Print 05 & Converting 05 -- See the Unforeseen

PIA's chief economist, Ronnie Davis, sees widespread interest in such an enhancement. "There seems to be a big movement in the back end—in binding and finishing to improve productivity. This is the last piece of the puzzle," he says.

Ryan cites another area in which big improvements in digital printing may be in the offing. "Look for new UV and aqueous coatings for digital printing," he says. "All of the manufacturers have products that will be at the show. This has been a big issue. How does the product stand up in the mail?"