Navigating the vivid landscape of wide-format digital printing requires a finger on the pulse of industry shifts and swings. This year, WideFormatImpressions.com has been a beacon for professionals who are as passionate about staying in-the-know as they are about ink and substrate. Here's a rundown of the ten articles that have been the talk of the town and the essence of what makes them indispensable reads.
1. Canon Colorado's Breakthroughs
Denise M. Gustavson's exploration into the Colorado series uncovers how its innovations are setting new standards for print quality and operational speed. Anyone looking to juice up their printing arsenal needs to give this a look.
2. The Future's Blueprint in Wide-Format Printing
Gustavson again takes the helm, charting the course for where wide-format printing is heading. It's a narrative about the power of community, adaptability, and forward-thinking in steering the industry ship.
3. The ISA 2023 Chronicles
The ISA event is a cornerstone for print aficionados. Toni McQuilken and Gustavson's throwback to the expo is a treasure trove of insights, making it a virtual tour for those who missed the live action.
4. Print Projects: The Hits and Misses
With a sprinkle of humor, Toni McQuilken shares tales of print projects that hit the jackpot and some that went awry. It's a candid celebration of the highs and lows that anyone with a press can empathize with.
5. Marketing Beyond the Shelf with Print
Allee Bruce’s article is a revelation on how modern print technologies are reshaping the way products converse with buyers, proving that print can touch hearts and not just hands.
6. In the Limelight: Primary Color’s Innovation Saga
In a field driven by creativity, McQuilken's piece on Primary Color is a rousing account of how one company's ingenuity is carving out new possibilities in the print world.
7. Peering into the 2023 Wide-Format Crystal Ball
Prepping for the future? Gustavson’s forecast is your go-to guide, brimming with analyses on emerging trends that could influence your business’s journey.
8. The Chlorinated Pigments Debate in Washington
Gary A. Jones's investigative narrative delves into how a proposed ban on chlorinated pigments could send ripples through the printing industry in Washington, echoing the importance of staying abreast of regulatory changes.
9. The Battle Against Managerial Burnout
McQuilken tackles the seldom-discussed but crucial issue of burnout among print shop managers, offering a survival kit of strategies to keep the leadership flame burning without burning out.
10. The Allure of Backlit Graphics
Eileen Fritsch takes us behind the scenes of backlit graphics, revealing why they’re stealing the spotlight and how they can be a luminous part of your product suite.
These reads are not just pages filled with text; they're stepping stones towards mastering the ebbs and flows of wide-format printing.
Charting Your Course
Think of these articles as waypoints on a map, guiding you through the complex terrain of our industry. They’re insights you can bank on, transforming the way you envision your work and business.
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Denise Gustavson is the Editorial Director for the Alliance Media Brands — which includes Printing Impressions, Packaging Impressions, In-plant Impressions, Wide-Format Impressions, Apparelist, NonProfitPRO, and the PRINTING United Journal — PRINTING United Alliance.