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4 ways to keep up with new materials, customers and ideas in the signage industry

30 March 2020 large format printing , print&cut , trends , outdoor signage , we are here

Things are changing all the time, in our industry and business in general. How do you stay up to date? Our new blog looks at four ways to get up to speed with trends and markets, the latest technology releases and how businesses like yours are handling day-to-day work around the world.

What is a RIP?

27 March 2020 Roland DG

What is a RIP? The Raster Image Processor doesn't just send your graphics to the printer - it can have many other uses. Find out more in this article.

Out of Quarantine: Getting Your VG2 Printer/Cutter Ready for Production Again

25 March 2020

As we start planning the return to normal business, there are some important steps to take to keep your printer/cutter in top working condition.

Floor Graphics 101

01 March 2020

Whether inside or outside, temporary or permanent, the ground beneath your feet is a blank canvas just waiting to be filled. Find out all you need to know in our beginner's guide.

Print quality that appeals to all the senses: why Giken loves TrueVIS VG2-540

31 July 2019 events , large format printing , billboards , posters , print&cut

It's an exciting time for Japanese graphics businesses. The 2019 Rugby World Cup is fast approaching, to be followed swiftly by the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo next summer, meaning plenty of work associated with the events themselves as well as the upswing in tourist numbers. Signage, displays and graphics have to be of the absolute highest quality.

Yamaichi and Olympian use Roland METAZA MPX-90 to personalise ice skates

21 May 2019 impact engraver, impact printer, creative applications, ice skating, personalisation

This is cutting-edge technology: the incredible Roland METAZA photo-impact printer adds sharp personalisation to Kozuka Blades, a new ice skate blade developed with Olympic figure skater Takahiko Kozuka. Discover more...

Which VersaUV LEF to choose? Answer these eight questions to find out (Infographic)

13 May 2019 uv printing , personalisation , customisation , infographic , profit with uv

The Roland VersaUV LEF series is a trio of powerful printers with amazing profit potential. These clever systems use advanced UV printing technology to print vibrant designs onto thousands of different materials and objects. Discover which UV benchtop printer is right for you (plus free downloadable infographic)

How to Make Domed Resin Phone Stickers

29 March 2019 personalisation , print&cut , phone cases

With a small investment in equipment and time, you can turn a normal, everyday phone sticker into a snazzy domed sticker with added value.

A Roland VersaUV LEF-12 UV printer is set up in the Miyuki Acryl studio

Miyuki Acryl and Roland create one-of-a-kind acrylic pieces

26 March 2019 versauv lef uv printer, printing acrylic, keyrings, phoneholder

Miyuki Acryl was established in 1970 but is absolutely on trend today. Based in Adachi, Tokyo, Miyuki Acryl is a specialist in acrylic, selling its own brand of acrylic materials and products with the option of decoration using a Roland VersaUV LEF-12 UV printer.

Bespoke eyewear made with Roland milling machine

17 March 2019 cnc milling , eye wear , creative applications , customer stories , customisation

Megane-ya Strike is a bespoke eyewear shop in Japan that uses high-tech kit – including the Roland MDX-40A compact CNC milling machine – to create unique and perfectly fitting glasses frames for its customers! Learn about Daisuke Higa's studio (and how it transforms at night!)