Digital Art Solutions Holds Technology Test Drive Event

May 12, 2008

Digital Art Solutions, Summa and Sawgrass Technologies are joining together for a day of fun, education, training, networking and hands-on experience with the complete Digital Art Solutions Graphics System at this month's Technology Test Drive event. It's a unique opportunity to learn about the latest industry technology, software, imprinting equipment and how it can impact your business.

At 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Craig Mertens and Jay Busselle will hold a seminar entitled "Accelerate Your Sales with Innovative Graphics" to discuss the state of our industry, current trends and future opportunities. At the conclusion of the education seminars, samples projects will be output on the following equipment:
   1. Sawgrass Direct Advantage direct-to-garment printer
   2. Summa printers/cutters
   3. Ioline appliqué cutter

The event will take place on Friday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Digital Art's corporate offices in Tempe, Ariz. Click here to learn more or sign up.

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