Focussing of industrial scale technology for DTG (Direct to Garment) printing, Danny Gazit from Kornit Digital discusses their Apollo technology, a groundbreaking digital printing system addressing critical challenges in the screen printing industry.

In conversation Danny emphasises the system's potential to revolutionise screen printing by addressing current industry pain points through innovative digital technology.

Debbie McKeegan interviews Duncan Ferguson from Epson at FESPA, focusing on new smart technologies and innovations. Epson introduces the SureColor G6000, their first direct-to-film printer, offering roll-to-roll printing with bespoke Epson technology and a warranty. The printer aims to simplify the transition for customers familiar with Epson's products. Epson also highlights their spectrophotometer in the SD-10 for color management, accessible via a phone app. The SureColor F9500 dye-sublimation printer offers three six-color combinations, enhancing color options for various industries. Epson's dual ink system ensures continuous printing without downtime. The company emphasises customer feedback and continuous innovation to meet industry needs.

In this conversation, Debbie McKeegan and Mike Scrutton discuss the latest innovations in textile printing, focusing on Adobe's PDF Print Engine 7 and its impact on the Textile industry. They explore the challenges of colour management, the importance of automation, and the shift towards personalisation and on-demand manufacturing. The discussion highlights the need for efficient processes and the role of visualisation in meeting customer expectations, as well as the exciting future of digital printing technologies.

The Early.Vision system, called Match AI, allows users to upload an image of a garment they like, which is then converted into a print-ready design. Users can choose between all-over printing or tiled patterns. The software integrates with e-commerce and ERP systems, automating order management and nesting for efficient production. It handles different products and materials and prepares nested sheets for multiple orders, ensuring high efficiency and minimising manual intervention. The goal is to streamline the production process, making it fully automated from order to delivery.

We interview Dimple Patel - Chief Product Officer and Head of Global Marketing at Sawgrass Technologies.

Key Takeaways:

• VersiFlex is a versatile printing solution that allows users to decorate multiple substrates (t-shirts, mugs, hard surfaces) with a single system and minimal investment.

• The system supports three media types: sublimation paper, sublimation vinyl, and a patented VersiFlex light media with self-weeding technology. Users can print on various fabrics and materials, including polyester, cotton, organza, chiffon, and suede, without pre-coating.

• The ink set includes a special expander that enables soft weeding and deep, RGB-based black printing across different colours and surfaces.

• VersiFlex democratises printing technology, making it accessible to entrepreneurs, home crafter

Guy Yaniv discusses the Kornit Digital Apollo. A transformative digital printing solution that goes beyond traditional printing equipment, offering the Apparel garment decorator a game-changing technology for industrial production on-demand.

The Apollo delivers an agile, efficient and adaptive digital technology with the power to disrupt the Apparel screen printing industry.

In this interview Guy discusses: Market Potential, Innovation, Business transformation and Data Driven Insights.