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Karl Forbes is Xaar's Group R&D Director and, in his newly created role, heads up a 75-strong development team. Bringing together the engineering skills from across FFEI, Megnajet and Xaar’s printhead business, Karl and his team are ensuring Xaar delivers on its development roadmap and are enabling sustainable growth for its inkjet customers.

In this discussion, Marcus Timson and Karl talk about the importance of R&D in driving innovation and how Karl’s background is helping the development of printing technologies in both existing and new industrial and functional inkjet applications.

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What is FuturePrint?

FuturePrint is a digital and in person platform and community dedicated to future print technology. Over 20,000 people per month read our articles, listen to our podcasts, view our TV features, click on our e-newsletters and attend our in-person and virtual events. 

We hope to see you at one of our future in-person events:

FuturePrint Packaging, Labels & DTS Summit, 29-30 September '26, Valencia, Spain

FuturePrint Industrial Print Show, 11-12 May '27, Munich, Germany

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With the PRINTING United Expo in Las Vegas just around the corner, Frazer speaks to Mike Horsten and Matt Brooks from Agfa, to discuss the recent acquisition of Inca Digital Printers by Agfa and the broad range of technology that Agfa now offers to the market and which they will be showcasing at the expo. 

Frazer, Mike and Matt talk about the changing trends of high-speed inkjet, moving away from screen printing to digital, and the potential of this new partnership between Agfa’s robust technology and Inca’s unique Onset printers. Matt explains more about the interesting and varied applications that the Onset can be used for, including Wide format, Corrugated and other Packaging opportunities working with some amazing robotic technology to offer complete Digital print solutions.

As the ultimate Expo man, Mike Hosten tells Frazer about what he expects to see at the upcoming Printing United event – what might customers and manufacturers see, the big issues that the industry faces and what new technology to expect?

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What is FuturePrint?

FuturePrint is a digital and in person platform and community dedicated to future print technology. Over 20,000 people per month read our articles, listen to our podcasts, view our TV features, click on our e-newsletters and attend our in-person and virtual events. 

We hope to see you at one of our future in-person events:

FuturePrint Packaging, Labels & DTS Summit, 29-30 September '26, Valencia, Spain

FuturePrint Industrial Print Show, 11-12 May '27, Munich, Germany

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In this episode, Tom Molamphy who is based in Portland, Oregon speaks to Frazer about the inkjet developments he saw at the recent Label Expo event, the different applications for UV- and water-based inks and some of the key areas American printers are making investments in.

Tom Molamphy is the Sales & Technology Manager North America for Inkjet Inks at Siegwerk.  He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in manufacturing engineering and has over 30 years of experience in engineering, management, sales and business development in the electronic materials, UV curable materials and UV equipment markets. This includes pioneering work at Phoseon Technology where he led the sales and marketing effort in the adoption of UV-LED curing in several markets, most notably UV inkjet printing. He joined Siegwerk in 2018 to manage the Inkjet ink business for North America. Making him the perfect guest to chat to all about digital and inkjet printing.

Regardless of uncertainty in many markets, Tom sees digital print continuing to grow both in the US and around the globe. It is clear that the affordability and price to product ratio of digital format printing means investment is being made into more digital technology. Tom explains more about this continued growth.

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What is FuturePrint?

FuturePrint is a digital and in person platform and community dedicated to future print technology. Over 20,000 people per month read our articles, listen to our podcasts, view our TV features, click on our e-newsletters and attend our in-person and virtual events. 

We hope to see you at one of our future in-person events:

FuturePrint Packaging, Labels & DTS Summit, 29-30 September '26, Valencia, Spain

FuturePrint Industrial Print Show, 11-12 May '27, Munich, Germany

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In the second part of our interview with Axel Bohlmeier of Koenig & Bauer Kammann with thoughts on the forthcoming K Show in Düsseldorf, Frazer and Axel discuss the process of decorating on plastics, how different machines can decorate different shapes, and what this means for the future of printing on plastic products. 

