Hybrid Services of Crewe announce that Mimaki has released a brand-new version of its workflow management software for 3D printers, “Mimaki 3D Print Prep Pro v2.0” (3DP3v2).

The updated version automatically optimises 3D data for 3D printing, with new capabilities including lattice patterns and extensive data conversion.

The software will be available in June 2026.

London, UK - 13 April 2026 – The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST), in partnership with Sanderson, has announced that nominations are now open for the 2026 QEST Sanderson Rising Star Craft Award.

The biennial prize awards a £25,000 grant to an emerging UK maker who demonstrates exceptional skill, dedication to their discipline, and a meaningful contribution to their community and the wider craft sector.

Nominations close on Friday 5 June 2026.

.ROSH-HA'AYIN, Israel, April 12, 2026  -- Kornit Digital Ltd. , a global pioneer in sustainable, on-demand, digital fashion and textile production, today announced its acquisition of PrintFactory, a global Netherlands-based technology leader of cloud-native workflow, color management and production automation software.

The acquisition represents a strategic step in Kornit’s mission to accelerate the digital transformation of the global fashion and textile industry.

By integrating PrintFactory’s automation capabilities into its platform, Kornit strengthens its ability to connect demand generation, production workflow and fulfillment into one continuous digital ecosystem.

Fremont CA – April  2026 – Fiery has announced an exclusive "Pro Tips" training session scheduled for 6 May, designed to help print professionals unlock the full potential of Fiery Command WorkStation version 7.2.

Addressing the industry-wide trend of underutilised software, the masterclass will demonstrate how to move beyond the basic twenty per cent of features that most operators rely on.

This initiative empowers businesses to eliminate repetitive tasks, reduce material waste, and streamline their entire production workflow to meet modern demands.

London – April 2026  – The Textile Skills Centre has recently collaborated with Prinfab, visiting their advanced printing facilities to witness bespoke textile designs seamlessly transition from concept to physical print.

This visit served as a crucial filming opportunity for the Future Threads project, a forward-thinking initiative designed to bring the textile industry and educational institutions closer together.

By uniting these sectors, the project aims to open up tangible opportunities and innovative creative pathways for the next generation of textile professionals.

Geretsried – April 2026  – RUDOLF, a leading innovator in textile chemistry, has announced its participation in CHINA INTERDYE 2026, taking place from 15 to 17 April 2026 at the Shanghai World Expo.

Positioned at Booth D111, the company will unveil its latest advancements in smart finishing and dyeing technologies, addressing the textile industry's urgent need for sustainable and optimised production processes.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., April 12, 2026  -- Kornit Digital Ltd. (NASDAQ: KRNT, “Kornit Digital”, “Kornit”, or the “Company”), a global pioneer in sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production, today unveiled its Atlas MATRIX at Konnections 2026, redefining apparel production in the on-demand era.

Atlas MATRIX is the first unified digital production system designed to deliver true demand-driven manufacturing with complete flexibility across cotton, polyester, and blended fabrics, with no compromise on quality, durability, or efficiency.

At its core is Kornit’s proprietary Karbon Shield technology, a breakthrough protection layer preventing dye migration even on the most challenging deep-dyed and sublimated polyester fabrics.

FALMOUTH, UK – April 2026– Falmouth University BA (Hons) Textile Design graduate and technician Meredith Wood has been named a Top 20 finalist in the prestigious H&M Foundation’s Global Change Award.

Through her pioneering company, Colour Earth, Wood and her co-founders are addressing urgent environmental issues by developing scalable, lower-impact plant-based pigments to replace highly polluting petrochemical synthetic dyes.

London April 2026 – ARTS THREAD has officially announced the opening of the seventh edition of the Global Creative Graduate Showcase.

This proactive initiative provides a crucial platform for art and design students graduating between September 2025 and August 2026.

By inviting graduates from anywhere in the world, including Southern Hemisphere students graduating after September 2025, the organisation continues to address the urgent need to elevate emerging talent in a rapidly evolving global market.

Leicester, UK – April 10^th 2026 – VeriVide Limited, a global leader in visual and digital colour management solutions, has announced it will showcase its advanced LED textile colour assessment and digital imaging systems at Texprocess 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany.

