Tom & Jerry,
I have been watching this post from the beginning.
I think I will spend a considerable amount of time in your booth to look, learn and pick your brain. You defienatly got my attention.
Your work is very beautiful
Rolf
PS do you already know your booth #?

will you be at the N.J. show?
will you demonstrate the process?

To All,

We are planning to show samples at booth 776 on March 2-4 at the ARA Show in Las Vegas.

We do not have any plans for others shows at this time; however, interest has been very high and we have been approached by some major companies interested in assisting us with distribution. There will be no demonstrations; but, samples will be plentiful.

Hope to see you all there!

"seeing is believing"

tntCreations
http://www.atomicartimages.com

TNT,

Thank you for the update.

TNT,

Would you mind sharing how long it would take, using your process, to produce one 5"x7" full color image on aluminum? I'm trying to gather a production-time comparison to inkjet sublimation. I realize your process may create a superior finished product, but would just like to get an idea if this is time-consuming, multi-stage process that would make it cost prohibitive for my operation.

David,

We have not attempted any metals at this time and suspect it will work; but cannot be absolutely certain at this time.

Hopefully in the near future we will get the opportunity to test some alluminum and let you know.

Thom & Terry
tntCreations

TNT,

You pick the substrate for the time comparison. I just pulled aluminum out of the air for no particular reason.

I would be extremely interested if the process would work on Stainless Steel. We have several applicaitons where with would be big if it worked.
Even if it does not work on metals I am still extremely interested in seeing and learning more of your product at Las Vegas show.

See you there

To All,

We had a wonderful time meeting so many of you at the ARA Show.

Sorry we were unable to attend the Beach Party or to visit much with individuals; but our schedule demanded that we attend meetings, dinners, etc. with Laser Co. Representatives.

The good news is Trotec users will be the first to offer Atomic Art to their customers. Stay tuned for updates.

Dave, tells us that crow really ain't that bad. We enjoyed his sense of humor and humility. A Great Guy.

Thom & Terry
tntCreations

Thom or Terry,

I'm going to ask the question again, but would like you to choose the substrate. What is your estimate of time it would take, using your process, to produce one 5"x7" full color image?

By asking the above information, I'm trying to gather a production-time comparison to inkjet sublimation. I realize your process may create a superior finished product, but would just like to get an idea if this is too much of a time-consuming, multi-stage process that would make it cost prohibitive for my operation.

David,

I'll post some photos today. I can't comment on whether this process will take the world by storm. Just like any other process, it will have its place. I doubt an awards shop will be its place.

Just seeing that full-color images, on tile, glass, stone and possibly metal, could be generated through the use of a CO2 laser was certainly impressive.

Comparing Atomic Art with ink jet or laser dye sub, in terms of production time etc. would be apples to oranges. By no means, could Atomic Art be confused with relatively "Automatic" art.

Atomic Art would have to be compared to more cumbersome and expensive processes, such as kiln-fired ceramics, that render durable images, suitable for outdoor use.

I'm not sure if Atomic Art has been submitted for accelerated fade-resistance testing, by Wilhelm Laboratories, which would be a requirement, in order to be taken seriously by the architectural trades.

David, I asked. There was a 6" x 8" tile and I was told 45 minutes to complete. I have to many facts and figures bouncing around in my head to remember what it was a picture of, but all the samples shown were 'full coverage'. I can't remember (and the strongest drink I had was an undiet pepsi :S) what the size of one mural was (?12" x 24"?) but it took 2 hours to complete.

Zona

Ok if it was just Pepsi - what is your excuse for forgetting?? (devil) 

PS: What did you decide on for a laser?

"I'm older than you" that's my excuse :P 

I'm entering all the info I received in a spreadsheet trying to make it more apples to apples in my comparison. The three manufactures understand I won't make my purchase until I see how our legislature votes on the small business bill on the floor.

I'll be sending you a PM later.....for a couple of questions I thought of on the plane.

Zona

Zona,

When do they vote on that bill??? I went ahead and purchased some software which probably won't be included in the bill, but I will also be finalizing purchase of a badge printer this next week and hope they make the law retroactive.....

John

I haven't had a chance to check what happend the last week, but the law is written (subject to changes) that it will apply only to small businesses on purchases after June 30, 2006. These purchases (after June 30) will not be subject to personal property taxes anything before will be the same as always. That's why I'm waiting at least until they vote to make my purchases.

Zona