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TABLE OFCONTENTS Introduction Summary Trends Overview The Inkjet Revolution Packaging Innovations in theCommercial Print Industry Print Design Trends for 2025 Workflow Solutions Robotic Process Automation Recap SumnerOne Large FormatProduction Product Line SumnerOne Production PrintProduct Line About the Authors “As time passes,technologyevolves. Theprinters of todayrise to meet thechallenges oftomorrow.” INTRODUCTION Advancing technology continues toelevate the quality of commercialprinting. In the pursuit of efficiency,companies aim to acquire printersthat are effective in both functionand cost-effectiveness. To meet growing demands, printermanufacturers have introducedcomplex technology, expandedfeature sets for greatercustomization, and adoptedsustainability-driven productionmethods. In today’s rapidly evolving market,being competitive demands morethan just keeping up;beingcompetitive requires stayingahead. This comprehensive guide exploresthe latest trends and technologiesin digital printing, highlightingsolutions to customer demands andinnovations shaping the industry. Discover how to expand services,streamline workflows, and upgradeprinters to boost efficiency anddeliver exceptional customer value SUMMARY As a dynamic market industry,commercial printing ischaracterized by growing anddiverse customer demands, fromexpectations of faster turnaroundtimes in printers to higher qualityoutputs. As a result, the globalprinting industry continues toexpand steadily, with a globalmarket value of $501.4 billion as of2024 and a projected compoundannual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2%from 2025-2030.¹ This growth reflects adaptability,primarily driven by constantinnovations, which compelscompanies to pursue betterfeatures, giving life to the trendsprevalent at present time. CONVERGENCE: FUSINGFEATURES INTO ONE Multifunctional printers haveconsistently addressed diversedemands. Companies focusing onspecific printing segments—such aspackaging, textiles, or labels—arenow exploring opportunities toexpand their services. Recent statistics show that of 517service providers, 93% have notedopportunities to include othersegments, with about 32% alreadytaking steps to expand to includethose segments and 39% interestedin researching such opportunities.² Combining those segments—fromfeatures like cloud integration,advanced finishing options inauto-stapling or hole punching, and thelike—into one device is labeled“convergence.” This convergenceaids in streamlining printingmethods like digital printing. “Convergence isabout fulfillment:the more servicesyou offer, themore needs youcan fulfill.” TRENDSOVERVIEW Starting in 2025, the growingdemand for advanced printingtechnology will drive significantinnovation across the industry. From automation and AI-drivenworkflows to sustainabilityinitiatives and next-generationinkjet solutions, print providers areadapting to meet evolvingcustomer needs. As businesses seek greaterefficiency, cost-effectiveness, andenvironmental responsibility, hereare the key trends poised to shapethe future of printing DIGITAL PRINTING: AMODERN MARVEL Digital printing is the printingmethod that directly transfersdigital files onto a print surface. Itallows for the rapid production ofprinted material by bypassing theneed for physical printing plates orfilm, which offers a quicker processfor on-demand printing. A key strength of digital printing isthat it supports a wide range ofmedia types in standard paper,textiles, and even plastics. Its value in today’s society can beappreciated in daily activities;digital printing enables quickturnaround times for documents,allowing faster production forbusinesses that require essentialdocuments in a short amount oftime. In addition, as pertinent documentsbecome requirements for multiplepositions concerning livelihood,such as employment, consumersare provided ample printingavailability through digital printing. In the past few years, digitalprinting has steadily increased insales. In 2023, its estimated globalmarket size was valued at $39.63billion, and it’s projected to grow to$87.21 billion by 2030, with a CAGRof 11.9%.⁴ This implies a growingdemand in the market as the yearsgo by. THE DOMINANT PRINTINGMETHOD: DIGITAL VSOFFSET PRINTING Printing methods influenceequipment choices due to specifictechnological requirements. Forinstance, 3D printing is aspecialized technology used formanufacturing custom products,while screen printing is commonlyused for printing on t-shirts. Offset printing remains the mostdominant printing method. It’s thepreferred method for large-scaleproduction, such as printing booksor magazines.³ However, anotherprinting method—digital printing—continues to gain traction as thepreferred option for shorter printruns and personalized printing. Recent technological advancementssuggest that digital printing maysoon overtake offset printing,plausibly due to increased potentialin integrating digital workflows,which provide