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Conference Chairman Harold Schofield, Schofield Imaging Associates, LLC Conference Speakers Jeff Abell, Kyocera Paul Baker, Zink Imaging Bill Bouverie, Source Technologies Tracey S. Chernay, TransAct Technologies Colin Christ, Cenveo Mike G. Cove, Appleton Stephen Enfield, POS Supply Solutions Jiro Oi, HIT Devices Michael O'Connell,Neenah Paper James G. Prince,Fujitsu Components America Dr. Simon Salama, S2 Innovations Andrew V. Scherz, Epson America Greg Solloway, IIMAK Max Winograd, NuLabel

Speaker's Biographies

23rd Annual Thermal Printing Conference November 12-14, 2012 Hollywood Beach Marriott Hollywood (Ft. Lauderdale), Florida Program Coverage and Schedule   Monday, November 12, 2012   11:00 a.m. Conference Registration   1:30 p.m. Opening Session - Global Thermal Printing Industry Welcome & Introductions Alvin G. Keene, President, Information Management Institute, Inc., Carrabassett Valley, Maine Harold Schofield, Schofield Imaging Associates, Narragansett, Rhode Island State of the Thermal Industry for 2012 Harold Schofield, Schofield Imaging Associates, Narragansett, Rhode Island Conference Overview Worldwide Thermal Printing Industry Survey - Media & Printer Shipments & Revenues by Market Sector - Competitive Assessments by Market Segment - Supply Chain Overview End User Trends & Application Evolution Pose Challenges & Opportunities - Retailing & Entertainment - Industrial Labeling - Photo Image Printing - Specialty Marking & Printing Technology Update - Printheads & Media - Recent Product Innovations - Status of Competing Technologies Future Outlook - Role of Virtual vs Printed Images - Value of Emerging Markets - Prospects for Continued Industry Growth & Success Thermal Printing & Beyond Bill Bouverie, President & CEO, Source Technologies LLC, Charlotte, North Carolina Benefits of Thermal Printing Thermal Printing Barriers Eliminating Thermal Printing Barriers Technology Solutions Application & Supply Chain Trends for Direct Thermal Labels Colin Christ, Sr. Vice President, Cenveo, Stamford, Connecticut Market Update - High Level Overview - Product Offering - Go To Market Channels - E-Commerce Expansion - Growth Plans - Cross Sell Success Stories Laminator/Coater Update - Competitive Landscape Assessment through Lens of a Converter - Competitive Landscape Assessment through Lens of a Coater - Product Development - New Players/Equipment to the Party - Global Supply Prospects To BPA or Not to BPA? A Business Perspective Dr. Simon Salama, President, S2 Innovations, LLC, Appleton, Wisconsin What is BPA? History of Events Industry Response to Publication of the Single Report Thermal Papers Implication Changes in Thermal Papers Coating Formulation Current Trends in Formulation Evolution Long Term Impact on Thermal Papers Market SUPPLIERS' FORUM: 5-Minute Presentations Related To Technology, Capabilities, Services, New Product Introductions, etc. In combination with having a display, this provides an opportunity to present your technology, products or services to all conference participants. Contact Al Keene at IMI al@imiconf.com for information on having a display and signing up for the Suppliers' Forum.   6:00 p.m. Networking Reception in Display Area   Tuesday, November 13, 2012   9:00 a.m. Session 2 Direct Thermal Media vs. Thermal Transfer Mike Cove, Strategic Growth Portfolio Manager, Appleton Thermal Products, Appleton, Wisconsin Review of Highlights from recent End-User Market Research (VDC): Logistics & Distribution Segment End-User Trends in Adopting Direct Thermal for Efficiency & Cost Performance Comparisons of Direct Thermal & Thermal Transfer in a Variety of Environments Meeting the Needs of End-Users with Direct Thermal Linerless Labels: Innovations for Economic & Environmental Benefits Max Winograd, President, NuLabel, Providence, Rhode Island Traditional Labels Result in 40% Waste = Release Liner Selective Actively Adhesive Technology - Water-based, Food Contact Safe Fluid - Delivered via Printer Retrofit - Adaptable to any Printer/Applicator Type - Suitable for any Substrate Economic Benefits of Zero-Waste Label Solution - Elimination of Liner, No Gaps between Labels, Print & Cut to Length on Continuous Roll - More Labels per Roll & Case, Reduced Inventory Costs, Fewer Roll Changes - Environmental Cost Savings - No Waste Liner, eliminates waste storage, transportation, handling & disposal costs plus reduced energy costs & carbon footprint Market Opportunities - On-Demand Supermarket Labels (Deli, Meat Counter, etc.) - Logistics Labels - Pharmacy Labels - Food Service Labels - Bag Tags - Medical & Healthcare Labels - & Many More! Path to Iinfinity™ - Roadmap to Durable Thermal Films Greg Solloway, Sr. Manager of Business Development, International Imaging Materials, Inc., Amherst, New York Markets - Healthcare (Wristbands, Histology Slide Labels - Outdoor (Shelf Labels, Drum Labels, Horticulture - Protein Processing (Scale Labels, Carcass Tags Drivers - Durability - Reduced Media Management - HIPPA Product Roadmap (White, Clear & Colored)  12:00 Noon Luncheon   1:30 p.m. Session 3 Competitive Technologies Target Harsh Environment Labeling Michael O'Connell, Neenah Paper, Neenah, Wisconsin & Andrew V. Scherz, Sr. Product Manager, Epson America, Inc., Long Beach, California Demand: Multi-National Chemical Manufacturers need to produce many SKUs for shipments & Comply with GHS Standards End-Users Looking to Lean-Up Supply Chain & Reduce Pre-printed Label Inventories Market Trends & Evolution of Print on Demand Color & Its Benefits New Digital Approaches: UV Ink Jet, Pigment Based Ink Jet, Dye/Pigment Ink Jet Combinations & Laser Printing All Emerging Technologies Targeting Replacement of Traditional Direct Thermal & Thermal Transfer Printing Epson Print Platforms for Harsh Environment Labeling & What Epson/Neenah Solutions Offer Full Color Direct Thermal Printing - Adoption & Growth Plan Paul Baker, Senior Vice President of Business Development and Sales, Zink Imaging, Inc., Bedford, Massachusetts ZINK® = Zero Ink® Technology - How it Works Products to Date - Photo Orientation Application/Expansion Phase - Consumer - Commercial: Breadth of Potential Applications & Key Target Applications - Requirements for Success: Application Customized Media & Hardware plus Leading Users to Drive Adoption Partnership Opportunities - Hardware & Media Development, Distribution & Marketing "Skin in the Game" Trends in Mobile Applications and Potential Impact on Thermal Printing James G. Prince, Business Development Manager, Fujitsu Components America, Inc., (formerly Director of Business Development, Lucent Mobile), Dallas, Texas Recap/Review of POS Industry Mobile Technology - What is it? - Who Uses it? - Benefits of Accepting it - How is Business Changing as a Result POS Printers - Types for Mobile Technology - Strategy?Now about What ? but rather about When What are Consumers & End-users Demanding from Technology Suppliers Real Life Problems (Solved by) Innovative Solutions - Hot Applications for Thermal Products in Cool Industries Tracey S. Chernay, Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing, TransAct Technologies, Inc., Las Vegas, Nevada Thermal Printing Technology + Innovative Software in Growth Industries Solving Real Life Problems with Innovative Software Combined with Thermal Printing Technology & Specialized Media Casino, Lottery & Gaming - Epicentral Print System is Software Solution that Prints Marketing Messages/Coupons at Slot or Game - while Player is Playing Food Safety & Preparation - Menu based Printing System Combines Touch Screen Technology, Customized Menu based Food Preparation Data & Sticky Media to more Safely Deliver Food Products to Customer Oil & Gas - In Oil/Gas Exploration - Quality Images of Drilling Subterranean Environments are Critical to Success - Color provides Next Level of Detail for Mission Critical Drilling   5:00 p.m. Networking Reception in Display Area   Wednesday, November 14, 2012   9:00 a.m. Session 4 Opportunities and Threats to Thermal Printing Industry through Eyes of Thermal Media Distributor Stephen Enfield, President/CEO, POS Supply Solutions, Danvers, Massachusetts Threats - BPA - BPS - eReceipts - NFC - Paperless - Green Movement Opportunities - Linerless Labels - Mobile Printing Applications - Self Service Applications - Recycled Thermal Paper Discussion - Future of Thermal Printing Benefits of New Approach to Plastic Card Overcoating/Laminating Jiro Oi, Director, HIT Devices, US Office, Brentwood, Tennessee Development of Heating Head Operational Characteristics Lamination/Overcoat Applications Thermal Retransfer Applications Benefits & Economic Returns Kyocera Thin Film Thermal Printhead Advancements & Developments Jeff Abell, National Sales Manager - Thermal Print Head Division, Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corporation, Vancouver, Washington Overcoat & High Heat Efficiency Printhead Technologies High Quality & High Speed by Thin Film Printhead Thermal Printhead as Key Device to Print on many different Surfaces Medical Application Example: Total Medical Control System to avoid Errors  12:00 Noon Adjournment Download the PDF version of this program   Download the IMI 23rd Thermal Printing Conference Brochure IMI Conferences in November 2012 9th Annual Security Printing Conference January 31 - February 1, 2011 Digital Print Week 2012 20th Annual European Ink Jet Printing Conference November 7-9, 2012 Ink Jet Academy: Theory of Ink Jet Technology November 5-6, 2012 AWA Inkjet Label & Packaging Print Seminar November 6-7, 2012 Avenida Palace Hotel Barcelona, Spain IMI Completed Conferences on this Subject 22nd