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Library of Congress Removes Trump Poster With Typo
February 14, 2017 at 2:18 pm

The Library of Congress stopped selling a commemorative inauguration poster of President Trump after it noticed a typo. It was a picture of Trump with the caption "No dream is too big, no challenge is to great," using the preposition "to" rather than the adverb "too." (Image via New York Daily…

3-D Printer May Have Caused Couple's Death
February 3, 2017 at 1:43 pm

A Berkeley, Calif., couple was found dead in their home due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Police told KPIX 5 that the two were using a "laser 3-D printer" that vented fumes into the residence. Police evacuated the apartment building and had the fire department's hazardous materials team search for a gas leak or other hazard,…

Ennis Inc. Acquires Independent Printing Company Inc.
January 30, 2017 at 1:51 pm

Ennis Inc., Midlothian, Texas, announced that it purchased Independent Printing Company Inc., DePere, Wis., and related entities in a stock purchase on Friday. Independent Printing Company Inc. produces presentation folders, checks, wide format products and commercial printing. Going forward, the company will have four folder facilities in Michigan, Kansas, California and Wisconsin. It also will…

Uniflex Opens New West Coast Facility
January 19, 2017 at 11:06 am

Uniflex, Philadelphia, recently opened a new 20,000 sq. ft. production, warehousing and distribution facility in Portland, Ore. The addition of this location, combined with current warehouses in Los Angeles; Tampa, Fla.; and Philadelphia, allows Uniflex to ship anywhere in the U.S. in two…

Dubai Takes Steps to Be 3-D Printing Hub
January 3, 2017 at 2:33 pm

The Dubai government teamed up with UL to host two-day workshops on 3-D printing, namely safety and responsibility, as part of the emirate's large-scale plan to become the 3-D printing capital of the world by 2030. Sheikh Mohammed, vice president and prime minister of the UAE, and Emir of Dubai, detailed the plans for Dubai's…

Catnip-infused Direct Mail Is Real and It Works
December 19, 2016 at 2:53 pm

The best way to create a sure-fire promotion is to give out a product that the end-users will actually use and keep. Or, if you can't do that, give them something they'll have to pry from the clawed clutches of their cats by sending them catnip-infused direct mail. Yes, this is real. The American Genius…

USPS Introduces Augmented Reality App for Holidays
December 15, 2016 at 3:15 pm

The United States Postal Service (USPS) introduced a fun augmented reality smartphone app, Delivercheer.com, to spur business and add a bit of holiday cheer to the process of mailing items. To use it, people pick up a Priority Mail box, and can choose between two animated messages: a reindeer or a penguin. [caption id="attachment_91433" align="aligncenter"…

Could We Eventually Print Wearable Tech Items with Inkjet Printers?
November 3, 2016 at 6:33 pm

We've witnessed the wearable tech boom firsthand. With smartwatches, fitness trackers and other wearable items, the wearable tech market is growing at a fast rate. And, since technological advancements also develop at a rapid pace, it's no…

HDS Acquires Stuart & Associates
September 30, 2016 at 2:09 pm

Today, HDS, a Pittsburgh-based promotional merchandise and corporate apparel agency, announced that it has acquired Stuart & Associates, a Cleveland-based printing, promotional products and fulfillment services company. HDS did not release the financial terms of the deal, but the company estimates that the acquisition will drive HDS' annual sales to $32 million in annual revenue.…