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...
05.23.2023 Leading finishing equipment manufacturer, A B Graphic International...
05.24.2023 Mactac, a LINTEC Company, is acquiring Label Supply, headquartered in Ontario, Canada. Label Supply ...
05.24.2023 eProductivity Software (ePS), a leading global...
05.19.2023 Crawford Technologies, a leading provider of innovative document solutions...
05.19.2023 Label Traxx, a leading provider of Print MIS/ERP solutions for the labels and flexible...
A variety of print management information systems (MIS) are on the market today...
Security is an area that print providers should consider. So, how does this come into play when dealing with print..
Digital is making an impression at this year’s InfoFlex 2023. One of the first and largest North American exhibitions of 2023...
Secure printing encompasses a range of applications from identity cards to bank notes, checks, and stamps...
The photo industry has shifted almost immeasurably in the past 20 years. Companies have gotten creative with ways to take smartphone snaps...