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HP's new Stitch S1000 for soft signage and interiors - video

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The new edition of HP's Stitch S1000 dye-sub printer allows users to print directly to fabric or onto transfer paper, with 1200 native dpi printheads and HP’s Drop & Dry system ensuring vivid colour and extreme resolution.

Minuteman Prahran bounces back as restrictions are lifted

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Despite problems caused by Covid-19, Vivienne and Nick Kane have managed to grow their Minuteman Press business in Prahran, Melbourne, especially now that restrictions are being lifted. In an interview, Nick Kane shared some marketing insights that other businesses may be able to benefit from. 

Smaller holes and prices for Contra Vision HD

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Window film innovator Contra Vision – whose products are sold in Australia by Spandex and Starleaton - is offering its exclusive high definition range of perforated window films at a price comparable to standard alternatives.

Free ONYX Go automation webinar

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Specifically for ONYX Go users getting started with ONYX software, this free educational webinar walks through achieving automation with ONYX Quick Sets. Click on the arrow to see the video.

Jobs of the week - Cairns, Qld

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Two jobs are up for grabs in Far North Queensland, with Status Signs. They are looking for a Print Production Manager and a Vinyl Applicator in the tropical Far North.

Colour Graphic Services appointed MYIRO Colour Measurement dealer

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Colour Graphic Services, the Australian colour management, ISO and G7 specialist, is pleased to announce its appointment as dealer for the Myiro-1 and Myiro-9 spectrophotometers in Australia and New Zealand. Myiro, a Konica Minolta – owned company, has taken the colour world by storm in the USA and Europe where it has attracted accolades from the most qualified colour experts.

Mesh Direct goes carbon-neutral for Signage

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Grand format printing company Mesh Direct has committed to a sustainable future announcing their claim to be Australia’s first carbon neutral signage company. This covers everything from design, through print, to delivery and installation.

Fujifilm raises prices across the board, raw materials and freight blamed

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FUJIFILM Corporation has announced it will increase the price of its offset printing plates, processing chemicals, PWB films and inks on a global basis. The price will be increased by up to a double-digit percentage as of May 1st, 2021 and will differ depending on the region and the product.

Deadline extended for PICA entries

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Organisers of this year’s Print Industry Creativity Awards have extended the deadline for entries until 5pm on Friday 14 May, following a flood of requests from intending entrants for the extra period of grace.

Xaar’s new high-speed Nitrox printhead

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"Speed is integral to the Xaar Nitrox, with firing frequencies of up to 48kHz enabling print at up to 100 metres per minute. Set-up time and installation are also fast, with drop in printhead alignment and Xaar’s AcuChp Technology allowing for a more automated process."

Epson large format printers win iF Design Award

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Epson printers and projectors – including large format printers the SureColor R5000/R5000L - have been named iF Design Award 2021 winners by Hanover-based iF International Forum Design. This year's winners were selected from 10,000 entries from 52 countries by a 98-member jury of experts from around the world.

Print volumes to decrease in Asia Pacific: IDC survey

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More than three-quarters of Asia/Pacific businesses expect to reduce their print volumes over the next two years, according to researcher IDC. “The increased shift to hybrid work – coupled with digitalization initiatives – has caused organizations to re-think their reliance on paper documents and printers while finding solutions that enable mobility, security, accessibility and business resilience.” 

Catalogue printing won’t recover until 2022: Ovato

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 ASX-listed Ovato said decreasing volumes as a result of Covid-19 continue to impact its heatset catalogue printing and residential distribution businesses. “Normalising of volumes post COVID-19 may now not occur until the first half of FY22, resulting in FY21 revenue being less than previously expected." 

Durst’s ‘milestone for sublimation printing,’ the P5 TEX iSUB

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Aimed at "enormous growth rates" in the soft signage market, Durst’s new 3.3 metre wide P5 TEX iSUB allows for direct printing onto polyester fabrics. Maximum print speed is 383 m2/hour when the 330 cm print format is fully utilized.

Guest editorial - Tyson Buechler on "Everything you need to know about PhotoTex"

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It’s no secret that more and more businesses are on the hunt for wall coverings other than plain old paint. Wall graphics, wall coverings and removable wall art have been growing in popularity with PhotoTex leading the way. Removable wall coverings offer a simple, stylish and affordable way to get a message, idea or mission across. Tyson Buechler, GM at Total Image Supplies, explains.

Fuji Xerox Australia $1,000 scam voucher alert 

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Fujifilm Business Innovation Australia (formerly Fuji Xerox Australia) has warned customers of a scam voucher for $1,000 that has been mailed out to people in Australia. 

'Excitement building': PacPrint podcast e1 features Sue Threlfo from Konica Minolta

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In the first episode of the new PacPrint 2021 Podcast series, Sue Threlfo, chair of the PacPrint board and GM, Production & Industrial Print at Konica Minolta Australia, chats to Robyn Frampton from Visual Connections about the importance of the first post-pandemic industry expo - scheduled for Melbourne in September.

Kornit Digital’s new MAX adds 3D printing capabilities 

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Kornit Digital’s new MAX printing technology offers “groundbreaking 3D print capabilities and versatile decoration techniques for all categories of fashion and apparel.” Kornit has also unveiled a new robotic system to  “ease the burden of manual and labour-intensive media handling” in the textile decoration industry.

Mimaki’s new wide format printer for leather market

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Mimaki has introduced the innovative new Mimaki SUJV-160 – an inkjet printer designed to realistically reproduce the texture of natural and artificial leather.

Enfocus releases PitStop Pro and PitStop Server 2021

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Enfocus, a leader in PDF quality control, advanced PDF editing and workflow automation for the graphic arts industry, has released PitStop Pro 2021, PitStop Server 2021, and PitStop Library SDK 2021. 

Sun Chemical’s ‘breakthrough' UV coating is 25% bio-renewable 

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Sun Chemical is launching SunCure 44HC150 – a glossy stampable UV-curing coating, manufactured with 25% bio-renewable carbon content and with 12% post-consumer recycled materials. 

  1. virtual.drupa attracts 'impressive' 45,000 unique online visitors
  2. Weekend sports a great showcase for Wide Format Signage
  3. New all-women MBE franchise partnership in Brisbane
  4. 21,000sqm of Fairview’s Vitradual replaces 'problematic' Qld. Hospital cladding
  5. Net zero by 2040: HP’s bold plan to combat climate change
  6. Register now for FESPA's Print Expo 2021 - if you feel lucky
  7. Xerox Q1 down 8% as demand increases
  8. Zed7 Polymeric & Monomeric films making a mark
  9. Associations reunite at successful social night
  10. EFI unveils new UV LED flatbed/roll fed printer at virtual.drupa
  11. Successful start to virtual.drupa
  12. The Do's & Don'ts of Neon: ASGA Webinar
  13. Mimaki launches new LED-UV large flatbed inkjet printers
  14. Service is King for Currie Group and EFI
  15. Eurotech joins global printing-expo.online trade show
  16. New auto garment folder from Impression Tech. - Pigmentinc
  17. Recycling of plastics seminar live next week
  18. Canon, Fujifilm, Screen sponsor Inkjet Innovation Week
  19. NUtec Digital Ink adds fluorescent options to dye sub range
  20. Tickets selling fast for Women in Print
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