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Manufacturers in this sector are relying on sales of smaller machines to tide them over to better times, discovers Nosmot Gbadamosi

The sector has had few new innovations, but has much to offer printers looking to bring more processes in-house, finds Nosmot Gbadamosi

The switch to processless plates is gathering momentum as the financial and environmental benefits become clearer, writes Nosmot Gbadamosi

The experts agree that print still has a place in direct marketing, but it now needs to fulfil a more flexible role, finds Nosmot Gbadamosi

Ink manufactures are finding it hard not to pass on rising costs to printers and new web offset products tough to find, discovers Nosmot Gbadamosi

Sales in CTP kit are beginning to recover as domestic confidence improves and overseas buyers adopt new technologies, writes Nosmot Gbadamosi

Difficulties in finding funding mean that much of the secondhand kit coming to the market is going overseas, writes Nosmot Gbadamosi

Traditionally reserved for high-volume runs, these presses are now able to compete with other processes on cost and speed, says Nosmot Gbadamosi

Tracking print with management workflow is an essential tool in today's tough market, finds Nosmot Gbadamosi

As printers keep their presses for longer, work has increased for engineers, but they face stiff competition from manufacturers, finds Nosmot Gbadamosi

Faster and higher-quality digital printers are attracting interest from companies looking to diversify, writes Nosmot Gbadamosi

Rising raw material prices and the credit crunch are forcing manufacturers to pass on higher costs to their customers, discovers Nosmot Gbadamosi

While Ipex showcased the latest hard proofing technology, soft proofing continues to raise its game to compete, discovers Nosmot Gbadamosi

The digital market continues to respond to demands for faster speeds and higher quality with increasing success, writes Nosmot Gbadamosi