By DPS Magazine Staff Part 2 of 2 Today’s communications must offer accessibility across all channels. The first part in this series provided a look at customer communications management (CCM) solutions that address increased accessibility demands. Here, we share commentary from Ernie Crawford, president/CEO, Crawford Technologies, providing a deep dive into the accessibility challenges of today. DPS: CCM covers the creation, delivery, storage, and retrieval of outbound communications, often on regulated documents. What are the primary challenges in regards to growing accessibility demands? EC ..read more

by Cassandra Balentine Cutsheet inkjet production presses continue to advance, complementing and competing with mature technologies like offset and toner-based production devices. While there is room for both technologies, certain considerations may sway a conversation towards inkjet. In increasingly more scenarios, digital print providers grapple with the decision to remain a toner-based shop or invest in inkjet. Dustin Graupman, senior director, Production Inkjet Business, Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc., feels that advantages of inkjet include lower production costs and higher rel ..read more

By DPS Magazine Staff In this issue we recognize companies that stood out to readers throughout 2023. Our annual Top 30 award recipients are selected based on engagement with our lead-generation site, DPSMagDirect.com, which tracks reader interest with editorial mentions and advertising within the year. We’ve asked the Top 30 vendors and five honorable mentions to provide a company overview, as well as list up to three key products that serve the space. The product highlights and associated INFO#s are available in a chart within the article on page 22. Above: Muller Martini offers its Si ..read more

by DPS Magazine Staff Held from March 24 to 27, 2024 in Indianapolis, IN, Dscoop Edge Indy hosts users of HP industrial print and large format technologies. The event is designed to connect attendees to the people and ideas that help expand business, sell more, find talent, improve sustainability, add automation, and transform. Attendees have access to a range of educational sessions, keynote presentations, and networking opportunities throughout the conference. Educational Sessions Print business owners and key staff attend Dscoop to network and learn. The conference breaks out its education ..read more

by DPS Magazine Staff As we enter a new year, several trends stand out in the print industry, including automation and sustainability. The adoption of digital print continues in all segments and its inherent benefits help solve challenges like labor shortages and meet demands for faster turnaround times, personalization, and sustainability. Rick Salinas, president, Duplo USA, says print providers will continue to seek new and innovative products in 2024. “They will also continue to look for every opportunity to improve processes to maximize profits. Meeting these two initiatives will be a cha ..read more

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By DPS Magazine The November/December issue of DPS Magazine looks at the trends and challenges facing the digital print industry in 2023, while the January/February issue outlines predictions for 2024. We highlight individual company achievements and challenges as we reflect on last year and prepare for next. Canon Canon U.S.A., Inc. is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. The company’s production presses and printers support businesses by offering performance capabilities to handle complex jobs and demanding operations. Canon also off ..read more

By Cassandra Balentine Silicone edge graphics (SEG) are a trendy and efficient display option, well suited for retail, trade show, and event marketing. Fabric manufacturers and distributors continue to create materials that support SEG, incorporating features like stretch and recyclability. Fabric Features For fabrics utilized in SEG, the most predominate requirement is stretch, followed by opacity, and sometimes sustainability. “The best SEG fabrics will feature stretch, opacity, good white point, and for retailers—recyclable fabrics,” states Ken Bach, business development director, CleanRTex ..read more

by Cassandra Balentine It’s been a challenging few years for nearly every industry. From supply chain issues to inflation, political unrest, and a labor crisis, the road to success is fraught with obstacles in every direction for print professionals. “One of the biggest challenges this year has been fear of the economy and rising interest rates. This has led to a lot more caution when considering large investments on equipment/technology,” admits Steve Lynn, director of labels and packaging, Durst. For those that have embraced change or are ready to, digital technologies offer increased effic ..read more

by Melissa Donovan Packaging continues its transition to digital print and workflow software adapts in response. Digital and hybrid print environments take advantage of emerging solutions that touch every facet of the package production process. Areas of note are project management, digital proofing, and digital asset management (DAM). A modern digital packaging environment implements all three functions to achieve efficiency, improve time to market, and decrease costs. All Together Now Advancements in technology allow project management, digital proofing, and DAM to be integrated into one so ..read more