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...
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.
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.
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.
This year, thINK—an independent community of Canon Solutions America Production Print customers, solution vendors, and print industry experts—took a virtual approach to its annual conference. On the morning of September 2, 2020, registered attendees were given a link for the online event, where they could chat with other attendees...
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.
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.
Envelope printing is challenging. Issues like curling, warping, and melting all occur, ruining the output and damaging the printer....
Envelope printers are designed to handle the specific issues this media is known to present. These include thick...
Continuous feed inkjet presses are appropriately positioned for direct mail...
Print providers offering direct mail services are constantly looking for the next big thing to improve efficiency levels on the production floor while...
We’d like to congratulate this year’s Reader’s Choice Top 30 winners...
07.23.2024 Hybrid Software, an international software company specializing in label and packaging printing...
07.25.2024 DS Smith, a leading fiber-based packaging manufacturer...
07.22.2024 The LegUpTools PDF to editable InDesign converter is a new low-cost way to convert PDF files to editable...
07.22.2024 Racami introduces Alchem-e Batch...
07.12.2024 Duplo USA Corporation, the leading provider of innovating print finishing solutions, is excited to announce...
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.
Museum graphics benefit from digital printing technology...