I was brought up on paper. I like print books and paper invoices. There's something permanent and tangible about ink or toner on paper. Ironically enough, however, I have found the Internet to be the best place to learn about the new commercial printing technologies.
An associate just gave me a link to an article about drupa 2016 and Nanography. This time it seems to actually be a real, ready-for-primetime technology, and the proof is in the actual commitments at drupa by purchasers of the presses.
My fiancee got a Lululemon shopping bag in the mail today. She bought it on eBay. I'm always pleased to see how easy it all is, pushing a button on the computer and then having boxes arrive at the door.
I received an interesting question from a PIE Blog reader today. I think many other readers will benefit from the answer. Here's the email:
I read a lot about commercial printing. I mean, a lot. But nothing ever helps me understand a new technology quite like seeing it in action.