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3) WP Digital: The Virtu RR50 at FESPA Digital
WP
Digital covers the full spectrum of applications in digital printing. The
company introduces Virtu RR50, a new digital UV
large format printer which is able to print flexible substrates up to a width
of 5 m. At the FESPA Digital the Virtu RR50 will
print in quality and production modes, offering live demonstrations with a
wide variety of different flexible substrates. Additionally WP Digital will
present the digital UV-printing on glass substrates and introduce new color
possibilities such as silver. One year ago, WP Digital presented its vision
to a number of interested parties and customers: A new digital UV large
format printer was expected to print flexible substrates up to a width of 5
m. In spring 2009, this vision has become a reality, with the launch of the
roll-to-roll UV printer Virtu RR50. With the
extraordinary printing width, new application areas can be tapped – interior
and exterior advertising for instance, or the design of facades and interior
spaces. Whether textiles, mesh, vinyl, adhesive films or PVC tarps – Virtu RR50 will provide top-in-class printing quality.
FESPA
Digital: Hall 1, booth E50
More information: www.wp-digital.com
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4) Gerber Scientific Products: New Solara ionZ Inkjet Printer
 Gerber
Scientific Products, Inc. has announced their latest innovative technology in
the wide-format UV inkjet printer marketplace – the Gerber Solara ionZ, a first high
resolution cationic UV inkjet printer. Capitalizing on their experience and
success with the Gerber Solara ionX
and ionV inkjet printers, GSP has developed a
technologically advanced, high-resolution, cationic UV ink jet printer that
meets the varied needs of wide-format, outdoor-durable digital printing
applications. The new Gerber Solara ionZ delivers all of the benefits of the current Solara ion product family including GerberCat
Cationic UV Ink and Cold Fire Cure low temperature, long life technology, but
with the added advantage of high resolution image output. The European
preview debut will take place at FESPA Digital in Amsterdam.
FESPA Digital: Hall 1, booth B30
More information: www.gspinc.com
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5) Screen Truepress Jet2500UV – Direct to
textile UV printing
 At FESPA
Digital Screen's growing commitment towards environmental trends will be
demonstrated with its Truepress Jet2500UV showing
its capabilities as a textile printer which complements its versatility to
output onto most roll-fed and rigid materials. Using the company's own
flexible UV-curable ink technology, display producers can now print direct to
textiles for a wide variety of durable soft signs, banners and flags without
having to resort to traditional two-stage dye sublimation processes. The Truepress Jet2500UV uses Screen's flexible UV-curable
inks and drop-on-demand variable dot piezo-electric grayscale printheads to make it suitable for producing applications
on virtually all roll-fed and sheet materials. At FESPA Digital, the Truepress Jet2500UV has produced all the banners on the
Screen stand, printed at 900 dpi direct onto 2.5m wide polyester banners. The
Truepress Jet2500UV has a maximum print width of
2.5 m wide and handles substrates thicknesses of up to 5 cm and rolls up to
100 m in length. There is a maximum production speed of up to 67.5 sq m/h. a
choice of output resolutions up to 1500 dpi, and its six-colour
ink-set of CMYKLcLm can be enhanced with the
addition of a white option.
FESPA Digital: Hall 1, booth B140
More information: www.screeneurope.com
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6)
Agfa Graphics’ new :Anapurna M2 UV inkjet wide format printer
Agfa Graphics proudly announces the :Anapurna M2 UV inkjet wide
format printer. Based on Agfa’s industry award-winning :Anapurna M family of UV
inkjet printers, the :Anapurna M2 is a feature
complete heavy-duty industrial UV inkjet system. A vacuum strength control
system was designed for smooth substrate transport at high speeds. The :Anapurna M2 boosts a more
powerful fastscan motor driving a shuttle with 6 printheads with 1024 nozzles each which provides
increased speed. Convenient by design, the printer handles roll-to-roll media
as well as rigids. The :Anapurna M2 has a maximum media width of 62 inches
and uses the latest Konica-Minolta 12 picoliter
print heads offering unparalleled image quality at 720 x 1440 dpi. Both in uni- and bi-directional modes, prints are sharp and show
high detail rendering and fine text. Printing in the 8 pass uni-directional mode delivers output in photo quality.
Maximum productivity is achieved in 4 pass bi-directional mode and results in
an output of approx. 23 sq m/h. In combination with the Agfa-made
UV-curable :Anapurna ink,
:Anapurna M2 offers top-notch photo-quality at high
throughput speeds.
