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ORAFOL PPF Gif Banner 8 Mar24

 

 

 

AiG - Poor GDP data = worrying prospect for interest rate rises

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As the once great Australian economy slows and businesses, especially print manufacturing, fall over like flies and families are living in makeshift accommodation - it seems that those in Canberra are just watching it happen like a slow train wreck or spectator sport. Maybe it's time to do what the UK has just done and call an election, let the people decide who can stop the decline into an impoverished third-world backwater. The AiG's Innes Willox identifies the worrying facts.

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Mutoh XPJ 1642UF wins Best direct-to-shape printer at EDP Awards 2024

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Mutoh has won the prestigious 2024 EDP Award for best 'direct-to-shape (object) printer - the XpertJet 1462UF. Australia was an early adopter of this model with initial short supply the main issue in fulfilling demand. It expands any printer's offering into industrial, promotional and even sporting objects such as golf balls.

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First Canva, now Fiverr - HP Indigo links up with another designer-to-print provider to 'close the loop'

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In a growing trend where press and printer manufacturers aim to channel printwork to their own devices by forming partnerships with platforms for the creation of print design work, HP Indigo has announced a tie-in with Fiverr, hot on the heels of its tie-in with Canva. Capturing the work from creation and driving it only to fixed-brand devices must surely raise the issue of restrictive trade? Conventional 'get 3 quotes for print' might become a thing of the past!

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Screen and Jet Technologies forge ahead at drupa

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It's a huge drupa for Screen and packaging dealer Jet Technologies, with the Kyoto-based company releasing three major packaging innovations at drupa, to be re-sold through Jet's newtowk plus other screen commercial print releases.

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Visual Connections well represented at drupa

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Peak industry association Visual Connections was very well represented at drupa 2024, with General Manager Sarah Moore and Marketing Manager Robyn Frampton working the aisles, plus a few Board members on the stands.

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UK's Delta Group adds third EFI Single-Pass Nozomi printer for Display Graphics

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Delta was the first to install a Nozomi in the UK, and first in the world to have three Nozomi presses under one roof, the company is well-positioned for analogue to digital migration, shorter runs, faster time to market, with exceptional print quality.

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The end of the begining or beginning of the end? One of the world's largest printers drupa investment is all-digital

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With the announcement at drupa, that the former world's largest printing company, RR Donnelly, has ordered 15 new digital presses from HP, this news, alongside several other all-digital multiple press orders, begs the question 'Is this the drupa that sees accelerated decline of offset and accelerated uptake of digital?' Andy McCourt applies some critical thought to the questions.

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Landa Nanography comes of age and it's amazing!

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With over 60 Landa Nanographic presses already installed workwide and more sold at drupa including to the world's largest online Printer Cimpress (Vistaprint) Check out these images that demonstrate just how good Landa Nanography is.

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'Hans across the ocean?' Drupa and Printing United USA to collaborate

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Messe Düsseldorf Group and PRINTING United Alliance, two of the most important printing technology event organizers, announce a closer working relationship.

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Canon's upcoming B2 inkjet press - more details

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On drupa's opening, Canon, announced an expansion of its production inkjet portfolio and its entry into the B2 sheetfed inkjet market with the varioPRESS iV7, a new inkjet press capable of producing 8,700 B2 4/0 sheets per hour. This is the press that will also be offered by Heidelberg under the Jetfire branding. Here are more details.

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Fujifilm Dimatix introduces new Dimatix F600 printhead at drupa

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The new printhead is based on the company’s renowned silicon Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (Si-MEMS) and delivers high productivity and versatile single-pass or scanning solution for a range of demanding applications. 

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Koenig & Bauer Durst release VariJET 106 single-pass printer at drupa

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Koenig & Bauer Durst is demonstrating important advances with its digital press systems and software services in folding carton and corrugated markets on its booth (A-31-1, Hall 16) at drupa in Duesseldorf, Germany. The VariJET 106 single pass press, which uses market-proven technology developed by Durst and Koenig & Bauer, is making its public debut at the show, with regular production run demonstrations.

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HP and Canva announce strategic partnership

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The strategic partnerships keep rolling in at drupa. HP and Canva have announced a strategic multi-year global partnership with Canva, the Australian-founded all-in-one visual communication platform, to empower millions of Canva users worldwide to seamlessly design online, create visual content, and print locally.

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Major drupa news! Heidelberg & Canon unite for future digital strategy

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Breaking drupa news does not come much bigger that this. Heidelberg will start selling Canon-sourced inkjet sheetfed presses to thrust itself into the mainstream digital market in all formats from B3 to B2. The B2 format inkjet press is scheduled for commercial release in Q4 2025.

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Drupa 2024 Opens! – Andy McCourt

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It’s been eight long years since the Halls of Messe Dusseldorf have rung to the hum and whirr of printing and finishing machines but here it is, live and open, and in a pre-opening media walkabout, looking fantastic! Andy McCourt’s first impressions.

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  1. Avery Dennison Unveils its latest Innovation in sustainable printing -SP 3522 Opaque Matte
  2. Post-drupa technology review nights, Melbourne & Sydney
  3. Brother introduces Direct-to-Embroidery or DTE
  4. SCREEN GA acquires German colour experts CGS ORIS
  5. Stark warning - Electricity reliability will plunge unless we build says AiG
  6. Mutoh partners with Fujifilm on new Aquafuze water-based ink
  7. Epson expands sustainable heat-free printer range
  8. Prestige Photobook icon, Momento Pro, in Liquidation
  9. Elitron digital cutting upgrades Kombo TAV for drupa 2024
  10. DuPont to release new Artistri DTF & waterbased inks at drupa
  11. Mimaki introduces Eco-Friendly carton ink cartridges to global market
  12. Sign & Print Career Connections a big hit in Adelaide
  13. Brother effectively pulls out of RolandDG bidding by not increasing its offer
  14. Epson announces new monster 1.93 metre textile dye sub printer
  15. Epson supports Australian Fashion Council at Gov. House event

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Outdoor Graphics, solvent & UV Article Count:  10099

Offcuts Article Count:  18

3D Printing News Article Count:  1

Forum Rules Article Count:  27

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