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3) Graphics One: New GO Viper TX Direct-to-Fabric System
Graphics
One has launched its new GO Viper TX Direct-to-Fabric System which
includes the Viper TX printer, GO Sublimator and GO
Tango inks. With a printing width of up to 65 inches and resolution of 1440
dpi, Viper TX printer offers high resolution printing of textile with print
speeds up to 425 ft2/hr. Included with the Viper TX printer is GO’s Sublimator, an inline
curing/heating unit which eliminates the need for dye sub transfer paper
offering an imaging size of 1.520 meters (60 inches) and the ability to image
at the same speed as the printer. The Viper TX system includes GO's Sublimator that can be
used inline with a specific fabric printer, or can be used in an offline configuration
servicing multiple printers. Also included in the Viper TX system is an
online dust collector connected to the heating unit. The Viper TX system is
ready to print directly onto textiles for applications such as soft signage,
flags, wall murals, trade-show exhibits, fashion textile, shop awnings,
outdoor advertising, home furnishings, curtains, cushions, wallpaper and
more.
More information: www.graphicsone.com
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4) Algotex: Expansion of color printer range
Algotex
Srl, Italian manufacturer of wide format plotters,
is pleased to announce the expansion of its color printer range. Both the
Power Color (oil based) and the Rainbow (Solvent), that were already
available in 200 and 400 dpi, are now respectively offering with 360 and 600
dpi resolutions. "Our performances in 2006 were great, but we were
receiving an increasing demand from our distributors to provide higher
resolution machines. With Power in 360 dpi and Rainbow in 600 dpi we are
stepping up to provide the European market with a complete range of wide
format printing machine", said Tony Tavani, Sales
Director for Algotex Srl.
More information: www.algotex.com
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5) Solaris: New range of affordable Flatbed printing solutions
Solaris
1504 Ltd., has announced the launch of three new flatbed printers, one
utilizing solvent based inks and two with UV inks. As the first UV printer to
be launched by Solaris, the Gryphon is a 1.6 m wide, six-color printer
offering print resolutions up to 600 x 1200 dpi. Thanks to a new distribution
agreement between Solaris 1504 Limited, Stockport/UK, and Shanghai Yaselan Digital Equipment Co. Ltd, equipment under the Yaselan brand name will be available in the UK for the first time. In line with
this, the two latest Yaselan printer models are
being launched by Solaris. The one is the Yaselan Picasso
solvent. It’s a 1.6 m wide hybrid printer offering a true 720 dpi resolution
onto many rigid substrates up to 10 mm thick, including PVC Foamboard and Correx. The other
one, also be launched soon under the Yaselan brand
name is the Yaselan Picasso UV. It prints with 4
colors onto substrates up to 10 mm thick as well as roll and sheet fed media.
More information: www.solaris1504.com
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6) EFI: Quarmby expanded its capability with
adding a VUTEk
Digital
printing specialist Quarmby Color Studio Limited
has expanded its superwide format printing
capability, with the addition of a VUTEk QS2000
UV-curing, superwide format inkjet printer from
EFI. The QS2000 joins Quarmby’s existing VUTEk PV200, which has proved to be a huge success with
the family-run business since its installation in July 2005. More recently, Quarmby used its two VUTEk
printers to produce work for football giants, Manchester United, following
construction of two new wings at the club’s Old Trafford ground. The
extension comprised nine new hospitality suites, each of which were decked
out with between 50 sqm – 100 sqm
of stunning large format graphics produced by Quarmby.
In total, the project involved the production of approximately 600 sqm of vibrant printed output and included various
wall-mounted Foamex panels, as well as a number of vinyl prints that were
fixed to cladding around bar areas. The suites also included scale cut-outs
of key players, produced by printing to dye-bond substrate before cutting to
shape.