Plastics have always been a very important part of Kamman’s business, including decorating on plastic containers and plastic packaging. In this 10-minute episode, Axel and Frazer take a sweeping look at the newer technologies, such as high-speed printing on silicone cartridges.

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What is FuturePrint?

FuturePrint is a digital and in person platform and community dedicated to future print technology. Over 20,000 people per month read our articles, listen to our podcasts, view our TV features, click on our e-newsletters and attend our in-person and virtual events. 

We hope to see you at one of our future in-person events:

FuturePrint Packaging, Labels & DTS Summit, 29-30 September '26, Valencia, Spain

FuturePrint Industrial Print Show, 11-12 May '27, Munich, Germany

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In this special episode of the FuturePrint Podcast, Karis Copp sits down with Marcus Timson, co-director of FuturePrint, in an honest discussion about Marcus's own mental health journey.

The COVID lockdown period had a huge impact on mental health. According to the Independent, the UK Government’s CORSAIR study, which ran from April 2020 to April 2022, anxiety and depression have almost doubled. Between 50 to 60% of women and 40 to 50% of men in England were reporting signs of psychological distress from April 2020 to April 2022, with that proportion unlikely to have significantly dropped given its stability throughout the pandemic, researchers said. This is compared to 25 to 30% of women and 20 to 25% of men prior to the pandemic.

This episode features insight from some research undertaken for Marcus's talk at the IPIA autumn conference.

For more information on the talk, check out this article which contains more details and sources.

If anyone wants to reach out, email Marcus at [email protected].

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What is FuturePrint?

FuturePrint is a digital and in person platform and community dedicated to future print technology. Over 20,000 people per month read our articles, listen to our podcasts, view our TV features, click on our e-newsletters and attend our in-person and virtual events. 

We hope to see you at one of our future in-person events:

FuturePrint Packaging, Labels & DTS Summit, 29-30 September '26, Valencia, Spain

FuturePrint Industrial Print Show, 11-12 May '27, Munich, Germany

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Sustainability isn’t just a trend, it’s embedded in people’s businesses. It’s a prerequisite.

In this episode, Frazer chats to Steve about his experiences in Print, Packaging and Retail, where he believes sustainability is heading and the future of printing.

Steve has worked with a variety of world renowned companies across the globe, sharing his knowledge and experience far and wide and emphasising the importance of articulating the stories of sustainability, diversity and action that is often ignored by businesses. 

Frazer and Steve chat about why sustainability is good business practice? The businesses Steve has been most impressed with and what we can learn from them, and what the future of sustainability looks like?

Steve recently went through a life affirming experience that confirmed his enthusiasm and buzz for problem solving, in this episode he expresses his gratitude to the power of the industry. 

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• Visit the HH Global website
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What is FuturePrint?

FuturePrint is a digital and in person platform and community dedicated to future print technology. Over 20,000 people per month read our articles, listen to our podcasts, view our TV features, click on our e-newsletters and attend our in-person and virtual events. 

We hope to see you at one of our future in-person events:

FuturePrint Packaging, Labels & DTS Summit, 29-30 September '26, Valencia, Spain

FuturePrint Industrial Print Show, 11-12 May '27, Munich, Germany

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In this podcast, Marcus Timson talks to Rob Karsten of Phoseon Technology about how printing technology is faring during these uncertain times.  Almost as soon as COVID restrictions passed, the war in Ukraine placed even greater strain on supply chains, and the cost of energy is skyrocketing, leading to rising inflation and frightening cost increases.

Sustainability has always been an ethical imperative, but now it is an economic necessity.

Rob talks about how to create sustainable technology and processes and how to optimise efficiency and overcome rising costs while solving supply chain issues.

This episode is recorded ahead of a special webinar hosted live on the 13th of October which will feature a superb panel including a world-famous OEM, a leading converter, an innovative ink manufacturer as well as a top presenter from Phoseon!

If you are interested in joining the webinar, register here!

