Expo Bound: Tech Trends and Networking

Hitoshi Ujiie, Director of the Center for Excellence in Surface Imaging, Thomas Jefferson University

The PRINTING United Expo — September 10-12 in Las Vegas — is just around the corner, and attendees are eagerly preparing for days filled with learning, networking, and inspiration. As we approach the Expo, we're excited to present a series of Q&A interviews with attendees from diverse sectors. They'll share their reasons for attending the PRINTING United Expo, the knowledge they hope to gain, and what they're most looking forward to at the event.

Thomas Jefferson University
Hitoshi Ujiie, Director of the Center for Excellence in Surface Imaging, School of Design and Engineering, Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce
Philadelphia, PA
https://www.jefferson.edu/academics/colleges-schools-institutes/kanbar-college-of-design-engineering-commerce/about/facilities/center-for-excellence-in-surface-imaging.html

The Center for Excellence in Surface Imaging at Thomas Jefferson University is an advanced digital printing research facility (formerly the Center for Excellence in Digital Inkjet Printing of Textiles launched in 2000 at Philadelphia University, one of the first textile institutions in the U.S. in 1884 as the Philadelphia Textile School). The center focuses on creating imagery in various physical forms using a variety of digital printing technologies, including "direct surface imaging" on porous and non-porous substrates and "fabrication printing" with aqueous, organic solvent, UV colorants through material deposition and subtraction printing technologies (laser and 2.5D printing). We aim to democratize digital printing technologies to enhance and improve the professional imagining industry.

WFI: What motivated you to attend the Expo this year?
Ujiie: To research new technologies and network with industry.

WFI: If you're returning, what brings you back?
Ujiie: New technologies and new technologies and network with industry.

WFI: Which products, brands, or services are you most looking forward to seeing at the Expo?
Ujiie: Digital and analog printing systems, including printing systems, colorants, workflow, etc.

WFI: How do you plan to maximize your time at the Expo?
Ujiie: Stay multiple days to go over the Expo.

WFI: How do you think attending the Expo will impact your business or career?
Ujiie: Network with industry and promotion of our center.

To read more Q&As with PRINTING United Expo attendees, visit the article: Are You Expo Bound?. To register to attend, please visit PrintingUnited.com.