Visual Impact expos are well known for the opportunity to ‘see, touch and feel’ the latest technology, systems and developments in sign, display, engraving and wide format – but over recent years, the complementary workshop program offered at the shows have been just as big a drawcard, and VI Sydney in October will be no exception.
With industry professionals already registering in their hundreds for the October show, which is to be held at the new ICC at Darling Harbour, attendance at the daily workshop sessions – with ‘Inspiring the Future’ as their theme – is expected to be strong, with plenty of options for both students and industry professionals to choose from. Graphic Art Mart and Avery Dennison will be presenting free Vehicle and Graphic Training workshops throughout the show, with three student and three trade sessions available throughout each day. These vehicle wrapping sessions are always a highlight of Visual Impact, and will run on the hour for about 30-40 minutes, taking delegates through the basics and providing hands-on experience with wrapping techniques and tools.
Trotec Laser will run two Introduction to Laser basics workshop for students each morning, covering how laser beams are generated and used. The sessions will feature practical laser engraving and cutting demonstrations on a Trotec laser machine, highlighting the relationship between power and speed. In the afternoon, the company will run four sessions for trade professionals. At 1.30 and 3pm, visitors can learn how to get the most out of their laser equipment for perfect repeatability, waste minimization and accurate job placement, using the latest laser technology, job control and materials processing systems. At 12.30 every day and 4pm every day except Friday, further sessions will compare the benefits of galvo and flatbed lasers. As well as discussing situations where each should be used, the in-depth session will cover advanced topics such as focus tolerances, border position, wobble function and process automation.
Roland DG will run Heat Transfer workshops throughout the show, where participants will learn how to create customized clothing and accessories like hats, promotional items, bags and more, using the company’s print and cut technology, while ICFX Global and Tec-Know Signage will present morning workshops for students on LEDs and the Signage Industry, followed by 3pm sessions for professionals titled ‘Think outside the SIGN box with LEDs’.
Another highlight for visitors is sure to be workshops each morning and afternoon looking at the new CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite 2017, the latest version of the industry’s favourite graphics solution. Designed to maximise creative potential, the latest powerful version of CorelDRAW® offers a number of new tools and shortcuts to enhance productivity and workflow, and will be well worth a look at the show.
Rounding out the workshop program will be sessions from Starleaton, covering all aspects of Colour Management, and specialist sessions on Sublimation Systems.
Those who take the opportunity to attend these informative sessions will also be able to see nearly 100 exhibitors showcasing everything from innovations in signage and displays, to engraving and routing, wide-format and sublimation print technology and vinyl fabrication, and visit a comprehensive display by Re-Engineering Australia, sure to be a popular destination for students keen for information and connections to help them pursue careers in the industry. Visual Impact Sydney will run from Wednesday 11 – Friday 13 October at the ICC, Darling Harbour. The show is free for industry professionals to attend, but bookings are essential – to register, click on the link or go to www.visualconnections.org.au To book one of the remaining exhibition spaces, contact the Visual Connections team on (02) 9868 1577 or exhibitions@visualconnections.org.au
Online Registration Link: https://www.infosalons.com.au/VISUAL17S/index.php/
