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Channel Brief·DigiTech · 26 episodes
Updated Apr 18, 2023

Quality and service win long-term printing customers

DigiTech argues that equipment performance matters less than service excellence and consistent quality output. The channel supports this through customer testimonials, case studies, and direct founder commentary.

DigiTech's channel thesis is that printing companies win by building customer loyalty through superior service and consistent quality, not by competing on price or machine specs alone. Every case study and customer interview reinforces that buyers value dependability, responsive support, and output consistency more than cost or technical features.

Drawn from DigiTech: Service in Review and 4 more

Quality is the cheapest thing you can do. High-quality every time, all the time.

Patric Coldewey, Founder and Owner, DigiTech

By the numbers

500-1000

boards printed daily by Stokes Sign Company on TruFire

4.3 million

people quit jobs in January 2022 (Great Resignation impact)

2-8 years

typical lifespan of TruFire print heads depending on usage

11 years

DigiTech's time as service company before launching TruFire printer

What the channel argues

InsightPatriot Print Fulfillment saw immediate results one week after adopting TruFire printer.
InsightDigiTech built TruFire with industry's flattest table and advanced ink delivery system.
DataTruFire print heads can last two to eight years depending on usage and maintenance.
DataStokes Sign Company prints 500-1000 boards daily on TruFire, exceeding all expectations.
InsightDigiTech overcame COVID-19 by solving operational problems through innovation instead of withdrawing.

What you'll learn

Customers value responsive service and consistent quality output over low prices or premium machine specifications.
Workflow software and automation address labor shortages and enable short-run, on-demand printing profitably.
Color profiling and management are critical to avoiding rework costs and maintaining customer satisfaction.
Equipment uptime and print head longevity depend heavily on machine design and operator training.

What to do about it

Invest in service infrastructure and customer support as competitive differentiator, not afterthought.
Implement workflow automation and short-run printing capabilities to address labor shortages and premium-margin work.
Establish proper color profiling protocols and train operators to avoid costly rework and customer disputes.

Who and what shows up

Patric Coldewey

Founder and President, DigiTech

Core voice of the channel. Articulates company philosophy on quality, service, automation, and industry problems across 15+ episodes.

Brett Sutton

President, Patriot Print Fulfillment

Case study subject showing one-week ROI on TruFire adoption and expanded service offering to customers.

Tommy Trucks

Founder and CEO, SignMaster

End-user who inspired TruFire development and demonstrates long-term customer partnership.

John Parrott

President and third-generation owner, Parrott Printing

New customer testimonial praising DigiTech's onboarding and support for TruFire adoption.

Mike Adams

President and CEO, Color Correct

16-year industry expert on color management. States that re-linearizing does not solve color problems; new profiles are better approach.

Questions this channel answers

Q

What makes a flatbed printer quality versus cheap?

Quality flatbed printers eliminate rework costs, maintain printing speed without sacrificing results, and offer flexibility. Cheap printers force operators to re-linearize or remake profiles instead of solving root problems.

Print Precision: Color Management Part Two
Q

How long should print heads last?

TruFire print heads can last two to eight years. The differential depends on usage patterns, maintenance, and the printer's design to protect the head from wear.

How Long Do Print Heads Last?
Q

How do printing companies handle labor shortages?

Automation in both hiring and production workflow is critical. Smaller companies use technology to compete with larger firms, and short-run digital printing reduces dependency on skilled staff for high-volume work.

The Great Resignation, Automated Solutions to the Hiring…
Q

What should a new customer expect from DigiTech?

Extensive training, operator support, and customized workflow solutions. Parrott Printing reported DigiTech went to great lengths to ensure the team understood how to work the machine effectively.

What the First-Time Customer Experience Is like with Dig…
Q

Why did COVID create opportunity in printing?

Yard signage demand surged unexpectedly during the pandemic. Tradeshows and sporting events shut down, but direct signage for homes and local businesses created a new revenue stream.

Going Yard—How COVID Changed the Landscape for Yard Sign…
Topics:TruFire flatbed printerDigital print-and-cut systemsWorkflow automation and softwareColor management and profilingService and customer retention
Themes:Service excellence over feature competitionAutomation as labor and cost controlQuality consistency as cost reduction

Industry context

The flatbed printer market is expanding at a 12.4% compound annual growth rate through 2033, driven by rising demand for customized, high-quality direct-to-substrate printing and technological advances in automation and multi-material compatibility.

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