Wide-format photo graphic completes exhibit

May 1, 2012  |  Graphics

A dyesub printed skin was fitted after the exhibit had shipped—only possible due to accurate patterning and expert design and stitching teamwork. By Bruce N. Wright The story behind the “Range of Light” exhibit for outdoor equipment retailer The North Face is nearly as dramatic as …
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Sales success 101

May 1, 2012  |  Graphics

By Arnold Sanow There are many ingredients necessary for success in sales, regardless of the market your business serves. Here are eight keys to help you achieve your sales goals. 1. Determine the wants and needs of your customer first, then work backwards to develop the product or service.Many time…
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Self-adhesive wall covering

May 1, 2012  |  Graphics

Top Value Fabrics’ self-adhesive fabric wall covering is PVC-free and has an inkjet receptive layer for vibrant prints. The 4-ounce material prints on a variety of printers including UV, solvent, eco-solvent, latex and screen. The wall covering is easy-to-print, eco-friendly and installs easil…
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Latex printers

May 1, 2012  |  Graphics

Mimaki Engineering Co. added two new latex printers to its JV400 product line. The JV400-130/160LX latex printer supports six colors, plus white. An ink circulation system prevents pigment sedimentation and reduces the need for manual ink cartridge circulation. A minimum dot size of 4 picoliters and…
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Eco-friendly printer

May 1, 2012  |  Graphics

Graphics One’s GO EcoMax 44 printer uses SEPIAX resin inks to print graphics on nearly any substrate, including coated and uncoated medias. SEPIAX inks are water-based and free of eco-solvents, HAPs and SVHs. The printer uses GO OT stretchable transfer film, which transfers bright, colorful gr…
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Printable substrates

May 1, 2012  |  Graphics

Ultraflex Systems Inc.’s DSS Pro blockout banner material is printable on both sides. With its low-curl formula, the material is ideal for roll-up banner stands, POP and indoor hanging graphics. Pole Banner Pro is a fire-rated, heavy-duty blockout banner material for two-sided applications. Mu…
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Direct disperse printing fabric

May 1, 2012  |  Graphics

Fisher Textiles added DD 2300 Satin and DD 7908 Suede (FR) to its line of fabrics for direct disperse printing. The 100-percent polyester DD 2300 is a high-sheen, lightweight satin. The fabric is 4.3 ounces per square yard and 72-inches wide. DD 7908 Suede is a brushed tricot knit, 100-percent polye…
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Pigment-based ink

May 1, 2012  |  Graphics

Sawgrass Industrial’s M-XTR pigment-based inks are designed to handle the high speeds of today’s inkjet printers. Rheological Modified Ink (RMI) technology generates a unique cylindrical jetting characteristic for a more consistent ink drop shape, which creates sharper images with greate…
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Printer monitoring software

May 1, 2012  |  Graphics

Mutoh America’s ValueJet Status Monitor (VSM) software monitors the status of Mutoh ValueJet printers. Offered free to Mutoh customers, the software checks if the printer’s functions are running at a consistent output. If there is a problem, the system notifies the operator via email or …
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Kid-friendly exhibit installed in a horse stall

May 1, 2012  |  Graphics

By Mara Whitten The project. Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., remodeled its former Draft Horse Barn into the Kids’ Barn, a collection of interactive exhibits geared towards children. The park approached a number of equine organizations, universities and businesses to help construct exhib…
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