Digital Printing 625
In Full Color, Right on Time
An advertising agency turned contract printer? Thanks to direct-to-object printing capabilities, this statement has never been more true...
Back on the Train
With digital printing technologies, businesses are able to offer custom, short-run apparel printing at reasonable prices. This enables entrepreneurs to turn passions into profit.
Easing into Labels
Labels are a versatile application. Many smaller format devices offer low costs of entry, can open up new revenue streams for print providers, and offer a digital entryway for traditional label converters.
Reader’s Choice Top 30
We started 2020 off with the annual Reader’s Choice awards, reflective of 2019. We begin 2021 much the same way, with a look at top companies...
Configuration Considerations
Production inkjet—specifically cutsheet inkjet—is a hot segment in print. Cutsheet inkjet options shine in terms of initial...
Ensuring Freshness
Marking and coding systems rely on inkjet technology to help a variety of industries clearly label their products and packaging. From telecommunications to food, beverage, and pharmaceutical, most goods require some form of marking and coding for best- or sell-by dates as well as lot and manufacturing codes...
Keeping Clean
Antimicrobial coatings continue to gain ground in the graphic arts, with current popularity mainly driven by the...
Playing with Labels
Digital printing is well-suited to small to medium, variable runs of labels. However, digital printing is an all-encompassing...
Décor Galore
Wallpaper is making a comeback, 21st century style. This means on demand production, customization, and fast turnarounds.
Don’t Look Back
It’s been quite a year to say the least. The challenges imposed on individuals, small businesses, enterprises, and the government during a global pandemic felt at times insurmountable. However, as we prepare for a new year, it is important to reflect on both the positives and negatives deriving from the COVID-19 crisis.
Look to the Floor
Traditionally considered a wide format application, the increased interest in floor graphics for social distancing instructions and messaging has print providers with expertise in other areas—think flexography (flexo) and dry and liquid toner—asking how they can get involved.
Production Transparency
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.
