Category Archives: New Technology
Because we can or because we should? Evaluating trends in printing technology.
Famous British mountaineer George Mallory was once asked why he wanted to climb Mount Everest, an expedition that seemed fated for disaster. Mallory famously replied, “Because it’s there.” Today’s innovators could very well revise this quote to “Because we can.” … Continue reading
Filed under Digital Printing, New Technology, Vibrant Graphics
What’s In a Code?
A Quick Response (QR) Code is a two-dimensional barcode that can be scanned with a smartphone. They have exploded onto the digital scene and become one of the biggest trends of 2010. Not only are the small black and white … Continue reading
Filed under New Technology, product labels
From Gutenberg to Zuckerberg
As I watch my 80-year-old grandmother attempt to figure out how a wireless computer ‘mouse’ is relevant to the workings of a computer, I wonder if a complete shift to the digital landscape is truly plausible. A while back, I … Continue reading
Filed under Digital Media, Digital Printing, New Technology, Vibrant Graphics
A Brief List of Do’s and Don’ts for Printers in the Twitterverse
By now, you may have finally given in to those pesky Twitterers, who excel at condensing their lives into 140 character status updates. You may have also realized that Twitter isn’t quite as egocentric as you thought, with a good … Continue reading
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