thINK Ahead 2020
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...
Web to Print
October 2020
Structural Design Software
Packaging is king in today’s age of marketing. With so many products available to consumers, how a product is packaged is one of the most defining marketing materials a brand owner has. Achieving a successful design preprint is paramount.
A Logical Choice
Clothing manufacturers in the t-shirt space look to direct to garment (DTG) printers as a means to decorate products.
Focus on Moments
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...
The Right Cut
Evolving customer demands favor digital production. To remain productive, profitable, and keep customers coming back, finishing must keep up...
Specialty Cuts
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...
Package Production Efficiency
Packaging applications represent a steady business for capable print providers. However, like other segments of print, customer demands are evolving. For many, this means more frequent, shorter and complex runs. While the equipment is able to handle this type of work, it can become inefficient and expensive to produce without proper workflow.
Complementary Offerings
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.
Broadened Horizons
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.
All Jazzed Up
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.
Critical Cutting Equipment
Cutting is an important function for any print environment. The versatility and volume requirements of each specific business helps narrow down the options.
