(Read David Zwang’s article about Taktiful’s new software here.)
Taktiful is the digital embellishment nerd's think tank. They have been researching the embellishment market for years and have developed educational programs and a new SaaS software to help printers and converters understand how to price the value add of embellishment. David Zwang talks with Kevin Abergel.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
(Read David Zwang’s article about Taktiful’s new software here.)
Frank recommends a new book called “Empire of Ink” which documents the growth of the American newspaper industry. We went from 23 newpapers in 1776 to over 20,000 in 1900. Watch the Video
Mary Schilling talks with Andrew Gunn, Head of Print on Demand Solutions, Americas, for Fujifilm about the company's new Revoria PC2120 digital press, as well as some of the pain points Fujifilm customers wrestle with and how Fujifilm can alleviate those challenges. Watch the Video
After 17 years with Fiery, culminating in his role as CEO, Toby Weiss is leaving the company to take on the role of CEO at Securonix, with the task of scaling the next era of AI-Powered security operations. In this interview. Toby shares some of his favorite experiences at Fiery as well as some of the challenges. While this move might seem unusual, Toby explains that he joined Fiery from the cybersecurity industry and is looking forward to get back into it, although he will miss Fiery and its people and customers, and our industry will certainly miss him! Watch the Video
German Sacristan, Principal Analyst–Production for Keypoint Intelligence, talks about the state of the industry as we hit the halfway point of 2026, and offers advice for print businesses for the latter half of the year. Watch the Video
Frank chats with Colonial reenactor Gary Gregory as he prints the Declaration of Independence on a replica of an English Common Press. Watch the Video
EFI's Hanan Yosefi talks about the new features that have been added to the company's VUTEk X5R wide-format printer. Watch the Video
Frank interviews Bob Wislocky, whose typesetting business weathered hot metal, phototypesetting, electronic imaging, digital printing, and other production technologies over 90 years. Watch the Video
Xitron has been delivering agnostic solutions to drive CTP devices for decades. Now they have a full-featured DFE with all of the necessary workflow tools to drive digital printers, CTP devices, proofers, etc. In this Business Update video, David Zwang talks with Xitron's K2 Evangelist Alan Darling. Watch the Video
Frank and Richard share a sofa and some banter about the printing industry. Watch the Video
Coming out of three consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth, Kodak has been delivering on their promise to rebuild and transform the company. In this Business Update video, David Zwang talks with Jim Continenza, Eastman Kodak Chairman and CEO. Watch the Video
Ken Hanulec, VP of Marketing at EFI, shares details on the launch of the VUTEk M3h X hybrid LED printer, positioning it for sign and display producers seeking higher-volume production with expanded application flexibility. The discussion focuses on how the VUTEk M3h X combines board and roll printing in a single hybrid platform, giving print providers a path to broaden output without adding separate equipment. Hanulec also outlines key production advantages, including enhanced image quality, automated operation, white ink, multilayer printing up to nine layers, and energy-efficient LED curing. Watch the Video
Frank talks about The Youth’s Companion, a newspaper published in Boston for over 100 years. In 1892, its editor proposed a Pledge of Allegiance. Watch the Video