Platinum Sponsors:

As a global leader in information technology, HP applies new thinking and ideas to help remove complexity and simplify technology experiences. We strive to continuously improve the way our customers live and work through sophisticated technology that is easy to use and manage. HP's quality engineering and reliable service and support gives all of our customers from individual consumers to the largest enterprises greater freedom to focus on their priorities and confidence to reach their goals. Because ultimately we know that each time we create a truly valuable experience, we are helping people achieve results that really count. More information is available at www.hp.com.

Xerox Corporation (NYSE:XRX) is the world’s leading document management technology and services enterprise. A $17.6 billion company, Xerox provides the document industry’s broadest portfolio of offerings. Digital systems include color and black-and-white printing and publishing systems, digital presses and "book factories," multifunction devices, laser and solid ink network printers, copiers and fax machines. Xerox’s services expertise is unmatched and includes helping businesses develop online document archives, analyzing how employees can most efficiently share documents and knowledge in the office, operating in-house print shops or mailrooms, and building Web-based processes for personalizing direct mail, invoices, brochures and more. Xerox also offers associated software, support and supplies such as toner, paper and ink. The company’s operations are guided by customer-focused and employee-centered core values -- such as environmental sustainability, citizenship, diversity and quality -- augmented by a passion for innovation, speed and adaptability. Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Xerox is No. 144 among the Fortune 500. For more information, visit www.xerox.com or www.xerox.com/news.

Gold Sponsor:

Mediaclip Inc. is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Mediaclip develops digital imaging solution aimed at providing a delightful user experience for all applications and across all platforms. Our leadership and expertise focuses on leveraging Digital Convergence with innovative solutions to allow its partners to exceed their customers’ expectations. Learn more by visiting www.mediaclip.ca.

Silver Sponsors:

The Photo Lab Software processing components build a flexible, state-of-the-art solution. These range from order processing using online stores, point-of-sale terminals and desktop client software clients for Windows, Macintosh and Linux, a web 2.0 online solution and others. The Photo2lab middleware processes the orders using a central user database, which allows splitting orders to cover production requirements (e.g. mixed orders for standard prints, posters and gift items) and the Lab Workflow Suite connect to the fulfillment.

With a core competency of operational excellence, Eric Scott has partnered with several American icons for over 25 years, creating quality leather goods including photo album and journal covers, personal accessories, business portfolios and travel goods. As an on-demand, private label domestic manufacturer and importer, Eric Scott boasts distinctive designs, specializing in leather and man-made materials. A proprietary process of printing digital images onto leather creates a unique product with uncompromising quality. A recent launch of ROCO covers and Memoire Collection highlights high quality products for the photo merchandise industry. For more information, visit www.ericscott.com.

FUJIFILM U.S.A. Inc. is a marketing subsidiary of FUJIFILM Corporation, Tokyo, Japan, providing digital and analog photographic Imaging Systems and Motion Picture Film products and services to consumers, professionals and businesses. Fujifilm’s Imaging Division handles the sales and marketing of digital mini-labs, dye-sublimation printers and a full-range of consumables including photography paper and ink for retail photofinishers and processing laboratories that cater to professional photographers. The group also develops and manages digital photofinishing services including the production and fulfillment of digital prints and personalized photo gift items, as well as wholesale film processing. Fujifilm’s Imaging Division is also responsible for the sales and marketing of analog image capture products, such as consumer and professional film and one time use cameras. For more information, visit www.fujifilmusa.com.

Imaging Solutions is a Swiss provider of innovative solutions for the production of photo prints and value added photo products. Special emphasis is placed on new concepts for the production of purePhotoTM (silver halide) products such as photo books, photo calendars and photo greeting cards. The purePhotoTM brand is a quality seal for photo books and other digital print products on genuine (silver halide) photo paper.

VIESUS, the company’s image enhancement software, is the application of choice with leading photo fulfillment companies worldwide. Image Solutions is now introducing a downsized, stand-alone version aimed at photo studios and professional photographers, and a server-based version capable of enhancing PDF file formats.

LumaPix publishes multimedia software designed to accelerate the creation of graphically sophisticated multi-page compositions – including photobooks, yearbooks, and church directories. Solutions are available for installed or online applications, collaboration via cloud storage, protection and sale of valuable or private graphical content, and database-driven layout. Powerful, elegant, and designed for rebranding. For more information, visit www.lumapix.com.

On Demand Machinery has long been known for excellent service, attention to detail, and is considered a leader in the industry. Founded as American Graphic Arts, in the 1920’s, ODM created its first version of on demand hard cover book binding machinery in the 1990’s. With its extensive background in the used equipment rebuilding and custom work, ODM continues to innovate and produce new equipment for the custom publishing and photobook market.

More information is also available at www.odmachinery.com.

TAOPIX™ Photobook is an end-to-end software platform that provides all the necessary tools for printers and photo labs to start their own photo book business. It manages the entire photo gift production process from design through to delivery. TAOPIX™ Photobook allows the customers of professional photo labs and printers to download, design, order and pay for their product and provides a production module for job tracking, printing and shipping.

Key features:

• Fast, customisable client download software

• Shopping basket, e-commerce and back-office

• Production management with job tickets and barcodes

• Unlimited branding

• Build bespoke templates and products

Learn more by visiting www.taopix.com.

Universal Laser Systems, Inc. has been advancing the application of modern CO₂ laser technology since 1988.  R&D efforts have produced more than a dozen patents with several pending in our continual pursuit of expanding the value creation potential of laser material processing technology.  The Universal Laser Systems, Inc. custom built, 80,000 sq ft., state-of-the-art facility is located in Scottsdale, AZ where we design and manufacture the most reliable laser cartridges and laser in systems in the industry.  The company has offices in Vienna, Austria and Yokohama, Japan selling systems in every major market around the world.  We have satisfied customers in more than 100 countries and are the only CO₂ laser system manufacturer with a global factory service and support network.  No other company has a more comprehensive portfolio of R&D, systems, global service and customer experience than Universal Laser Systems. 

Our Advanced Material Processing Center (AMPC) is dedicated to laser material processing research and the development of unique end customer laser material processing applications. The AMPC mandate is to develop innovations in advanced laser materials processing and to transfer this knowledge to the industry and our customers.  Over the years, thousands of end customer solutions have been developed by the AMPC and hundreds of customers visit our facility each year for classroom and hands-on application workshops designed to teach customers the latest material processing applications.

Whether you are an independent graphic designer, a start-up company or an established business, we have the tools, people and experience necessary to help you expand your creative options and develop a compelling and competitive advantage.

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