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Net printing employment in December 2024 was not much changed from November—overall employment was down slightly by 0.1%, with production employment up 0.4% and non-production employment down 1.2%. Read More
A monthly postcard challenge. Letters have a molecular structure? Books written by humans are getting their own certification, because everything is nuts. When in Denver, be sure to check out the pre-Depression-era murals in the Mountain States Telephone Building. Glasses for the hard of hearing that transcribe spoken words. Graphene-coated drivers for noise-cancelling headphones. An upcoming Chinese half marathon pits human against robot runners. A new snow shovel designed to handle frozen tire tracks. Was Alexander the Great eaten by sharks? It is perfectly possible to ski on sand, and a resort in Bavaria specializes in it. No, we will *not* subscribe to socks. Harry Potter-themed Goldfish crackers. Welcome to WhatTheyThink’s weekly miscellany. Read More
Is pink a color? A workshop for manufacturing imaginary books. A highly recommended “forever pen.” Cheetos launches a new handwriting font. Good news: “Matter will be better in 2025.” What was the very first photograph of a snowman? A new graphene filament for 3D printing. “Mercator Extreme” lets you have fun with geographic distortions. CVS makes the retail experience more annoying. The latest incident of a mob destroying a Waymo. An “AI-powered spice dispenser” because everything is insane. Dunkin and Native create doughnut-themed and scented personal care items. Welcome to WhatTheyThink’s weekly miscellany. Read More
According to the latest, recently released edition of County Business Patterns, in 2022 there were 385 establishments in NAICS 323117 (Books Printing). This represents an decrease of 28% since 2010—although establishments were up from 2021 to 2022. In macro news, Q4 GDP was up 2.3%. Read More
In this episode of Taktiful Tuesdays, Eric Vessels sits down with Ken Hanulec, Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at EFI, to discuss the game-changing innovations in the digital print world. From the revolutionary EFI X5 Nozomi and its impact on on-demand box production to the Pro 30H hybrid printer and the growing role of sustainability in print technology, this conversation is packed with insights you don’t want to miss.Ken also shares his thoughts on digital embellishments, the analog-to-digital shift in the industry, and practical advice for print service providers looking to stay competitive in a fast-evolving market. Plus, they dive into personal favorites—travel destinations, grilling tips, and even a little football talk! Read More