Rob will also be presenting at the FuturePrint TECH conference, 9-10 November in Cambridge, UK. Delegate bookings are now open!

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What is FuturePrint?

FuturePrint is a digital and in person platform and community dedicated to future print technology. Over 20,000 people per month read our articles, listen to our podcasts, view our TV features, click on our e-newsletters and attend our in-person and virtual events. 

We hope to see you at one of our future in-person events:

FuturePrint Packaging, Labels & DTS Summit, 29-30 September '26, Valencia, Spain

FuturePrint Industrial Print Show, 11-12 May '27, Munich, Germany

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In this episode, Frazer interviews two veterans of the ceramic tile printing industry, Emilio Estrelles, WW Sales and Marketing Director and Luca D‘Andrea, R&D Manager & Head of Project, both from Projecta, along with their printhead supplier Aliasgar Eranpurwala from Seiko.

Together, they will be launching a brand new durable and improved printing technology at the Tecna Exhibition in Rimini, Italy. Visit the Projecta booth to get all the information about the latest developments for improved performance at Hall D7 Booth 200.

Some key points discussed in this conversation are:

1. Why is the Inkjet Eco System important?
2. Why Ceramics Tile Printing was digitalised so rapidly (currently <90% is digital)
3. Peripheral technologies around an Inkjet Printhead to realise a Digital Printer: Ink System, Electronics, Software, Transport, etc.
4. Projecta as an Inkjet Pioneer and the next steps.

Aliasgar will also be presenting at the FuturePrint TECH conference, 9-10 November in Cambridge, UK. Delegate bookings are now open!

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• Connect with Luca D‘Andrea on LinkedIn
• Visit the Seiko Instruments website
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• Connect with Frazer Chesterman on LinkedIn
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What is FuturePrint?

FuturePrint is a digital and in person platform and community dedicated to future print technology. Over 20,000 people per month read our articles, listen to our podcasts, view our TV features, click on our e-newsletters and attend our in-person and virtual events. 

We hope to see you at one of our future in-person events:

FuturePrint Packaging, Labels & DTS Summit, 29-30 September '26, Valencia, Spain

FuturePrint Industrial Print Show, 11-12 May '27, Munich, Germany

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In part one of this two-part series, we are joined by Axel Bohlmeier of Koenig & Bauer Kammann to talk about glass print technology prior to the key events taking place this autumn.

We hear from Axel about their innovative print business, and their range of technology for printing on glass - cylindrical glass-manufactured objects, as well as metal, plastic and other amazing applications.

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• Connect with Frazer Chesterman on LinkedIn
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What is FuturePrint?

FuturePrint is a digital and in person platform and community dedicated to future print technology. Over 20,000 people per month read our articles, listen to our podcasts, view our TV features, click on our e-newsletters and attend our in-person and virtual events. 

We hope to see you at one of our future in-person events:

FuturePrint Packaging, Labels & DTS Summit, 29-30 September '26, Valencia, Spain

FuturePrint Industrial Print Show, 11-12 May '27, Munich, Germany

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Charlie Taublieb is truly a legend in the print industry, with over 30 years of broad experience under his belt. From running a screen design business to founding a screen printing supply company, he currently works as a consultant at his own print consultancy firm, conducting workshops and seminars for clients across the globe. He is also a member of the Academy of Screen Printing Technology.

In this episode of the FuturePrint Podcast, Frazer Chesterman speaks with Charlie about his life in Print, from early career to more recent travels and experiences. They also discuss his view of the future of print, key to excellence in the industry, and the importance of print as medium in the modern world.

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What is FuturePrint?

FuturePrint is a digital and in person platform and community dedicated to future print technology. Over 20,000 people per month read our articles, listen to our podcasts, view our TV features, click on our e-newsletters and attend our in-person and virtual events. 

We hope to see you at one of our future in-person events:

FuturePrint Packaging, Labels & DTS Summit, 29-30 September '26, Valencia, Spain

FuturePrint Industrial Print Show, 11-12 May '27, Munich, Germany