What do Web 3.0 and AI mean for your print business? Leverage new thINK classes and white papers to help you make informed decisions about new technologies.
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— Francis McMahon, EVP, Print Production Solutions
On October 25th, several thINK members will be taking part in Print Across America, a day of open house events at print shops and in-plants that will coincide with International Print Day 2023. Canon Solutions America will be in attendance at a special Print Beyond Limits event hosted by DS Graphics | Universal Wilde in Canton, Massachusetts. How will you mark the day? I'll be following #IPD23 and can't wait to see your photos!
Speaking of exciting October events, the 2023 PRINTING United Expo is October 18-20, 2023 in Atlanta, GA. Canon Solutions America customers can register for free with code 33521F. Make sure to visit the Canon Solutions America booth (B4033) to experience the latest in game-changing printing technology.
Keep reading for resources to help accelerate your success with inkjet, and if you've got questions for me or the thINK Board, just reply to this email.
The Canon varioPRINT iX Inkjet Sheetfed Press Helps Iowa State University Deliver on Their Mission
Canon Solutions America production inkjet customer and thINK member Nathan Thole became the Director of Printing Services for his alma mater Iowa State University seven years ago. Since then, he has led the university through a transition from offset to high-speed production inkjet. Read the customer spotlight to learn how this change catapulted them into a new era of efficiency, quality, and versatility, all while supporting their sustainability goals.
Web 3.0 — What Does It Mean for Me and My Business?
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2023 | 2PM EST
In this live session, thINK Board member and EVP of DS Graphics | Universal Wilde Chris Wells will share what Web 3.0 and the metaverse mean for you and your business.
Join us as we explore the key considerations service providers need to think through as they make the transition from offset to inkjet. We'll explore topics like color management, media, and linearization.
Have You Checked Out the Marketing Toolkit Lately?
We've recently updated the Marketing Toolkit on thINKForum.com with even more downloadable resources to help you promote your inkjet capabilities, generate leads, and accelerate sales. Resources include application samples, direct mail templates, digital marketing templates, Canon logos, press images, and more.
Recent discussions on sustainability in print have focused on the topic of climate neutrality. Print service providers want to know about the eco-friendliness of the substrates and consumables that they use, but they also want to do everything that they can to minimize the impact of energy consumption and the creation of greenhouse gases. This evolution has PSPs looking deeper into the impact of the work conducted within their facilities, the products they create, and the overall supply chain. Our latest white paper explores the concept of climate neutrality and discusses how PSPs are factoring that into their short- and long-term plans.
The Realities of Generative AI in the Print Industry Today
AI systems like ChatGPT use large amounts of data and machine learning algorithms to achieve the goals for which they were designed. To date, most systems have been designed with the goal of improving data analysis by recognizing patterns and making predictions. This white paper provides printing executives with an understanding of how generative AI differs from previous approaches and how it can be applied to the print industry, while also being mindful of related business risks.
Are you strategizing for ways to grow your business in 2024? If so, Deborah Corn has three areas to pursue for new business opportunities, and they're all detailed in our latest blog post.
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