APA: Where Personalization Pros Connect

10/01/2026

Better sublimation results can start with a smarter design workflow.

In the latest issue of APA’s Insights magazine, CorelDRAW Tips for Sublimation shares practical ways to save time, improve color output and reduce costly production errors.

From shortcut keys and RGB color management to ICC profiles, custom page sizes and PowerClip, these tips can help you get more from CorelDRAW Graphics Suite while protecting ink, materials and production time.

🔗 Read the article: https://ow.ly/Q8IP50ZSiVX

09/30/2026

Heading to the 2027 International Personalization Expo? Book your hotel now to secure the best rate!

Join the awards and personalization industry in Las Vegas, February 23-26, for four days of products, equipment, education, connections, and ideas to help move your business forward. Registration opens October 26. In the meantime, check one important item off your list and book your stay. ☑️ www.PersonalizationPros.org/Hotel-and-Travel

09/29/2026

What’s next for print-on-demand?

As demand for personalized products continues to create opportunities for businesses, understanding how to scale efficiently can make all the difference. Featured in the latest issue of APA’s , Stahls'- All Things Heat Printing.'s 2026 Print-on-Demand Industry Report explores strategies and lessons from industry experts and growing businesses.

🔗 Read the article: https://personalizationpros.org/2026-print-on-demand-industry-report-reveals-market-growth/

09/24/2026

♟️ How do you design a trophy for the World Chess Championship? Start with a single material.

For the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship in Singapore, Singapore-based RISIS crafted a trophy from aluminum finished with gold anodization — giving it the look of precious metal without the weight of bronze or brass. The anodizing process doesn't just add color; it thickens the metal's natural oxide layer so the finish becomes part of the trophy itself, built to withstand handling, travel, and display.

At 330mm tall and 2.76kg, it's substantial in the hand but still clean and precise in silhouette — a great case study in materials and fabrication choices for high-profile awards.

Full breakdown in this month's Insights: https://ow.ly/Eeiu50ZPN0U

09/23/2026

The countdown is on. Registration for the 2027 APA International Personalization Expo opens next month, with early bird pricing available for those who register early.

Get on the list now so you don't miss the moment it goes live: https://ow.ly/f93s50ZMhCt

09/22/2026

Roland DGA Corporation has announced a strategic partnership with LogoJET, expanding the range of UV printing solutions available through LogoJET.

Through the partnership, LogoJET will add select Roland DG large-format, benchtop and desktop UV flatbed printers to its existing lineup, broadening its offerings for direct-to-object printing and personalization applications.

Learn more about the partnership: https://personalizationpros.org/roland-dg-americas-enters-into-strategic-partnership-with-logojet/

09/22/2026

GS2 Awards is offering "Blazering" seminars at the Beyond the Beam Learning Center in Boulder, CO — two-day technical sessions covering the combination of laser-engraving and sand-carving techniques.

The classes cover how to transform laser-etched glass into deep-carved pieces, along with methods for decorating substrates that are traditionally difficult for laser engraving, including polished metals, brick, and ceramic glazes.

Read more about the upcoming sessions in this month's Insights: https://ow.ly/P9nB50ZPMVp

09/21/2026

📣 Tune in tomorrow! Dave Pomeroy joins MakerFlo LIVE to talk all things APA and the 2027 International Personalization Expo — plus a chance to participate in a special giveaway. You won't want to miss it!

🗓️ Tomorrow | 4:30 PM AZ Time
📍 Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XT4YZM3a1RM

You gave us your feedback—now we're talking about it LIVE! 🔥Join ...

09/18/2026

A company's legacy is about more than what it produces.

This month's shares how Crystal D is supporting nonprofits serving communities both locally and globally through proceeds from its Legacy Gallery collection.

What cause or mission is your business most passionate about supporting?

Let's spotlight the organizations making a difference across our industry.

09/17/2026

Planning for the 2027 International Personalization Expo starts now.

Join personalization and awards industry retailers, suppliers, and manufacturers in Las Vegas to explore new products, see equipment in action, and discover new possibilities for your shop.

📅 February 23–26, 2027
📍 Horseshoe Las Vegas

Save the date and book your hotel today: www.PersonalizationPros.org/Tradeshow/Hotel-and-Travel