In recent years the print industry has been facing constant and increasing competition from the double onslaught of the Internet and the proliferation of television channels. In order to survive as a viable industry, print enterprises must streamline and exploit up-to-date economizing measures. A key cost element in the print industry is paper, representing between 20% and 30% of total printing...

Additive manufacturing brings a variety of new possibilities to the construction industry, extending the capabilities of existing fabrication methods whilst also creating new possibilities. Currently three-dimensional printing is used to produce small-scale objects; largescale three-dimensional printing is difficult due to the size of positioning devices and machine elements. Presently fixed Co...

This research aims to explore how buyer-supplier relationship impacts the intention to adopt electronic purchasing (e-purchasing) by the printing industry in Singapore. The study utilizes the key concepts of organizational buying behaviour in terms of buyersupplier relationship. A research model combining the theory of buyer-seller relationship and organizational culture with aspects of Innovat...

Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, is a new trend showing promising progress over time in the era of Industry 4.0. So far, various research has been done for increasing reliability and productivity printing process. In this regard, reviewing existing concepts forwarding novel directions are important. This paper reviews summarizes process flow, technologies, configurations,...

Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology has revolutionized tissue engineering field because of its excellent potential of accurately positioning cell-laden constructs. One of the main challenges in the formation of functional engineered tissues is the lack of an efficient and extensive network of microvessels to support cell viability. By printing vascular cells and appropriate biomaterials,...

The authors outlined a model to examine the modern printing machines’ unexpected breakdowns. They had been analysing the different downtimes for years. The results of the researches help to organize the pro-active maintenance at the graphic arts industry.

OBJECTIVES To study the cancer incidence in printing workers in Denmark. METHODS The cohort of 15,534 men and 3593 women working in the printing industry in 1970 were followed up for death, emigrations, and incident cancer cases until the end of 1987. Their cancer incidence was compared with that of all economically active people in Denmark. The smoking and drinking habits reported by members...