This section of WhatTheyThink focuses on emerging trends in wide-format printing. It identifies new business opportunities and provides strategic analysis of new applications, technology, and events.
This is the first in a series of articles that looks at the evolution of equipment manufacturers and their portfolios in the display graphics space. First up: Epson. Read More
WhatTheyThink Films recently completed its documentary on Atlanta’s Colorchrome. Read more about what can be considered the quintessential family printing business. Read More
It’s that time again, time to sift through the data from our annual Business Outlook Survey for the forthcoming Printing Outlook report. As has become an annual tradition, we break out some display graphics-specific data to see what trends we can quantitatively gauge. Read More
As the end of the year draws near, it’s time to look back and take stock of 2023 in the world of wide-format printing, display graphics, and signage—with an eye to what 2024 may bring. Read More
In this article, we round up some of the major press announcements made at last week’s PRINTING United Expo show, as well as some of the other wide-format technologies on display. Read More
The FESPA print census is an industry barometer that helps vendors and print service providers (PSPs) understand market dynamics in key industry segments, including signage and display, graphics, textile, and industrial. With nearly 1,800 respondents from 120 countries, this year’s survey continues a research partnership between FESPA and Keypoint Intelligence that began back in 2007. This article provides a top-level overview of the findings from our most recent survey. Read More
This week, HP launched the “entry-level” Latex 630 series, aimed squarely at small and midsize print service providers. We take a look at some of the new features and capabilities. Read More
On October 6, sign companies will have an excellent opportunity to potentially attract new and young talent to their businesses. Every year, on the International Sign Association’s (ISA) Sign Manufacturing Day (SMD), participating sign shops host open houses, facility tours, and hands-on demonstrations for students to show them the opportunities that exist in the sign business—or even that the sign business exists. Read More
The Syracuse Poster Project is a civic arts initiative that launched in 2001, which merges poetry, art, and display graphics to help revitalize downtown Syracuse, N.Y. Richard Romano looks at the program’s inspiration and origin, and how it has evolved over the years. Read More
Last month, the International Sign Association hosted a webinar presented by the Sign Research Foundation that looked at the current legal lay of the land pertaining to sign codes. Some of the cases looked at were old favorites (Reed v. Town of Gilbert, et al.), but some new recent cases have raised entirely new issues—specifically concerning murals, and whether they are considered art or signage. Read More
The ever-increasing demand for immediate delivery is creating some unique challenges for today’s print service providers (PSPs). Wide-format print jobs have become especially challenging because they often require a great deal of customization, personalization, and design modifications. This article discusses some top strategies that can help PSPs to manage the turnaround expectations of today’s print buyers. Read More
For the last three years, Laketran in Lake County, Ohio, has held a student Design-a-Bus Wrap contest, sponsored by Avery Dennison. This year’s winner was Mentor High School senior Kaitlin Barninger. Richard Romano looks at how this year’s winning design came about. Read More
Kavalan GOES BIG in the USA with MEDIA ONE Partnership
Vanguard Europe Announces GRUP TRANSILVAE as New Partner in Romania
Drytac Announces Global Availability of ReTac Clear PET
Nyala: Europe’s Unrivalled Top Seller for 9 Years
Mimaki Launches End-to-End UV Printing Solution for Sign and Architectural Applications
Drytac Hints for Tints: Ensuring Accuracy and Quality with Colored Adhesives
Binick Imaging Responds to Demand with HP Latex 2700 Purchase
Dornans Installs a Mimaki JFX200-2513 EX UV LED Flatbed Printer from CMYUK
Drytac Prepares for International Showcase at FESPA Global Print Expo 2024
CJ Graphics Inc. Acquires Large Format Digital Printing Division from Media Resources Inc.
Fujifilm’s Wide-Format Press Solutions Exhibited at ISA International Sign Expo 2024
swissQprint to Exhibit a Full Product Line-Up
Zund America Announces West Coast Digital Cutting Days
Arcus Printers Releases Monarch UV DTF Printer for Decorating Hard Goods
Graphco and SD-Italy are Hybridizing Cut at The ISA Sign Expo with CNC Routing & Cutting Solution
Image360 Calgary South Earns Awarded Title of Top Local Print Shop
Published: February 5, 2024
In this video, sponsored by swissQprint, Colorchrome president and co-founder John Rhodes talks about printing display graphics with the company’s swissQprint Nyala and the newly acquired Kudu wide-format printers. Watch Video
Published: February 1, 2024
Agfa and EFI recently announced a strategic partnership that will bolster each company's portfolio of wide-format inkjet devices. WhatTheyThink was invited to an exclusive media day at EFI's headquarters in Londonderry, N.H., to learn more about this partnership. In this video, EFI's Scott Schinlever and Agfa's Arnaud Calleja talk about the partnership and what it will do for each company and their customers. Watch Video
Published: December 6, 2023
In this video sponsored by Durst, Larry D’Amico spotlights the Durst P5 350/HS hybrid wide-format printer, shown for the first time in North America at PRINTING United. Watch Video
Published: December 6, 2023
In this video sponsored by Graphco, Chris Manley spotlights the North American launch of the SD-Italy Augusta F150R Pro hybrid CNC routing and cutting machine. Watch Video
Published: November 30, 2023
In this video sponsored by Monadnock Paper Mills, Senior Sales Representative Vince Queau talks to Richard Romano about the company’s new line of sustainable wide-format substrates. Watch Video
Published: November 29, 2023
In this video sponsored by EFI, Lee Clevenger, VP of Operations for Parallax Digital Studios, talks about how EFI’s wide-format equipment allows them to tackle a diverse array of customer projects. Watch Video
Published: November 29, 2023
In this video sponsored by Nekoosa, Product Marketing Specialist Jordan Jossie spotlights Nekoosa Glass Finishes, a recently launched line of decorative and privacy window films. Watch Video
Published: November 28, 2023
In this video sponsored by Agfa, Dieter Jancart showcases the Agfa Jeti Tauro hybrid wide-format printer, Agfa’s “Thin Ink” technology, and Asanti software. Watch Video
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