PRINTING United Expo

Digital inkjet printing for books is on the rise as publishers search for just-in-time inventory.

PSPs are turning to wide-format applications, which are predicted to experience double-digit growth over the next several years.

Are you leveraging the ongoing advances in digital printing devices to produce eye-catching special effects and embellishments?

In a customer-focused business model, businesses provide everything a customer needs, even if they don’t produce everything in-house.

Led by Nigel Heywood, “3D Printing and the Graphics Industry” will offer insight into the processes involved in 3D printing.

If you’re one of the few who haven’t made plans to be at PRINTING United in Dallas, register now!

The photorealistic digital printer, Helix Hi-Fi, was named 2019 Product of the Year in the Direct-to-Shape Printers category SGIA.

With more than 650 exhibiting companies offering the best new technologies and consumables, PRINTING United is the largest printing-oriented event in North America. Opportunities abound at the event, with business-building, innovation-focused solutions for companies across today’s wide and changing printing spectrum. Join your colleagues in Dallas, Oct. 23 - 25. Do it for your business.

Connect with old friends and new and say “howdy” to PRINTING United. Join your colleagues for a party to celebrate a great show and look to the horizon for next year! Here’s the deal: We’ll provide the drinks (no charge), some finger food (that’s free, too) and a venue with its own appeal. You bring…

Engineered Printing Solutions’ new line of automated inkjet and pad printers is designed to integrate directly into existing production lines, offering production-focused solutions for industrial printers serving numerous vertical markets. PRINTING United Booth 2612.

3A Composites’ recently released board offers a smooth print surface, and a rigid, stable surface for use in numerous applications. The unique product is made using 100% paper and is fully recyclable. PRINTING United Booth 7227.

Offering a wide range of color management solutions for numerous printing segments, GMG is highlighting its ColorServer, which offers color consistency for companies operating in the wide-format printing and signage space. PRINTING United Booth 10561.

The new program for those using the company’s TrueVIS series of wide-format printers, enables companies to upgrade print durability guarantees, increase print capabilities and reduce equipment power use. PRINTING United Booth 4616.

The new series of products, which includes printable billboard and tent structures, offers viable outdoor display options that assemble quickly, move with the wind and utilize sturdy base plates to keep the structures in place. PRINTING United Booth 6024.

The French RIP supplier’s updated software can save users significant amounts of time during pre-press and reprinting, and works to eliminate substrate/media product waste. A new feature assists in the management of large numbers of jobs. PRINTING United Booth 3820.

We are just one month out from PRINTING United – the most expansive, action-packed tradeshow event in the printing industry.

PRINTING United attendees can also learn more about SAi’s Sign Design Elements and its VirtualSign app, FlexiDYESUB and Flex 19.

SGIA’s Golden Image Awards competition recognizes printing excellence in over 50 specialty imaging categories. See your peers’ best work displayed in the PRINTING United Awards Gallery (Lobby F) and cast your vote for the “People’s Choice” award! And, if you’re an SGIA member, don’t miss this golden opportunity for bragging rights: First entries are free!

SGIA’s Golden Image Awards competition recognizes printing excellence in over 50 specialty imaging categories. See your peers’ best work displayed in the PRINTING United Awards Gallery (Lobby F) and cast your vote for the “People’s Choice” award! And, if you’re an SGIA member, don’t miss this golden opportunity for bragging rights: First entries are free!

Your time is valuable, and time away from the shop is increasingly difficult to find. With its focus on strong opportunities, new technologies and strategies to build your business, PRINTING United is a “must-do” for any company operating in the many sectors of today’s diverse printing industry. Time used wisely, indeed.

Fujifilm’s new Samba Mini 4300 Printbar System provides high-resolution printing, at high speed, with a single pass. The system is designed for integration into existing industrial processes and features 1,200 dpi resolution at a drop size as small as three picoliters. PRINTING United Booth 8220.

One of Inkcups’ latest inks is intended for drinkware and can be used without pretreatment. The other allows for printing onto flexible plastic products without cracking or chipping. Both are engineered and manufactured in the United States. PRINTING United Booth 2011.

