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1) Sign
UK, Digital Expo and Screenprint 2006 2) FESPA
Digital: 16 to 18 Mai in Amsterdam 3) Gandinnovations: New Jeti
3324 UV Printer 4) Mutoh Europe: two new printer
series 5) NUR Macroprinters: NUR Tempo
II flatbed inkjet press 6) Gröner on two stands at FESPA
Digital 8) KODAK 1200i Wide-Format
Printing System at FESPA Digital 9) Summa: 4. Generation of
Durachrome – DC4 10) Multi-Plot and Coldenhove –
together on FESPA digital 11) Matan: New Matan Spot36 and
enhanced Matan SpringPro 12) PosterJet 7.5 supports new
Canon imagePROGRAF printers 13) ONYX Graphics: ONYX Workflow
Software Version 7.0 15) ColorGATE presents for the
first time ProfileXpress 16) Wasatch: Support for HP®
Designjet® 9000s Series Printer 17) SAi: New company name for
Scanvec Amiable 18) SCP: DaylightRIP offers
enhanced productivity 19) Marabu presents Digital
Printing Inks 20) BASF: More color indoors and
out 21) VUTEk: Environmentally
friendly Solvent Ink 22) Mutoh Europe: First universal
vinyl 23) Hexis: New Color – Imitation
Gold 24) MACtac: New bubble free film
at FESPA Digital 25) Sihl: Range of new products 26) TEPEDE: New Media at FESPA
Digital 28) GBC: New range of Arctic®
pressure-sensitive films 29) Continental Grafix: New
perforation pattern 1530 30) Heywinkel at FESPA Digital 31) Folex: New products for Large
Format Print 32) Brook International adds
Artists Canvas and seeks distributors 33) Mehler Texnologies: Complete
range at FESPA Digital 34) InteliCoat: Magiclee Siena
250L honored 35) SEAL Graphics has improved
Optimount 36) Dr. Graphix Imaging: New
Rollrunner Freestyle Display 37) SETeMa: New rinsing- and
padding unit 38) X-Rite raises bar on Monitor
Calibration and Profiling 39) GretagMacbeth introduces
“Eye-One iSis” 40) SIGN AFRICA: Signage
showcased in Johannesburg 41) Visual Communication Italy
2006: New Milan Fairground 42) FESPA launches
e-learning-tool for screen printers 43) Xaar extends its partnership
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3) Gandinnovations: New Jeti 3324 UV Printer
Yet another groundbreaking grand-format
printer from Gandinnovations – the Jeti® 3324 UV
roll-to-roll (UVRTR) – is hitting the market, boasting many in-demand options
and innovative solutions that anticipate the needs of customers in the
grand-format industry. The company has announced that
this newest addition to its amazing line of Jeti®
printers will be available to customers worldwide April 2006. The Jeti® 3324 UVRTR prints at exceptionally fast speeds
without the use of conventional heaters used to dry solvent inks. The fully
automated 6-color printer also is more environmentally friendly due to the
use of UV inks. The Jeti® 3324 UVRTR comes in 300
or 600 dpi format options, maintaining true production of a grand-format
printer. The head carriage hosts 24 Spectra print heads, while ink
designation is 4 heads per color allowing for 6 color combinations. The Jeti® 3324 UVRTR print speed is 650 sq. ft/hr in best
mode and 1050 sq. ft/hr in production mode with 300 dpi. With the 600 dpi
option print speeds will begin at 350 sq. ft/hr in best mode and 650 sq.
