Dan Marx

Dan Marx, content director of Wide-format Impressions, examines the trends shaping the future of wide-format printing. He explores the growing influence of automation, AI, market convergence, finishing innovation, and sustainability.

Amanda Mirano: "I hope to come back with new ideas that make our production more efficient, expand what we can offer our customers, and ultimately make our shop more successful."

Artur Kamyshyan: "I keep coming back because it’s the best place to see what’s available now and get an early look at what’s coming to market next."

At last month’s Wide-Format Summit, a panel featured four wide-format professionals who have moved into dimensional wide-format printing. Each described how their businesses are utilizing dimensional printing, and how they view it as an opportunity moving forward.

On the first day of the 2026 Wide-Format Summit, Marco Boer and Dan Marx sat down for a free-flowing discussion of the wide-format segment today, and a view into how it's changing.

On this episode, Denise Gustavson, Gabby Houck, and Dan Marx report from the 2026 Wide-Format Summit, which took place this week in Bonita Springs, Florida. They offer their key takeaways, and their daily write-ups are featured.

John Mack, Jr.: "It helps me stay current with industry trends and better position our manufacturing operations for long-term success."

Attendees and sponsors arrived for Day Two of the 2026 Wide-Format Summit, readying themselves for a day punctuated by new knowledge, meaningful connections, and deeper knowledge of solutions and future directions.

The 2026 Wide-Format Summit opened with insights on productivity, automation, AI, industry trends, and the future of wide-format printing.

Sam Vollan: "we really want to spend a lot of time at all the booths and take advantage of everything the expo has to offer."