Interviews with Industry Executives, Commentary & Analysis from WhatTheyThink Contributors and other video features.
Jeff Sider, Senior Development Manager at Cober Solutions, talks to WhatTheyThink's Eric Vessels about the "Race to Indy" as we prepare for the Dscoop Edge event in Indianapolis. Jeff gives us a quick glance into his role at Cober Solutions and what they do and also talks about the IT Track at Dscoop. Watch Video
This week, Warren speaks with Jeffrey and Adam Hernandez from Classic Color about how and why they produced a one-of-a-kind AI-generated printed promo piece. “Actual intelligence is required for artificial intelligence.” Watch Video
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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