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Thursday, February 9, 2012
We all know the value of strong visual communication, especially in the creation of type. The sign industry relies on the visual word to communicate a multitude of instant impressions.
From a design standpoint, the potential to radically alter the appearance of type...
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Reducing waste and ensuring great results
“Trust the expert” (Experto credite)
—Virgil (70-19 BC)
This month I wanted to present some professional tips on laminating wide-format prints; but rather than sharing my own experiences, I...
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Use expands in wide-format world
UV-cure inkjet printing technology has steadily improved and developed since it was introduced more than a decade ago. With new developments in equipment technology, inks and media, UV-cure technology has matured and enjoyed rapid...
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
New approach to inkjet printing offers high level of performance in applications
The Challange
Since the development of inkjet for use in graphics applications, the performance of the final graphic has been dependent upon the ink and the substrate working well...
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Cast shadows complete the illusion and give depth and nuance to your composited image
Shadows are a big part of the natural world. They’re everywhere! A shadow can be really dark, almost black with hard edges. Or it can be a diaphanous wisp of a darker tone that fades...
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Low-VOC, low-odor, nickel and HAPs-free formulas
The battle between your health and the quality/durability of your prints is not a new one. And after talking with a number of industry leaders the last few weeks, it seems the battle is still going strong. My goal was...