The FuturePrint Industrial Print CONFEX, scheduled for January 21–22, 2026, took a significant step forward with a recent stakeholder meeting that brought together technology developers, solution providers, and end users. The focus of the meeting was to ensure the event aligns with real-world commercial opportunities in the rapidly evolving industrial print sector. A key outcome of the discussions was the identification of four core verticals that will anchor the CONFEX: automotive, medtech, defence, and EV battery technologies. These sectors were chosen for their high growth potential and the significant value that industrial print—spanning functional, decorative, and additive applications—can deliver within them.
Core Verticals and Market Insights
- Automotive: The automotive industry presents unique demands for industrial print, particularly in terms of materials performance and durability. Solutions that enhance functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability are critical in this sector, which is increasingly focused on innovation and efficiency.
- Medtech: Traceability and compliance are paramount in the medtech sector, where industrial print can play a vital role in ensuring product safety, regulatory adherence, and efficient production processes.
- Defence: Durability and precision are essential in defence applications, where industrial print technologies must meet stringent standards for performance and reliability.
- EV Battery Technologies: As the electric vehicle market expands, industrial print applications are emerging as key enablers in the production of advanced batteries, contributing to efficiency, scalability, and innovation.
The meeting highlighted the importance of understanding the specific demands of each sector to ensure that the CONFEX addresses the most pressing challenges and opportunities in industrial print.
Voices from the Industry
Frazer Chesterman, Co-Founder of FuturePrint, emphasized the significance of the meeting in shaping the event’s direction:
“Industrial print is evolving fast—and this meeting was a crucial step in ensuring the CONFEX reflects where the real opportunities are. By bringing the right people together in the right setting, we’re creating an event with real purpose and direction.”
Mikael Boedler of Inkatronic expressed enthusiasm about the event:
“Joining the group today and seeing the venue has got me really excited about this event. We’re looking forward to showcasing our technology to an industrial print audience in January 2026.”
Critical Enablers: Sustainability, Automation, and Digitalisation
The discussions also underscored the importance of sustainability, automation, and digitalisation as critical enablers across all sectors. These themes are expected to play a central role at the CONFEX, reflecting their growing significance in driving innovation and efficiency in industrial print applications.
Venue and Future Collaboration
The event will take place at the Kohlebunker venue within Motorworld Munich, a spacious and versatile location that aligns with the event’s vision. The FuturePrint team expressed gratitude to all participants and looks forward to continued collaboration as plans for the CONFEX progress.
In summary, the meeting provided valuable insights into the commercial opportunities in industrial print and laid the groundwork for an event that will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to explore the latest advancements and applications in automotive, medtech, defence, and EV battery technologies. With a focus on sustainability, automation, and digitalisation, the FuturePrint Industrial Print CONFEX aims to be a pivotal platform for driving the future of industrial print.
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