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The future of newspapers

Rupert Murdoch says that printed newspapers have 15 years max. Of course, Frank has something to say about this. Watch Video

Perfect Communications’ Joe Olivo on the Inkjet Transformation

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

Packaging Graphics and Diversification with Olberding Brand

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

Nobelus’ Angie Mohni on Industry Trends

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

Cool Tools at drupa: Ricoh

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

Warren Werbitt Goes Printer to Printer with Vernon Southward of Easel.ly

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

PPA’s Gerhard Märtterer on Marketing Automation

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

PrintMailPro Supplements Digital Inkjet with Offset Printing

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 Talks Type

Frank discusses the 1764 Manuel Typographique by Pierre Simon Fournier. It was the first book to document the making of type. Watch Video

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