Located at Stand B79 in Hall 8.0, the exhibition will highlight the company's UltraView, VisionView, and DigiEye solutions.

EERBEEK, Netherlands – April 2026 – Coldenhove, a global specialist in high-value paper solutions with over three and a half centuries of expertise, announces its participation in the upcoming FESPA 2026 exhibition.

The prestigious industry event, taking place in Barcelona from 19 to 22 May, will serve as the platform for the company to demonstrate how it is turning ambitious ideas into high-quality digital printing impact.

Visitors and industry professionals are invited to engage with the Coldenhove team at Stand 3-D79b to explore advanced paper technologies that are actively shaping the future of the global print sector.

Oswestry Shropshire – UK – April 2026  – China Print Supplies UK marks a significant milestone this week, celebrating exactly one year since introducing the innovative Sinocolor printing range to the United Kingdom.

In response to a rapidly evolving industry that demands both economic efficiency and high performance, the company has officially announced the availability of the complete Sinocolor catalogue.

This expansion provides British businesses with an unprecedented opportunity to access state-of-the-art printing technology that balances exceptional output with responsible investment.

Milano April 2026  – Viscom Italia has announced a comprehensive redesign of its exhibition boundaries, launching a powerful new growth space for the visual communication sector.

Scheduled for the 28th and 29th of October 2026 at the Allianz MiCo in Milan, the completely renewed format addresses the urgent need for industry evolution.

By transitioning to a streamlined two-day formula, the event promises to deliver the pinnacle of innovation in a smart, highly effective format designed to meet rapidly changing market demands.

As the industry faces critical shifts, the traditional exhibition model requires urgent recalibration.

 Gistel - Belgium March – 2026 – Summa has announced the latest advancement to its versatile F Series flatbed cutting system, introducing a state-of-the-art conveyor belt designed to eliminate inefficient stop-start workflows.

The innovation addresses an urgent industry need for continuous, high-volume production capabilities across the signage, display, packaging, and textile sectors, ensuring that production lines remain in constant motion for maximum throughput.

Dublin, Ireland – April 2026 – Digitalprint.ie has announced the immediate dispatch of three advanced Epson S9100 printing systems to signmakers across the country over the coming week.

With two units currently heading to the northwest and one destined for the north coast, this substantial deployment marks a critical acceleration in the adoption of high-performance, sustainable printing technology within the Irish manufacturing market.

Leeds – UK – April – 2026 – FaberExposize UK has announced a renewed operational commitment today to eliminate the industry-wide issue of ill-fitting exhibition graphics.

By implementing rigorous pre-production checks, the company ensures that all graphics are produced precisely for their corresponding frame systems, safeguarding the reputations of stand builders and preventing costly delays on installation day.

London, UK – April 8^th 2026 – Rapidity, a leading London-based print and communications company, today announced the successful integration of the VeloBlade Volta 69+ and VeloTaper Taping System from Vivid into its production lines.

This strategic investment marks a significant step forward in digital cutting, empowering the company to overcome traditional production bottlenecks, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver sustainable, high-quality packaging and print solutions.

HOLLYWOOD, FL – April 2026 – Kornit Digital will present Kornit Konnections '26 from 12 to 14 April 2026 in Hollywood, Florida.

This exclusive gathering will convene global brands, innovative printers, supply chain disruptors, and technology partners to address pressing industry challenges and actively define the future of ethical and agile apparel production.

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New UJV200 UV printer combines high image quality, ease of use and media versatility in an accessible solution.

Mimaki has announced the launch of the UJV200 (UJV200-160 and UJV200-130), a new UV roll-to-roll printer that will be showcased in EMEA for the first time at FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 in Barcelona (Hall 3, Stand D95).

Oulu, Finland – April 8, 2026 – Specim, a Konica Minolta company and a global leader in hyperspectral imaging solutions, introduces Specim RETEX, a complete hyperspectral and AI-based solution for textile material identification and automated material separation.

Specim RETEX combines hyperspectral imaging and artificial intelligence to accurately identify textile materials, including complex blends and impurities.

By analyzing the spectral signatures of materials, the solution delivers reliable, real-time material recognition, enabling automated material separation and scalable textile processing.