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Flying cars might not be a reality just yet, but many of the futuristic ideas of shows like The Jetsons imagined are now common in our every day lives. We use robots to vacuum our homes, video chat with doctors, and hitch rides in self-driving cars!

While the future has always invoked excitement and creativity in media, it’s also been feared. Several popular films portray AI as a villain, and as a small business owner, you might worry about how this technological takeover could affect your operations.

So, you may be wondering if AI and the future is really the villain? We don’t think so! Let’s explore how to harness the power of AI for small business and make AI work for you.

What exactly is AI?

AI, or artificial intelligence, refers to machines, programs, and software that can simulate human intelligence. AI learns from data, can make decisions, and is excellent at recognizing patterns. For your small sublimation business, laser business, or sign shop AI can be your unpaid assistant and

As you start a new personalization project or begin to learn a new technology, it may be difficult to know what’s right or wrong with all the advice and information out there. Even if you’re a seasoned personalization pro, taking your new laser engraver, sublimation printer, UV printer, or DTF printer out of the box can be a little scary. Fortunately, jpplus.com provides helpful tips, tricks, and resources to make the process of unboxing your printer and making your first project a stress-free experience.

Whether you’re looking to learn how to sublimate a shirt, how to engrave on slate, or what time and temperature to press your sublimation mug, our resources have you covered. Our resources include videos, blogs, and a huge collection of free tech tips and downloadable templates to help you save time, reduce mistakes, and improve your finished products.

What are Tech Tips and Templates?

At Johnson Plastics Plus, we prioritize the quality of the products we offer, ensuring their compatibility

Every sign serves a purpose! For example, a sign may exist to inform customers where to check-in, give directions to the restroom, warn pedestrians about dangerous elements, or communicate a boutique’s unique style. These are just a few examples of how signage is used.

To help achieve these signage goals, sign makers use one (or a combination) of four key design tools. The most common ways to add visual interest to a sign are color, pattern, texture, and shine. Fabricators may choose a brightly colored acrylic, like yellow, for a safety sign. Tactile texture is added to the restroom sign. A bridal shop may use a glitter acrylic, like ColorHues® Glitter, to communicate elegance on their sign. However, there is another simple way to increase the value and enhance the signage goal: dimensional lettering.

Incorporating dimensional lettering into your sign designs brings a level of depth and professionalism that flat signage just can’t match. Whether you're working on storefront signage, interior

Earth day falls in April, but at JPPlus, we think reduce, reuse, and recycle is a concept that can be applied all year long! Whether you’re creating signage or personalized gifts, there are products on the market that will help you achieve the goal of creating beautiful products and a better planet. At Johnson Plastics Plus, we’re committed to offering our customer base brands that offer environmentally friendly products, reduce waste, and support sustainable practices without compromising on quality or creativity.

Why Eco-Friendly Materials Matter

Sustainability is good for business. Even if you’ve personally never recycled a day in your life, chances are there are some of your customers do! Attract consumers seeking to do business with companies that align with their green values. By making the switch to eco-friendly materials or processes you can:

• Reduce your carbon footprint

• Appeal to eco-minded customers

• Stand out in a crowded market

Our Top Eco-Friendly Brands

Rowmark is one

The FLUX Beambox II isn’t just a laser cutter—it’s your creative sidekick, ready to turn your wildest ideas into reality! Whether you're crafting for hobby, making one-of-a-kind gifts, or building your business, this powerful machine lets you cut, engrave, and personalize a large range of materials. And with optional add-on attachments like the FLUX Beambox II chuck rotary for irregular shaped objects and the built-in pass-through door for larger projects, your Beambox II can handle even more creative challenges. So, grab your imagination, fire up your Beambox II, and let’s dive into 20 exciting projects you can create today!

If you’re in the business of running a business, you’re no stranger to making decisions. On any given day there are decisions to be made about product pricing, design, distribution, customer service, equipment care and maintenance, and supply sourcing. If you had to stop and add the decisions up at the end of the day, the answer would likely be too many too count. Although daily business decisions are plentiful and quick, there’s no doubt they have an important impact on your business and bottom line.

The partners you choose, especially vendor partners, is one key decision that can save you time and money. Choosing to work with a company that is based in the US and supplies American-made products, can help save time and money in the present while also setting your business up for long term success. Here’s how:

The first of our seven reasons to buy American-made from US-based vendors involves an inescapable buzzword: tariffs.

1. American-Made Can Mean Lower Prices

When suppliers import products

As winter drags on and we await spring flowers and sunny days, perfecting spring crafts is a great way to pass the time! Whether you’re looking for spring crafts for kids or unique products to sell at the upcoming spring farmer’s markets and craft shows, we’ve got an idea for you!

The spring season brings a plethora of family fun, from Easter festivities, you-pick flower farms, picnics, and farmer’s markets. We’ve got creative projects inspired by these spring activities, along with projects perfect for the days overshadowed by April showers.

Flowers and Farmer’s Markets

Florals for spring may not be the most groundbreaking concept, but these projects bump flowers from plain to personalized! Use your laser or vinyl cutter to craft an everlasting bouquet that blooms all year long. Or, if you prefer a sunny stroll at the farmer’s market to get your blooms, create a customized money holder to stash your cash in style.

Craft plastic from JPPlus– check out the spring pastels pack – is a great

Choosing the proper tools for any project is essential for ensuring a good outcome, whether it’s a small job like painting a room or a big job like engraving signage for a new build.

For example, although painting a room with watercolor paints and a small brush would technically get the job done, using paint specifically designed for interiors, a roller brush, and painters’ tape will provide the painter with a much better outcome and in a lot less time. 

This same principle can be applied to sign fabrication. Just like choosing the right paint brush, choosing the right engraving bit can be the difference between an efficiently made sign and a slow painful process. Put simply, selecting the right router carving bits will significantly improve your efficiency and quality of work, which means you’ll make more profit.

Understanding the types of rotary engraving, key terminology, and material compatibility will help make choosing the right cutter or bit easy!

Types of Rotary Engraving

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When it comes to maintaining your production equipment, one of the toughest decisions you'll face is whether to repair, replace, or add capacity. This decision between equipment maintenance vs. replacement can have a significant impact on your operational efficiency, costs, and overall productivity. Let's dive into the factors you should consider and how you can make an informed choice that benefits your business.

Repair vs. Replace

When evaluating your equipment assets, start by comparing the costs of repairing and replacing equipment. In this evaluation, be sure to include all costs associated with your machine maintenance including parts, labor, and shipping expenses. A good place to start is by grabbing a notebook to jot down all these costs then make a comparison with the cost of a new asset.

First, let’s consider the costs associated with repairing equipment. Assess how long the equipment will be out of service during the repair and calculate the associated costs. This includes not

Discover everything you need to know (and why you should care) about rotary engraving. This article explores all aspects of the technique from machines and tools to the materials you can use. Find expert tips and ideas for rotary engraving applications here.

Rotary engraving refers to a type of engraving that uses rotating and sometimes non-rotating tools to mark and/or cut into compatible materials. It’s a timeless method of embellishing items and materials, and while it’s a classic form of fabrication, it’s certainly not an outdated technique.

What sets rotary engraving apart is the way material is marked or cut, utilizing a physical bit rather than a beam of light such as with laser technology. In short, rotary engraving differs from other types of engraving because it uses physical contact and removal of the material to carve and sculpt the material rather than a focused laser beam of light to vaporize the material. Physical contact makes the rotary engraving and cutting technique ideal