Inkcups has announced the launch of the Helix High Throw UV cylindrical printer, bringing the company’s High Throw technology into the Helix family of cylindrical direct to object inkjet printers. Designed to accommodate height variations while decorating cylindrical and conical products, Helix High Throw is ideal for cylindrically printing of challenging and irregular shapes such as stepped and tapered vessels, those with posts for attaching handles, and items as varied as

Stratasys has celebrated the grand opening of its Americas Regional Corporate Headquarters (ARCH), a new 200,000 square foot facility in Minnetonka, Minnesota, underscoring the company’s continued commitment to the US market and to strengthening the high tech manufacturing capacity that will help define the future of industrial innovation in Minnesota. The event brought together United States representative Betty McCollum; United States representative Brad Finstad; United S

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed a new, entirely bio based material from a somewhat unexpected ingredient: yeast. The material is 3D printed and customised for use in architectural and interior design elements that are currently made from non renewable or fossil based materials, such as plaster, plastic or synthetic textiles. These may be daylight modulating and sunlight protecting screens, room partitions or wall systems. The constru

MM Pharma & Healthcare Packaging, secondary packaging specialist to the pharmaceutical sector, explains how RFID and NFC enhances product authentication, security and brand verification. The right to patient trust must now be earned. With patient safety non negotiable for the pharmaceutical industry, data integrity is quickly becoming critical to regulatory adherence. Between the EU Pharmaceutical Legislation reform, the arrival of Digital Product Passports and intensified

Plasma and corona treatment to optimise print quality and durability Thursday 16 to Friday 17 July, 2026 Novotel Gent Centrum, Ghent, Belgium IMI Europe’s inkjet summer school will highlight the surface pre-treatment processes, including plasma and corona treatment, used to prepare substrates for inkjet printing. The course is led by Peter van Steenacker from Tigres, Kevin McKell from Vetaphone and Kyle Aldridge from Krüss. The two most common physical surface treatment

With Roland DG technology and Connect software, Abeille Imprim can keep production running overnight with greater confidence, efficiency and control. The French screenprinting specialist is able to meet spikes in demand without relying on guesswork, unnecessary material changes or longer production hours. While screen printing remains central to its operation, digital printing plays a critical supporting role. Roland DG technology allows the company to take on a broader ran

Stratasys has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MarkForged Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nano Dimension, in a cash transaction valued at $42.5 million, subject to customary adjustments. In 2025, MarkForged generated approximately $70 million in revenue, including its Metal Binder Jetting product line, which Nano Dimension will retain. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditio

Shorter throughput times, lower error rates and more efficient use of skilled labour are key success factors for control cabinet and machine manufacturers. With their new partnership, Leibinger and Komax now offer a wire processing solution designed to address exactly these challenges: the powerful Zeta 620 G2 combines automated processing with integrated continuous inkjet (CIJ) marking, helping manufacturers streamline operations and increase productivity. The Zeta 620 G2

Attending The Battery Show Europe for the first time, Xaar will show how innovative inkjet technology is moving battery coating from analogue to digital, bringing greater precision, flexibility and reliability to this fast evolving manufacturing process. Held at the Messe Stuttgart on 9 to 11 June, visitors to stand 5A40 will be able to learn more about the company’s battery coating expertise, see a demonstration linked to its work with Inkatronic, and hear a presentation o