The goal of Printvergence is to give print-business newcomers and experienced professionals a broader understanding of ongoing changes in digital printing technologies. Printvergence also covers market trends that might impact how print businesses operate.
As an independent journalist who has covered printing technology for more than 25 years, I started this blog as an outlet for the abundance of interesting news and ideas gathered while researching articles for printing-related publications.
I coined the term “printvergence” after observing the convergence of print-for-pay businesses that adopted digital printing technologies. Distinctions between categories of printing businesses became blurry as companies expanded product offerings beyond the capabilities of traditional offset, flexographic, or screen-printing presses.
Some of the most successful print companies have become technology companies. Some have evolved into highly automated, multi-site networks that can fulfill orders for hundreds of different types and quantities of printed products for use in homes, businesses, studios, vehicles, stores, schools, agencies, and organizations. The options are endless.
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A lot of information on Printvergence comes from news releases and case studies. But releases are often edited to add context or to clarify technical jargon. The terminology used in releases for print-industry veterans might be unfamiliar to start-up printing companies, buyers of printing services, or potential investors in print businesses.
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Eileen Fritsch
Print Technology & Business Journalist