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New Océ Customer Council Focuses on Transactional Print Market
April 14, 2011

The Océ Transactional Print Advisory Council (T-PAC) group is dedicated to excellence in the transactional print market. The first meeting is scheduled for May 24-26 at the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs. During their two-year terms, participants will gain special insight into technology trends from Océ.

Canon Adds 3D to Camcorders
April 7, 2011

Canon said Thursday that it is adding 3D video capture to its Canon XF305 and XF300 Professional Camcorders. The capability will arrive via new firmware.

ACROSS the nation
April 1, 2011

Commercial printing industry news briefs for April 2011, including items on Competitive Folding and Gateway Printing & Office Supply.

On Demand Wraps Up 2011 Show in Washington
April 1, 2011

Last week, the On Demand Conference and Exposition completed its 2011 run at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The venue itself ended up being part of the story because it contributed to the event feeling more like a conference with an exhibit hall, rather than a trade show with an education track

Elevating Mesa
April 1, 2011

Our core business isn't necessarily printing, it's educating students," declares Bill King, Supervisor of Printing and Publishing at Mesa Public Schools. "We ask ourselves, 'How can we shape our operation to mirror the core values of the school district?' "

7 Ways to Thank Your Customers
March 31, 2011

Saying "thank you" is one of the easiest things you can do to win customers over, regardless of the communication platform you use. After all, buying your product is the most important thing a customer can do to support your business. Your mother had it right when she said, “Don’t forget to say thank you when someone does something for you.”

Canon Unveils Projectors
March 29, 2011

Canon this week announced the launch of five new projectors, all of which are affordable and geared towards presentation professionals.

Océ VarioStream 9210 Printer Reaches One Billion Impressions
March 28, 2011

Midland Information Resources has printed more than 500 million linear feet on its Océ VarioStream 9210 digital printer, the equivalent of one billion impressions. The technical manuals, educational materials and other documents produced on the Océ system represent valuable information products for Midland customers.

On Demand In Transition
March 28, 2011

The On Demand Conference and Exposition in Washington, DC, felt more like a conference with an exhibit hall, rather than a trade show with an education track. Much of the show floor had the feel of the tabletop displays at Seybold Conferences.

D&H Donating to Japan Relief
March 16, 2011

D&H Distributing said it will donate 1 percent of its proceeds from U.S. and Canadian sales from products from Japan-based vendors on March 17 and 18 to the American Red Cross for tsunami relief.

D&H Donating to Japan Relief
March 16, 2011

D&H Distributing said it will donate 1 percent of its proceeds from U.S. and Canadian sales from products from Japan-based vendors on March 17 and 18 to the American Red Cross for tsunami relief.

Disaster in Japan Batters Suppliers
March 15, 2011

Last week, chips that store eight gigabytes of data for digital cameras, smartphones and other devices cost as little as $7.30 each on the spot market, where many manufacturers buy components. On Monday, the cost was around $10. That jump in price illustrates how the disaster in Japan has immediately affected the supply of all sorts of components used in myriad consumer electronics and other products. The earthquake and tsunami there have damaged factories and disrupted the countrys power and transportation infrastructure. Factory closures are already creating problems in the tech industry. Toshiba, which produces roughly a third of

Electronics: Another Casualty of Japan's Disaster
March 14, 2011

Consumer electronics is just one of many industries left hobbled in the wake of Japan's catastrophic earthquake, its aftershocks and the tsunami that followed. While the loss of life is the most tragic consequence of the disaster, the Japanese people's livelihoods will also be affected in the aftermath.

A big part of the Japanese economy is driven by electronics, particularly in components manufactured on the island nation. While gadgets may be the last thing on many minds, the world hasn't stopped in its conspicuous consumption of electronics

Canon Backs Intel's Thunderbolt Tech
March 11, 2011

Camera and copier maker Canon chimed in with support today for Intel's Thunderbolt technology, the first major consumer electronics company after Apple to back the new standard. Thunderbolt, formerly known by its codename Light Peak, that combines high-speed data transfer and high-definition video on a single cable. Running at 10Gbps, Thunderbolt can transfer a full-length HD movie in less than 30 seconds. Apple has already adopted the technology--its newest MacBook Pros come with Thunderbolt ports--and is a technical collaborator with Intel. The announcement by Canon--which references "video creation"--marks the second major company to sign on.

Japan Companies Assess Quake Damage; Sony, Toyota Halt Plants
March 11, 2011

Companies including Sony Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp. halted output at plants after an 8.9- magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan, damaging production facilities and causing power outages. Sony halted and evacuated six factories in northeastern Japan, said Yasuhiro Okada, a spokesman at the Tokyo-based company. He said the company was assessing the impact of power outages and damage to its facilities in the region, which make Blu-ray discs, magnetic heads and batteries.