Vehicle Wraps

Mobilize your advertising campaign with custom vehicle graphics.

Tradeshow Displays

Make your business and brand stand out with an eye-catching tradeshow display. Choose from a variety of products!

Dimensional Signage

Draw attention to your business location with a unique exterior/dimensional sign!

Outdoor Signage

Innovative Signs specializes in monument signs, channel letters, real estate signage, banners, flags, sandwich boards, etc.!

Custom Interior Signage

Contact us today about your interior signage needs!

Friday, February 17, 2012

Information About Direct Printing & the HP Scitex FB500


With direct-to-print technologies that use UV-curable inks, photographic images, graphic designs, and art can be printed on wallcoverings, flooring materials, tabletops, plywood, clear and colored Plexiglas, thin and thick PVC, and metal. (The image shown here was printed directly on 1/2-inch thick Plexiglas.)


This technology is often referred to as direct printing, because an image can be printed directly onto a rigid substrate. Many printers that use UV-curable inks can also print on rolled substrates, such as canvas, backlit films, and papers.


The HP Scitex FB500 can produce photographic resolution and print with white ink. White ink is used when images are printed on non-white and clear substrates.
After you have located a print-provider in your area, communicate closely with the printing firm with regards to the file type, resolution, and color space that will produce the optimum quality.


File TypeYou can’t go wrong submitting your image as a TIFF or PDF. But if you have to use white ink, follow the provided guidelines closely to call out the area needed for white ink. This is usually in the creation of a “spot” or “alpha” channel used to define the area where white ink will be printed.


Resolution
Large-format guidelines still apply when printing direct to substrate. Submitting at least 240 ppi to 300 ppi will give you the best photographic output. Newer-model UV-curable printers have variable drop-size capabilities for better image quality. These printers can add more dots (detail) in the highlights and midtones of images.


Direct printing is growing rapidly, especially now that the resolution and quality are good enough to impress even the most picky photographer and/or ad agency.

New Printer at Innovative Signs - HP Scitex FB500

Innovative Signs is proud to announce several new and exciting changes, as of the start of 2012!

With the start of the new year, Innovative Signs has installed an HP Scitex FB500 Printer to supplement our existing sign printing capabilities and to offer innovative printing services on a wide variety of rigid materials.  Our printing room received a complete remodel as well in order to accommodate the new edition. (Pictured below)

 In addition to FB500’s ability to load, print and collect media simultaneously, along with its fast print speeds and dry times, we are able to create high quality prints on virtually any rigid and flexible media, and the use of FB500’s white ink is able to offer a full range of capabilities to our customers.

The HP Scitex FB500 Printer is a versatile device designed for the production of indoor and outdoor graphics on virtually any rigid substrate up to 64" wide and 2.5" thick.  The six-color printer has a number of options including white ink and roll-to-roll capabilities.  



By printing directly to your material, the possibility of peeling graphics is eliminated.  Projects produced with this printer also have more resistance to scratching and abrasions.  Call 262-432-1330 or email us, to find out more about these printing capabilities and discover what we can do for you!  Visit our website today to learn more about Innovative Signs.



Remodeled print room at Innovative Signs      Left: HPScitex FB500    Right: HP 9000
Direct print onto clear acrylic
Direct print (with white) onto clear acrylic

Direct print white onto black material

Full color direct print onto clear acrylic.  Great for use as ceiling panels!
Direct print onto etched P95 acrylic
Direct print onto 3/4" MDO material






Direct print onto Lexan panel for EFCO Precision Metal Finishing

















Friday, February 10, 2012

Mattress Firm Janesville Signage

Mattress Firm is opening another location in Janesville, WI!  Innovative Signs completed the installation of their new exterior signage consisting of channel letters, a monument panel insert and window graphics.








RJ Schinner Exterior Building Sign

Innovative Signs worked with RJ Schinner in Menomonee Falls to produce and install their new exterior building signage.  Their new sign was an 8'h x 33'w sign made of alumalite.


Thursday, February 2, 2012

Literature Racks

Why leave your literature lying flat on a table or counter?  Make sure your potential customers and clients will take notice of your priceless brochures and information packets. Exhibition literature stands setup and collapse within minutes. Place these literature stands outside of your exhibition booth or trade show display to offer potential clients information about your business.




Banner Stands

Banner stands are the cost-effective and portable solution to your trade show display needs.  For a full list of the types of banner stands offered by Innovative Signs, visit our website.  To see our trade show portfolio follow this link!


Podium Display Counters

The Case-To-Podium Display is ideal for trade shows and events where extra counter and storage space is required.  A smooth plastic countertop gives you the extra table space while allowing storage of brochures and pamphlets underneath.
                                 



Visit our website at www.innovative-signs.com or call us at 262-432-1330 today to learn more about our podium display options!

Tabletop Tradeshow Display

Tabletop tradeshow displays are a light-weight and very portable option for use at smaller shows.  For more tips on picking a tradeshow display visit this post.

This tabletop display for Horton features their logo placed high in the display with simple text and graphics.  The use of a strong blue and white color combination draws interest and promotes a professional appearance.  

Interior Wall Signs

Innovative Signs has been busy designing, producing and installing several interior wall signs for businesses throughout the Waukesha and Milwaukee area.  Two of our most recent clients have been Super Products and HNI Insurance.

HNI Acrylic Reception Area Sign

Super Products PVC Interior Wall Sign






Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Types of Trade Show Displays


Full Size Trade Show Displays:

A full-size, full-color custom trade show exhibit is one of the best ways to insure your company or business gets noticed.  Browse a full list of full size trade show options at our website.


Truss Display System:

The Truss Display system can be configured in multiple ways using the same parts!  With no tools required, setup is a breeze.


 Tabletop Displays:
A less-expensive display for smaller events. Tabletop Displays are lightweight and sit on top of a table. These displays usually have three panels with velcro-attached graphics and headlines that can be easily changed and updated.


Table throws: 

Turn your display table top into a graphic for your company. Table throw covers are available blank with no imprint or with one, two or full-color graphic prints.


Banner Stands:

Banner stands are a portable solution to your trade show display needs.  With a variety to choose from when you shop with Innovative Signs, you will be sure to find exactly what you are looking for!


Literature Racks:

Why leave your literature lying flat on a table or counter?  Make sure your potential customers and clients will take notice of your priceless brochures and information packets. Exhibition literature stands setup and collapse within minutes. Place these literature stands outside of your exhibition booth or trade show display to offer potential clients information about your business. 
Hanging Banner Displays:

You're sure to grab attention when you have a hanging banner above your trade show booth!
 

Visit Innovative Signs today to shop more of our trade show displays and accessories.  
Contact us at by phone at: 262.432.1330