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The Future of Web Offset Color Control: Baldwin and System Brunner’s Technological Synergy

The Future of Web Offset Color Control: Baldwin and System Brunner's Technological Synergy

The integration of BW Converting’s Baldwin Color Control System (CCS) with System Brunner’s Instrument Flight color evaluation software has evolved in step with the changing demands of commercial web offset printers for more than two decades. The latest upgrade, making its debut this week at DRUPA in Düsseldorf, Germany, not only raises the bar…

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Engineering & Construction
Will the Paper Chase Persist? Preparing for the Future

In the latest episode of Unlocking Potential, brought to you by Baldwin Technologies, we delved deep into the world of paper shortages. Our panel of industry experts, including Toni McQuilken, Senior Editor at PRINTING United, Kent Tucker, Vice President of Tucker Castleberry, and Julie Brannen, Director of Regional Sales and Sustainable Solutions at Monadnock Paper…

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Engineering & Construction
Thin Margins: The Paper Shortage and Its Toll on the Printing Industry

In today’s dynamic business landscape, adaptability is key to survival. The printing industry, known for its resilience and evolution, recently faced an unprecedented and formidable challenge with a worldwide paper shortage. This part 1 episode of Unlocking Potential dives deep into the heart of this crisis, exploring its causes, consequences, and actionable solutions. At the…

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Engineering & Construction
Exploring the 3D Printing Revolution: From High-End Industry to Creative Enthusiasts

The 3D printing revolution is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s a present-day reality. Over the past decade, the additive manufacturing industry has undergone a seismic transformation, with a projected global market value of $34.8 billion by 2024. From intricate medical devices to jet engine prototypes, the adoption curve of 3D printing has soared,…

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Software & Technology
Discover the Magic of Simplified Automated Inspection

The digital landscape is swiftly changing, and so too is the need for efficient and reliable print inspection software. With the rise of automation, there’s a growing demand for tools that not only simplify the workflow but also provide accurate and comprehensive print inspections. Enter PQV 4.0, the most sophisticated print inspection software currently…

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The Importance of Selling the Sizzle of the Printing Industry to Attract Young Talent

Printing has always been in demand and is still relevant to date. According to statistics, “the global print-on-demand market size was valued at USD 4.90 billion in 2021 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.1% from 2022 to 2030.” However, the printing industry is not experiencing an influx of young…

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Bridging the Gap and Attracting Young Talent as Skilled Professionals Retire

Some news sources say the “great resignation” is waning, with some quitters experiencing regret. Others cite the resignation as still intense, reporting trends like ‘quiet quitting.’ What is certain is that employees have changed over the pandemic. Companies have to shift with expectations. Traditional incentives of wages and benefits aren’t enough. Before the “Great Resignation,”…

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Elevate Your Career Journey by Choosing Purpose, Practicing Intentionality, and Building a Culture of Belonging
November 19, 2025

Purpose doesn’t just shape what we do—it shapes how we grow. When we choose to move through our careers with intention, we start noticing the moments that build trust, the conversations that deepen understanding, and the relationships that elevate our impact. This episode of Professional Quotient digs into what it really means to show up…

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Christie Linebarger’s Journey to Leadership: Grit, Growth & Leading with Heart
November 19, 2025

Leadership conversations are shifting as companies navigate rapid change, tighter labor markets, and evolving employee expectations. Teams want leaders who show up with humility, clarity, and a genuine investment in people—traits that can’t be faked and can’t be automated. And with studies consistently linking team engagement to the quality of direct leadership, understanding how effective…

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Powering Up Detroit’s Workforce: How Per Scholas Is Connecting Local Talent to Tech and Energy Careers
November 18, 2025

Detroit is undergoing a once-in-a-generation transformation—one driven by innovation, community leadership, and an urgent demand for a new kind of workforce. As energy and tech sectors accelerate, organizations and employers are racing to prepare Detroit’s workforce for jobs that didn’t exist a decade ago. Workforce researchers note that tech-enabled roles across industries are growing…

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Robots, Revenue, and the Race for the Future: Intelligent Automation Is Powering the Next Wave of Growth
November 18, 2025

It’s hard to ignore just how quickly the world around us is changing. Packages arrive faster than ever, store shelves restock almost instantly, and behind the scenes, businesses are racing to keep up with expectations that seem to climb by the day. But as the workforce shrinks and pressure rises—including a projected shortage of…

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Unlocking Potential: How LED-UV Can Help Printers Alleviate Paper Shortage Pressures
April 19, 2022

A perfect storm hit the paper market leading to worldwide shortages. Sky-high prices and procurement challenges, coupled with long-lead times for supplies, pose myriad issues. How can printers rise to the occasion? Unlocking Potential’s Tyler Kern reached out to some experts for advice. Thomas Torp, CEO of Grakom, Jonathan Fore, Commercial Lead, AMS, Spectral UV,…

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Unlocking Potential: Precision Spray is the Key to Sustainable Finishing
October 1, 2021

The textile industry’s history is tainted with a reputation of environmental pollution and waste. But as the industry moves towards a more sustainable future, Baldwin Technology champions that cause with solutions that can make sustainability a reality. Baldwin assists textile manufacturers, brands, and retailers in reaching their sustainability goals and enabling them to be responsible…

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Automatic Cleaning Systems and Consumables in Printing and Manufacturing Settings
August 17, 2021

Printers and manufacturers worldwide use automatic cleaning systems to optimize productivity, worker safety and quality while decreasing their impact on the environment’s cleaning process. The innovations in cleaning technology and the consumables used in the process deliver ever-advancing value and advantages in these competitive environments. Baldwin Technology brings more than 30 years of experience…

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The Future of 100% Inspection and What It Means for the Printing Industry
June 28, 2021

John Cusack, Business Development Manager for Defect Detection Systems at Baldwin Vision Systems, talked about the future of 100% inspection in the printing industry. Cusack’s involvement in the inspection world dates back 20 years. With 100% inspection technology commonplace in today’s printing industry, the question on host Tyler Kern’s mind was if this technology had…

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Rising Demand Requires Efficient Corrugated Press Solutions
June 1, 2021

Corrugated production is in high demand. As operators look to become more productive and efficient, they need new solutions. Discussing the industry and innovation, Unlocking Potential featured Baldwin Technology sales leaders Lee Simmons and Myles Le-Monte Shepherd. Simmons said that long-lasting partnerships with customers are the source of much innovation. “We want to make the press operator’s…

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Unlocking Potential: Innovations in LED-UV Curing for Industrial Applications.
April 13, 2021

AMS Spectral UV, a Baldwin Technology Company, manufactures high-power and versatile LED-UV, UV, and IR systems. Many industries use these systems to cure or dry inks, coatings, finishes, treatments, adhesives, and polymers. AMS Spectral UV’s, Michael Derrick, Director of Operations, and Hans Ulland, Executive Vice President, AMS Spectral UV, provided their insights on the latest…

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Unlocking Potential from Baldwin Technologies: The Ongoing Challenges of Security Printing
February 22, 2021

Security printing is becoming increasingly state-of-the-art with new techniques and technologies – but so, too, is counterfeiting. Because of those and other challenges, security printers must constantly stay on top of the latest to make sure they’re serving their customers and making the printing process airtight. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, said Gerry Stanford,…

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