Green Gains
Advances in electronics and information technology are continuing to drive change in the graphic arts industry, with implications for packaging, signage, and displays. All these developments are driving to make these products lower cost, disposable, and easily recyclable.
In one development, Acreo, the research institute based in Norrkoping, Sweden, has developed a special polymer ink that can be applied and overlaid by an electrolytic layer. Where the two meet, an electronic component is formed and a protective plastic coating is then added. The technology is relatively inexpensive, and can be mass produced in an ordinary printing press.
Jack Miller is founder and Principal Consultant at Market-Intell LLC, offering Need to Know™ market intelligence in paper, print and packaging. Previously, he was senior consultant, North America, with Pira International.
Known as the Paper Guru, Jack is the former director of Market Intelligence with Domtar, where he also held positions as regional sales manager, territory sales manager and product manager. He has presented at On Demand, RISI’s Global Outlook, PRIMIR, SustainCom World and at various IntertechPira conferences. Jack has written for Printing Impressions, Canadian Printer, Paper 360, PaperTree Letter and Package Printing, along with publishing a monthly e-newsletter, MarketIntellibits.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from The College of the Holy Cross and has done graduate studies in Statistics and Finance.