Printing Pulse: Embellishment Edition
This edition of our Friday data series offers a preliminary “sneak peek” at the results of the Taktiful and WhatTheyThink 2023 Specialty Digital Ink and Toner Embellishment Study. This study takes a deep dive into how current users of digital ink and toner embellishment technologies are utilizing them, what the response from customers has been, how satisfied print providers have been with the sales and profitability of these jobs, where the challenges lie, and their general feelings about the future of digital ink and toner embellishment technologies.
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Industry News
- Fashion and Textile Industries Set to Witness Major Turning Point at ITMA 2023 as Digital Production Goes Mainstream with Kornit Digital
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- TF Massif Brings Printed Graphics to Life with Drytac SpotOn
- ITMA 2023: Kornit Digital Unveils Sustainable, On-Demand Production at Scale with New Apollo Platform and Enhanced Atlas MAX PLUS
- HYBRID Software and ICScolor Offer Color-Accurate Remote Director Proofs Directly from Within HYBRID CLOUDFLOW
- Millennium Partners with Crawford Technologies to Efficiently Create Accessible Marketing Documents
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Kyocera FOREARTH Digital Textile Printer Debuts at ITMA
Kyocera printheads are popular components in many digital textile printing systems. Now, Kyocera has applied that knowledge and expertise to its first digital textile printer, FOREARTH, making its first public appearance at ITMA in Milan. In this interview, Sho Taniguchi, Kyocera’s Deputy General Manager, IDP Business DevelopmentDivision, explains the strategy behind development of this system and why they believe it is beneficial to the textiles market.
Razzle Dazzle: User Success Stories on Creating Memorable Tactile Experiences
Taktiful’s Kevin Abergel talks to three US print service providers that have successfully won over customers after installing digital embellishment production systems.
What’s Old Is New Again: Will Paper Really Replace Film in Flexible Packaging? The Future Borrows from the Past for Some Exciting New Ideas
With the increased scrutiny of plastic use in flexible packaging, there is an increased interest in moving from plastic to paper. It was once hard to make the switch, but it has been getting much easier.
Solutum Offers a New Approach to Reducing Plastic Waste
Solutum is a Cleantech company on a mission to reduce plastic pollution by providing sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic. The company has created a revolutionary compound that can be engineered to create a range of flexible packaging with versatile end-of-life options. Cary Sherburne talks to Sharon Barak, the company’s Founder and CTO, to learn more about this innovative approach to solving the plastics problem.
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Printing Outlook 2023 - The WhatTheyThink Overview of the Current State of the Printing Industry
The new Printing Outlook 2023 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 2023 and beyond.
Printing Pulse: Embellishment Edition
This edition of our Friday data series offers a preliminary “sneak peek” at the results of the Taktiful and WhatTheyThink 2023 Specialty Digital Ink and Toner Embellishment Study. This study takes a deep dive into how current users of digital ink and toner embellishment technologies are utilizing them, what the response from customers has been, how satisfied print providers have been with the sales and profitability of these jobs, where the challenges lie, and their general feelings about the future of digital ink and toner embellishment technologies. Full Analysis
Paperboard Container Shipments Back up to Pandemic Levels
In March 2023, the value of shipments of paperboard containers was $6.361 billion, the highest it has been since August 2022. Full Analysis
Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing Establishments—2010–2020
According to County Business Patterns, in 2020 there were 723 establishments in NAICS 32222 (Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing). This category saw a net decrease in establishments of -12% since 2010. In macro news, the Architecture Billings Index suggests a recovery from the slowdown in the construction industry. Full Analysis
Recent Discussion
Warren Werbitt on Razzle Dazzle: User Success Stories on Creating Memorable Tactile Experiences
Robert Goodwin When did you become a word smith? They are creating an experience for their clients. Who's to say anything different? Why even comment, when they they are moving the ball forward doing great things in the industry. Robert, I'm no… Full comment Reply
Robert Godwin on Razzle Dazzle: User Success Stories on Creating Memorable Tactile Experiences
In the Jeff Alexander section the topic of creating a market is the most critical issue. Perhaps that topic becomes the next phase of the 'tactile' experience. Addressing the market and forming a compelling message to the brand managers and their cre… Full comment Reply
Kevin Abergel on Razzle Dazzle: User Success Stories on Creating Memorable Tactile Experiences
Robert, thank you for taking the time to share your insightful comments on the article. You've provided an interesting perspective that encourages us to consider the nuances within the creative process. I completely agree with your distinction bet… Full comment Reply
Robert Godwin on Razzle Dazzle: User Success Stories on Creating Memorable Tactile Experiences
Kevin, The use of the word "creating" in the article title is misleading. Printers manufacture. Art directors, copy writers and designers create. Most of the embellishment ordered in the market are effects that have existed for a long, long time. … Full comment Reply
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Robert Godwin on Razzle Dazzle: User Success Stories on Creating Memorable Tactile Experiences
Warren, First off, not down on the industry, simply realistic from a business persepctive. I disdain the influencer cheerleading that masks as marketing. Second, the issue is focus. Efforts to add value by calling a manufacturing process creative … Full comment Reply