenges to the printing industry. We caught up with Yarden Ben-Dor at the Landa Digital Printing stand to get his take on these two issues. #drupa2024 #PrintingIndustry #FutureOfIndustry #Sustainability #Digitalisation

Digital textile printing: Is the industry at a turning point? Digital textile printing has long been touted as the next revolution in the industry, but the big breakthrough has yet to come. At #drupa2024, the technology was back in the spotlight, with impressive innovations and an increased focus on textiles. Dozens of exhibitors showed just how flexible and efficient digital textile printing can be today - with high volumes and a wide range of materials that can be processed. Was drupa 2024 the turning point for the textile printing industry? What do you think? Let's discuss it in the comments! #drupa2024 #TextilePrinting #DigitalPrinting

The world's leading trade fair #drupa2024 was, of course, all about the future of the printing industry 🌍. That's why there were thousands and thousands of visitors from over 170 countries. But in addition to machines and software 🖨️, it is above all people and their ideas 💡 that are shaping the future. The next generation of printing. In cooperation with partners, vocational schools, universities, and academies, a number of initiatives were launched at drupa to get young people interested in the industry and give them a stage on which to present their projects. At the drupa Touchpoints Textile and Packaging, but also in other areas of the Campus, visitors could see the young talents work. Various awards 🏆 were also presented during drupa to honor particularly creative work. For example, to those trainees from the Fritz-Henßler-Berufskolleg who won the "Young Talent Award 2024" competition. But just as important - if not more so - than showcasing their work, drupa provided a platform for these young talents to expand their career networks 🤝. After all, even in the digital age, there's no substitute for real human interaction. Do you agree? 💬 (Fotos: Messe Düsseldorf / ctillmann) #drupa2024 #DNA #DrupaNextAge #PrintingTextile #Packaging #Innovation #CareerNetworking #YouthInPrint #touchpointpackaging #touchpointtextile

Poland's printing industry on the rise! 📈 Poland is not only the largest printing market in Eastern Europe, it's also a leader in print exports. Since joining the EU, the sector has experienced impressive growth. Today, Poland is also the world's fifth largest exporter of printed products. Key markets include Germany, Austria and France, while Polish books 📚 are particularly popular in Scandinavia and the UK. In 2022, the industry's exports accounted for around 1% of Poland's total exports. Since joining the EU 20 years ago in 2004, Poland has used EU support 🇪🇺 to invest heavily in modernising its printing industry. This growth has been driven by a strong entrepreneurial spirit and adaptability, even during challenging times such as the financial crisis of 2009. Polish printers are at the forefront of innovation, investing heavily in the latest technologies 🖨️ and exploring new approaches such as the 4-day week to increase productivity. However, the industry faces challenges such as rising energy costs and wage inflation, which are driving the need for further automation. Despite these hurdles, the Polish printing industry remains resilient and continues to grow. 🌍💪 #PrintingIndustry #Market #Poland

Have you ever wondered about the magic behind the colours and patterns on your clothes? 👗 At drupa, we took a deep dive into the technological wonders of textile printing. 🖨️✨ But it's not all about the technology - the aesthetics of the printed fabrics on display at #drupa2024 were just as stunning. Join us for a short stroll down memory lane and marvel at the high fashion quality or sheer beauty of many of the exhibits. You might just find something you love! ❤️ Share your favourite in the comments below! 👇 #drupa #TextilePrinting #PrintTechnology #PrintInnovation

EU Packaging Directive: Printing Industry has solutions for Sustainability ♻️ The EU wants to tackle the growing amount of packaging waste and increase recycling rates. Combined with the general trend towards greater sustainability 🌍, this is having a major impact on packaging production, which packaging and printing companies will have to address. Companies throughout the supply chain will need to work much more closely together to comply 🤝. Many details of the directive are still unclear as consultations are still ongoing. Environmental aspects 🌱 will have to be balanced against other packaging criteria such as durability, safety, weight ⚖️, and environmental impact. What is certain is that many current practices will have to evolve to meet the expected requirements for recyclability and therefore recyclable design. At #drupa2024, many of these developments were addressed at both the touchpoint sustainability and the touchpoint packaging. Exhibitors showcased many innovative solutions 💡 and demonstrated that the printing industry is ready to meet the challenge by developing new materials and processes that will make a significant contribution to combining sustainability and packaging efficiency. #drupa #Sustainability #Packaging

Sustainability in packaging: Sara Alexander on what BOBST brought to #drupa2024🌱 drupa has shown that sustainable packaging is not just a trend, but a necessity. Sara Alexander, sustainability expert at BOBST, gave us an in-depth look at the latest developments. What are the main challenges? And what innovative solutions are already available? Get ready for exciting perspectives and exclusive insights you won't want to miss! 👉 Watch the full interview here! #drupa2024 #sustainability #packaging #innovation #BOBST 

Let the numbers do the talking: the drupa 2024 post-show report! #drupa2024, the world's leading trade show for printing technologies, was a resounding success! With 165,551 visitors from 173 countries and over 1,600 exhibitors covering 138,773 m², this year's drupa demonstrated the event's global importance as a hub for innovation and business. Key trends such as sustainability, connectivity and digital transformation were in the spotlight, driving discussions and showcasing the future of the printing and packaging industry. The high level of decision-making authority among attendees - 78% with direct influence on investments - contributed to the many successful deals and partnerships forged during the event. drupa2024 confirmed its role as a key platform for shaping the future of the industry, bringing together the best minds and technologies from around the world. #drupa2024 #PrintTechnology #Sustainability #DigitalTransformation #drupaPostShowReport