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www.MyPRINTResource.com MARCH 2014 • INKJET'S AGE 13 coverage document printing, the economic feasibility of inkjet printing is still an issue because of the consumable and substrate costs. In package printing, the requirement to print on glossy, non-porous, or clear substrates raises some potential cost and workflow obstacles," Hamilton cautioned. Cost is not the only factor when con- sidering inkjet technology, he is quick to add. "The true value of high-volume production digital printing is its ability to leverage factors such as process automation, just-in-time manufacturing, and person- alization," Hamilton concluded. "There may also be environmental benefits such as less waste and greener processes. For document printing, this translates to ap- plications such as on-demand production of books, marketing materials, and photo merchandise. These are all examples of the movement from mass production to mass customization, and these same benefits can be applied in other areas. The potential for this type of business transformation is what separates digital printing from other print technologies. It's also a good reason to keep an eye on the growth path of inkjet through 2014 and beyond." ✚ WHITE PAPER IN. READY FOR THE FUTURE, HERE TODAY. Add more to your bottom line. Move from white paper roll to high-quality brilliant color in one continuous process. The Océ ColorStream ® 3000 Series high-speed inkjet printers provide the edge you need to compete more effectively and enable new applications. VIEW THE OCÉ COLORSTREAM 3500 PRESS DEMO AT: CSA.CANON.COM/GA . 877-623-4969 | CSA.CANON.COM/PRODUCTIONPRINT Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. in the United States. Océ ColorStream and Océ are registered trademarks of Océ Technologies B.V. All other referenced product names and marks are trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged. ©2014 Canon Solutions America, Inc. All rights reserved. • Download the free Layar App • Scan this page • Discover interactive content COLOR THAT STANDS OUT. For more information, visit MyPRINTResource.com/10006967 "3D printing had to be one of the most talked about topics of 2013," said InfoTrends' Hamilton, "and jetting technologies are the key behind many 3D printing imple- mentations (although in this case, they are jetting materials rather than inks). 3D printing has reached what Gartner likes to call the 'Peak of Inflated Expectations' and others have described as 'Irrational Exu- berance.' The way some people talk about 3D printing you'd think that before long you'll be 3D printing your beer complete with the bottle (with a label on the outside and a cap on top). "One of the most exciting 3D print applications is in creating pro- totypes for use in package design," Hamilton continued. "This helps manufacturers get products to market sooner and drives economic opportunity." In related news, Konica Minolta is entering into a distribution partner- ship with 3D Systems. 3D Printing and Inkjet Canon Solutions America's Océ ColorStream 3700 The Océ ColorStream 3700 digital full-color inkjet printing system, enlarging the highly successful Océ Inkjet product portfolio. With the addition of the Océ ColorStream 3700, the Océ inkjet family extends the company's leadership in the digi- tal full-color inkjet segment and helps a wider range of print providers make the transi- tion from toner systems, other inkjet platforms or offset printing to high-speed digital printing. The Océ ColorStream 3700 is the high-speed model in the Océ ColorStream Twin series and offers a process speed of 100 meters per minute with a print and paper width of 21,25" (approx. 540 mm). That translates to 675 A4 impressions per minute (716 letter sized) for a single unit or in a twin configuration, 1350 A4 impressions per minute (1432 letter sized) for monthly volumes of up to 46 million A4 pages (43 mil- lion letter sized). QPsupp_10-13_0314 Impact Inkjet.indd 13 2/18/14 11:41 AM