In the 12 months since PrintWeek first took a serious look at the prospects for 3D printing, the market has both evolved and stayed pretty much the same.

Digital printer PNG Digital has invested in an HP Z6200 photo printer to support its continued growth.

Datagraphic has become the first company in the UK to acquire the Xerox Rialto 900 inkjet press as part of a seven-figure investment in new printing equipment.

Kodak has launched what it claims is the world’s fastest black and white inkjet press, the Kodak Prosper 1000 Plus.

Real Digital is due to take delivery of two Palamides Sima 220 automatic tray fillers this week on top of four recently installed models to bump up its production capabilities.

Metromail has invested more than £6m in Canon technology in a major overhaul of its digital production environment.

Printer and bookbinder Deanprint has invested in a bespoke Smyth Magnum 75 large-format book sewing machine to increase production capacity.

Canon Europe has launched the Océ ColorStream 3000 Z, a high-speed commercial inkjet printing system, at Hunkeler Innovationdays in Lucerne, Switzerland last week.

Muller Martini has unveiled its new Vareo perfect binder at Hunkler Innovationdays, held in Lucerne, Switzerland earlier this week.

Hull-based carton manufacturer Kingston Carton has invested in a Tharstern MIS in order to support growth and improve customer service.