This study focuses on entrepreneurs within the SME sector using large format digital printing (LFDP) because of the changes in technology that influences the decisionmaking processes of the entrepreneur in the purchasing of a new LFDP. These fast changes are likely to continue and can cause technologies to become obsolete overnight. The entrepreneurs within the LFDP industry find themselves in the midst of these fast changes and are faced with a dilemma. On the one hand, they need to make sure that the technology used produces consistent and quality products. On the other hand, the entrepreneur needs to ensure an optimal return on investments. From the literature and the findings of the study, the researcher recommends a change to an existing model on a consultant involvement purchase of high technology products, which is then adapted to integrate resource-forecasting areas together with timing and type of information required as well as external environment scanning. The existing model’s focus is on the individual’s ability to make decisions based on their own knowledge. However, by integrating technology forecasting components, and scanning the business environment and resource forecasting needed the decision-maker will be better equipped to make decisions that also takes into account the external environment. This will also allow them to plan and manage growth in a systematic way. Therefore the proposed model takes into account individual capabilities and technology forecasting components that can facilitate the decision-making process. The adapted model on decision-making clearly delineates that the combination of entrepreneurial qualities and technology forecasting techniques in the LFDP industry will ultimately assist the entrepreneur on various levels in deciding on a new LFDP.

The objective of this thesis is to prepare a business plan on establish a new company focused on technology low-volume printing self adhesive labels and other flexible materials with methods of UV flexo and digital printing. The author's method of digital printing holds a protected utility design (Úřad průmyslového vlastnictví, registration number 11001, dated March 19, 2001)

<p>This doctoral thesis discusses the competence structures and the development of human capital in the graphic arts and media sector. The study has focused on exploring the new media landscape and in particular the structural changes that influence the sector, the print-versuselectronic- media debate and the future of print media. The influence of new technologies and management concepts on the graphic arts and media sector has also been investigated, as has the role and the importance of people in new societal and industrial settings as well as new ways of managing and developing people in changing media environments. </p><p>The primary research objective was to identify the competence requirements and characteristics for existing and potential employees in the graphic arts and media sector and, in particular, the areas of digital printing and cross-media publishing. The second objective was to elucidate the various actions and strategies established and applied for the professional development of people in the graphic arts and media sector, such as further training, recruitment policies and the evaluation and certification of competence. The third objective of the study was to suggest the formation of a strategy for the professional development of people in the graphic arts and media sector – namely the creation of a human capital development strategy. An important issue was to identify the various components (or substrategies) of the strategy and determine if it was possible to integrate them under a common platform. </p><p>The work has been based on literature studies, industry reports and observations, market analyses and forecasts, and empirical studies. Participatory research methods have also been used. In addition, case-study research has been performed at the company and sector levels. Human resource management and development concepts have been surveyed to determine whether they are efficient for the professional development of people in the entire spectrum of an industry sector. </p><p>The graphic arts and media sector – including print media – will remain active for the foreseeable future; however, the results presented here show that the sector has been significantly influenced by structural changes that have taken place over the last decade, affecting organizations, companies and people involved in the sector, and this process of change will continue. </p><p>The study shows that there is indeed a need for new competence in people employed in or to be recruited to the graphic arts and media sector. The initial identification and description of the competences for the new structure of the graphic arts and media industry is proposed. Various actions for the development of people in the sector, mainly regarding education, further and continuous learning, and recruitment, are also identified. However, these activities have been established mainly at the national level by various organizations (educational institutes, industrial partners and the governmental/European Union authorities). </p><p>Finally, the principal characteristics of a human capital development strategy are described, and components (or substrategies) that form a strategy that could be introduced for the graphic arts and media sector in Europe are proposed. </p><p><b>Keywords: </b>Graphic arts and media sector, digital printing, cross-media publishing, human capital, intellectual capital, human resource management and development, human capital development strategy.</p>

