Wide-Format & Signage
This section of WhatTheyThink focuses on emerging trends in wide-format printing. It identifies new business opportunities and provides strategic analysis of new applications, technology, and events.
Much Ado About Color: The Canon Colorado Wallcovering Challenge
At PRINTING United, Canon showcased the results of a unique challenge that highlighted the color consistency and repeatability of its Colorado line of UVgel printers. Richard Romano looks at The Wallcovering Challange. Read More
TECHNOLOGY OUTLOOK: DISPLAY GRAPHICS—Display Graphics and Signage at ISA, drupa, PRINTING United, and Beyond
drupa has never been a big show for display graphics and signage, and while there were companies showing their wide-format printers, major announcements are usually reserved for the ISA Sign Expo, FESPA and/or PRINTING United. Richard Romano looks back at some solutions on display in Düsseldorf and what to look for in Las Vegas. Read More
The Evolution of Celebration Signage: Up With Higher Education!
If you have been out and about lately you may have seen the latest trend in celebration signage: lawn signs that announce what college or university a graduate is heading to in the fall. We look at some of the opportunities for display graphics providers in this area. Read More
Growth in Shopping and Dining Drive Opportunities in Wide Format
Heidi Tolliver-Walker looks at two of the biggest markets for wide-format graphics: retail and dining. Read More
Flyerline Schweiz AG Installs New HP Large Format 2700 Printer
At drupa 24, HP announced that Flyerline Schweiz signed a deal for a new HP Latex 2700 printer. Read More
Fujifilm Collaborates with ColorBase to Profile Premium Media for the Acuity Prime Hybrid
At drupa 24, Fujifilm announced its collaboration with ColorBase, a partnership that will see ColorBase profiling a selection of premium print material to support companies that have invested in the Acuity Prime Hybrid printer. Read More
Print on Walls with WallPen
Ralf Schlözer looks at a unique exhibitor at drupa 24: WallPen, which has developed a dervice for printing directly on walls. Read More
Arizona 2300 FLXflow—Streamlining Your Flatbed Printing Production
In this article, sponsored and written by Canon, learn about the advantages of Canon’s FLXflow technology that streamlines production on the Arizona flatbed printer. Read More
Global First: Fujifilm and Barberán Announce First Sale of New HS Series Single-Pass Inkjet Platform, with Deal Agreed on the Barberán Stand at drupa 2024
At drupa, Linney, a full-service UK-based marketing agency, became the first company in the world to invest in the new, ultra-high productivity, single-pass HS Series developed in partnership by Fujifilm and Barberán. Read More
Advanced New Robotics and Next Generation Digital Cutting Technology Revealed by Kongsberg PCS
In this article, sponsored and written by Kongsberg Precision Systems, the company describes the new technologies the company showed for the first time at drupa 24, including the new Kongsberg Ultimate. It also looks to the future of automation. Read More
Table Talk: New Options for Display Graphics Cutting and Finishing
A round up of some of the latest wide-format cutting table product introductions. Read More
Looking Beyond Commercial Print with Mimaki
Mimaki is looking beyond the traditional paper-based print applications. Ralf Schlözer reports from Mimaki's drupa 24 press conference. Read More
News
National / AZON Empowers PSPs to Boost Profits with In-House Engraving and ADA Signage Solutions
CMYUK Announces New Promotional Appointment of Amira Bouchiba as EFI Technical Product Manager
Avery Dennison Adds New Luster and Matte Finishes to Max Series Digital Overlaminate Product Line
UFABRIK Water & Airtight Tent Textile Specified for British F1 Grand Prix
Why Custom Uniform Accessories Matter – The Subtle Power of Branding
Signs Express Gloucester Hails Drytac ReTac Textures in Outstanding Wallcovering Project
HP Large Format Ignites Scalability and Growth for Print Service Providers
Introducing: NEW HP Premium Clear Window Film
Avery Dennison Announces 2025 Training Schedule at SEMA 2024
Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions Announces 2024 ‘Wrap Like Royalty’ Challenge Winners
Xanté Introduces the New X-24 Flatbed UV Printer
Avery Dennison® Invites SEMA 2024 Attendees to Discover Bright Escapes at This Year’s Show
WrapFest 2024 Revs-Up the Vehicle Customization Industry
Drytac Announces Global Availability of Paper Fleece Smooth
EFI's Continued Partnership Helps Fuel Imagine’s $15+ Million Investment to Elevate Capabilities
Vanguard Digital Expands Reach with American Print Consultants Partnership
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Keypoint Intelligence's Eric Zimmerman on Today's Wide-Format Trends
Richard Romano talks with Eric Zimmerman, Principal Analyst, Keypoint Intelligence's Wide Format Printing Consulting Service, about the latest developments and trends in wide-format, display graphics, and signage. Watch Video
Serigraph Expands Its Applications with EFI
In this video sponsored by EFI, Richard Romano talks with Mark Heimerl, Director of Strategic Sales for Serigraph, a 75-year-old company that produces industrial graphics as well as specialty graphics for restaurants and retailers. The company has been moving into event and environmental graphics. Watch Video
M&M Displays’ Chris Mace Jr. on Transitioning from Screen Printing to Digital
In this video sponsored by EFI, David Zwang talks with Chris Mace Jr., General Manager of M&M Displays, a third-generation company founded in the 1940s that transitioned from screen printing to traditional and digital signage and display graphics 15 years ago, specializing in retail graphics for the trade. Watch Video
HP Streamlines and Automates the Construction Process
HP has been involved in print and specifically the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) process with printers that initially produced blueprints and have evolved since. Now they are taking the process to the construction site. David Zwang talks with Daniel Martinez, GM of HP's Large Format Printing Division, about the company's new solutions for this market. Watch Video
Booth Tour: Durst at PRINTING United
In this video sponsored by Durst, Matt Loede, Jim Peterson, and Leland Morgan highlight some of the Durst and Vanguard printing equipment and software solutions on display at PRINTING United. Watch Video
Booth Tour: Zünd at PRINTING United
In this video sponsored by Zünd, Business Segment Manager Martin Thornton showcases the cutting and finishing solutions Zünd was showing at PRINTING United. Watch Video
Product Strategy: Canon’s Colorado Wallcovering Challenge
In this video sponsored by Canon, Richard Reamer, Senior Director of Product Marketing and Planning–Large Format Systems, at Canon USA LFS, talks about the Colorado Wallcovering Challenge that was on display at PRINTING United. Watch Video
Business Update: Graphco’s SD-Italy Augusta F150R PRO CNC Router and Cutter
David Zwang talks to Graphco’s Chris Manley about the SD-Italy Augusta F150R PRO hybrid CNC routing and cutting plotter, an ultra-high-speed solution for wide-format, display, signage, and industrial production. The machine debuted at PRINTING United 2023 in Atlanta, and so far Graphco has installed six units, with another half dozen about to be installed. Watch Video
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Richard has written about graphic communication hardware and software trends for the past 25 years.
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