Digital printing now supports covert security features that go far beyond visible QR codes or standard taggants. Print providers can embed invisible digital watermarks, UV-reactive inks, microtext, and steganographic patterns directly into artwork. These features survive normal handling, remain undetected to the eye, and can be verified with specialized scanners or apps. Combined with variable-data inkjet serialization and automated inspection, they create layered defenses that make counterfeiting and diversion far more difficult.

High-speed variable-data inkjet now makes it practical to print books and catalogs only when they’re needed—down to a single personalized copy. With PDF/VT workflows and automated finishing, print providers can merge unique covers, localized inserts, and serialized codes at engine speed. This just-in-time model cuts inventory and waste, accelerates turnaround, and enables true mass customization.

Inkjet technology is reshaping textile production by enabling true one-off and short-run personalization. From direct-to-garment T-shirts to roll-to-roll fashion fabrics, print service providers can merge variable data—names, numbers, QR codes—directly in the RIP. Success requires precise color management, correct pretreatment, and matched ink chemistry (pigment, reactive, acid, or dye-sublimation). When integrated with automated workflows and finishing, variable-data inkjet delivers profitable, just-in-time textile products at industrial scale.

Print-on-demand, personalization, and web-to-print platforms are transforming how printers operate. Driven by changing consumer expectations, sustainability goals, and advances in digital technology, the industry is moving from mass-production to agile, data-driven workflows. From short-run on-demand jobs to variable data campaigns and interactive packaging, print providers are finding new ways to cut waste, improve turnaround, and deliver personalized experiences. DPi leads this shift by equipping clients with high-speed digital presses, VDP expertise, and online ordering solutions that keep print relevant and profitable in the digital age.

As commercial print volumes shrink, packaging has emerged as the printing industry’s growth engine. Driven by e-commerce, branding demands, and advances in digital printing, packaging is growing 9–11% globally—offsetting a 5% annual decline in traditional print. From personalized beverage labels to smart, serialized boxes, packaging is now a critical marketing and operational tool for brands. Print service providers are pivoting toward packaging to capture this growth, and DPi is helping them make the transition with cutting-edge inkjet technology, workflow automation, and variable data expertise.

mart packaging is rapidly moving from niche to mainstream in the direct-to-consumer (D2C) market, powered by affordable IoT sensors, AI-driven analytics, and the flexibility of digital printing. By integrating connected tags, QR codes, and real-time monitoring into packaging, brands can enhance traceability, reduce waste, and create personalized consumer experiences. For print service providers, this shift opens new opportunities to deliver value-added packaging solutions—especially when leveraging DPi’s high-speed variable data printing systems to produce unique, interactive packaging at scale.

Smart packaging is redefining the role of print in the supply chain. With high-speed inkjet and variable data printing, brands can now embed unique QR codes on every package—enabling real-time trackability, product authentication, and digital consumer interaction. This shift transforms packaging from static material into a dynamic platform for logistics visibility and marketing engagement. For packaging printers, it’s not just about printing graphics anymore—it’s about delivering data-rich, serialized experiences at scale.

The USPS is moving from traditional Intelligent Mail barcodes (IMb) to enhanced 2D “QR-style” codes, with a major transition deadline set for January 2025. This shift will impact mailing operations across shipping labels, meter indicia, and bulk mail categories. For printers and mail service providers, the change means upgrading hardware, updating software, and retraining staff to meet new USPS compliance standards. The new DataMatrix codes promise better tracking, higher scan reliability, and greater data capacity—unlocking efficiency, security, and even customer engagement opportunities. Early adoption is key to avoiding disruptions and staying competitive in the evolving mailstream.

As Kyocera restructures to shed non-core business units, its inkjet division is not only surviving, it’s thriving. With increased focus and investment in its printhead and production printer technologies, Kyocera is signaling long-term commitment to the digital print ecosystem. For OEMs, integrators, and end users, this strategic pivot means greater supply chain stability, more innovation, and a reliable partner at the heart of the inkjet landscape

Offset printing has long been the gold standard for quality and scale—but in today’s market, speed and flexibility are everything. This article breaks down how digital inkjet systems are overtaking offset in cost-efficiency, customization, and turnaround time. From packaging and labels to direct mail and books, see how high-speed inkjet presses are redefining industrial print workflows, and why many providers are making the shift now.

Packaging is no longer just functional — it’s personal, traceable, and interactive. Variable Data Printing (VDP) is the technology making that shift possible, allowing every package to carry unique codes, messages, or artwork at full production speed. From serialized traceability to personalized marketing and anti-counterfeit measures, VDP is changing how brands engage with consumers. This article explores how print buyers and operations leaders are leveraging VDP for flexibility, compliance, and competitive advantage.

COVID-era supply chain disruptions exposed the rigid limits of traditional offset printing. In response, printers and brands alike have accelerated their shift to on-demand digital workflows. This article explores how high-speed inkjet systems, automated prepress, and cloud-integrated job management are transforming labels, packaging, direct mail, and more — offering the agility, waste reduction, and localization needed in today’s volatile logistics environment.

Industrial inkjet printing has come a long way — evolving from experimental droplet systems into high-speed, high-resolution engines driving modern packaging, labeling, and direct mail. This deep dive traces the journey of inkjet technology, including key breakthroughs like thermal and piezo drop-on-demand methods, UV-curable inks, and the rise of variable data workflows. See how the printhead has become the cornerstone of digital precision — and why inkjet is no longer just an alternative to offset, but a leader in its own right.

Trade wars are no longer abstract—they’re hitting the paper industry hard. As tariffs rise across pulp and paper products worldwide, commercial printers face rising costs, material shortages, and logistical chaos. This article explores the scope of the disruption and outlines actionable strategies print businesses can use to stay ahead.

As newspapers worldwide abandon print in favor of digital delivery, the commercial printing industry faces a pivotal transformation. This article explores the economic, technological, and cultural drivers behind the decline of print newspapers—and how commercial printers are adapting, innovating, and finding new opportunities in packaging, direct mail, and beyond.

Generation Z – roughly those born between 1997 and 2012 – is the first fully digital-native generation.

In an age dominated by pixels and screens, a curious counter-trend is unfolding: old-school print techniques are making a comeback.

Food and pharma labeling rules are evolving fast. From new FDA allergen mandates to DSCSA serialization deadlines, find out what changes are coming and how variable inkjet can help you stay compliant.

Personalized print isn’t just a trend, it’s a proven ROI driver. Learn how variable data printing can deliver higher response rates, better targeting, and stronger results for your clients.

As digital fatigue rises, direct mail is making a powerful comeback. Discover why physical mail is outperforming digital ads and how DPi’s variable inkjet systems make it easy to scale, personalize, and win ROI.