Offering high-performance Kyocera printheads and a maximum print width of 1.6 meters, the Poseidon dye sublimation printer offers a sizable increase in speed and is aimed at companies operating at “mid-level” textile production. PRINTING United Booth 8227.

Aimed toward companies looking to expand their wide-format production, the AccurioWide from Konica Minolta is a UV-cured hybrid inkjet system offering choices for ink sets and the capability of an optional white ink. PRINTING United Booth 9536.

Floors in retail and other settings are increasingly being used for advertising, wayfinding and corporate branding. The new Floorscapes graphic media from Ultraflex allows printers to create stunning visuals for vinyl flooring. PRINTING United Booth 8827.

In addition to winning five awards in SGIA’s 2019 Product of the Year competition, Drytac is participating in The Experience Zone (Booth 10530) at PRINTING United — an interactive area to highlight the many applications produced by today’s diverse printing industry. PRINTING United Booth 6224.

Both events will feature the latest in printing: direct to substrate printing, and cylindrical printing. EPS will bring four printers.

The dye-sublimation ink to cotton technology took 22 months to develop, and is useable with virtually all EPSON piezo printers.

“Convergence” is everywhere in today’s printing industry, as companies seek new opportunities in adjacent sectors and market areas. PRINTING United is an essential event for any print professional looking to board the “convergence train,” or to further strengthen the foundation of their current business model.

PRINTING United is THE event to attend this fall because it will bring together the entire printing industry under one roof to explore the newest and most innovative solutions, as well as a bounty of educational sessions to meet the needs of every attendee.

We are only five weeks away from the launch of PRINTING United.

Canon’s award-winning products were recognized for their outstanding print quality, versatility, productivity and ease of use.

Exhibitors on the sold-out show floor in Dallas plan to unveil new technology, run live product demonstrations, and more.

At PRINTING United 2019, Sappi will present a wide range of aesthetic and functional applications to existing and potential customers.

In partnership with print technology manufacturers and distributors, Drytac will showcase products on the show floor.

Watch the industry’s top graphics installers as they demonstrate their skills and compete for prizes (and bragging rights) in the PDAA Pro Team Relay. Further, the PDAA Wrap Quest (Booth 7250) area gives you the chance to try your hand at installing pressure-sensitive graphics. Take time to visit this action-focused area, and be amazed by…

Gain a clearer view of how companies in the printing industry implement sustainability strategies, and the difference it’s made for their organization. This luncheon will feature a lively panel discussion that works to define sustainability, and determines whether anybody (your customers, the public in general) really cares. Join in, listen, learn (and eat).

Using pigment inks, and intended for décor applications including home textiles, wallpaper technical textiles and more, the COLARIS.12-2200 from ZIMMER AUSTRIA will be used to demonstrate emerging opportunities and game-changing production. PRINTING United booth 9959.

With its recent investment in printed electronics startup Elephantech Inc., Epson is exploring the emerging promise of digital printing for PE markets. Elephantech’s printed circuits are manufactured using inkjet and electroless copper plating. PRINTING United Booth 5410, 5610.

Roland DGA’s new system aids apparel decorators in accessing product areas and markets where promotional products and other objects can be marketed or branded, expanding possibilities they can offer customers. PRINTING United Booth 4616.

Fisher Textiles boasts six products that have received a 2019 SGIA Product of the Year Award. They include materials for banners and flags, framing systems, and apparel applications. PRINTING United booth 8033.

The new printer, which offers efficient, reliable operation, includes a fully integrated mesh kit or light box, and can also include a sophisticated dual roll option. This new printing system is making its U.S. debut in Dallas. PRINTING United Booth 8845.

The company’s new products, including a printer/cutter and dye-sublimation printer, were judged best in their categories in the prestigious SGIA Product of the Year competition. New ink sets from the company also had a great showing in the competition. PRINTING United Booth 4616.

Early bird pricing for PRINTING United ends TONIGHT at midnight!

This year, Texas is home to the inaugural PRINTING United, housed in the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in the heart of Dallas.

Fisher Textiles’ fabrics won six awards at the SGIA 2019 Product of the Year awards in the Textile-Media category.

