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.
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.
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.
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...
Evolving customer demands favor digital production. To remain productive, profitable, and keep customers coming back, finishing must keep up...
Part one of two Finishing is a core component of any print environment. For those that want to go beyond straight cuts, die cutters are an option...
Print service providers (PSPs) strive to offer the complete package. With the right equipment and skill set, complementary offerings come together for a beautiful presentation.
Production inkjet breaks barriers in terms of impressions per minute (ipm) and maximum monthly output. These devices continue to move closer to the speed and price of traditional offset. However, it’s improved print quality, uptime, and color gamut that attract new users.
Print enhancements and embellishments alter the look of a printed piece, sometimes adding a tactile effect. Depending on the desired finish, these effects stand out from the pack and can even elicit an emotional response from the recipient or viewer.
Print service providers (PSPs) are an essential aspect of every community. As businesses adapt to new needs brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, they rely on printed communications to share updated processes and feature new products or services.
In election years, print providers are called upon for many related applications, from lawn signs to “I Voted” stickers. However, ballots—printed for both in-person and by-mail voting—represent a critical element of the nation’s democratic process.
07.10.2024 Santa Cruz Software today announced BrandingUI, a distributed...
07.02.2024 Leveraging its long-standing partnership with inkjet technology expert Xaar, Nilpeter is seeing...
07.02.2024 Engineered without the mechanisms that require routine manual adjustments and that may cause label jams in other...
07.02.2024 eProductivity Software (ePS), a global leader in transformational technology...
06.27.2024 Drytac, the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive...
As postage costs continue to rise in the U.S., print, mail, and marketing service providers find ways to be more strategic...
Toner-based production presses provide endless capabilities for commercial print shops. With both color and monochrome ...
Today’s workflow tools offer more than streamlined production. They provide analytics that give...
The print industry convenes once again for Drupa, taking place May 28 to June 7, 2024 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Automation is increasingly essential for all production environments. This is especially true as digital and hybrid print environments need to efficiently handle many complex short-run jobs to remain competitive.