Interviews with Industry Executives, Commentary & Analysis from WhatTheyThink Contributors and other video features.
Richard Romano talks to Keypoint Intelligence's Johnny Shell about trends and technologies in digital textile production. While currently accounting for less than 10% of all textile production, new technologies, consumer demands, and emphases on sustainability are driving more and more interest in digital textiles. Watch Video
Mary Schilling talks with Frank Woltering, Product Manager, Esko, a company that is addressing file preparation challenges for production. They explain the intricacies of trapping in packaging prepress, and introduce automatic trapping and trap text customization. Watch Video
In this video, sponsored by Canon, David Zwang talks with Dr. Charles Weiss, Professor of Graphic Communication at Clemson University. The Clemson program is one of the few four-year university graphic communications programs. Canon had invited Dr. Weiss and several of his students to attend thINK Ahead. Watch Video
In this video, sponsored by eProductivity Software, CEO Gabriel Matsliach, COO Charlotte Tueckmantel, and General Manager, Packaging, Alex Zlatic conduct a booth tour, showcasing the software solutions they were demonstrating at drupa 24. Watch Video
Mary Schilling talks with Class Bickeböller, Product Manager Graphic Arts, about the company's Myiro products tailored for the industrial sector. The product line addresses color measurement challenges, offers software solutions for color management, and uses hyperspectral camera technology. It can be customized to meet customer needs and analyze color differences. Watch Video
In this video, sponsored by Canon, David Zwang talks with The Mailworks CEO Brianne Baggetta about how the company helps its customers with all facets of a marketing campaign—from design, to printing, to mailing, to analyzing the results. Watch Video
In this video, sponsored by Ultimate Tech, David Zwang talks with Ultimate Tech CEO Julie Watson about the company’s extensive product introductions, as well as their presence at thINK. Watch Video
Mary Schilling talks with Jordan Koplien, Electrical Engineer at BW Converting, to introduce the Meridian Elite laser cleaner. The Meridian, an analog cleaning system, is used in flexo and inkjet processes to ensure print quality and color accuracy. It uses a patented rotary scanner for fast cleaning cycles, with cleaning speed depending on the roll's dimensions and cleaning type. The Meridian also features a built-in microscope for on-machine verification. Watch Video
Mary Schilling chats with Marc Verbeem, Supervisor Product Management, Mimaki, about a greenfield concept for fabric printing, de-inking, and pollution reduction. This video showcases Mimaki's new Neo-Chromato process that transforms sublimation ink into gas for de-inking printed fabric. The technology, which can be applied with a dispenser, holds potential for larger machines and re-inking shirts. Watch Video
David Zwang talks with Mark Michelson, Senior Editor of Printing Impressions, on the eve of his impending retirement, about finding the next generation of printing industry writers and analysts. Watch Video
Nick Gawreluk talks with Horst Huber, CEO/President EMEA of priint Group, about the automated production of documents. Watch Video
Rupert Murdoch says that printed newspapers have 15 years max. Of course, Frank has something to say about this. Watch Video
In this video, sponsored by Canon, David Zwang talks with Joe Olivo, President & Co-owner of Perfect Communications, a commercial printer that, over the past few years, has been focusing on direct mail for both the gaming and non-profit markets. Although the company still operates offset and toner-based digital presses, they have been avidly pursuing production inkjet. Watch Video
David Zwang talks with David Olberding, CEO, Olberding Brand Family, a century-old company specializing in packaging graphics for consumer goods. Olberding Brand is expanding their focus to include production art and design. As project managers, they handle graphics projects and collaborate with brands and converters. Watch Video
In this video, sponsored by Nobelus, David Zwang talks with Angie Mohni, VP of Marketing for Nobelus, about the latest industry trends she has been seeing, notably automation, sustainability, and insourcing. Watch Video
Mary Schilling and Jason Remnant, Strategic Business Development Manager Industrial Print Solutions, Ricoh, introduce Ricoh's innovative approach to ink and printhead compatibility. They showcase the Ricoh Media Free Test System, a solution to optimize applications and reduce paper waste. Watch Video
This week, Warren talks with Easel.ly CEO Vernon Southward. Easel.ly is a web-based tool that allows users to create and share infographics, offering a range of templates and design elements that make it easy for individuals, educators, and businesses to visualize information and data in a clear and engaging manner. Watch Video
Nick Gawreluk talks with Gerhard Märtterer from the Programmatic Print Alliance (PPA) about PPA’s mission as it relates to “programmatic print,” aka “marketing automation.” Watch Video
In this video, sponsored by Canon, David Zwang talks with Keith Daboub, President & CEO of PrintMailPro, a Texas-based commercial printer with three facilities, each of which has its own product specialty. A predominantly digital inkjet business, it recently acquired another company to boost their strength in offset. Watch Video
Frank discusses the 1764 Manuel Typographique by Pierre Simon Fournier. It was the first book to document the making of type. Watch Video
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