A utilização da quitosana como fixante de corantes tem se mostrado relevante, devido a sua estrutura química que é responsável pelas suas propriedades biodegradável e antibacteriana. O presente estudo teve como objetivo principal utilizar a quitosana para auxiliar na fixação de corantes pigmentados utilizados na estamparia digital. Também foi testada a carboximetilcelulose. A quitosana foi dissolvida em ácido acético 2% (v/v) nas concentrações de 5, 10, 15 e 22,2 g/L, enquanto a carboximetilcelulose foi dissolvida em água na concentração de 14,28 g/L Os polímeros foram aplicados como pré e pós tratamentos em malha de algodão por dois processos diferentes, via Foulard e por estamparia de quadros. A presença dos polímeros impregnados nas fibras de algodão foi avaliada por Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura (MEV). As amostras de malha tratadas e não tratadas (controle) foram lavadas por 54 vezes simulando o uso de uma camiseta durante um ano e avaliadas em espectrofotômetro quanto à solidez da cor a lavagem utilizando os parâmetros escala cinza e sistema CIELAB E*. Os resultados obtidos mostraram que a utilização da quitosana e da carboximetilcelulose como pós-tratamento melhoraram o desempenho da solidez da cor a lavagem em 64% quando avaliada por CIELAB E* e 68% respectivamente quando avaliada por escala cinza. As amostras com aplicação de quitosana e carboximetilcelulose como pré-tratamentos apresentaram valores menores de solidez, quando comparadas às amostras pós-tratadas / The use of chitosan as binder has become relevant due to its chemical structure which is responsible for its biodegradable and antibacterial good. The present study is aimed to the use of chitosan to aid in the fixation of pigmented dyes used in digital printing. A carboxymethylcellulose was also tested. The chitosan was dissolved in 2% (v / v) acetic acid at the concentrations of 5, 10, 15 and 22.2 g / L, while a carboxymethylcellulose was dissolved in water at 14.28 g / L. applied as pre and post treatments in cotton mesh by two different processes, Foulard and silk-screen. The presence of polymers impregnated in the cotton fibers was evaluated by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The treated and untreated mesh samples were washed 54 times simulating the use of a T-shirt for one year and evaluated in spectrophotometer for color fastness to wash, using the CIELAB E * system. The results showed that the use of chitosan and carboxymethylcellulose as a post-treatment improved the color wash performance in 64% when evaluated by CIELAB E * and 68% when evaluated by gray scale. The samples with application of chitosan and carboxymethylcellulose as pre-treatments presented lower values of color fastness, when compared to the post-treated samples

Este projeto verificou a influência dos produtos químicos utilizados no processo de preparação de tecidos planos de algodão, para posterior estampa por processo digital com corantes reativos. No processo de preparação verificou-se a influência dos fatores quantidade de espessante, anti-migrante, álcali, agente higroscópico e cloreto de sódio (NaCl), utilizou-se um planejamento fatorial 25, cinco pontos centrais, para estudo dos ensaios, tendo como resposta a intensidade colorística (K S-1) das cores amarelo, vermelho, azul e preto, avaliando os índices de solidezes à água e à fricção. Baseando-se no modelo matemático obtido, aplicou-se receita otimizada com economia de 35 g L-1 e 45 g L-1 de espessante e NaCl, respectivamente. A aplicação gerou maiores valores de K S-1 em três das quatro cores estudadas. Somente a cor azul apresentou menor valor, porém com uma diferença de apenas 0,06 unidades, considerada não significativa. Nas solidezes testadas, a nota mínima obtida foi de 4/5, considerada como satisfatória em uma escala de 1 a 5, onde 1 é o pior resultado e 5 o melhor, ou seja, não houve detrimento nos índices de solidezes testados na receita otimizada em relação à receita de maior K S-1 do planejamento / This project verified the influence of the chemicals used in the process of preparation of cotton fabrics, for subsequent digital printing with reactive dyestuff. In the preparation process, the influence of the factors \'amount of thickener\', \'anti-migrant\', \'alkali\', \'hygroscopic agent\' and \'sodium chloride (NaCl)\' were used, being the answer coloristic intensity (K S-1) of the yellow, red, blue and black colors, evaluating the color fastness to water and friction. Based on the obtained mathematical model, an optimized recipe with savings of 35 g L-1 and 45 g L-1 of thickener and NaCl, respectively, was applied. The application generated higher values of K S-1 in three of the four colors studied. Only the blue color had lower value, but with a difference of only 0.06 units, considered not significant. In the solids tested, the minimum score obtained was 4/5, considered as satisfactory on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is the worst result and 5 the best, that is, there was no detriment in the color fastnesstested in the optimized recipe in relation to the recipe of greater K S-1 of the planning

