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As we enter the second half of 2026, the label printing industry is moving from "optional upgrades" to "mandatory transformation." With 20 years of experience, CAPAMA has identified three major trends reshaping the industry.

Trend 1: AI Moves from Concept to Production Floor

On roll-to-roll automatic screen printers and rotary letterpresses, AI vision inspection systems have transitioned from "optional" to "must-have." AI-powered systems complete automatic registration in under 30 seconds, monitor quality in real time, and predict maintenance needs 48-72 hours in advance.

CAPAMA's CPM 520SX series roll-to-roll automatic screen printers come with AI module expansion ports. The same press also supports sheet-fed printing mode (optional) for thicker substrates from 0.02mm to 15mm.

Trend 2: Environmental Compliance Becomes a Market Access Requirement

Water-based inks and UV-LED curing penetration has jumped from 45% in 2024 to over 65% in 2026. All CAPAMA rotary presses and roll-to-roll screen printers support eco-friendly ink systems.

Trend 3: Small-Batch Flexible Production Becomes the New Baseline

Average order quantities have dropped 30-40% while SKU variety has increased 50%+. CAPAMA's ZH-CW65 digital print-and-die-cut machine is purpose-built for this trend. The CPM270L intermittent/full-rotary letterpress flexibly switches between large and small batches.

Trend 4 (Outlook): Print-and-Apply Integration

End-brand customers increasingly require "print-and-apply" services. CAPAMA is actively developing integrated solutions based on our rotary press and digital printing platforms.

Conclusion

With 20 years of experience, EU CE-certified quality, and a complete product portfolio, CAPAMA provides comprehensive solutions from rotary letterpress to screen printing, from digital printing to multi-layer lamination.

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