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insight by Gregory Sharpless www.bigpicture.net Gregory Sharpless Editor/Associate Publisher gregory.sharpless@stmediagroup.com Britney Grimmelsman Associate Editor britney.grimmelsman@stmediagroup.com Flotsam and Jetsam First o , let’s get this out of the way: I did not win the $640 million in the recent Mega Millions Lottery (or any part of that tidy sum). As a result, I’m afraid you will have to endure my editorial ramblings on this page for some time to come. If, by the way, you were indeed one of the three winners of the Mega prize-winnings, and you happen to be a BPIC subscriber, don’t forget to include your favorite magazine’s editorial sta in your last will and testament, eh? Now, on to business: • Media + Ink Sourcebook: Long-time readers are familiar with our Printer Sourcebook, which provides comprehensive specs on the array of rollfed, ﬂatbed and hybrid printers, and RIPs. Now, we’ve produced our new Media + Ink Sourcebook, which assembles nearly 400 sources for: vinyl, paper, ﬁ lms, and self-adhesives; specialty media; rigid substrates; and inks for wide format. This latest invaluable resource is available directly via bigpicture.net’s home page (in the main nav bar, click on Resources). • Digital edition news: I certainly hope you’re taking advantage of the digital edition of The Big Picture. We’re now on the Nxtbook platform, which allows us to oﬀer several beneﬁts to readers, including: mobile delivery to iPads, iPhones, Android devices, tablets, and more; sharing to LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook; the ability to integrate video, audio, and slideshows; search across current and archived issues; live links; and much more. In short, you can enjoy a much richer reading experience. Our most recent digital edition can be found here: nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/STMG/bp_201204. Not receiving the digital edition? You can sign up here: bigpicture.net/subscribe. • ISA Expo: The Orlando event, held in late March, was a nice way for the industry to welcome the spring buying season. The exhibit ﬂoor boasted nearly 550 exhibitors – 87 of these making their ISA Expo debut – and 75 educational sessions. “It is clear that our industry is getting back to work, purchasing new equipment, and investigating new business opportunities,” says Lori Anderson, ISA president and CEO. Our in-depth recap of the show will appear in our next issue, and look for coverage online, at bigpicture.net, as well. • Drupa 2012: The quadrennial event takes place May 3-14 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The Big Picture’s editorial staﬀ will be in attendance during the ﬁrst full week of the show, and we’ll report details on the latest-and-greatest technologies being highlighted during this international 19-hall graphics extravaganza – both online and in print. Laura Mohr Art Director laura.mohr@stmediagroup.com Marty McGhie, Craig Miller, Jared Smith Columnists Linda Volz Production Supervisor linda.volz@stmediagroup.com Lou Arneberg - East and Midwest US, Eastern Canada Ben Stauss - West and South US, Western Canada, Europe, Asia Business Development Managers Rick Bachelder, Kathy Boydstun, Terry Corman, Scott Crosby, Brandon Gabriel, Michael Garcia, Kirk Green, Robert Kissel, Tina McLaughlin, Craig Miller, Carmen Rad, Greg Root, Jared Smith, Mark Taylor Editorial Advisory Board Tedd Swormstedt President Steve Duccilli Group Publisher Christine Baloga Audience Development Director Kari Freudenberger Director, Online Media Subscription Services (847) 763-4938 tbp@halldata.com bigpicture.net/subscribe bigpicture.net/renew Single Copies/Back Issues Debbie Reed debbie.reed@stmediagroup.com 11262 Cornell Park Drive Cincinnati, OH 45242 tel (513) 421-2050 fax (513) 421-5144 THE BIG PICTURE (ISSN 1082-9660) is published 12 times annually by ST Media Group International Inc., 11262 Cornell Park Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45242-1812. Telephone: (513) 421-2050, Fax: (513) 362-0317. No charge for subscriptions to qualiﬁed individuals. Annual rate for subscriptions to non-qualiﬁed individuals in the U.S.A.: $42 USD. Annual rate for subscriptions in Canada: $70 USD (includes GST & postage); all other countries: $92 (Int’l mail) payable in U.S. funds. Printed in the U.S.A. Copyright 2012, by ST Media Group International Inc. All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the consent of the publisher. The publisher is not responsible for product claims and representations. Periodicals Postage Paid at Cincinnati, OH and at additional mailing o ces. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Big Picture, P.O. Box 1060, Skokie, IL 60076. Change of address: Send old address label along with new address to The Big Picture, P.O. Box 1060, Skokie, IL 60076. 4 THE BIG PICTURE MAY 2012 http://www.bigpicture.net http://www.bigpicture.net https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/STMG/bp_201204 http://www.bigpicture.net/subscribe http://www.bigpicture.net http://www.bigpicture.net/subscribe http://www.bigpicture.net/renew

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of The Big Picture - May 2012

The Big Picture - May 2012
Contents
InSight
Wide Angle
Up Front
Inside Output
Vehicle Wraps: Chasing Traffic
Wall-to-Wall
Putting the ‘Specialty’ in Finishing Tools
R+D
Job Log

The Big Picture - May 2012