By Liz Stevens, writer, PostPress “The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing” – Henry Ford Trying, failing and succeeding are part of the business environment. No one succeeds without trying, and no one ever tried without failing at least occasionally. Here are tips for finding value in the inevitable failures experienced by those trying to succeed. In … [Read more...] about Top 5 Ways to Turn Failure into Advantage
May/June 2023
State of UV LED Curing Applications
By Jennifer Heathcote, GEW, Inc. This article originally was published in UV+EB Technology (www.uvebtechnology.com) and has been updated. The list of viable UV LED applications continues to grow – as does the number of system suppliers, formulators and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) machine builders supporting those applications. This ongoing increase in activity … [Read more...] about State of UV LED Curing Applications
Digital Embellishments Provide Budget-Friendly Experimenting
By David Drucker, CEO and founder, highresolution I have been blessed working with a creative community in New York City. In my career, it didn’t take long before I realized my clients were not just sending me their commodity printing but also including me in their creative conversations. I developed my trade and began to view my work as a form of art. And it was then that the … [Read more...] about Digital Embellishments Provide Budget-Friendly Experimenting
In a Design Bind? Try These Unique Binding Options
By Erin La Row, editor, PostPress Since the beginning of books, there has been a need for binding. When Hindi scribes in India began binding palm-leaf manuscripts together with twine during the second century BC, so began the craft of bookbinding. 1 Over time, the need has remained, although the techniques have evolved. For some, bookbinding is where art meets function. … [Read more...] about In a Design Bind? Try These Unique Binding Options
CNC Engraving Improves Embossing, Stamping Dies
Machine technology maximizes detail, eliminates chemicals. By Hallie Forcinio, writer, PostPress Computer numerical control (CNC) engraving is a process where a computer-controlled cutting tool is used to remove material from a workpiece to create a desired shape or pattern. This process has been around for several decades and has been widely used in the automotive, aerospace … [Read more...] about CNC Engraving Improves Embossing, Stamping Dies
‘Willy’ Print Pushes Boundaries, Engages Imaginations
by Erin La Row, editor, PostPress If there is one movie character who has helped shape childhood imaginations for decades, perhaps it’s the eccentric and mysterious Willy Wonka – founder and proprietor of the Wonka Chocolate Factory. Roald Dahl’s 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory first came to life on the big screen in the 1971 musical fantasy film adaptation Willy … [Read more...] about ‘Willy’ Print Pushes Boundaries, Engages Imaginations
Award Certificates at a Level Above
by Erin La Row, editor, PostPress The team at Gravure Choquet had quite the task – take an already impressive, framed award that its client, RE/MAX Real Estate, had been using for years and make it even better. First, Gravure Choquet started with a little inspiration. “We showed [the client] the foil and emboss Mandala we created that won the Best of Show in the Gold Leaf … [Read more...] about Award Certificates at a Level Above