ft/hr in production mode. The Jeti® 3324 UVRTR is
designed to print on media types such as frontlit,
backlit, adhesive vinyl and virtually any rolled substrates. FESPA Digital: hall 8, booth D 500 More information: www.gandinnovations.com |
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Alphabetical index: BASF (20), Brook International (32), ColorGATE (15), Continental Grafix (29),
Digital Expo (1), Dr. Graphix Imaging (36),
FESPA (42), FESPA Digital (2), Folex (31), Gandinnovations (3), GBC (28), GretagMacbeth (39), Gröner (6), Hexis (23), Heywinkel (30), InteliCoat (34), Kodak (8), MACtac (24), Marabu (19), Matan (11), Megaink (14), Mehler Texnologies
(33), Multi-Plot (10), Mutoh (4) (22), NUR (5), ONYX Graphics (13), PosterJet (12), REGULUS (27), SAi (17), SCP (18), Screenprint (1), SEAL Graphics (35), SETeMa (37), SIGN AFRICA (40), Sign UK (1), Sihl (25), Summa (9), TEPEDE (26), Visual Communication Italy (41), VUTEk (21), Wasatch (16), Xaar (43), X-Rite (38), Zünd (7) |
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4)
Mutoh Europe: two new printer
series
FESPA Digital: hall 8, booth B 1000 and C 1000 More information: www.mutoh.be 5)
NUR Macroprinters:
NUR Tempo II flatbed inkjet press
NUR Macroprinters announced the launch of its new NUR TempoT II flatbed UV-inkjet press, designed to deliver
higher quality at higher speeds than the previous model. NUR Tempo II is
based on the renowned original NUR Tempo platform, but is capable of printing
at higher quality and higher print speeds.
This improvement is a result of a new design and related adjustments
to the machine's operating software, including new print modes. The new model
continues to offer customers the same versatile large printing format and robust
material handling system as the original NUR Tempo. The higher performance
NUR Tempo II retains the ability to print in both 4- and 8-colors (with fast
changeover between the two) and also features both roll-to-roll and white
ink-printing. NUR Tempo II will provide three new speed modes, including:
Fine Press II mode, capable of output at 450 square feet per hour (42 sqm/hr) in 8-colors, Press II mode for output at 667
square feet per hour (62 sqm/hr) in 4-colors, and
X-Press mode for output at 1300 square feet per hour (120 sqm/hr)
in 4-colors. A field-installable upgrade kit is available so that current NUR
Tempo customers can upgrade their current equipment to the new, higher speed
performance levels of NUR Tempo II. NUR Macroprinters
plans to begin shipping NUR Tempo II in mid-May 2006. NUR Tempo II will
replace the current NUR Tempo model. FESPA Digital:
hall 8, booth B 500 More information: www.nur.com 6)
Gröner on two stands at FESPA Digital
More information: www.groener.de 7)
Zünd shows Print + Cut
Zünd Systemtechnik AG will present at FESPA Digital a full
package of “Print + Cut” solutions, a complete digital Workflow from Printing
to Cutting. Three different cutter models will exhibited and show digital
finishing of all kinds with printed materials. The cutters are equipped with
an optical registration system; this increases productivity and reduces costs
considerably when finishing printed graphics. The latest version of the
proven and popular flatbed printer UVjet 215-Plus –
already sold 400 times – comes with remarkable and innovative new features,
resulting in greatly improved print quality. In addition to the standard 6
color version there is now also a new 4 color version available. FESPA
Digital: hall 8, booth C 750 More information: www.zund.com 8)
KODAK 1200i Wide-Format Printing
System at FESPA Digital
Kodak’s
1200i Wide-Format Printing System will be shown at FESPA Digital. This
solution for wide-format inkjet printing will be exhibited by TEPEDE.
