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Thermal Printing for 2013 and Beyond - A comprehensive industry assessment & 5-year projection    May 2013 Information Management Institute announces that Schofield Imaging Associates is preparing an all new comprehensive market intelligence report that details the current status of thermal printing from both a technology and industry perspective. Complete program information is available on IMI's web site. According to IMI President Al Keene, "After 40 years and many predictions of its demise at the hands of ink jet and electrophotography, thermal printing is a larger and more diversified industry than ever! Also, the thermal printing industry is more volatile than ever. The hand held computing revolution poses both threats and opportunities; POS receipts and tickets are under siege from virtual receipts and email images; photo prints are being challenged by social media and smart phone image sharing; color thermal transfer has been marginalized by ink jet and electrophotographic advancements."
Report author and thermal printing industry expert Harold Schofield says, "This comprehensive report is based on several years of vertical market research in the core applications for thermal printing and projects five year volume and revenue trends in the global market."
IMI’s 10th Annual Security Printing Conference - Call for Papers    May 2013 IMI’s 10th Annual Security Printing Conference addresses the challenges and opportunities of dealing with security issues and enabling brand protection for products and the production of secure documents for a wide variety of applications including business documents, ID’s, currency, gaming/event tickets, travel documents, etc. Industry experts will address digital printing technologies’ capabilities and shortcomings relative to printing secure output and the technology options available to enhance the production of secure documents and devices of all types. IMI is currently accepting presentation proposals. Anyone interested in participating as a conference speaker should submit their proposed presentation title and outline via email to al@imiconf.com as soon as possible. IMI’s 10th Security Printing Conference will be held on November 20-22, 2013 at the Saguaro Scottsdale Scottsdale (Phoenix), Arizona.
IMI's 24th Annual Thermal Printing Conference - Call for Papers    May 2013 IMI is currently accepting presentation proposals. Anyone interested in participating as a conference speaker should submit their proposed presentation title and outline via email to al@imiconf.com as soon as possible. According to IMI President, Al Keene, "We are seeking ideas and inputs on topics and speakers that will contribute to a better understanding and evaluation of thermal printing's future - particularly specific market sector insights, technology solutions, case studies or other relevant topics for the thermal printing industry." Keene continues: "For forty years, forecasters and 'experts' have predicted the demise of thermal printing at the hands of ink jet and electrophotography - BUT today's $35 billion thermal printing industry is larger and more diversified than ever!" IMI’s 24th Thermal Printing Conference will be held on November 18-20, 2013 at the Suguaro Scottsdale, Scottsdale (Phoenix), Arizona, USA.
Ink Jet Printhead Selection & Evaluation Course    January 2013 Information Management Institute offers its, Ink Jet Printhead Selection & Evaluation Course on January 28-29, 2013 at the Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites in Scottsdale (Phoenix), Arizona. According to IMI President Al Keene, “Printhead technology developments and advancements are enabling the use of ink jet technology in an ever expanding array of applications. To successfully implement ink jet technology, one of the critical decisions is printhead selection. This course is designed to provide information about the selection and evaluation of printheads to assist in making the best possible decision in this key area of ink jet system development. Course Leader Clive Ayling, Inkjet Specialist, TTP, Royston, Hertfordshire, UK is an inkjet specialist at The Technology Partnership (TTP). Clive has led many product development projects for TTP’s clients and now manages TTP’s ‘Meteor’ division. TTP employs 300 scientific and engineering staff near Cambridge, UK. Around 25% of TTP’s engineers work on projects relating to digital printing, making TTP a leading service provider in this field. Clive has worked on label printers, coding and marking printing systems, proofer printers, wide format printers, bar code printers, office printers and industrial inkjet systems for many different industries. In 2005 Clive helped to found the ‘TTP Meteor’ business group that supplies electronics to drive industrial inkjet printheads used in OEM inkjet printers, custom industrial inkjet systems and inkjet laboratories. Clive is a regular speaker at IMI conferences: launching each new product from TTP Meteor and sharing insights into the state-of-the-art of engineering in this industry. Fifteen of his past presentations are available on www.ttpmeteor.com
Ink Jet Deposition Course Functional Material Deposition by Ink Jet    January 2013 For the first time in the United States, Information Management Institute offers its course, Ink Jet Deposition Course - Functional Material Deposition by Ink Jet on January 28-29, 2013 at the Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites in Scottsdale (Phoenix), Arizona. According to IMI President Al Keene, "There is no doubt that digital deposition of functional materials, or more accurately functional fluids, using ink jet printheads is an extremely attractive proposition. Being able to place a tiny and highly controlled amount of fluid to a few microns of placement accuracy has the potential to drastically transform conventional manufacturing processes." Course Leader Dr. Neil Chilton, Technical Director, Printed Electronics Limited, Tamworth, UK has more than twenty years' experience in the field of electronics and electronic components. After completing his BSc and PhD in Physics, his technical career took him to Japan where he worked for four years at the Advanced Materials Research Division of Nippon Steel Corporation. After returning to the UK, Dr. Chilton joined Europe's then largest printed circuit board manufacturing company where he was later part of an MBO team and Technical Director.
IMI’s 2013 Ink Jet Programs in 4 Weeks!    January 2013 Information Management Institute announces the programs for its Digital Printing World 2013 Conferences being held the week of January 28-February 1, 2013 at the Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites in Scottsdale (Phoenix), Arizona, USA. Complete program information and online registration is available at www.imiconf.com IMI Digital Printing World 2013 Conferences 22nd Annual Ink Jet Printing Conference Ink Jet Deposition Course Ink Jet Printhead Selection & Evaluation Course 3D Printing Symposium AWA Inkjet & Digital Label/Packaging Print Seminar At IMI’s 22nd Annual Ink Jet Printing Conference alone, twenty presentations are being offered from leading companies and experts including Amica Systems, Eastman Kodak, Fujifilm Dimatix, Global Inkjet Systems, Hewlett Pakcard, Human Digital, ImageXpert, Integrity Industrial Ink Jet Integration, I.T. Strategies, Konica Minolta IJ Technologies, Oce North America, Palmer Consulting, Pivotal Resources USA, Printing Industries of America, Qudos Digital, RJA Dispersions, SII Printek, TTP, VCE Solutions and Vexajet.
IMI’s 22nd Annual Ink Jet Printing Conference Call for Papers    November 2012 “IMI is currently accepting presentation proposals. Anyone interested in participating as a speaker at IMI’s 22nd Annual Ink Jet Printing Conference, 3D Printing Symposium or the AWA Inkjet & Digital Label/Packaging Printing Seminar should submit their proposed presentation title and outline via email to al@imiconf.com as soon as possible,” says IMI President Al Keene. IMI’s 22nd Ink Jet Printing Conference will be held on January 30 - February 1, 2013 at the Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites in Scottsdale (Phoenix), Arizona, USA.
IMI’s 9th Annual Security Printing Conference Call for Papers    August 2012 IMI is currently accepting presentation proposals. Anyone interested in participating as a conference speaker should submit their proposed presentation title and outline via email to al@imiconf.com as soon as possible, Nearly 50% of the speaker slots have been confirmed and we are on target to complete the program by August 27th says IMI President Al Keene. IMI’s 9th Security Printing Conference will be held on November 14-16, 2012 at the Hollywood Beach Marriott, Hollywood (Fort Lauderdale), Florida, USA.
Nanotechnology and Opportunities for Digital Printing    July 2012 Nanotechnology is the current frontier of science, engineering and manufacturing technologies and IMI’s new short course “Nanotechnology and Opportunities for Digital Printing“ provides a timely, critical overview of this vast field and its potential in the digital printing industry. Key topics include (1) history, evolution and economic/social impacts of Nanotechnology; (2) reviews of major research/technology areas and (3) discussion of opportunities to leverage Nanotechnology research/developments to fuel innovations in the digital printing industry.
