Conference Chairman Harold Schofield, Schofield Imaging Associates, LLC Conference Speakers Jeff Abell, Kyocera Mike G. Cove, APPVION Jennifer Eskra, IIMAK Sandra Gandolfo, KICTeam Richa Gupta, VDC Research Jiro Oi, HIT Devices Clint Studebaker, Rohm Semiconductor Endre Vargha, GMR Management Consulting Mike Vigunas, MAX International

24th Annual Thermal Printing Conference November 18-20, 2013 the Saguaro Scottsdale Scottsdale (Phoenix), Arizona Program Coverage and Schedule   Monday, November 18, 2013   11:30 a.m. Conference Registration   2:00 p.m. Opening Session - Global Thermal Printing Industry Welcome & Introductions Alvin G. Keene, President, Information Management Institute, Inc., Carrabassett Valley, Maine Conference Chairman, Harold Schofield, Schofield Imaging Associates, Narragansett, Rhode Island State of the Thermal Industry for 2013 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 Mobile Printing for the Connected World Richa Gupta, Senior Analyst, Auto ID & Capture, VDC Research, Natick, Massachusetts State of the Portable Printer Market - Key Trends - Applications & Innovations Driving Adoption in Broadening Range of Installation & Usage Environments Leading Factors Impacting Mobile Printing - mPOS - Mobile Point-of-sale - Connectivity - Consumer Device Pairing - Empowering the Mobile Workforce What's New, Now & Next in Terms of Mobile Printers   5:00 p.m. Networking Reception in Display Area   Tuesday, November 19, 2013   9:00 a.m. Session 2 - Technology, Channels & End User Opportunities New Developments in Thermal Imaging Technologies Jennifer Eskra, R&D Manager, International Imaging Materials, Inc., Amherst, New York Thermal Transfer: SP575 - High Durability Resin Ribbon for Automotive Parts Labeling & Other Challenging Applications - Applications - Performance Characteristics - Development Challenges - Comparison to Competitive Offerings Direct Thermal: Advanced Direct Thermal Labeling Applications for Produce & Perishables - Fruit Labeling - Meat/Seafood - Clear Film or Blister Paks Future Development Trends Advancements in Liner-Free Label Technology Mike Vigunas, President, MAX International, Lancaster, Pennsylvania Traditional Liner-less Label Market Development & Design of MAXStick Liner-free Direct Thermal Label Media - Genesis/Criteria - Market Research/Why Develop? - Difference/Uniqueness of MAXStick vs. Traditional Label Media (Repositionable, Removable & Eco-friendly) Product Testing (Lab & Market), Certifications, Patents Development of 55 gsm Liner-free Label MAXStick - Market Applications Adhesive Developments based on Applications - Applications Listing Case Studies New Product Development - Market Driven Applications - Tamper Resistant Product - Other Media Substrates - Market Direction New Approach for Lamination/Overcoating for Security Jiro Oi, US Business Manager, HIT Devices US Office, Brentwood, Tennessee Current Industry Practice Why is it Important for Cards to be Laminated/Overcoated Heating Head vs. Heating Roller Benefits/Shortcomings for both Technologies Why we Recommend Heating Head for In-line Process Potential Applications beyond Current Usage  12:00 Noon Luncheon   1:30 p.m. Session 2 - Future Opportunities The Future of Bar Code Printing: Using On-Demand Thermal Printing Endre Vargha, GMR Management Consulting, San Luis Obispo, California The Market: Size, Historical Growth, Vertical Industries, Typical Applications & Product Range Bar Code vs. Receipt Printers - The IT Ecosystem - Key Characteristics 5 Forces of Competition: Suppliers, Buyers, New Entrants, Substitutes & Existing Competitors The Distribution Channel: Go to Market Strategies The Key Players - Printer Manufacturers - Media Sources Growth Opportunities: Markets, Applications & Innovations Bar Code vs. RFID What's Next? Thermal Printing - A Whole New Perspective! Mike Cove, Strategic Growth Portfolio Manager- Technical Papers Division, APPVION, Inc., Appleton, Wisconsin Thermal Printing's Remarkable Success Story in Inception in the 1960's Primary Variable Data Printing Choice for 1000's of Applications Across the Globe But, What of its Future? A Whole New Perspective on Thermal Imaging - Potential for Thermal Printer Far Beyond Today's Conventional Thinking - A Must Hear Presentation for Printer Manufacturers & Technologist Seeking New Applications & Markets for Hardware beyond Conventional Thermal Imaging Mike says, "It's like looking at a dishwasher and seeing it as a dishwasher or a salmon cooker and so it is with Thermal Printers…." 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.   5:00 p.m. Networking Reception in Display Area   Wednesday, November 20, 2013   9:00 a.m. Session 4 - Future of Thermal Printing Printer Cleaning: Key Economic & Performance Factor Sandra Gandolfo, Business Development Executive, KICTeam, Auburn, Maine Proper Printer Cleaning Provides - Lower Cost of Ownership - More Consistent Print Quality - Longer Printer Life - Improved Overall Cost Performance Education of OEM's & Users A Critical Step Technology Development for Successful Cleaning Linerless Labels: Issues with Adhesive Buildup - Be a Step Ahead with the Right Solution Thermal Printer Study: Results from Current Study of Thermal Printhead Cleaning Thermal Printhead Technology Advancements Panel Panel Moderator: Harold Schofield, Schofield Imaging Associates, Narragansett, Rhode Island Panel Presentations: Kyocera: Jeff Abell, National Sales Manager - Thermal Print Head Division, Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corporation, Vancouver, Washington Rohm: Clint Studebaker, Printer Group Sales Manager, Rohm Semiconductor, Huntington Beach, California HIT Devices: Jiro Oi, Director, HIT Devices, US Office, Brentwood, Tennessee Presentation Topics New Printhead Constructions For New Applications Performance Benchmark Data Performance Issues Enhanced Printhead Performance Cost Benefits Future Directions  12:00 Noon Adjournment Download the PDF version of this program   Download the IMI 24th Thermal Printing Conference Flyer IMI Completed Conferences on this Subject 23rd Annual Thermal Printing Conference November 12-14, 2012 22nd Annual Thermal Printing Conference January 31 - February 2, 2011 21st Annual Thermal Printing Conference February 1-3, 2010 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. 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