More information: www.efi.com
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7) Gandinnovations: Jeti Printers in Benin and Nigeria
Demand
for Jeti Printers continues to grow: Superwide Digital has announced the sale of two Jeti printers into the Republic of Benin. Concept Starlight became the
first Jeti owner. The company is an outdoor
contractor and a pioneer in the industry. His Jeti
printer is capable of running in 4 and 6 colors with a print resolution of
300 dpi at speeds of up to 45 sqm/h
on the full width of the 3.3 meter wide printer. Superwide
Digital is based in Dubai and employs the largest team of
service and support engineers based out of Dubai, Lebanon, South Africa, and Morocco. In addition, Gandinnovations
enters Nigerian market with sale of 4 new Jeti
printers. Superwide Digital, the sales and service
division for Gandinnovations Jeti
printers in the African market, has announced this coup. The Jeti 5000, now available in the Jeti
5024 model with 24 Spectra print heads, was acquired in Lagos this past July. Its successful
installation spurred the acquisition of a second 24-spectra head, 6-color 3.2
meter Jeti 3324 Printer. The Jeti
Printer brand has become the region’s most recognized grand format inkjet
printer.
More information: www.gandinnovations.com
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8) Inca Digital: Shades adds third spyder
Shades (Screenprints), with plants in Stockport and Nottingham, have taken delivery of a third
Inca Digital Spyder 320 to use primarily for
printing on acrylic and glass. The 30-year-old company employs 70 staff
across the two plants and today attributes most work to dual processes, using
screen-printing and flatbed digital inkjet in tandem. The company now houses
one Spyder 320 in Nottingham, close to a key client there, and
two in Stockport including the latest one. All
three have been bought in a 20-month period. This Inca Digital Spyders are four-color-models, printing mainly onto glass
and acrylic substrates although they have been used with a wider range of
materials including adhesive substrates, polyester and plastic. With most
glass and acrylic work, addition screen-printed colors are applied
afterwards, which does require extremely high registration accuracy, another
key feature of the Spyder 320. Shades like the
quality of the spyder, managing director Stuart
Dawson told, so it is the fact the company keeps coming back to Inca
Digital’s agent Fujifilm Sericol
for more speaks for itself.
More information: www.incadigital.com
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9) Esko shows a broad product range at Graphispag
Esko, a
market leader in packaging pre-production solutions, will present a broad
range of products for the entire packaging supply chain at Graphispag, held in Barcelona from 19 to 25 February 2007. Visitors to Esko’s stand can receive the
latest updates and live demos about the Scope innovative packaging software
suite including ArtiosCAD, and the CDI Spark 4260
and Kongsberg i-XL24. During Graphispag, Esko collaborates with their industrial and commercial
partners giving the Esko’s products a high level of
visibility. Esko will have an active presence at
the HP booth, Esko’s partner for the digital label
printing market. At Graphispag, Esko
also collaborates with Agfa. Lacor,
Esko’s Spanish distributor for CAD/CAM, will
demonstrate the Kongsberg XL44 on their stand. The Kongsberg XE10, a robust,
small-format dieless cutting table, will be
presented in cooperation with Lasa Trokel, an Esko customer who is
currently using the solution.
Graphispag – Gran
Via, Pavilion 2, Stand D-611
More information: www.esko.com
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10) GBC at Graphispag 2007
GBC Commercial
Laminating Solutions Group, part of Acco Brands
Corporation, will showcase new films and its latest thermal laminating
solutions for commercial, high speed, on-demand and wide-format finishing at Graphispag 2007, held in Barcelona from February 19 to 25th, 2007.
GBC is expanding its presence in the Spanish Wide Format Finishing market
segment by increasing its sales efforts and introducing new products and
solutions. During Graphispag GBC will exhibit its
wide format range, targeted at the signage, photographic, copy shop and
screen print market. Two solutions will be highlighted, the semi-professional
thermal GBC 2064WF laminating system and the professional thermal GBC 3046WF
lamination system, designed to laminate and mount graphics up to 64” (1,6 m)
wide at maximum speeds up to 5,5 m/minute. Both systems offer bi-directional
operation with the capability to run thermal and cold finishing jobs
consecutively for maximum productivity. The laminators offer superior
lamination with virtually wave-free output, thanks to the large chill idler
roller. The GBC WF range is extremely modular, starting with the entry level
GBC 1046ft cold laminator offering a top heated roll up to 50C, with the GBC
3064WF as the top-end offering. These wide format lamination machines are
efficient, highly compatible systems to work alongside wide format inkjet
printers, affording greater control, time savings and reduced costs. Targeted
applications include Trade Show Graphics, POP displays, Backlit Displays, as
well as Floor Graphics and Posters & Banners.
