Hello, 2014!

Last year was without a doubt one of our best yet. We saw a lot of faces, old and new alike. Completed a total of 583 individual print jobs for over 300 clients. We are working hard to make sure 2014 is equally as fruitful both for us and our trusted clients. We will be expanding our operations, purchasing some of the very latest printing equipment to help us increase efficiency. We will also be hiring additional staff to help with the ever increasing work load.

Book printing was one service that really took us by surprise in 2013. We printed almost double the amount of books that we did in the previous year, and we are on track to match that in 2014. We will likely be taking on someone with specialised knowledge in this area to make sure things continue running smoothly.

We'd like to say a big thank you to everyone that used our services over the course of the last year, and we hope to see you again in 2014.

Printers Of The Future

Many have tried to predict the future, most don't come close. Despite that damning knowledge I will now attempt to predict the future of printing before your very eyes! Will you be able to bypass Tyson Printers entirely in 2014? Keep reading to find out.

Let us first look back to the recent history of printing. The technology has essentially not changed all that much in the past few decades. There is of course one form of printing that has come into its own in the past few years and that is 3D printing. This is a technology that has absolutely huge potential and is already proving its worth in multiple fields. From medical products such as bespoke medicines and organs to industrial and domestic applications, the uses are really widespread and will impact the world in ways we can't even imagine yet.

As 3D printing becomes more widespread, more accessible and more affordable we will began to see the real scope of this technology. Imagine being able to quickly and easily reproduce organs that are perfectly matched to your body, bypassing all sorts of problems and expenses.

Imagine being able to print a complex electronic product in your home in just an hour or two. Just think of all the middle men and infrastructure that will be cut out using this approach. Some argue this is a bad thing and many jobs will be lost as a result. I would argue that other jobs will be created in their place, and even if jobs are lost the environmental implications alone would more than make up for it.

To be able to print the majority of household items and goods right from your home would have absolutely massive ramifications for humanity and the planet, it simply cannot be overlooked and in my opinion should be welcomed, not feared.

Where does all this leave traditional two dimensional printing? It is my opinion that at some point two and three dimensional printing will converge, meaning you will be able to produce printed material such as flyers and leaflets, and 3D objects within the same device. This could be some time off though, especially for larger items. Chances are, for the foreseeable future you will still need the services of a specialised print house such as Tyson Printers.

Traditional laser printers will still evolve, they will get smaller, faster and more efficient. In terms of real technological innovation, there is still plenty of room if you use your imagination. For me, the biggest scope for development here lies in interactive media. Smart materials that are sensitive to input, interactive advertising and so on. We have actually already seen several examples of this so it is certainly on the way, it really is a matter of when, not if we see this technology. It will require an adaptation of existing printers and printing methods but will breathe new life into the industry, and has the potential to make our world a lot more vibrant and engaging.

I will gladly eat my 3D printed hat if none of my predictions come true. Honestly I think most of these are a dead certain, but you never know! You will notice I have avoided putting dates on any of these predictions as quite frankly I am not at the forefront of any of these technologies and cannot possibly comment on how ready they are for the market.

In summary, there's plenty to look forward to both in the near and far future as far as printing is concerned. Low tech traditional printing will always have its place. Increasingly though, we will see the emergence and convergence of new technologies that will change the face of printing forever, likely leaving it almost unrecognisable from the current technology. That might sound like a sombre note to end on but I guess that rather depends on your outlook. People generally don't like change and long for the olden days. Some of us embrace the future though, and it is those that are willing to change who will benefit the most.

What are your thoughts on the future of printing? Agree with me? Disagree? Leave a comment!

Christmas at Tyson

We love the festive season. It's a very busy time of year for most, and it's no different for us here at Tyson. If you need something printed before Christmas we would urge you to get in touch as soon as possible. Our deadline is fast approaching, if you don't get a job approved by the 15th of December then it is extremely unlikely that we will be able to fulfil your request before the new year.

As always, we aim to keep all of our customers informed of the progress of their job every step of the way. We work extra hard during the month of December to keep all of our customers happy but rest assured that is never at the expense of quality or customer service! All jobs meet the same high standards that our customers deserve.

From all of us here at Tyson, we wish you all a very merry Christmas and and a fruitful new year.

Behind The Scenes At Tyson Printers

We go to a lot of effort here at Tyson to ensure that all our clients demands are met on time, and that our product is of the very best quality possible. We have a stringent system, logging all of our clients details and respective jobs. At any one time we know exactly where we stand with all clients. From how far we have progressed with the printing, to payment details and status. Every detail of the project is meticulously logged so we can reference everything from exact colours and dimensions used for a job, to the completion date and all other details you can think of.

Tyson Printers is at the very forefront of the industry. We are true trail blazers in terms of quality and service. We have no less than six of the latest and greatest commercial printers on the market from respected brands such as Canon. As a result we can print very, very large media in a highly efficient manner. We also offer a variety of finishes, catering to every want and need of our clients. And should you find a quote cheaper elsewhere we will happily match it.

We started this company ten years ago. We have kept every ounce of passion that we started with, we have expanded our horizons as we started to see the true scope of our printing business. This is quite literally our life's work. Client satisfaction is, in the end the only thing that really matters to us.  We've made a few mistakes along the way, the important thing is we've learnt from them and moved on. This attitude has allowed us to grow to be one of the most respected and successful companies in Europe.

What does the future hold for us? Well, it's hard to say exactly. What we do know is that we will keep on growing, but always hold our core values at the very heart of business and ourselves. Those are integrity, honesty and quality. With business, much like in life; you only get out what you've put in, this mantra has worked for us so far and we believe it will work in the future too.

What does it take to become a professional writer?

In the last post we talked about the process of getting your work published, so I thought it was valuable to take a step back in the process and deal with the question that often haunts aspiring writers ‘do I have what it takes to become a professional?’.

Firstly, there are many types of paid writing work across a diverse range of disciplines from writing scripts, books, journals and newspaper articles, to writing marketing content. There are also as many subjects available to write about as there are diverse human experiences, after all writing is quite literally the translation of human experience into an artful literary presentation.

Writing is not like regular jobs, even if you do find yourself in a standard office environment the chances are it is unlike any other office based career. The experience of a writer is more in-line with that of a musician or artist. It takes more than just training, most importantly it requires talent and an extraordinary level of dedication. Becoming a professional writer takes time, will lead to several knock backs and you must be prepared that in the end it could never actually happen.

The Process of Publishing - think it, write it ,PRINT IT!

The publishing process can appear complex at times, especially if this is your first time thinking about writing a book. Here are some easy steps to help guide you when writing your book before having it published.

Printing Arrives in England

Where did it all begin? have you ever wondered how printing got to England and became so successful? There are numerous printing companies here in the UK, many of which still use the traditional methods that were originally brought overseas by the first ever English printer, translator and importer of books into England -  William Caxton in 1476.

William Caxton 

As Caxton went to London at the impression able age of 16 , he became an apprentice to a merchant and then later moved on to Bruges. Bruges , know for its wool trade was a fantastic place for him to grow, which he did - quickly becoming one of the most important and successful members of the merchant community. Caxton went on to serve as governor of the 'English Nation of Merchant Adventurers', which allowed him to represent his fellow merchants, as well as act as a diplomat for the king.