Konica Minolta and Xerox Partner with University of Oklahoma on Finishing Technology
What happened
Konica Minolta and Xerox are partnering with the University of Oklahoma to provide finishing technology to meet demand. This move occurs amid an industry-wide increase in demand for print differentiation using tactile and visual effects. The University of Oklahoma previously brought digital foiling capabilities in-house to improve efficiency and retain work.
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Why it matters
The growing desire for specialized print effects is driving institutions to internalize finishing capabilities, a trend that could impact the outsourced service market for providers like Xerox. The University of Oklahoma found a strong return on investment by expanding its internal finishing capabilities.
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Who's involved
- Konica MinoltaProvides finishing technology to the University of Oklahoma.
- XeroxProvides finishing technology to the University of Oklahoma.
- University of OklahomaPartnering with technology providers to internalize finishing capabilities.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- XeroxSpeculative
Could face reduced revenue in the outsourced service market as customers internalize finishing capabilities.
- Konica MinoltaSpeculative
Might face similar market shifts as customers bring finishing capabilities in-house.
- University of OklahomaSpeculative
May continue to achieve strong return on investment by retaining work through internal capabilities.
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The entities involved
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Konica Minolta
Japanese technology company
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Xerox
American document management corporation
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University of Oklahoma
public research university in Norman, Oklahoma, United States