Adobe Elements eases sophisticated image editing
The new version 8 of Photoshop Elements for Windows and Macintosh provides automated and intelligent photo-editing technology across both platforms, says Adobe Systems Inc. “We’ve simplified the editing process, without taking away any of the power, and incorporated smart tools with built-in intelligence to bring once-difficult tasks within reach of everyone.” New here is a [...]
ODM bindery equipment now supports tabloid sizes
On Demand Machinery Inc., Elizabeth, N.J., announced its Sticker XXL casing-in and Smasher XXL building-in machines are re-engineered to produce ‘library-quality’ hard cover books from wallet-size up to tabloid size covers. Cost-effective bookbinding machine can produce 100 to 300 covers per hour. ODM machines are ideal for entry-level hard cover bookbinding production, the company said. [...]
UPS Store says it is largest online printing outlet
The UPS Store, San Diego, Calif. — the largest franchise network of retail shipping, postal, document and business services centers in the United States — announced the first phase of its new online printing solution. With more than 4,400 locations, The UPS Store franchise anticipates its sheer size and accessibility will position it as a [...]
InteliCoat Technologies offers product upgrades as a result of gloss-coating platform
InteliCoat Technologies, South Hadley, announced upgrades to its Magic DMPSV-G and Poly-Pro products. Resulting from a high-performing gloss coating platform, the replacement products Magic Vinyl Pro and Palermo SPF feature improved attributes and performance. Magic DMPSV-G will be replaced by the new Magic Vinyl Pro, a 5-mil gloss, PSA vinyl with improved imaging performance [...]
HP’s SkyRoom offers secure videoconferencing and collaboration
HP says its new SkyRoom “is the only videoconferencing tool to offer real-time collaboration for up to four people over a standard business network for $149.” Users can share office documents, streaming video, and interactive applications. HP says SkyRoom “is the culmination of three years of research to design video and image compression algorithms by [...]
Shutterfly unveils “simple path” to photo book creation
Shutterfly Inc., Redwood City, Calif., launched its Simple Path photo book creation process, which the company claims automatically creates a photo book in one click. Smart features instantly organize and arrange photos into a hoto book that looks professionally designed, the company said, adding consumers can order as is, or further personalize their book in [...]
Horseman announces conversion lenses for DSLRs
Direct Source Marketing (DSM), Concord, Calif., the sole U.S. distributor of Horseman photo products for professionals and high-end consumers, announced multi-coated conversion lenses for DSLR cameras. “What makes the Horseman lenses unique is that they provide wide-angle and macro photography easily and comfortably, without changing lenses,” says Richard Dischler, DSM President. “They are easily and [...]
ScanMyPhotos announces New Idea Competition
ScanMyPhotos.com, Irvine, Calif., announced a competition to recommend additional services, work flow solutions, marketing and public relations strategies to foster and enhance efficiencies and generate new revenue tools. The winner will receive US$1495.00 “The contest is an innovative and interactive way to share all the great ideas we regularly receive with our fans,” says Mitch [...]
PhotoLynx appoints Pittman to general manager
Tim McCain, senior vice president of PhotoLynx Inc., San Diego, Calif., announces Tawnya Pittman was named general manager. Pittman is replacing Michael Stevens, who resigned to pursue an opportunity in professional photography. Pittman has been with PhotoLynx for 6 years, involved in most aspects of the company including tech support, customer relations, order fulfillment, on-site [...]
Washington Report: Form 1099
There have been a lot of rumors about the pending health care reform bills, like the death panels, that have proven to be false. Senator Max Baucus (D-MT), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued his own health care reform proposal. One of the items he proposed to raise revenue to offset the cost of [...]
