Your Weekly Rundown of Large Format Printing News [Week 50,2024]
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ASI Pavilion: A Sneak Peek at PRINTING United’s Game-Changer for 2026
Rundown:
PRINTING United Alliance and ASI are partnering to debut the ASI Pavilion at the 2026 Expo. This will provide innovative solutions for merging promotional products with print technologies.
Key Takeaways:
Aims to bridge print and promotional industries.
Showcases advanced decoration and direct-to-film capabilities.
Offers dual membership benefits for attendees.
Why it Matters:
By converging print and promotional products, the ASI Pavilion highlights how industries can innovate collaboratively for faster production and broader market reach.
ColorLogic 11: Revolutionizing Color Precision and Workflow Efficiency
Rundown:
ColorLogic has launched ColorAnt 11, enhancing workflow efficiency and accuracy with advanced features like custom test chart creation and spot color adjustments.
Key Takeaways:
New tools for improved primary and secondary color density adjustments.
Fully automated measurement support for Barbieri Spectro Swing.
Streamlined user interface for faster processes.
Why it Matters:
As print production demands higher precision, tools like ColorAnt 11 are critical for ensuring consistent quality across diverse applications.
AlphaGraphics Strengthens Industry Ties with Alliance Renewal
Rundown:
AlphaGraphics has renewed its membership with PRINTING United Alliance for five years, solidifying its commitment to innovation and industry support.
Key Takeaways:
Membership includes training, advocacy, and exclusive access to events.
Reinforces AlphaGraphics’ dedication to advancing franchise success.
Aligns with industry-wide initiatives for collaboration.
Why it Matters:
This renewal showcases how partnerships between major brands and industry organizations drive innovation and resilience.
The Sign Show 2025: Bridging Signage and Print in Birmingham
Rundown:
The Sign Show is set to debut in 2025 alongside The Print Show, offering a unique platform for signage and print technology collaboration.
Key Takeaways:
Highlights crossover between print and signage industries.
Features innovative products like Graphtec cutters and Mutoh printers.
Targets diversified audiences in Hall 3 of the NEC Birmingham.
Why it Matters:
Events like The Sign Show address industry evolution, allowing businesses to explore synergies between print and signage sectors.
IPIA Reinvents Print's Role with 'A New Narrative for Print' Initiative
Rundown:
IPIA’s research-backed strategy aims to redefine print’s value by addressing perceptions and demonstrating its relevance alongside digital media.
Key Takeaways:
Trust in print remains high for engagement and sustainability.
New social media campaign, "Print Made This," to amplify impact.
Advocates for integrating print into modern marketing strategies.
Why it Matters:
Changing narratives around print can unlock growth opportunities, ensuring the industry’s longevity and appeal to younger generations.
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