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How ArdorU and DCC Built a Modern E-commerce Print Engine
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In this episode, Dscoop Executive Director Peter van Teeseling sits down with Thomas Dahbura, owner of Hub Labels and a self-described "printer at heart." Thomas traces his roots in flexo printing back to his parents' operation in El Salvador in the 1960s, and shares how that foundation shaped his obsession with quality — summed up in Hub Labels' unapologetic tagline: we kick ass labels.
The conversation ranges from the hard lessons of adopting digital printing in 2003 to how Thomas is now weaving AI into his operation — using tools like NotebookLM to make SOPs accessible on the shop floor, and Claude to build a custom project management tool. He's candid about the limits of automation, the frustrations of legacy ERP systems, and why he concluded that his shop isn't built for short runs — and why that realization was actually liberating.
Thomas also talks about culture over credentials when hiring, the myth of the "magic print button," why spot color will always beat a CMYK build for brand consistency, and the surprising ROI of just being generous with knowledge in a tight-knit industry.
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In this Dscoop webinar, Roy Eitan is joined by Greta Cutulenco of Acerta and Rod Flores of Handbook for a practical look at how AI can transform both the front office and the pressroom. Using a Ferrari racing analogy to connect strategy, administration, and production, the session demonstrates how print businesses can put their technology investments to work at full capacity.
Attendees will discover how AI can streamline daily admin and sales workflows, reduce onboarding and follow-up friction, and predict print quality issues before they result in costly waste. Drawing on real-world examples from Handbook — which serves as the operational "brain" of the business — and Acerta, the AI-powered "nervous system" of the pressroom, the session makes a compelling case that smarter automation is well within reach for any operation running HP Indigo or PageWide equipment.
Designed for print business owners, operations managers, and anyone responsible for quality and growth, this webinar delivers actionable insights without the hype — just clear, practical steps toward faster decisions, fewer errors, and better results.
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Skandacor concluded a successful week at Dscoop Edge Rockies 2026, engaging with global print service providers and witnessing a rising interest in digital embellishment. The event highlighted the growing demand for premium finishing applications, with strong interest in Skandacor's FINISHpro 3D 1623 solution. Skandacor also noted significant interest in laminators and digital die-cutting solutions, as print providers aim to enhance efficiency and expand their offerings.
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Peter van Teeseling · Mar 16th, 2026
I visited a sophisticated e-commerce print-on-demand operation in Philadelphia and witnessed something rare—a hundred-plus-person company still grounded in the founding values of doing the right thing. What I learned there matters for anyone building a business that lasts.
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The Melbourne Sustainability Forum 2026 brought Australia’s print leaders together to show how HP Indigo ink and toner are collected and transformed by Close the Loop, turning waste into real infrastructure. For printers, ink recovery is fast becoming a competitive advantage, backed by traceable proof.
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Skandacor is proud to join the Dscoop community, bringing expertise in print finishing and embellishment to help HP Indigo and digital press users achieve exceptional results. Learn how we support printers with reliable equipment, expert advice, and resources, and meet us at the Edge Rockies Conference to connect and explore finishing solutions.
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Sarah Gossett reflects on what Edge Long Beach unlocked — and why she’s coming back for more.
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Edge Rockies speaker Claudia St. John on how print leaders can rethink recruitment, retention and the real drivers of performance.
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You're not "just a printer." Edge Rockies speaker Emily Yepes challenges sales teams to rethink how they introduce and describe themselves, and how AI can sharpen the message.
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How Benn Murphy is helping Clarke Murphy Print balance heritage, speed and innovation in a changing market.
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