FuturePrint Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the FuturePrint Podcast, we speak with Nadina Using , Marketing Manager at Industrial Inkjet Ltd (IIJ) , about how the company is quietly but powerfully transforming the industrial printing landscape. From its origins in Konica Minolta printhead sales to pioneering complex inkjet applications, IIJ has become a key innovator in a sector long dominated by analog p...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the FuturePrint Podcast , we sit down with Jeff Wetterston, head of labels and packaging at Keypoint Intelligence, to explore why digital printing has yet to gain a strong foothold in the packaging industry. Despite its undeniable advantages—faster turnaround, reduced waste, and increased flexibility—digital print still accounts for just 1% of total packaging ou...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're joined by Toby Weiss, CEO of Fiery LLC, and Marcelo Tomoyose, responsible for business development in industrial inkjet solutions at Fiery. Together, we'll explore how Fiery's cutting-edge digital front-end technologies are shaping the future of industrial printing, simplifying complex production processes, and empowering manufacturers to acce...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the future of digital printing with Yale Goldis , Director of Strategy, Commercial Products and Solutions at HP PageWide Industrial, and Eran Lazar , VP of Product, Strategy, and Business Development at HP Indigo. As industries navigate an increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world, digital printing is not just keeping pace—...

Send us Fan Mail Technological innovation sits at the heart of printing's evolution, yet few companies demonstrate this commitment quite like KELENN Technology . In this enlightening conversation, founder Didier Rousseau reveals how his Paris-based company has spent two decades developing groundbreaking inkjet solutions by reinvesting an astonishing 50% of revenue directly into R&D. What...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of the FuturePrint Podcast, we explore the exciting intersection of inkjet technology and coatings with industry experts Holly Steedman (IST Intech), Matt Pullen (Meteor Inkjet), and Jochen Christiaens (ImageXpert). As they prepared for the European Coatings Show in Nuremberg, our guests discuss how inkjet technology is revolutionizing coatings applications...

Send us Fan Mail Forget everything you thought you knew about digital printing’s limitations. In this eye-opening conversation, Karl Forbes from Xaar and Martin Burns from Nazdar unveil how ultra-high viscosity inkjet technology is transforming the landscape of corrugated printing—delivering unprecedented quality, efficiency, and economic viability. The breakthrough revolves around a fundamental s...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an enlightening episode featuring Susanne Struck, the Global Head of Printing Inks at Evonik Coating Additives. We dive into the dynamic world of printing inks, exploring innovations that are reshaping the industry and the pivotal role of inkjet technology. Susanna shares her extensive experience, discussing how Evonik's diverse portfolio caters to various applica...

Send us Fan Mail Matti Technology, a Swiss firm, is transforming the world of book printing with its ground-breaking CHROMOEDGE printer. Traditionally, book edges have been an afterthought, but this innovative technology turns them into a vibrant canvas for creative expression and commercial opportunity. Unlike the more labour-intensive traditional printing —which could only process around 400 boo...

Send us Fan Mail Charlotte Neumair , Team Lead for Circularity at Circular Analytics , joined the FuturePrint Podcast to discuss the evolving role of packaging in sustainability. The conversation explored the increasing regulatory pressures, particularly the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which mandates that by 2030, all packaging must be recyclable. Neumair emphasized that bu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the FuturePrint Podcast, we sit down with Rob Karsten from Excelitas . Rob is the EMEA Sales Director and a leading figure in industrial curing technology. We discuss the evolution of curing tech and its growing impact on the print and packaging industry. With over two decades of experience, Karsten has played a pivotal role in advancing LED-based curing solutio...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we welcome Naomi Hofman , Digital Label Press Manager at Domino Printing Sciences. In this episode we delve into the cutting-edge world of digital label printing and discover more about Domino's Centre of Excellence in Nieuwegein, near Utrecht, which serves as both a state-of-the-art demonstration facility and a hub for customer engagement. Naomi shares how this un...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the future of print technology with our fascinating guests, Martin Shipp , COO of Delta , and Matt Brooks from Agfa. Join us as we explore Delta's impressive relocation journey to their cutting-edge Thorley facility, successfully moving 450 staff members with stunning retention success. Martin shares how Delta stands at the forefront of the UK print industry, renowne...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk to Allan Bendall and Dr. Simon Daplyn from Sun Chemical about how the digital print technology sector needs to 'Find the Why' of digital in order to inspire the converting community to adopt digital printing technology in a bigger way.  According to Allan and Simon, the technical barriers to adoption are no longer there - the tech can perform in a...