Drytac has been recognized for its adhesive material innovations in five categories at the SGIA 2019 Product of the Year competition.

With a focus on sharing inspiring stories of working in the printing industry, five remarkable business leaders will make the Women in Print Breakfast an essential PRINTING United event. All are welcome to join this thought-provoking breakfast event and learn how women are building successful businesses in printing.

Digital textile printing continues to expand in possibility and influence, and numerous companies have adopted the technology to access apparel, soft signage, and décor markets. Receive a broad view of the segment today from industry experts steeped in the technology, the vertical markets it supports and its many opportunities.

Growing in today’s printing industry requires making the right decisions for your business, and PRINTING United — Oct. 23 - 25 in Dallas — gives you the widest variety of choices (and the top experts to get you there). It is a showcase of technology, a marketplace of ideas and the best bet for any…

Using fused filament fabrication, the 3DFF-222 from Mimaki USA can be used for in-house design and production, direct-to-object printing, and the production of 3D signage and other elements. 3D printing is an exciting opportunity and possibilities abound. PRINTING United Booth 5216, 5616, 5620.

Vycom’s latest product offers high durability for numerous applications and can be cut or routed with clean edges. The product offers excellent printability, a smooth finish, and an extra thickness that can eliminate some process steps such as lamination. PRINTING United Booth 7644.

Offering “greener” water-based inks, the new Cretaprint Hybrid Digital Inkjet Printer makes for a more sustainable ceramics decoration process. The machine offers a printing width of up to 1,400 millimeters and can accommodate up to 12 print bars. PRINTING United Booth 8233.

Request Payment, the latest innovation from InkSoft, creates a valuable link between finishing the job and collecting from the customer. Users of the system can send a secure online payment link to customers, thus automating the process and saving time. PRINTING United Booth 2026.

Two new machines — both using Mutoh’s new MS41 Eco-Solvent inks — provide increased ease of use, high-quality printing and high productivity. Both systems offer a maximum print width of 64 inches, and are available in four- and seven-head configurations. PRINTING United Booth 4404.

Sold in partnership with Global Imaging Partners, the new Summa L3214 laser cutter finishes textiles with a sealed edge — a common expectation for numerous digital textile applications. It can be used for exhibits, POP, and more. PRINTING United Booth 7659 and 8841.

October 23 is right around the corner and more than 650 PRINTING United exhibitors are counting down to the new show debut in Dallas.

News of the SGIA acquisition of NAPCO Media has spread quickly and garnered widespread praise in the marketplace.

While companies serving the functional/industrial printing segment produce, mark or decorate everything from printed circuit boards to snowboards, they’re all working to make their businesses successful. Join this luncheon for an eye-opening presentation on profitability, and a new way of seeing how your business can (and should) grow.

Essential learning for any company seeking to get started — or expand — in wide-format inkjet printing. This exclusive half-day session, held the day before PRINTING United opens, provides practical information from wide-format experts. Come to learn, bring your questions and leave with the info you need to move forward.

In rapid-fire fashion, three presenters will provide business-focused insight on sales strategies, building company culture and what today’s top printing businesses have in common. This not-to-be-missed luncheon event provides graphics and sign producers — and those seeking to enter this area — with valuable, actionable ideas.

Across the printing spectrum, companies are converging: Seeking new opportunities in adjacent printing segments and vertical markets. Learn in-depth what it takes (both business-wise and technologically) to move your business toward the opportunities convergence offers, and learn which segments offer the greatest promise for your company.

Commercial printing, packaging, apparel, signs and graphics, functional printing. Equipment, consumables, workflow tools. 650-plus exhibitors. Networking opportunities. Community-focused events. PRINTING United has it all: It is the essential event for printing industry professionals seeking to thrive, grow, and prosper.

PRINTING United features North America’s largest assemblage of success-focused industry professionals. They, like you, are seeking to learn about new technologies and business opportunities. They, like you, will benefit from the success of 30,000 industry colleagues. They, like you, will be in Dallas, Oct. 23-25. See you there!

The company’s new “Twist 3” and “Twist 4” display cabinets feature product spotlights and backlit backwalls, providing an excellent solution for product or exhibit displays. The new, just-announced products are available in 5-, 8- and 10-ft. widths. PRINTING United Booth 6024.

