FuturePrint Podcast

• #290 - Bonus Episode: Inside the Launch of FuturePrint Industrial Print Munich

  Send us a textIn this special edition of the FuturePrint Podcast, co-founders Marcus Timson and Frazer Chesterman sit down together to discuss the launch of FuturePrint Industrial Print, taking place 21–22 January 2026 at Motorworld Munich.Drawing on more than 20 years working together across major industry events - from FESPA to the original InPrint show - Marcus and Frazer explore why now is the right moment to launch a new event specifically focused on industrial manufacturing.They discuss how the industrial print landscape has evolved dramatically since the early 2010s. What was once an exploratory space is now home to mature, high-value applications in automotive, EV batteries, white goods, coatings, packaging, décor and additive manufacturing. Innovations in chemistry, ultra-high-viscosity fluids, functional deposition and AI-driven digital factories are creating new opportunities for manufacturers - and new demands for collaboration.This episode dives into the core concept behind the Munich event:A tightly curated group of around 50 exhibitorsA Lab environment with more than 15 live machinery demonstrationsA hybrid format combining exhibition, technical talks, and real-world application showcasesFour content streams covering Packaging & Labels, Functional & Additive, Décor, and AI for Industrial PrintA venue designed for accessibility, intensity, and high-value networkingFrazer and Marcus explain how the event model differs significantly from traditional print exhibitions: smaller, more targeted, easier to navigate, and carefully designed to maximise meaningful conversations between integrators, chemists, machine builders, manufacturers and OEMs.If you want to understand where industrial print is heading - and why the manufacturing landscape is embracing inkjet and digital deposition faster than ever - this episode is essential listening.Register for the event at futureprint.events and if you would like to join as our special podcast listener, use this code, FPBLACKFRIDAYListen on:Apple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyWhat is FuturePrint? FuturePrint is a digital and in person platform and community dedicated to future print technology. Over 20,000 people per month read our articles, listen to our podcasts, view our TV features, click on our e-newsletters and attend our in-person and virtual events. We hope to see you at one of our future in-person events:FuturePrint TECH: Industrial Print: 21-22 January '26, Munich, Germany

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• #289 - 3D, 4D and Beyond: Chemstream, IACS & IST INTECH Build a Material Jetting Demo for Future Industrial Print Munich

  Send us a textIn this special FuturePrint Podcast, Frazer is joined by three industry leaders who are teaming up to deliver a live 3D material jetting demonstrator at FuturePrint Industrial Print, Motorworld Munich (21–22 January 2026):Els Mannekens, Senior Formulation Chemist, ChemstreamJasmine Geerinckx, Co-Owner, IACSHolly Steedman, Business & Technology Development Director, IST INTECHTogether they unpack:Why partnerships matter: why no single supplier can deliver truly industrial inkjet alone, and how combining chemistry, print systems and curing unlocks robust solutions.What the Munich demonstrator will do: a compact 3D material jetting setup using a recirculating RICOH printhead, IACS InkDoc ink supplies, Chemstream’s object and water-soluble support inks, and IST INTECH’s UV LED curing – all running live on the show floor.Inside the chemistry: how ink formulation in 3D defines colour, mechanical strength, shrinkage, biocompatibility and even controlled release – and why multi-material printing demands carefully matched inks.The critical role of curing: Holly explains why curing strategy is often underestimated, how layer-by-layer UV LED control manages shrinkage and stress, and what happens when you get it wrong.Keeping the head healthy: Jasmine outlines how recirculating ink supply, stable pressure and temperature, and smart control interfaces keep industrial heads running reliably with minimal downtime.From 3D to 4D: Els shares emerging applications such as self-healing bandages and adaptive ergonomic tools, plus Holly highlights very real, right-now examples like printed dentures that address skills shortages and ageing populations.If you’re interested in material jetting, 3D/4D printing, industrial inkjet integration or cross-vendor collaboration, this episode offers a clear, practical look at what’s possible – and a preview of what you’ll see live in Munich.Listen on:Apple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyWhat is FuturePrint? FuturePrint is a digital and in person platform and community dedicated to future print technology. Over 20,000 people per month read our articles, listen to our podcasts, view our TV features, click on our e-newsletters and attend our in-person and virtual events. We hope to see you at one of our future in-person events:FuturePrint TECH: Industrial Print: 21-22 January '26, Munich, Germany

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• #288 - Kavalan and Leading the Transformation to PVC-Free Wide Format

  Send us a textIn this episode of the FuturePrint Podcast, Marcus Timson talks to Rob Karpenko, Director of Sales, Europe at Kavalan – the PVC-free banner brand that has become synonymous with measurable sustainability in wide format.Rob shares his journey as a long-time materials specialist and explains how Kavalan’s strategy has remained consistent: reduce water and energy use, tighten manufacturing efficiency and back every claim with independently audited data. He lifts the lid on the Kavalan Eco-Calculator, showing how printers and brands use it not only for ESG reporting but also as a powerful sales and marketing tool to quantify CO2, water and resource savings for every campaign.The conversation explores how legislation and culture are reshaping substrate choice, from Tallinn’s decision to mandate PVC-free external advertising from 2026 to rising demand in Asian markets. Rob is frank about where the US and parts of Europe still lag – and why printers themselves, rather than end consumers, are often the ones driving the switch.We discuss the crucial point that PVC-free no longer has to be a compromise. Rob shares case studies where Kavalan has been chosen primarily for performance – anti-curl behaviour, higher strength-to-weight ratios and better load performance – with the environmental benefits as an added bonus.You will also hear the story behind the first Kavalan Green Awards, spotlighting standout projects from Blue Rhine, Embrace and Format Graphique, including IKEA’s flagship Oxford Circus installation. These projects demonstrate that large-scale, complex and highly creative campaigns can be delivered without defaulting to traditional PVC.Finally, Rob talks about new products, expanding distribution, and his personal motivation for driving change – and offers a grounded, commercially realistic view of how the industry can move from “nice to have” to sustainability as standard.If you are a wide format printer, brand, retailer or event organiser looking to cut carbon without cutting quality, this is an essential listen.Listen on:Apple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyWhat is FuturePrint? FuturePrint is a digital and in person platform and community dedicated to future print technology. Over 20,000 people per month read our articles, listen to our podcasts, view our TV features, click on our e-newsletters and attend our in-person and virtual events. We hope to see you at one of our future in-person events:FuturePrint TECH: Industrial Print: 21-22 January '26, Munich, Germany