Graphispag 2007, Barcelona: Pavilion 4, Stand A172
More information: www.gbcfilm.com
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11) ONYX Graphics: Support for Canon iPF Series
 ONYX
Graphics announced it has added support for the Canon iPF
Series inkjet printers. Drivers for five Canon iPF
Series printers are available for use with ONYX Version 7 Workflow Solutions
software products. The 60-inch wide Canon imagePROGRAF
iPF9000, 44-inch wide Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8000,
and 17-inch wide Canon imagePROGRAF iPF5000 are
Canon’s next generation of wide format, 12-color aqueous inkjet printers
using newly developed print heads. The 36-inch wide Canon imagePROGRAF
iPF700, 24-inch wide Canon imagePROGRAF iPF600, and
17-inch wide Canon imagePROGRAF iPF500 are Canon’s
wide format, five-color aqueous inkjet printers. ONYX has developed the Canon
iPF drivers and profiles to operate the printers at
top performance capabilities. The ONYX drivers include support for the following
Canon iPF Series features: Printer Settings: Users
can select the number of passes, print direction, and quality mode.
Bi-directional Status Reporting: Users can see in real-time the amount of ink
remaining for each color in the Canon iPF Series
printer, enabling continuous printing by replacing ink cartridges only as
they are used. In addition, other information regarding status of the device
and printer condition is displayed. Media Profiles: The Canon iPF 9000, Canon iPF 8000 and
Canon iPF 5000 driver includes 17 media profiles;
22 media profiles are included in the driver for the Canon iPF 700, Canon iPF 600 and
Canon iPF 500 printers. Other ONYX profiles will be
available on the ONYX website. Availability: The Canon iPF
Series drivers are included in all standard 7.0 versions of ONYX ProductionHouse, ONYX PosterShop,
and ONYX RIPCenter software. The driver is
available at no charge to existing license holders and can be downloaded
from: www.onyxgfx.net
More information: www.onyxgfx.com/canoniPF
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12) Wasatch: New SoftRIP version 6.1
Wasatch
Computer Technology has released Wasatch SoftRIP
6.1 featuring a full 16-bit color rendering pipeline. This innovation builds
upon Wasatch’s Precision Stochastic Screens halftoning method to bring high definition color quality
to the printing process. 16-bit rendering improves image quality in much the
same way as switching from a lossy file format like
a jpeg to the data rich RAW format used by professional digital
photographers. RIPs with 8-bit rendering lose color
data in the printing process. SoftRIP v6.1
maintains the color data to produce output that is truly faithful to the
original source image. Imaging Configurations (color profiles) made with
earlier versions of Wasatch SoftRIP can be used
with SoftRIP 6.1. In many cases, older profiles
will provide improved image quality just by being used with this new release.
New 16-bit Imaging Configurations are not backwards compatible. Wasatch users
with valid service contracts as of January 24, 2007 are eligible for a free upgrade
to version 6.1 as long as they request the upgrade before the end of their
service contract.
More information: www.wasatch.com
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13) ErgoSoft: Special RIP for Mutoh DrafStation
For
Mutoh’s DrafStation, ErgoSoft
AG offers a special version of the current PosterPrint
RIP software as a PrinterSet. This PrinterSet consists of the outstanding high-end RIP
software PosterPrint with its extensive functions
and features. Only the numbers of available printer drivers has been
restricted to the Mutoh DrafStation. When
necessary, it is possible to acquire all printer driver.
