The Key Point Blog

07/08/2022
Mark DiMattei

Reducing e-waste or creating more: you decide!

Earlier this month, the European Union announced that it was going to require all new smartphones, laptops, and tablets to use a common charger by 2026. We discuss here the implications, challenges, and benefits that this new ruling can have on the market.
06/28/2022
Deborah Hawkins

Why businesses should care, especially now

Document digitization is key and represents the foundation of any digital business infrastructure.
06/27/2022
David Sweetnam

Going beyond brochures to get the facts

When digital production print first emerged, the ability to print high quality pages at a high speed over short commercially viable print runs sent shivers up the collective backs of offset manufacturers; they could suddenly see some of their lunch being slowly eaten by a new group of relatively low cost, aggressive competitors.
06/24/2022
Lindsey Naples

Keypoint Intelligence’s newest poll on the impact of reusing materials

I’m more likely to purchase things made using recycled materials rather than ones that aren’t as environmentally friendly. Do other people feel the same?
06/17/2022
Lindsey Naples

Using small businesses and 3D printing technology for my wedding

Crafting and personal props are just a very small drop in a very large bucket when it comes to Additive Manufacturing possibilities.
06/15/2022
Johnny Shell

A recap of FESPA Global Print Expo 2022 in Berlin

Attendees of the FESPA Global Print Expo 2022 in Berlin showed up en mass to see the latest printing, media, and software solutions from over 325 exhibitors. We discuss here some of the key exhibitors as well as the products shown.
06/13/2022
Mark DiMattei

3D printing and assistive technology are making progress

While there have been a number of advancements in additive manufacturing, we have recently seen its use in the medical field. We discuss here how 3D printing and assistive technologies have developed to assist those with specific needs.
06/13/2022
Carl Schell

Company continues transformation through products, services, positive energy, and honesty

The company presented its eight-pronged strategy that encompasses hardware and software (office and production), professional services and managed IT, as well as e-commerce and subscriptions. It should go without saying that “pandemic,” “supply chain,” and “inflation” were oft-used words. But, at the end of the day, Kyocera representatives made no excuses and promoted change as a very good thing.
06/10/2022
Priya Gohil

New features aim to control and expand colour possibilities

Nowadays, Adobe has a hand in the creation of most print jobs. We discuss here the recent release of Adobe PDF Print Engine 6 and its influence in print job creation.
06/07/2022
David Sweetnam & Priya Gohil

Production 2.0 test program for monochrome hardware is underway, too

On June 1, Keypoint Intelligence announced the worthy recipients of its Buyers Lab (BLI) Colour PRO Awards, which recognize the best performances of mid- to high-volume presses that have undergone our Production 2.0 testing. We discuss here some of the key elements of this award as well as our testing process.