According to SAi, dye sublimation printing, traditionally the preserve of specialist printers producing textiles, T-shirts and novelty items, is a process that uses inks that are vapourised during transfer to the final substrate. The resultant images are colour-rich, vibrant and long-lasting. Dye sublimation printing can be done direct to the final polymer coated substrate, or more commonly via a transfer paper [...]
Signarama discusses how to create a good relationship with a retail giant who you’d like to secure a contract with. With the right approach and ‘can do’ attitude, closing that big deal is within your grasp. 1. Be professional Whether you are contacted via email or a walk-in, remaining professional at all times will go a long way to securing [...]
Laurel Brunner from the Verdigris Projects says that Microsoft has made bold statements with its recent announcements that it aims to be carbon negative by 2030, and that by 2050 the company will ‘remove from the environment all the carbon it has emitted either directly or by electrical consumption since it was founded in 1975’. This is quite extraordinary, not [...]
According to Bradley Cooper, Technology Editor for Digital Signage Today, if you ask your average consumer about ads, they will likely describe them as invasive, intrusive, annoying, long and unnecessary. Even if you advertise products yourself, you likely understand all of these complaints and maybe share them. For example, how many of us click the skip button on every single [...]
David Lee from Focus Label Machinery discusses the advantages of silk screen printing versus heat transfer printing. To select the most appropriate technique, it’s important to have a thorough understanding of both. What is silk screen printing? For decades, silk screen printing has been the first-choice method for creating printed apparel, but it can also be used effectively on wood, paper, [...]
According to BrightSign CEO Jeff Hastings, digital signage is already making inroads in the automotive space. You’ve probably seen various displays mounted on top of (or smaller displays mounted inside) taxis and ride share vehicles. These solutions are mostly DOOH-oriented and show some real promise. But these solutions are primarily focused on either short-term passengers or bystanders within close proximity of [...]
According to Sensient Imaging Technologies, digital inkjet technology will continue to grow and develop for food applications – and we’ll increasingly see its use reaching beyond corporate and promotional events, to everyday use for both large and small brands. There are multiple opportunities out there for manufacturers. Whether used to refer to ink printed onto food directly – ‘edible inks’ [...]
According to Dave Newbery, Regional Sales Manager at Drytac Europe, wall graphics can all too often go wrong and sometimes very badly. This is due to the minefield that is different types of paint (particularly interior paints) and their compatibility with wall graphics products. Factors such as the incorrect face film and incorrect adhesive (including the wrong coat weight of [...]
