TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 099 - EXPLORING AI AND ML WITH INDUSTRY EXPERT KEVIN SURACE

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Written By Debbie Mckeegan

Exploring AI – In the latest podcast we speak with industry expert and futurist Kevin Surace.

In his own words “I'm passionate about the power of AI to revolutionize businesses and drive innovation. With a track record of success in building billion-dollar ventures, I've harnessed my expertise as a speaker, consultant, and thought leader to help companies navigate the dynamic landscape of AI-driven transformation.”

In this episode we deep dive into the technology, its impact for the future (and present) of our workflow, workspace and manufacturing systems and processes. It’s a fascinating conversation, listen now to learn more…

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TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 099 - EXPLORING AI AND ML WITH INDUSTRY EXPERT KEVIN SURACE
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TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 138 - Enhancing Textile Design Creativity with Useful AI and Learning Resources
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Durst Group Celebrates 90 Years Of Innovation With The Durst NEXT Technology Festival In Brixen
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Designer Tess van Zalinge Sees Her Creations Come to Life with Epson's Sustainable Textile Printing
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ColourMe Marks a Decade of Innovation with Two New Colour Palettes
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Summa L Series Laser Cutters Deliver Higher Throughput and Sealed Edges for Textile Production
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Three GREEN GRADS Receive Prestigious Green Concept Awards for Sustainable Innovations
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Heatherbank Print Invests In An Award-Winning Veloblade Nexus To Power Automated Print Finishing
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MS Printing Solutions Achieves Triple ISO Certification Across Both Italian Production Plants
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Fespa Pays Tribute To Former President And Board Member Anders Nilsson
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STAHLS' UK & EU Equips Fashion Brands with Premium, Sustainable Garments and Transfers for Standout Streetwear Collections
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digitalprint.ie Delivers Fully Configured Epson SureColor S9100 to Dublin Customer
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Viscom Italia Unveils Forward-Thinking Exhibition Format at 12th Elementaria In Lambrate
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Smart Personalisation ─ Antigro Designer and Kornit Atlas MATRIX Integration Customises Apparel Printing
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Vivid Laminating Technologies Drives Sustainable Innovation As Derby Sign And Graphics Adopts The Veloblade Nexus
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Nur Ink Innovations Highlights Its Powder-Free DTF Printing Platform To Redefine Production Floor Economics
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Caldera Announces Live Webinar to Unveil PrimeCenter 5 and Transform Print Production Workflows
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Roland DG Europe Accelerates Print Production Workflows With Three Month Free Trial Offer For Roland DG Connect Designer
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Agfa Inkjet Solutions to Showcase Forward-Thinking Innovations at The Print Show 2026
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INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Digital Textile Printing is Changing Fast: Here's what Epson's Duncan Ferguson had to say at FESPA 2026
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INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Discover how Waterless Digital Textile Printers like the EFI Reggiani ecoNEXT Plus are Driving Sustainable Agile Manufacturing in Home Decor
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INDUSTRY INSIGHT: The Digital Switch: Textile Technologies Reshaping an Industry at Fespa 2026
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DESIGNER CASESTUDY: Marylène Madou: Crafting a Sustainable Future with Digital Print
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INDUSTRY INSIGHT: The Digital Product Passport (DPP) What Every Textile Printing Business Needs to Know
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CASE STUDY: How Marimekko Turned Bold Prints Into a Global Blueprint - from the banks of the Seine to the markets of Asia-Pacific
INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Techtextil and Texprocess 2026: Navigating Market Shifts Through Speed, Connectivity, and Sustainable Innovation
INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Techtextil and Texprocess 2026: Navigating Market Shifts Through Speed, Connectivity, and Sustainable Innovation