Send us Fan Mail How does a small Chicago-based ink manufacturer transform into a global leader in printing technology? Join us for an engaging conversation with Richard Bowles, President and CEO, and Josh Lutz, Market Segment Leader for UV and LED Inkjet Technologies at NAZDAR, as we uncover the secrets behind this remarkable journey. Richard shares his intriguing journey from electrical engineer...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a compelling conversation with Amir Raziel, Director of Strategy and Sustainability for HP Industrial Print, as he revisits the 5 Transitions Driving Print from our April 2024 podcast. Backed by new research from North America and Europe, Amir explores how these long-term, steady transitions are reshaping the future of printing. He highlights contrasts between commerci...

Send us Fan Mail In this 3rd episode with Philippe Assouline, we explore how the human brain works, how emotions drive our feelings and behaviour, and how logic merely serves to justify our emotional decisions. We dive deep into the world of unconscious emotions, habits, and heuristics that have been guiding us since the dawn of time. Philippe takes us on a journey through the brain's fascina...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk to Christophe Imbert , Global Strategic Marketing Manager - Digital Inkjet Printing - for Lubrizol in Barcelona. Christophe holds an engineering degree and a PhD in polymer chemistry. His professional journey began in the paper and packaging industry, and since joining Lubrizol in 2008, he has taken on various roles in labs, technical areas, and marketing....

Send us Fan Mail This is episode 2 in a series of discussions with Philippe Assouline , an expert in behavioural marketing and consumer psychology, and the founder of propelloriq , a boutique strategy consultancy firm working with leading companies globally. Philippe's intriguing journey started with a career in computer science, and then law to PhD studies in mass psychology and data to now...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Marcus is joined for a compelling conversation by Joan Perez-Péricot , the visionary VP and GM of HP's Industrial Print Software and Solutions. With over three decades at HP, Joan offers an insider's perspective on the seismic shifts reshaping printing. We discuss the industry's pivot towards intelligent automation and software solutions amidst glob...

Send us Fan Mail In this fascinating discussion, Marcus talks with Philippe Assouline , an expert in behavioural marketing and consumer psychology, and the founder of propelloriq , a boutique strategy consultancy firm working with leading companies globally. Philippe's intriguing journey started with a career in computer science, and then law to PhD studies in mass psychology and data to now...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the FuturePrint Podcast, Frazer Chesterman talks with Edgar Llop of People & Technology about their highly innovative technology and unique business proposition. We talk about People and Technology, based in Castellon in Spain, a trailblazing business who has navigated an extraordinary journey from the ground up, revolutionizing printhead maintenance with in...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the transformative power of Direct-to-Film (DTF) technology, a breakthrough that's reshaping the decorated apparel industry. Since its introduction in 2018, DTF has gained attention for its simplicity, affordability, and ability to print on a wide range of fabrics without the need for pre-treatment. Johnny Shell and David Sweetnam from Keypoint Intelligence reflect o...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Simon Daplyn from Sun Chemical joins us to reflect on 2024's breakthroughs in the print technology industry. We explore how these milestones have steered print markets in unexpected directions amid global events like the Olympics and significant elections. We discuss Drupa 2024 and how this event shifted the spotlight from traditional machinery to software digitization an...

Send us Fan Mail Will 2025 be THE Big Year for Software? Bobby Edmundowicz , CRO and General Manager of Gelato , joins us to tackle this question. With a rich background in software, Bobby shares his unique journey into the print world, highlighting how Gelato is shaking up traditional norms. As we explore whether 2025 will mark a breakthrough year for software in print, we dissect the evolving cu...