Artificial intelligence, automation, digital printing for packaging, flexible production and the integration of technology, data and people are redefining how the industry produces and competes. We have analysed the signals from the Asian market observed at the World Print & Communication Congress and K PRINT 2026, held in South Korea.
Sustainability that pays off
What reduces environmental impact can also improve efficiency. Sustainability is seen as an investment with a return: less waste, lower energy consumption, less stock and less overproduction.
Workflow automation
Automation is moving towards end-to-end connectivity, bringing ERP, MIS, prepress, machines, quality control, finishing and logistics together in a single workflow.
AI applied to processes
Artificial intelligence is extending into areas such as predictive maintenance, quality control, planning and data management, helping to anticipate issues and make better decisions.
Digital printing gains ground
Digital printing is expanding into new fields: packaging, labels, textiles, large format and direct-to-object printing.
Competitiveness lies in the ecosystem
The difference no longer lies only in the machine, but in how technology, software, data, automation and people come together to transform production. A vision that ties in directly with what we will see at Graphispag 2027: the future of the graphic arts industry will continue to be built in Barcelona.
Signals from Asia
- Sustainability that improves efficiency
- End-to-end connected workflows
- AI in maintenance, quality and planning
- Digital printing reaching new fields
Discover all the latest industry developments at Graphispag 2027
4–7 May 2027 · Gran Via, Fira de Barcelona