BBC’s Watchdog show interviewed industry representatives about the rising costs of inkjet cartridges.

April saw China’s manufacturing sector slow unexpectedly, suggesting fragile economy. BBC News reports that China’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), used to measure manufacturing activity, fell from 50.9 to 50.6 in March, with a sub-index of export orders also...

OEM says it is on track to emerge from bankruptcy following positive first quarter results. Kodak has announced consolidated net earnings of $283 million (€214.5 million) in the first quarter of 2013, compared to a loss of $366 million (€277.4 million) in the same...

Raid by Russian law enforcement results in seizure of three truckloads of fake HP cartridges.

UK factory activity in December shows fastest growth since September 2011. The Guardian reports that a survey has found that there was an unexpected increase in UK manufacturing activity at the end of 2012, indicating the fastest growth in manufacturing for 15 months....

The OEM’s 10-K filing, which outlined details on the Autonomy case, also mentions the potential sale of loss-making business units. USA Market Buzz reported on the filing’s details, which also included information on the Autonomy mark-down issue. Referring to...

Self-cleaning glass used for windows in tall buildings made using inkjet printing technology. Fars News Agency reports that researchers in Iran have been able to formulate a “self-cleaning ink” using titania nanoparticles that can be printed onto glass using inkjet...

Office supplies and stationery trade show looking to build on success of last year after region sees steady growth. Khaleej Times reports that organisers of Paperworld Middle East 2013, which will take place in Dubai on 5 to 7 March, are optimistic about the...