FESPA
Digital: Hall 1, booth G90
More information: www.agfagraphics.com
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7) Mutoh to present latest innovations at FESPA Digital
Brand-new
products on display at Mutoh’s booth will be the Viper Extreme dye
sublimation printer, the ValueJet Hybrid bio
solvent printer as well as a new series of aqueous inkjet printers called the
ValueJet water based series. Visitors will also be
able to discover the Zephyr 65 UV printer and to explore the multiple
benefits of Mutoh’s proprietary Intelligent Interweaving technology (i²), now
standard on all Mutoh piezo inkjet printers. Mutohs
new Viper Extreme printer family is suited for transfer sublimation printing
(on paper), for transfer to fabric or transfer to object, as well as for
direct sublimation printing (coated closed polyester fabric). Available in
65” and 88” widths, the Viper Extreme printers are targeted at businesses
focusing on volume production of soft sign banners for indoor use and/or
short term outdoor use. The ValueJet Hybrid is a
64” wide inkjet printer capable of printing onto both roll-to-roll and rigid
substrates. ValueJet Hybrid utilizes a non petro-chemical based ink, originating from corn. A heated
air knife system blowing hot air onto the prints made will promote quick drying
of the bio solvent ink and ensure that prints are dry when they come off the
printer. Compactly designed and easy-to-use, the Mutoh ValueJet
aqueous printer series is targeted at print providers focusing on production
of indoor prints.
FESPA
Digital: Hall 1, booth A30
More information: www.mutoh.eu
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8) Neolt shows product innovation at FESPA Digital
Known as
an innovative manufacturer of value-for-money hardware solutions for
large-format printing and print finishing, NEOLT lives up to its reputation
by showing the new 6-color version of the SuperJet-MR
3200 roll-to-roll UV printer at FESPA Digital. This printer offers beautiful
quality, good speed and productivity. In addition to this, NEOLT will show an
entirely new textile trimmer with a heatable (up to
360°C) rotary blade. Of course the successful online trimmer XY Matic Trim 165 will be on show, as well as NEOLT
solutions for laminating, welding and eyeletting.
FESPA
Digital: Hall 1, booth H40
More information: www.neolt.it
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9) m print: Its first UV digital inkjet printer – m print SP2 100
m
print, a specialist manufacturer of pad printing machines and thermal
transfer printers, has introduced its first UV digital inkjet printer. The m
print SP2 100 is highly flexible and is equipped with the innovative Xaar 1001 greyscale printhead. It is designed to quickly and economically
print variable designs onto a wide range of promotional items, as well as
industrial parts for automotive, medical and other applications. The full-colour (CMYK + white or spot colour)
SP2 100 system prints excellent quality text and graphics onto both flat and
3-D objects up to 250mm in height. Compared with traditional methods, the
productivity of the single-pass m print SP2 100 is high. It can print up to
400mm/second over a scalable width from 70mm to 250mm. Inkjet printing gives
a high degree of flexibility enabling ad-hoc print runs and personalisation on-demand, while the non-contact printing
process ensures product protection. The additional print unit for
pre-printing opaque white enables vivid colour
prints on dark or coloured substrates. The SP2 100
is manufactured by m print at its advanced new manufacturing facilities in Baiersbronn, Germany.
FESPA
Digital: Hall 7, booth M88
More information: www.mprint.biz
and www.xaar.com
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10) Mimaki: UJV-160 UV LED curing hybrid printer
Mimaki
Engineering Co Ltd. is proud to announce the enhanced version of its UV LED
curing hybrid printer UJV-160 for roll and rigid substrates featuring
substantially more robust tables that can accommodate heavier media weights.
The UJV-160 is the first hybrid large format printer using UV LED (Light
Emitting Diodes) curing technology and is shipping since last August. The
flexible inks that have been developed jointly with 3M Corporation stretch
standalone up to 200 percent. The inks are suited for printing and post-processing
including bending without ink cracks for applications such as fleet markings
and vehicle wraps. In addition Mimaki has developed
hard UV LED curing ink. The upgraded UJV-160 now announced can accommodate
rigid media of up to 12 kg (until recently 2 kg) thus providing for print on
substrates such as acrylic and aluminum compound boards used by the signage
and display industry. With this upgrade Mimaki
broadens the application possibilities of its award-winning UJV-160 even
further.
