In this article, Refik Telhan examines the growing challenge of observer metameric mismatch in soft proofing, particularly as wide color gamut (WCG) displays become more prevalent in the graphic arts industry.

Details on the new G7+™ System Certification Program, designed to evaluate a candidate system’s ability to calibrate and/or validate printing systems to G7+ specification.

The United States Department of Labor (DOL) kicked off 2026 by publishing six opinion letters on January 5, from the Wage and Hour Division (WHD). These letters help employers and workers understand how existing laws and regulations will be interpreted and enforced by the federal government. Five of the six letters could apply to companies in the printing industry.

Just like clockwork, the start of a new year brings two important Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordkeeping requirements that printing operations must be aware of and comply with if they qualify. These involve the completion, posting and submission of certain separate, but related, recordkeeping forms. The two key dates are February 1 and March 2.

Planet Group, a provider of innovative and sustainable packaging and marketing-at-retail solutions, has expanded its digital print capabilities with the installation of a Domino X630i digital aqueous inkjet corrugated press at Hughes Decorr, part of the Planet Group of companies in Concord, Ontario Canada.

Engineered Printing Solutions (EPS), a leading innovator in Direct-to-Object (DTO) industrial printing, announced the sale of its 100th single-pass DTO inkjet production system, marking a major step in the manufacturing industry’s shift from analog decoration to high-speed digital production.

TXP, a leading provider of custom heat transfers and decorating solutions, announces the launch of the STAHLS’ MerchMaker™ 15" x 15" Heat Press, expanding its popular entry-level heat press with a larger format built for growing apparel businesses.

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) is pleased to announce AlphaGraphics South Charlotte has added a new AccurioJet 30000 HS-UV inkjet press to bring the latest digital printing capabilities to their customers and prepare for their next generation to run the family business, an AlphaGraphics franchise.

Global volumes in commercial printing are continuing to develop steadily. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is driving this development with its digital innovations and is expanding its portfolio for industrial digital printing with the new Jetfire 75, which is now available.

Epson introduced its first expansion to the SureColor® G-Series wide-format direct-to-film (DTFilm) printer line with the SureColor G9070. Designed to keep DTFilm production moving, the SureColor G9070 is engineered for reliable, non-stop performance, consistent color, and minimal maintenance so garment decorators and print shop owners can focus on creating high-quality apparel.