19th Annual Thermal Printing Conference (19.05.2008-21.05.2008)

Mesa, Arizona (USA)

This years' conference departs from the traditional agenda by including a number of speakers from emerging technologies and capabilities that impact future thermal printing usage trends. Topics include: * Camera phones and PDA's as application platforms and bar code readers * Wireless communications trends that will advance mobile printing * RFID chips and fabrications for smart labels * Item level RFID tracking and printable electronics * New added value thermal media trends in color, photos and security * Application trends that impact ID cards and document security * Impact of new capabilities in ink jet and electrophotography As a mature technology, thermal printheads and media are highly refined, distribution channels are well established and thermal printing continues to dominate its primary markets. Given its maturity where can the thermal industry derive new and continued growth? This years' conference is designed to provide in depth insight to this and other strategic questions by exploring the new capabilities and innovations listed above.