FESPA
Digital: Hall 1, booth B70 and C65
More information: www.mimakieurope.com
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11) Roland DG: New product series at FESPA Digital
A
highlight will be the upgraded FP-740 sublimation printer. This highly versatile
printer now features Roland Intelligent Pass Control and offers the
possibility of calibration “on the fly”. Furthermore, the FP-740 can be
customized to meet the needs of the client. Clients can choose a take-up
systems and ink refilling systems that’s perfectly suited for the production
of a specific application. Direct textile printing is another possibility of
the upgraded FP-740. For the second year in a row, Roland DG will show a huge
variety of applications in a Gallery. Applications are e.g. sportswear,
seats, decoration items. R-Wear is another
interesting application. This is a combination of specific software and
Roland machines used to personalize garments, gifts, accessories and more. At
FESPA Digital, Roland DG will give extra attention to its Care program, which
is one of the company’s cornerstones. The Care concept encompasses among
other things the service and maintenance contracts, the help desk, the
trainings of the Roland DG Academy and the Creative Center. With this Care program, Roland
DG wants to deliver additional services to its clients and build a long-term
relationship with them. Clients can rely on Roland DG to help them transform
their imagination into reality. FESPA Digital: Hall
1, booth C150
More information: www.rolanddg.be
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12) Tepede Graphics: TeckStorm XL R UV-Flatbed
 Tepede Graphics got extreme good positive feedback about
outstanding behavior of prints on glass, steel and ceramics done by TeckStorm with Tecklok ink.
Samples will be exhibit at Teckwin´s booth on FESPA
Digital even TeckStorm XL R. TeckStorm
and TeckStorm XL are now available with roll to
roll option, so even long prints can be done automatically on flexible media.
The maximum print width is 1.8 m with TeckStorm and
1.35 m with TeckStorm XL. TeckStorm
printer family including the MinoTeck UV printer
(65 x 91 cm) can be equipped with CMYK+2W, CMYK+4W for highest flexibility or
even 2CMYK for high speed. Even varnish is available. The maximum thickness
of board and objects is 50 mm with TeckStorm and
150 mm with TeckStorm XL. In total there are 4 ink
types available: TeckJet for most graphic
application, TeckLok for best adhesion without need
for priming on glass, steel, ceramics, TeckStretch
for printing on stretchable media like leather and TeckFlex
for printing on plastics for post vacuum forming.
FESPA Digital: Hall 1, booth H50
More information: www.tepede-graphics.com or info@tepede-graphics.com
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13) Graphics One launches GO RIO TX Printer
Graphics
One, LLC (GO), developer and international distributor dedicated to providing
innovative, high quality products to digital imaging professionals is
launching the new GO RIO TX. The high performance, highly enhanced 42-inch
direct-to-fabric printer was developed specifically for the flag and banner
market. With the tremendous growth of companies wanting to print brilliant
saturated images directly on fabrics, Graphics One introduced the GO RIO TX
during the ISA. The RIO TX has been modified to image on multiple types of
fabric with integrated high performance ink delivery system, fabric drying
system and fabric media handling system. Further, the RIO TX can also image
on paper offering the ability to do both direct-to-fabric and paper transfer.
Used with GO's Xtreme
Ink, the printer will initially be focused on customers who need fully
saturated polyester flags and banners. GO will be introducing a new ink later
in the year for the RIO TX which will also image on uncoated cotton, nylon,
wool and a variety of other fabrics. GO's RIO TX comes bundled with Wasatch SoftRIP for RIO, new ink delivery system, fabric drying
system and fabric media handling system. Graphics One also offers an optional
44-inch Sublimator for curing imaged fabrics.
More information: www.graphicsone.com
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14) GBC: Professional laminating and binding systems
GBC-Professional
will present its range of cost effective laminating-solutions for the
wide-format and on-demand market at FESPA Digital. The company will showcase
its new high productivity laminating system – the GBC 3052. Furthermore GBC
will demonstrate the compact laminating system Catena along with its latest
exciting range of supplies – GBC Digital Lay Flat plus the new OPP Digital
Film. Next to that the company will demonstrate the punching and binding
systems Magnapunch, MP2500iX and unique P2000. With
these systems GBC-Professional can offer complete finishing-solution out of
one hand for print companies.
FESPA
Digital: Hall 1, booth B100
More information: www.gbceurope.com
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15) Zünd: G3 Cutter in two new configurations
Zünd is
presenting several new and innovative additions to their product line at
FESPA Digital. Attendees will have an opportunity to see Zünd
G3 high-performance cutters in two amazing new configurations. The G3
3XL-1600 will be presented to the public for the first time. This 3,2m wide
machine will be set up for cutting and trimming super-wide, printed rolls.
