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Pira’s Digital Print for Packaging
conference (June 6-7) as well as two
new conferences: 3D Printing for
Industrial Applications (June 5), and
Digital Textile Printing US (June 8-9).
June 5-9, Atlanta, GA
PRINT 17
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Americas’ printing and imaging
industry. Learn how to grow your
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September 10-14, Chicago, IL
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production print professionals at the
forefront of inkjet technology.
October 9-11, Boca Raton, FL
SGIA Expo 2017
Leading imaging professionals from
every sector of the imaging industry
– sign making, digital imaging,
commercial printing, and garment
decoration – attend SGIA Expo in
search of products, methodologies,
and innovative applications.
October 10-12, New Orleans, LA
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