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Each episode Doug Edwards shares his passion for printing with industry experts as they discuss current challenges, trends and opportunities in the graphic arts industry. Grab your beverage and enjoy valuable insight, industry news, and some good story telling with Doug on the Print Trade Podcast Live at Happy Hour.

Doug Edwards

  • Sep 15, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 1h 11m AVG DURATION
  • 3 EPISODES


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Teaching the Craft

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 80:37


In this episode, Doug is joined by Mr. Pat Klarecki, Professor of Graphic Media Management at Ferris State University. Pat has been a faculty member at Ferris State University for 28 years. As a previous student of Pat’s, Doug learns about the changes of the Ferris State University graphics program and what Pat sees as the biggest challenge of our industry.Topics DiscussedThe changing landscape of education related to graphic arts Recruiting Talent into the industry The impact of Digital for the next generation of printersPat’s wish for members of the graphics industry

Ink in your Veins

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 102:15


In this Episode Doug is joined by Lee Funk from Advantage Litho Supply and Dan Moeller from INX as they deep dive into ink manufacturing. The conversation ranges from a technical discussion on ink manufacturing supply chain, photo-initiators and future technologies, to wisdom for a soon to be dad (Lee). Topics DiscussedThe ink manufacturing supply chain and potential disruptions Raw materials and where they are sourcedLED Lamps on press, Photo-initiators and future technologiesThe current state of commercial printing, going digital, and what the future holds Filling the void left when experience people retire from the print industry

Learning the Trade

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 31:45


In this episode Doug talks about his unexpected journey into the graphic arts industry and his love for the comradery that surrounds it. He also discusses the industry’s problem in recruiting young talent, the challenges facing printers with an aging workforce and his hope for the future.

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