Another remarkable feature of the new G3 cutter will show off its best, "green"
side: an integrated, variable vacuum generator that delivers only as much
vacuum as required by any given cutting operation. In addition, Zünd will be introducing a brand-new, semi-automated
production workflow on a G3 M-1600. The system combines conveyorized
material transport with table extensions for loading and, optionally,
off-loading. A built-in guide guarantees perfect placement of sheets or
boards every time. This setup turns G3 into a high-volume production system,
making it possible to cut non-stop while freeing up the operator to perform
other tasks. Also being demonstrated for the first time is the latest version
of Zünd’s V-cut tool. This cutting device can
deliver cuts at four different angles, making it possible to fold very thick,
rigid materials into an amazing array of shapes. With this tool at hand, the
potential for new applications is truly beyond limits.
FESPA
Digital: Hall 1, booth C28
More information: www.zund.com
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16) SETeMa: A new developed Porta-Wash line
SETeMa will shown at FESPA Digital is
the new developed Porta-Wash line for the
washing-off of digital printed textile. In the Porta-Wash
line the vacuum slit system pre-dries the fabric evenly to a wet-pickup as
low as 30% relative to fabric-weight. When used in combination with the Portafix Universal steam-dryer, additionally up to 80% of
the drying energy will be reused for pre-heating of the cold fresh water in
the Porta-Wash. To obtain the highest energy
efficiency each Porta-Wash module is additionally
equipped with a counter-flow heat exchanger between the fresh water and hot
waste water, air recirculation at the vacuum system and thermally isolated
walls. The Porta-Wash line use recycled and a
calculated fresh soft water amount with a minimum of only 2.5 l/min (at 2.5 m
width), based on the (dye) pollution in the washer for an optimal washing
result with a minimum of water usage. SETeMa
produces all of its products in 3 cloth widths: 1.85 m, 2.50 m and 3.40 m.
Marketing and sales activities of SETeMa are
handled by 2-some.
FESPA
Digital: Hall 7, booth M18
More information: www.setema.com or
www.2-some.com
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17) CRUSE: Portable Large Format Scanners for Museums
CRUSE
GmbH is a leader in the development and manufacture of specialised
scanning systems for digitising originals. In the
past, valuable museum exhibits and stock items where not allowed to move or
change locations for insurance reasons. From now on these valuable objects
can be digitised directly in the museum. The new
Museum Scanner CS-220 ST MS is portable, has easy handling and is very user
friendly. It guarantees excellent picture quality even with large formats of
up to 2 meter x 3 meter and even at the peripheral areas. The Cruse company
is famous for the faithful texture and vivid illustration of the original. A
sophisticated lighting system, with Low UV cold lamps, illuminates the
original with different modes and allows an almost 1:1 reproduction. In
addition, the newly developed vertical synchronous table has the advantage
that no object (camera, lighting, etc.) is attached over the valuable
exhibit. There is simply no possibility that anything can damage the
original.
FESPA
Digital: Hall 1, booth A77
More information: www.crusescanner.com
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18) Contex: New productivity specificationsy
Contex announced
the inclusion of a new standard for measuring the productivity of its' Contex and Vidar scanners. This
new standard measures productivity by number of completed scans in a
specified period of time. While inches-per-second is still the accepted
standard for large format scanners, many scanner users appreciate a more
practical measurement regarding the scanner's productivity. Contex's completed-scans-per-hour provides a more
accurate representation of scanner speed and productivity. Wide format
scanners need to transfer lots of image data to a computer – especially when
scanning in color or high resolution. Contex's
no-compromise SD and HD series scanners with xDTR
(Extended Data Transfer Rate) can scan wider documents in higher resolutions
without the scanner stopping or slowing down due to slow data transfer. This
raises the overall productivity of the scanner – most visible when measured
in completed-scans-per-hour. Contex continues to
list inches-per-second in their specifications as well, so that large format
users have two distinct specifications for easy comparison of Contex scanners to other scanners. The following Contex series models include the new productivity
specifications: SD4400, HD3600, HD4200, and HD5400.
