SEG Appeal
Display graphics are essential across a wide breadth of industries. Silicone edge graphics (SEG) provide a high-impact, professional, and easy-to-use…
Missy Donovan
Manifest Packaging
Flatbed printer operators searching for a chance to leverage their hardware investment often enter into package or prototype printing. It is worth considering specific…
Prepress Power
PDF is the gold standard for moving files from one part of production to another in a way that won’t disrupt file formatting. Ideally, files would be print-ready…
The Early Stages of a Printer
As technology users, we often take for granted what goes on under the hood of the printer. Truthfully, it’s a carefully orchestrated mix of internal components…
Dedicated to Labels
Label applications are achievable with wide format printing and finishing devices. However, if demand is strong it makes sense to invest in a dedicated…
Strictly Install
Printing is only half of the battle when it comes to wraps. It doesn’t matter how great the graphic looks if it can’t be installed properly. Honing your skills as an…
Perfect Positioning
Third-generation owned family business OEC Graphics got its start in 1912, offering metal engraving with ten employees. With a second-generation owner…
Pre-Show Coverage
Printing United takes place in Las Vegas, NV from October 19 to 21, 2022. We asked vendors to share their plans for the show. This is a continuation from…
Just Walk On
October 2022: Target Chart
Wood, Metal, and More
Routers and cutters are for cutting traditional sign board, but they are also imperative for untraditional materials more so than ever before due…
Cutting Thick Materials
If you visit digitaloutput.net you’ll find a two-part series on finishing untraditional materials like wood or metal that published in October 2022…
New Developments
Silicone edge graphic (SEG) framing systems are popular in retail and events. The October issue of Digital Output took a look at these solutions’ popularity…
Finishing Anything
Flatbed routers—including those with multi-tooling options—not only offer print service providers (PSPs) the ability to finish traditional substrates found in the signage…
Sparkle, Shimmer, Shine
Specialty films breakout into many different categories and we cover them often in Digital Output, from chalkboard and whiteboard options to reflective…
Interchangeable Tooling
A full-service print shop is presented with printing to and subsequently cutting all types of materials from foamboard to aluminum, acrylic, wood…
By the Heat of the Light
Laser cutters are well suited for finishing textile applications—from garments to soft signage. These devices offer non-contact, precision cutting…