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IntroductionThe Thirteenth International Symposium on Photofinishing Technology marks the continued evolution of the industry toward the inclusion of digital and hybrid imaging into the traditional photofinishing industry. We continue to see an enlargement of the technological arenas that are an integral part of the business. This conference has continued an evolution to incorporate these additional facets of the industry, and it will provide a forum for presentation of all of the latest technologies that affect how we provide imaging services to consumer and professional customers. Innovation in silver halide media, traditional equipment, and photoprocesses is still a critical part of the industry. Laid over this framework is an additional infrastructure to handle input for digital cameras and files, to digitize negatives for entry into the digital fulfillment pathway, to perform digital image processing, and to generate hard copy by a variety of technologies. The symposium is a venue for discussion of technology to serve all of these needs. Topics covering both imaging system components as well as systems integra tion issues are appropriate subjects for papers. A more detailed listing of suggested program topics is given below.This conference will focus on the technologies that enable the creation of products and services to be mar-keted to customers and consumers. The conference is scheduled for two days immediately preceding the Digi-tal Imaging Marketing Association (DIMA) meeting, and is followed by the Photo Marketing Association (PMA) trade show, which features the largest exhibit of photographic manufacturers in the U. S. A. Registrants are invited to remain in Las Vegas after the symposium to attend the show.
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