More information: www.contex.com
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19) EskoArtwork: New workflow and digital finishing solutions
EskoArtwork will demonstrate a strong and innovative portfolio of leading
products for POP, signs and displays at FESPA Digital 2009. Highlights will
be the European introduction of SignUp Auto, a SignUp brand extension for fully automatic nesting and
production control of sign and display jobs, and the new Kongsberg XP series
equipped with the i-cut
vision control system and a loading table for semi-automatic production. At
the show, Guy Caputo – world record holder in speed racing – will be
demonstrating the record-breaking speed and performance of the Kongsberg XP
table. Other EskoArtwork best in class products for
sign and display finishing are on display with live demonstrations. Company
experts will be on hand to demonstrate and explain the solutions. Other EskoArtwork solutions will be available for display, such
as ArtiosCAD, which allows designers to create
structural designs of POP materials, the Studio toolkit for boxes and flexibles that adds design power to Adobe Illustrator,
and Visualizer, delivering exceptional virtual
views of a POP designs on a computer monitor. All of these products are
popular CAD to graphics links that EskoArtwork has
developed for designers over many years.
FESPA
Digital: Hall 1, booth C125
More information: www.esko.com
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20) Xaar inkjet technology drives innovation at FESPA Digital
Xaar,
leading independent printhead manufacturer and
FESPA Global Technology Partner, shows its full range of binary and greyscale inkjet printheads at
FESPA Digital, including the European debut of two new next generation binary
printheads. Market interest in Xaar's
ground-breaking greyscale printheads
is huge and manufacturers have quickly developed leading edge printers to maximise their capabilities. This is demonstrated in the
high number of new Xaar-enabled printers being
shown at FESPA Digital this year. The launch of the new entry-level,
high-speed Xaar Electron and the new premium print
quality, high-productivity, Xaar Proton, set new
standards in wide and grand-format printing performance. They are ideal for
the production of indoor and outdoor graphics printed on a variety of
materials including: paper, PVC, film, mesh fabrics and vinyl. Visitors visiting
the Xaar stand, where them will receive an easy
reference map, showing them exactly where to find Xaar
technology at the show.
FESPA
Digital: Hall 7, booth M80
More information: www.xaar.com
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21) Caldera integrates new N-Color print engine
 Caldera
Graphics, French software editor leader in large format imaging and
production workflow, has implemented full featured N-Color management to its
RIP software portfolio for Epson and Canon printers. The new Caldera N-Color
print engine manages both orange and green inks in addition to the CMYK and
light inks. The new print engine enables printers to exploit the full gamut
potential of their N-Color printer devices. With variable-size droplets
management through Caldera, printers will achieve more accurate colors,
better color gradation and resolution with all those combinations. The
Caldera RIP is Pantone licensed for accurate spot color matching and offers
full support for ICC output profiles, thus ensuring precise color output
predictability and a wider color palette. EasyMedia,
Caldera's integrated color management, color calibration and profile making
solution, is now also N-Color optimized.
FESPA Digital: Hall 1, booth C71
More information: www.caldera.eu
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22) ONYX Graphics: Efficient and contemporary workflow solutions
 ONYX
Graphics will be displaying its print business workflow solutions for the
digital color printing marketplace at the FESPA Digital. Aside from the ONYX
RIP Solutions ProductionHouse, PosterShop
and RIPCenter, ONYX will be also starring ONYX PrepEdge Pro, the latest addition to its product
portfolio. ONYX PrepEdge Pro is a fast
RIP-independent job preparation solution for large format printing. It is
designed specifically for large format workflows that reduce job preparation
time and media waste, and increases throughput and productivity for print
service providers. ONYX PrepEdge Pro is
RIP-independent, includes a full PDF Editor and runs on Mac OS X 10.4 or
higher, Windows XP or Windows Vista platforms. Stop by the ONYX booth to
learn everything about “Efficient and Contemporary Workflow Solutions for
Large Format Digital Printing”. See ONYX Products in action, join one of
their ONYX PrepEdge Pro live demos and discover
their trade show special promotions.
FESPA Digital: Hall 1, booth D90
More information: www.onyxgfx.com
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23) SA International: Flexi 8.6v2 and PhotoPRINT
6.1v2 released
 SA
International (SAi), leading provider of Solutions
for the Professional Sign Making, Large Format Digital Printing and CAD/CAM
for CNC Machining Industries, releases Flexi 8.6v2 and PhotoPRINT
6.1v2 for Microsoft Windows. The newest Flexi and PhotoPRINT
update integrates key customer feedback, important enhancements and new
features including: The ability to create multiple contour paths, customize
path styles, assign colors to each path and adjust different settings for
each contour. Improvements for Ink Split in the Color Profiler, including
better default settings, greater control over smoothing and the ability to
import information. The release also includes Enhancements to SO Diffusion
that make this revolutionary dithering pattern faster and even more accurate.
