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Inspiration

To support your creativity and need for inspiration, we have developed some blog articles to help you get inspired and excited about creating something with your Roland device.

Build Your Business by Combining a UV Printer with a Laser Engraver

14 October 2020 Inspiration , UV Printers and Printer Cutters , Featured

Whether you’re launching a new personalisation business, want to add value to existing product lines, or are a manufacturer looking to increase efficiency by bringing production in-house, combining two technologies such as UV printing and laser engraving can open up a new world of creative possibilities for your business.

Applications for a Changing Sign and Graphics Market in 2020

15 September 2020 Inkjet Printers and Printer Cutters , Inspiration , UV Printers and Printer Cutters , Dye Sublimation

The sign market has never been static and has always required innovative thinking, but now more than ever, businesses need to be open and flexible to new regulations, trends, and interests.

So, what are the new applications and opportunities in 2020?

How to Make Your Floor Graphics Stand Out From the Crowd

13 July 2020 Inkjet Printers and Printer Cutters , Inspiration , Tips and Tricks

In the year of 2020, signs are everywhere. From retailers, corporate office spaces, restaurants and schools, signs such as decals, wall and window signs and floor graphics, are becoming increasingly important to convey the COVID-19 safety, health and hygiene message.

4 Ways to Keep Your Signage Business Up-to-Date

22 May 2020 Tips and Tricks , Inspiration , Featured

We have put together four tips and tricks that can inspire you to grow your business, and expand your knowledge of the industry quickly and easily to benefit your business, your customers and potential customers.

6 Tips to Help Your Business Navigate Uncertain Times

08 May 2020 Tips and Tricks , Inspiration , Featured

The COVID-19 outbreak has affected businesses across the globe, including those in the print, sign and graphics industries. Many businesses have closed, while others remain open but operating under very different circumstances. With business owners given very little time to prepare, and with the situation constantly evolving, we have put together some tips on how to navigate these uncertain times.

Applications to Grow Your Business from Home

06 May 2020 Inspiration , Inkjet Printers and Printer Cutters , Featured , Tips and Tricks

With consumers becoming more comfortable with purchasing a variety of products online, many industries do not need a physical store location to remain competitive in their market. For owners of bricks and mortar stores, who are now facing a global online market, competition has never been fiercer. Rather than sitting back and watching the sales roll in, retailers must adapt to this ever-changing landscape – or risk falling behind.

Face Shields Made Easy With A Laser Engraver

29 April 2020 Inspiration , Featured

With the novel coronavirus spreading rapidly around the world, many people, companies, and educational and research organisations have been uploading free ideas on the internet for making their own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) items to protect against infections. Here is information on how you can make your own face shield using Roland DG’s laser engraver.

Grow Your Business with Product Personalisation

06 January 2020 UV Printers and Printer Cutters , Inspiration , Inkjet Printers and Printer Cutters , Dye Sublimation

Despite the impact of the online retail sector on brick and mortar retail, customers are returning to physical retailers as they seek the social immersive experiences this provides.

Making One-of-a-Kind Souvenir Cookie Boxes Using UV Printers

15 November 2019 Inspiration , UV Printers and Printer Cutters

Shiroi Koibito is a popular brand of cookies made in Hokkaido, Japan. Manufacturer and retailer ISHIYA Co., Ltd. provides a unique service where customers can make their very own cookie boxes by printing their favourite photo on the tin box using a Roland DG UV printer.

Yamaichi and Olympian use Roland DG METAZA MPX-90 to Personalise Ice Skates

16 August 2019 Inspiration , Dental, Milling and 3D Printing

Yamaichi Special Steel is a perfect fit for the precise world of figure skating. Based in Nagoya, Japan – the home of many famous ice skaters – the steelwork company specialises in unique products such as automotive and semiconductor components, but has spent the past six years developing a completely new style of ice-skate blade. Plus, using a Roland DG METAZA MPX-90 photo impact printer from Roland DG, it is able to personalise each blade for its wearer.