Included in the launch is the ICN-200, which provides one-color prints on injection-molded plastics, industrial parts and appliances.

INX International’s display will present UV-curable solutions, natural water-based inks using sustainable ingredients, and more.

Epson recently announced its new SureColor F6370, a 44-inch wide dye-sublimation printer the company describes as “next generation.” With throughput of up to 680 square feet per hour, the printer is intended to provide high-quality printing for promotional products, soft signage, cut-and-sew fabrics, and more. PRINTING United Booth 5410, 5610.

Roland’s new printer utilizes an eco-solvent inkset and prints at a maximum of 64 inches.

The company has partnered with Bürkle, using its new Cubik S1800 LED-UV single-pass printer to decorate wood products.

The X-BAR is an ideal solution for high-speed, high-volume, single-pass applications.

It’s exciting to hear about the global launches and North American premiers that are being planned for PRINTING United in October — across all different market segments.

In October, PRINTING United will open its doors, built on the strong foundation of SGIA Expo.

Similar to previous years, PRINTING United will feature special community breakfasts and luncheons on the first two days of the Expo.

Installers will put their skills to the test in the PDAA Pro Team Relay at PRINTING United booth 7250.

Educational sessions aren’t limited to the duration of the exposition.

PRINTING United offers opportunities for all print providers to grow their businesses in more ways than ever before.

Brett Martin will be presenting the latest addition to its Foamalux range for print, display and signage at PRINTING United.

SGIA today announces that the show floor of its inaugural PRINTING United trade show is sold out.

The next iteration of the SGIA Expo — PRINTING United — is bringing the entire printing industry together under one roof.

In a move that further enhances its current partnership and creates unprecedented value for the industry, SGIA acquired NAPCO Media.

It’s business with a side of networking on the menu at PRINTING United’s (October 23 – 25, Dallas) Graphics Producers Luncheon.

DNSC devised a way to apply DNA to protect brands, enhance security, enable tracking, and implement loyalty programs.

SGIA will offer 10 post-secondary students the opportunity to attend PRINTING United as guests of the association.

Speaker Erik Skie presents a strategic approach to performance and profitability to functional and industrial printers.

Installers at the PRINTING United PDAA Pro Team Relay will be under the watchful eye of Jeremy Conner and Chad Huhman.

SGIA is accepting submissions from its members for the 2019 Golden Image Competition.

The show-floor excitement at PRINTING United will extend beyond the 600-plus exhibitors when installers put their skills to the test in the PDAA Pro Team Relay. The two-day special event will see two-person installer teams competing in a series of testing stations in hopes of ultimately winning $2,000.

In addition to its 96 educational sessions, PRINTING United will feature three half-day intensive workshops on Tuesday, October 22.

Sustainability stories are on the agenda at the Sustainability Strategies Luncheon: Inside and Out at PRINTING United.

Brian Adam will address the SGIA Apparel Decorators Luncheon on October 23 at PRINTING United (Dallas, October 23 – 25, 2019).

The geomarketing experts of locr GmbH will exhibit at PRINTING United (Dallas, October 23-25, 2019).

PRINTING United is partnering with VIP Guest Invites to provide a way to connect prior to its launch in Dallas October 23 – 25, 2019.

Dan Marx sits down with Denise Gustavson to talk about what is coming for PRINTING United in Dallas this October 23-25.

Ariel Swedroe, a 15-year-old fashion designer, will be the Women in Print Alliance Breakfast’s keynote speaker at PRINTING United.

Midland Paper, Packaging + Supplies has chosen to exhibit at PRINTING United (Dallas, Tex., October 23-25, 2019).

Kirk-Rudy will be exhibiting in booth 11734 at PRINTING United (Dallas, Tex., October 23-25, 2019).

Education will be key to the PRINTING United experience, with 96 sessions, three pre-show workshops and dozens of presentations.

Printing plants can find the production harmony they’re looking for in Racami’s exhibit at PRINTING United.

Registration is open for PRINTING United (Dallas, October 23 – 25, 2019), the new event from SGIA and NAPCO Media.