Blogs

2025 Predictions For Wide-format and Interior Design

Last year, I made some predictions about what I thought I’d see in 2024 in regards to wide-format printing in the interior market. This year, I’m pulling out my crystal ball again to see where I think this market will grow in 2025.

Are You Truly Customer-Centric?

Success in today’s market isn’t just about selling products; it’s about delivering tailored solutions. Here’s how.

How Image Square Printing Uses the JFX600-2513 Flatbed UV Printer

Tune into this video to hear how Image Square Printing utilizes the Mimaki JFX600-2513 UV flatbed printer to print products like puzzles.

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Business Management

Last year, I made some predictions about what I thought I’d see in 2024 in regards to wide-format printing in the interior market. This year, I’m pulling out my crystal ball again to see where I think this market will grow in 2025.

Success in today’s market isn’t just about selling products; it’s about delivering tailored solutions. Here’s how.

Many organizations see their initiatives stall in the Red Zone. The key to overcoming this lies in careful prioritization.

Digital Printing - Inkjet

Tune into this video to hear how Image Square Printing utilizes the Mimaki JFX600-2513 UV flatbed printer to print products like puzzles.

Wide-format printing can benefit promotional product suppliers by enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and expanding product offerings.

UK-based Print Evolved created a unique application for a customer wanting a Wimbledon-themed bar, printing graphics onto astroturf.

Consumables - Ink

Tune into this video tutorial for tips on creating custom playing cards using the Mimaki UJF printer and silver ink.

Although resin or latex ink and printers have been around for more than a decade, they are among the print technologies that have undergone the most significant and rapid evolution in recent years, and now it’s time to take another look at this versatile print technology.

Breaking down the types of inks and what they’re used for helps match the application to the best print technology.

Finishing

Lamination is one of the most widely used techniques to not only protect printed work but also add that extra special finish to make your graphics stand out.

In the modern market, varnishing is now regarded as a tool that can help add a whole new dimension to applications.

Silvering is a common issue that occurs when laminating a printed job.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Bill Farquharson has been curious about AI and if it can be trusted. In this week’s blog, he asks a scientist about AI and integrity.

A PRINTING United Alliance and NAPCO Research study on artificial intelligence (AI) in the printing industry identified that wide-format print providers are increasing their use of AI in their operations.

Leveraging AI, such as ChatGPT, to analyze sales performance can lead to both personal growth in sales skills and closed deals.

Color/Quality Control

Color repeatability, quality, and accuracy are essential for preserving brand reputation and fostering customer trust.

Barbie pink is PANTONE 219 C. How different is the solid ink color from the CMYK build of that color?

With 2D curves, we can only change tints/tones for each color through the tonal range; we cannot change the 100% solid.

Consumables - General

Many professionals will be familiar with the concept of window graphics. What may not be so clear is the different options when it comes to installing and applying these colorful graphics.

If not installed correctly, window graphics can cause thermal stress. Here are some tips for how installers can avoid that.

While high-quality adhesive tapes allow users to take on all manner of work and assist them with creating applications of all shapes and sizes, you can push the boundaries even further by thinking outside the box with double-sided tapes.

Training & Education

One month after PRINTING United Expo, Tara Seth reflects on her experience as a student attendee and what surprised her the most.

In the printing industry, there are opportunities for professionals and students to interact. Here is why it’s so important.

Tara Seth offers a glimpse into her college degree, Graphic Media Management, and how this has set her on a path to success.

Consumables - Media

While on the surface it sounds like the perfect material, there are some drawbacks to working with static cling vinyl. Let's talk about some alternatives.

In its continuous effort to support sustainability and innovation, Moss is proud to announce the expansion of its sustainable materials portfolio. The newly expanded range features 14 cutting-edge, eco-friendly materials that deliver the high quality and performance you expect from Moss, with an enhanced focus on environmental responsibility. Many of the materials are made from…

It can be frustrating when unsightly bubbles appear during the installation process, but the good news is that there are many effective solutions to avoid them.

Software

As drupa approaches and alluring technologies will be on display, don’t forget to rethink and energize sales efforts. Here’s why.

Cloud computing has transitioned from a distant concept to a pivotal aspect of business operations. Here’s what to know.

Asked in PrintFactory’s booth at the recent PRINTING United Expo if anything was new from the company, Simon Landau, the company’s director of global strategic partnerships,…

Interactive Print

The value Augmented Reality brings to all forms of print is significant.

With the latest innovations in printed electronics, we move one step closer to the ability to directly print microchips onto paper.

From a design perspective, you could say it was the year of the QR Code Comeback.

Mailing/Fulfillment

We’ve heard a lot on the news about essential businesses during COVID-19, but 1 we all count on that isn’t mentioned much is the USPS.