Current Article Archives

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...

September 30, 2022

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...

September 1, 2022

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...

September 1, 2022

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...

September 1, 2022

Wrap Specialty

Vehicle wrap businesses are tasked with tackling the unexpected these days as brand owners compete to stand out. Designing, printing, and installing...

September 1, 2022

Take a Seat

Consumers are passionate about their favorite sports teams, musicians, characters, brands—the list goes on. With the advent of digital printing...

September 1, 2022

Direct to Film for Fabric Decoration

If you’ve noticed the acronym “DTF” trending in the print industry lately, you’re not alone. Before you turn to Urban Dictionary, we have the scoop...

September 1, 2022

Plan Ahead

Printing United occurs October 19 to 21, 2022 in Las Vegas, NV. The event organizers tout over a million square feet of equipment, technology, and trends...

September 1, 2022

Stick to It

September 2022 Target Chart

September 1, 2022

Media for Fine Art Applications

September 2022 Target Chart

September 1, 2022

Tech and Trend Savvy

Direct to garment (DTG) printing is one of many popular methods for printing to textiles. The process involves a digital image printed...

September 1, 2022

Safety First

The September issue of Digital Output looks at laser cutting systems used in textile printing environments. Several benefits stand out...

August 31, 2022

Advancing Solutions

From camera technologies to modular tooling, some of the latest advancements in laser cutters benefit textile print environments. The September issue...

August 31, 2022

Processes and Performance

The direct-to-textile printing process considers for ink and fabric selection. Beyond this, it is important to review the post-printing processes, including washing...

August 31, 2022

Working Out 2022

While perhaps moving from pandemic to endemic is in the near future, we are presented with other challenges in terms of financial prosperity as well as success...

August 1, 2022

Trending in Textile Inks

Textile printing spans beyond garments and excels in signage as well. This industry experiences advancements across the board, from the print engines...

August 1, 2022