Conference Chairman
Endre Vargha, GMR Management Consulting

Conference Speakers
Jennifer Fox, Kyocera
Bruce Glen, ScanSource
Terry Jensen, Jindal Films
Dr. Yijun Ye, Avery Dennison
Francis Shea, Jr., NuCoat
Additional Speakers TBA

Benefits of Conference Attendance

• Participate in the world’s only 2016 program dedicated entirely to the Thermal Printing Industry

• Participate in interactive sessions and informal discussions on topics critical to the continued technological and market success of thermal printing systems

• Obtain information on the current growth markets and applications that offer attractive opportunities

• Learn thermal printing technology developments and innovations being utilized and proposed to enhance printer applications and performance

• Learn subsystem component options and design tools to enable the most cost effective printer designs

• Establish personal contacts with leading experts in thermal printing to evaluate factors essential to the continued thermal printing advancement and market expansion

• Have a complimentary display space to inform the industry of your products and services

• Give a five-minute presentation during the popular Suppliers’ Forum session.

Thermal Printing 2016 Conference May 9-11, 2016 the Saguaro Scottsdale Scottsdale (Phoenix), Arizona Program Coverage and Schedule   Monday, May 9, 2016   11:00 a.m. Conference Registration   1:30 p.m. Opening Session Welcome & Introductions Alvin G. Keene, President, Information Management Institute, Inc., Carrabassett Valley, Maine Conference Chairman: Endre Vargha, President, GMR Management Consulting, San Luis Obispo, California (former Vice President of R & D, Datamax-O’Neil) State-of-the-Industry Assessment Endre Vargha, President, GMR Management Consulting, San Luis Obispo, California Conference Introduction – Goals, Objectives and Caveats Thermal Printing Industry at a Glance - Technologies - Applications 2015 Market Update - Printers - Suppliers - Vertical Markets - Geographic Distribution - Distribution Channels - Key Players - Market Trends & Developments Competitive Trends - Disruptive Technologies - Evolving Customer Requirements - Market Drivers, Barriers & Challenges Future Outlook Kyocera Thin Film Thermal Printhead Advancements & Developments Jennifer Fox, Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corporation, 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.comfor information on having a display and signing up for the Suppliers’ Forum.   5:00 p.m. Networking Reception in Display Area   Tuesday, May 10, 2016   9:00 a.m. Session 2 Development of GHS & BS5609 Compliant Labels for Chemicals Dr. Yijun Ye, Sr. R&D Leader, Avery Dennison, Mentor, Ohio Labeling Requirements for Water Shipment of Dangerous/Hazardous Goods & Materials - OSHA Adopted GHS - International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG) - British Standard (BS 5609) – Defacto Standard: Requires Identification after 3 months immersion in sea Compliance Granted for Specific Printer/Substrate/Ink Combinations Thermal Transfer Used for over 50% of Drum Labels: Manufacturers have developed New Ribbons, New Labels & New Printers to Meet Requirements Competition from Laser, Flexo, Inkjet & UV Inkjet Label Product Development for Use under Marine Conditions - Testing for Ink Adhesion, Abrasion Resistance & Permanence after Artificial Weathering per BS5609 - Typical Failure Modes - Successful Examples How Different Substrates, Printers, Ribbons & Printing Conditions Affect Results Platinum Thermal™ - A “Breakthrough” Face Stock for Thermal Printing Terry Jensen, Global Business Development Manager, Jindal Films America, Fairport, New York Eliminates the Need for Coatings or Thermal Transfer Ribbons Prints on Standard Barcode Printers & Standard or High Resolution Thermal Printers Significant Cost Savings Enhances Print Quality – Reduces Waste & Costs Exceptional Performance: Heat Stability, Weather Resistance, Water & Chemical Resistance, etc. Applications & Markets On-Press Printing of Direct Thermal Chemistry Francis Shea, Jr., Manager Digital Coatings, NuCoat, Plymouth, Minnesota Creating Unique Substrates Disintermediation of Traditional Supply Chain Combining Imaging Technologies Example: Memjet Inkjet with Direct Thermal Technology for Variable Color & One-to-One Marketing  12:00 Noon Luncheon   1:30 p.m. Session 3 3D Printing: Opportunity or Threat for Thermal Printing Bruce Glen, VP New Technologies, ScanSource History of 3D Printing 3D Printing Technologies, Materials & How 3D Printers Work 3D Printing Applications Today & in the Future 3D Printer Manufacturers Overview Industry Growth Trends Hands On with a 3D Printer Have a Look at some 3D Printed Parts How Barcode Sellers Can Enter 3D Printing Industry Whatever Happened to RFID? Endre Vargha, President, GMR Management Consulting, San Luis Obispo, California Brief History of RFID Technology RFID Technology Overview Smart Labels Benefits of RFID vs Barcodes How Can IoT (Internet of Things) Change AIDC? Emerging AIDC Technologies   5:00 p.m. Networking Reception in Display Area   Wednesday, May 11, 2016   9:00 a.m. Session 4 Open Forum: How Many Really Understand Thermal Printing? Not Many! We have all had this experience. Bring up thermal printing and the reactions very from: What’s that? Does it still exist? Why would anyone use it? You mean thermal inkjet? And so on. The fact is, most people have no idea that thermal printing touches their lives in so many ways every