4K flies high

In February, LG Electronics installed the world’s first 4K digital signage display at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, Nev. Representing the commercial-grade version of the manufacturer’s ‘Ultra-HD’ TVs and boasting four times the screen resolution of HD displays, it debuted in time to welcome visitors arriving for the 2013 Digital Signage Expo (DSE).

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The Bear Facts: Interpreting pandas

In May, the Toronto Zoo unveiled its newest guests, Er Shun and Da Mao, two giant pandas on loan from China. As part of a long-term conservation agreement, the breeding pair (female and male, respectively) will be hosted in Toronto for at least five years.

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Routers: Expanding business with a CNC machine

Many signmakers find themselves contemplating the purchase of a computer numerical control (CNC) router for their business, but feel too unsure to make a decision. It is time for them to ‘pull the trigger,’ as CNC routers have proven themselves a relevant piece of equipment in sign shops everywhere.

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Last Impression: Coronation Street signs

Many Canadians are familiar with the long-running British soap opera Coronation Street, whose loyal fans have made it a primetime hit on CBC. What they may not realize, however, is many of the backdrops and props seen in each episode are created with signmaking equipment.

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