The wide-format printing industry thrives on innovation, and there is no better place to witness the future of production than on the floor of major international trade shows. Events like FESPA in Europe and PRINTING United in North America are the proving grounds for new technology. For Neolt Factory, these print industry events are an opportunity to demonstrate how our advanced wide format finishing solutions are solving the most pressing bottlenecks for print service providers worldwide.

The Shift Toward Automation

If there was one overarching theme at recent shows, it was the absolute necessity of automation. As printer manufacturers like HP, Canon, and Ricoh continue to push the boundaries of speed and quality, the finishing department has become the critical chokepoint. At both FESPA and PRINTING United, Neolt Factory's booth was a hub of activity as attendees sought out solutions to automate their workflows and reduce labor costs.

Highlights from the Show Floor

The Canon Colorado Inline Workflow was one of the major draws. Attendees watched as the Colorado printed continuously, feeding media directly into the Neolt XY Matic Trim Plus via our specialized buffer loop. The ability to go from a blank roll to perfectly squared, finished sheets without a single operator touching the media was a revelation for high-volume producers.

Neolt XY Matic Trim Plus 3300

Superwide 3.3-meter finishing system showcased at FESPA 2025 Berlin. Continuous roll-to-sheet automation for outdoor advertising and retail graphics.

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The HP Latex R Series Feeder & Stacker drew massive crowds. Seeing a heavy 4x8 panel automatically lifted, aligned, printed, and stacked demonstrated exactly how shops can achieve hands-free, continuous rigid media production.

DTF Finishing Automation was a focal point for the apparel decoration community. Our dedicated Neolt XY DTF Trimmer showed firsthand how automating the cutting of DTF gang sheets can drastically increase daily output.

The Neolt XY Matic Trim Plus 3300 — our 3.3-meter superwide finishing system — attracted attention from large-format producers seeking to automate the finishing of jumbo-width prints for outdoor advertising and retail graphics.

Industry Resources

Stay connected with the latest wide-format industry news through our trusted media partners:

• FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 — Barcelona, May 19–22
• PRINTING United Alliance
• ISA Sign Expo
• World Imaging News