Photo Imaging CONNECT brings together industry executives for industry connections and more Events News 

Photo Imaging CONNECT brings together industry executives for industry connections and more

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The Photo Imaging CONNECT conference, held March 16-17, in Las Vegas, Nev., brought together more than 40 industry executives to network, share insights and explore the future of the photo/imaging industry. In a special partnership with WPPI, the Dead Pixels Society held an executive-level conference to bring together various sectors of the photo/imaging industry to discuss trends, opportunities, new technologies, and more in... Read More
Building Volume Photography Communities: Ian Hatch’s Journey from Corporate to Entrepreneur Podcasts 

Building Volume Photography Communities: Ian Hatch’s Journey from Corporate to Entrepreneur

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After dedicating 30 years to school photography and rising to Head of Sales at the UK’s largest school photography company, Ian Hatch found himself unexpectedly redundant at age 54. Rather than retiring or changing careers, he channeled what he candidly calls his “revenge” into something extraordinary – a thriving school photography business that’s grown from a single school to 66 in just... Read More
Canon announces updates to Colorado M-Series and Arizona products News Updates 

Canon announces updates to Colorado M-Series and Arizona products

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Canon U.S.A. Inc. announced updates for the Colorado M-series and Arizona products. Complementing the hardware updates are the latest releases of the Colorado M-series V4.5, along with the PRISMAguide XL 3.5 and PRISMAelevate XL 2.2 solutions, which are both part of the PRISMA XL Suite and can help further enhance the productivity and creative versatility of the platforms. Canon has... Read More
Epson introduces SureColor S7170 solvent printer New Products 

Epson introduces SureColor S7170 solvent printer

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Epson announced the SureColor S7170 64-inch signage printer. Utilizing UltraChrome GS3 4-color solvent inks and Epson Precision Dot technology, the SureColor S7170 delivers consistent, high-quality output, the company claims. The SureColor S7170’s precise media handling system paired with a new, wider 1.33-inch PrecisionCore Micro TFP printhead with Nozzle Verification Technology ensures stable operation with faster print speeds. Additionally, a temperature sensor... Read More
Vanguard Digital announces Radnor wide-format production printer New Products 

Vanguard Digital announces Radnor wide-format production printer

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Vanguard Digital, a Durst Group company, launched the Radnor printer, which will debut at booth #2624 during the 2025 ISA Expo. Named for Tennessee’s scenic Radnor Lake, the Radnor is a 3.2-meter UV-LED hybrid all-in-one printing system, handling both rigid and roll substrates. The Radnor can be configured with up to three rows of printheads, delivering print speeds of up to... Read More
TAMRON announces development of all-in-one zoom lens for Nikon Z mount, Canon RF Mount News 

TAMRON announces development of all-in-one zoom lens for Nikon Z mount, Canon RF Mount

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Tamron announced the development of an all-in-one zoom lens, 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Model B061, for Nikon Z mount and Canon RF mount APS-C mirrorless cameras). Release date and pricing will be announced at a later date. The 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Model B061) is an all-in-one zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. It was the... Read More
Insta360 unveils X5, a tough 360-degree flagship action camera New Products 

Insta360 unveils X5, a tough 360-degree flagship action camera

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Insta360  announced Insta360 X5, its new flagship 360-degree camera, combining high image quality, rugged durability, and AI-powered ease of use. The X5’s larger 1/1.28-inch sensors and Triple AI Chip system deliver 8K 30fps 360° video. With PureVideo, a new AI-powered low-light mode, X5 achieves crisp, cinematic footage in challenging lighting, the company claims. Insta360 X5 is now  available at US$549.99.... Read More
Instagram takes aim at CapCut with Edits app News 

Instagram takes aim at CapCut with Edits app

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Instagram has launched Edits, a video-editing app intended to rival CapCut. First teased in January, Edits is available for free on iOS and Android. Parent company Facebook/Meta describes Edits is described as a “video creation app designed for creators,” and includes tools for project management, tracking notes and ideas, and data on video performance. There are also advanced editing tools not found in... Read More
FastEditor, Promidata announce partnership to expand logo editor audience News Partnerships 

FastEditor, Promidata announce partnership to expand logo editor audience

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FastEditor and Promidata announced a strategic partnership to make FastEditor’s Logo Editor available to all Promidata customers. This collaboration marks an exciting step forward in streamlining the personalization process for the promotional products industry. FastEditor, known for its editing technology that removes friction from personalization workflows, will work closely with Promidata, a software provider for promotional product companies across Europe.... Read More
Pixelle Specialty Solutions closes one plant, sells another News 

Pixelle Specialty Solutions closes one plant, sells another

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North American specialty paper manufacturer Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC announced the planned closure of its Chillicothe, Ohio, mill as part of an effort to align its operational footprint with long-term business objectives. The Chillicothe mill closure will allow Pixelle to strengthen its remaining operations in Spring Grove and Fremont and maintain its competitive position in the specialty paper market. The... Read More
Canon U.S.A. launches production customer experience center at Melville HQ Events News 

Canon U.S.A. launches production customer experience center at Melville HQ

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Canon U.S.A., Inc. launched its new Production Customer Experience Center (CEC) at its Melville, N.Y. headquarters. Spanning more than 3,000 square feet, the CEC provides a dynamic environment to showcase Canon’s portfolio of hardware and software print production solutions. The facility features the full line-up of Canon imagePRESS V family of digital presses, including the imagePRESS V900, imagePRESS V1000, imagePRESS... Read More
IPI announces IPIC 2025 conference details, deadline for Buck Rogers Scholarship News 

IPI announces IPIC 2025 conference details, deadline for Buck Rogers Scholarship

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Independent Photo Imagers (IPI) announced the early bird registration deadline for the IPIC 2025 is June 1st. The annual conference and trade show is Aug. 3-7 at Red Rock Resort in Summerlin, NV.  The program is here, featuring more than 50 topics in the categories of Marketing Mastery, Operational Excellence, and Profit Centers + Production Innovation. The deadline for the... Read More
Rise Above Research announces new reports for 2025 Market research News 

Rise Above Research announces new reports for 2025

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Rise Above Research announced new report updates, available from the reports page: 2022 US Photo Merchandise Forecast– This is an annual US Photo Merchandise forecast that focuses on photo cards, photo books, photo calendars, and photo wall/tabletop décor. The forecast range is from 2025-2029, with estimates for 2024 given as well, and includes units, revenue, average selling prices, and breakouts... Read More
Amaze unveils next-generation Teespring Marketplace Partnerships Updates 

Amaze unveils next-generation Teespring Marketplace

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Amaze announced a major update to its Teespring Marketplace, featuring new design and enhanced discovery features. The update builds on momentum from the platform’s March 25 relaunch with improved navigation, curated product collections, and a smarter layout, the company says, adding that the platform makes it easier for fans to browse entire categories, such as gaming, pop culture, nature, music, and... Read More
AI video editing app Capsule announces $12 million Series A funding Investments News 

AI video editing app Capsule announces $12 million Series A funding

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AI-powered video-editing startup Capsule has announced it raised $12 million Series A funding, led by Innovation Endeavors, with participation from HubSpot Ventures and angel investors including Emery Wells (Founder & CEO, Frame.io), François Dufour (CMO, Augment & Twilio), Karim Atiyeh (Co-founder, Ramp), Gil Lara (Co-founder, Sprout Social), Robert Paige (Creative Director, Instacart), Laura Jones (CMO, Instacart), along with our existing backers at Swift.vc, Human Ventures, and Bloomberg Beta. Back in February 2023, the company announced it... Read More