Global Lighting Technologies (GLT) Inc. is offering a 2-by-2 ft. square LED flat panel downlight assembly that provides a brighter, lighter weight, and more efficient replacement for 2-by-2 ft. fluorescent lay-in troffers used in recessed ceiling lights. The new OL2 Series ceiling light is UL-certified for use in the U.S. and Canada. The new downlight employs GLT’s edge-lighting...
Tri Vantage® has released an update to Awning Composer™ 5, adding features that make it easier for awning fabricators to create custom-branded, professional-looking presentations that illustrate proposed awnings for homes and buildings. “Based on feedback from Awning Composer users, this update adds several tools that increase its effectiveness as a sales tool,” said Mark Stiver, who manages the...
CO2 laser engraving equipment is being used in the sign industry to mark woods, plastics, metals, and other materials. But preventative maintenance of these machines is just as important a consideration in the overall process as knowing the substrates and designs that can be utilized. “It's actually very easy to keep your laser system running its best, if...
Every day, the United States Sign Council (USSC) is working so that you can remain in business and remain profitable. We sit on panels such as UL (Underwriters Laboratories), NEC (National Electric Council), IBCC (International Building Code Council), etc., and we try to get our message out to other organizations such as the APA (American Planners Association), IALD...
To help Roland customers develop the skills they need to build their businesses, Roland Academy is offering its popular Digital Printing Boot Camp workshop for the first time on the East Coast. Scheduled for April 10-12 in Baltimore, Maryland. Digital Printing Boot Camp is offered to all Roland inkjet customers, with enrollment currently open and spaces filling up...
Drytac’s popular Emerytex® laminating films are now certified to be compliant with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations governing materials that can be used for surfaces that come in contact with food. This means that this clear PVC based laminating film can be used on applications like place mats, coasters, menu boards, countertops and wall and tabletop graphics....
Graphics One, LLC (GO), a developer and worldwide distributor of innovative, world class digital imaging products is announcing a technological partnership with RhinoTech of Eagen, Minnesota, to provide an exciting and new direct screen transfer technology specifically designed for the color separation and screen printing markets. RhinoTech is a manufacturer of industry leading screen and graphics printing equipment,...
RTape Corp., announces the addition of a new Brite Overall Iridescent Silver film to its VinylEfx® metalized vinyl product line. An invisible shim line improves the overall appearance of this holographic rainbow film. Its exceptional clarity and radiant display of colors attract the viewer’s attention, making it a perfect choice for point-of-purchase displays, store window graphics, tradeshow posters,...
Digital Signage Expo® (DSE), the world’s largest and longest running International Conference and Tradeshow dedicated exclusively to digital signage, interactive technology, and digital out-of-home networks (DOOH), announced that its ninth show held last week at the Las Vegas Convention Center has officially shattered previous records, set a new attendance milestone and reinforced DSE’s position as the digital signage...
Plotter-cut and print-and-cut heat transfer films are cost-effective alternatives to screen printing for shorter production runs and the personalization of garments. Many sign makers have discovered that making customized T-shirts and sweatshirts for their local sports teams, church groups, fraternities, and sororities is a great way to ignite their revenues at high-profit margins.What’s more, the investment to tap into...
