FSEA has announced programming for the Print Embellishment Conference. The event will feature an array of expert speakers and panel discussions.

Included as part of this year’s program will be four short Q&A sessions, highlighting embellishment innovations in the print industry.

Understanding Cast and Cure and Its Applications – Tim Cain, Breit Technologies

Learn how Cast and Cure creates stunning gloss, matte, and holographic effects across a variety of printed materials – all with a sustainable approach. Cast and Cure is not new, but the process is not widely understood. Learn more about the process and its many applications.

Adobe’s Project Goldsmith – PDF Automation for Embellishments – Mike Scrutton, Adobe

Discover how Adobe is advancing. This includes PDF automation for embellishments and streamlining production workflows with the introduction of Project Goldsmith.

Metallic/Holographic Substrates with Digital Print – Mark Kempster, Unifoil & Mark Geeves, Color-Logic Inc.

Go behind the scenes of a collaboration with a multitude of contributors, featuring the artwork of comic book artist Greg Horn. Hear details on white + CMYK inks/toners combined with metallic/holographic substrates to create dazzling metallic effects.

Variable Foil & UV Open the Door to New Marketing Experiences – Eddie Davin, bigDAWGS

See how Variable Finish Printing (VFP) is transforming marketing through raised UV and foil. Discover NFC integration with embellishments and how it transforms print into “phygital” devices with real-world samples of a customized video brochure merging embellishments with an auto-playing LCD screen inside.

In addition, the conference will include a plant tour of FSEA member BindTech’s finishing and bookbinding facility in Nashville. There, attendees can see an entire finishing operation in action.

The FSEA Print Embellishment Conference’s schedule includes a Supplier Trade Fair packed with partners and a celebration of the 33rd annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards.