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In the realm of architectural design, precision, clarity, and innovation are paramount. Architects and designers continually seek tools and technologies that not only streamline their workflow but also elevate the quality of their creations. In this pursuit, wide format printers have emerged as indispensable assets, transforming the way architectural blueprints and models are produced. This blog post delves into the pivotal role that wide format printers play in modern architectural design, from producing high-quality blueprints to crafting intricate 3D models, and how they contribute to more efficient and effective planning.

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The entertainment industry, comprising museums, movie theaters, and amusement parks has had a difficult time bouncing back from the ravages of the coronavirus pandemic. Many people got used to COVID-based guidelines that restricted access to parks, stores, and theaters and were loathe to return. Attendance has plateaued at some venues, while movie chain giants like Regal Theaters continue to shut down venues due to lack of attendance. And, while theme park attendance is rallying somewhat, it is still down compared to pre-pandemic levels. 

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The focus on a potential widespread recession has intensified over the first part of 2023 and the construction industry, among others, is preparing for the impact of a severe economic downturn. While current project backlogs appear stable, contractors are preparing for a potential dearth of business by keeping costs to a minimum. Among the methodologies being used to keep construction costs in line are:

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As the print industry struggles to recover from the perfect storm of disruption from the pandemic and a shaky economy, print businesses looking to thrive in 2023 will be using innovation to strengthen their market position.

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Last year, a survey conducted by Gartner showed nearly a third of businesses had moved their marketing tasks in-house over the previous year. This trend that has been accelerating as more companies look for ways to conserve resources while increasing their competitive edge. Having an internal creative team allows marketers to get closer to the brand, adding to their understanding of what is needed for success. Additionally, an in-house marketing agency allows for expanded flexibility and the speed required to turn projects around in record time. With in-house agencies, cropping an image, changing verbiage, or modifying a color selection is fast and simple, which is advantageous not only from a speed, but also a cost standpoint.

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Theaters, amusement parks, museums, and movie theaters all have one thing in common — they must ensure that visitors to their establishments remain safe while on the premises. Not only the owners of such venues, but also their staff members, must remain educated and vigilant when it comes to public health and safety issues.

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A new, eco-friendly inkjet ink has appeared on the horizon in recent years that can offer plenty of advantages of architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) companies: LED curable inks. LED ink technologies are available for many printhead-based and industrial inkjet printing systems, including many leading-edge wide-format printers. 

Topics: Wide format printers, AEC, LED curable inks

Last year, the coronavirus pandemic caused worldwide economic hardships. Businesses shut down for long periods — or were permanently shuttered — and the repercussions are continuing to show up in the way people do business. Many companies had to rethink their dependence on outside suppliers for important day-to-day supplies such as signage and marketing collateral, since many print shops were forced to close. 

Topics: Production print, Wide format printers, Production Printers, in-house production print, production print equipment

The recent disruption of the architecture industry due to coronavirus unleashed a spate of delays, project cancellations, and overwhelming uncertainty about the future of the industry.

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