Delivering excellent image quality, the KODAK 1200i Wide-Format Printing
System offers high speed printing. The dual component rapid evaporation
drying system improves drying efficiency, allowing for rapid dry times for
instant take up and faster print-to-lamination time. The patented Intelligent
Mask Technology optimizes color gamut, density and vibrancy without
compromising speed. KODAK Quantum Inks, developed with Kodak’s experience of
over a century of color imaging science, deliver an expanded color gamut,
enhanced durability and longevity for both indoor and outdoor applications. FESPA
Digital: hall 8, booth C 900 (by TEPEDE) More information: www.graphics.kodak.com 9)
umma: 4. Generation of Durachrome – DC4
On Fespa Digital Summa will profile itself as true believer
of thermal transfer by introducing the 4th generation of Durachrome
to the european mainland. The new DC4 is a large
format thermal transfer printer, combining a full 127,5
cm print width with integrated contour cutting. Its resin ribbons can be
applied on a wider range of printmedia and its new
maximum resolution is up to 600 dpi. Thermal transfer technology is a dry
transfer printing process that uses heat and pressure to create a durable
bond with the media or substrate. This process gives the finished product
durability against UV light, in addition to making it waterproof resulting as
such in graphics with an impressive longevity without lamination. In
combination with an integrated drag-knife cutter based on Summa’s
renowned contour cutting knowledge, the Summa DC4 delivers stickers and
labels in a time-saving and cost-effective manner. The new DC4‘s
auto-changing resin ribbon charger can load up to 8 ribbons. With the
extensive range of more than 18 spot colors plus white and glossy metallic
gold and silver, high effect full-color graphics and raster free logo’s can
be printed with less ribbon cost. Visitors to the Summa booth will also be
able to meet a new member of the SummaCut family:
the D140 SE. SummaCut SE is Summa’s
most affordable drum-fed vinyl cutter with Optical Positioning System (OPOS)
possibility. This new 140 cm width has been developed as a response to the
growing demand for cut solutions for large format printers. FESPA Digital: hall 8, booth F 450 More information: www.summa.be and
www.summadirect.co.uk
10) Multi-Plot and Coldenhove
– together on FESPA digital
Two
specialists in digital textile printing Multi-Plot and Coldenhove
will present their products together on a 75 sqm
fair booth. The manufacturer of transfer paper Coldenhove
will show different kinds of paper (different sizes, weight and function).
The workflow of sublimation transfer will present by a HeatJet
transfer machine, which prints brilliant results on carpets, banners, shirts,
etc. The HeatJet Industry has a max. media width of
320 cm. FESPA Digital: hall 8, booth C 1100 More information: www.multiplot.de 11) Matan: New Matan
Spot36 and enhanced Matan SpringPro
Matan
Digital Printers will launch at FESPA Digital its newest printers representing
the Matan Thermal Transfer product line for
on-demand digital production in a wide range of applications: The Matan Spot36 digital printer is in fact a wider format
implementation of the best features and qualities of the Matan
Spring. It is equipped with innovative durable print heads, which enable
miles of non-stop quality printing at a high speed. The Matan
Spot36 shares the same industrial design of the Matan
Spring and is equally robust, while maintaining an attractive contemporary
high-tech look. It can print up to two colors in one pass in up to 400x1200 resolution. Media width is up to 930 mm and printing width
is up to 924 mm. Ribbons for this printer include a wide spectrum of spots,
special traffic red, blue and green, shiny metallic gold and silver, etched
and opaque white. The Matan Spot36 supports a wide
range of media, including reflective traffic media. The Matan
SpringPro offers a resolution of up to 400x1600 dpi
at up to 274 linear meters per hour with an extensive color gamut. Other advanced
features include variable data, such as numbering and bar-coding. Both
printers utilize Matan's new SpotBoard
technology. This new electronic board provides significant benefits to Matan's Thermal Transfer line. It maximizes the print
quality of spot colors and combinations of process colors and spots by
enabling individual control over the energy levels of each printing station
separately. Secondly, the SpotBoard offers
automatic energy leveling compensation across the width of the print,
enhancing print quality for uniform areas. FESPA
Digital: hall 8, booth C 725 More information: www.matanprinters.com 12) PosterJet 7.5 supports new Canon imagePROGRAF printers
In close
cooperation with Canon Eisfeld Datentechnik,
More Information: www.posterjet.com 13) ONYX Graphics: ONYX Workflow
Software Version 7.0
FESPA
Digital: hall 8, booth C 1450 More information: www.onyxgfx.com 14) Megaink presents MegaRIP
Megaink
has announced the launch of OEM version of Ergosoft's
PosterPrint RIP software – the MegaRIP.
