This in-depth series of free wide format-centric sessions, as well as live demonstrations at the Wide Format Print Shop Live! booth, will take place at GOA, from 1-3 March 2012, at the Miami Beach Convention Centre.
The Wide Format Print Shop Live! seminars are not to be missed by anyone in the wide format space. Visitors hear straight from the experts while engaging in free seminars that provide a solid framework for growing their business. The latest industry topics and how-to's being presented include: Evaluating Wide Format Inkjet Presses; Purchasing the Right Wide Format Equipment for the Right Job and highlights about what's hottest in this growing part of the print landscape.
The Wide Format Print Shop Live! seminars are not to be missed by anyone in the wide format space. Visitors hear straight from the experts while engaging in free seminars that provide a solid framework for growing their business. The latest industry topics and how-to's being presented include: Evaluating Wide Format Inkjet Presses; Purchasing the Right Wide Format Equipment for the Right Job and highlights about what's hottest in this growing part of the print landscape.
Caldera will also be holding demonstrations of its award-winning, production-orientated print and print-to-cut workflow programs for large- and grand-format peripherals, at the Live! booth.
'GOA has become the trusted resource for printers and industry professionals to hear about recent trends, and even more importantly, how they can realistically be implemented into real business scenarios,' said George Ryan, GOA president. 'Attendees and exhibitors appreciate the expert, first-hand knowledge that Wide Format Print Shop Live! speakers deliver. Visitors should be sure to mark this on their agendas.'
In addition to the many free bonus sessions and exciting show floor features already on tap for the 37th annual show, the following sessions will be hosted at the Wide Format Print Shop Live! exhibit:
How to Evaluate Wide Format Inkjet Press- Dr. Mark Bohan - Vice President of Research, Printing Industries of America
Fri., Mar. 2, 2012 - 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Sat., Mar. 3, 2012 - 10:30 - 11:30 pm
Wide-format inkjet has many different print engines with various capabilities dependent on technology and application. Evaluating the inkjet device requires assessing both the mechanical performance as well as the RIP capabilities in combination with the printer. Evaluating the mechanical performance will include tests to evaluate the nozzle performance for blockages, the bleed created by the ink/substrate combinations, the resolution that can be achieved at particular press speeds, the text quality, and the full colour gamut. To complement this, the RIP capabilities need to be assessed for several characteristics, including overprinting, font formats, transparency, RGB/CMYK conversion, spot colour handling, and images containing device-independent colours. Learn how to carry out a complete evaluation of a press and the importance of the different characteristics.
Purchasing the Right Wide Format Equipment for the Right Job - Nicholas Hellmuth - Expert in Wide Format Digital Printing Technology
Thurs., Mar. 1, 2012 - 10:30 - 11:30 am
Fri., Mar. 2, 2012 - 10:30 - 11:30 am
There are many wide format digital printing options on the market. This session will explore the benefits of the different technologies and substrates and help attendees decide which technology is the best for them. Learn about the applications that are best suited for UV curable printing, eco solvent inks, latex inks, and metallic inks. Understand the productivity considerations when buying roll to roll systems, UV Flatbed, and a combination UV flatbed and roll to roll digital printing systems.
Explore the wider opportunities with FESPA - Duncan MacOwan - Head of Events and New Media, FESPA
Thurs., Mar. 1, 2012 - 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Fri., Mar. 2, 2012 - 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Drawing on FESPA's extensive body of research into the global wide format printing sector and the myriad market niches the sector serves, Duncan will highlight what's hottest in this growing part of the print landscape. Explore what products that have the greatest growth opportunities.
Contact Details:
GOA 2012
Graphics of America
http://www.goa2012.com
'GOA has become the trusted resource for printers and industry professionals to hear about recent trends, and even more importantly, how they can realistically be implemented into real business scenarios,' said George Ryan, GOA president. 'Attendees and exhibitors appreciate the expert, first-hand knowledge that Wide Format Print Shop Live! speakers deliver. Visitors should be sure to mark this on their agendas.'
In addition to the many free bonus sessions and exciting show floor features already on tap for the 37th annual show, the following sessions will be hosted at the Wide Format Print Shop Live! exhibit:
How to Evaluate Wide Format Inkjet Press- Dr. Mark Bohan - Vice President of Research, Printing Industries of America
Fri., Mar. 2, 2012 - 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Sat., Mar. 3, 2012 - 10:30 - 11:30 pm
Wide-format inkjet has many different print engines with various capabilities dependent on technology and application. Evaluating the inkjet device requires assessing both the mechanical performance as well as the RIP capabilities in combination with the printer. Evaluating the mechanical performance will include tests to evaluate the nozzle performance for blockages, the bleed created by the ink/substrate combinations, the resolution that can be achieved at particular press speeds, the text quality, and the full colour gamut. To complement this, the RIP capabilities need to be assessed for several characteristics, including overprinting, font formats, transparency, RGB/CMYK conversion, spot colour handling, and images containing device-independent colours. Learn how to carry out a complete evaluation of a press and the importance of the different characteristics.
Purchasing the Right Wide Format Equipment for the Right Job - Nicholas Hellmuth - Expert in Wide Format Digital Printing Technology
Thurs., Mar. 1, 2012 - 10:30 - 11:30 am
Fri., Mar. 2, 2012 - 10:30 - 11:30 am
There are many wide format digital printing options on the market. This session will explore the benefits of the different technologies and substrates and help attendees decide which technology is the best for them. Learn about the applications that are best suited for UV curable printing, eco solvent inks, latex inks, and metallic inks. Understand the productivity considerations when buying roll to roll systems, UV Flatbed, and a combination UV flatbed and roll to roll digital printing systems.
Explore the wider opportunities with FESPA - Duncan MacOwan - Head of Events and New Media, FESPA
Thurs., Mar. 1, 2012 - 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Fri., Mar. 2, 2012 - 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Drawing on FESPA's extensive body of research into the global wide format printing sector and the myriad market niches the sector serves, Duncan will highlight what's hottest in this growing part of the print landscape. Explore what products that have the greatest growth opportunities.
Contact Details:
GOA 2012
Graphics of America
http://www.goa2012.com
