News, Views & How To's

Video Killed the Radio Star

August 3, 2012 Andrew Oransky Marketing Expertise b2b , entertain , social media , wrap

If you grew up around the same time I did, you probably know that this 1979 song from the Buggles is the answer to a trivia question. The trivia question is, of course, “What was the first video ever played on MTV?”

We like Dr. Seuss at Roland DGA

July 17, 2012 Rick Scrimger Marketing Expertise , Inspiration

We just wrapped up a new video highlighting some of the things you can do with a VersaCAMM. And while it’s obvious we like Dr. Seuss at Roland DGA, as you’ll soon see, it did provide a clever way to tell the story of versatility, creativity & ROI vs. a simple price-driven message that seems to pervade the printer market. It’s also worth noting that when you’re making a printer investment, it’s much more than just the product. It’s the support, service, webinars & education, and more. Ok, I’m off the soapbox. Let’s get on with the show…

Seeking Serendipity

June 29, 2012 Patrick Kersey Marketing Expertise creativity , inspiration , resources

There are two kinds of dogs. The first kind will dig a hole all the way to China searching for a bone. The second will dig a hundred shallow holes in your backyard looking for the same bone. Which is the better dog?

3D Tech Tip – MDF – a simple, inexpensive material to mill

June 27, 2012 Roland DGA Tips & Tricks , Milling & 3D Printing

3D Engraving with MDX-15/20/40A

June 27, 2012 Roland DGA Engraving

Did you know that MDX-15/20/40A mills ship with software that enables them to do 2D and 3D engraving?

Click Mill Software – Milling without 3D Data

June 27, 2012 Roland DGA Software

Click Mill software is included with every MDX-40A, and is a fantastic utility that makes it easy to do simple milling tasks and create simple parts without the need for CAD geometry.

SRP Materials

June 27, 2012 Roland DGA Milling & 3D Printing

One of the most common questions that we get at trade shows and from inbound phone/email leads is this: “What materials do your machines use and where can I buy them?”

Use V-Panel to Control the Data Feed Output Speed of the MDX-540 series

June 27, 2012 Roland DGA Engraving

If an MDX-540 series machine is running rough or making strange noises when moving in a circular pattern, but running fine in X & Y, then a quick setting change in the V-Panel could solve the problem.

Tech Tip: Add or Increase Margins in SRP Player

June 27, 2012 Roland DGA Engraving , Software

Creating High-Impact Truck Graphics

June 27, 2012 Roland DGA Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters , Tips & Tricks

We came across some fun images and info on truck graphics. In our opinion, when it comes to digital graphics that move at 60 mph, you’ve got it right when the picture tells the story. Include a little branding and eliminate the words and they’ll “get the picture.” Advertising on the side of a truck can be really powerful. Here are some facts and figures about moving billboards.