Finishing automation is increasingly important as print providers face a number of new challenges, including shorter, more complex work; faster turnaround expectations; and a reduced pool of skilled operators.
Marking/coding inkjet devices print barcodes, addresses, and dates directly onto products like bottles, cans, and glass. These machines are designed...
The storefront is a critical element of many web-to-print (W2P) solutions, which is further brought to light as the COVID-19 pandemic forces consumers and businesses alike to adapt the ways in which they do business.
The demand for shorter print runs and custom orders are increasing, leading to the adoption of digital print technologies. Digital print providers want to offer the same features traditional clients expect, like die cutting. Several modern die cutters on the market are ideal for digital print environments that must remain profitable on complex, low-volume work.
Post-press solutions are integral to the digital printing process. Varying configurations, including unwinders/rewinders, gluers/folders, inserters, binders, trimmers, and slitters are routinely required on the production floor—whether placed inline, near line, or offline. Trends in inkjet from personalization to achieving higher volumes are major influences on the newest generation of post-print equipment.
In the print process, the proof is part of the contract between print provider and client. Therefore, it is essential that it is a controlled and accurate presentation of what to come. For digital and/or hybrid printing environments, inkjet proofing looks a little different than traditional processes.
As consumer expectations shift, the companies that serve them must also evolve. Brand owners increasingly demand high-quality labels with faster turnarounds. Further, they request shorter, more frequent runs. These needs are all met with digital printing equipment. Savvy label providers invest in digital printing and finishing equipment to ensure they never miss an opportunity.
This year, thINK—an independent community of Canon Solutions America Production Print customers, solution vendors, and print industry experts—took a virtual approach to its annual conference. On the morning of September 2, 2020, registered attendees were given a link for the online event, where they could chat with other attendees...
October 2020
Packaging is king in today’s age of marketing. With so many products available to consumers, how a product is packaged is one of the most defining marketing materials a brand owner has. Achieving a successful design preprint is paramount.
Clothing manufacturers in the t-shirt space look to direct to garment (DTG) printers as a means to decorate products.
From business to business to business to consumer (B2C) applications, digital print technologies serve a range of industries. Consumer photo printing is one evolving market...
03.02.2021 Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc., a leader in industrial and commercial printing and packaging solutions, is pleased to announce its...
03.02.2021 French print software developer Caldera has added drivers for the new HP Latex 700 and 800 printers...
03.02.2021 New Touch7 Neon Color Guides are now available that simplify use by graphic designers of the neon and fluorescent inks being offered by...
03.01.2021 Epson today announced availability for its new 24-inch SureColor...
02.24.2021 The last edition of the drupa preview again featured an exciting conference program for knowledge...
Antimicrobial coatings continue to gain ground in the graphic arts, with current popularity mainly driven by the...
Digital printing is well-suited to small to medium, variable runs of labels. However, digital printing is an all-encompassing...
When implemented correctly, web to print is advantageous for both print service providers and their customers. This is especially true in an economic...
Photobooks are a great application for those up to the task of optimizing workflow to ensure profitability. The book-of-one tendency...
Photobooks and other photo merchandise are well suited for digital printing. Consumers obsessively take and share images....