day. The unique characteristics and benefits of this technology have resulted in an industry with $30 billion plus in global annual revenues. Even more surprising is that so many in the supply chain who sell the technology and end users who depend on it don’t fully understand its capabilities. This often leads to “losing out” to other, less suitable printing technologies for certain applications or not capitalizing on all the potential benefits. Open Forum Goals: Generate Ideas on How Thermal Printing Industry can “Educate The World” about Thermal Printing & its Benefits Develop an Action Plan  12:00 Noon Adjournment Download the PDF version of this program   Download the IMI Thermal Printing 2016 Conference Brochure IMI Completed Conferences on this Subject 24th Annual Thermal Printing Conference November 18-20, 2013 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. Product Demonstrations & Free Displays Printer and other product demonstrations/displays by both conference speakers and registrants are encouraged. IMI will cooperate with all interested parties to provide appropriate space so products can be displayed and demonstrated during the conference breaks. There is no charge in addition to the conference registration fee to have a display table. Interested companies should contact IMI President Al Keene al@imiconf.com to ensure that proper arrangements are made for product displays and demonstrations. You can also reserve your display space and Suppliers' Forum presentation slot by registering online and check off the box indicating your participation OR complete the registration form at the end of this program and fax to +1-207-235-2226 complete the registration form at the end of this program and fax to +1-207-235-2226 OR send an email to al@imiconf.com SPECIAL NOTICE WORLDWIDE PRINTER AND SUPPLIES MARKET REPORT TO BE PROVIDED TO ALL CONFERENCE REGISTRANTS Information Management Institute, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has commissioned I T Strategies of Hanover, Massachusetts to prepare a confidential study report entitled "Digital Industrial, Communications, Graphics Print & High Volume Inkjet: Market Statistical Summary" for distribution to all registrants to IMI's programs. This exclusive market report is updated on an ongoing basis and provides a source of market information based on a consistent methodology and reporting structure. The report authors, I T Strategies, generate this report from their worldwide model of the printer industry. All registrants to the Thermal Printing 2016 Conference on May 9-11, 2016 will receive a complimentary copy of the latest edition of this Worldwide Digital Printing Market Report the Saguaro Scottsdale Hotel Reservations IMI's Thermal Printing 2016 Conference is being held at the Saguaro (suh-warh-oh) Scottsdale, Scottsdale (Phoenix), Arizona. Hotel reservations are the responsibility of each meeting registrant. To receive the special meeting rate of $145 for single or double occupancy, you can make reservations online at http://tinyurl.com/IMI-AZ2016 or by calling +1-877-808-2440 or +1-480-308-1100 (Option 1 for Reservations) and use Group Code 1605INFORM. You may also contact Reservations Supervisor Emily Webster at +1-480-444-0548 (Direct Line) or ewebster@thesaguaro.com. Early booking is advised as the reduced rate is guaranteed only until April 25, 2016 and will be on a space available basis after April 25, 2016. IMI’s $145 ($165.18 with tax and fees) rate includes the Saguaro’s resort fee and guest access to complimentary wireless internet access in guest room & meeting space, complimentary parking (self & valet), complimentary use of hotel bicycles, complimentary access to fitness center as well as complimentary shuttle to Entertainment District, Art District, Shopping District & Fashion Square Mall. Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Scottsdale is serviced by Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) which is approximately 9 miles from the the Saguaro Scottsdale. Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is one of the busiest airports in the U.S. and is served by over 15 domestic and international airlines with convenient and economical nonstop service to over 80 domestic and 20 international destinations. Super Shuttle is available at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and is located outside the baggage claim areas. Super Shuttle's current price from Sky Harbor Airport to Old Town Scottsdale area is $16 per person each way. Taxi fare should be approximately $25. Door to door limousine service is also available outside baggage claims. Additional information on Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and available services can be found at www.phxskyharbor.com. the Saguaro Scottsdale & Scottsdale, Arizona Location Acquired in early 2011 by The Sydell Group, the Saguaro Scottsdale has been fully renovated into a contextual resort, celebrating its convenient location in the center of Scottsdale adjacent to Old Town Scottsdale's central shopping & arts district and Civic Center Mall. Architects Peter Stamber and Paul Aferiat (known for their bold use of color) recreated the Saguaro around a palette of 12 vibrant tones found in native desert wildflowers in addition to better connecting the hotel to the public plaza next door. The brilliant colors now adorn each balcony and patio and anchor the guestrooms, while also enlivening the indoor and outdoor public spaces. The color set