EFI Reggiani Announces New Products at ITMA Asia, Broadening Extensive Digital Textile Printing Line
In its first in-person trade show appearance since the pandemic began, EFI Reggiani displayed its dedication to ongoing innovation for textiles, even during this difficult time. Three new products were announced at ITMA Asia in Shanghai last Friday, as well as ink manufacturing capabilities in Asia and updates to the EFI Reggiani BOLT. Read the full story.
Where Brands are Headed with Mass Customization
Mass customization avoids many pitfalls of typical VDP projects because it doesn’t require the development of elaborate cross-sections of personal user data. In this article, sponsored by HP and written by HP Indigo's “Workflow Chef” Gershon Alon, learn how creating such campaigns is relatively worry-free and less complex, yet can be a very effective way of giving each individual the feeling of being unique.
Get Ahead of Your Competitors through Strategic Landmines
WhatTheyThink contributor Lisa Magnuson explains how to be pro-active and re-active toward your competition.
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Industry News
- EFI Reggiani Introduces State-of-the-Art, Industrial Entry-Level BLAZE Textile Digital Printer
- Onyx Graphics Announces Newest Version Release ONYX 21.1
- Color-Logic Updates "Find-a-Printer" Map
- BOBST Reflects on Global Economy Challenges and Announces New Procurement Decisions to Ensure Customers Have Access to New Equipment, Spare Parts and Consumables
- IWCO Direct Announces Historic Strategic Investment
- Quad Appoints Former Ad Age President & Publisher Josh Golden to Chief Marketing Officer Position
- Baumer hhs Uses Teamviewer Pilot to Provide Immediate Remote Support
- Alumnus Becomes 11th RIT Graduate to Win Pulitzer Prize
Shipments: A New Season?
April 2021 printing shipments came in at $6.80 billion, a slight downturn from March’s $6.98 billion, but is consistent with the pattern we have been tracking over the past five years.
Smart Print Manufacturing: The Future of Production Printing
Keypoint Intelligence has identified five core technologies (cloud computing, big data and analytics, artificial intelligence, robotics, and augmented reality) that will ultimately lead to mostly—if not fully—autonomous print production. This article explores the current state and future implications of our five core technologies for SPM.
Meet the Design Duo Breathing Life into Vintage Furniture Using Creativity and Print
Upcycling has become an important element of the circular economy, and furniture is no exception. Learn how this creative team is using digitally printed fabric to increase their ability to upcycle furniture and more!
Affiliates Are Positioned to Support Local Printing Communities
Following PRINTING United Alliance’s acquisition of the Printing Industries of America (PIA), the 21 local Printing Industries of Americas Affiliates joined together to see how they could work together to continue to support their local print communities. Cary Sherburne spoke with members of Affiliate Operating and Education Committees about their plans for the future.
Document Your Processes—or Continue to Wing It?
The documentation of your repeating processes will change your business in so many ways. No matter how inefficient you might be today, the simple act of documenting processes and committing to iterative improvements will turn your business into a continuous improvement engine.
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Printing Outlook 2021 - The WhatTheyThink Overview of the Current State of the Printing Industry
The new Printing Outlook 2021 report provides detailed analysis of the latest WhatTheyThink Business Outlook Survey, the latest industry economic data and macroeconomic trends, as well as industry and cultural technological trends to look out for in 2021.
Shipments: A New Season?
April 2021 printing shipments came in at $6.80 billion, a slight downturn from March’s $6.98 billion, but is consistent with the pattern we have been tracking over the past five years. Full Analysis
European Print Industry Snapshot: Belgium
In this bimonthly series, WhatTheyThink is presenting the state of the printing industry in different European countries based on the latest monthly production numbers. This week, we take a look at the printing industry in Belgium Full Analysis
Book Publishing Employees—2010–2018
According to County Business Patterns, in 2010, there were 81,511 employees in NAICS 51113 (Book Publishing). Over the course of the decade, employment had dropped to a low of 64,085, but climbed back up to 73,108 in 2018. In macro news, the Great Rebound is underway. Full Analysis
Recent Discussion
Gina Danner on Affiliates Are Positioned to Support Local Printing Communities
I love the local support of our affiliates. I am concerned about the representation of the industry as a whole when it comes to political action., OSHA, representation with the USPS, and the various connections to ur OEMs. As we look at the 22 di… Full comment Reply
Jim Hamilton on Frank Has Spirit (Duplicators)
I think the statement "everyone has a printer/scanner a few feet away" is generationally biased. I love the all-in-one printer I have at home, and I use it frequently. But many young people see printers as an unnecessary purchase (and an overall nuis… Full comment Reply
Joe Webb on Frank Has Spirit (Duplicators)
But Frank, you left out the most important part of the mimeograph... THE SMELL!! In 1960s elementary and high school classrooms and hallways across the USA you could smell when it was semester final exam periods. :) I'll never forget learning how t… Full comment Reply
Elizabeth Gooding on Industry Veteran Patrick Henry to Retire
Pat, I'm so happy that you have finally been given Liberty without the death part. Your fans above have done a fabulous job extolling your many virtues so I will simply say that I whole heartedly agree and wish you the best. I hope your semi-retireme… Full comment Reply
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Robert Lindgren on Affiliates Are Positioned to Support Local Printing Communities
Gina, I understand and agree with your concern as this is the relationship we enjoyed when we had a national federation, Printing Industries of America. This give our industry the resources and support of their local association and also provided the… Full comment Reply