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• #287 - Rethinking AI: How Manufacturers Can Turn Hype into Real Productivity

  Send us a textIn this episode of the FuturePrint Podcast, Marcus Timson speaks with David Rochholz, consultant at Netlight and keynote speaker at the AI for Industrial Print Conference at FuturePrint Industrial Print in Munich. With a background in computer science and machine learning, Roccholz helps some of Europe’s largest organisations turn AI from a vague concept into practical business value.David explains how the evolution of AI — from early “big data” to today’s generative tools — has created both excitement and confusion. His core message is clear: before thinking about AI technology, companies must first understand their value chain. Only by examining the specific steps that create value can organisations identify where AI can augment, automate or accelerate their workflows.He shares real-world examples, including a case in aviation where AI dramatically improved aircraft ground-time planning. The human stayed in control, while AI acted as an “exoskeleton” that amplified human performance rather than replacing it.For industrial print, David argues the applications are vast: job classification, production scheduling, workflow optimisation, data clean-up, error detection and more. But AI also reveals uncomfortable truths about digital maturity. If data is inconsistent or fragmented, AI will expose the flaws instantly.He also tackles the common misconception that AI simply removes jobs. Instead, he says, AI removes repetitive tasks — freeing people to focus on creativity, innovation and problem-solving.For those beginning their AI journey, David recommends something simple: start experimenting. Play with ChatGPT, try tools like Lovable, observe the possibilities, and then begin imagining what happens when such tools are fed your company’s data automatically.This is a grounded, practical, and inspiring conversation that sets the stage for David’s talk in Munich — and a must-listen for anyone serious about AI’s impact on manufacturing.Listen on:Apple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyWhat is FuturePrint? FuturePrint is a digital and in person platform and community dedicated to future print technology. Over 20,000 people per month read our articles, listen to our podcasts, view our TV features, click on our e-newsletters and attend our in-person and virtual events. We hope to see you at one of our future in-person events:FuturePrint TECH: Industrial Print: 21-22 January '26, Munich, Germany

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• #286 - Data, Discipline and the Future of Inkjet: How Droptimize is Redefining Jetting Performance

  Send us a textIn this episode of the FuturePrint Podcast, we speak with Raphaël Wenger, co founder of Droptimize, a Swiss engineering company bringing a data driven workflow to one of the most complex corners of industrial inkjet: waveform optimisation.Wenger shares the origins of Droptimize, which grew out of years of hands on optimisation work at the iPrint Institute. The manual process of logging variables, testing parameters, and tracking results was slow and error prone. Droptimize was created to automate that workflow and give engineers reliable, searchable access to all waveform and jetting data. Today, the company provides both optimisation services and drop watching instruments with integrated data management.We explore the challenges of industrial inkjet development, from the sheer number of parameters involved to the difficulty of working at high frequencies and long throw distances. Wenger discusses how Droptimize has enabled customers to unlock new performance levels, including a recent automotive printhead project where Droptimize identified a completely new waveform that is now in commercial use.The conversation also covers broader industry trends, including the rise of data driven development, increasing interest from ink manufacturers, and the movement toward automated or self optimising workflows. Wenger gives insight into emerging applications such as robotics based direct to shape printing and the long term potential of bioprinting and tissue engineering.Looking ahead, Raphael sees three major trends shaping the future of inkjet applications. First, direct-to-shape printing is gaining momentum and often involves long-distance jetting—a technology that needs optimized waveforms to maintain print quality over extended printing gaps. Second, high-viscous jetting is emerging, and these applications often rely on multiple pulses to shear-thin the ink until jetting is achieved. When combined with direct-to-shape, this will enable the use of inks similar to paints for decorating complex 3D objects. Finally, he sees long-term potential in biomedical applications, an emerging frontier where inkjet technology could play a transformative role in tissue engineering. The scalability of inkjet is particularly well suited for this, as it can print very fine structures—such as blood capillaries—at dimensions matching those of living tissue.Raphael also previews his presentation at FuturePrint Industrial Print in Munich, where he will demonstrate new Droptimize capabilities including misting analysis, high frequency stability testing, and the company’s nozzle navigator for rapid full head characterisation.This is an essential listen for anyone involved in inkjet integration, ink development, waveform optimisation, or advanced industrial printing.Listen on:Apple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyWhat is FuturePrint? FuturePrint is a digital and in person platform and community dedicated to future print technology. Over 20,000 people per month read our articles, listen to our podcasts, view our TV features, click on our e-newsletters and attend our in-person and virtual events. We hope to see you at one of our future in-person events:FuturePrint TECH: Industrial Print: 21-22 January '26, Munich, Germany

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