At the Sign UK and FESPA Digital Megaink will be
demonstrating the MegaRIP software package running
different wide-format digital printing systems. The printers will be running
with different ink set configurations including Megaink's
unique Sign
More information: www.megaink.biz and
www.ergosoft.ch 15) ColorGATE presents for the first time ProfileXpress
FESPA
Digital: hall 9, booth F 400 More information: www.colorgate.com 16) Wasatch: Support for HP® Designjet® 9000s Series Printer
Wasatch
Computer Technology has announced new support for the new Designjet
9000s low-solvent printer from Hewlett-Packard. The driver is now included
with Wasatch SoftRIP™ Version 5.1.6, and as an
optional add-on for the Wasatch SoftRIP HP Only
Edition. Wasatch has developed 9000s software support in close coordination
with HP engineering. As with all SoftRIP drivers,
careful attention has been given to thorough quality assurance testing for a
robust, reliable driver. SoftRIP’s innovative
Precision Stochastic Screening (PSS) halftone method is already being used by
beta sites around the world to achieve better color with the Designjet 9000s. More information: www.wasatch.com 17) SAi: New company name for Scanvec Amiable
More information: www.SAintl.biz 18) SCP: DaylightRIP
offers enhanced productivity
Germany-headquartered
SCP Software Co.added the HP DesignJet
4500, KIP 3000 and Oce TCS 500 to the list of
supported printers in the file-to-print solution DaylightRIP.
In addition to this, DaylightRIP now supports the
Germany-manufactured es-te folder for online
folding in connection with the HP DesignJet 4500.
Supporting these and many other devices and all relevant vector and raster
file formats, DaylightRIP now offers a considerably
enhanced production and finishing workflow for high-volume end users in CAD
and reprographics. The latest demo software is available for download from
http://update.scp.de/dl More information: www.scp.de 19) Marabu presents Digital Printing Inks
As a full
supplier in all three segments – Wide Format, Super Wide Format and UV-applications
– Marabu presents itself at the FESPA Digital with
a comprehensive range. Digital Printing changes the world of printing and
completes traditional screen printing applications. To follow this expanding
trend, take a look at the applications at the Marabu
booth. The latest solvent-based digital printing ink in Wide Format Marajet DI-E has been especially developed for Mimaki JV3-75 SP II, JV3-160 SP and JV3-250 SP. Marajet Di-E offers an
excellent color gamut and additionally covers a vast media range. Furthermore
Marabu offers Digital Printing Inks for super wide
printing machines as well as different services in this segment: Marajet DI-V for Vutek UltraVu®, Marajet DI-S for Scitex Grandjet and Marajet DI-N for NUR Salsa™/Ultima™.
The UV-curable inkjet series Ultrajet DUV-X offers
because of its wide range of printing substrates the perfect basis for flat
bed printing machines and beyond this, it is suitable for outdoor
applications. FESPA
Digital: hall 8, booth C 1150 More information: www.marabu-inks.com 20) BASF: More color indoors and out
BASF is
adding two new colors to its Bafixan® P 100 HS
sublimation ink range for inkjet printing. The deep Xtra
Black shade ensures strong contrasts and an intense color experience. Its
brilliant counterpart, turquoise, can be printed directly with the new cyan
shade. This greenish blue is equivalent to a real process color and appears
fresher and greener. The Bafixan® P 100 HS range as
a whole, comprising the nine colors Yellow, Red, Light Red, Brilliant Blue,
Light Brilliant Blue, Cyan, Black, Xtra Black and
Gray, covers the entire color space for sublimation printing. It can also be
used in direct printing. The new shades allow BASF to offer a complete CMYK
color palette for indoor applications and another for outdoors. Whether for
indoor or outdoor applications, with Bafixan® P 100
HS inks, digital prints can be produced rapidly and reliably on nearly all
polyester and polyamide surfaces. High-resolution, brilliant results are
obtained even at extremely high printing speeds. An excellent quality
standard is achieved even with a print setting of 360x360 dpi, 2 pass with
ink feed from a refill system. Bafixan® P 100 HS
inks are suitable for use on large-format digital printing machines with
Epson heads, such as Mimaki, Mutoh and Roland, as
well as variations and rebuilds of these printers. More information: www.basf.com/inkjet 21) VUTEk: Environmentally friendly Solvent
Ink
VUTEk®,
a division of EFI, has launched BioVu™ – the
next-generation of environmentally friendly solvent inks made with totally
renewable resources. End users are increasingly demanding environmentally
friendly inks, and governments are passing legislation requiring their use.
