We’re all familiar with the recent emergence of 3D printing technology and have seen what these exciting machines can accomplish. Still, it can be tough for businesses in the sign and graphics industry to connect the dots on how an investment in a large scale 3D printer will directly impact their company in the short […]
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Originally posted by EclipseCorp DYE SUBLIMATION PRINTING ON FABRIC In recent years, advancements in print technology, equipment, and materials have allowed for further visual merchandising and marketing creativity. Dye sublimation, the preferred imaging method for soft signage and exhibition graphics, uses an ink-jet based method of printing colorants onto fabric. The […]
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Our Technical Services Manager, Leslie Herrmann, talks about how to get your fabric finishing team geared for success. What to look for in a new sewing operator When you’re hiring a new sewing operator, looking for people who are good with their hands is a great place to start. Hobbies or skills that require dexterity, […]
Read More ›When a new printer is unveiled, it usually resembles the platform that came before it. There might be newer printheads with more nozzles for faster printing, or a smaller drop size for higher resolution. If it’s a UV printer, the lamps may be LED instead of traditional UV so it’s more energy efficient. What is […]
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Silicone edge graphics are leading the market in retail and exhibit displays, as well as many other applications. The rolled fabric prints can be quickly swapped out and are smaller, lighter, and easier to ship compared to rigid signage alternatives. In order to get a snug fit the first time and avoid having to reprint […]
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The digital textile printing market has been growing rapidly for many years. Companies that adopted dye sub printing early in its development are now seeing market maturity and high competition. So how do you stay ahead of the masses instead of just keeping pace? Offer something new – striking, seamless, 5-meter fabric. Here’s why we […]
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We often talk with our clients about ways to better understand the total cost of ownership on grand format printing equipment. For today’s blog, Global CEO Greg Lamb outlines numerous, often-overlooked ways that ink can affect your overall costs. Ink is one of the biggest factors we run into when calculating the overall cost of […]
Read More ›Global Imaging is passionate about staying ahead of market changes in order to offer the best guidance to our partners today and for the long term. With that in mind, we’ve put together some of the most influential trends in digital textile printing we think you’ll want to know about for 2018 and beyond. The […]
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Part Three of a 3-part series written to answer the enduring question of transfer or direct when printing dye sublimation. Don’t miss the other articles in this series, Part One: Output and the Sellable Product and Part Two: Economic Considerations. REPEATABLE SUBLIMATION When choosing a digital textile printing system, there are other ancillary and consumable […]
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Part Two of a 3-part series written to answer the enduring question of transfer or direct when printing dye sublimation. Don’t miss Part One: Output and the Sellable Product and Part Three: Other Influencing Factors. COST DIFFERENCES Generally speaking, transfer dye-sub printing costs 5-10 cents more per square foot depending on the type and weight […]
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