For more than two decades, Curtis Signs has relied on Roland DG technology to support its large format print operation for signage and vehicle graphics. What began with the purchase of a single cutter in 2005 has developed into a long standing partnership rooted in reliability, consistent performance and trusted aftercare support – helping the business grow while maintaining high production standards. Remarkably, the first Roland DG device purchased by the company – a Rolan

6K Additive has announced it has appointed Ampere Alloys as an official distributor for the European market. This strategic partnership will give European manufacturers direct, streamlined access to 6K Additive’s full suite of ultra high quality, sustainably produced metal powders, including titanium, nickel based superalloys, and refractory metals. As a premier European specialist in metals and ferro alloys for advanced industrial applications, Ampere Alloys brings extens

Fastsigns Leicester North has become the latest member of The Big Print Network (TBPN), Innotech’s ambassador programme for wide and grand format print businesses. Membership provides the newly launched Leicester franchise with early access to new Innotech products, exclusive promotions, VIP event invitations and marketing support, in exchange for championing Innotech materials to its customer base. Yaser Khan of Fastsigns Leicester North, said: ‘As a new business, building

The maritime world faces unique challenges. Ships and offshore platforms operate far from shore, often in harsh conditions where quick repairs and custom parts are hard to come by. Traditional supply chains can be slow and costly, especially when vessels are days or weeks away from port. This is where 3D printing steps in, offering a new way to build, fix, and innovate directly at sea. 3D printing creates objects layer by layer from digital designs. Unlike traditional manuf

Engineered Printing Solutions (EPS) is seeing growing demand for automated direct to object (DTO) printing systems as manufacturers across multiple markets respond to labour shortages, skills gaps, and the push for more integrated, efficient production. The trend has helped drive EPS beyond the milestone of 100 single pass DTO systems, reflecting a broader shift in how manufacturers now evaluate decoration technology. Across plastics, packaging, medical, industrial, and p

The IMI Europe Inkjet Summer School, to be held from 13 to 17 July at the Novotel Gent Centrum, Ghent, Belgium, is the ideal way to learn more about inkjet technology, with the introductory Inkjet Academy course as well as advanced courses on inks, printheads and applications. The Inkjet Academy course covers the background to the inkjet technology used in today’s applications and gives your understanding of the industry an expert start. The course introduces the key type

USColorworks, a North Carolina based apparel decoration and fulfilment company specialising in custom and on-demand printing for retail and promotional markets, has expanded its Kornit digital production platform with the addition of Atlas Matrix and Atlas Max Plus systems to deliver high quality, on-demand apparel across cotton, blended fabrics and polyester. Among the first companies to adopt Kornit's new Atlas Matrix direct to garment (DTG) solution, USColorworks is lever

UK garment decorator Fifth Column has expanded its apparel decoration capabilities with the installation of a Kornit Atlas Max Plus system. Fifth Column specialises in garment decoration, including screen printing, embroidery, digital printing, garment finishing, and print on-demand production. Its customer base spans breweries, music merchandise companies, workwear providers, designer brands, and retail businesses. The investment marks its transition from traditional scr

Irish print and solutions provider Universal Graphics has revealed how its recent investment in an HP Latex FS60W printer has strengthened its fleet branding offering, helping the company secure major contracts involving thousands of vehicles while opening up opportunities in new markets. The diversified business – with locations in Dublin, Monaghan and Waterford – contacted approved HP distribution partner NTI Diatec, and the new machine was installed in November 2025. The