Training and Education

EFI Connect 2019 wasn’t just about nearly 200 educational sessions. It provided attendees with direct access — and to hear keynote presentations delivered by — senior EFI executives, including new CEO Bill Muir.

The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association’s Women in Print Alliance is now an official advisory council with 17 female leaders representing different facets of the printing industry.

BOBST has announced the launch of Helpline Plus AR, a remote assistance service that incorporates a smart headset with augmented reality glasses. Via the headset, BOBST customers can connect with experts that see what they see, and can provide assistance and support in real time.

As part of its initiative to support education in print, TLMI has joined the "Friends of Print" in the donation of a wide-format inkjet printer to Elder High School in Cincinnati. The Friends of Print is a collaborative of companies, educational institutions and associations making donations in support of print education.

Workforce development has been among the top challenges in the package printing industry in recent years. It’s important to understand why this is, and what can be done about it.

Digital printing is now in every packaging segment, with more options than ever before, making the Digital Packaging Summit the place to be for education.

The 2018 SGIA Expo is just around the corner, and although it is traditionally considered a wide-format graphics event, it has expanded its scope and introduced package printers to new digital opportunities. You won't want to miss what this year's event has to offer.

This week, during Labelexpo Americas, in addition to demonstrating REVO 7-color ECG printing, BOBST will host a daily REVO master class for converters looking to adopt ECG technology and move to a fully digitized workflow. Knowledgeable experts from each of the REVO team partners will take participants through the different technologies that make up the REVO fully automated workflow solution.

Baumer hhs announced it will be an exhibitor at PRINTING United, taking place in Dallas, Oct. 23-25, 2019. President Chris Raney believes PRINTING United will give the company a fresh opportunity to promote its technical leadership.

By partnering NAPCO Media with SGIA to develop PRINTING United, the focus is on the future. The goal of the event is to listen intently to the market to ensure the success and growth of all market segments within the graphic arts industry.