Annual Thermal Printing Conference January 31 - February 2, 2011 21st Annual Thermal Printing Conference February 1-3, 2010 20th Annual Thermal Printing Conference May 11-13, 2009 A Complete Listing of IMI Completed Programs Speaking Opportunities at IMI Conferences If you have a potential topic for presentation at this or another IMI conference, please submit your proposed presentation topic and a brief outline to Al Keene at IMI (Email to imi@imiconf.com or fax to +1-207-235-2226) for review. Product Demonstrations & Free Displays Printer and other product demonstrations/displays by both conference speakers and registrants are encouraged. IMI will cooperate with all interested parties to provide appropriate space so products can be displayed and demonstrated during the conference breaks. There is no charge in addition to the conference registration fee to have a display table. Interested companies should contact IMI President Al Keene al@imiconf.com to ensure that proper arrangements are made for product displays and demonstrations. You can also reserve your display space and Suppliers' Forum presentation slot by registering online and check off the box indicating your participation OR complete the registration form at the end of this program and fax to +1-207-235-2226 complete the registration form at the end of this program and fax to +1-207-235-2226 OR send an email to al@imiconf.com SPECIAL NOTICE WORLDWIDE PRINTER AND SUPPLIES MARKET REPORT TO BE PROVIDED TO ALL CONFERENCE REGISTRANTS Information Management Institute, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has commissioned I T Strategies of Hanover, Massachusetts to prepare a confidential study report entitled "Worldwide Printer and Supplies Market Report" for distribution to all registrants to IMI's programs. This exclusive market report is updated on an ongoing basis and provides a source of market information based on a consistent methodology and reporting structure. The report authors, I T Strategies, generate this report from their worldwide model of the printer industry. All registrants to the 23rd Annual Thermal Printing Conference on November 12-14, 2012 will receive a complimentary copy of the latest edition of the "Worldwide Printer and Supplies Market Report." Hollywood, Florida Location The Marriott Hollywood Beach in Hollywood Beach, Florida is located directly on the ocean between the Atlantic Ocean and Florida's Intracoastal Waterway providing guests with a dazzling South Florida oceanfront location. The hotel is near downtown Fort Lauderdale, and 8 miles from Port Everglades. It is situated on Hollywood's Broadwalk, a 2.5 mile stretch of dining, biking, shopping, strolling, and people watching directly on the beach (Hollywood Broadwalk named one of the Top 10 Nostalgic Promenades by USA Today). The Marriott Hollywood Beach is conveniently located seven miles from Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport which served by over 30 airlines. Shared shuttle service to the Marriott Hollywood Beach is $10 each way and a taxi is less than $25 per person each way. Parking in the Marriott Hollywood Beach garage is $17 per night for self parking and $19 per night for valet parking. Well-appointed guestrooms with ocean view balconies offer an outstanding collection of amenities and services including wired high-speed Internet access, voice mail, Plasma TV, in-room movies, complimentary newspaper delivered Monday thru Friday, in-room coffee, iron and ironing board, hairdryer and in-room safe. The hotel's oceanside dining room features an indoor/outdoor lounge. Other features include room service, laundry service, business center, ocean access with chairs and umbrellas, beachfront pool with tiki bar, sundeck, whirlpool, fitness center, full service Spa, Hollywood's famous Broadwalk for dining and strolling, sailboat rental and water sports. The new Hollywood Trolley makes getting around Hollywood Beach and Downtown a breeze. Riders can board the trolley (approximately every 30 minutes) at more than a dozen convenient locations near Hollywood's major activity areas (including the Hollywood Beach Marriott). From dining and cultural activities in historic Downtown Hollywood; to exploring nature at Anne Kolb Nature Center and North Beach Park; to oceanfront dining, shopping and recreation along Hollywood's famous beachfront Broadwalk, you'll see why Hollywood has been named an All-America City and one of Fodor's Best Beaches for families. The Trolley runs Wednesday through Sunday from 10 am to 10 pm and the fare is $1 per ride per person (pay exact change on trolley). Maps of the 3 interconnecting routes and additional information can be found at www.visithollywoodfl.org The Marriott Hollywood Beach plus the Hollywood www.visithollywoodfl.org Ft. 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