Jun 30, 2022, 16:45 by Irene Tonson

Despite the labor and material shortage and price increase challenges over the past two years, ink manufacturers are continuing to develop and improve inks for inkjet and screen printing to provide high-durability and other capabilities.

Jun 30, 2022, 14:23 by Amanda Kliegl

Piedmont Plastics®, a premier wholesale distributor of plastic sheet, rod, tube, and film, is proud to announce its acquisition of Plastics Plus, Ltd., a prominent plastics distributor located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, effective June 24, 2022.

Jun 30, 2022, 04:00 by User Not Found

The Engraving Accessory Kit transforms the SRM-20 into a rotary engraving and diamond-scribing device that’s ideal for creating everything from plastic signs and awards to personalized gifts and custom circuit boards..

Jun 29, 2022, 21:09 by Stephanie Buka

Four years later, the U.S. Supreme Court Wayfair decision is still on the minds of federal legislators. On June 14, the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing to examine the impact of the South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., et al, ruling on small businesses and remote sales.

Jun 29, 2022, 20:13 by Irene Tonson

As inkjet technology continues to evolve, it’s opening pathways for print providers to tap into markets outside of their traditional scope, including the industrial print segment. What are the top applications in industrial printing for those already in or considering this market?

Jun 29, 2022, 19:51 by Amanda Kliegl

Onyx Graphics today announced the appointment of Matt Crawford as the company's new President and CEO replacing Kevin Murphy, who is retiring this July. Matt Crawford has worked directly with Kevin for the past ten years, and has over 20 years at the company in various roles. As the new President and CEO, Matt is responsible for developing and growing Onyx Graphics' strong position in the digital wide-format print industry.

Jun 29, 2022, 19:43 by Lisbeth Lyons

PRINTING United Alliance is once again engaged in the annual Congressional appropriations process to stave off electronic diversion of printed pharmaceutical literature.

Jun 29, 2022, 19:41 by Amanda Kliegl

Testrite Visual is committed to continuous improvement it’s in-house design and engineering teams constantly explore the industry’s needs. In 2022, Testrite began re-engineering one of it’s most popular products to maximize raw materials, minimize cost, and simplify design. After months of engineering and testing, they are rolling out one of the newly designed Charisma SEG Air, a lower cost SEG solution.

Jun 29, 2022, 19:39 by Gary Jones

As part of a new package of regulations, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has adopted several new rules requiring more rigorous monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions in certain situations and one of them impacts printing operations.

Jun 29, 2022, 19:36 by Irene Tonson

We find ourselves in the midst of a rise in e-commerce, accelerated by the COVID pandemic and demands for smaller orders with more customization. Printers are successfully pivoting across all the garment embellishment technologies to meet their customers’ needs and expectations.

Jun 29, 2022, 18:47 by Irene Tonson

Embracing automation is key for print businesses looking to remain competitive, boost productivity, future-proof the company, and of course to ultimately provide outstanding service to customers. However, implementing automated processes in a commercial print shop is not the same as in some standardized manufacturing environments in terms of vertical markets, customer requirements, job types, shop floor setups, and myriad other variables.

Jun 29, 2022, 17:05 by Irene Tonson

Demand for packaged goods bullied the global label and flexible packaging markets during the pandemic, and continued demand is expected to drive further opportunities in these lucrative markets.

Jun 29, 2022, 14:30 by Irene Tonson

Today’s supply chain: it’s a complex problem composed of numerous factors, and with no easy answers or reliable end points. Like the COVID-19 pandemic that brought it on, the root cause of supply chain disruption has seen multiple “variants:” additional causes that arise as the proceeding one abates. When will it truly end? Well, that depends.

Jun 29, 2022, 04:00 by Irene Tonson

Jun 29, 2022, 04:00 by User Not Found

Primary Color invested in adding LithoFlash to their sheetfed offset press, allowing it to reduce its makeready waste.

Jun 28, 2022, 21:16 by Irene Tonson

Direct-to-film (DTF) heat transfer is a new technology that allows users to print designs onto special clear polyester films using digital water-based inks and a powder adhesive coating, which requires curing. After curing, you can then heat press the transfer design directly onto your garment.

Jun 28, 2022, 04:00 by Amanda Kliegl

Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS) has today announced that Global Imaging Inc., the premier U.S. distributor for wide format equipment and supplies headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, has become an authorized distributor of its market-leading range of digital finishing solutions for North America.

Jun 23, 2022, 20:27 by Amanda Kliegl

HP Inc. today announced its commitment to PRINTING United 2022 as a title sponsor of the event, along with its plans to build its own elaborate show hall encompassing 21,000 sq. ft. at the Expo - over three times the size of any previous HP booth space.

Jun 23, 2022, 14:26 by Adriane Harrison

In this article, Adriane Harrison, Vice President of Human Relations Consulting, discusses the value of mentoring. The Women's Print Mentoring Network, administered by PRINTING United Alliance, is a place for women in the printing industry to connect and grow professionally.

Jun 22, 2022, 20:28 by Amanda Kliegl

swissQprint presents a new total solution for UV flatbed printing on glass, comprising the glass option and an adhesion-optimised ink set