Auto-replenishment of printer supplies is one of those true win-win situations for both reseller and customer. On the consumer side, Amazon and HP have popularized the idea with their Dash and SureSupply Auto-Delivery services, respectively. For B2B, Dell began offering its Dell Read More

The Internet of Things (IoT) has begun to make an impact on digital imaging. Many printers now sold are Internet-enabled to perform basic tasks such as replenishing ink supplies or auto-printing items like coupons or crossword puzzles. Recently, companies such as Canon and Read More

Expect 2016 to be a big year for 3D printing. Rapid and positive changes in capabilities, performance, materials, service offerings, and cost are converging to generate greater interest in 3D printing and grow the market. That includes new and better opportunities for resellers Read More

The 3D printer market is flooded with inexpensive, easy-to-use desktop products for entry-level professional applications. Some are packaged as complete solutions with all the tools and accessories needed to produce and finish a print. It’s a nice concept, but for Read More

Resellers of hardcopy equipment will have a strong sense of déjà vu once they look at the patent and copyright issues surrounding the 3D printing market. Like their hardcopy siblings, 3D OEMs are using the courts and lobbying for legal interpretations in order to control the Read More

Successful resellers are always on the lookout for new product lines to complement their offerings and fuel growth. It’s not surprising, then, that many of them are partnering with 3D printer OEMs. Estimates for growth of the 3D market vary widely, but annual growth has Read More