The Digital Signage Federation®, the only independent not-for-profit organization serving the digital signage industry, and The BUNN Company present, "Update and Outlook for Ad-based Networks." The October 24 event is the sixth webcast installment in the twelve-month series targeting digital out-of-home and place-based network operators. Presented by Lyle Bunn, this hour-long session will offer an executive summary of two...
The Atlanta Hawks and Philips Arena will unveil a stunning addition to their game-day presentations this season with two new 12-by-100-foot large-scale Diamond Vision® video displays at each end zone of the arena. The displays use Mitsubishi Electric's newest 16mm display technology and will replace the former color displays and graphic panels that were initially installed when Philips Arena...
SGIA's PDAA (Professional Decal Application Alliance) Graphics Application Zone (Booth #4325) will return to the 2012 SGIA Expo in Las Vegas, October 18-20. This no-sales zone gives attendees the opportunity to learn about new techniques and materials used by the wrap segment of the specialty graphics industry. Featuring demonstrations and examples of vinyl installation on a variety of objects...
Imaging professionals are invented to crack open the new September/October issue of the SGIA Journal. At 96 pages, it's the largest installment yet, and it provides a sneak peek at the upcoming SGIA Expo, which will be held in Las Vegas Oct. 18-20. The Journal includes a number of feature articles dedicated to the Expo: UV-LED Technology Update...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released major changes to its Hazard Communication Standard. By June 1, 2015, all Safety Data Sheets and warning labels must conform to the new standard, and this will require an understanding of the new hazard determination provisions for chemical manufacturers. To help chemical manufacturers and suppliers develop that understanding, SGIA will host...
Cooley Group announces it was named winner of the Great Innovation Award at the inaugural 2012 EcoPrint Europe event, held in Berlin, Germany. EnviroFlex™ PE is a lightweight, 100 percent recyclable print media that offers a 60 percent lower-carbon footprint than traditional PVC. The news comes on the heels of the material being used to wrap London's iconic 2012...
When you step up to the roulette table, you take a chance when you roll the dice. But when you step onto the show floor of the SGIA Expo, there are no risks involved—just the chance to boost your profits and increase your knowledge of the industry. The Expo From October 18-20, the SGIA Expo returns to the Las...
Visual Magnetics announces that its Graphic System™ has been selected by Material ConneXion to include in its library in New York City. Material ConneXion is made up of an international team of multidisciplinary experts that bridge the gap between science and design to create practical manufacturing solutions. It is the world’s largest library of advanced, sustainable materials and processes,...
For the second year in a row, NanoLumens® displays were used to support the Artists for Peace and Justice charity event at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival. Artists for Peace and Justice is a fundraising effort that encourages peace and social justice, and this year’s event raised money to help build schools and art centers in Haiti. Two...
Agfa Graphics (booth #627) has announced that the :Apogee Users Group meeting being held at Graph Expo 2012 in Chicago is rapidly filling up. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 8, from 4:00 until 7:30 pm in room S502A in McCormick Place. At the meeting, :Apogee users will have an opportunity to preview the new :Apogee 8, participate...