CASE STUDY: Friedmans: Mastering Bespoke Textile Printing for a Global Market with Forward Thinking Innovation
CASE STUDY: Friedmans: Mastering Bespoke Textile Printing for a Global Market with Forward Thinking Innovation
INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Powering the Global Print on Demand Community with Pixel Perfect Precision and Purpose
INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Powering the Global Print on Demand Community with Pixel Perfect Precision and Purpose
EXPERT INTERVIEW: Innovating Sustainability Through Innovation and Waste Transformation with Chris Dearing of COATS
EXPERT INTERVIEW: Innovating Sustainability Through Innovation and Waste Transformation with Chris Dearing of COATS
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EXPERT INTERVIEW: Adapting Ecommerce: How Monster Digital Mastered Agile Merch Fulfilment - We interview Jaymes Clements
INDUSTRY INSIGHT: From Design to Fabric: Does Printing Method Matter? A Designer Perspective from Alessandra Olisia Medeiros
INDUSTRY INSIGHT: From Design to Fabric: Does Printing Method Matter? A Designer Perspective from Alessandra Olisia Medeiros
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INDUSTRY INSIGHT: A Blueprint for Mastering High-Value, On-Demand Digital Garment Decoration
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INDUSTRY INSIGHT: The Future of Merch is Personal: How Adaptive Manufacturing and 3D Embellishment are Innovating Print
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INDUSTRY INSIGHT: A Measured Perspective on Powderless DTF Chemistry, Cost, and Production Reality - Dr. Madhu Kaushik
INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Leveraging AI Software to Increase Profitability and Scale Agile Print Production - Automate or Get Left Behind
INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Leveraging AI Software to Increase Profitability and Scale Agile Print Production - Automate or Get Left Behind
CASE STUDY: Connecting Design and Manufacturing Across Industries using NedGraphics X Optitex
CASE STUDY: Connecting Design and Manufacturing Across Industries using NedGraphics X Optitex
EXPERT INTERVIEW: The Future of Wallcoverings - We Interview Paul Restarick to Explore Epson Resin Printing
EXPERT INTERVIEW: The Future of Wallcoverings - We Interview Paul Restarick to Explore Epson Resin Printing
INDUSTRY INSIGHT: What Does It Really Take to Convert Your Website for AI Search? And Why you Need to Read This?
INDUSTRY INSIGHT: What Does It Really Take to Convert Your Website for AI Search? And Why you Need to Read This?
INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Why Colour Consistency is the Hardest Part of Making a Product and the Business Case for Getting Colour Right
INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Why Colour Consistency is the Hardest Part of Making a Product and the Business Case for Getting Colour Right
EMERGING TECH: New Developments Are Encouraging for the Future of Wearables: Devices, Clothing, and More
EMERGING TECH: New Developments Are Encouraging for the Future of Wearables: Devices, Clothing, and More
INDUSTRY INSIGHT: DTG and DTF Decoration: Technologies for Added Value and Improved Profitability
INDUSTRY INSIGHT: DTG and DTF Decoration: Technologies for Added Value and Improved Profitability
INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Is the Future of Print Temporary? Does Ink need to last forever? Redefining Printed Ink with GrowInk
INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Is the Future of Print Temporary? Does Ink need to last forever? Redefining Printed Ink with GrowInk
Heimtextil 2026 - At the Heart of a Changing Textile Industry - A NedGraphics Restrospective
Heimtextil 2026 - At the Heart of a Changing Textile Industry - A NedGraphics Restrospective
INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Synthetic or Human? Why Rethinking Your Marketing Strategy is Essential in the Age of AI
INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Synthetic or Human? Why Rethinking Your Marketing Strategy is Essential in the Age of AI
GEEENGRADS: Lydia Hill wins the Epson ECO STORIES Textile Challenge at the Surface Design Show, London
GEEENGRADS: Lydia Hill wins the Epson ECO STORIES Textile Challenge at the Surface Design Show, London
Survival of the Fastest: Why 2026 is the Year the Printed Apparel Textile Industry Must Pivot or Perish
Survival of the Fastest: Why 2026 is the Year the Printed Apparel Textile Industry Must Pivot or Perish
KEY INSIGHTS: FESPA Middle East 2026: How to Capitalise on the Region’s Print Boom
KEY INSIGHTS: FESPA Middle East 2026: How to Capitalise on the Region’s Print Boom
GREENGRADS: Design for a Broken Planet: Meet the Innovators Healing Our World at the Surface Design Show - London
GREENGRADS: Design for a Broken Planet: Meet the Innovators Healing Our World at the Surface Design Show - London
TECH SPOTLIGHT: The Digital Future of Textile Printing: Latest Innovations Fueling On-Demand Manufacturing
TECH SPOTLIGHT: The Digital Future of Textile Printing: Latest Innovations Fueling On-Demand Manufacturing
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