August 1, 2023
Nessan Cleary talks to Mimaki’s president and CEO, Kazuaki Ikeda about a new textile printer, a new inkset, and an interesting approach to circular recycling.
April 11, 2023
March 2023 Inkjet Installation Roundup
We are reporting on 15 installations across 14 companies. A number of these companies have been very active in their inkjet acquisitions in the past year.
March 16, 2023
Navigating Industrial Inkjet Development
An introduction into the many factors and technologies to be brought together to achieve a custom inkjet solution
March 7, 2023
Innovations in Ink Expand Inkjet Printing Possibilities
The ability to print on a wider variety of substrates is a significant unmet need for inkjet users. This article explains why this is such a difficult challenge for many application segments an how ink technology is making strides in some markets.
February 23, 2023
Products and fabrics for inkjet textile printing
Part 2 in a deep dive into inkjet for textiles: a look at how the intended end-use drives fabric and process choices
February 21, 2023
Everyday Voice-of-Customer: How to Capture Insights from Every Customer Interaction
Whether you sell print services, printing presses, or support those industries, your sales and service representatives probably make hundreds of calls annually. You can multiply the value of those calls by applying simple, “Everyday VOC” techniques.
February 3, 2023
January 2023 Inkjet Installation Roundup
In January(ish) we are reporting on 15 press installations at 14 companies, down slightly from December. The pendulum has swung back to the US with 9 in the US, 4 in EU and 2 in UK as compared to December where we reported on 17 press installations with 12 of them in Europe and only 3 in US.
January 26, 2023
New innovations in digitally printed textiles address unmet needs
A look at innovations in digital textile printing and why they matter. The analysis explores “what must be true” in order for digital textile printing to increase penetration of the printed textile market.
January 11, 2023
Bobst brings inkjet into their analog line
Bobst has taken a measured approach to entering the digital print fray. Initially offering a few all-digital devices, Bobst has started to integrate their inkjet print technology into their analog product line.
December 14, 2022
Sales people are a valuable resource
Remove barriers, build trust and optimize your sales force to sell profitable products and services.
December 6, 2022
Getting Better all the Time
Some changes in approach and attitude can yield business benefits without investment in software or hardware. Keep getting better!
November 21, 2022
You’re Invited to a Colorful Friendsgiving
Mary has a free color resource for her friends. Please register (for free) to download .ase files.
September 7, 2022
Reconfiguring the Inkjet Roadmap with the Right Software
How we work is changing dramatically. It’s the reality of doing business in 2022. Enabling all-shore processes means embracing multiple locations, various time zones, and countless individual work environments while servicing them all seamlessly.
August 10, 2022
July Installation Roundup (and bonus video)
In July there was a mix of formats, but sheet-fed presses were in the majority with eight overall comprised of four B3, three B2 and one great big B1.
August 3, 2022
Any Idea What’s in YOUR Business Continuity Wallet?
Who is accountable for your Business Continuity Plan today? When was the last time it was carefully reviewed and tested? What is your confidence level?
August 2, 2022
Growth Innovation Series: Understanding B2B Advantages
Dan Adams decodes 5 advantages that B2B businesses have over B2C businesses in understanding and serving their customers.
July 27, 2022
So – You Think You Have A Business Continuity Plan?
We live in a time when security breaches are a problem, but so are physical events that can disrupt internet access, power, and water due to cut lines, main breaks, and accidents.
July 21, 2022
Pantone – Friend or Foe of Printers?
A look at how Pantone interconnects designers and printers, for good and bad, and why color education is more important than ever.
July 14, 2022
June 2022 Inkjet Installation Roundup
Overall, there are 12 companies in the June report with 13 inkjet presses. Of those presses, five are in the EU, three are in the US, and two each are in Australia and England.
July 13, 2022
OOPS! Production Stopped and You Even Have a DR Plan!
For many companies, the Disaster Recovery Plan was put together in the past to check the box on RFPs, but if you aren’t practicing with it and updating it in a regular cadence, you may be missing key elements
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