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Xeikon has announced details of the next evolution Panther inkjet technology - the Xeikon PX3300HD, a new 1200 dpi digital press that will be launched at drupa 2024. Developed for high quality labels, the five-color machine offers a 330mm printing width and speeds up to 70 m/min, even when printing with high opacity white.
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Superfine is Mohawk's flagship grade of more than 70 year and is recognised globally for its superb formation, lush tactility, and timeless appeal. From offset to digital printing, the entire Mohawk Superfine range is made with windpower and is FSC- certified.
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There are just 4 weeks to go until entries close for the ASGA - Currie Group 2024 National Sign & Graphics Awards - so now's the time to identify your best work, get your information together, and jump online to enter!
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It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Mr Geoff Selig, Chairman of IVE, Australia's largest printing and marketing services company. Geoff died following an accident in Barcelona, Spain. The circumstances are yet to be revealed. We extend our deepest condolences to Geoff's family, fellow IVE directors and staff.
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ORAFOL has established a sales company in Auckland, New Zealand. In setting up this new branch, the globally active family-owned company is responding to the significantly increasing market potential for premium films and special plastics in the Asia Pacific and Oceania region.
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Last month we reported on on an interloper disrupting the cosy PE-backed MBO of signage industry darling Roland DG. That 'interloper' was Brother Industries, a mighty big cheese compared to Roland DG. Brother can see a fast track into major wide format market share - especially in the USA and Europe but Roland DG's majority shareholder is the very equity company that is looking to back the MBO and guess what - it's second time around for Taiyo and Roland. Andy McCourt investigates.
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A group of more than 30 people joined the LIA Victoria contingent on Tuesday night, 30th April, to tour the impressive IVE catalogue and magazine plant at Sunshine, giving many their first opportunity to see a heatset web printing plant in full flight. Well done to all involved and kudos to IVE for supporting the initiative!
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Hot on the heels of Ball & Doggett's strategic partnering with Kornit Digital, accomplished digital print specialist Phillip Rennell has joined the company as as National Manager – Industrial Equipment & Apparel Solutions.
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The manufacturing halt, from June 30th, brings to an end iGen and Nuvera press production, 22 years after the iGen stormed into markets, with the first one in ANZ going in at Mike Jones' now closed CDM printing, Sydney. Xerox has also announced 15,000 job cuts but will continue its OEM cut-sheet press offerings with Fujifilm and, an as yet unamed, 'high volume continuous feed' inkjet press manufacturer.
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Since spinning off from EFI in January 2023, Fiery has strengthened its postion as the digital front-end (DFE) of choice with the majority of OEM partners in digital imaging. Still sharing parentage with EFI via Siris Capital, drupa 2024 will be the company's first independent showing, plus its DFEs can be seen on multiple other stands.
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Epson printer and scanner models have been named winners of an iF Design Award 2024, one of the world's most celebrated design awards. A total of 5 models were chosen by Germany's iF International Forum Design.
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At drupa in Düsseldorf in May and June, experts will present the drupa Imaging Summit for the first time as part of the "drupa next age" event series. Speakers from qualified companies will give 20-minute keynote speeches and panels on the most important topics at the interface between imaging technologies and printing, including the potential offered by the use of AI.
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SCREEN Graphic Solutions Co., Ltd. has received the 2024 Technology Award from the Japanese Society of Printing Science and Technology (JSPST). The award is in recognition of the Truepress LABEL 350UV series, a group of independently developed UV inkjet systems for label production.
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Packaging, labels, books, and graphics all provide major growth opportunities for commercial inkjet printing, according to the latest exclusive data from Smithers. A host of the latest inkjet technologies will be on show when Drupa 2024 opens on 28th May, with new sales accelerating the industry transition to digital printing across multiple sectors.
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Fujifilm, occupying an enlarged stand at drupa 2024, in space vacated when Xerox pulled out, will highlight its Automation system to give customers the option to upgrade their high end Acuity Hybrid wide format machines with a fully automated solution.
- Kornit Digital appoints Ball & Doggett
- Heidelberg Chairman Monz resigns, 5 weeks out from drupa
- Visual Impact Expo Brisbane is sold out
- Letterpress 'Wayzgoose' April 28th on Instagram
- Mimaki looks to the future at drupa 2024
- Ben Eaton pens open letter to the industry
- Konica Minolta and Fujifilm Business Innovation Explore a Potential Strategic Alliance
- Call for Volunteers for Careers Expos in SA & WA
- New York State's proposed ban on Carbon Black threatens entire printing industry - Andy McCourt
- Drupa reaches out to 'the next generation' in the printing industry
- Inkdustrial appointed Roland DG dealer
- PrintNZ reveals top 10 NZ print apprentice of the year finalists
- BREAKING - Orafol's Alex McClelland promoted to Executive VP Asia-Pacific
- LIA Victoria to host tour of IVE's Sunshine, Vic site
- Brother and TAFE NSW announce winner of first Excellence in Digital Decorating Award
