Academy in Action

Welcome to the ASDPT (The Academy) activity page. Below, you will find upcoming events and speaking opportunities highlighting our Academy members. We will also share links to any recent publications and blog posts. Whether you are a member or simply interested in learning more about the activities of this prestigious group, we invite you to check out the latest information shared by our Academy members.

Academy Members

Upcoming Events

The ASDPT (Academy of Screen and Digital Print Technologies) – is also called the Academy. The Academy members are actively speaking at industry events, conducting training to share their knowledge to help the industry grow and flourish, and attending events to share their expertise and network with others.

Featured News

The Academy members are authoring articles, books, and courses to promote education and best practices in the industry. Check out some of this information in the Featured News section.

Mark Suhadolnik, authors iLEARNING+ Course

Academy member, Mark Suhadolnik authored a course for the PRINTING United Alliance online learning platform – iLEARNING+, titled “Screen Printing Basics for Apparel.” Mark offers a great course for a new screen printer, or someone looking to get into screen printing for Apparel.

Michel Caza with Reims School of Art and Design students

Academy member Michel Caza spent an afternoon with ten hand-picked art students from ESAD (Reims School of Art and Design), showing them how far screen printing can go in terms of technical quality, invention, and a technique that is very welcome in their artistic expression.

Andy MacDougall in Tlaxiaco, Mexico

Andy MacDougall, an Academy member, visited Tlaxiaco, Mexico, to share screen printing and bookmaking techniques. Here are a few photos from his trip and Andy's comments.

Understanding UV Printing Adhesion

Academy member Susan Cox shared this guide to UV printing adhesion. Use it as a starting point when troubleshooting adhesion issues with UV printing.

Bruce Ridge Authors iLEARNING+ Course

Academy member Bruce Ridge recently authored a course for the PRINTING United Alliance online learning platform – iLEARNING+, titled “Screen Printing Ink Essentials for Graphic Applications.” Bruce covers the intricate components that make up these inks and their unique functions and shares valuable insights into selecting the perfect ink for any graphic application.