Shawnee, KS – Nazdar SourceOne is pleased to announce that Cheryl Jennings has joined the organization as Customer Service Representative. In this position, Cheryl will be based out of the Shawnee facility and responsible for providing customer service support for domestic customers.

Any time there’s a discussion of the versatile light-emitting diode (LED), there’s sure to be a lot of acronyms thrown into the mix. And acronyms—unless you have a military background (Lima! Echo! Delta! Sierra!)—can sometimes confuse and befuddle. So, for the sake of this treatise on edge-lit acrylic signs, we’ll keep the acronyms to a minimum, perhaps only to the most important acronym of all: LED.

Why the demand for unusual substrates and the growth of LED curing are related trends.

This simple How to Guide will show you the best way to print high quality surface textures using Fototex N and Fototex UV texturing lacquers onto the range of Autoflex hard surface coated polyester and polycarbonate films from MacDermid Autotype. Refer to individual product data sheets for substrate compatibility.

On April 13th 2015, an EU ban came into force that prohibits the use of mercury in lighting, causing concern among some in the wide-format print industry that printers using mercury vapour for ink curing will also be affected. While it seems this is not on the cards just yet, the EU's focus on the metal suggests it may be worthwhile looking at the alternatives when choosing new equipment.

Sign and print shops are increasingly using UV-cure type inkjet printers for printing onto rigid substrates and other applications. It’s a good idea to review some of the safety concerns of these inks and the safeguards that should be put into place. UV-curable inks are very reactive materials and are classified as hazardous. They must be dealt with carefully to prevent injury.

The major safety issues with UV-curable inks include:

Nazdar SourceOne is pleased to announce that after 50 years it will be relocating to a new facility in the Chicago metropolitan area. This new facility is strategically located with greater access to major highways, allowing for improved service to their customer base. It is also larger, providing more space for additional inventory, a state-of-the-art equipment demonstration area and a customer training center.

Over the past few years, inkjet has emerged as a viable option for decorating architectural glass, though screen printing is still used in this specialized market. See how both processes have been employed in innovative projects from around the world.

How to handle a surprise inspection by OSHA, and why being prepared is your best line of defense.

Introducing the NEW LEJ-640FT. The world's only wide-format UV flatbed that can print on material 6-inches thick.