When I submitted my article about “What’s Next for Single-Pass Inkjet Printing?” for the June/July issue of Screen Printing magazine, not all of the drupa news about single-pass inkjet printers had been announced. So I will be reporting some updates on this blog. At drupa 2016, Electronics for Imaging (EFI) announced new EFI™ Nozomi single-pass LED … Read more
According to a 2016 SGIA Industry Survey Report, 15.6 percent of graphics producers rated ad agencies as their top declining market. In contrast, the four biggest growth markets were interior decorators/designers (55.7 percent), health care institutions (55.6 percent), environmental graphics (53.5 percent) and hospitality services (46.6 percent). In my opinion, the decline of ad agencies as … Read more
Earlier this year, Epson announced that they had worked with the screen-printing software experts at Freehand Graphics to develop Epson Screen Print Editions of two of their newest desktop and wide-format inkjet systems. The 17-inch SureColor® P800 Screen Print Edition and the 24-inch SureColor T3270 Screen Print Edition were developed specifically for producing high-quality screen film positives … Read more
Printing companies marketing decor products or services to architects, interior designers, and remodelers of commercial buildings may want to join to the Dezignwall community. Dezignwall is a B2B social market network created exclusively for professionals involved in the design and construction of everything from local nail salons and coffee shops to world-class restaurants, hotels, casinos, and entertainment venues. … Read more
With the AdBeacon® device from AdMobilize, out-of-home advertisers and retailers can gather viewership data from both printed graphics and digital signs.
With the steady flood of news items related to 3D printing for consumers, for schools, for healthcare, and for businesses, it can be difficult to gain perspective on what it all means. Earlier this year, John Hornick of the Finnegan IP (intellectual property) law firm summarized some of his own predictions in a new book entitled … Read more
At ISA’s Sign Expo 2016, Agfa Graphics demonstrated new automation and feature enhancements for the Jeti Tauro and Jeti Mira UV inkjet printers. The Jeti Tauro is a six-color hybrid UV inkjet printer for creating high-quality indoor and outdoor signs on rigid or flexible materials. Its media tables can accommodate rigid materials such as cardboards, foam board, composite aluminum, … Read more
At ISA Sign Expo 2016, Esko showed highly automated digital finishing systems that can convert large-format graphics into signs, creative displays, and packaging. The systems include software features that can make sign shops more productive and profitable. According to John Giardina, president, Esko Americas, the integrated end-to-end systems can help businesses large and small. Automated … Read more
The new Epson® SureColor® S-Series of 64-inch roll-to-roll, production solvent inkjet printers is now shipping. Featuring advanced imaging technologies, the new Epson SureColor printers were engineered to bring higher levels of productivity and image quality to the signage, vehicle graphics, and fine art reproduction markets. The three models now available for purchase through authorized resellers include: an … Read more
Kornit Digital has launched two new industrial-grade direct-to-garment printing systems for medium-size producers of decorated garments or promotional T-shirts: the Kornit Storm Hexa and Kornit Storm 1000. The Storm 1000 is the standard configuration of the new product family and features 12 printheads in a CMYK and White configuration. In high productivity mode, the Storm … Read more