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Zazzle Builds Global Network to Connect Creators, Makers, and Consumers

In this video discussion, Charles Ohiaeri, Chief Fulfillment Officer at Zazzle, explains how the company has evolved into a global network with the goal of connecting creators and makers, while balancing the wishes of end users to add customization to their orders. He also touches on Zazzle's connection to Adobe as the launch partner for the Adobe Express print function. Watch Video

Cool Tools at drupa: Taktiful

Mary Schilling makes her way to the Taktiful booth at drupa in her Cool Tools journey to talk with Kevin Abergel, President and Founder. Together, they highlight the need for software that enables designers to visualize embellishments. They also discuss the challenges in digital embellishment design and introduces Taktitful's software tools. He underscores the importance of understanding market pricing and aims to improve the digital embellishment industry. Taktiful plans to offer free licenses and training to universities to educate upcoming designers. Watch Video

Cool Tools: Koenig & Bauer Durst at drupa

Mary Schilling talks with Daniel Velema, Managing Director, Koenig & Bauer Durst, and Wolfgang Knotz, Managing Director, Durst Austria, about the significance of white ink on corrugated substrates, emphasizing its role in enhancing print quality and versatility. They discuss the benefits of digital water base white ink, including its food safety features and compatibility with printing speeds. The conversation also covers the expanded color options achieved with white ink, the SPC 130's print head technology, and the design possibilities offered by white ink. Watch Video

Canon’s Lisa Weese Recaps the Company’s Latest Product Releases at thINK

In this video, sponsored by Canon, David Zwang talks with Lisa Weese, Senior Director, Category Marketing & Product Planning, for Canon Solutions America, about Canon’s recent product announcements and releases. Watch Video

Cool Tools at drupa: Global Graphics Software

Mary Schilling talks with David Stevenson, Product Manager, Global Graphics Software, about their solution for data streaming issues in high-speed roll-to-roll inkjet devices at drupa 2024. The discussion revolves around the Smart DFE, an OEM offering for printer manufacturers, the role of AI in driving RIP at rated speed and the benefits of this approach, such as estimating processing time and speeding up operations. Watch Video

Cool Tools: Mimaki at drupa

Mary Schilling keeps on trucking through the coolest tools at drupa with her latest stop at the Mimaki booth to chat with Danna Drion, General Marketing Manager, Mimaki, to discuss how the company collaborates with designers, leverages AI and augmented reality to craft innovative products. They demonstrate printing on diverse surfaces and applications such as cushions and backlit products. Watch Video

Cool Tools: PitSid at drupa

Mary Schilling and Thomas Kaulitz, Managing Director, PitSid about their solution for automating registration control. They discuss new assistance management solution that combines automation and robotics. The system, which includes measurement tools and robots, is used for printing sample sheets, analyzing print quality, and checking registration. Watch Video

Warren Werbitt Goes Printer to Printer with Dina Kessler of Kessler Creative

This week, Warren talks with Dina Kessler of Kessler Creative, a direct marketing agency serving clients nationwide. Kessler Creative works with clients closely to develop customized marketing plans that will work for them. Watch Video

New RISO Inkjet Solution Streamlines Packaging System Development

RISO has announced a new inkjet printing unit supported by their oil based inks. The solution is targeting packaging applications and others that benefit from durable print including fade and water resistance. Satoshi Aoki of RISO shares details of the product strategy and anticipated benefits for inkjet integrators. Watch Video

The Future of Printing: Inkjet Technology and AI

Nick Gawreluk and Taylor Blackwell, President and Owner, Walker360, discuss Walker 360's shift from offset to inkjet printing. They talk about the benefits and opportunities inkjet technology offers, provide advice for printers contemplating the transition, and envision the future of the printing industry, particularly the role of AI and automation. Watch Video

WirbelWild’s Tobias Köngeter on Acquiring Effective Tools for Print Production

Nick Gawreluk talks with Tobias Köngeter, Owner of WirbelWild, about how WirbelWild acquired the tools and the skills to deliver highly personalized, high-value print communications. Watch Video

Cool Tools at drupa: Tech4Check

Mary Schilling checks in with Dietrich Magerlein, Managing Partner, Tech4Check at drupa 2024, software that verifies PDFs for packaging. The software tackles market challenges by comparing customer PDFs, final prints, and approved PDFs. It checks for printing accuracy, blade making, and postpress processes. In the pharmaceutical industry, this verification is vital to prevent recalls. The software's capabilities include pixel and dot comparison, geometry and ink spread measurement, and braille decoding. Watch Video

HP's Sustainability in Industrial Printing

David Zwang talks with Joan Perez Pericot, VP of Sustainability, HP, about the significance of sustainability in their operations. They discuss into HP's methods for assessing and enhancing their environmental impact, their participation in sustainability initiatives such as forest preservation and carbon footprint reduction, and their commitment to designing sustainable products. Watch Video

Cool Tools at drupa: Diversified Nano Solutions

Mary Schilling and Bruce Carnes discuss Diversified Nano Solutions' development of specialty pigments and dyes. They delve into various fluid inks, including aqueous-based, magnetic ink character recognition, UV fluorescent, and infrared inks. They introduce the encrypt biomarker technology, which allows on-site fluid testing and the addition of custom DNA string biomarkers to any ink or dye pigment. Watch Video

Sustainability and Innovation in the Printing Industry: A Discussion with Calvin Lakhan

Nick Gawreluk and Dr. Calvin Lakhan, York University, discuss everyone's favorite topic: waste management and how it affects sustainability and the future of the printing industry. Lakhan shares his insights on communicating sustainability and his perception of the industry. Watch Video

Fujifilm's Growth and Expansion in North America

David Zwang and Hidetoshi (Toshi) Kino, General Manager, Fujifilm, discuss the company's growth and expansion in North America. They highlight the addition of colors and solutions to their machines. They also touch on the challenges of hiring and the company's focus on software technology for automation and cost reduction. Watch Video

Neyenesch Printing Looks at Inkjet

In this video, sponsored by Canon, David Zwang talks with Natalie Neyenesch, VP of Operations for Neyenesch Printing, a 125-year-old, fourth-generation family business that specializes in direct mail and high-end boutique work. The company has a mix of offset and toner-based digital equipment and Neyenesch attended thINK to investigate potentially investing in inkjet. Watch Video

What Do Printers Print?

Frank wants to know what printers are actually printing. Certain categories of print like “Financial” went electronic with the EDGAR and “Catalogs” are mostly online. So what are we printing and where are the growth areas for printing companies? Watch Video

Cool Tools: OneVision at drupa

Mary Schilling, David Leonardi, Vice President of Sales and Karin Bader, Team Lead Marketing, OneVision Software, highlight the significance of productivity and automation in print shop workflows. They discuss OneVision's automation software that streamlines pre-press, production and finishing. It minimizes manual intervention and offers connectivity to existing systems. The new Stations module allows scanning of non-digitized manufacturing steps. Watch Video

Mimaki’s Textile Printing Solutions at drupa

Nick Gawreluk talks with Marc Verbeem, Supervisor Product Manager at Mimaki, about the company’s solutions for textile printing and sustainbability that were on display at drupa 24. Watch Video