In this issuewe continue our review of IPIC 2024, featuring a very detailed session:Revolutionizing Photo Labs with Cutting-Edge AI Technology; and an interesting review of the Dscoop Community webinar Unlock the Potential of AI in Personalized Printing presented byPrintbox.Phototalk focusses onFrom 1857 to Today: The Journey of the Photographic Society of Madras.
TheBusiness Review contains an extensive review ofDanNippon Printingand the Moonpig Group. We have just published A Guide to Building a Professional Photography Studio That’s Productive, Clean, and Safe,an article written exclusively for us byCaleb Nickel.
Brief News of the Photofinishing Industryincludes:
“¢ 125 years of Foto Wolf – a foray through the photo history
“¢ Do you know that Kodak invented Super Glue?
“¢ Mixbook Movies can help you transform any photobook project into a mini-motion picture
“¢ Email Inspiration Guide from Braze contains 40+ customizable campaigns
“¢ Many kiosk companies claim to partner with their clients to provide turnkey solutions for their unique applications
“¢ State of Customer Engagement in APAC
“¢ Antalis has announced an agreement to acquire Xerox’s paper distribution operations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)
“¢ Photobook.ai announced the launch of its Bookifai Connect platform
“¢ Arkansas-based Bedford Camera has expanded
“¢ Apple has developed an AI-based model called Depth Pro that can map the depth of a 2D image
“¢ Imaging Solutions introduces the fastFrame Professional, a semi-automated system designed for professional labs
“¢ A video-first marketing strategy is essential for business-to-business marketers to quickly connect with buyers
“¢ Sustainable fabrics made with renewable/recycled materials via methods that conserve water & energy
“¢ Textiles have specific characteristics that require specialized design software
“¢ Discover how AI, emotional advertising, and strategic partnerships are shaping the future of marketing
“¢ Instagram is close to launching a new WhatsApp sticker for Instagram Stories
“¢ Upskilling the workforce on AI–including GenAI–helps a company maximize its investments in the technology and gives it a competitive edge
“¢ Italian eyewear company EssilorLuxottica has taken a 5.1% stake in Nikon
“¢ Overall, cloud security is getting worse
* interesting information about Fujifilm’s market performance, latest cameras, and whether the company might make a new film camera
“¢ Fujifilm latest camera, aimed at young people, was designed for YouTube rather than photography
* Datacom says of findings from its fifth annual cloud report of organizations in Australia and New Zealand
“¢ Ringfoto Introduces new central services under the “alfo.” brand
“¢ Faikcheckcan quickly scan images to monitor for deepfakes
“¢ Installing inkjet systems inline on offset press equipment
“¢ FUJIKINA ends its 2024 season November 17-18 in Barcelona
“¢ Guide to Building a Professional Photography Studio That’s Productive, Clean, and Safe
“¢ The European Parliament approved Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 laying down harmonized rules on artificial intelligence
“¢ Geomarketing In Practice
“¢ Photographers can create a beautiful, professional-standard online photography store from Picfair in less than a minute