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Warren Werbitt Goes Printer to Printer with Advertisers Printing

This week, Warren talks with John Heaney and Alex Fechner of Advertisers Printing about the tough realities of sustainability in the printing industry. While everyone talks about wanting sustainable practices, not everyone is willing to pay for them. For over 20 years, AP has invested heavily in sustainable printing—from installing over 100 solar panels to adopting eco-friendly chemistry and securing various certifications. Despite these efforts, they've lost business to companies with little or no commitment to sustainability. Watch Video

Revitalizing Print: A Conversation with Thayer Long

Thayer Long, CEO of WhatTheyThink, talks about the APTech's rebranding journey and future aspirations. WhatTheyThink's mission to serve the print community, set industry standards and attract the next generation to the industry. The power of print is emphasized, along with the need for its redefinition. Watch Video

Exploring the Future of Digital Embellishment with Ryan Moskun from Harris & Bruno

In this episode of "The Digital Embellishment Show," host Kevin Abergel sits down with Ryan Moskun, Marketing Manager at Harris & Bruno, to discuss their breakthrough in the digital embellishment industry with their new ZRX machine. Tune in as they delve into the creative possibilities of digital embellishment, the challenges of surface tension, and the game-changing features of X-MATTE technology. Watch Video

RevSpring’s Eric Hollingsworth on thINK

In this video, sponsored by Canon, David Zwang talks with Eric Hollingsworth, VP of Operations for RevSpring, a transactional print provider with three production facilities to mail a billion pieces a year. Eric is the newest member of the thINK Board. Watch Video

Cool Tools at drupa: wallPen

Mary Schilling and Isabel Nold, Media Designer & Magazine, wallPen, talk about the innovative wallPen. This tool prints directly on any medium at a 90-degree angle. The product's unique features include laser dots and bidirectional printing. The tool uses UV curing ink, offers a CMYK color system and can print on various surfaces, including curved walls. Watch Video

Vivid Impact’s Sam Campitella on Marketing Technology

In this video, sponsored by Canon, David Zwang talks with Sam Campitella, President of Vivid Impact, a marketing technology business with three production facilities, each of which specializes in different functions—custom developers and third-party logistics, commercial printing and binding, and creative design and video production. The company’s print capabilities center around prodution inkjet. Watch Video

Educating the Market on the Value of Digital Embellishment

Cary Sherburne talks with Kevin Abergel, founder of Taktiful, as he shares his journey and insights into the digital embellishment industry. They discuss the importance of creating tools, educating the market, and the value of embellishments for printers and brands. Watch Video

Eric—Hail and Farewell

Frank talks about WhatTheyThink’s coverage of drupa and wishes Eric Vessels a fond farewell. Watch Video

Cool Tools: Massivit

Mary Schilling meets Erez Zimerman, CEO of Massivit, at drupa 2024 to discuss their 3D printing offerings like the Massivit 3000 and the Massivit 10000-G, a fast production printer using gel and capable of creating thermoforming tools. Watch Video

More Vang Sails from Print into Software Development

In this video, sponsored by Canon, David Zwang talks with Joshua Hirschorn, VP of Finance & Administration at More Vang, about the origin of the company's name and how it started as a commercial printer but expanded into creative agency work and software development. Watch Video

Keypoint Intelligence's Johnny Shell on Digital Textile Production

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

Cool Tools at drupa: Esko

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

Clemson University Graphic Communications Students Visit thINK Ahead

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

eProductivity Software at drupa

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

Cool Tools at drupa: Konica Minolta

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

The Mailworks Offers the Full Gamut of Marketing Campaign Management

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

Product Strategy: Ultimate Tech

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

Cool Tools at drupa: BW Converting

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

Cool Tools at drupa: Mimaki

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

Printing Impressions’ Mark Michelson on Attracting New Talent to the Industry

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