October 3, 2023
Part 2 of LabelExpo Europe coverage with interesting launches in ancillary processes such as embellishment, finishing, inks and process control.
March 6, 2023
Hunkeler innovationdays 2023 – inkjet reaching maturity
The Hunkeler Innovationdays event evolved from an open house for web finishing into what is arguably the most important event for high volume digital printing.
February 1, 2023
Working with paper stocks and laminations for digital inkjet embellishments
Hands-on experts discuss compatibility of inkjet embellishment with digitally printed media.
January 24, 2023
MGI AlphaJET: changing the paper transport game
The MGI AlphaJET is a B1 inkjet print, embellish and finishing press. Unique is the sheet transport relying on trays and electromagnetic linear motors. This article looks at the status of the press, the first customers and potential future developments.
September 6, 2022
Face-to-face idea sharing is where I learn best
Attending in-person conferences provides the best environment for peer learning. SMEs will share insights and stories at Xplor22 Why “Build versus Buy” May Be the Riskiest Decision You Make. And Combat Paper, Ink & Labor Challenges! ROI and Customer Stories from the Trenches.
June 2, 2022
Inkjet for Manufacturing Efficiency
Inkjet is coming full circle with the concept of reengineering production at the heart of continued inkjet adoption and success. Quality may be king, but productivity is the kingdom.
May 26, 2022
Bobst: Building a Digital Strategy
Bobst has been widely in the news recently when the Digital Master Series was launched. While it is an interesting product by itself it gives a valuable insight into Bobst’s product and technology strategy.
May 19, 2022
Value Stream Mapping in Inkjet. Finding the Easy Win
The economics make inkjet attractive for short to medium runs, with the inherent flexibility and variable content capability valued by print companies and their customers.
March 29, 2022
USPS Promotions: Physical Mail Drives Digital Engagement
Print mail service providers are making it easier for their clients to leverage the USPS promotions with bundled services and campaign management. Clients are eager to show postal savings with rates increasing. The various promotions demonstrate mail is driving digital engagement.
March 10, 2022
Protecting and Augmenting Inkjet Prints
In this technical article we look at some of the chemistry benefits & challenges associated to overcoating inkjet to expand the end-use performance of inkjet products.
March 9, 2022
2022 Outlook for Digitally Printed Labels
Digitally printed labels continues to be a growing market for inkjet. To dig into the potential for inkjet in the label market, we interviewed industry experts Catherine Heckman, President of the Tag and Label Manufacturers Association (TLMI); Paul Lender, of Avery Dennison and Gianluigi Rankin from Michelman.
February 16, 2022
Kodak Introduces KODACOLOR Ink for Film-to-Fabric Printing
Film-to-Fabric, also known as Direct-to-Film or DTF, is an emerging technology that is seeing rapid adoption, particularly among custom t-shirt decorators. Read on to learn about KODACOLOR, new ink system for Film-to-Fabric (DTF) printing projects from Eastman Kodak and how garment decorators can take advantage of this system to grow their businesses.
January 26, 2022
Download: Improving Operations and Profitability with Thermal Inkjet Technology
Learn how printing companies in packaging, coding & marking, direct mail and more are expanding the substrates they can print on and commanding premium pricing using thermal inkjet technology. Free download.
January 25, 2022
Industry Leaders Talk Book Publishing & Inkjet
Industry publishing leaders Brooke Warner of She Writes Press and Kevin Spall of Scholastic share how inkjet is impacting book printing. Despite resistance to change among large publishers, inkjet and digital book volumes are growing. Paper and labor shortages have fueled digital adoption to get books to market faster.
January 19, 2022
What Makes an Inkjet Ink Sustainable?
Sustainability is getting more focus, but the print industry has yet to agree on a definition. So what makes an inkjet ink sustainable? This article looks at the different parameters to be considered. Perhaps sustainability goes beyond the ink itself…
November 11, 2021
Sustainability and Textile Printing: Driving to a More Sustainable Business Model
Increased scrutiny on sustainability throughout the textile supply chain has the potential to increase demand for digital textile printing. Read on for our analysis of the situation.
November 9, 2021
Direct Mail ROI — Next Gen Inkjet Delivers — Part 2
Darwill upgraded to the Oce ProStream 1800 with speed and improved image quality that instills confidence in the sales team. Customers are leveraging more data to drive direct mail content and ROI for omnichannel programs. Darwill is delivering faster time to market with offline finishing.
October 26, 2021
Direct Mail ROI – Next Gen Inkjet Delivers – Part 1
Since improving ROI for their direct marketing customers, their customers are mailing more. Prisma invested in Screen Truepress Jet520HD inkjet device with SC inks. The ability to run without pre or post coatings or inkjet treated stocks aligns with their other print technologies.
May 26, 2021
Embellishing Your Inkjet Print
Begin by understanding your options because across the vast range of print products there are many embellishment solutions.
March 24, 2021
Can Enhancement Cast a Spell on Inkjet Print?
Pat McGrew discusses print enhancement opportunities and inkjet compatibility considerations with leading suppliers. Cool examples!
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