Customers also have made it clear; they want the ability to print superwide graphics directly onto uncoated superwide substrates without bothersome fumes or
expensive ventilation systems. The new, environmentally friendly BioVu ink addresses these demands. BioVu
is the first solvent-based ink made from a renewable resource (namely, corn),
and the only one recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA). Created by VUTEk, BioVu
is made from food-grade ingredients, yet delivers all the benefits of
traditional solvent inks without the compromises inherent in eco-solvent and
aqueous inks. BioVu provides extreme durability,
strong bonding to uncoated surfaces, and great resistance to UV light and
mechanical wear. BioVu inks are designed
specifically to run in high-production environments and provide high print
quality. The patent-pending, environmentally preferable chemistry inks
include VUTEk’s BioVu in
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black and BioVu Light Cyan,
Light Magenta, Light Yellow and Light Black for superwide
format inkjet printing operations. BioVu inks are
for use on VUTEk’s UltraVu®
II 3360 solvent printer. VUTEk’s plan is to expand BioVu inks to its other solvent models later in the year.
BioVu inks are currently entering beta tests in
various sites in the ScreenPrint 06: hall 18, booth D 50 and FESPA
Digital: hall 9, booth B 450 More information: www.vutek.com/biovu 22) Mutoh Europe: First universal
vinyl
Mutoh
Europe announces availability of a universally usable self-adhesive vinyl for
digital inkjet printers, called “Mutoh One-in-All vinyl”. This new all-round
uncoated PVC film has been especially formulated for compatibility with
Mutoh’s Eco-Solvent inks, mild solvent inks, solvent inks as well as
UV-curable inks. Mutoh’s new “One-in-All” vinyl is a 100 μm
white gloss uncoated soft calendared PVC film with a permanent clear acrylic
adhesive and a coated 140 g/qm Kraft liner. The
vinyl is fit for all types of general purpose sign making, advertising and
commercial digital printing applications on flat or slightly curved surfaces,
both for long-term indoor and short to mid term outdoor usage. The One-in-All
vinyl can also be laminated. The vinyl is compatible with all Mutoh’s current
ink offerings. Mutoh’s One-in-All vinyl is available in 50 meter rolls, in
two different widths, i.e. 1400 mm and 1620 mm. Free of charge One-in-All
color profiles for Mutoh’s in-the-box software can be downloaded from Mutoh
Europe’s website, for all compatible ink types. Mutoh Europe will distribute
its new One-in-All vinyl exclusively through its extensive network of authorized
resellers all over More information: www.mutoh.be 23) Hexis: New Color – Imitation Gold
Hexis More information: www.hexisgroup.com 24) MACtac: New bubble free film at FESPA
Digital
MACtac,
experts in self-adhesive for 50 years, will be demonstrating how to save up
to 50% of the decal application time with its new IMAGin
bubble free film. On top of this time and money saving product, MACtac will be showing the whole pallet of its products
and services to help digital printers do more business while being more
efficient. MACtac representatives from all over the
world will be pleased to welcome digital printers and their team to give them
the required information. FESPA Digital: hall 8,
booth B 200 More information: www.mactac-europe.com 25) Sihl: Range of new products
FESPA
Digital: hall 9, booth B 500 and B 650 More information: www.sihlgroup.com 26) TEPEDE: New Media at FESPA Digital
FESPA
Digital: hall 8, booth C900 More information: www.tepede.com and
email: info@de.tepede.com
27) REGULUS at FESPA Digital
REGULUS
is known for its cutting-edge range of media for large format ink-jet
printers. The focus at FESPA Digital Printing Europe 2006 is on the new 'PowerSol' line which includes media for all 'eco'-solvent
and other solvent-based inks. The range of media for water-based ink-jet
printers will also be featured - including a new artist canvas, which has all
properties to re-define the standard for fine art printing. FESPA
Digital: hall 9, booth D 100 More information: www.regulus.de 28) GBC: New range of Arctic®