This new release is now shipping with all new Flexi and PhotoPRINT
packages for Microsoft Windows XP and Vista. It is
available as a free update to customers operating Flexi 8.5 for Windows or
later. Registered users with earlier software versions qualify for special
upgrade pricing.
More information: www.SAintl.biz
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24) BARBIERI: Entry-level model of Spectro LFP
RT
BARBIERI
electronic launches the entry-level model Spectro
LFP Basic. It takes part of Spectro LFP family and
grants the same high measuring quality as the Spectro
LFP RT. The Spectro LFP Basic differs from his big
brother “RT” as the measuring aperture is fixed at 6mm, it effects reflective
measurements only. The Spectro LFP Basic can be
upgraded easily to “RT” version with all his special features such as transmissive readings and switchable
measuring aperture. The Spectro LFP Basic offers
the possibility to get an entry-level model of the best in class color
measuring device Spectro LFP RT at lower costs but
full flexibility. The Spectro LFP Basic will be
shown for the first time at FESPA Digital. BARBIERI will also showcase their
recently launched Spectro Swing and Spectro LFP Series 2.
FESPA
Digital: Hall 1, booth J75
More information: www.BARBIERIelectronic.com
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25) GMG is partnering with HP and Mimaki at
FESPA Digital
GMG will
be exhibiting on FESPA Digital in hall 1 on stand number C70 (Hewlett Packard) and on stand
number B70 (Mimaki Europe B.V.). "The
future is digital" – GMG subscribes to this motto demonstrating
innovative software solutions to be utilized in the context of Hewlett
Packard and Mimaki Europe B.V. products. The main
focus will be on GMG color management solutions. "GMG is proud of being
present at the FESPA Digital for the first time. Over the recent years, our
products have been well established in the traditional proofing and color
management business. More and more customers however use a heterogeneous
production environment, e.g. offset and digital printing in parallel.
Experience has shown that also in these cases our customers benefit greatly
from the automatic color conversions via GMG ColorServer",
says Jawdatt Mawassii,
Vice President Strategy & Business Development at GMG.
More information: www.gmgcolor.com
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26) Bordeaux: UV Ink for HP Expedio and Tempo – PLASMA PlFx
 Bordeaux
completed a successful launch of UV inks designed for the HP Expedio and Tempo UV printers. “Providing perfectly
matched ink to the original ink is a substantial requirement in the wide
format UV ink market”, claims Dror Mualem VP Sales of Bordeaux. The PlFx
UV ink for HP Expedio expands the Plasma ink
family, Bordeaux’s
PLASMA UV ink range, and features a unified ink, which is suitable for rigid
and flexible applications. The Plasma ink incorporates Bordeaux’s
proprietary feature, the Mix & Match technology which has already been
implemented on other Bordeaux
solutions. “The ink posed a true challenge for us”, explains Dr. Michael Letuchi, Head of the UV ink research team, “since it
required that we create an ink, which on the one hand matches the original
ink and on the other hand fulfils other demands, some imposed by the users
and others imposed by Bordeaux’s
marketing team. The users demanded inks that are glossy, with high optical
density and wide color gamut yet low odor with a wide substrate range
adhesion and stable, long indoor and outdoor durability.” Bordeaux’s
R&D Division directed their efforts to incorporate all these parameters
in a single unified ink for both rigid and flexible applications. The
Bordeaux Plasma UV ink amongst its quality features also eliminate the need
for the flushing process which in these printers is lengthy, costly and time
consuming, the company says. Meet Bordeaux
at FESPA Digital: Hall 1, booth D68
More Information: www.c-m-y-k.com
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27) Cham Paper Group: EXTERIO – New
Outdoor Paper Line
 Cham Paper Group’s new Digital Imaging Division will
launch its new Outdoor Paper Line EXTERIO at FESPA Digital. The versatile,
full range of products is suitable for all outdoor applications, including
special grades for mega-scrollers, light boxes and
billboards. All EXTERIO grades deliver excellent printing results combining
outstanding wet-strength properties with supreme tear and flexcrack
resistance. Tailor-made to the requirements of both, digital printers and
media owners, Cham Paper Group has successfully
developed a versatile, environmentally-friendly product range offering high
quality grades for eco/mild solvent, real solvent and UV curable printing.
