Specialty Graphic Imaging Association Digital Printing & Imaging Association
	Executive Summary June 2007

Digital Equipment Evaluations — An Exciting New Service for SGIA Members

It’s an industry first! We’re pleased to introduce the Digital Equipment Evaluations. These reports provide new insight into the digital output device market, with comparable information to help SGIA members make the best equipment choices

Important advancements bring great opportunity. And today’s specialty imaging industry is packed with important advancements. In fact, we are right in the middle of a technology development cycle that is pushing the quality, speed, and diversity of digital imaging to new extremes. Wide-format digital imaging capability has successfully expanded from short run to full-production, and ink/media combinations are opening door after door to new markets.

But with all today’s equipment choices — and the resulting increase in opportunities and solutions — it can be tougher to decide what to buy when you’re choosing equipment to grow your business.

That’s why SGIA’s newest member benefit, the Digital Equipment Evaluations, uses a common set of data points and test images for each report. Every device has its strengths and individual characteristics: These reports provide insight and comparables that will help you make the best buying decisions for your specific needs.

We wouldn’t be able to bring you this valuable information without the great support of the equipment manufacturers. When we presented this idea to manufacturers, they quickly gave us full access to the output devices and the support we needed to make this comprehensive information resource a reality. Their support shows a confidence in their products and interest to help the community make successful decisions.

Special thanks goes to participants EFI-VUTEk, MacDermid ColorSpan Inc and Océ for helping SGIA launch the Digital Equipment Evaluation reports.

When it’s time to make the best decisions for your business, turn to SGIA.