The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association’s (SGIA’s) Future of Wide Format survey assesses the growth of wide-format digital imaging, developing technologies, and expansion into new markets. SGIA conducted the survey during the last few months of 2005.
More than half of the 148 respondents indicated that, based on revenue, their primary imaging method was digital printing. Two-thirds said they currently offer wide-format digital printing in house. When asked about equipment, two-thirds answered that they currently use an inkjet printer with solvent inks.
The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association’s (SGIA’s) Future of Wide Format survey assesses the growth of wide-format digital imaging, developing technologies, and expansion into new markets. SGIA conducted the survey during the last few months of 2005.
More than half of the 148 respondents indicated that, based on revenue, their primary imaging method was digital printing. Two-thirds said they currently offer wide-format digital printing in house. When asked about equipment, two-thirds answered that they currently use an inkjet printer with solvent inks.
Responses about market activity show that digital-imaging equipment is primarily used to produce graphics for local businesses and individuals, advertising, retail stores, and corporate identity. Among the most common types of products printed on digital-imaging equipment are P-O-P displays, billboards, indoor and outdoor signage, and exhibit displays. For more information about the Future of Wide Format survey, contact SGIA, 10015 Main St., Fairfax, VA 22031, 703-385-1335, fax: 703-273-0456, Web: www.sgia.org.
Digital Ink/Imaging Systems Top Digital Markets Top Digital Products
Solvent-based inkjet 50.4%
Aqueous inkjet 47.0%
UV-curable inkjet 31.6%
Digital photographic imaging 20.5%
Eco-solvent inkjet 17.9%
Dye sublimation 11.1%
Thermal transfer 10.3%
Electrostatic imaging 10.3%
Other 5.1%
Top Digital Markets
Local businesses/individuals 21.6%
Advertising 15.5%
Retail stores 13.5%
Corporate identity 12.8%
Manufacturing OEM 9.5%
Other 7.4%
Top Digital Products
P-O-P displays 18.9%
Outdoor signage 12.2%
Other 12.2%
Indoor signage 11.5%
Exhibit displays 9.5%
Fine art/reproductions 6.8%
Decals 6.1%
Source: SGIA