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iMedia launch the new Roland machines

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Roland DG recently released their new VersaCAMM VP Print/Cut Printer Series. This included two models the VP-540 (54” )& VP-300 (30”).

Six enhancements introduced to boost the performance of Gerber Solara UV2

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Spandex have added six enhancements to boost the performance of the Gerber Solara UV2 hybrid inkjet printer including a “Full-Bleed Print Mode”, allowing users to print 152 x 304 cm edge-to-edge graphics on rigid materials up to 13 mm thick; and a new “Performance Print Mode”, designed to increase capacity by way of a two-pass print function. The improvements to the Solara, will allow users to print up to 18 signs at 1.2 m x 2.4 m in size, or 200 signs at 45 cm x 61 cm in size, in a single day and with high-quality results.

New study shows huge opportunities in the Chinese digital print market

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The results of the extensive study of the Chinese market indicate rapid adoption of digital print technology. In 2005, the market for digital printing in China was estimated at nearly $376 million in terms of retail value of print and it is forecast to grow to nearly $5 billion by 2010, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of an astounding 66%. The total Chinese printing market is forecast to increase from $60 billion in 2006 to $113 billion in 2010, at a 17% CAGR.

Xaar and Thin Film Electronics sign development agreement for producing printed memory applications

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Xaar and Thin Film Electronics ASA (“TFE”) have announced that they have entered into an agreement to jointly develop industrial inkjet methods and processes that can be used for producing printed memory applications efficiently and in high volumes suitable for commercial applications.

Inca Digital and HumanEyes partner to improve lenticular quality

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Inca Digital and HumanEyes have been honing their skills and expertise to produce the best lenticular printing results that can be found today.

Fujifilm announces a comprehensive wide format digital printing initiative

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Fujifilm Corporation's President and CEO, Shigetaka Komori has announced a comprehensive new initiative aimed at providing its customers with the means to produce high quality wide format digital graphics for a variety of applications.

New state-of-the-art printer at Southbank to boost training in signwriting

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Brisbane's Southbank Institute’s signwriting apprentices now have access to the most advanced digital printing and cutting machine on the market.

Mutoh releases 30Kg take up system for Rockhopper 3 and Spitfire Extreme printers

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 Mutoh’s Tension Winder 30 system (T Winder 30) has been specifically developed for sign makers mainly doing short run production jobs and/or frequently printing onto different types of media. 

FESPA Directors Summit brings together industry leaders to discuss the future

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The inaugural FESPA Directors Summit took place in Geneva, 22nd – 23rd March 2007, bringing together 70 leaders from Europe’s print service provider community and 25 top executives from equipment manufacturers, such as Jan Vangeel of Agfa, Chet Pribonic of EFI, Francois Martin of HP, Arthur Vanhoutte of Mutoh, and Elie Keersmaekers of Roland. With the creation of the summit, FESPA’s aim is to establish a forum which encourages the sharing of knowledge and the initiation of stimulating discussion, to benefit the wide-format imaging industries in the long term.

SubliM Ink Launches at ISA Las Vegas

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Sawgrass Technologies will launch at the ISA show a new, high-productivity sublimation ink, SubliM. The new ink includes a direct print option, best of class colour gamut, outstanding running ability at high speed and faster drying time.

Roland launches new VersaCamms

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Roland DG Corporation has added two new high-performance models to its best-selling VersaCAMM ECO-SOL MAX inkjet printer/cutter line – the 30” VP-300 and 54” VP-540.

Neo, a PDF Editing Tool

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Enfocus has launched Neo, a standalone native PDF application editing tool that enables users to make last minute changes to PDF files.

New inkjet technology could impact printing industry

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At the Global Ink Jet Printing Conference in Prague, Kia Silverbrook, CEO of Silverbrook Research in Sydney claimed that his new Memjet colour printing technology was the first to combine high speed and quality colour at a price/performance level unheard of until now.

EFI and Kornit Join Forces to bring digital inkjet technology to the textile Industry

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EFI and Kornit Digital, Ltd. have announced a joint partnership to address the growing demands of the printed textile industry as it migrates from analog to digital technologies. As part of the agreement, EFI has made a strategic investment of $3.5 million in Kornit, which develops and sells high-end industrial digital inkjet printers and inks for the textile industry, primarily for the finished garment and apparel printing markets.

An interesting application, non-slip floor graphics at new hospital eye unit

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Patients and visitors at the new eye unit at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, UK are able to find their way around easily and safely, thanks to the innovative floor graphics system from MacDermid Autotype. The FootPrint system is able to guide even those with seriously impaired vision to the correct department, overcoming the signposting difficulties common in large hospitals.

New glass decoration film from Aslan

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Aslan has added a glass decoration film with sandblasting effects. Called Aslan DFP 300, it is suitable for inrterior and exterior applications and can be printed used all current solvent, eco-solvent and UV-inks.

Sticky Yard Digital Measuring System

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Sticky Yard now makes it possible for sign shops to save estimating time.

Positive Camtec Welcomes 4 New Staff Members

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Positive Camtec has seen tremendous growth over the past 5 years. To keep up with supplying the very best customer service and technical support in the industry, we are pleased to announce the appointment of 4 new staff members to our team, which has grown to over 15 members.

GASAA signs regional agreement with PODi USA

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World class business tools for the digital print market are now available to the region courtesy of strategic agreement reached between PODi (Print on Demand Initiative), based in the USA and the Graphic Arts Services Association of Australia.

New Spyder 320 goes into Spice Digital in Perth

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Andy Hannington at Spice Digital Imaging in Western Australia has installed a new Inca Spyder 320 flatbed six colour printer and has high praise for the supplier.

Bigger Companies, Bigger Sales Predictions

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The larger the company, the rosier its outlook, according to the “Financial Outlook Survey.”

  1. DES presents JUST Normlicht at Printex and the Photoimaging show
  2. Image Mart Installs TeckSmartUV Curable Printer
  3. Agfa-Gevaert to split into three independent, publicly traded companies
  4. NUR announce the NUR Tempo Q flatbed UV-inkjet production printer
  5. Chet Pribonic is the new senior vice president and general manager for VUTEk
  6. Gandi introduce their new Jeti 2030 UV Flatbed
  7. Management Reorganisation at Agfa Graphics
  8. Spandex ‘Mutoh ValueJet’ Open Days
  9. Augend Technologies - a new Belgium manufacturer
  10. Bruce Lowery moves on after 37 years and new inkjet manager appointed
  11. Roland DG steps up to support Hunter TAFE
  12. New mesh printing unit for the 104' AdvancedJET AJ-1000
  13. Océ Arizona 250 GT wins DPI Vision Award
  14. The new Inca Spyder 320-8
  15. Print legend Sid Thompson passes on
  16. Improved Information stands
  17. New NSW District Sales Manager for Celmac
  18. GBC adds new range of Studiojet media
  19. Solara UV2 gets an upgrade
  20. The Prize Book of MACtac Worldwide Awards 2006 is now available
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