October 1, 2025 – The launch edition of FuturePrint Industrial Print, 21-22 January 2026, is already being hailed a success, with over 50 exhibiting companies and a three-track conference programme set to deliver a powerful new platform for the industrial print and advanced manufacturing community.

Taking place at the striking Kohle Bunker, Motorworld Munich, the event will highlight how industrial inkjet and digital deposition are enabling flexibility, agility, and efficiency not possible with analogue-only approaches. The strapline, “Industrial Print Technology for Advanced Manufacturing”, captures the mission: to showcase how print technology is unlocking new possibilities across multiple sectors.

A Smarter, Leaner Format
FuturePrint Industrial Print has been deliberately designed as an antidote to the traditional trade show. Large, expensive exhibitions can be exhausting and unwieldy. Here, the experience is streamlined: exhibitors enjoy a cost-effective, high-impact format, while visitors can achieve all they need in a single day.

Imagine peeling back the ceiling of the Kohle Bunker at Motorworld in Munich. Beneath lies the complete ecosystem of industrial print technology – inks, coatings, surface treatment technology, printheads, drive electronics, software and AI, curing solutions, additive manufacturing, engineering support, digital print engines, materials, and testing equipment. It’s a living showcase of how print has become central to modern production.

A World-Class Conference
At the heart of the event is a four-themed conference programme designed to inspire and inform:
1. AI & Intelligent Automation – How artificial intelligence and automation are driving smarter factories and more responsive production.
2. Packaging & Labels – Innovation in corrugated, carton, flexible, direct-to-shape, and security printing, with inkjet providing unmatched value.
3. Functional Printing & Additive Manufacturing – Breakthroughs in printed electronics, automotive, medtech, consumer electronics, white goods and advanced functional surfaces.
4. Decorative surfaces – Innovative print technology for flooring, walls and furnishing for construction, exteriors and interiors

Speakers include leading innovators, analysts, and manufacturers sharing case studies and real-world applications that underline the relevance of digital deposition today.

Who Will Attend?
The event is tailored for professionals from a wide array of sectors:
– Automotive and aviation
– Consumer electronics, medtech & white goods
– Packaging (labels, corrugated, carton, flexible)
– Décor, functional & additive (3D) printing
– Direct-to-shape and security printing

Whether you’re a CTO, CEO, R&D director, production director/manager, innovation lead, or technology scout, the event offers a rare chance to see, learn, and connect with the pioneers shaping the next generation of manufacturing.

Technology at the Right Time
The enthusiastic reception from the market is no accident. Industrial inkjet has matured into a robust, versatile technology that answers the most pressing production challenges: from sustainability and supply chain resilience to personalisation and customisation.

“Industrial digital print technology is no longer about its future potential – it’s about what is possible right now,” said Frazer Chesterman, Co-Founder, FuturePrint. “This event gives manufacturers a clear window into technologies that enable faster, leaner, and more profitable production.”

Key Differentiators
FuturePrint Industrial Print sets itself apart by offering:
– 50+ curated exhibitors – covering the full industrial print value chain.
– Compact, accessible format – efficient and cost-effective for exhibitors and visitors alike.
– High-value networking – decision-makers from across manufacturing sectors.
– Focused content – targeted conference streams addressing today’s production priorities.

Trailblazer Innovation Competition
Adding further excitement, the Trailblazer Innovation Competition will spotlight the most promising emerging technologies. Start-ups, scale-ups, and established innovators will compete for recognition as the industry’s next breakthrough solution, judged by a panel of experts and audience votes. This initiative ensures that attendees not only see today’s best-in-class but also gain insight into tomorrow’s game-changing ideas.

Curated Tech Tours
To help visitors navigate the diversity of solutions, curated Tech Tours will guide groups through themed exhibitor showcases. These structured tours make it easier to identify relevant technologies, meet the experts behind them, and understand their applications in real-world manufacturing scenarios.

This approach ensures the event delivers maximum value for time and investment – a refreshing alternative to the conventional trade show model.

Looking Ahead
The launch edition is more than a new event: it represents a new way of thinking about how technology platforms should be delivered – smarter, leaner, and aligned with real market needs. With such strong momentum, FuturePrint Industrial Print is set to become a fixture in the industrial print and advanced manufacturing calendar.

Readers can gain a complimentary pass to the event by using the following code when registering: FUTUREPRINTVIP

Register here: https://www.futureprint.events/futureprint-tickets/p/industrial-print

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