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NPES Past Research Studies

The Current and Future Market Potential for Sheet and Web Offset Press Options and Accessories (2004)
White Paper Report: Newspaper Industry Trends and Implications for Suppliers (2004)
The U.S. Used Equipment Market: Threat or Opportunity? (2003)
The Market for Graphic Arts Film Revisited: The Relationship of Related Equipment to Film Consumption (2003)
The Future Requirements and Needs for Service and Support in the Graphic Communications Industry (2001)
The Current and Future Status of Inkjet Technology in the Graphic Arts Market (2001)
Trends and Issues in Adoption of Color Management in the Graphic Arts (2001)
The Changing Dynamics of Print: The Near-Term Impact of New Press Technologies (The Variable Data Press and The Direct Imaging Press) (2000)
White Paper Report: Chinese Printing & Publishing Industry: A Market Study (2000)
The Future Markets for Prepress Equipment and Systems in the US: 2000-2005 (2000)

 



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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