This version of the PosterPrint RIP for the Mutoh DrafStation is available as “Full” and “Light Plus” from
specialized resellers. The “Full” version is for quality seeking end users,
who use the wide range of the PosterPrint functions
in the production. These customers can also create their own profiles with
the optional available ColorGPS profiler. “Light
Plus” is for cost-oriented end users, who get their profiles from their
dealers. In addition to the “Light” version, the “Light Plus” version allows
the import of more than one picture. ErgoSoft’s
typical quality is guaranteed in both versions. For this reason, the
application area of the classical CAD printer from Mutoh is extended. New
application ranges in digital printing are opened for the professional users.
More information: www.ergosoft.ch
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14) Caldera support new Apple machines
Caldera,
a French leader for software solutions, releases the new “Universal Binaries”
version supporting new Apple platforms running Intel Core 2 Duo processor.
Reinforcing the commitment of Caldera to the community of Apple users, and
considering this new processor as a great opportunity to take benefit from
more stable and faster machines, it was quickly decided to port the complete
Caldera product range on this new platform. Imaging solutions, and especially
RIPing tasks, are highly demanding in terms of
power calculation. From this speed depends all the productivity of the
service provider, Joseph Mergui, General Manager of
Caldera, explained, any gain of performance would immediately transformed in
a better productivity and better revenues. Caldera solutions are available on
Apple platform since 2003. The new version 7.20 complies with the “Universal”
standard from Apple, meaning that they can be run on both PowerPC and Intel
platforms.
More information: www.caldera.eu
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15) PerfectProof: ProofMaster v3.1
PerfectProof proudly announces that its award-winning software ProofMaster
v3.1 is now available as a Universal application and is fully native for both
PowerPC- and Intel-based Macs. On the cutting edge of color management, PerfectProof has gained global acclaim by consistently
anticipating the graphic industry’s needs while endeavoring to set the bar
even higher, both in terms of color accuracy standards and print production
efficiency. PerfectProof has consistently been a
leading developer and vendor of high-quality proofing tools for graphics
professionals using Macs. ProofMaster v3.1 is a state-of-the-art RIP software that drives a multitude of
applications from one software package. It is a complete, professional grade
software solution for photographers, advertising or design agencies, color
separators and all offset, gravure, newspaper, flexo,
screen and wide format printers. PerfectProof
offers a complete range of products for digital proofing, high quality
photo/LFP printing and e-commerce solutions. The ProofMaster
software for Intel Mac & PC and a wide range of media are supported by
over 300 digital printers & cutters from all the leading vendors. PerfectProof is an Epson, HP, X-Rite and Enfocus Software partner and its products are sold
through a worldwide network of independent resellers.
More information: www.perfectproof.com
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16) Agfa Graphics: Digital Imaging Group to distribute new inks
Agfa
Graphics announced that it has reached an agreement with Digital Imaging
Group LLC of Boca Raton, FL, USA, for the distribution of Agfa's
new premium aqueous ink for inkjet printing. Digital Imaging Group will sell
the Agfa digital ink set in North America under the LumaChromeT
name. The partnership is seen as an important step in Agfa
Graphics' strategy to expand its global distributor network for its growing
range of digital inks. Agfa Graphics announced its
plans to become a leading manufacturer of digital inks for industrial inkjet
printing applications in 2004. It has since launched a wide range of both
UV-curable (:Anuvia, :Anapurna,
:Agorix), eco solvent (:GSU-AM, :Aldura) and aqueous inks including :AM Dye and the new
inks now to be distributed by Digital Imaging Group.
More information: www.agfagraphics.com
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17) InteliCoat: New Magic product for solvent inkjet printers
InteliCoat Technologies announced a new Magic® product designed for solvent ink
jet printers. GFPOLY is a 200micron 155g/qm glossy polypropylene banner
formulated to work with the latest generation of solvent inkjet printers
manufactured by Océ, Mimaki,
Mutoh, Seiko, VUTEk and NUR. Magic® GFPOLY glossy
polypropylene is constructed with a specialized coating that offers a high
degree of whiteness and color gamut, as well as an extremely smooth surface
for high photographic resolution. GFPOLY offers an excellent solution for
solvent printer owners to produce high-end P.O.P. banners, roll-up displays
and trade show graphics. The Magic brand consists of an array of digital
imaging media products manufactured and marketed globally by InteliCoat Technologies, a world leader in the
manufacture of coated paper, film and specialty substrates for imaging and
electronic technologies.
