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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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Outdoor Recognition Plaques: Bronze and Beyond
Outdoor plaques continue to gain in popularity, whether they are made from bronze, aluminum, copper or zinc. Bronze is still…
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Dye-Sublimation vs. Direct-to-Substrate: To Heat Transfer or Direct-Print?
No matter how popular direct-to-textile printing becomes, it’s likely dye-sublimation using transfer paper will remain king in the industry. The…
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Engraving Acrylic
When it comes to the perfect substrate to use in your laser engraver, you can make a very good argument…
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Exploring Magnetic Signage and Media
Magnetic signs continue to increase in popularity while the sign industry finds new and creative ways to use them. Car…
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Tabletop Displays: All Options on the Table
The tabletop display industry has evolved over time as technologies have improved. Displays have become more compact and more versatile…
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