With the rise of UV inkjet printing, the need for surface preparation has become increasingly important because UV inks must sit on and adhere to the surface, unlike solvent inks which bite into the surface.
Dan Marx
While much of the discussion about automation centers around AI, discounting the human factors of work is a recipe for failure.
Roughly 300 industry professionals converged at the historic Monza Autodromo to gain an expanded view of Roland DG, two recently-released printing systems, and the technological spirit of Formula 1.
One opportunity available for PSPs and their customers is the ability to print textures or finishes, offering a tactile and/or visual “bonus” when compared to flat printing on a flat substrate.
Mimaki USA’s Digital Textile Microfactory event, presented Oct. 30 at the company’s Los Angeles, California-area technical center, provided an expansive view of digital textile printing as it stands today.
As expected, or perhaps feared, a port strike affecting U.S. ports on the East and Gulf coasts began this week. This labor action could have profound effects on supply chains, including those for the printing industry.
With the threat of a widespread port strike looming in the U.S., concerns are rising across multiple industries, including printing.
Franchise Services, Inc., a company that owns Sir Speedy, PIP, Signal Graphics, and other brands, has renewed its membership to the Alliance for another five-year commitment.
Discover insights from Brooke Hamilton, the new Chair of PRINTING United Alliance.
While the flatbed printer at University of North Carolina Wilmington Printing Services has opened numerous opportunities, its arrival brought unexpected challenges.
Since adding a flatbed printer, Chesterfield County Public Schools prints more than 5,500 yard signs in-house.
The flatbed printer at Framingham State University’s in-plant has proven invaluable, saving big money for the Massachusetts school.
The 2024 Wide-format Summit kicked off its second day at the JW Marriott Turnberry Resort and Spa in Aventura, Florida.
The 2024 Wide-format Summit brings together a roster of growth-minded top level managers seeking to chart their paths forward.
While the printing may be familiar, the installation and cost structures can be a new challenge. Three in-plants share how vehicle graphics have increased opportunity and added value at their shops.
