Digital Printing

Reader’s Choice Top 30

We started 2020 off with the annual Reader’s Choice awards, reflective of 2019. We begin 2021 much the same way, with a look at top companies...

January 12, 2021

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Ensuring Freshness

Marking and coding systems rely on inkjet technology to help a variety of industries clearly label their products and packaging. From telecommunications to food, beverage, and pharmaceutical, most goods require some form of marking and coding for best- or sell-by dates as well as lot and manufacturing codes...

January 8, 2021

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Keeping Clean

Antimicrobial coatings continue to gain ground in the graphic arts, with current popularity mainly driven by the...

January 2, 2021

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Playing with Labels

Digital printing is well-suited to small to medium, variable runs of labels. However, digital printing is an all-encompassing...

January 2, 2021

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Décor Galore

Wallpaper is making a comeback, 21st century style. This means on demand production, customization, and fast turnarounds.

January 1, 2021

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Don’t Look Back

It’s been quite a year to say the least. The challenges imposed on individuals, small businesses, enterprises, and the government during a global pandemic felt at times insurmountable. However, as we prepare for a new year, it is important to reflect on both the positives and negatives deriving from the COVID-19 crisis.

December 17, 2020

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Look to the Floor

Traditionally considered a wide format application, the increased interest in floor graphics for social distancing instructions and messaging has print providers with expertise in other areas—think flexography (flexo) and dry and liquid toner—asking how they can get involved.

November 17, 2020

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Production Transparency

In today’s fast-paced world, production speed alone won’t give print providers an edge. The entire process, from order entry to kitting and mailing can be automatically driven by sophisticated workflow tools. In book manufacturing—where it is increasingly common to have smaller runs, down to a book of one—a streamlined operation really matters.

November 17, 2020

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Packing a Punch

Miniature (mini) folds enable brand owners to pack a lot of information into a compact leaflet. Pharmaceutical inserts and outserts, more commonly known as PIs, for medical as well as product information documents for health, beauty, and electronic items are examples of this type of application.

November 17, 2020

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Over and Under

Primers, coatings, and over print varnishes (OPVs) are used pre- and post-print for function and haptics. In digital print environments, primers are utilized to optimize substrates for ink or toner while coatings are popular for direct mail, brochures, as well as labels and packaging to add protection or embellishments.

November 17, 2020

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Dscoop 2020: Take Two

Earlier this year, we were gearing up to kick off what should have been an epic trade show season. Spring events were expected to commence with Dscoop Edge 2020. However, this was derailed as the country locked down state by state due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Like all hardships, 2020 has forced individuals, businesses, and industries to be creative and resilient as we adjust to a new way of life.

November 17, 2020

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Competitive Advantage

Advertorial DynaGraphics Makes First Investments in Heidelberg Print Platforms with Versafire EV & EP. After years of using other manufacturers’ equipment for

November 17, 2020

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