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Real Metal Applications to Enhance Your Awards Business
Real metal means higher perceived value and higher profits. Here are a few applications where metal marking can be applied:…
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What are some ways to reach my target customer?
Customer bases respond to different marketing methods. What’s key is understanding who your targeted customer is, then you can ask where and how you can reach them.…
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A&E Asks a Retailer: Sid Freedman of Olympic Trophy
Sid Freedman, the owner of Olympic Trophy in Worcester, Massachusetts, has been in the awards industry since before he can…
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Caring for Your Laser System’s Bearings
Bearings and bearing surfaces are of prime focus as a small amount of debris on one of these areas can…
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5 Causes for Horizontal Banding on Sublimation Transfers
When you see lines running across a printed transfer, that’s horizontal banding. Possible causes include: An incomplete nozzle check-up Wrong…
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Sublimating Hard Substrates: The Proper Process
If you have a background in soft goods, sublimation on hard substrates can be quite intimidating. There are many variables…
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Choose the Right Fume Extractor for Your Laser System
Ask your laser dealer for some guidance. They will be able to steer you towards reputable fume extractor manufacturers. These…
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Purchasing a Laser System to Fit Your Needs
We always encourage people to buy the biggest machine at the highest wattage their budget will allow. You rarely hear…
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Graphic Powers Hosts Graphic Tracer Training Webinar
Graphic Powers will host a Graphic Tracer training webinar on Thursday, June 20 at 3 p.m. PST. The free webinar…
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Try This: Personalize Shot Glasses with Sublimation
Not only are shot glasses popular at gift shops, they have a place in bars and restaurants where owners represent…
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Signs Your Exhaust System is Not Working Properly
Are you finding a lot of residue buildup after even a small engraving job? Do you sometimes see smoke building…
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Equipment Needed for Large-Format Sublimation
Items needed for large-format dye sublimation are a sublimation printer, sublimation inks, transfer paper, RIP software, a substrate, and a…
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What to Keep in Mind When Investing in a UV-LED Printer
When purchasing a UV printer, you first need to identify the main products you want to produce. Print quality, adhesion…
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Hit Trophy Helps El Refugio in Guatemala
Ohio-based Hit Trophy announces a partnership with El Refugio in Guatemala. For the next year, the company plans to donate…
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Proper Pressing Times for Sublimating Aluminum
Aluminum (metal) requires a 400 F temperature for 45-65 seconds for time. Remember to always remove any protective film before…
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What should I consider when pricing custom appliqués?
Pricing appliqués can be a challenge. Sizes can vary greatly, artwork can go far beyond just preparing a graphic, and…
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