FuturePrint Podcast

• #270 Digital Inkjet Print for Packaging & Labels: Opening Minds & Changing the Narrative

  Send us a textIn this special episode of the FuturePrint Podcast, recorded ahead of Labelexpo, Marcus Timson is joined by Dr. Simon Daplyn and Allan Bendall from Sun Chemical to explore a bold new campaign designed to showcase the true potential of digital inkjet in packaging and labels.Simon explains why Sun Chemical has shifted the conversation away from technical minutiae toward the bigger story: how inkjet can deliver real business value for converters and brands. From flexible workflows and SKU agility to connected packaging and data-driven engagement, digital print is positioned not as a replacement for analogue, but as a powerful complement that brings flexibility, efficiency, and new creative opportunities.Allan introduces Sun Chemical’s new “toolkit” of fully finished packaging samples—including labels, pouches, flow wraps, and cartons—developed in collaboration with OEM and supply-chain partners. Using vibrant fruit-themed designs and variable data, the samples demonstrate the versatility of inkjet: the ability to print high-quality packaging with virtually infinite variation, minimal waste, and a seamless path from concept to finished product.Together, Simon and Allan underline how Sun Chemical is enabling the industry to rethink print not just as a process, but as a platform for brand storytelling, consumer engagement, and sustainable production.If you’re heading to Labelexpo, don’t miss Sun Chemical at Hall 3, Stand D92 to see the campaign in action and experience the future of digital packaging first-hand.Listen on:Apple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyWhat is FuturePrint? FuturePrint is a digital and in person platform and community dedicated to future print technology. Over 15,000 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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• #269 Inside Nazdar’s OEM Inks – Chemistry, Collaboration, and the Future of Inkjet

  Send us a textIn this episode of the FuturePrint Podcast, we welcome back Martin Burns, who represents the OEM inks division at Nazdar. While Nazdar is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading ink manufacturers, its OEM business plays a more behind-the-scenes but strategically vital role in shaping the future of industrial inkjet.Martin explains how the OEM group works closely with printer and printhead manufacturers, system integrators, and other partners across the inkjet ecosystem. Unlike the mainstream distribution side of the business, which follows a traditional product development cycle, the OEM division is about co-creation: embedding chemistry expertise into the earliest stages of hardware design. In many cases, Nazdar effectively becomes the “chemistry department” for its partners, providing direct access to R&D specialists and offering solutions that de-risk new product launches.The conversation highlights how agility and innovation underpin this approach. From ultra-high viscosity inks that unlock new industrial applications, to sustainability-driven solutions such as faster-drying water-based inks, Martin demonstrates how chemistry is enabling inkjet to enter new markets—from packaging and textiles to additive manufacturing and functional deposition.Looking ahead, Martin sees major opportunities in water-based packaging, functional coatings, and industrial manufacturing, where inkjet is increasingly valued not for decoration but for its ability to deposit precise fluids that make devices work.“We’re not just selling ink. In many cases, we’re acting as the chemistry department for our partners.” – Martin Burns, Nazdar OEM InksListen on:Apple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyWhat is FuturePrint? FuturePrint is a digital and in person platform and community dedicated to future print technology. Over 15,000 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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• #268 Counting Carbon: How CarbonQuota is Inspiring Print to Change for Good

  Send us a textThe printing industry stands at a critical environmental crossroads, with both opportunities and challenges ahead. In this illuminating conversation, Dominic Harris, CEO of CarbonQuota, returns to the FuturePrint Podcast to reveal how carbon measurement is fundamentally transforming the print and packaging sectors.With over three decades in print, Harris brings both deep industry knowledge and a pragmatic sustainability perspective. He explains why accurate carbon footprinting is no longer optional—driven not only by looming legislation in the EU, North America, and beyond, but also by brand-led procurement policies from companies like Lego, Ikea, and Amazon.Harris demystifies the complexity of CO₂e calculations, showing how every stage—materials, energy use, production processes, and logistics—affects a product’s impact. He warns that relying on averages can create errors of up to 60%, undermining credibility and potentially leading to accusations of greenwashing.The conversation explores how automation and integration with MIS/ERP platforms are making product-level carbon reporting faster, cheaper, and more accurate—freeing up resources and helping printers win business in an increasingly sustainability-focused marketplace. Harris stresses that collaboration across the supply chain is essential, with low-carbon materials, greener transport, and technology partnerships accelerating change.The episode also highlights CarbonQuota’s role as a founding partner of the Manifesto for More Sustainable Print, a practical framework designed to help printers take their first steps towards decarbonisation without unnecessary complexity.Whether you’re running a large print group or a small independent shop, Harris’s advice is clear: start measuring now, secure leadership buy-in, and position your business to meet growing demands from both regulators and customers.A must-listen for anyone in print or packaging who wants to understand where the industry is heading—and how to stay ahead.Listen on:Apple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyWhat is FuturePrint? FuturePrint is a digital and in person platform and community dedicated to future print technology. Over 15,000 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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• #267 Lighting Up New Possibilities with Excelitas at LabelExpo

