A partnership between Western Sydney Uni and the print industry is opening students’ eyes to the possibilities of print, helping bridge skills gaps and create more job-ready graphic design graduates.

Global print manufacturing is entering a defining period of transformation – not decline – according to Henrik Müller-Hansen, founder and global CEO of Gelato, who argues the sector’s growth potential is being widely underestimated. 

Succession planning is vital for printing businesses to protect value, ensure continuity and safeguard family interests when ownership changes through retirement, incapacity or death, says Wal Abramowicz.

Based on the findings of a new Smithers report, The Future of Inkjet Printing to 2031, Adam Page, vice-president, Reports UK, breaks down the five key structural trends shaping the sector.

Michael Matthews, product manager – DP Colour, Domino Printing Sciences, explores AI adoption within label and packaging businesses today and outlines key steps for successful implementation.

Nearly 7 in 10 Australian small businesses lack consistent branding across key touchpoints, raising risks for succession as a growing number of owners approach retirement, according to VistaPrint.

For Agfa's Michael Dupre, to counter workflow bottlenecks, wide format printers need to be looking at production through the lens of platforms, instead of isolated devices.

Sign Customiser's Matthew Attanasio looks at what's shifting in sign shops' front office and how digital quoting, self-service design and automated approvals are changing the economics before production starts.

PrintNZ’s Ruth Cobb looks ahead – after a tough year for the NZ print industry in 2025 – at what is planned and what the Association wants to achieve.

If there is one truth our industry cannot ignore, it is this – the future of print, packaging, sign, publishing, mail and visual media depends on the people we invest in today, says Kellie Northwood.

Jet Technologies' Jack Malki believes the most significant change underway in 2026 is a structural shift towards production environments with fewer touchpoints and greater reliance on digital platforms.

Domino's Michael Matthews explains how timely, accurate cost calculation supports profitability and offers practical tips to help label converters remain competitive.

For much of its life, inkjet sat on the periphery of mainstream print. It was valuable and versatile, but rarely viewed as core production technology. That perception is now changing rapidly, writes Jack Malki.

Sarah Ervin, digital printing technical product manager at Domino Printing Sciences, explores how digital processes can reduce waste, shorten lead times, and improve profitability.

LOUPE ambassador Will Parker explains breaks down how flexo is reshaping folding carton production, where converters should focus next, and why collaboration will define the next chapter.

Russell Weller, head of digital products at Domino Printing Sciences, shares insights on how converters can leverage digital printing to stand out from the competition and meet evolving consumer expectations.