31 Jan 2024

Near shore, far shore, offshore - new textile supply chains

The world has changed and so has garment production. Textile consultant Mike Horsten considers the supply chain approaches that businesses could take.

You can batch-process design files, automate manual tasks, switch to additive technologies for prototyping and use AI to simulate stress testing — but what about printing?

Creating an intelligent workflow with HP DesignJet printers

Increasingly, the best CAD design tools have built-in artificial intelligence which helps designers, engineers and architects find the best forms for their intended purpose, helping shortcut the design cycle.

w3shop by Nettl - the easiest way to an online print shop.

w3shop by Nettl - the easiest way to an online print shop

Now you can use the same web-to-print platform powering printing.com, Nettl.com, Marqetspace and hundreds of online print shops around the world. Create your online print shop in 5 minutes and have it ready to take orders within 48 hours.

A multi-purpose graphics film could seem like a good deal, but you may end up spending more money and time than you bargained for. Jerry Hill from Drytac explains why.

One film does not fit all - Why specialist products pay off

The term 'multi-purpose' sounds great. One product for different applications, helping your business keep costs low and stock keeping units (SKU) simple - what's not to like?

More customers are asking about print sustainability, so it's important to get up to speed on certifications. Learn about the most common labels and what they mean.

Wearing the badge: eco certifications and what they mean

Buying a product with a sustainability certification can be great for your business. As well as reducing your environmental impact, and potentially your costs, you can pass that assurance on to your customers.

To see the same number of clients and do the same number of jobs, we need to adapt. HP's new large-format printers are designed for a new socially distanced world.

How technology can help design professionals adapt post-COVID

Any architect who has had to negotiate the new one-way systems on construction sites will know site visits often take much longer than they used to. But that doesn’t stop them being important.