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In a comprehensive, 97-page research note, Jefferies analyst Peter Misek writes that while 3-D printing has been around since the 1980′s, a confluence of factors ranging from improvements in printer speeds to a greater availability of software that produces the digital designs used to create 3D printouts have brought the sector into the mainstream, and it will only continue its climb in years to come.

Misek believes that “HP could eventually become a major player in 3-D printing as it has inkjet technology/patents and huge distribution.” This dominance isn’t likely to come anytime soon, though. HP is late enough to the

As part of a free series of educational summits, Esko will be holding an open house on on December 19, at its Esko Americas headquarters in Miamisburg, OH. The free-flowing sessions, accompanied by a continental breakfast and lunch, are open to the public.

HP has announced new updates to help reduce the environmental impact of HP Indigo digital prints. Some of the new updates include new trials that conclusively demonstrate the deinkability of HP Indigo prints in typical Graphic Arts Paper deinking mill configuration, and fully recyclable packaging for ink cartridges.

Commercial printer equipment installations and other news from Printing Impressions’ December 2013 edition, featuring Sandy Alexander, Lithographix, DPI Direct, Apex Color, IWCO Direct, Japs-Olson Co.

Catalogers and magazine publishers in 2013 faced many of the same challenges as the prior year of finding the right mix of media to deliver information and build their brands. In addition, economic uncertainty and pending postal increases were thrown into the pot to create a stew of questions.

Printed books are not exactly bound for life support systems. Printers have done a phenomenal job of positioning themselves to serve the changing needs of their publisher clients, from offering print-on-demand (POD) solutions and reducing inventory to providing drop-ship services that eliminate distribution hubs. The successful book manufacturer can provide multiple formats for publishers, help control their costs and reduce turnaround time.

BROOKLYN PARK, MN—GLS Cos., a printing and digital marketing services provider, recently finished the installation of an HP Indigo 10000 to complete its new Digital Studio.

OMAHA, NE—HP has laid off roughly 100 employees in November as part of a corporate restructuring plan announced in May of 2012, according to the Omaha World-Herald. The workers were employed in the company's Personal and Printing Systems division.

Hewlett-Packard this month laid off about 100 employees in Omaha, NE, as part of a corporate restructuring plan announced in May 2012. The workers were notified November 4 and the layoffs were effective immediately.

The workers were part of the firm's Personal and Printing Systems division. The company declined to say what the workers' roles were and would not say how many people HP employs in Omaha. HP said its sole Nebraska location is at 10810 Farnam Drive, in the Old Mill area.

The employees are receiving severance pay. Most were offered the opportunity to relocate within HP and all will receive

GLS Cos. in Brooklyn Park, MN, held a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of its new Digital Studio. The company also finished the installation of a new HP Indigo 10000 digital press.