Author: Andrew Fetherman

Andy has over twenty years experience within the graphic arts industry. He has authored numerous articles and white papers focusing on digital trends and workflow solutions, and is a frequent contributor to industry publications. He also serves on the Advisory Board of Printing News magazine.

Revival of the North American Book Market

8.2 percent more printed books sold last year – several new softcover lines installed or sold by Muller Martini in 2020 and 2021: the book market in North America is showing pleasing growth despite (or because of) the corona pandemic.   Without exaggerating, the current positive trend can be described…

8.2 percent more printed books sold last year – several new softcover lines installed or sold by Muller Martini in 2020 and 2021: the book market in North America is showing pleasing growth despite (or because of) the corona pandemic.   Without exaggerating, the current positive trend can be described…

The virtual Inkjet Summit had several advantages

Due to the corona pandemic, in person trade fairs are currently not possible. The traditional Inkjet Summit in the USA was therefore held virtually – a completely new and valuable experience for Andy Fetherman, Vice President of Sales and Technology of Muller Martini North America. This year’s Inkjet Summit, a…

Due to the corona pandemic, in person trade fairs are currently not possible. The traditional Inkjet Summit in the USA was therefore held virtually – a completely new and valuable experience for Andy Fetherman, Vice President of Sales and Technology of Muller Martini North America. This year’s Inkjet Summit, a…

Today’s hybrid printing world demands flexible finishing solutions.

As today’s market transitions to shorter and shorter runs, books of one, customization and personalization, printers of all sizes are transitioning their business models, many offering customers standalone digital print capabilities in addition to offset. In order to optimize both capital investment and workflow—and achieve a greater competitive advantage—that trend…

As today’s market transitions to shorter and shorter runs, books of one, customization and personalization, printers of all sizes are transitioning their business models, many offering customers standalone digital print capabilities in addition to offset. In order to optimize both capital investment and workflow—and achieve a greater competitive advantage—that trend…

Finishing 4.0 is the future of finishing: The evolution of print—and printed products—demands a new finishing paradigm.

Today’s game-changing variabilities in the printing process, including inkjet technology and digital print manufacturing, have produced an extraordinarily complex finishing process. At the same time, your customers are demanding both long- and short- runs, including runs of one, as well as high levels of personalization and customization for their products.…

Today’s game-changing variabilities in the printing process, including inkjet technology and digital print manufacturing, have produced an extraordinarily complex finishing process. At the same time, your customers are demanding both long- and short- runs, including runs of one, as well as high levels of personalization and customization for their products.…

Is it time to simplify your digital print workflow?

Arguably, there are some obstacles when entering the digital manufacturing playing field. And one of the most challenging is workflow bottlenecks. In the traditional offset space, minimal set-ups are needed since runs are longer—and the content doesn’t change. Not so with digital print, where variability of product can take infinite…

Arguably, there are some obstacles when entering the digital manufacturing playing field. And one of the most challenging is workflow bottlenecks. In the traditional offset space, minimal set-ups are needed since runs are longer—and the content doesn’t change. Not so with digital print, where variability of product can take infinite…

Digital Finishing – In-line Efficiencies While Maintaining Near-Line Flexibility – You Can Have It All

When facing the decision to purchase digital finishing equipment (usually after you spend too much time on just the digital print engine decision – see my last blog entry on this revelation), one of the key considerations is whether to configure the equipment in a near-line (fancy name for off-line)…

When facing the decision to purchase digital finishing equipment (usually after you spend too much time on just the digital print engine decision – see my last blog entry on this revelation), one of the key considerations is whether to configure the equipment in a near-line (fancy name for off-line)…

Digital Print is Only Valuable After It’s “Finished”

Welcome to the inaugural entry to my new blog for Muller Martini’s Digital Solutions. For those who don’t know me, I have been with Muller Martini for over 16 years and have spent the last 10 managing our scalable solutions for the exciting world of digital finishing. During this time…

Welcome to the inaugural entry to my new blog for Muller Martini’s Digital Solutions. For those who don’t know me, I have been with Muller Martini for over 16 years and have spent the last 10 managing our scalable solutions for the exciting world of digital finishing. During this time…