Printer News

14-Year-Old Proves U.S. Can Save $370 Million by Changing Fonts
April 1, 2014

Changing the standard typeface used by federal and state governments could save the United States roughly $370 million a year in ink costs, according to a peer-reviewed study by Suvir Mirchandani. The best part of the story? Mirchandani is just 14 years old.

4over Unveils Package Printing Division
April 1, 2014

Due to high customer demand for paperboard package printing, 4over Inc., Glendale, Calif., has announced the launch of its new Package Printing division, offering low-cost, short-run product packaging.

Standard Register to Close Maryland Plant
April 1, 2014

Dayton-based Standard Register will cease operations and eliminate 75 jobs at the printing plant and warehouse in Salisbury, Md. by mid-summer of 2014. Officials say demand for traditional printed forms and documents, such as those produced at Salisbury, has declined significantly.

PaperWorks Names New President and CEO
March 25, 2014

Kevin Kwilinski has been appointed as the president and chief executive officer of Philadelphia-based PaperWorks Industries Inc., effective immediately. PaperWorks is an operating company of Sun Capital Partners, Boca Raton, Fla.

When Nanotechnology is Incorporated into Paper Electronics
March 25, 2014

Mainstream use of paper electronics with incorporated nanotechnology is still a ways off into the future. But in the last decade progress in the field has been greatly stimulated by advancements in thin film deposition and organic materials.

However, the promise of electronics integrated into or printed out on paper has attracted significant international attention. Therefore, though still a ways off, one should not be surprised if in the future even ordinary sheets of paper are given a technological upgrade.

Redesigned Consumer Packaging Disappears to Eliminate Waste
March 25, 2014

For his master's thesis, recent Pratt Institute graduate Aaron Mickelson redesigned mainstream consumer packaging to eliminate waste. How? By creating a package that completely disappears by the time the product is finished. The Disappearing Project presents five different solutions in a hope to spark conversation and change.

Kodak Names Jeff Clarke as New CEO
March 18, 2014

The Eastman Kodak Co. board of directors elected Jeffrey J. Clarke as CEO and board member. “Jeff is the right person to lead Kodak forward,” said James V. Continenza, Kodak's chairman of the board. "His combination of strengths and experience in technology, transformation, finance, operations and international business is precisely what we set out to find in the next leader of Kodak."

Neenah Updates Environment Premium Recycled Papers
March 18, 2014

Neenah Paper has announced the relaunch of its Environment Papers premium recycled papers line with fresh, new, natural colors and a uniquely tactile Raw finish, making it well-positioned to meet today's needs for sustainable communication programs, luxury packaging and all digital print applications.

How 3-D Printing Could Transform Amazon and Online Shopping
March 18, 2014

Amazon's recent decision to create an e-commerce storefront for 3-D printed products could finally bring 3-D printing to the mainstream, but not in the way you might think. If you take a look at some of the nylon plastic products on offer via Amazon's partner, 3DLT, it's easy to come to the conclusion that the new pilot program is just an incremental e-commerce push at Amazon. In other words, Amazon now allows you to buy jewelry designs and quirky plastic toys made by 3-D printers on Amazon.com rather than on a third-party site.