Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Getting a Visa for China -Berto joins the expo line
Our resident cartoonist Berto muses about the difficulty in getting a visa as the world gets back on track after Covid.
Blogs
You've read the news, now here are the views... from the industry's top thought leaders.
Imports vs Exports – Why the US Wars with China
China now enjoys the world's largest trade surplus whereas the US is the biggest net importer by a large margin - possibly giving rise to its trade war with China since 2018.
China Beats USA in Race for Automated Production Lines
In 2021, the number of robots per 10,000 employees in Chinese manufacturing exceeded the US industry for the first time.
One World One Team
Ben Chen claims that what is a dream can also be a real possibility if we could but work together instead of bucking the rules and being so self-centred.
Solving Blocked Brother LC-432-436 and LC-402-406-422-426 Inkjet Chips
James Douglas provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step video instructions to help solve frustrating locked Brother inkjet chips.
Challenges I See the Industry Facing
Successful businesswoman Laura Heywood sees three major rising issues that are impacting the printer cartridge industry today.
The 3 Biggest Challenges for the Aftermarket
Dr Ivan Rosales reminds us as with Sisyphus, we can choose to find the bright side and prevail or allow ourselves to be overwhelmed.
Ninestar – the Chinese matter that won’t go away
Ninestar will want to clear its name and resume the good business relationships it has in the USA with key brands and clients.
Lower Defect Rates for the Konica Minolta C360i
Ben Chen reveals how we can identify the most common headaches with this popular copier, and why they are different to laser printers.
Global Logistics and Its Impact on Latin America
Inefficient logistics increase the cost of doing business and reduce the potential for integration with global value chains.