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EFI and Agfa Partner to Bolster Both Product Portfolios: Exclusive Interview with EFI's Scott Schinlever and Agfa's Arnaud Calleja

Agfa and EFI recently announced a strategic partnership that will bolster each company's portfolio of wide-format inkjet devices. WhatTheyThink was invited to an exclusive media day at EFI's headquarters in Londonderry, N.H., to learn more about this partnership. In this video, EFI's Scott Schinlever and Agfa's Arnaud Calleja talk about the partnership and what it will do for each company and their customers. Watch Video

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Race to Indy: Ryan Devesty Previews Dscoop Edge

Ryan Devesty, Director of Digital Print and Workflow Solutions at Hatteras, talks to WhatTheyThink's Eric Vessels about the "Race to Indy" as we prepare for the Dscoop Edge event in Indianapolis. Ryan gives us a quick glance into his role at Hatteras and what they do and also talks about the Production Manager Track at Dscoop. Watch Video

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Race to Indy: Bill Farquharson and Kelly Mallozzi Preview Dscoop Edge

Bill Farquharson and Kelly Mallozzi speak with WhatTheyThink's Eric Vessels about the upcoming Dscoop Edge event in Indianapolis. They talk about past events, the value of the Dscoop community, and what we can look forward to this year. They also give a sneek peak into some of their great sales advice. Watch Video

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Frank's Fuzzy Logic

Frank is having second thoughts about the 2024 Pantone Color of the Year. It is “peach fuzz,” a yellow-orange. Graphic designers must balance the worlds of CMYK and Pantone and it may be time to seek new ideas about how we handle color for print. Come up with your own color for 2024 in the Comments. Watch Video

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Matthew Gresge Takes the Reins at SGS & Co.

Matthew is new to SGS & Co, but certainly not to the industry. He explains to Cary Sherburne all the connections that made taking on this new role an excellent opportunity. He talks about their role as an intermediary between brands/retailers and printers/packaging converters, how technology is changing the rules, and why he was excited to learn that SGS & Co was already using AI. And much, much, more. This is a not-to-miss interview! Watch Video

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Warren Werbitt Goes Printer to Printer with Steve Metcalf

This week, Warren talks with Steve Metcalf, co-founder of the Print UV Conference and Imagine AI Live, about the genesis and evolution of the upcoming Imagine AI Live conference, March 27-28, 2024, in Las Vegas. Stemming from the innovative spirit of last year's Print UV conference, Imagine AI Live aims to explore the transformative potential of applied AI for businesses of all kinds. Watch Video

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Miraclon Sees Encouraging 2024 for Flexo Packaging Production

David Zwang talks with Chris Payne, CEO of Miraclon, about the global packaging industry. While the post-pandemic effects were felt in 2022 and 2023, 2024 should bring growth, stability, and a look at the new normal. Watch Video

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Michael Aumann from Kurz Talks Digital Embellishments

Welcome to the latest episode of the Digital Embellishment Show! In this insightful episode, Kevin Abergel dives deep into the evolving world of digital embellishment and explores the significant role Kurz plays in shaping this dynamic market. Watch Video

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Offset Sets Off

Frank talks about offset lithography in front of an AB Dick 360 offset duplicator. He holds up a 1904 math book, the first book printed by offset litho. From its invention just after 1900, offset took 50 years to become the dominant printing process. It is now being challenged by toner and inkjet printing. Watch Video

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Paul Furse from Scodix Talk Digital Embellishments

In this episode of The Embellishment Show, join Kevin Abergel for an enlightening conversation with Paul Furse from Scodix as he delves into the transformative world of digital embellishment. With a rich background in sign painting, Paul shares his journey towards embracing digital technologies and how they're reshaping the printing landscape. This video is a treasure trove of insights for those curious about the latest trends and technologies in digital printing. Watch Video

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Infigo’s Chris Minn on “Second Generation” Software Purchasing

In this video, sponsored by Infigo, Chris Minn, Infigo’s Head of Global Marketing, talks about trends they are seeing in the market and how Infigo has software solutions to address PSPs’ needs to take their software implementation to the next level. Watch Video

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Warren Werbitt Goes Printer to Printer with Mitchel Weiss

This week, Warren talks with Mitchel Weiss, COO of Kalaniot Books, a publisher of Jewish-interest children’s books based in northeastern Pennsylvania. They recently printed a 32-page hardcover book on a Landa Nanographic press, a process chosen in order to hit the color gamut of the original painted artwork. Watch Video

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Analyst Roundtable: Goodbye, 2023—Hello, 2024!

David Zwang leads a roundtable discussion with IT Strategies' Marco Boer and Smithers' Sean Smyth on the challenges the industry faced in 2023 and the opportunities 2024 will bring. Watch Video

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Analyst Roundtable: The Agfa Speedset 1060

Agfa had invested a lot in acquiring Inca and launching the new Speedset 1060. David Zwang leads a group discussion with IT Strategies' Marco Boer and Smithers' Sean Smyth about the launch and Agfa's strategy. Watch Video

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CleanTech360 Helps Organizations Adapt to Today's Accelerated Business Environment

In 2024 and beyond, there will be increased focus on organizational agility and sustainability. Teuta Oruci, Founder and CEO of CleanTech360, is helping organizations around the globe establish and execute against goals in order to remain competitive in an increasingly accelerated business environment. Hear what she has to say about why this is important, as well as her comments about COP28, which she attended, and this week's Davos summit. Watch Video

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Voice of the Customer: JD Graphic, Tidewater Direct, and Walker 360 on Their Inkjet Journeys

In this video, sponsored by Screen, Lois Ritarossi talks with three Screen customers about how inkjet has transformed their companies, why they continue to invest in new technology, and the impact on their customers. Watch Video

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All the News That Gives Frank Fits

Frank has a fit about news. He opines that once it was not what was fit to print but what fit in print. Now there is no limit and articles go on forever to provide more places to insert ads, popups, and more. Watch Video

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Agfa Focuses on Digital Print

As part of Agfa's rebuilding, they have put digital print as one of their top areas of focus and growth, and VP Arnaud Callega is leading the effort. Watch Video

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Hybrid’s Label & Packaging Solutions

David Zwang talks with Mike Rottenborn, CEO of The Hybrid Group, about Hybrid’s complete set of solutions for producers of label and packaging products. Watch Video

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Customer Profile: EFI ecoTERRA Solution Offers Many Benefits for Textiles Printing

In this video, sponsored by EFI, Paolo Torricella, Global Textiles Segment Specialist at EFI Reggiani, talks about the ecoTERRA solution, a water-based printer that can print on any kind of textiles. Watch Video

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