Technology Trends

Xerography may be seasoned, yet the 79-year-old technology invented by physicist Chester Carlson still works remarkably well. His photocopying process uses an electrically charged…

As we look deeper into the arena of production print, we are aiming to give dealers a solid understanding of this potential opportunity. From our standpoint, there’s no better way…

All indications point to a resurgence in the sign and display graphics business as retailers reopen after pandemic-related shutdowns. In addition to pandemic-related signage…

Who said independent dealers can’t sell 3D printers?  It certainly wasn’t Greg Gondek, president of The Act Group in Cromwell, Connecticut, who…

It’s all Gene Roddenberry’s, the creater of Star Trek‘s fault. He showed us the flip phone on classic science fiction TV show way back in the…

The Japan Business Machine and Information System Industries Association (JBMIA) held its 60th Anniversary Ceremony in Tokyo on November 13, 2020. (JBMIA is a Japanese…

These days, you don’t have to hunt for interesting, industry-challenging topics; it’s more like you must pick and choose. One dominating issue of the past year, and most…

At least we’re somewhat used to it by now. The pandemic, I mean, and all the closures, limitations, masks, and rules that seem to come with it. None of it is much fun, and just…

One of these days, we are going to stop writing about the pandemic. I promise. But until it is eradicated and a faint memory in our collective consciousness, there is no avoiding…

The last time we spoke with Ed McLaughlin of Predictive InSight, we were introduced to a new predictive analytics and data collection agent (DCA) for the office technology…

On October 9, Konica Minolta held a web briefing for the Japanese market with President Shoei Yamana and the company’s directors. The theme was, “Konica Minolta’s…

I’ve always looked to Japan as a country of culture, tradition, and technology. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time at Ricoh in Holland and Germany. The lessons of culture…

Each year at this time, we present the trends, companies, and people we will be tracking in the coming year. While comprehensive and far-reaching, we have never intended…

Imaging equipment dealers and OEMs know firsthand how the printing industry has experienced single-digit declines for the past several years—long before dreaded…

Last year at ITMA, Mimaki unveiled its TX300P MkII hybrid textile printer, featuring a new hybrid-function able to print direct to fabric and to dye sublimation transfer…

Epson Sales is finding growing interest for its inkjet MFPs in Japan thanks in part to a sales model designed to increase interest…

How many labels do you see in a day? Probably a lot more than you think. There are about 230,000 brands in the U.S. market and that translates into a lot of labels on jars…

The textile industry is one of the world’s largest, and it’s also the second largest polluter in the world. One way to make textiles and apparel more eco-friendly is to adopt…

The impact that Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies are having on our industry is undeniable. Organizations who are able to quickly…

The impact of COVID-19 in Japan was greatest from April to May, when the emergency declaration was issued by the Japanese government, causing the economy to stagnate…

No doubt, the past six months have drastically challenged the way we establish, build, and maintain business relationships. For many of us, WFO (work-from-home) and online…

Trivia question: Who was the only office technology manufacturer to have a partner meeting in 2020? Answer: Epson America, Inc…

Growing new business is an all-the-time challenge for dealers exacerbated by the pandemic and post-election concerns for U.S. businesses. To help dealer partners navigate…

For middle-market and small businesses, the COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting the vital importance of investing in new technology, facilitating…