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According to the New Research Report by TMR, the global 3D printing market will rise at an impressive 18% CAGR between 2017 and 2025. At this pace the market will reach US$32.3 bn 2025 from US$7.3 bn in 2016. The global 3D printing market is still at its budding stage hence with the entry of new players the competition is likely to get fiercer in the coming years. Furthermore, the rising research and development initiatives will bring about various innovations, subsequently enabling the global 3D printing market gain significant momentum.

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Already for the 5th time the international inkjet community comes together at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Düsseldorf/Neuss. On 16-17th October 2018 over 500 engineers, chemists, researchers, innovators and C-level executives join The Inkjet Conference (TheIJC) to learn from 60 technical presentations, network at 90 tabletops and discuss future projects in industrial inkjet applications.

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Carbon Black is utilized as a filler in tires and numerous other products made of rubber. In plastics, printing inks, paints, and coatings, carbon black is used as a black pigment. Ceresana examined the global carbon black market already for the third time. “We expect a positive development of demand until 2025”, says Oliver Kutsch, CEO of the market research company: “Then, total consumption is likely to amount to over 15 million tonnes of carbon black.”

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Polyurethanes (PUR) are plastics resulting from a polyadditional reaction of polyisocyanates with polyols and are either hard and porous or soft and elastic depending on its production. Different kinds of PUR are needed for reactive, thermally activated, hot melt, dispersion, and solvent-borne adhesives. These adhesives are for example used to bond car front spoilers, sandwich constructions, and facade elements, to glue metal brackets, or to seal electronic casings. PUR Sealants are particularly utilized in the transport industry as well as in the construction industry for window joints, and sealing of windows, pipes, and more. The market research company Ceresana analyzed the global market for adhesives and sealants based on PUR in detail. Until 2024, Ceresana expects an increase in revenues generated with these products to over USD 9.7 billion. Adhesives and sealants based on other products are NOT included in this study.

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IQDEMY’s Quantum Dots technology provides for long-lasting, unique authentication as well as many applications beyond the printing world.

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For the UK print and packaging industry to remain one of the most successful in the world, more needs to be done to secure the next generation of talent.

As a leading supplier of machinery to the corrugated board, folding carton and flexible materials markets, BOBST believes strongly in encouraging young people into the industry and developing existing employees to future-proof the sector.

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In our industry, becoming a successful company relies both on technical innovation and on having strong corporate values. But success also comes with responsibilities.

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Printer manufacturers urge European consumers and public buyers to look for the WEEE logo when buying printer cartridges.

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Production of physical touchpoints are delaying the delivery of true omnichannel experiences

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By Javier Diez-Aguirre, Vice President, Corporate Marketing, CSR & Environment, Ricoh Europe

There’s an old saying, “they may forget what you said — but they will never forget how you made them feel.” This rings remarkably true when it comes to customer service. It’s the quality of the impression you leave your customers with that will dictate your future revenue.

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