pressure-sensitive films
GBC
Professional, part of Acco Brands Corporation (NYSE
: ABD – news), have developed further innovative laminating and finishing
solutions to target market demand for added-value high quality finished
products in the wide-format sector. Additions to their exciting product
portfolio include the Falcon 3064WF, the 2080WFt as well as the SignMaker 44, part of the SignMaker
series of versatile laminators for flexible signage. All systems and films
will be demonstrated during FESPA Digital on the GBC booth. GBC Professional
will launch at FESPA Digital a completely re-engineered cost-effective range
of films - Arctic UV cast for outdoor-applications with durablilty
up to 3 years, Arctic High-Volume with durability up to 2 years and Arctic
Indoor for short-term applications. For mounting applications GBC will launch
the re-engineered Arctic Dura Mount, Arctic Thermal
Mount and Arctic Removable, which can be used in combination with Arctic
Floor Matte for floor-graphics applications. Because more and more
applications are printed on polyester, GBC will launch a pressure-sensitive
version of the Textured Satin and Light Barrier. Ideal films to be used with
wide-format lamination systems include GBC’s new Octiva textured satin film - a scratch resistant,
non-glare thermal film for professional display graphics. Designed to add
depth and cut glare and reflections in brightly lit spaces, the Octiva comes in two thicknesses 75 and 250 micron,
increasing the variety of applications to include back wall graphics for
trade shows as well as rolled display banners and flexible stands. The Octiva lo-melt Canvas is supremely compatible with Inkjet
and Digitally Photo-Imaged Prints for professional quality graphics. This
film also simulates the surface of canvas and provides UV protection. The Octiva lo-melt Canvas is therefore ideal for portraits
and art reproductions and can add artistic flair to retail signage and
photographs. FESPA
Digital: hall 8, booth E 250 More information: www.gbcfilm.com 29) Continental Grafix:
New perforation pattern 1530
More information: www.continentalgrafix.com and
e-mail info@continentalgrafix.com
30) Heywinkel at FESPA Digital
FESPA
Digital: hall 8, booth C 50 More information: www.heytex.com 31) Folex: New products for Large Format
Print
Folex
GmbH has presented at IPEX the most recent product developments for the range
of Large Format Print. For the first time, the company offers a self
adhering, white opaque Tacklite film with a polymer
layer for ink-jet printing. Tack Jet PWO is a water resistant film that can
be fixed on even and clean surfaces without glue and can be removed without
leaving traces. The new Folajet Canvas ES is a real
canvas developed especially for Eco solvent inks. The special coating for
high resolution prints, classic pictures and photos, provides brilliant
quality and reproductions rich in contrast. The range of papers for Fine art
printing will be extended with the new Folex-product
Fine Art Paper “Photo”. The non transparent, white matt polyester film Stoplite Jet P is now available in 2 different
thicknesses 0,200 mm for Roll-ups and 0,340 mm for Pop-ups. Repro Jet P has
been developed for Prepress applications and offers optimal density for the
production of color separations with Ink jet printers, which can be used for
exposure of screen stencils or flexo-graphic
printing plates. Folex has successfully optimized
the reprographic characteristics of this film and accelerated the drying. More information: www.folex.de 32) Brook International adds Artists
Canvas and seeks distributors
More information: www.brookinternational.com and
email info@brookinternational.com
33) Mehler Texnologies:
Complete range at FESPA Digital
Mehler Texnologies GmbH, formerly Mehler
Haku, will present its complete product range for
screen and digital printing at FESPA Digital in FESPA
Digital: hall 8, booth B 850 More information: www.mehler-texnologies.com 34) InteliCoat: Magiclee
Siena 250L honored
InteliCoat Technologies announced that its Magiclée®
brand Siena 250L photobase paper received a DIMA
Printer Shoot-Out Award in the category of “Media, 13” x 19” Cut-Sheets.”
