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Textile Dye-Sublimation Printing Comes Into its Own
Dye-sub printing on textiles is a growing part of the industry because its applications are vast. From soft signage to…
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Specialty Items You Can Make with a CNC Router
In looking at projects that are a bit outside the box, many CNC machines can produce specialty items. For example,…
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Best Practices for Laminating Prints
The process of lamination is fairly straightforward. A film is placed over a print and then sealed tight with heat…
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Digital Finishing Systems vs. CNC Routers
Basic features: Digital finishing systems vs. CNC routers Both CNC routers and CNC digital finishing systems have “knife cutting capabilities…
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CNC Q&A with Bouncing Off The Walls Owner Kristina Vanderwater
To get a picture of how some shops use their CNC machines in unique ways, we chatted with Kristina Vanderwater…
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Top Features to Look for in a Laminator
Laminators are more important than ever despite advances in printing technology. There’s always a good reason to laminate a finished…
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How to Store Window Perf Film
Window perf material doesn’t have a lifetime warranty. Therefore, shops must know how much of the material they think they…
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The Right Laser for Your Business
Shops that are new to laser engraving should determine what types of products they want to engrave before purchasing a…
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Your Options for Short-Term Graphics
Depending on who you talk to, short-term graphics could mean removable vehicle signage, yard signs, flags, static window clings and…
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Lamination Techniques: Tips for Long-Lasting, Durable Graphics
According to Tony Caruso, Advanced Greig Laminators Inc., not all laminators are the same. He says understanding your piece of…
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Applications for a CNC Router
Most sign shops already can cut and process sign foam, magnet, and banner material. The addition of a CNC machine…
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Cutter Technology: What’s on the Market
Cutting technology has stayed fairly consistent over the past few years. What has changed is the size of the machinery,…
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Finding the Perfect Table for Finishing Graphics
Production tables, worktables or finishing tables, are a critical part of any sign or graphics shop. They allow shops to…
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The Fundamentals of Sign Financing
Like any other construction project, companies must sometimes finance their bigger sign projects. The key is for sign shops to…
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A Growing Market for Perforated Window Film
Window perforated film continues to gain popularity as the formulations improve and consumers find new ways to use it, both…
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Clearing the Air: Keeping Your Workplace Clear of Harmful Fumes and Particulates
Air purification or fume extraction systems are an important piece of any business, especially if their equipment spews noxious fumes…
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