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October 18, 2022

Print composition evolves in an omni-channel world

Quadient and Messagepoint are investing in their UI to enable business users the ability to manage more without the need for IT. Customers are moving to centralize content to drive print and digital channels to eliminate silos of data and documents. Software firms’ customers are demanding easier API integrations with business systems. 


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September 28, 2022

What Support Should You Expect When You DIY Inkjet?

In the last episode, we recommended that before you begin a DIY inkjet project, a best practice is to define your needs and establish your expertise levels concerning the elements
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September 13, 2022

How Can FUJIFILM SAMBA® JPC Enable Your UV Application?

UV inks offer a simplified approach to inkjet implementation, mostly due to the instant curing and compact process for combining with other technology.
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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. 

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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.
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July 20, 2022

Fujifilm Acquiring Unigraphica

With Fujifilm acquiring Unigraphica AG the company is setting their eyes on becoming a leading provider of inkjet integration services based on the technology developed by Fujifilm and the expertise of Unigraphica in bespoke inkjet solutions.
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May 31, 2022

Avoid the “Second Order” Effect

Growth and innovation strategies rarely happen without some bumps, but hopefully you can do it without expanding the rat population in your town.
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May 11, 2022

Transitioning From Conventional Print to Production Inkjet

IWCO Direct has been a leader in the production inkjet space for more than ten years. We have a large fleet of Canon ColorStream 3900s and Screen Truepress Jet520HDs, and
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April 20, 2022

How to Build Sustainability into Your Strategy – Part 1

In the print industry, sustainability is often equated with the creation, use, and recycling of substrates, but there are many other elements to consider.
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April 7, 2022

In-Line Control for Inkjet

In-line quality control is a important step to automate print production and for short run inkjet printing it is especially crucial to minimise waste and interruptions. The article looks at strategies for in-line control options and gives an outlook.
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March 24, 2022

Inkjet at InPrint 2022

InPrint is where potential customers learn about inkjet and whether or not it could work for them, and vendors network with each other and look for partnerships and projects to collaborate on. It was a vibrant event despite being smaller than in years past.
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March 22, 2022

Moving Inkjet Forward with Michelman

The quality of any printed product must consider the quality of the chosen media. Substrate quality is affected by the primers and overprint varnishes (OPVs). What should you know?
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March 21, 2022

Creating Solutions from Inkjet and Consumables Technology

Technology developments are science-facing. They turn money into knowledge. Product development is market facing and turns knowledge back into money.
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February 3, 2022

Gutenberg One – The Book of One Produced on Site

A professionally finished single book printed on location can be an attractive proposal for consumers. The Gutenberg One, a fully self-contained print & finishing solution, sets out to fulfill this promise.
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January 6, 2022

Going Green with Plant-Based Ink from Ricoh

Ricoh launched a plant-based ink, promising strong environmental benefits. The ink is available for integrators in packaging print and other markets.
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November 30, 2021

NEOS – Custom Inkjet Integration Made in Italy

Inkjet integrators are seldom in the limelight of the inkjet industry, yet they provide crucial solutions to customers in all industry. This article presents NEOS from Italy, a provider of custom inkjet solutions for wood décor, packaging and metal print.
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November 16, 2021

Simplifying Complex Packaging Opportunities with the AstroNova TrojanLabel T3-OPX

Learn about AstroNova, Inc. and their multi-faceted inkjet packaging printer that is priced like an entry-level label printer. The TrojanLabel T3-OPX is both an “out of the box” printing system and an inkjet component that can be integrated into production lines.
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October 26, 2021

Understanding Printhead Requirements for Single Pass Applications

Designing an inkjet print process for your inhouse manufacturing? Looking for the right process for your industrial or commercial printing needs? Finding the right printheads for your particular process, product substrate, speed and manufacturing needs can be a daunting process. Print heads are vital to the print quality and process of the printed piece when integrating or developing an inkjet print application.
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October 14, 2021

Applying Signite Labels

Actega Signite part 2 drilling down into the application process and a bit on the business strategy for Signite.
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October 7, 2021

Labelling Without the Labels

New inkjet solution eliminates label stock delivering novel graphic and haptic effect while reducing plastic consumption. Part 1 of 2 from Nessan Cleary.

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