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Technical Consulting
Torrey Pines Research (TPR) is the leading independent authority
on the technologies central to digital printing and electronic
imaging systems. These technologies include: Electrophotography (EP)
(Xerography), Electrography, Inkjet, Thermal, Magnetography, and
numerous hybrids.
Additionally, these digital printing technologies are the
enabling technologies behind TPR's expertise in the more generic
field of material deposition (liquid deposition and powder
deposition) for other applications and industries.
TPR stands ready and willing to provide expert guidance to help
you weave your way through the complexities of matching technologies
with practical business requirements (like making money).
With the rapid advancements in the technologies and the continued
commoditization of the digital printing industry, profit margins are
being squeezed. Product development decisions have become more
critical and complex than ever. Just several years ago, who would
have thought that photo quality inkjet printers could be sold for
under $50, that monochrome laser printers would be under $100 and
deliver speeds near 20 ppm, and that color EP printers over 10 ppm
would be under $500?
Up front consideration of the important technology elements
influencing the product development program is key to its success.
The tight rope between the available options, such as developing new
and emerging technologies as opposed to utilizing and improving
existing technology, requires evaluation of all influencing
conditions to determine the right technology choices. TPR's team of
experts are able to help customers during their decision making
process. TPR can provide timely state-of-the-art, cross-disciplinary
input to help its customers make the best decision.
TPR's bank of personnel can be drawn on to conduct studies to
quantitatively evaluate technology direction, qualitatively discuss
benefits and drawbacks and, then, recommend the best approach. The
right versus wrong up front considerations can serve to make or
break the entire development program and business outcome.
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