Key Ink Jet Industry Suppliers to Present New Products & Latest Developments    July 2012 Leading Ink Jet Technology Providers will be presenting and displaying their latest developments and products at IMI’s Ink Jet Technology Showcase 2012 on September 5-6, 2012 at the Hyatt Rosemont in Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois, USA
Ink Jet Technology Integration Short Courses Announced    July 2012 IMI’s Ink Jet Technology Showcase 2012 includes the following Short Courses on September 7, 2012 at the Hyatt Rosemont in Rosemont(Chicago), Illinois, USA Understanding Piezo Technology Inside Piezo Drop on Demand Printheads Designing for Digital Best Practices for Design & Color Quality Developing More Winning New Products Faster™
Featured Technology Suppliers Announced: Ink Jet Technology Showcase 2012 June, 2012 Information Management Institute, Inc. (IMI) - IMI’s Ink Jet Technology Showcase 2012 will make the Hyatt Rosemont in Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois, USA the epicenter of the Ink Jet World on September 5-6, 2012. Ink Jet Technology Showcase 2012 September 5-6, 2012 Hyatt Rosemont Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois
Ink Jet Industry to Convene in Chicago in early September  April, 2012 Information Management Institute, Inc. (IMI) - The international ink jet industry’s focus will be on IMI’s Ink Jet Technology Showcase 2012 at the Hyatt Rosemont in Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois, USA on September 5-6, 2012. IMI President Al Keene says, “this event, now in its 11th year, annually brings together the leading suppliers of ink jet technology and services. Attendees who are new to ink jet and exploring this disruptive technology for new products and processws, as well as already active product manufacturers or users seeking an update and to renew contacts, find that they cannot do it more efficiently than at IMI’s annual Ink Jet Technology Showcase.” Ink Jet Technology Showcase 2012 September 5-6, 2012 Hyatt Rosemont Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois
IMI’s Digital Printing World 2012 Conferences Displays Add to over 35 Presentations January, 2012 Information Management Institute, Inc. (IMI) announces the programs for its Digital Printing World 2012 Conferences being held the week of January 30-February 1, 2012 at the Holiday Inn Resort Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, Florida, USA. 21st Annual Ink Jet Printing Conference February 1-3, 2012 Digital Printing 2020 – Opportunities & Challenges Symposium (Thermal, Toner & Ink Jet Printing) January 30-31, 2012 Ink Jet Academy: Theory of Ink Jet Technology January 30-31, 2012 AWA Inkjet Label & Packaging Print Seminar January 31-February 1, 2012
INFOMARKT article features upcoming IMI Security Printing Conference When it comes to security issues in printing, most people think of confidential data on an MFP’s hard disk or paper output being picked up by the wrong person. However, secure printing also refers to technologies producing fraud resistant prints. Companies focusing on this business form a multi-billion dollar industry and will meet for an international conference in November in Florida, USA. IMI’s 8th Security Printing Conference
Montenegro‘s Ministry of Internal Affairs‘ Natasa Starovlah-Knjezevic to address IMI’s 8th Annual Security Printing Conference Ms. Natasa Starovlah-Knjezevic, Head of the IT Department within the Montenegro Internal Affairs Ministry will present the country of Montenegro’s experiences in implementing an e-passport and breeder documents system at at IMI’s 8th Annual Security Printing Conference on November 16-18, 2011 at the Hollywood Beach Marriott, Hollywood (Fort Lauderdale), Florida, USA. IMI’s 8th Security Printing Conference
New Technologies & Materials for Security Printing and Brand Protection Applications   October, 2011 Materials and technologies that can be incorporated into security printing offer profitable options in the nearly $10 billion and growing security printing market and will be featured at IMI’s 8th Annual Security Printing Conference on November 16-18, 2011 at the Hollywood Beach Marriott, Hollywood (Fort Lauderdale), Florida, USA. IMI’s 8th Security Printing Conference
IMI's 8th Security Printing Conference Agenda Announced   August, 2011 Information Management Institute, Inc. announces the agenda for its 8th Annual Security Printing Conference on November 16-18, 2011 at the Hollywood Beach Marriott, Hollywood Beach (Fort Lauderdale), Florida, USA. IMI’s 8th Security Printing Conference
ElectronicProducts.com publishes article on IMI’s 1st Digital Manufacturing Conference   August, 2011 ElectronicProducts.com has recently published an article entitled "Key Presentations Announced for 1st Digital Manufacturing – Opportunities for Manufacturing Rebirth Conference". IMI's 1st Digital Manufacturing – Opportunities for Manufacturing Rebirth Conference was held on June 22-24, 2011 in Hollywood, Florida. The program for this conference is available for viewing in the Completed Programs section of this web site.
