Our Most Powerful Update is Now Live. What's New in OnPrintShop v12.0 – Learn More!

Back to Blog Page

What to Expect at Printing United Expo 2024: Future of Printing

Blog | 2 Sep 2024
What to Expect at Printing United Expo 2024

Quick Summary: Are you wondering about how your experience at PRINTING United Expo 2024 would be and what innovations or learnings can be expected from the event. Don’t worry, as we will be discussing all these points in this quick blog. Read on for insights!

The highly anticipated event of the year conducted by PRINTING United Alliance is around the corner and several print enthusiasts from around the world are gearing up to attend this remarkable trade show.

Printing United 2024 Event Details: 📅 Date: September 10-12th, 2024, 📍 Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

This event will bring together experts, professionals, enthusiasts and suppliers of the printing industry under one roof.

In this article, we will delve into the evolution of the print sector, the top trends reshaping its future, and the futuristic innovations to expect at PRINTING United 2024.

On this Page
  1. The Evolution of the Printing Industry
  2. Major Print Trends to Witness at PRINTING United Expo 2024
  3. Print Innovations to Expect at PRINTING United 2024
  4. Key Sessions and Speakers at PRINTING United 2024
  5. Summing it Up!

The Evolution of the Printing Industry

From ancient cave art to 3D printing technologies, the printing industry has evolved significantly with a rich history. As of 2024, modern print businesses are adapting to innovative advancements including print automation, sustainable printing methods, 3D printing, and AI integrated systems.

Digital transformation has enabled customers to conveniently personalize and order print products online. In today’s world, print shops can seamlessly adopt new technologies like web2print software and integrate it with third party applications to scale print business growth and reach more customers.

Major Print Trends to Witness at PRINTING United Expo 2024

The popular trends that are gaining traction in the printing market are given below.

1. 3D Printing

The 3D printing technology has advanced over the years and has become a popular option for print businesses nowadays, due to its capability for seamlessly creating structures and prototypes.

This technology is being adopted across various industries including aerospace, defence, automotive, medical, consumer goods, and industrial goods.

The 3D printing trend is poised to bring improved capabilities with faster printing speeds, high resolution, large build volumes, and the ability to create complex designs in future.

2. Integration of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)

  • AR applications in printing include -

Creation of interactive print materials, retail catalogs with 3D product views, marketing campaigns with scannable AR codes.

  • Applications of VR include -

Virtual prototyping and design testing, customer virtual showrooms for product customization, VR-assisted design collaboration.

These technologies are highly beneficial for the printing industry and will have a huge demand in the future due to its capability for enhancing engagement, delivering information with interactive print media, and providing memorable experiences to customers.

3. The Impact of Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 can benefit the printing industry by providing increased agility of operation, efficient use of employees, digital data exchange, early detection of manufacturing problems, reduction of manufacturing costs & downtime, and optimizing print processes.

As per a recent survey, enterprises in the printing industry prefer Industry 4.0 technologies including additive manufacturing, virtual technologies, advanced robots, cloud computing, simulation, machine-to-machine communication, internet of things and data analytics.

Moreover, Industry 4.0 provides the technological infrastructure needed to create smart print factories that utilize the latest technologies for making printing faster, flexible, and responsive to customer demands.

4. AI in Printing Industry

AI powered systems are transforming the way print businesses operate due to its smart algorithms for print automation and workflow management.

Artificial intelligence in the printing industry is booming right now, because this technology can optimize print processes by providing high-end personalization, ensure predictive maintenance of equipment for preventing wear and tear, provide advanced image analysis for enhancing print quality and a lot more.

The future of AI trend in the printing industry might encompass a wide range of next-generation capabilities like AI-assisted designing tools and AI-managed printer networks.

Print Innovations to Expect at PRINTING United Expo 2024

The 2024 PRINTING United Expo will enable attendees to get firsthand experience of groundbreaking technologies and experience comprehensive knowledge sessions by print industry experts. Let’s have a quick look at the varied printing innovations that can be expected at the trade show.

1. Sustainability and Green Printing

Several exhibitors will be showcasing their sustainable products and solutions including advanced custom web to print software, consumable adhesives for large format printing, sustainable fabrics, natural wallcoverings and more.

On all the 3 days of the event, there will be educational sessions conducted on the topic of sustainable printing by their respective speakers as given below-

‘Navigating The Packaging Sustainability Landscape’ by Francer, Cory, Analyst at NAPCO Research, on Tuesday, September 10, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

‘Turning the Page on Sustainability: Paper’s Role in Your Environmental Messaging’ by VanSant, Jules on Wednesday, September 11, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

‘Navigating the Path to Sustainable Reporting’ by Osorio, Sara, PRINTING United Alliance on Thursday, September 12, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

2. Enhancing Print Quality and Efficiency

Several knowledge-building sessions will be conducted at the Expo to provide insights for enhancing operational efficiency, minimizing costs, and improving customer satisfaction. Topic of the session and their respective key speakers include -

  • Fenton, Howie, Howie Fenton Consulting for the session named ‘From a Production Consultant Perspective: How to Audit and Enhance Your Performance’ on Wednesday, September 11, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM.

  • Hutcheson, Don, President at HutchColor, LLC, for the session named G7+™, the World’s Best Calibration System, Made Better on Wednesday, September 11, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM.

  • Raffel, Jim, CEO and Color Management Consultant at ColorCasters, and Sapusek, Shelby, CMO and Color Management Consultant at ColorCasters LLC for the session named ‘The Confident Color Game Show! How Confident Are You About Your Color Knowledge?’ on Tuesday, September 10,12:00 PM - 12:45 PM.

3. The Future of Print Media and Packaging

A session named ‘Packaging Impressions Forum’ will be conducted on the first day of the trade show i.e. September, 11, 2024 where ideas and views on issues related to print packaging will be discussed.

Moreover, several exhibitors including web-to-print driven packaging software providers, manufacturers and suppliers of packaging will also be showcasing their innovative products and solutions.

Key Sessions and Speakers at PRINTING United Expo 2024

If you are a print enthusiast, don't miss out on print-specific sessions like ‘8 Key Mega Trends Driving Success in the Printing Industry’ by Schaefer, Peter, Founding Partner at New Direction Partners, ‘The AI Workshop for Printers’ by McAbee, Ryan, Pixel Dot Consulting and McGrew, Pat, CEO at The McGrewGroup Inc. and many more other sessions.

Around 46 notable speakers who are industry experts in the printing and graphics industry will be conducting these sessions on the 3 days of the event. These sessions will be based on varied segments including apparel decoration, commercial/publishing, functional printing (industrial applications or printed electronics), graphic & wide format, graphic installation, in-plant printing, label & packaging, mailing & fulfillment, and promotional products.

Summing it Up!PRINTING United 2024 promises to be a knowledge-filled and must-visit event, offering attendees the chance to experience futuristic technologies and participate in a wide range of informative sessions.Attendees can experience firsthand demonstrations of new product innovations, learn popular trends and game-changing strategies to propel their print business to new heights of success.Don’t miss this golden opportunity to join us at booth C719 and experience an unforgettable event!

FAQ's

Will there be firsthand demonstrations of new printing technologies at the Expo? Accordion Arrow

Are there any special events or networking opportunities during the Expo?Accordion Arrow

Will print businesses be recognized for their contributions to the printing industry at this event? Accordion Arrow

Share This Blog

FacebookTwitterLinkedInMail
Drive More Sales with #1 Web to Print Software.

Fill out the form to get personalized demo now.

By submitting this form, you agree to our Privacy Policy

Discover Unending Market Insights on W2P as an Industry, the Future of Print Commerce and Print Innovation