follows the light spectrum, which in turn creates different perspectives of the hotel according to the time of day. The Sydell Group wanted the hotel to reflect the friendly hospitality for which Scottsdale is famous and accordingly tapped Joie de Vivre Hospitality of San Francisco, known for their super friendly and all welcoming hotels to oversee the property's operations. Sydell and Joie de Vivre oversaw all aspects of The Saguaro's physical renovation, including a transformed lobby, rooms (now featuring hand-crafted furniture imported from Mexico) and two heated pool areas. New lighting and carpeting for the indoor and outdoor corridors were installed, as were extensive landscaping and garden elements. the Saguaro Scottsdale is the official spring training hotel for the San Francisco Giants and is located less than ½ mile from Scottsdale Stadium. the Saguaro Scottsdale has received the following awards since completing its recent renovations: Condé Nast "Hot List" 2012 - Editors' picks of world's best new hotels, restaurants and spas (featured on May 2012 Cover) 2012 Trip Advisor "Certificate of Excellence" Award Condé Nast "Reader's Choice" 2012 - Best in the World List Iron Chef Jose Garces, a James Beard Award winner and one of the country's best young chefs, is responsible for all food and beverage services. Garces manages three distinct dining outlets in addition to event catering. Distrito (modern Mexican cuisine focused on diverse street food of Mexico City); Old Town Whiskey (a bar evocative of frontier drink parlors with over 100 tequilas) and Garces Trading Company Coffee To-Go (featuring custom roasted GTC coffees & house baked goods). Awards earned since opening include: Arizona Taco Festival 2011 - Distrito was "Grand Champion" AZ Central's "Best of" 2012 - Old Town Whiskey "Best New Bar" Best New Restaurants of 2012 - Top New Greater Phoenix Restaurants Phoenix New Times "Phoenix Best of Awards" - 7 Honors the Saguaro Scottsdale plus the Scottsdale www.experiencescottsdale.com and Phoenix www.visitphoenix.com areas and the State of Arizona www.arizonaguide.com provide excellent opportunities to extend your visit into a memorable vacation experience. the Saguaro Scottsdale address is: the Saguaro Scottsdale 4000 North Drinkwater Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85251USA Phone: +1- 877-808-2440 Fax: +1- 480-385-4810 Web Site: http://www.thesaguaroscottsdale.com/ Information Management Institute Information Management Institute, Inc. is a leading worldwide sponsor of conferences designed to assist the digital printing industry in understanding technology developments, markets and applications requirements. IMI conferences offer a unique opportunity for leading hardware, consumables, software and user companies representatives to network and develop a more comprehensive understanding of current as well as future developments in the digital printing industry. Since 1990, IMI has held over 400 programs and each year over 2,000 technical, marketing and management personnel from over 600 companies worldwide attend IMI programs. IMI conference programs are designed to enable attendees to obtain the latest technical, market and application information while allowing time to network with other attendees in a time and cost efficient manner. Attendance at an IMI conference enables attendees to meet with the digital printing industry's leading experts in a single location over a short period of time thus maximizing information transfer efficiency and minimizing travel and time expenses. For further details, contact Information Management Institute: Information Management Institute, Inc. 1106 Valley Crossing Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 USA Phone: +1-207-235-2225 Fax: +1-207-235-2226 Email: imi@imiconf.com Web Site: www.imiconf.com REGISTRATION INFORMATION Thermal Printing 2016 Conference May 9-11, 2016 the Saguaro Scottsdale Scottsdale, Arizona USA $1095 per registrant $995 for each additional registrant from same company when registered as a group The registration fee includes attendance at all sessions, one lunch, two receptions, coffee breaks and the conference reference materials. Dress for IMI’s Thermal Printing 2016 Conference will be casual. Cancellations will receive a 100% refund if made 96 hours prior to the start of the program. Substitutions may be made at any time. Cancellations made less than 96 hours prior to the start of the conference will not receive a refund, but will receive an electronic copy of the conference materials. To register for the Thermal Printing 2016 Conference, submit the registration form with payment to Susan Vandrey, Conference Administrator, Information Management Institute, Inc., 1106 Valley Crossing, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 USA. You may reserve space by calling +1-207-235-2225, sending a fax to +1-207-235-2226 or by sending an email message to imi@imiconf.com To register for the Thermal Printing 2016 Conference submit the registration form now and follow with your payment by mail. Or print the Mail-in Registration Form and mail or fax it to Susan Vandrey, Conference Administrator, Information Management Institute, Inc., 1106 Valley Crossing, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 USA – Fax: +1-207-235-2226. Or You may reserve space by calling +1-207-235-2225 To register online, please fill in the blanks, then select the 'Send to IMI' button. 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