More information: www.magicinkjet.com
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18) Hexis: New cast vinyl for vehicle wraps
At ISA
show in Las Vegas (10 to 14 April, Las Vegas) Hexis
will show an all new cast vinyl film with HEX’PRESS adhesive technology for
vehicle wraps and fleet graphics. The HX100WG1 carries a 50µm cast vinyl film
and an adhesive compound that make the product repositionable
during application and allowing easy elimination of air bubbles. The film is
suitable for solvent and eco-solvent printers and Hexis
provides ICC color profiles for most printers. Also available is the HX200WG1
with a 70µm high performance calendared vinyl. Both products feature an
embossed liner with a structured adhesive and extremely conformable vinyl
formulations for fast and risk free transfers. As the film remains repositionable during application, the user achieves
substantial cost savings through more efficient application on curved
substrates. Both products have a grey adhesive and a polyethylene liner and
come in rolls 145m or 100m long and 1370mm (54 inch) wide; the HX200WG1 also
comes in a 1600mm width. Data sheets and samples are available from Hexis or their local distributor.
ISA,
Las Vegas: booth 4472
More information: www.hexisgroup.com
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19) STARFLEX offers M1 Certified Media
STARFLEX
CO. Ltd passed the French Fire Retardant norm M1 on its best selling
products. From January 2007, Frontlit 15 oz/SFF-15
(510g/qm), Frontlit 13 oz/SFF-13 (440g/qm) are
available at STARFLEX EUROPE in Belgium, French M1 or German B1 (French M2)
respectively. The clients can choose the level of fire redundancy according
to the application and the necessary certificate. As one of the leading manufacturers
of PVC flexible substrate, STARFLEX produces a very comprehensive range of
Backlit, Front-lit, Blockout, Mesh
for wide & super-wide format solvent printers, on various media widths
from 80 cm to 530 cm. Since 1985, the company supplies customers in Asia, the US, Europe, the Middle East, and the Pacific from its headquarter/factory in South Korea.
More information: www.star-flex.com
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20) MacDermid Autotype: New version of SIGMAGraF
MacDermid
Autotype has launched an innovative new version of its proven and widely used
SIGMAGraF inkjet printable film, for use in
graphics displays, point of sale, and floor graphics. Called SIGMAGraF UVjet AM, the new
film offers a unique combination of properties, with a tough anti-graffiti
surface and stable ink primer layer giving excellent color rendition and
image resolution. SIGMAGraF UVjet
AM incorporates Microban anti-microbial technology,
which inhibits the growth of bacteria, mould and mildew, making the new film
ideal for use in application including walls, doors and other surfaces in
hospitals and medial centers, leisure clubs, restaurants and even caravans. MacDermid has constructed the film from a high quality,
dimensionally stable, textured polyester base layer, onto which a specially
formulated, UV-cured hardcoat surface is chemically
bonded. The reverse of the new film is primed for use with all UV cured
digital inks, with the primer being designed so that it maintains excellent
levels of ink adhesion, without delaminating or cracking. SIGMAGraF
UVjet AM you can also
easily laminate to a variety of substrates.
More information: www.macdermidautotype.com
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21) Folex – the fine art of coating
Digital
media specialist Folex has launched its Paperworld presentation with 100 square meters largely
devoted for showing just what can be achieved in practical terms with its
hugely diverse desktop and large-format printing papers and film. The theme
this year was the “fine art of Coating”. With more than 140 years of coating
expertise, creating the right surfaces on Folex
materials allows the perfect reception for any image. The company showed the
visitors that printing today has become a fine art and whatever the
technology, Folex Swiss quality always shined
through. A large format piezo ink jet printer has focused attention on the
rapid growth of fine art, large-format posters, photographic papers, pop-up
and banner films available under the folaproof and folajet brands. Paperworld has
also provided the opportunity for Folex to unveil a
clutch of new products for 2007, which includes ECO solvent materials such as
canvas.
