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Trends and Insights

UV Inkjet Moves Forward

by Dan Marx, SGIA

(Mon, Dec 01, 08)

The ongoing development of equipment and consumables in our industry continues to bring new and surprising outcomes.

Think Small

by Margie Dana, Boston Print Buyers

(Mon, Nov 24, 08)

When it comes to making a good impression on clients today, it's what's small that counts.

JDF and JobReady for Wide-Format Digital

by Jeff Burton, SGIA

(Mon, Nov 17, 08)

What exactly is JDF and how does it differ from Adobe's new PDF JobReady format?

Industry Insights

Epson Unveils Sheetfed Scanners
Epson launches the WorkForce Pro GT-S50 and WorkForce Pro GT-S80, the latest additions to the WorkForce scanner line.

Drytac® Introduces New Cold Mount Laminator
Drytac® Corporation has announced it will roll out the upgraded JetMounterTM 54 SHA laminator.

EXPOGO Launches New Tabletop Systems
EXPOGO Displays & Graphics has expanded its ultra-lightweight Pactiva panel system.

GPA Introduces Ultra Green® Film
GPA recently announced its eco-conscious answer for HP Indigo digital presses substrates: Ultra Green® Film.

Wifag-Polytype Group Acquires Digital Printing Division From Spühl
The Wifag-Polytype Group entered the digital printing arena by acquiring the digital printing division of the company Spühl/Leggett & Platt.

MACtac Graphic Products Launches StreetRap Concrete Floor Graphics
MACtac recently launched a new product designed specifically to answer the industry’s call for cost-effective, short-term concrete floor graphics: StreetRap.

Epson America Introduces New Professional Proofing Media
Optimized for use with Epson inks, these new papers deliver superior color accuracy and stability for general proofing, composition and contract proofing.

PrinterPresence Unveils New Springboard
The Springboard provides clients with simple website administration with easy navigation through search tools and user-based shortcuts.

Executive Update

The Word on the SGIA ’08 Expo Floor

by Michael Robertson, SGIA

(Wed, Oct 29, 08)

Many of the attendees had well designed business strategies and they were at SGIA’08 to buy the equipment and materials needed to make them happen.

Executive Update Archive

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SGIA Journal

3rd Quarter Journals Checkout the latest issue of the SGIA Journal

Surveys and Statistics

Finding and retaining quality employees is a top concern for how many imagers?
a) 10%
b) 20%
c) 30%
d) 40%

Answer: D. Are you having trouble as well? Take the Business Practices Survey and see what benefits and perks your competition is offering employees.

Featured Technical Resources

Digital Equipment Evaluation

The best comparison of digital equipment devices on the market.

Screen Printing Troubleshooting Resource

Solutions to common screen printing issues, includes printer-friendly posters and charts.

Digital Fabric Resource

A complete listing of fabrics offered by manufacturers for digital printing.