Several years of research have permitted Cham Paper
Group to develop high performance wet-strength inkjet papers by investing in
a new coating technology: Curtain Coating. Several layers of the most
innovative inkjet coatings are applied to the wetstrength
base paper producing inkjet papers with a very homogeneous formation and a
near perfect surface. Cham Paper Group installed
this new coater on a production scale in their Swiss Mill in February this
year, investing a total of 13 Mio. Euros.
FESPA Digital: Hall 1, booth C61
More information: www.qualimage.ch und www.cham-paper-group.com
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28) ASLAN glass decoration films in
two new designs
ASLAN
expands its wide range of glass decoration films: on the one hand the cool
silvery appearing ice-etched-effect, on the other the classy sandblast look.
Both films create impressive effects on glass surfaces. In addition the user
has the convenience of being able to choose between the new Dryapply technology for dry application and the classic
adhesive system for wet application. With its especially developed Dryapply technology, ASLAN offers a major advantage:
simple, bubble-free, dry application on any glass surface. A honeycomb
structure in the release liner creates air channels in the adhesive, enabling
bubbles to be simply smoothed out, and guarantees problem-free, dry
application without using any water. In addition to the very easy and quick
application method, another plus is that the application tape can be removed
as soon as the film has been applied. There’s no more waiting and no cleaning
is required after application, which means user save a huge amount of time.
Furthermore, this cutting edge technology, allows primarily the untrained
users to make professional job of applying self-adhesive films. The films are
offered with a width of 1.26 m.
More information: www.ASLAN-schwarz.com
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29) Hexis launches new cast vinyl films at
FESPA Digital
Hexis
will show an all-new cast film combined with Hex’Press
adhesive technology specially designed for full vehicle wraps. The new
HX20000 combines a double-layered 80µm cast vinyl film with a solvent-based
adhesive and a structured PE liner with Hex’Press
technology that allows convenient air egress during application. It is
particularly recommended for long-term outdoor applications and for vehicle
full wraps. Also on show will be the enhanced HX100WG2, a 50µm cast vinyl
film with a grey structured adhesive compound that makes the product repositionable during application allowing easy
elimination of creases and air bubbles. The HX100WG1 is for solvent and
eco-solvent inkjet printers and features an embossed PE liner and an
extremely conformable vinyl formulation that makes it the first choice for
printed vehicle wraps.
FESPA
Digital: Hall 1, booth G140
More information: www.hexisgroup.com
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30) Starflex: Starflex
Phthalate free PVC Banners now available
Known as
the manufacturer of supreme quality banners, Starflex
is now launching a full range of Phthalate free PVC Banner. According to the
European legislation on REACH, Phthalate, most commonly used plasticizer in
the PVC industry, is listed as Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) which
the industry needs to notify European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) before 1
June, 2011
and apply for the authorization. Starflex is ready
to produce the entire existent product range in Phthalate free under the name
of Starflex Phthalate Free. All the downstream
users of Starflex can buy and sell their PVC banner
with no worry on harmful substance for human, with no worry on authorization
procedure to ECHA. FESPA Digital: Hall 1, booth F158
More information: www.star-flex.com
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31) Georg+Otto Friedrich: New opaque Block-out material
The
already known Block-Out material 6659KMx2 got a further development and is
now available in a new version which allows direct printing with sublimation
inks. The blocking layer of this material avoid the colour break through on the other material side, so that user
can print on both material sides with direct or transfer printing method with
sublimation inks. The new material, which is available with textile structure
(7137BHx2) and also with shiny surface (6659BHx2)
can be used for high quality banner applications. The textile structure
material (7137BHx2) will be on show at FESPA Digital
at the booth of Monti Antonio (hall 1, booth E150).
More information: www.g-o-friedrich.com
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32) Printing Carpets: New Dye sublimation carpet and printable Floor vinyl
Solvent-,
UV- and sublimation carpet Specialist Printing Carpets has created a new
floor graphic called Floor Vinyl de LUXE. This high printed material by UV
comes on rolls of 25 x 200 wide, the ink will not come of after its printed by the UV- inks. Their current customer line
has seen this and printed there first rolls with an amazing result. This
gives print houses the possibilities to print and give guaranty on a longer
durability even with high traffic on this brand new vinyl. Printing Carpets
is specialized in producing and supplying carpets and floor vinyl’s for the
solvent UV and sublimation market. They also introduced a brand new Dye-sub
carpet called XXL. Ask for a free sample sales@printingcarpets.com.
