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The Current and Future Market Potential for Sheet and Web Offset
Press Options and Accessories (2004) The major purpose
of this study was to quantify and forecast the market for major sheet and
web offset press options and accessories sold in the U.S. and Canada.This
study analyzes accessories such as in-line and add-on coating units; drying
systems and technologies including infrared, UV, EB, and hot air; recirculators,
chilling systems, and ink pumping systems; press and quality control systems;
and inline finishing systems.It also assesses the various customer procurement
methods for these accessories such as: installed on press by OEM vs. aftermarket.
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White Paper Report: Newspaper Industry Trends and Implications for Suppliers (2004) This study provides information on the status, trends and developments in the newspaper industry.It outlines implications and recommendations in terms of supplying products and services to newspapers.This study also addresses issues such as: structure of the newspaper industry, viability and revenue sources, publishing and operating strategies and developments, buying practices, press and related technology usage and outlook for capital expenditures.
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The U.S. Used Equipment Market: Threat or Opportunity?
(2003) This study assesses the trends of independent used equipment providers,
dealers and manufacturers to rebuild and sell used graphic arts equipment including
prepress, press, and bindery.It should also determine the total market size
and value.It addresses influences such as equipment imported from Europe
and Asia.It researches the potential for selling this equipment in other
countries (i.e. China and South America).It includes issues such as rebuilding
vs. selling "as is", installation, warranties, training, etc.This study identifies
and profiles the top independent providers including employees, profit margins,
procurement, etc., as well as the impact of e-commerce and Internet purchasing.
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The Market for Graphic Arts Film Revisited: The Relationship
of Related Equipment to Film Consumption (2003) As a follow-up to the study, "The Impact of Emerging Digital Technologies on the Market for Graphic Arts Film and Related Equipment: A Worldwide Perspective, 2002-2006," this study explores multiple dynamics that are having a bearing on the use and future of film - from
direct-to imaging to the changing nature of the print industry to the US
economy.This study reports the impact these dynamics have on film consumption
and develops accurate estimates of the rate of decline of film products
and the related equipment that image and process films.
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The Future Requirements and Needs for Service and Support
in the Graphic Communications Industry (2001) This study determines the service and support requirements
of end customers, specifically in the area of digital workflow.It measures
the customer's
perception of service required for software, consumables, prepress and
pressroom equipment.Additionally, the study measures the support needs
for implementing a digital workflow, managing color, integrating systems
and managing digital assets.Findings include who customers are looking
at to provide their service, expected costs and expected response times.
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The Current and Future Status of Inkjet Technology in the Graphic
Arts Market (2001) This study provides information on the current
and future applications for inkjet technology in color proofing, color printing,
and b&w applications.The
report addresses media and ink technologies, trends and requirements.The
research covers the installed base, technology and forecasted growth rates
by application and technology (i.e., continuous flow vs. drop-on-demand).It
also includes non-traditional graphic arts suppliers (Canon, Epson, HP) and
how they are addressing graphic arts markets.
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Trends and Issues in Adoption of Color Management in the Graphic Arts
(2001) This study analyzes the drivers and impediments to adoption of effective color management in digital workflows.It includes assessment of the current level of adoption of color management systems and characterizes how they are being used, as well as the impact of available solutions.The gaps and needs for more effective solutions to facilitate end-to-end color management are profiled.
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The Changing Dynamics of Print: The Near-Term Impact of New Press
Technologies (The Variable Data Press and The Direct Imaging Press) (2000) This
study examines the viability and potential for growth in hard copy original
pages and jobs in a "traditional" printing and publishing environment,
challenged by a growing array of hard copy materials produced in the evolving
environment of on-demand, just-in-time, personalized and similar printing
models.This project covers the U.S. and Canadian markets for 1995, 1998 and
2001.
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White Paper Report: Chinese Printing & Publishing
Industry: A Market Study (2000) This study addresses the current infrastructure (technology, markets, and processes) for printing and publishing in China and the ability of this market to adopt or implement new printing and publishing technologies.
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The Future Markets for Prepress Equipment and Systems in the US: 2000-2005 (2000) This study provides a baseline of installed prepress equipment/systems
and develops projections of the installation mix to 2002, considering the
impact, adoption and challenges of new technologies and market trends.It
discusses current and future shipments, applications that may decline due
to the impact of the World Wide Web, product usage and preferred buying method
by market segment and implications for the NPES members.It is a companion
to the 1997 study, "The Future Market for Films, Plates and Proofing Products
in the US: 1996-2004."
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