Graphic Wraps: Covering surfaces with images

At the most recent Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) Expo, which took place in October 2012 in Las Vegas, Nev., the Professional Decal Application Alliance (PDAA) delivered a number of educational and networking opportunities for wide-format printing professionals, graphic installers and product manufacturers.

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Illuminated Signs: Building stadium scoreboards

During a major sports event, spectators may be forgiven if, while peering up at the scoreboard, they do not happen to wonder how the massive structure was put together. Amid the constant distractions of the game, vendors, advertisements and crowd atmosphere, chances are their attention is focused elsewhere.

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Choosing the right media player

Along with displays themselves, media players are among the core pillars of any digital signage network installation. They are responsible for the smooth, accurate playback of dynamic content as it arrives from an external server.

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Spring and summer cleaning

Crews installing and servicing outdoor signs have seen many changes over the years, as the sector has shifted from wooden ladders, scaffolding and neon to safer and more efficient personnel lifts, bucket trucks and light-emitting diode (LED) retrofits.

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