Production print and digital transformation central to company’s new Client Engagement Center
Making the Client Engagement Center the centerpiece of this week’s Konica Minolta 2022 Dealer Summit was clearly the right move. Located at the company’s US headquarters in Ramsey, New Jersey, the CEC houses devices Konica Minolta offers in production print, wide format, labels and packaging, as well as digital embellishment. These represent growth areas (industrial print is up 151% year-over-year) and are, obviously, critical for the company as it shifts into high gear with its dealers.Our shops now have robots
Additive manufacturing is becoming less theoretical for many consumers as more locations are making use of 3D printing. We discuss here some examples that can be seen in the UK that range from upcycling plastic to producing vegan food options.The unexpected, yet beneficial aspects that can fuel our creativity
The print-on-demand industry continues to grow by double-digits each year, fueled by custom-made t-shirts, mugs, and bags that can be made without the hassle of inventory management. We discuss here how print-on-demand has changed the market as well as provide some options for would-be designers looking to make their own products.Emerging technologies can help your direct mail pieces hit their target
Although direct mail campaigns hold an important place in the overall media mix, many marketers still question the value of investment or do not understand how to modernize their direct mail pieces for maximum impact. Here, we discuss the main concepts of color theory and how they can affect a printed piece as well as the viewer.Going “green” in an increasingly grey world
Plastic is not your fault, but it is a massive burden. So do what you can to lessen some of that weight—even if it’s just being mindful of what’s in your hands.Keypoint Intelligence awards first-ever BLI Pacesetter for sustainability in production print
The topic of sustainability has broadened over time to involve not only the environmental conversation, but also social responsibilities and economic development. We discuss here how sustainability is affecting the print market as well as Keypoint Intelligence's new Sustainability Pacesetter award.Looking at the technologies, how they work, and what’s best for you
Additive manufacturing describes the process of building a 3D object layer upon layer on a build platform until the final product is finished. Here, we describe the many available processes as well as their merits and challenges.And you can, too!
After Russia's invasion of the Ukraine, Anonymous decided to support the Ukrainian people by sending anti-war messages to printers around the Russian Federation. We discuss here how security exploits can be located and used.A quick recap of the three-day event
Document Strategy Forum (DSF) took place near Chicago at the Hyatt Regency Rosemont from April 4-6, 2022 and was the organization’s first in-person three-day event since DSF 2019 in Anaheim.Breaking down consolidation figures in the print industry
Cue COVID. Movement in the channel took a nosedive as 28 acquisitions were closed the year COVID took hold in the US—not surprising given the conservative financial behavior of companies during a pandemic, but perhaps still a surprisingly high amount to some of you. Activity then increased to 35 acquisitions in 2021. During this two-year span, where lockdowns came and went and the urgency of vaccines took root, mega dealers were responsible for 21 transactions, with over 75% of those acquired dealers having annual revenue of less than $5 million.