The area of this work is a combination of draping and printing. It strives towards the technique that dazzles the eye with illusions of more than one dimension. As a viewer you will believe that the prints are real drapings while they are flat surfaces. Today prints in fashion are categorized as placed prints or all-over prints, and generally created as a flat surface to decorate the garments. In this work the idea is to manipulate and challenge the boundaries of print and give it life through the body shapes and in the movement. Potentially this work could be an introduction to a new way of working with prints in fashion. This work could poosibly be presented as a new technique where placed- print and all-over prints comes together- called placed all-over prints. Also, it could develop into further techniques in using two-dimensional flatness and save fabric in using photography as an option to the real three-dimensional drapings. Furthermore could it mean savings in material as a conscious choice in the process ? This investigation explores two particular kinds of techniques, - print and draping, that are merged into one expression. The aims of this work is to find new ways of using print in combination with draping in dress and explore the possibilities to find a new technique to create interesting womenswear. To unite dimensions like two-dimensional and three-dimensional as a method of finding new forms and expressions. Through experiments with striped textiles the focus is to investigate the possibilities of greater visual effects on two-dimensional prints. For a depth and to exaggerate the directions in the fabric before translating it into a flat surface the striped textile can be a tool for further design. The striped textile has the potential to help the eye to understand the directions in the print and can be used in more than one dimension and color. To explore how to create 3D effect on 2D in print design through draping in dress is the aim of this work. / Program: Modedesignutbildningen

This thesis deals with foldable, portable and eco-friendly textile furnishing for students. Students move quite often and therefore big and heavy furniture is sometimes a problem. In this project prototypes of a hanging sofa called Idle and a hanging storage system called Hang Around are presented. These products can be pulled up to the ceiling when there is no use for them and taken down when needed. The idiom of the products communicates stability and security even though they are suitable for living in motion. The aim has been to create sustainable products that can help to maintain the feeling of home and security in the middle of a hectic and mobile life. The forms of the products and the textile patterns have been developed simultaneously. The inspiration for the pattern design comes from Northern forests. The patterns are digital printed on woollen fabric. The materials and techniques used in this project were chosen because of their limited environmental impacts. Idle and Hang Around are designed to suit the concept house Nestet, which is an eco-friendly exhibition house with solid wood construction. The house, where Idle and Hang Around appear, was built in the centre of Borås in June 2005. / <p>Program: Konstnärligt masterprogram i mode- och textildesign</p><p>Uppsatsnivå: D</p>

Thesis (M.S.)--Rochester Institute of Technology, 2009. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 77-80).

This doctoral thesis discusses the competence structures and the development of human capital in the graphic arts and media sector. The study has focused on exploring the new media landscape and in particular the structural changes that influence the sector, the print-versuselectronic- media debate and the future of print media. The influence of new technologies and management concepts on the graphic arts and media sector has also been investigated, as has the role and the importance of people in new societal and industrial settings as well as new ways of managing and developing people in changing media environments. The primary research objective was to identify the competence requirements and characteristics for existing and potential employees in the graphic arts and media sector and, in particular, the areas of digital printing and cross-media publishing. The second objective was to elucidate the various actions and strategies established and applied for the professional development of people in the graphic arts and media sector, such as further training, recruitment policies and the evaluation and certification of competence. The third objective of the study was to suggest the formation of a strategy for the professional development of people in the graphic arts and media sector – namely the creation of a human capital development strategy. An important issue was to identify the various components (or substrategies) of the strategy and determine if it was possible to integrate them under a common platform. The work has been based on literature studies, industry reports and observations, market analyses and forecasts, and empirical studies. Participatory research methods have also been used. In addition, case-study research has been performed at the company and sector levels. Human resource management and development concepts have been surveyed to determine whether they are efficient for the professional development of people in the entire spectrum of an industry sector. The graphic arts and media sector – including print media – will remain active for the foreseeable future; however, the results presented here show that the sector has been significantly influenced by structural changes that have taken place over the last decade, affecting organizations, companies and people involved in the sector, and this process of change will continue. The study shows that there is indeed a need for new competence in people employed in or to be recruited to the graphic arts and media sector. The initial identification and description of the competences for the new structure of the graphic arts and media industry is proposed. Various actions for the development of people in the sector, mainly regarding education, further and continuous learning, and recruitment, are also identified. However, these activities have been established mainly at the national level by various organizations (educational institutes, industrial partners and the governmental/European Union authorities). Finally, the principal characteristics of a human capital development strategy are described, and components (or substrategies) that form a strategy that could be introduced for the graphic arts and media sector in Europe are proposed. Keywords: Graphic arts and media sector, digital printing, cross-media publishing, human capital, intellectual capital, human resource management and development, human capital development strategy.

Thesis (M.F.A.)--Rochester Institute of Technology, 2007. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 99-101).