the gap between the Ciervo and Tauro range of printers. The system includes a seven-colour plus white ink set and is made to handle a broad range of media and can deliver versatility, productivity, and premium print quality. The Stand will also feature solutions such as the Anapurna Ciervo H2500, as well as the latest release of Asanti workflow (v8) which includes more automation, smarter media handling, extended cutter support, improved colour rendering, and advanced job sorting and layout capabilities. Based on Stand B140 in Hall 3, swissQprint will also be on hand to showcase how its Generation 5 flatbed printers can enable growth and push profitability. This year the company is highlighting its motto ‘Made for Winners – Loved by Thousands’ which is meant to reflect how users worldwide place their trust in Swiss-made products. On the stand, visitors can experience the Kudu and Karibu 2 live in action, plus visitors can see the potential of neon prints and colour changing effects with its gallery of applications and large-format offerings. Carmen Eicher, chief sales and marketing officer at swissQprint, says: “With flatbed Generation 5, we have the right solution for businesses all along the scale – from small operations to industrial production environments.” Speaking of the presses on display, Eicher says: “Two flatbed sizes, tiered productivity levels up to 341 m²/h, and modular expandability make these systems a secure, scalable investment.” Elsewhere will be solutions for diversification such as Inkcups, which will be showcasing products from its direct-to-object product portfolio including the X5-T High Throw flatbed UV digital printer which debuted at FESPA 2025, as well as the Helix ONE benchtop cylindrical DTO printer. The company can be found of Stand B39 in Hall 3. Other notable exhibitors include PLASTGrommet (Stands A141 and A145, Hall 3) which is building on its success and new releases from 2025, as well as eurolaser which will be focusing on large-format laser systems, intelligent camera technology, and automated solutions on Stand A140 in Hall 3. Finally, Epson will be showcasing a raft of solutions that cover many of the different areas of this year’s show, including solutions for textile and dye-sublimation, DTF and DTG, signage, and UV printing. Exhibiting on Stand C75, Epson will have a “major focus” on textile and will preview two upcoming dye-sublimation developments which will be unveiled formally in early May, including a new compact, desktop dye sublimation printer made for businesses to produce small, personalised items, and short-run products. Epson will also features its recently announced SureColor SC-V4000 A1+ UV flatbed printer, which expands its UV offering and supports applications including fine art, photography, and signage. Other products including the SC-G9000 and SC-G6000 DTF printers, as well as the SC-V4000 UV printer. Get Ready for Barcelona So, whether you are looking to explore new markets like textile print, corrugated packaging, or vinyl wrapping – it’s clear that FESPA 2026 hopes to have a bit of everything you may desire. The new events are testament to an evolving industry, and as stated at the start of this feature, gives real value for money for visitors, something particularly important not just for events, but also for those looking to invest in new machinery, software, or consumables, due to the pressures on costs and logistics everyone is currently facing. To find out more about what you can experience when visiting Barcelona, you can check out this edition’s Adventures in Sign Painting on pages 31 to 33, or you can read about hardware from other FESPA exhibitors in this issue’s Under the Hood (pages 19 to 20) or our feature on flatbed printers (pages 50 to 53). 39 www.signlink.co.uk Issue 264 - April | May 2026 FESPA 2026 PREVIEW | DAVID OSGAR ▲Epson will be showcasing a raft of solutions for textile and dyesublimation, DTF and DTG, signage, and UV printing ‘Nos vemos en Barcelona!’ This year’s show takes place between May 19th and 22nd, at the Fire de Barcelona, Spain across Halls 2 and 3 Factoid
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