  Send us a textIn this episode of the FuturePrint Podcast, Marcus Timson is joined by Rob Karsten, EMEA Director for Advanced Lighting Systems at Excelitas, to explore how the company’s expanded product range is transforming print curing.Since acquiring Phoseon Technology nearly three years ago—and later Noblelight from Heraeus—Excelitas has built one of the most comprehensive curing portfolios in the industry. By uniting UV, LED, infrared, excimer, and thermal technologies under a single brand, Excelitas now offers printers and converters an unparalleled ability to tailor solutions to their specific needs.Rob explains how this broadening of capability allows Excelitas to address the full spectrum of curing requirements, from high-performance UV inkjet to aqueous coatings and hybrid press configurations. With the expertise of former Noblelight specialists in infrared and the longstanding UV LED knowledge of the Phoseon team, customers benefit from a unified source of deep technical know-how and practical application support.Looking ahead to LabelExpo in Barcelona, Rob previews the launch of Nexus II—an enhanced UV LED curing platform with new form factors, improved performance, and advanced data integration for predictive maintenance and Industry 4.0 workflows. He also discusses the resilience of the label sector, where efficiency, energy savings, and performance upgrades—such as converting arc-lamp presses to UV LED—are driving strong demand for retrofit solutions.From hybrid press trends to the economics of energy savings, Rob shares insights into how curing technology is evolving to meet the challenges of tighter margins, sustainability goals, and increasingly complex print applications.If you’re attending LabelExpo, this episode offers a valuable preview of what to expect from Excelitas, and why their “one supplier, every solution” approach is lighting up new possibilities for the future of print.Listen on:Apple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyWhat is FuturePrint? FuturePrint is a digital and in person platform and community dedicated to future print technology. Over 15,000 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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• #266 Digital Print’s Second Coming in Decorative Surfaces – with Marc Graindourze, Agfa

  Send us a textIn this episode of the FuturePrint Podcast, we sit down with Marc Graindourze, Senior Business Manager for Industrial Inks at Agfa, to explore the opportunities and challenges of digital print in the decorative surfaces market.Marc has spent more than a decade focused on decorative applications and brings deep insight into where digital printing is gaining traction—covering flooring, furniture, edge banding, wall panels, and beyond. He explains how inkjet is moving from niche to mainstream as producers seek greater design freedom, shorter lead times, and more sustainable workflows.A central theme is the shift from analogue gravure to single-pass digital, enabling faster time-to-market and reduced waste. Marc highlights how today’s inkjet systems offer lower consumption, improved colour management, and batch-to-batch consistency, making them economically viable for manufacturers. He also emphasises the crucial role of ink chemistry, noting that decorative printing demands a different colour palette, tuned for subtle wood tones, pastel shades, and long-term indoor stability.We also discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping design workflows, creating new levels of variety and randomisation that are impossible with traditional printing methods. AI-generated designs, coupled with inkjet’s flexibility, are helping brands deliver richer choice to consumers while managing production risk more effectively.Sustainability is never far from the conversation. From UV LED curing and reduced waste, to water-based inks for décor papers, Marc outlines how digital print is aligning with industry standards and brand-owner requirements for greener production.This is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of decorative surfaces—where innovation, creativity, and economics converge to position inkjet as a truly competitive alternative.Listen on:Apple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyWhat is FuturePrint? FuturePrint is a digital and in person platform and community dedicated to future print technology. Over 15,000 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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