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Integrated ‘single pass’ printing solutions through EPS & Tantec partnership

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EPS, a Xaar company, has combined its direct-to-object DTO print solution with surface treatment specialists Tantec to provide customers with single pass digital print solutions that the companies claim offer ‘breakthrough adhesion, enhanced print quality, and higher throughput’.

Epson Australia releases second Sustainability Impact Report

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Epson Australia has released a second Sustainability Impact Report, reflecting its ongoing transparency around sustainability and its responsible business practices across Australia and New Zealand.

Heidelberg reports strong half-year performance

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Despite a challenging macro-economic environment, Heidelberg reported strong business performance and improved profitability in the first half of this financial year (April 1 to September 30, 2025).

Epson launches smart ‘zero inventory’ venture with Citizen Wolf & OzHarvest Ventures

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OzHarvest founder Ronni Kahn set the scene at a launch party held at personalised clothing manufacturer, Citizen Wolf’s Sydney-based Smart Factory, declaring ‘community is the new immunity’. Epson was on hand to literally supply the colour to this collaboration, with the Epson SureColor F2260 A3+ DTG/DTFilm fabric and merchandise printer now an integrated part of the on-demand process.

Canon Production Printing reaches new Heights

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Canon has launched HeightIQ, a new software application driven by artificial intelligence (AI), to simplify the conversion of a 2D image into a detailed height map.

EFI confirms Fiery Acquisition of Inèdit Software

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Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (EFI™) has signed an agreement for Fiery, LLC, to acquire all interests in Inèdit Software, the leading RIP and colour management software company serving all brands of digital textile printers worldwide.

Currie Group packs a punch with new strategic collaboration

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Currie Group has strengthened its position in the flexible packaging and converting sector through new strategic distribution agreements with European leaders Uteco and Bimec, extending access to advanced flexographic, rotogravure and slitting technologies across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

Mimaki takes Tiger-line with new pigment ink for Sign & Graphics market

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Mimaki has launched a new pigment ink - AP50 - to use with its Tiger600-1800TS roll-to-roll printer, bringing its Tiger technology to the sign and graphics industry.

Epson’s Craig Heckenberg appointed to Visual Connections Board

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Craig Heckenberg, Managing Director of Epson Australia and New Zealand, has been appointed to the Board of Visual Connections Australia, replacing long-serving Director, John Wall, who retired earlier this year.

Orafol and Tape That Collective showcase colours that POP!

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In a project commissioned by major public transport operator and property developer, MTR Corporation, Hong Kong’s PopCorn Mall in Tseung Kwan O has been transformed into a ‘vibrant wonderland’ by Tape That, a collective of innovative urban artists. Tape That used Orafol's specialised adhesives, like the durable Oracal 651 Intermediate Polymeric Calendered Film series and protective laminates, to ensure that its ‘Pop Into More Colours’ visual feast truly popped.

Mimaki ‘sparking success’ with new local dealer, Australian Graphic Servicing

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Mimaki Australia has officially signed a new distribution agreement with Australian Graphic Servicing (AGS), an Australian-owned company renowned for its high-quality service, technical reliability, and long-standing customer relationships.

Smithers offers fresh INKsights against USD$35.8 billion global inks market

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A new Smithers market report - The Future of Global Ink Markets to 2030 – says demand for inks used in commercial graphics, publication, packaging, and label printing will reach 3.3 million metric tons in 2025, with a value of USD$35.8 billion, rising to USD$40.2 billion in 2030.

Ball & Doggett offers ‘Inks on Tap’

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Ball & Doggett has launched a new i_CONSIGNMENT campaign, Inks on Tap, giving wide-format print professionals the chance to win major prizes simply by keeping their ink supply flowing.

FESPA globalisation gathers momentum

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Against a strapline ‘The Place for Experts’, 2026 is lining up to be a bumper year for FESPA with additional co-located events now planned around its premier FESPA Global Expo event in Barcelona in May and FESPA Middle East returning to Dubai in January with renewed vision.

National Print Award winners take in Power of Print

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The Visual Media Association’s National Print Awards ‘Emerging Talent’ and Woman of the Year’ 2025 winners have enjoyed an inspiring professional development trip to London, attending the Power of Print Conference.

175th birthday gift for Heidelberg with Red Dot Award for its Home of Print

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Heidelberg’s Print Media Centre at its Wiesloch-Walldorf site in Germany – rebranded earlier this year as the Home of Print - has won a prestigious Red Dot Award for Brands & Communication Design 2025 in the Retail Design - Showrooms category.

IVE Group make triple strategic play in growth plans

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In a strong strategic play, IVE Group has secured a long-term marketing services agreement with Domino’s Pizza Enterprises (DPE) and also acquired Impressu Print Group and Budget Mail Services to further expand the Group’s national reach.

Mutoh Braille capability: hidden in plain sight

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As accessibility standards tighten and the market for tactile and Braille signage continues to grow, it is becoming increasingly clear that the production of Braille is no longer the exclusive domain of specialists. Noting this, Mutoh claims that its breakthrough UV printing technology charts a clear pathway to compliant, profitable Braille production for Mutoh XpertJet 661UF and large format XpertJet 1462UF users.

Ball & Doggett launches new ‘Experience Hub’

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Ball & Doggett has opened a new Experience Hub in Brisbane, designed to give customers a hands-on opportunity to explore, test, and compare a wide range of print and finishing technologies.

Roland DGA TrueVIS XG-640 set to be driving force at WrapsLIVE

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The new Roland DG TrueVIS XG-640 wide-format inkjet printer/cutter will take centre stage at the Las Vegas Convention Centre this week, with Roland DGA co-sponsoring day three of the WrapsLIVE vehicle wrapping competition at SEMA Show 2025 (4th to 7th November).

VMA 2025 Annual Industry Metrics Survey open until Friday 21st November

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The Visual Media Association (VMA) is urging all businesses across print, signage, and visual media – members and non-members – to complete a short, 30-minute survey towards securing important industry-wide metrics. The 2025 Annual Industry Metrics Survey, supported by Ricoh Australia, will remain open until 5pm on Friday 21st November.

  1. Xaar introduces ‘fluid’ development pathway for inkjet
  2. FUJIFILM Business Innovation Australia adds White and Silver to Revoria Press EC2100S & SC285S
  3. Dimense DA-640 offers Wall-to-Wall opportunity for Roland DG Australia
  4. Server-less On-Demand Print and Authentication rolled out in support of Fujifilm Apeos MFP range
  5. Mimaki to exhibit 3D-printed artefacts at Formnext 2025
  6. New ‘speedy’ Epson SureColor S8160 revealed to US market at PRINTING United Expo
  7. Automated ‘finishing touches’ for Heidelberg CtP
  8. New Xerox Proficio presses: first new presses since end of Xerox / Fujifilm JV
  9. Roland DG adds more to flagship VersaWorks 7 RIP software
  10. Avery Dennison & Walmart 'happy to help' with fresh, first-to-market RIFD label solution
  11. Konica Minolta unveils next-generation colour production presses
  12. Winners of 2025 Epson International Pano Awards announced
  13. Adobe rejoins Ghent Workgroup
  14. Scodix establishes permanent new European demo & innovation facility
  15. New Mimaki DTO printer reaches ‘new heights’ in industrial, Direct-to-Object printing
  16. RAP milestone for Konica Minolta
  17. New crop of FESPA leaders take centre stage at FESPA Conference
  18. More ‘product to print’ brand protection from Koenig & Bauer and Bosch
  19. Plockmatic Group lends Finishing touches to PRINTING United Expo 2025
  20. FESPA Australia Annual Conference delivers on its MO
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