IMI’s 8th Annual Security Printing Conference Call for Papers   July, 2011 "IMI is currently accepting presentation proposals. Anyone interested in participating as a conference speaker should submit their proposed presentation title and outline via email to al@imiconf.com as soon as possible, Over 50% of the speaker slots have been confirmed and we are on target to complete the program by July 31st", says IMI President Al Keene. IMI’s 8th Security Printing Conference will be held on November 16-18, 2011 at the Hollywood Beach Marriott, Hollywood (Fort Lauderdale), Florida, USA.
The Digital World – Transforming the Printing & Manufacturing Industries May, 2011 As the world continues to “go digital” at an amazing rate, the impact on two very important segments of the economy – printing and manufacturing – are predicted to be both transforming and disruptive. According to IMI President, Al Keene, “Although change is often resisted and brings new challenges to our lives – huge new opportunities are being generated by the ‘digitalization’ of our world. The new business opportunities and transformation potential in the printing and manufacturing industries are the main focus of our two June conferences, 4th Annual Digital Printing Presses – Road Map to 2020 Conference on June 20-22, 2011 and 1st Digital Manufacturing – Opportunities for Manufacturing Rebirth Conference on June 22-24, 2011, both at the Hollywood Beach Marriott in Hollywood (Fort Lauderdale), Florida.”
Ink Jet Industry Leaders to Convene in Barcelona in Early June to Present Technology Advancements & Applications Developments May, 2011 International ink jet industry leaders and those exploring the rapidly expanding uses of ink jet technology will be gathered at IMI Europe’s Ink Jet Technology Showcase 2011 in Barcelona, Spain on June 8-9, 2011. Visit http://www.imieurope.com/IJTS11 for downloadable brochure and complete details. Featured ink jet industry technology suppliers include adphos, Agfa Gevaert, Amica Systems, Collins Ink, D&K Engineering, Digital Direct Technologies, Dr. Honle AG, FUJIFILM Dimatix, Fujifilm Imaging Colorants, Global Inkjet Systems, ImageXpert, Industrial Inkjet Ltd., Integration Technology, Lumen Dynamics, Olivetti, Pivotal Resources, Ricoh Printing Systems America, Sepiax, SunJet, TTP and Xennia Technology.
1st Digital Manufacturing – Opportunities for Manufacturing Rebirth Conference - Call for Papers March, 2011 According to IMI Europe Managing Director, Mike Willis, “this annual event, now in its 10th year, brings together the leading suppliers of ink jet technology and services. Attendees who are new to ink jet and exploring this disruptive technology for a new product or process, as well as those already active product manufacturers or users seeking an update and to renew contacts, find that they cannot do it more efficiently than at IMI’s annual Ink Jet Technology Showcase.”
IMI Europe’s Ink Jet Technology Showcase 2011 Barcelona, Spain, June 8-9, 2011 March, 2011 According to IMI Europe Managing Director, Mike Willis, “this annual event, now in its 10th year, brings together the leading suppliers of ink jet technology and services. Attendees who are new to ink jet and exploring this disruptive technology for a new product or process, as well as those already active product manufacturers or users seeking an update and to renew contacts, find that they cannot do it more efficiently than at IMI’s annual Ink Jet Technology Showcase.”
IMI's 4th Annual Digital Printing Presses Conference – Road Map to 2020 Call for Papers   February, 2011 The printing industry is finding that digital printing press technologies are providing profitable applications and new business opportunities as printing digitization expands. IMI’s 4th Annual Digital Printing Presses Conference – Road Map to 2020 on June 20-22, 2011 in Hollywood (Fort Lauderdale), Florida will focus on digital printing press technology developments, opportunities, requirements, challenges and potential solutions that are reshaping the commercial printing industry which has traditionally utilized screen, flexographic, gravure and offset printing – but are now transitioning into the Digital Era.”
