Lockdown Learning with Computaleta

Expand your skills with professionally presented training webinars designed to help you get the most out of your lockdown, from your #1 Supplier, Computaleta. 

We want to continue to add value to your business, so we've collaborated with 3M and Arlon to bring you a selection of their training courses online, for free. 

These webinars are ideal for any of your staff, or yourself, who want to upskill, learn more about these products, or think about new opportunities on how you might apply these solutions to your business.

See below for upcoming courses and dates.  You must register using your business email where possible, and input your organisation's company name where indicated because only those within the signage and/or print industry are qualified to attend.

3M Graphics and Print Products Sales and Specifiers, Tuesday 31st August 10.00 am: 
Presented by 3M’s Technical Services Manager, Michael Holderness.

This Course is designed for sales, customer service, estimators or small sign shop owner operators. This course provides detailed knowledge the types of graphics and print products, where it could be used and why. It covers how the films work and the technical considerations. It ensures the attendees have the knowledge to specify the correct film for each job, preventing costly issues before they arise.

Watch below:

To download a PDF of the 3M Sales and Specifer Training 2021 Online presentation

Click Here

3M Digital Print Production training course, Wednesday 1st September 10.00am:                                                                                                                 Presented by 3M’s Technical Services Manager, Michael Holderness.

The Digital Print Production training course is designed for anyone operating a wide format digital inkjet printer (solvent, eco-solvent, UV curable or latex). The training explains how to optimize your production procedures to obtain high quality, consistent print output including getting the best out of your printer and media, overcoming common problems, printer environment and correct media storage and handling, printer & RIP operation, colour management and troubleshooting

Watch below:

To download a PDF of the 3M Digital Print Production Training 2021 Online presentation

Click Here

3M Flat Glass Solar and Safety and Security Film Sales and Specifier Training, Thursday 2nd September 10.00am: 
Presented by 3M’s Technical Services Manager, Michael Holderness.

This course is designed for sales, customer service, estimators or sign shop owner-operators. This course provides detailed knowledge of each type of window film, where it could be used and why. It covers how the films work and the technical considerations. It ensures the attendees have the knowledge to specify the correct film for each job, preventing costly issues before they arise.

Part 1 covers Flat Glass Tint Films only. Part 2 will cover Safety & Security Films and will follow this course after a 1-hour break. You must register for both parts. Only those who attend Part 1, can attend Part 2.

Watch Part 1 below:

Watch Part 2 below:

To download 3m Sun Control Films, Safety and Security Training 2021 Online presentation

Click Here

Arlon Advance Wrap Workshop with Cal James - Friday 3rd September 10.00am: 

Want to be part of a live wrap demo and chat directly with Arlon’s technical expert? Computaleta has got you covered with our interactive FREE LIVE WRAP webinar!
Technical Wrap Specialist, Callum James from Arlon, who was previously the head wrapper at Exotic Graphix (they won a few wrap comps you might have heard of...) is taking this workshop live online as part of our Lockdown Learning scheduled events.

Cal has over 17 years’ experience working with vinyl and is known in the industry for his creativity, precision and problem solving when it comes to graphics application.
This online workshop has been designed for specification staff, sign makers and wrap specialists at sign and print companies. It will give you a solid overview of Arlon SLX+ and cover the skills and techniques needed to successfully apply and use it. It will also feature some technical tips and tricks, like how to tackle deep channels and wrap around tight corners.

But most importantly, we want to hear from you! if you have questions for Cal then now is your chance to ask them!

We will have multiple live cameras in action in Cal’s workshop, allowing for different angles and closeups of the action.

Some of the things he will cover are:
• SLX+ and FLITE Technology overview
• Heat and tension
• Squeegee technique
• Advanced wrap techniques
• How to wrap into deep channels
• How to use pre-stretch and shrink to wrap door handles

Questions can be asked throughout and our MC, Neil Gomez from Arlon, will make sure they get answered in real time.

Watch below:

Arlon Advance Wrap Workshop 2 with Cal James - Friday 10th September 10.00am: 

Our first online Advanced Wrap Training session with Cal James was so successful, we have had requests for a follow-on session. Even if you did not attend session one, you will still get a lot out of this one too.

This session will cover:
- How to wrap corners
- Wrapping a door handle using pre-stretch and shrink.
- tips and tricks with a laser level.

Want to be part of a live wrap demo and chat directly with Arlon’s technical expert? Computaleta has got you covered with our interactive FREE LIVE WRAP webinar!
Technical Wrap Specialist, Callum James from Arlon, who was previously the head wrapper at Exotic Graphix (they won a few wrap comps you might have heard of...) is taking this workshop live online as part of our Lockdown Learning scheduled events.

Cal has over 17 years experience working with vinyl and is known in the industry for his creativity, precision and problem solving when it comes to graphics application.
This online workshop has been designed for specification staff, sign makers and wrap specialists at sign and print companies. It will give you a solid overview of Arlon SLX+ and cover the skills and techniques needed to successfully apply and use it. It will also feature some technical tips and tricks, like how to tackle deep channels and wrap around tight corners.

But most importantly, we want to hear from you! If you have questions for Cal then now is your chance to ask them, and Cal will demonstrate where possible.
We will have multiple live cameras in action in Cal’s workshop, allowing for different angles and closeups of the action.

Questions can be asked throughout and our MC, Neil Gomez from Arlon, will make sure they get answered in real-time.

Watch below:

Arlon Advance Wrap Workshop 3 with Cal James - Friday 17th September 10.00am: 

Back by popular demand, the follow-on session >>

This session will cover:
- Knifeless tape - Hiding joins on highlights
- Double layered Inlays
- Basic templating
- Demonstrations on actual cars (weather dependant)

We will have multiple live cameras in action in Cal’s workshop, allowing for different angles and closeups of the action.

More Information:
Want to be part of a live wrap demo and chat directly with Arlon’s technical expert? Computaleta has got you covered with our interactive FREE LIVE WRAP webinar!
Technical Wrap Specialist, Callum James from Arlon, who was previously the head wrapper at Exotic Graphix is taking this workshop live online as part of our Lockdown Learning scheduled events.

This event is the third and final session, and teaches different techniques from the previous two, so whether you’ve attended the last session or not, it’s for you.

Cal has over 17 years of experience working with vinyl and is known in the industry for his creativity, precision and problem solving when it comes to graphics application.
This online workshop has been designed for specification staff, sign makers and wrap specialists at sign and print companies.

Questions can be asked throughout and our MC, Neil Gomez from Arlon, will make sure they get answered in real-time

Watch Below

Lockdown Learning: Kids Edition - Save our Sanity

 Tell us what you think and if keen, she can keep creating!