Joan Miracle, executive director of corporate accounts at ASI, shares how adding branded merchandise can transform a traditional print operation.
Dan Marx
As lead graphics specialist at Frisco Independent School District, Sabrina Steinberger stays very busy running the in-plant’s five roll-to-roll printers, a flatbed printer, and an automated cutting system to produce signage for the district’s 78 schools.
Industry consultant Marco Boer shares how wide-format technology has been growing in its influence in the broader printing industry.
Dave Leskusky, president of PRINTING United Alliance, describes why he believes it's essential for printers of all types to attend PRINTING United Expo 2025 in Orlando (Oct. 22-24), and shares what they can do to maximize their experience.
While most may first think of the groovy black light posters of an earlier decade (the 1970s!), fluorescent inks can be used to do much more, including gamut expansion.
The second day of the 2025 Wide-Format Summit presented by PRINTING United Alliance and Wide-Format Impressions focused on the growing role of automation.
Through high-end industry analysis, relevant case studies, and results-focused, one-on-one dialog, the Wide-Format Summit has proven itself to be a can't-miss industry event.
With the rise of UV inkjet printing, the need for surface preparation has become increasingly important because UV inks must sit on and adhere to the surface, unlike solvent inks which bite into the surface.
While much of the discussion about automation centers around AI, discounting the human factors of work is a recipe for failure.
Roughly 300 industry professionals converged at the historic Monza Autodromo to gain an expanded view of Roland DG, two recently-released printing systems, and the technological spirit of Formula 1.
One opportunity available for PSPs and their customers is the ability to print textures or finishes, offering a tactile and/or visual “bonus” when compared to flat printing on a flat substrate.
Mimaki USA’s Digital Textile Microfactory event, presented Oct. 30 at the company’s Los Angeles, California-area technical center, provided an expansive view of digital textile printing as it stands today.
As expected, or perhaps feared, a port strike affecting U.S. ports on the East and Gulf coasts began this week. This labor action could have profound effects on supply chains, including those for the printing industry.
With the threat of a widespread port strike looming in the U.S., concerns are rising across multiple industries, including printing.
Franchise Services, Inc., a company that owns Sir Speedy, PIP, Signal Graphics, and other brands, has renewed its membership to the Alliance for another five-year commitment.