More information: www.folex.com
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22) ILFORD offered expanded OMNIJET range
The
highlights at ILFORD’s Paperworld
has included new Instant Dry Matt Canvas – a robust, stretchable, high
resistance canvas – ideal for producing indoor digital prints. At the
showcase, ILFORD has announced it is the second step towards the completion
of its wide format media range, OMNIJET. The latest additions have been
created to cater for customers seeking a specialized host of media. The
company has designed all films to use with pigment and thermal ink jet
printers using aqueous dye or pigment based ink sets. The products include:
Instant Dry Matt SA Vinyl is a Self Adhesive 175 gsm
white, opaque vinyl. Instant Dry Satin Banner is a 120 gsm
white polypropylene film. Instant Dry Satin Banner Textile is a 115 gsm white polyester fabric. Instant Dry Matt Banner is a
130 gsm white polypropylene film. Finally, yet
importantly there is the Instant Dry Matt Canvas as mentioned above, a
cotton/polyester blend with 330 gsm.
More information: www.ilford.com
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23) Continental: Premiere of “one way vision” sun protection
 Continental
Grafix Ltd., a European manufacturer of high
quality perforated printing media, has started with a big bang into 2007. The
company has exhibited its latest product at the textile fair “Heimtextil” in Frankfurt. The
echo was tremendous. Continental Grafix has
presented its new product panoRama Design before
year-end to selected customers in the field of printing media distribution
and printers. panoRama
Design is a white polyester textile made of PET fibers with black reverse
side and approximately 20 percent open area. The perforation is by a fraction
of a millimeter accurate and allows a transparent see-through effect. The
bright white printable side is coated so that it can be printed on with
eco-solvent or solvent inks to get a brilliant result. The quality of the
printed image is outstanding. The response not only of the national but also
especially of the international visitors was huge. Printable sun protection
systems have been hardly ever installed yet. Continental Grafix
has now with panoRama Design a product in its range
that is not only possible to print on sun protection textile but also
features – like all other perforated products – a one-way vision effect.
More information: www.continentalgrafix.com or
Email: info@continentalgrafix.com
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24) 3P: Stress-free package
ErgoSoft
TexPrint v12 RIP software, the digital textile
printer d.gen™ 740 TX 6C and the SubliDirect line of 3P InkJet
Textiles Corp form an effective team. New non-generic ICC profiles are available
as a free download on the 3P InkJet Textiles Corp
website to simplify superior quality textile printing. The profiles have been
created in collaboration with ErgoSoft for 3P's SubliDirect fabric group with a d.gen™
printer 740 TX 6C equipped with dye sublimation direct ink. The perfect
interaction of these components helps users to easily ensure remarkable color
appearance. The features of this stress-free package are color accuracy,
color consistency, and top quality image. This results in textile prints
which stand out from the competition. 3P InkJet
Textiles Corp recommends three profiles for outstanding print results. One
profile is valid for SubliDirect Flag FR (IQ-IJ619)
and SubliDirect Flag (IQ-IJ 621), another profile
is valid for SubliDirect Display FR (IQ-IJ 625) and
a third one for SubliDirect Taft FR (IQ-IJ 629).
The abbreviation FR means flame retardant and indicates all 3P fabrics which
fulfill the German fire protection requirements according to DIN 4102 B1 and
in many cases the US requirements (NFPA 701). The 11
Mil flag products and the 15 Mil display product are ideal for indoor
applications, like point-of-purchase displays or tradeshow graphics, and
their tearproof and weatherproof characteristics
make them ideal for flexible outdoor signage. The soft, smooth, and
lightweight (76 g) taffeta SubliDirect Taft is most
suitable for stylish decoration.
