The 2026 sublimation lookbook
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Awards & Customization
Ideas and how-to for awards, recognition and personalization businesses: laser engraving, sandcarving, routing, UV printing and sublimation on gifts and promotional products. Learn new techniques, find equipment and grow your customization business.
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Top Customizable Gifts for the Home
Whether entertaining friends or having family time, your customers want their homes to reflect them and their tastes.Read More →: Top Customizable Gifts for the Home -
The Connection Between Printer, Ink, and Product
When it comes to the sublimation business, it's the images that matter most. Let's take a look at some key factors that go in to making a high-quality print.Read More →: The Connection Between Printer, Ink, and Product -
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Rules for Keeping the Laser and Operator Healthy: Materials and substrates
Avoid bad incidents with a few special safety rules.Read More →: Rules for Keeping the Laser and Operator Healthy: Materials and substrates -
Terminology to Know Before Diving into Stock Art Sites
Need some fresh artwork to catch your customer's eye?Read More →: Terminology to Know Before Diving into Stock Art Sites -
Use a Braille Translator – It’s the Law
There are many ways to save money in the production process for ADA signage but skipping out on this necessary step isn't one of them.Read More →: Use a Braille Translator – It’s the Law -
Reduce Run Times with the DPI Setting
This common engraving resolution setting can have dramatic effects on engraving run times.Read More →: Reduce Run Times with the DPI Setting -
Say Yes to the ADA! Adding ADA signage to your business
Dive into one of the highlights from the September issue of A&E.Read More →: Say Yes to the ADA! Adding ADA signage to your business -
Add Value to Personalized Items with a QR Code
When scanned on a smartphone, the 2-D barcode can reveal a video, audio, or photo.Read More →: Add Value to Personalized Items with a QR Code -
Common Applications for Industrial Laser Engraving
Learn how you can expand your laser engraving operationsRead More →: Common Applications for Industrial Laser Engraving -
Try This: Laser-Cut Flexible Book Hinge
Walk through the steps of creating the "living hinge" – a laser-cut pattern that allows hardwoods and other non-flexible materials to bend with ease.Read More →: Try This: Laser-Cut Flexible Book Hinge -
Top Customizable Gifts for Women
Women want gifts with a personal touch. Here's how you can help your customers…Read More →: Top Customizable Gifts for Women -
How to Adhere Photomask to Irregular-Shaped Stones
Applying a photomask to a curved rock can be tricky since the photoresist is thicker, making the film stiff.Read More →: How to Adhere Photomask to Irregular-Shaped Stones
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