Set to take place on 13-14 November 2013 in Cologne, Germany, the two-day event will focus on developments within the industrial sector catalysed by 3D printing and digital inkjet production.

The organisers claim InPrint will analyse the opportunities presented by industrial print applications spanning issues such as additive manufacturing, or decorative surface imaging.

Marcus Timson, director of FM Brooks, said: "For future print technologies and technical print, whether inkjet or screen, there is currently no dedicated event and community that connects technological innovators with strategic industrial decision makers and pioneering print entrepreneurs. This gap will now be filled with the launch of InPrint 2013."

FM Brooks has involved print technology manufacturers, print businesses and consultants in the development of InPrint 2013, details of which will be revealed in the coming weeks.

According to Rob Haak, founder of dotrix and now general manager of inkjet consultancy Spikix, which was a member of the InPrint development group, there is a "huge transformation" taking place within the manufacturing sector.

"The role that inkjet can play within this new shift is significant, leading to innovative inkjet applications and further ink and fluid developments to address the end-user requirements for these exciting opportunities in the industrial printing markets," he added.

Last year, FM Brooks, which is headed up by former Fespa Event directors Frazer Chesterman and Marcus Timson, unveiled EcoPrint Live 2012.

The show, which will take place in Berlin from 26-27 September 2012, will place an emphasis on sustainability through "efficiency, the reduction of waste, implementation of effective process management and a committed, dynamic sales and marketing campaign".

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