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Connecting, Growing, and Learning—Online

One positive to come from the COVID-19 pandemic is the sense of camaraderie throughout the industry. With in-person events not an option for many months, affinity groups like Dscoop stepped up their virtual game to deliver networking and educational opportunities in new ways.

July 8, 2021

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What are You Waiting For?

As digital print continues to penetrate the label and packaging market, traditional label and packaging...

July 7, 2021

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Step to It

Floor graphics are a popular application, and one type of graphic experiencing a boost due to COVID-19 mitigation efforts.

July 2, 2021

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Hold Up

From retail and restaurant settings to trucks and trade shows, digitally printed magnets are a versatile application.

July 1, 2021

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virtual.drupa 2021

Leading up to the scheduled drupa 2020, COVID-19 forced a new course. From April 20 to 23, 2021 Messe Düsseldorf invited the global print and packaging community to meet at...

May 17, 2021

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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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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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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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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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