More information: www.3p-inktextiles.com www.ergosoft.ch www.dgen.com
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25) Multi-Plot: Carpet printing at DOMOTEX
Multi-Plot
presented the workflow of sublimation transfer on carpet. Suitable for
sublimation, the DOMOTEX visitors saw machines, a calendar and necessary
accessories. They could discuss talk about digital carpet printing. For some
peoples new doors for the carpet business were opened. The print results of
digital carpet printing have brilliant colors, are UV-proof and the carpet is
waterproof and heard-wearing. High qualities and versatility applications are
guaranteed. Printed carpets are good applicable in automobile and hotel
business, in furniture stores and for events or advertising campaigns.
Designs, structures, motifs, graphic arts or pictures can be printed on
carpets – quick and easy. In addition, the visitors have spoken about new
cutting machines, which are able to cut many different shapes. Multi-Plot
presented Kongsberg table of Esko, which are
perfect finishing solutions.
More information: www.multiplot.de
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26) FESPA 2007 – showcase for garment decoration industry
Two halls
dedicated to garment decoration technology as exhibition sees a 50 percent
rise in these exhibitors. Always a focal point for the global textile
industry, FESPA 2007 will deliver a sharper than ever focus on textile garment decoration technology, with
approximately 150 companies from this sector representing 25 percent of the
expected total number of exhibitors. As a world’s largest international trade
event for screen and digital printing, the show’s importance to the textile
decoration and print wear industries is reflected by the huge support from
key suppliers as well as all of the major direct-to-garment inkjet printing
companies. Reflecting FESPA’s strong commitment to
this industry, two halls at FESPA 2007 will be dedicated entirely to textile
garment decoration technologies and printing techniques, including screen,
digital inkjet, embroidery, transfer and associated decoration.
FESPA
2007: 5 to 9 June in Berlin, Germany
More information: www.fespa2007.com
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27) DOMOTEX HANNOVER 2007: A huge success
DOMOTEX
HANNOVER 2007 is being hailed by the international carpet and floor-coverings
industry as a huge success. Industry representatives were extremely pleased
with the show, saying it had delivered the high volume and caliber of
business leads they had anticipated going into the event. The global showcase
for carpets and floor coverings was attended by 44,000 trade visitors from
more than 100 nations. There were 1,360 exhibitors and the net display space
occupied by exhibitors was up slightly to 91,500 square meters. Stephan Ph. Kühne, Member of the Managing Board of Hannover-based Deutsche Messe
AG, summed up the event as follows: "Our exhibitors and visitors are
delighted. DOMOTEX has once again set the beat for the new floor coverings
business year. You couldn't help but notice the positive mood swing." DOMOTEX's international appeal continues to grow
unabated, with 80 percent of all exhibitors and 60 percent of all visitors at
this year's event coming from outside Germany.
More information: www.domotex.com
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28) BARBIERI and Caldera entered an OEM agreement
BARBIERI electronic and Caldera entered an OEM
agreement with the scope to offer to their customers a unique, whole solution
for most accurate colors in large format printing industry. Caldera, a French
company specialized in color management, imaging and driving solutions for
large format peripherals, launches TotalColor, a
whole solution for color management and “on the mark” digital color output.
This solution includes the well-known BARBIERI electronic “Spectro LFP”, a color-measuring device specially designed
for linearization and profiling of large format and flatbed output devices. EasyMedia, Caldera’s integrated color management, color
calibration and profile making solution will drive this device. BARBIERI
electronic is an Italian company with more than 20 years experience in
developing and manufacturing of color measuring devices. Their Spectro LFP is an automatic measuring device for both,
reflection and transmission media with some very special features.
