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Faux neon signage: even better than the real thing?
Alternatives to traditional glass neon can offer a more convenient option for many customers. We speak to Grey Hoole, Managing Director of The Sign Group, one of the leading manufacturers of LED faux neon signs.
The sustainability jigsaw: the final pieces
How Dutch printer Van As is making its point of sale production processes cleaner and greener.
How does the CorelDRAW Graphics Suite benefit wide format printers?
Klaus Vossen, Senior Product Manager for CorelDRAW, on what control the graphics suite can give sign makers and large format printers.
Colour monitoring with environmental data
Why environmental factors can affect printing quality, and how to manage it.
The dynamic potential of iccMAX
Jonathan Rogers, International Marketing Manager, Onyx Graphics, on why the company is a supporter of iccMAX profiles.
Preserving profit through automation
Kelvin Bell, Sales Director at Vpress, on why small businesses should take the plunge into the brave new world of automation.
Latex printing and sustainability
Thom Brown, environmental sustainability and original ink advocate at HP, on HP Latex printing’s energy efficiency.
Health and safety in wide format digital printing
Nicole Spencer, Managing Director at RMC Digital Print in Hull, UK, and President of FESPA UK Association, gives her take on combating workplace risks.
Clarity in print automation and the benefits of JDF and XJDF
When it comes to standards and file formats designed for print automation, none are more useful than JDF. We spoke to Dr Rainer Prosi, Chief Technical Officer of CIP4, to find out more.
The case for UV LED on performance and durability
EFI on the environmental benefits and energy usage of UV LED.
Colour management in backlit wide format applications
Dorin Pitigoi, a colour and standardisation expert at Transilvae, discusses how to get eye-catching and consistent results in backlit wide format printing.
CxF – a question of colour
X-Rite’s Ray Cheydleur explains how the CxF standard helps to make the exchange of colour data more efficient and accurate.
Standards for graphic arts
Paul Sherfield, FESPA Colour Ambassador, discusses which ISO standards should be important for you – and for your clients.
Keeping colour consistent
Michael Dreher, Training and Support Manager at Caldera, and Sebastien Hanssens, VP Marketing and Operations, on using colour calibration across different inkjet technologies to ensure great results across multiple printers.
XML – the first step towards automation
Understanding the different formats and standards used in data transfer is crucial in the journey towards automation. Andrew Bailes-Collins at Enfocus helps us get to grips with XML.
Sell more print with more accurate colour
Avoiding inaccurate colour is the difference between profitability and unnecessary waste. ChromaChecker Cloud can help printers achieve this.
B Corps and ‘green swans’
B Corporations want to use profits and growth to help people and planet, and printers can get on board too.
Meet the Digital Squeegee
Michelle Moxley, Innovation Director at M&R Printing, explains how the Digital Squeegee and digital hybrid printing can enhance and embellish DTG work.