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Video of the Week: Watchfire LED Billboard Gets Hung Up
Watch as Danville, Illinois-based LED sign maker Watchfire Signs puts up a large LED billboard for St. Louis-based DDI Media. This was…
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What is the difference between DC glass lasers and RF metal lasers?
DC glass lasers are delicate devices. When integrated into a laser material processing system, they need additional cooling equipment to…
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How do you care for stamp-making equipment?
If laser engraving stamps, keeping the optics and belts free of ash and rubber dust may require daily cleaning and…
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How can I reduce the labor cost of sublimation jobs?
Regardless of whether you are using a wide-format or small-format printer for sublimation, the production times are going to be…
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How do I determine sequence when digitizing?
There are some guidelines for determining sequence that are wise to follow. As a rule, you want to start with larger…
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Use Product Templates for Sublimation Designs
A good design should always begin with an accurate software template. Use templates (offered by your printer manufacturer) to accurately…
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Using Your Material Requirements to Select a Laser System
Although laser systems offer broad flexibility in processing materials, there are some questions to consider to make sure your system…
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Trouble with Text? A word on smart selection
The main thing to focus on when using fonts is to decide when you want the font to disappear so…
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What is the proper way to cool a DC glass laser?
The proper way to water cool a DC glass laser is with a water chiller. A chiller is essentially a…
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What is single-step self-weeding?
Single-step self-weeding involves a single-sheet self-weeding transfer paper, which is designed to release its polymer emulsion coating where ink or…
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How can I think outside of the box when sandcarving glass?
You might naturally think of common glass items in the gift industry, like glass mugs and wine glasses, glass vases,…
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What are some unique sublimatable items currently on the market?
Slate is a popular sublimatable item right now. Used more often by photographers, slate actually makes a unique plaque or…
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What kind of paint base should I use for color-filling sandcarved items?
The type of paint base you use depends on the time you have to complete the project, durability required, color…
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What is the most popular question you get from customers in your awards shop, and how do you approach it?
Customers want to personalize just about everything. One of the biggest questions we receive is, “Can I engrave this?” We…
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What can you print with DTG?
In DTG printing, 100 percent ring-spun cotton is your best friend. Among these garments, some will print better than others.…
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Digital Signage Technology: The Realm of 4K Resolution
Let’s face it, technology keeps us moving forward. It stimulates competition, it influences buying decisions, and it generates new ideas.…
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