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thINK Forum and Canon Celebrate Record-Breaking thINK Ahead 2026 Conference

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Canon showcased its next-generation varioPRESS iV7 B2+ sheetfed inkjet press in its U.S. debut, with availability expected in the first half of 2027.

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Boca Raton, FL, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- thINK Forum, the independent community of Canon production inkjet customers together with Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the successful conclusion of thINK Ahead 2026 in Boca Raton, FL. Now in its 12th year, thINK Ahead welcomed more than 500 production inkjet customers, partners, and industry leaders from across the Americas, marking the largest attendance in the event's history. Recognized as one of the print industry's premier inkjet user events, thINK Ahead once again served as a forum for education, collaboration, and innovation, equipping attendees with practical strategies, new technologies, and valuable peer connections to help grow their businesses and prepare for the future of production print. One of the week's most anticipated highlights was the U.S. debut and live demonstration of the next-generation varioPRESS iV7, Canon's newest B2+ sheetfed inkjet press. Attendees experienced the press in action and gained an early look at technology designed to expand quality, productivity, and application versatility for commercial printers transitioning to inkjet production. The demonstration marked the first installation of the varioPRESS iV7 in the United States following its European debut in Venlo, the Netherlands, underscoring growing global momentum ahead of its anticipated...

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