Hot Industry Issues

Discover professional opinions and insights on the latest trends capturing attention from the global printing industry and the diverse perspectives on current hot issues that resonate with manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and buyers worldwide. Just stay informed and navigate the dynamic landscape of industry trends with our curated analysis.
Automation: to be or not to be?

Automation: to be or not to be?

In some instances, integrating people with machines may provide higher efficiencies, more stable and higher production levels and a solid ROI than a fully-automated line.

Feeling Disrupted? There’s More Ahead

If you feel impacted by the pandemic, hold onto your seats because outspoken Ray Stasieczko predicts there is more change ahead, and he has not been wrong before.
Debate: Inkjet is a Better Business Tool

Debate: Inkjet is a Better Business Tool

Inkjet printers are now better suited to serve businesses than laser printers and can satisfy a 3000-pages per month demand.
Debate: Toner & Laser Supplies Will Continue to Dominate

Debate: Toner & Laser Supplies Will Continue to Dominate

The use of toner will continue because of the large number of installed toner-based printers, the higher average monthly print volume and the advantages in hard copy characteristics.
Chips Codes Cartridges and Printers

Chips Codes Cartridges and Printers

A cartridge serial number is no longer just an identification number but has to have the ability to be to a specially encrypted code when needed.
How Safe is Your Home Printer?

How Safe is Your Home Printer?

Securing access to the printer’s management and control provides the second line of defense, denying hackers the ability to alter print controls.
Disrupting Imaging Supplies in Europe

Disrupting Imaging Supplies in Europe

Steve Weedon reveals new-built cartridges can meet tougher environmental laws and is "the cat among the pigeons" bringing disruption to the imaging supplies industry.
Is India Ready to Cut Imports and Develop Manufacturing rtmworld

Is India Ready to Cut Imports and Develop Manufacturing?

Closely following COVID-19 is the clash between India and China over border-related issues and it begs the question, "Can the Indian imaging industry get going without imports from China?"
10 Strategies the West Can Leverage From China's Comeback

10 Strategies the West Can Leverage off China

China has already rebounded post-COVID-19 given it has the strongest mechanisms in the world to prevent a severe economic slowdown. So what can the West learn from it?

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