By Brittany Willes, writer, PostPress Every year, the release of the Fedrigoni 365 Calendar is eagerly awaited by designers and creatives. When it came time to create the 2021 edition, Fedrigoni UK – in collaboration with design agency TM, data management company Ricoh and Meccanotecnica Book Finishing Solutions – assembled to create a piece that would “explore digital … [Read more...] about 365 Days of Incredible – The Fedrigoni Annual Calendar Amazes All Year Long
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Utilizing Digital Printing for Greater Brand Awareness
By Hadar Peled Vaissman, independent creative consultant The development of digital print is reminiscent of the advent of the modern airbrush: Suddenly there was a new technology for releasing ink onto paper. It was easy to learn and use, and it quickly became popular. With this new tool, a whole new art form started, taking photorealism and photo retouching to a completely … [Read more...] about Utilizing Digital Printing for Greater Brand Awareness
Digital Decorating – Where Does It Fit and Where is It Going
By Liz Stevens, writer, PostPress As print embellishment technology continues to evolve, it is important to understand the advantages and limitations of certain processes. FSEA Executive Director Jeff Peterson sat down with a trio of executives to get the latest insights on digital technologies for coating, foiling and decoration. Applications for digital decorating When … [Read more...] about Digital Decorating – Where Does It Fit and Where is It Going
Digital Decorating: Finding the Sweet Spot
by Jeff Peterson, Editor-in-Chief, PostPress Most of us have become familiar with the digital decorating processes in the print marketplace today. However, there still is confusion on what these processes are capable of and what are the best applications. Adding to the confusion, a variety of digital machines are available for different types and levels of work. Even further … [Read more...] about Digital Decorating: Finding the Sweet Spot
Digital Foil Technology Opens New Doors
by Melissa Larson, contributing writer, PostPress Eye-catching metallic effects are among the latest beneficiaries of the digital post-print revolution. Digital inkjet technologies with raised varnishes and foils, as well as laminating processes (foil sleeking), are being used for a variety of specialty print applications. The usual digital benefits – easy artwork, no … [Read more...] about Digital Foil Technology Opens New Doors
Book Sewing Technology Responds to Digital Printing Era
by Jeff Peterson, editor-in-chief, PostPress The process of book sewing dates back to 1871 when David McConnel Smyth obtained his first patent. In 1882 the Smyth Manufacturing Company in Hartford, Connecticut, began the production of the first sewing machines, resulting in significant progress in bookbinding technology at that time in history, hence the industry term … [Read more...] about Book Sewing Technology Responds to Digital Printing Era
Bound for Success – Loose Leaf Keeps Up with the Digital Age
by Brittany Willes, editor, PostPress Print is dead. Or so many believed during years of market recession and with the rising prominence of digital files. Against all predictions, the print industry has experienced a remarkable renaissance in the past few years. Recent studies have shown that consumers are experiencing digital overload. As a result, print and digital files … [Read more...] about Bound for Success – Loose Leaf Keeps Up with the Digital Age
Decorating and Finishing Keep Up with Digital Label Printing Technology
by Jeff Peterson, editor-in-chief, PostPress We all know that digital printing has infiltrated virtually all aspects of the printing marketplace. The production and printing of labels is no exception. Possibly the most interesting aspect of label printing presses has been the creation of what is characterized as "hybrid" presses, where the label press is built to utilize … [Read more...] about Decorating and Finishing Keep Up with Digital Label Printing Technology
Digital Front Ends for Package Printing
by Lee Zerfass, Anderson and Vreeland There has been a huge push towards digital printing over the last few years and increased interest in what digital printing has to offer, including short-run printing efficiencies, personalization, prototyping and more. Every digital press is a complicated piece of hardware; the mechanics "under the hood" are scary yet brilliant. … [Read more...] about Digital Front Ends for Package Printing
A Case for Digital Hardcover Binding
by Richard Romano, Industry Analyst, originally published by PrintPlanet Judging a book by its cover You're picking out a gift for the book lover in your life. You're browsing in your favorite bookstore, and you've narrowed your choice down to one of two titles: a lavish, beautifully printed and bound hardcover book and a standard, perfect-bound paperback. Which says "gift" … [Read more...] about A Case for Digital Hardcover Binding