The ZRX at Hatteras Growth in print does not happen by accident. It comes from making the right investments at the right time, especially when those investments remove bottlenecks, expand capabilities, and create a more efficient path from job intake to finished product. A recent article from Printing Impressions  on Hatteras  highlights exactly that kind of strategy. The Hatteras approach reflects a broader shift happening across the industry. Companies gaining momentum toda

For years, lamination has been used as a solution for protecting print, improving durability, and creating a premium finish. Today, more printers are taking a closer look at what lamination really costs them in materials, labor, speed, and waste. What they are finding is that coating offers a smarter path forward. With the right coating system and chemistry, printers can achieve the protection, visual appeal, and tactile enhancement they need without the added plastic film, o

Digital embellishment continues to gain momentum across print, packaging, and specialty applications. As more printers invest in tactile effects, foil, and dimensional finishes, the industry needs stronger data to better understand where the market is today and where it is headed next. Why Your Voice Matters The new 2026 Digital Embellishment Study, launched by Taktiful and WhatTheyThink, is designed to better understand the current state of the market for inkjet-based and sp

Digital printing has changed the expectations around finishing. Shorter runs, faster turnaround times, and tighter margins mean printers need coating systems that are reliable, efficient, and easy to run. For many printers entering the coating market, the first option they encounter is often a lower-cost roller coater. These systems may appear attractive at first, but they rely on decades-old technology that can introduce inconsistency, higher labor demands, and limitations i