Winners, to be displayed during PMA® 2006, were chosen from 95 prints entered
by 30 companies. A panel of expert judges voted on the entries, based on the
overall quality of the digital print and the accuracy of color as compared to
the “target” print. Magiclée Siena 250L is a
resin-coated photobase paper for high-speed,
thermal and piezo water-based inkjet printer
systems using dye and pigmented inks. The universal coating provides vibrant
colors and instant dry times, even with pigmented inks. This product will
produce long-lasting, stable, ink jet images.Siena
250 photobase papers are available in both gloss
and lustre finishes. The winning entry was printed
using the Magiclée® RIP™ powered by ErgoSoft StudioPrint™ with an
Epson Stylus Pro 4800 (K3 inks with Photo Black). More information: www.intelicoat.com or
www.magicinkjet.com 35) SEAL Graphics has improved Optimount
Optimount
is the company's double-sided clear adhesive used for face mounting images
onto acrylic substrates to produce optical graphics applications such as
backlit displays. Besides the obvious economical benefits, the new product
has a considerable advantage over the previous Optimount
Ultra. The new Optimount has independent dual
release liners – one side clear polyester; the other a white polypropylene –
this makes the product easier to handle. Not only is it now easier to find
the edge of the liner when applying the adhesive, but it also reduces static
and consequently, the risk of attracting airborne particles. While still
maintaining the unique optical clarity required for backlit displays, the new
product has been specifically designed to work with both modern water-based
as well as solvent-based printing technologies. More information: www.sealgraphics.com 36) Dr. Graphix
Imaging: New Rollrunner Freestyle Display
Dr. Graphix Imaging has consistently developed quality
products for the large format print and display markets. The new Rollrunner Freestyle Display is the latest addition to
Dr. Graphix Imaging's impressive lineup of
automatic rotating displays. The design of the Rollrunner
Freestyle rotates to display multiple advertisements. It is a self-sustained
device with built-in stand and rechargeable battery or corded option. The
rechargeable battery is capable of running up to 7 days before requiring a
charge and is the unit is easy to assemble. This clean, professional looking Rollrunner Freestyle Displays are made of the highest
quality extruded aluminum and include Dr. Graphix
Imaging’s legacy of outstanding support. The Rollrunner
Freestyle is available in 24” sizes and can hold graphics up to 6’ in length,
that’s 12’ of total image space. The Rollrunner
Freestyle Display also includes an aluminum carry case for easy travel. More information: www.drgraphix.com 37) SETeMa: New rinsing- and padding unit
SETeMa
B.V. introduces at FESPA Digital their revolutionary versatile modular
finishing line (Porta-Clean, Porta-Pad,
Portafix Universal) for
dyestuff fixation, washing, padding and steam-drying for the flag and banner
market. The Porta-Clean is designed specifically
for removing coatings and non-fixated dyestuffs in a high performance rinsing
process. With the Porta-Pad, finishing chemicals
can be applied to the textile e.g. a fabric protector. In combination with
the high capacity model of the Portafix Universal
as steam-dryer, a production capacity up to 135 (length)
m/h can be achieved in a 2.50 m width. The compact build, in-line,
system can also be used for color fixation only, simply by skipping the Porta-Clean washing and the Porta-Pad
padding unit, using the Portafix Universal as
stand-alone. The Portafix Universal is suitable for
hot air and high temperature steam fixation of water based disperses dyes in
direct print on polyester. The systems are developed to meet the requirements
of the flag and banner market, with a minimum of wastewater and
high-efficient energy re-use for a cost effective production. FESPA
Digital: hall 9, booth E 100 More information: www.setema.com 38) X-Rite raises bar on Monitor
Calibration and Profiling
X-Rite
Inc. is giving creative professionals a new level of confidence in the
accuracy of the colors displayed on their monitors with its introduction of
the OPTIXXR2 display calibration and profiling solution. Combining
a state-of-the-art colorimeter with enriched software, the OPTIX XR2 delivers
an unparalleled color management solution for displays; including LCD, CRT
and newly developed wide gamut technologies. Remarkably easy to use, the
OPTIXXR2 is X-Rite’s most recent upgrade of MonacoOPTIXXR,
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