IMI's 7th Annual Security Printing Conference Features New Technologies & Materials for Security Printing Applications   October, 2010 New materials and innovative technologies are rapidly being introduced into today's (and tomorrow's) security printing applications as companies work to reduce losses and recover profits from the $650 billion dollars lost annually to fraud, counterfeiting and piracy. These materials and technologies that can be incorporated into security printing offer profitable options for the over $9 billion and growing security printing market and will be featured at IMI’s 7th Security Printing Conference on November 15-17, 2010 at the Hollywood Beach Marriott, Holly Beach (Fort Lauderdale), Florida, USA.
IMI's 7th Security Printing Conference Focuses on Technology Advances & Business Opportunities   October, 2010 IMI’s 7th Security Printing Conference November 15-17, 2010 Hollywood Beach Marriott Florida, USA.
IMI's 7th Security Printing Conference Final Agenda Announced   September, 2010 Information Management Institute, Inc. announces he final agenda for its 7th Annual Security Printing Conference on November 15-17, 2010 at the Hollywood Beach Marriott, Holly Beach (Fort Lauderdale), Florida, USA. IMI’s 7th Security Printing Conference
Ink Jet Industry to Convene in Baltimore in Early September   July, 2010 The international ink jet industry's focus will be on IMI's Ink Jet Technology Showcase 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA on September 8-9, 2010. IMI’s Ink Jet Technology Showcase 2010
Digital Printing Presses Face Opportunities and Challenges   April, 2010 The printing industry is finding that digital printing press technologies are providing profitable applications and new business opportunities. Yet there are challenges such as print suppression programs by major companies aimed at reducing overall printed output, recycling issues, ebooks and other electronic options which do not include printing. IMI’s 3rd Annual Digital Printing Presses Conference
Digital Printing World 2010 Conferences Displays Add to over 40 Presentations   January, 2010 Carrabassett Valley, Maine, USA - Information Management Institute, Inc. announces that In addition to the 40 plus presentations during IMI’s Digital Printing World 2010 Conferences, 20 companies have confirmed displays for one or more of the conference programs Download the IMI February 2010 Conferences Brochure
IMI’s Digital Printing World 2010 Conferences – Call for Papers   October, 2009 Information Management Institute, Inc. (IMI) announces that in 2010 - all three of its digital printing primary technology focused conferences - IMI’s Digital Printing World 2010 Conferences - will be held during the same week - February 1-5, 2010 at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Resort in Chandler (Phoenix), Arizona. IMI’s Digital Printing World 2010 Conferences
IMI’s 6th Annual Security Printing Conference Final Agenda Announced   September, 2009 Information Management Institute, Inc. announces the final agenda for its 6th Annual Security Printing Conference on November 16-18, 2009 at the Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland. Final conference agenda and on-line registration are now available.
IMI’s 6th Annual Security Printing Conference Call for Papers  August, 2009 Information Management Institute, Inc. announces its 6th Annual Security Printing Conference to be held November 16-18, 2009 at the Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland. Preliminary conference details and on-line registration are now available.
Webcast of Digital Printing Courses Now Available  August, 2009 Information Management Institute, Inc. (IMI) now has three webcast courses available from their Digital Printing Summer Camp 2009 held on July 27-31, 2009. Visit the IMI webcast page for course agendas and full details.
Understanding Ink Jet Technology Key to Successful Deposition & Printing Applications	June, 2009
Understanding Color & Color Management Essential for Successful Printer Products	June, 2009
Digital Printing Markets Show Growth Opportunities	June, 2009
Understanding Surface Tension & Interfacial Phenomena Essential for Ink Jet Success	June, 2009
IMI Digital Printing Summer Camp 2009 Courses Announced	May, 2009
Managing Product Development Process Required for Business Recovery	May, 2009
Digital Printing Presses Enabling Increased Profitability	April, 2009
New & Profitable Opportunities for the Toner Industry	April, 2009
Hitachi America to Demonstrate µ-chip at IMI's 5th Annual Security Printing Conference	October, 2008
IMI's 5th Annual Security Printing Conference Final Agenda Announced	September, 2008
IMI Digital Printing Summer Camp 2008 Courses Anounced	June, 2008
IMI 5th Annual Security Printing Conference to be held November 17-19, 2008 at the Tremont Plaza Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland	June, 2008