PHILADELPHIA — April 2026  – PRINTING United Alliance, the largest member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, today reaffirmed its authoritative commitment to strengthening the industry’s workforce pipeline.

By expanding training, education, and support initiatives through its iLEARNING+ platform, the Alliance is addressing the urgent need for skilled professionals while offering free memberships to students and educators.

This professional-grade medium flatbed printing solution by Dlican from China Print Supplies is engineered to deliver unprecedented precision and versatility, empowering forward-thinking businesses to maintain a competitive edge while navigating the rapid evolution of modern production standards.

As the print industry faces mounting pressure to reduce material waste and improve operational efficiency, the Dlican DLI-1612 emerges as a vital, timely innovation.

By investing in this advanced technology, printing enterprises can combine steadfast industrial-grade reliability with exceptional high-resolution output.

CHIPPENHAM, UK – Aril 2026  – Chippenham-based Trade Signs UK has partnered with NEC Software Solutions to deliver a comprehensive, large-scale window, wall, and floor graphic installation at the software provider's new UK headquarters.

Utilising innovative and sustainable Drytac materials, Trade Signs UK successfully completed the expansive interior fit-out across four high-end office units, achieving a durable and high-impact finish that reflects the future of corporate workspaces.

 Mortsel – Belgium – April - 2026– Agfa Inkjet Solutions has announced the upcoming launch of its latest high-performance hybrid inkjet printer, the Jeti Bronco H3300 HS, at the FESPA Global Print Expo from 19 to 22 May 2026.

The highly anticipated unveiling will take place at the Fira de Barcelona, Hall 3, Booth D100, introducing a new era of speed, scale, and sustainable production power designed to equip print service providers for the future.

Frankfurt am Main – April 2026 – Portuguese technological centre CITEVE has been awarded the Techtextil Innovation Award 2026 in the “New Chemicals & Dyes” category.

The accolade recognises CITEVE's pioneering work in transforming local waste from the industrial, food, and agricultural sectors into high-quality, sustainable textile printing pastes for fashion and home textiles, which will be showcased to an international audience at the upcoming Techtextil exhibition.

Sovizzo – Italy – April 2026 – Epson will showcase B-FLEX Direct-to-Film (DTF) film and hot-melt powder during live printing demonstrations at the FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 in Barcelona.

This collaboration highlights the intersection of advanced printing technology and real production performance, addressing the industry's urgent need for high-quality, efficient, and sustainable garment decoration solutions.

The partnership stems from rigorous ongoing testing and hands-on experience with B-FLEX DTF solutions.

Next month, FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 returns to the Gran Via, Fira de Barcelona, Spain, alongside European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience, WrapFest and the brand-new Corrugated and Textile.

From 19 – 22 May 2026, the six co-located events will serve as the ideal meeting point for experts from the speciality print, signage, personalisation, packaging and display, wrapping and textile communities.

Frankfurt – Germany – April 2026 – Brother, a global leader in industrial sewing technology, has announced its participation at Texprocess, the leading international trade fair for the processing of textile and flexible materials.

At the event, Brother is presenting its latest innovations designed to support manufacturers across the apparel and non-apparel industries.

The showcase highlights the company's commitment to reliable, high-performance machinery, advanced automation, and customised production solutions that address the urgent need for efficiency and sustainable manufacturing practices in a rapidly evolving market.

At this year’s exhibition, Brother demonstrates a comprehensive portfolio of industrial sewing machines and intelligent automation systems.

 Hamamatsu, Japan - April, 2026 – Roland DG Corporation, the world’s leading provider of digital printing solutions, today announces the launch of the EU2-1000MF, a next-generation large-format UV flatbed printer designed to simplify rigid media production by enabling efficient, direct-to-board printing in high-output environments.

Developed for businesses producing signage, retail displays, exhibitions and interior panels, the EU2-1000MF removes the complexity of traditional roll-to-roll print, laminate and mount workflows.

By allowing users to move directly from file to finished board, the new flatbed printer helps reduce manual handling, minimise rework, and deliver a more controlled, reliable production process.

Gent Belgium – April 2026 – Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (PCS) announces its participation in the FESPA Global Print Expo 2026, taking place from 19 to 22 May at Fira de Barcelona.

On stand 3/C111, the company will demonstrate its commitment to innovation and productivity, revealing how its best-in-class solutions, industry partnerships, and material expertise support sign, display, and packaging producers in overcoming contemporary business challenges.

Doncaster – UK – April 2026 – Heatherbank Print has announced that a major investment and strategic partnership with Vivid’s Razar has significantly expanding its in-house printing capabilities.

Backed by the award-winning innovations of Vivid Laminating Technologies, this forward-thinking integration positions Heatherbank Print at the forefront of the industry, offering advanced, locally manufactured print finishing solutions while championing sustainable and efficient production practices.

Through this technological investment, Heatherbank Print is set to offer an unprecedented range of services entirely in-house.

PARSIPPANY, N.J., USA – April 13^th, 2026 – Sun Chemical will present its latest innovations in advanced materials and color solutions for the coatings industry at the ACS – American Coatings Show 2026, taking place May 5–7, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

At booth #1866, the company will highlight a broad portfolio of functional polymers, effect pigments, and digital tools designed to support high-performance, sustainable, and future ready coatings.os for the graphics, sign & display, textile and industrial markets.

Manchester – UK – April 2026  – Premier Digital Textiles has announced the release of the second article in its definitive six-month series, exploring key directions in print and pattern design for 2026.

The newly published piece, authored by Elen Hughes, critically examines the evolution of floral botanicals as they shift from traditional decorative repeats to highly immersive, expansive surface statements.

The analysis identifies several pivotal shifts currently shaping the future of textile design. Oversized blooms are beginning to dominate entire fabric surfaces, accompanied by painterly textures and intricate layered details.

Hanover, Germany - April , 2026 – As automation continues to fundamentally reshape global production, the textile manufacturing sector is entering a transformative new era defined by Industry 5.0.

Showcasing this critical evolution, ITMA 2027 will convene in Hanover, Germany, to present the advanced technologies and human-machine collaborations that are setting new standards for resilience, sustainability, and efficiency in the textile workforce.

Long Beach Ca.– April 2026 - DuPont™ Artistri® Digital Printing Solutions has announced a major milestone for powder-free direct-to-film printing, confirming that its Jettable Adhesive is now OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT certified and approved on the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Gateway.

This critical development ensures the product meets stringent chemical safety requirements for textile production, addressing the urgent industry need for more sustainable manufacturing practices.

Mortsel – Belgium – April 2026– Agfa Inkjet Solutions has announced it will provide complimentary entry tickets for industry professionals to attend the FESPA Global Print Expo 2026.

The prestigious event will take place from May 19 to May 22, 2026, at the Fira de Barcelona.

By offering these passes, Agfa aims to accelerate the adoption of sustainable and highly productive inkjet technologies, empowering printing businesses to navigate current market demands and grow with absolute confidence.

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.