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Substrates: Building a better material sandwich

March 23, 2017

Many popular substrates for the sign and graphics industry are not simply base materials, but rather ‘sandwiches’ that combine multiple layers of different materials to create new composites.

Finishing: The importance of CNC router maintenance

February 17, 2017

Many of today’s computer numerical control (CNC) routers have achieved the epitome of high-tech sophistication for sign shops focused on providing precise cutting and shaping to meet their customers’ demands.

Wide-format Graphics: Canvas printing for sign shops

February 10, 2017

Canvas printing has established itself as a growing and profitable segment of the wide-format graphics market. According to InfoTrends, the amount of canvas printed each year will have grown from approximately 46 million m² (500 million sf) in 2013 to nearly 80 million m² (860 million sf) by 2018.

Digital Signage: Best practices for content creation

December 12, 2016

When it comes to creating digital signage content, the client’s goals must be the first priority, not the technology. Design also matters, as it is important not to overwhelm passersby.

Sign Sales: Proper job estimates and pricing techniques

December 6, 2016

In the sign industry, estimating can be one of the most important and, at the same time, frustrating parts of running a business. When it is not clear where to begin, ‘winging it’ might seem like an enticing option, but that can easily lead to losing money on a job that wasn’t priced right and/or losing jobs to the competition.

Wide-format Graphics: Creating photographic wall murals

November 3, 2016

Wall murals are not, in themselves, a new medium. From prehistoric cave paintings to first-century frescoes, people have always been decorating walls to change indoor ambience.

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OOH campaigns: The right place at the right time

Substrates: Building a better material sandwich

Finishing: The importance of CNC router maintenance

Wide-format Graphics: Canvas printing for sign shops

Digital Signage: Best practices for content creation

Sign Sales: Proper job estimates and pricing techniques

Wide-format Graphics: Creating photographic wall murals

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