How to Print on Plastic: Types of Materials, Uses, and Methods
Printing on plastic is complex since the materials used to bring messages to life are often more durable and hardier. [...]
1
Apr
9
Jun
How to Grab Attention With POP Graphics
A common sales goal for product manufacturers is to sell more units, but an alternative sales goal is to increase [...]
25
Sep
Sustainable Printing Alternatives to the Industry’s Most Common Substrates
As society pursues long term solutions to our planet’s problems, buyers are becoming more socially conscious with their decisions. The [...]
21
Jan
Why screen printing may be preferable to digital
Digital printing vs. screen printing: If you had to guess, which do you think does a better job? You may be surprised.Â
7
Jan
Why designs with white ink are often best screen printed
Given the crispness, boldness and process improvements that digital printing offer compared to screen, you may think it's the best method when white is featured in your signage. Think again.
27
Aug
Spot vs. Process: That’s the color question
For your next printing job, which color will get the job done right - four color or spot color?
24
Jul
5 reasons to make polystyrene your signage of choice
Polystyrene accounts for roughly 30% of what we print on at NGS.Â
29
Apr
The Hopkins Printing Process Explained
Our process has helped us maintain our industry leader status. What is our process, you ask? Allow us to elaborate.
4
Apr
What’s so special about second surface printing?
Second surface printing can take your visual messages to the next level.Â
27
Mar
Why it’s time to update your signage
If you're considering an in-store makeover, you may want to include your signage as one of the elements that could use a good pick-me-up.
11
Mar
What makes the Inca Onset X special
Here are a few reasons why the Inca Onset X is the gold standard of flatbed wide format digital printers.
25
Feb
Why NGS Printing is your only choice for industry experience
If expertise is what you're after, you'll be hard pressed to find a developer with more notches on their tool belt than us.
17
Jan
Breaking down G7 Master Qualification
For 10 years in a row, NGS Printing has achieved G7 Master qualification in color proofing, wide-format digital printing and screen-printing.Â
16
Nov
New store locations signals surge in web traffic, study suggests
While there's no denying that more stores are launching websites to give customers more purchase vehicles, a recent study suggests that brick-and-mortar locations are key to sales success.Â
31
Oct
Fast-food chain to shorten its name in bid to modernize
Starting in January, Canton, Massachusetts-based Dunkin' Donuts will shed its "Donuts" moniker and become known simply as "Dunkin'," the company announced recently.
10
Aug
Hopkins Printing in the top ten of Printing News’ Top Shop Awards
NGS Printing is happy to report that we have placed in the top ten of the 2018 Top Shop Awards for Wide-Format & Signage.
1
Aug
Hopkins Printing upgrades again with the Inca Onset X
NGS Printing's purchase of an Onset X printer represents a significant upgrade for the company's hardware.Â
27
Jun
The benefits of digital printing for tight turnarounds
Several factors help increase the speed of digital printing over offset.
8
May
What are the benefits of window signage?
Every enterprise with open glass surface area can benefit from window graphics.
26
Mar
How to use end caps and floor graphics to create an experience store
Modern retail stores do not prioritize convenience; instead, they opt for a shopping experience.
11
Jan
How to find the best uses for window clings
Retail space owners should keep some things in mind: time is precious, appeal to emotion, and choose your colors wisely.
15
Nov
NGS Printing acquires its second Zund D3 digital cutter
NGS Printing is proud to announce our second Zund D3 L-3200 digital cutting system.
9
Nov
3 reasons why digital is quickly becoming the printing option of choice
Most of our customers, both new and long-standing, are choosing digital printing.
6
Nov
How to make the most of your industry conference
We recently attended the SGIAÂ Expo in New Orleans. Now, we're sharing our tips for making the most of an industry trade show.
29
Aug
4 ways to support the productivity of your creative teams
Use these four tips to help your designers create better, more appealing graphics.
1
Aug
Hopkins Printing is No. 23 among the nation’s wide-format printers
NGS Printing is proud to announce we’ve placed No. 23 on Printing News'Â
7
Jun
What is a Picoliter: Everything You Need to Know
Choosing a digital printing supplier depends on many factors.
16
Mar
Why printing on plastic may be better than paper
Plastic substrates are far more durable than paper ones, with many suitable for indoor and outdoor graphics. They also can provide structure to displays that many times paper cannot.
27
Feb
Understanding color acronyms
Three acronyms - RGB, CMYK and PMS - are essential for understanding how to create high-quality graphics.
2
Feb
Hopkins Printing increases production with the Zund D3 digital cutter
NGS Printing was the first in our market to acquire the Zund D3 digital cutter.
30
Jan
2 ways automation in the printing industry helps your business
Automation is changing the printing industry. Here's how that benefits your business.
27
Jan
5 questions to ask your potential printing partner
These five questions will help you choose the right printing partner from the start.
24
Jan
7 essential terms for printing beginners
Knowing terms like prepress, file format and process color helps you select the right printing partner.
10
Jan
4 red flags to look out for when selecting a printing partner
Choosing a printing partner for your POP graphics, yard signage or other product isn't a decision to take lightly.
26
Oct
What to look for in a printing partner
You need a printing partner that offers comprehensive services that meet your unique needs.
25
Oct
Why quality matters in printing services
The quality of your signage is a direct reflection of your brand.
1
Oct
The First Fujifilm Acuity F Printer is at Hopkins Printing!
Hopkins Printing is proud to announce the first installation of the Acuity F in North America. This large format flatbed [...]