Mike Ferrari is not only a speaker at DSCOOP but also a well-known personality in the print and packaging space. We met him the first time at an Highcon event at Virtual Packaging in Dallas back in 2019. One thing is that he speaks so brilliantly, but more importantly, Mike Ferrari knows more than most when it comes to customer behavior, how packaging works, and therefore it was really great to meet him again! Now, Mike Ferrari is very active in the Consortium for Waste Circularity and sets the agenda for a sustainable future as well as a better life-cycle understanding. Connect with him! LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-ferrari-3123b22/

Michael Carey walks us through how Taopix brings personalization the web for a brand portal or e-commerce storefront. Any product that can be personalized can be included in their solution allowing the end-user to create on desktop or mobile platforms. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpcarey/

At FESPA Amsterdam 2021 Hybrid Software re-grouped and integrated several entities into one company called Hybrid Software. At Dscoop we got the chance to talk to Michael Agness - not only about the renewed group, but more importantly about what they do, what they offer, and why they decided to participate in the DSCOOP #EdgeRockies event.. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-agness-38b4216/

Kevin McPherson describes the value of efficient workflows for projects using personalization. The comprehensive approach creates templates that feed both print and digital channels. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmcpherson2/

Kevin Abergel of Taktiful is excited by the supportive community that is DSCOOP. He sees the future as everything being a print medium. Kevin believes the influx of youth into the industry will be driven by the sexy tech that makes great print possible. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinabergel/

Keren Yakolev Zur is the Head of Product & Business Development of HP Indigo and is responsible for developing products that fit the market. Being at Dscoop is, of course, about technology, applications, software, etc., but it's also very much a matter of people. Enjoy the interview! LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keren-yakolev/

KC Chaplin of Absolute Printing Equipment is a hands-on hardware expert. With a little East Texas logic his take on the future of printing is equally optimistic and practical. KC’s sales secret is teaching best practices to gain the most from the iron on the floor.

Julie Brannan of Monadnock Paper explains the importance of sustainability in the printing industry. She refers to their product portfolio of substrates as solutions for printers to offer their clients a variety of environmentally friendly choices. Julie covers the various certifications that address the authenticity of their products that make them a higher value option.

John Dean is the PitStop Product Manager. At Dscoop in Denver 2022, editor Morten B. Reitoft got the chance to ask a few questions about Enfocus, Switch, and in particular PitStop. PitStop is a product that serves more than 100,000 customers daily, yet customers experience new things with PitStop they didn't know, Dean explains. Of course, interesting that software keeps developing so much, and with PitStop, there are quite a few great options you should know of, but start getting to know John Dean in this interview. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-dean-w2p/

Jim Kehring walks us through what a client will need to be successful. They help build the prepress knowledge required and work with their client’s customers to ensure success. Jim describes the importance of a future vision to get full value in the long run. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-kehring-68571225/

Jens Brockschmidt explains the technology behind EPhoto substrates that enhance photo products that are digitally manufactured. From simple portraits to commercial display quality EPhoto is able to emulate analog photography prints that are durable.

Jake Hoffman of Arandell in Wisconsin is enjoying his 1st DSCOOP. Investigating the digital landscape he is looking to add digital services to a traditional litho catalog production. Jake describes the challenges of training the sales force on the new sales possibilities and also is active bringing fresh, young talent into the industry.

Georgette Sawan of MH+P Technology describes the high-value qualities of digitally produced art. The production process allows for a variety of canvas and vinyl options. She explains how their equipment automates stretching artist canvas to frames, a challenging task for any finishing workflow. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgettesawan/

George Folickman of Tilia Labs appreciates how DSCOOP is aiding digital transformation in print. He explains how their solution is capable of supporting the variety of products PSPs are bringing into their operations. From short-run page jobs to packaging, Tilia addresses batching efficiencies using artificial intelligence suited to these very different manufacturing workflows. LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgefolickman/

Sometimes you run into the most amazing stories - and here is one of them. Efren Ramirez is from Colombia and has no background in the printing industry - regardless of this, he has just bought an HP Indigo 6K and decided to start up a business producing labels in Miami. He is at Dscoop to learn, to connect, to network, and well we didn't get any contact details, we can't find his profile on LinkedIn - but if you see this Efren Ramirez, please connect with me mre@inkish.tv - so we can give everybody the chance to connect with you!

Dragan Nikolic describes their unique offering for specialty films and lamination materials. Many challenges face a film and lamination workflow and Nobelus provides extensive training to ensure quality and profitable results. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dragan-nikolic-4186261a/

INFIGO Doug Gibson- Doug Gibson of INFIGO discusses who can benefit from his solution and why creative services are essential for both a brand portal and an e-commerce store. Budget allocation is critical for success so the site sits unused.

Dominic Rotundo of XMPIE explains the types of clients they serve from creative ideation teams to marketing agencies to PSPs. He describes how their solution bridges the communication gaps from content provided to feeding media channels to a piece you pick up and read. LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-rotundo-555b913/

Christopher Seus of Spiral Binding discusses how its nationwide network of sales and support teams makes their finishing hardware a reliable choice. He stresses the point that a trained and experienced staff is core to high productivity and reliable performance.

At Dscoop Edge Rockies Bob Raus from HP celebrated his birthday by talking to Editor Morten B. Reitoft - or more likely it just happened to be so :-) However, Bob Raus is responsible for the software before and after the printer, including the partnerships with other developers and solutions providers. Really great talking to him. Enjoy!

Alfred Scolari of APS Imaging Solutions offers bookbinding systems specializing in lay-flat photo books, a high-value digital print product. PSPs who need to optimize a high-quality product workflow are the operations that APS is looking to serve. Greater efficiencies in a complex product are the benefits they promote. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/al-scolari-212a5113/

Peter Van Teeseling is the Executive Director of Dscoop which can look back on a well-executed #EdgeRockies event - that despite a smaller- and no-equipment show - by all means is a success. Robert Godwin caught Peter Van Teeseling for a short comment! LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petervanteeseling/

At DSCOOP #EdgeRockies in Denver INKISH capture the moments through the eyes of the attendees, partners, employees, and all the people that make DSCOOP into the wonderful event it truly is. In this 'What's Up DSCOOP,' Robert Godwin talks with Sales Manager Linda Pollard from PrintIQ. PrintIQ is a modular build estimating or M.I.S. solution that has gained quite some interest over the past years. Listen to the chat and enjoy the many voices we cover from Denver. PrintIQ is based in Australia, New Zealand, North America, and the UK. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindabaderpollard/

The label market is the maybe fastest market to adapt digital label production, and HP has with the Indigo label printers secured an important market share. But how is digital toner in a market that continues to be dominated by flexography? At Dscoop, editor Morten B. Reitoft talk to Brian Cleary from HP about their views on this matter. Interesting conversation we believe, but dig in, and judge for yourself! LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-cleary-2b85b26/