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 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.
As consumer expectations shift, the companies that serve them must also evolve. Brand owners increasingly demand high-quality labels with faster turnarounds. Further, they request shorter, more frequent runs. These needs are all met with digital printing equipment. Savvy label providers invest in digital printing and finishing equipment to ensure they never miss an opportunity.
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...
October 2020
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.