PJ Brassard recently talked to Roland about the unique relationship he has with Roland technology and the effect that our machines have had on his professional life– both before and during his tenure at
RCR Graphics Center. From his humble beginnings at a local sign shop to managing design output at one of the premier sign and wrap companies in the country, he revealed how Roland printers have been a constant in his day-to-day operations.
Monday, October 8, 2018/Author: Anonym/Number of views (878)/Comments (0)/
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Industry panel looks at future trends and technologies to target.
Over the last 20 years, wide-format printing has developed into a very profitable sector for cutting-edge shops that have kept their finger on the pulse of the industry and monitored current and future market trends. Many of these pioneering business owners did their homework and invested wisely in the latest equipment and materials to meet the demand for these up-and-coming revenue streams.
Friday, October 5, 2018/Author: Anonym/Number of views (882)/Comments (0)/
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Roland DGA Corporation, a leading provider of wide-format inkjet printers and other advanced digital devices, has announced that two of its products – the Roland VersaUV LEC-540 printer/cutter and ECO-UV ink – have won coveted 2018 Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) “Product of the Year” Awards. Roland’s VersaUV® LEC-540 received top honors within the “Roll-to-Roll UV Printer” category, while the company’s ECO-UV ink was recognized as the best product in the “Digital Inks – UV” category. This year’s competition featured a record-setting 255 submissions, with winners selected in 68 different product categories.
Friday, September 21, 2018/Author: Anonym/Number of views (1669)/Comments (0)/
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Outdoor signage is still one of the most effective ways to advertise a company, product, store, event or sales promotion. The effectiveness of outdoor signage is supported by data results from a popular FedEx survey*, revealing that 76% of people enter a store or business based on its sign, and 60% of the public are deterred from entering a store or business if it doesn’t have a quality sign.
Monday, September 10, 2018/Author: Anonym/Number of views (1009)/Comments (0)/
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Create Dynamic Window Graphics with White and Clear Inks
Using white and clear inks can transform any design into a stunning, eye-catching display. For example, we recently outfitted the floor to ceiling glass doors and windows to all conference rooms at our new EFI Center for Innovation in Londonderry, NH with printed graphic film.
Wednesday, August 29, 2018/Author: Anonym/Number of views (1181)/Comments (0)/
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What would life in the US look like if World War II had ended differently? That question sets the stage for Amazon’s streaming series “The Man in the High Castle,” which will air its third season in October. Based on a book of the same name by Philip K. Dick, the show explores America in the 1960s with the Axis in power. The series’ production designer called upon SagaBoy Productions to craft signage and graphics to transport viewers to an alternate reality.
Friday, August 24, 2018/Author: Anonym/Number of views (1015)/Comments (0)/
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Notepads are the kind of everyday items that mean so much more when they have a personal logo, message or piece of personal artwork on them. They are inexpensive items that are readily-available from retail and internet sources. Due to their availability and price, customizing notepads, notebooks, sketchbook, organizers and other personal stationery is an easy-win for graphic customization experts.
Monday, August 20, 2018/Author: Anonym/Number of views (861)/Comments (0)/
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Rage Designs has a solid reputation as a producer of incredible custom bodywork and helmet graphics for motorcycle racers, but it says its newly installed Roland printer/cutter will see it return to its roots in the fan community.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018/Author: Anonym/Number of views (1077)/Comments (0)/
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If you’re designing signs and graphics that identify a room or space in hotels, restaurants, offices, schools and other buildings, there are strict ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) rules and regulations to ensure correct building compliancy.
Strict regulation means that designers cannot merely estimate the size of the domes (dots) on Braille or guess the correct spaces between lettering and images. The rules have been introduced to ensure that people with disabilities have a consistent and easy-to-follow experience when navigating buildings.
Friday, August 10, 2018/Author: Anonym/Number of views (1797)/Comments (0)/
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Screen printing has been around for ages and ages. For years in the signage industry, screen printing was the go-to technology for oversized printing, and especially for high-volume jobs. But screen printing seems to have fallen somewhat out of favor among sign shops as digital inkjet technology has become more efficient and more accessible to smaller businesses. Although most sign shops today have their own inkjet printers in-house, many choose to farm out long-run jobs to screen print houses when needed.
Monday, August 6, 2018/Author: Anonym/Number of views (917)/Comments (0)/
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