FEATURE: VDP's value both as part of the print itself, and for batching and logistical purposes, has now proved itself in production houses where versioned and customised jobs have made it a practical and time-saving addition. Sophie Matthews-Paul explains some of the technicalities which are vital to handling variable data efficiently.
NEWS: Students from the Deutschen Journalistenschule (DJS) in partnership with the VDP will present a bilingual newspaper project, entitled ink., at drupa.
FEATURE: For me the biggest up for the year so far was FESPA in Hamburg, which was busy, buzzy and better than ever.
FEATURE: Sophie Matthews-Paul explains the benefits of VDP in wide-format applications
FEATURE: Early whining about variable data printing (VDP) in the wide-format sector was probably my fault.
FEATURE: Colour management and PDF workflows are not the only thing to strike terror into the hearts of many display producers and sign-makers.
OPINION: Conventional wisdom has it that times of crisis bring about disruptive change: a high degree of risk is already inherent in our everyday business, and besides, most of the players are sitting on their hands waiting for the storm to pass.
NEWS: CP Bourg has revealed its new Bourg BB3102 perfect binding system at drupa, suitable for up to 350 books per hour.
NEWS: Matan Digital Printers will showcase its DTS-36 digital traffic sign printer at this month's Intertraffic Amsterdam.
NEWS: May's drupa printing industry trade fair will feature the latest developments in ROI360's software suite Pageflex.
NEWS: The Anton Group has bought a Duplo Digital System 5000 Pro bookletmaking system and a DC-745e digital cutter/creaser to meet demand for variable data work.
FEATURE: Having lived in Paris for four years, I can confirm readily that parking in the city is nothing short of a nightmare.
NEWS: HP digital printing technology has been used for an advertising campaign to promote the smart car range by relating the message directly to residents of 26 French cities.
FEATURE: Now might be an interesting time to draw comparisons with industry thoughts and directions this December compared with the same time twelve months ago.
NEWS: Kodak has announced that Toppan Forms is using three Kodak Prosper 5000XL presses in order to meet demand for high-speed, variable data print in the education publishing market.
NEWS: A Ricoh Pro C751 digital printer has been purchased by Nationwide Print, based in Cornwall.
FEATURE: There seems to be a lot of chit-chat of late about integrated marketing campaigns. An effective marketing campaign can't really be anything but integrated, however.
FEATURE: For many business owners, getting and developing ideas drives much of their anxiety for how they grow their companies.
FEATURE: Six months into the year, I doubt anyone would argue if I were to say that we haven't seen anything world-shatteringly new find its way onto the wide-format market.
FEATURE: Digital technology will affect all forms of signage, but some sectors are more vulnerable than others.
FEATURE: Getting work done is so much easier when everything is all joined up. Without the links, a business can't operate at maximum efficiency or profitability.
NEWS: Bluetree Design and Print, a display specialist based in Rotherham, has improved its adaptability to run lengths, material types and data following its purchase of an HP Scitex FB7500 printer, HP says.
