Trotec is co-hosting a free seminar in August with IKONICS Imaging and JDS Industries to share insight on how three important technologies—lasers, sandblasting, and sublimation—can work together to give awards and engraving businesses a competitive advantage. Designed for beginners as well as advanced users, the two-day event will be held at Trotec’s U.S. headquarters in Plymouth, Mich., on August 3-4.
The seminar will begin with detailed presentations on the basics and best practices of each technology and hands-on training. The agenda will then progress into advanced breakout sessions, demonstrations on how to integrate the technologies, and training on how to sell into various markets including awards, promotional products, giftware, and more.
Each technology is used in an array of industries and markets using a number of different materials and techniques. Attendees will gain an understanding of the uses and opportunities each represents.
To that end, technical sessions will cover sandcarving techniques such as stage carving, frosting and compound curves; how to choose the right laser processing method for your application; and how to step up sublimation results.
Attendees will have the opportunity to ask experts in each area detailed applications questions, and try different techniques for using each technology.
Technical experts will be available to test different materials, including substrates that attendees bring with them.
Attendees will leave with an understanding of how the capabilities provided by lasers, sandblasting and sublimation can be used separately and together to broaden product offerings, increase quality, and ultimately grow business.
“Businesses that can successfully employ a mix of technologies will not only be able to diversify product offerings with added capabilities, but also be able to produce a multitude of unique, elaborate, and detailed pieces,” says Warren Knipple, president of Trotec Laser, Inc. “These forward-thinking businesses will broaden their reach and gain a distinct competitive advantage.”
For more information, please visit www.troteclaser.com.
