April 24, 2024
Busy March with 44 presses at 38 companies representing 15 OEMs. Significant majority in the US this time.
April 3, 2024
The Inevitability of Technology Shifts and How to Communicate with Credibility
Technology is always changing and the best solution or component last year may not be a fit this year. OEMs and integrators must communicate technology shifts with credibility when they inevitably arise.
March 21, 2024
Still Winter – January-February 2024 Inkjet Installation Roundup
Our latest report includes 28 presses installed at 27 companies representing 11 OEMs.
March 12, 2024
More Considerations for Your Ink Economics Journey – Part 2
The value proposition of “magic inks” as applied to your current ink usage profile may vary. When is it better to use multiple fluids as needed?
March 5, 2024
Considerations for Your Ink Economics Journey – Part 1
Learn the role of this essential element in your inkjet cost equations.
February 29, 2024
Making Inkjet Go Fast(er) – Part 2
This article discusses the remaining levers and the different challenges faced when developing sheet-fed presses. To gain insight on the complex development challenges OEMs face, I spoke to experts from Canon, Kodak, Kyocera Document Solutions, and Ricoh.
February 28, 2024
To Allow or Not Allow: 3rd Party Inks. An OEM Perspective.
Buyers want lower ink costs but what must an OEM must consider before letting 3rd party inks on their press?
February 22, 2024
We love fast inkjet – part 1
OEMs have a lot of decisions do make when driving more speed from presses. Let’s break it down with a little help from the experts.
February 13, 2024
Inkjet justification – do you know how much is outsourced?
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January 24, 2024
Inkjet cutsheet vs. continuous feed – what’s the application mix?
Choosing the best inkjet solution requires an analysis of labor, cost, flexibility, substrates, image quality, area coverage, sheet size, throughput, finishing, automation, workflow integration, service, and total footprint. Defining your operational goals will support the best decision.
January 16, 2024
Inkjet Integrators – an introduction
A new series on inkjet integration and the key players in the market.
December 6, 2023
Inkjet addresses labor challenges as in-plants pursue operational efficiency
In-plants are focused on strategies to improve their operations, increase efficiency, and enhance value to their organizations. Inkjet solutions are improving operations and motivating teams with new technologies and better workflows.
November 30, 2023
3 Critical Components of Inkjet Innovation
This article highlights 3 components that must be considered for any company wanting to realize revenue from innovation in the inkjet space. The learnings apply regardless of value chain position, end market or application area.
November 30, 2023
Workflow Mining: Finding Overt & Covert Processes
Some workflow processes are obvious. Others are like a shadow government hiding below the surface adding risk and inefficiency.
November 16, 2023
Walk the Line 2 – Workflow is a Verb
There is a lot behind the question “Do you know your print shop.” Every owner and production manager knows how the place functions, don’t they?
September 13, 2023
The Realities of Generative AI in the Printing Industry Today
A free, practical guide to the most realistic applications of generative artificial intelligence tools for printing organizations.
September 7, 2023
Three Factors driving in-plant inkjet investments
In-plant print operations are making inkjet investments to address 3 challenges. Inkjet adoption is being driven by the convergence of difficulty with labor and training, the desire for workflow automation and reducing total cost of operation compared to offset and toner.
July 26, 2023
It’s Fun to Play with the T-C-O-P!
Printers! There’s a thing you should know! I said, Printers! To keep track of your dough! You can make more, and I’m sure you will do
what you need to increase revenue! (sung to YMCA!)
June 6, 2023
Let Data Drive your Print Quality Comparisons
Mary Schilling discusses objective inkjet print quality comparisons and the benefits of a data-driven approach. Objective print quality analysis provides clear comparative data and removes all personal bias and visual subjective deficiencies when reviewing prints off competing inkjet devices. Inkjet beauty is more than skin deep!
April 6, 2023
What You Don’t Know About Print Volumes and Inkjet
If you want to make good decisions about inkjet, you need to take a long hard look at your entire book of business. This post discusses the common issues that arise when decisions are made without proper analysis of all of a company’s print volume – whether they think it can transition to inkjet or not.
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