Globalization questioned by almost half of those surveyed, with many advocating for trade barriers
Decline in trust and ambivalence likely a symptom exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic
For fair outcomes, governments need to work with local officials to create policies related to the environment, jobs and tax, expert says
Public perception of globalization has declined over the past two years, with almost half unsure of its benefits and more than one-third advocating for trade barriers.
Public opinion poll finds three in four think it will take at least two years for economies to recover and point to infrastructure, new jobs, and increased tourism as lead indicators
Responsibility to lead this economic recovery falls to both government and businesses, but civil society plays a crucial role and must not be left behind
Current trends towards green finance, ESG metrics and inclusivity practices point towards an inclusive and sustainable recovery
Constantly evolving value chains, market innovations, and cutting-edge technology developments have pushed 3D printing into the mainstream market. This type of production has surged in recent years, and a growing number of businesses use 3D printing solutions, allowing speed and flexibility while reducing costs.
The high-volume production of silica aerogel products is not a new business. Despite being known since the 1930s, the adoption of the ultralightweight insulator has faced many false-starts across the 20th century; the commercial ramp-up has only been seen in the last two decades, but it has still not been the rapid profitable expansion model that many hoped.
Higher market pulp, wood product, paper packaging and commodity paper prices will offset higher fiber, chemical, energy and transportation costs
Global demand for bio-derived solvents, pigments, additives, resins used in inks is accelerating fast as brands and print service providers across all segments look to minimise their impact on the environment.
bsolut Vodka’s paper bottle to revitalise declining paper and board pack type in West Europe spirit segment, says GlobalData
Robotics play a huge role in the manufacturing landscape today. A growing number of businesses use manufacturing robots to automate repetitive tasks, reduce errors, and enable their employees to focus on innovation and efficiency, causing the entire sector's impressive growth.
FuturePrint has announced the launch of the Vision Report 2021, which has drawn on the experiences, opinions, and predictions of the growing roster of FuturePrint partner businesses. The report includes reflections on 2020, a 2021 ‘Trend Watch’, print sector spotlights, and partner insights into leadership and adaptability.
– Full-scale production runs shift from tens to hundreds of thousands
– Additive manufacturing proven for supply chain resilience during the pandemic
– New materials expectations alongside growing applications
Worth a total of $743.4 billion in 2020, the global print industry will see this as a liminal year that will redefine its future across the 2020s. The coronavirus crisis will act to accelerate trends already evident in the market – a diminishing importance of publications and graphics work pushing print businesses towards packaging print, and the implementation of smarter, more digitised, short-run printing.
The global demand for thermal print equipment and consumables (direct thermal, thermal transfer, and dye diffusion thermal transfer) will reach $34.11 billion in 2020 according to the projection in the latest dedicated Smithers study – The Future of Thermal Printing to 2025.
Global HP study finds that digital manufacturing can drive economic growth, faster innovation, and more sustainable production
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