More information:
www.BARBIERIelectronic.com
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29) Heytex China starts with production
 With the
foundation of the Chinese subsidiary, the “Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise”
(WFOE) Heytex Technical Textiles (Zhangjiagang) Co. Ltd., in 2006, Julius Heywinkel GmbH, Germany, set
another milestone with regard to the company’s history. At the beginning of
2007 the Chinese Heywinkel subsidiary started to
produce the first exemplars of PVC-laminated polyester fabrics designed for
digital sign and banner printing. Today, almost 100 well-trained staff
members are fully dedicated to the production of first-class laminated
fabrics – on a base area of more than 15.000 yd2 and a production area of
more than 7.000 yd2. While at the beginning the staff members of Heytex Technical Textiles (Zhangjiagang)
Co. Ltd. will produce the well-priced high-quality fabrics under the tutorage
of German technicians, the handling of all sales and marketing issues will
remain in the area of responsibility of the experienced German team headed by
Executive Director Sales, Hartwig Birszwilks, who is also one of the Board members of the
Chinese subsidiary. In the USA and in Canada, however, heytex®
laminated fabrics will exclusively be distributed by Seattle Textile Company and
Stafford Textiles Ltd. – both long standing distributors of Julius Heywinkel, Germany.
More information: www.heytex.com
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30) ILFORD: Omnijet UK became distributor
The 1879
founded ILFORD, a leading player in the development and manufacture of photo
quality media for inkjet printing, has appointed Omnijet
UK Limited to become exclusive distributor of ILFORD OMNIJET products. The
Switzerland-based company has signed a corresponding agreement. The objective
of this partnership with Omnijet UK will be to distribute the OMNIJET
portfolio of wide format products to the commercial market. The product
innovations in the range will include: Instant Dry Backlit Display Film,
Instant Dry Portable Display Film, Graphic Matt Papers, and Superior Graphic
Matt Papers. The move will see ILFORD increasing its portfolio of wide format
products throughout the year to help digital imaging professionals receive a
more comprehensive product offering. Omnijet UK will now be contacting ILFORD
customers, both old and new, to discuss the range of exciting new ILFORD
products and promotions available from February 2007.
More information: www.omnijetweb.com
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31) Esko launched new website
Belgium based Esko,
producer of packaging pre-production solutions, announced that its website
has been completely redesigned and will offer new content and an intuitive,
stylish format. The new site reflects a graphical style that is consistent
with Esko’s distinctive corporate branding and puts
a clear focus on the company’s system integration, its software and
solutions. The website supports a number of innovative new features. The new
navigational path clearly displays Esko’s products,
solutions and the markets that are actively addressed. Visitors can easily go
from the homepage to the information they need, thanks to a new user-friendly
page format. The homepage also highlights the latest news, events and contact
information. This presentation is designed to provide a clear and quick
visual reference for visitors. Esko’s new site also
offers expanded multimedia options, such as the Scope Demo Movies. The
complete redesign of the site is based on Esko’s
commitment to respond effectively to customer and market demands.
More information: www.esko.com
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32) Josero: New Demo Centre in Paris
Josero Sarl, the Inkjet consumable specialist, is pleased to
announce the opening of a demo Centre in Paris. Josero
was created in 2005 and is currently responsible for the master distribution
of Blackjet inks over Western Europe and North Africa. Nicolas Gladu,
General Manager in Paris, says "At the centre you are
now able to see the high quality Blackjet inks for
Seiko Colorpainter. The latest generation Blackjet Seiko inks combined with a fully automatic by
pass system allows you to print with the best quality whilst saving more than
40% per square metre." Josero
carries the full range of Blackjet inks that
consistent quality can be transferred to all Xaar
& Spectra based machines as well as Mimaki and
Roland printers.
More information: www.josero.com
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33) SCP: Heinz Kannen is Deputy Manager R&D
SCP’s
newly appointed Deputy Manager of Research & Development is Heinz Kannen. The 38 year old expert has a long experience in
software development. After graduating from Aachen’s University of Technology (RWTH Aachen),
Kannen worked as a software developer and later
Manager of R&D at several technology companies. Heinz Kannen
will work on long-term strategic projects and software solutions, including SCP’s print workflow management software Reprocontrol.net.
More information: www.scp.de
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