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Benefits of an Internal Company eCommerce Store

Having an eCommerce store to sell to customers is a no-brainer for many businesses, but the benefits of having an internal eCommerce store for employees may be less obvious. Even…
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Printing Terminology: Singer Sewn Binding

In a recent post we discussed a lesser known book binding method known used Smyth Sewn binding. Today, we’ll discuss a similar binding method: Singer Sewn binding. What is Singer…
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Book Printing: Smyth-Sewn Binding

Book binding is a fascinating topic and we’ve covered the most popular forms of book binding (saddle-stitch binding, spiral/coil binding, comb binding and perfect binding) in previous posts. Today, we’ll…
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Printing: Laser Cutting vs. Die-Cutting

Die-cutting uses sharpened steel blades to cut paper into standard or custom shapes (e.g., circles, ovals, waves, etc.) after a piece has been printed and has been the tried and…
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Printing: Antibacterial Paper Stock

In our previous post we talked about new plastic film laminates that are manufactured and embedded with antibacterial properties. This antibacterial technology is also being applied to paper stocks to…
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Printing: Antibacterial Laminates

In the age of Covid, awareness and concern about hygiene has become prevalent in the public consciousness. Hand sanitizers are now commonly available in restaurants, retail brick and mortar stores,…
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Printing: Fine Grit Laminate

The majority of plastic laminates for print deliver either a smooth, hard surface or a smooth, soft-feel surface. By and large, incorporating a texture into a laminate, until now, has…
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Digital Printing Presses and Metallic Toner

Traditionally, to achieve get the glowing effects of metal in a printed piece, a thin layer of silver or gold metal would have to be applied through a process known…
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Printing Terminology/What is Finishing?

In the printing industry, finishing refers to every process applied to a sheet of paper after it has received ink. In some instances, those processes can be performed before the…
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Printing Terminology: What is Swiss Binding?

We’ve previously discussed various popular forms of book binding like saddle-stitch binding, spiral/coil/comb binding, and perfect binding. Another method of book binding that’s been gaining notoriety and popularity recently is…
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