In today’s fast-paced world, production speed alone won’t give print providers an edge. The entire process, from order entry to kitting and mailing can be automatically driven by sophisticated workflow tools. In book manufacturing—where it is increasingly common to have smaller runs, down to a book of one—a streamlined operation really matters.
Miniature (mini) folds enable brand owners to pack a lot of information into a compact leaflet. Pharmaceutical inserts and outserts, more commonly known as PIs, for medical as well as product information documents for health, beauty, and electronic items are examples of this type of application.
Primers, coatings, and over print varnishes (OPVs) are used pre- and post-print for function and haptics. In digital print environments, primers are utilized to optimize substrates for ink or toner while coatings are popular for direct mail, brochures, as well as labels and packaging to add protection or embellishments.
Earlier this year, we were gearing up to kick off what should have been an epic trade show season. Spring events were expected to commence with Dscoop Edge 2020. However, this was derailed as the country locked down state by state due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Like all hardships, 2020 has forced individuals, businesses, and industries to be creative and resilient as we adjust to a new way of life.
Many packaging applications are complex by nature. Before printing and finishing, the structural elements of a three-dimensional (3D) package must be understood to ensure success.
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....
The first part in this series on technical wide format printers looked at the latest trends, whether customers were appropriately using their devices...
Architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC), computer aided design (CAD), and geographic information system (GIS) is the traditional makeup of the technical document market...
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.
04.17.2024 Scodix, the leading provider of digital embellishment solutions, gears up for a triumphant...
04.17.2024 In the first of Scodix’ product unveilings for drupa 2024, the leading provider of digital...
04.21.2024 To help satisfy the worldwide interest in embellishments and metallic printing...
04.18.2024 Quadient, a leader in helping businesses create meaningful customer connections through...
04.18.2024 Next Graphics have been appointed as official sales distributor for GEW in Pakistan...
With production facilities in CA and NJ and over 60,000 customers, Printivity continues its mission...
Brewery and winery goers love their merchandise, including barware like pint and wine glasses. Direct to object...
In this series we’ve discussed the technology evolutions as well as common challenges for digital print production specific to inspection and verification systems.
Roll-to-roll (R2R) equipment is well suited to a range of applications.
Options for digital label production market continue to expand. Here we highlight inkjet-based digital label systems on the market today—or coming soon.