More information: www.printingcarpets.com
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33) Neschen: Focus on CA certified digital print media and Interior Design
The Neschen AG appearance at FESPA Digital will be
highlighted by the recently founded Color Alliance (CA). The close union of these
internationally active RIP and print-media manufacturers has set itself the
goal of achieving high production reliability in large format inkjet printing
as part of a total system solution. The latest tested profiles can be called
up from the ColorBase database for almost all the Neschen media round the clock via the Internet. When one colour profile is replaced by another, registered users
are notified by e-mail about the update. This service, which keeps print
profiles which are suitable for all commonly used printer, RIP and digital Neschen print media combinations, is available free of
charge from the coating specialist at neschen.color-base.com. Another
highlight of Neschen at the fair are
the CA digital print media which have already been successfully launched on
the market, particularly in the area of display media. Already in the product
range for more than a year, Interior Design has become a real success story. Neschen digital print wallpapers, which are available in
different textures and can be printed with individual motifs, can be used for
a wide variety of applications, e.g. for decorating electronic markets,
bakeries, fast-food chains, department stores or hotels and offices. The Neschen exhibition stand is therefore decorated with
digital wallpaper which gives it an individual touch.
FESPA
Digital: Hall 1, booth C50
More information: www.neschen.com
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34) Julius Heywinkel presents its latest
development: CA inkjet textiles
Color Alliance
(CA) member Julius Heywinkel GmbH will give its
brand new CA certified inkjet textiles centre stage on its trade fair stand.
The textiles are based on a standardised coating
which drastically reduces the number of colour
profiles. They simplify production processes and, moreover, ensure maximum
process reliability. To optimise process
reliability for printing service providers, dealers, print buyers and end
users working with heytex printing media in the
field of large format inkjet printing, these media will henceforth be
classified as “CA certified” or “CA approved”. All of these inkjet textiles,
which are up to five metres wide and go by the
brand name heytex “digitex”,
feature the same standardised CA coating. The
comprehensive CA concept integrates them into a workflow which takes in
everything from manufacture to ready end product. This development means that
colour commitment and reproducibility can be
ensured anywhere in the world. In order to provide the same assurance of
process reliability, the company’s well-established heytex
sign products now bear the “CA approved” label. This means that although
these digital inkjet media feature a different coating, they can be
seamlessly integrated into the CA workflow on the basis of specially adapted
print profiles.
FESPA
Digital: Hall 1, booth D110
More information: www.heytex.com
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35) Natura Media Europe: New product range of wide format digital media
Natura
Media Europe is presenting a comprehensive range of its standard and new
product range at FESPA Digital. Natura Media’s
standard ranges cover media for Waterbased, Dye and
Pigmented inks. The newer ranges, for which Natura
Media already built itself an excellent name-value in Japan and USA, cover the Waterbased
inkjet Micro-Porous coated glossy media dedicated to the new generation of
pigmented inks and the very wide range of super dry solvent and ECO solvent
inkjet media. Natura Media Europe S.A. is
established end November 2008 in Mons, Belgium, as a wholly owned subsidiary of Natura Media Inc., South Korea. Natura
Media is a developer of advanced materials corresponding to customers’
various demands for wide format inkjet media, and has achieved prominent
performances in Digital Printing Media and Coating Materials through
continuous investment in R&D.
FESPA
Digital: Hall 7, booth M60
More information: www.naturamedia.co.kr
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36) SEAL Graphics: AquaSEAL 610 Heavy Duty
SEAL Graphics
has announced the availability of AquaSEAL 610, a
water-based Gloss liquid laminate specially developed to meet the demands of
eco-solvent and UV-ink printed graphics. The AS 610 solution provides a
durable coating that enhances and protects both indoor and outdoor displays
produced on a variety of substrates. The single component formulation offers
protection against abrasion, UV, water and chemical damage for up to five
years. As such, it is considered to be ideal for a range of applications including
fleet graphics, truck-side curtains, outdoor signage, vinyl banners,
billboards and backlit displays that are all subject to harsh environmental
and physical conditions. In addition to eco-solvent and UV-curable inks,
AS610 is also suitable for use with full solvent and some dye-based inks.
FESPA
Digital: Hall 1, booth C60
More information: www.sealgraphics.com
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37) Drytac on display with the ´Green´product range
At this
year’s FESPA Digital, Drytac will be proudly
displaying their ‘Green’ product range, including the Eco-Friendly bamboo
retractable Panda Stand and Panda L-Stand. The units are made from 90%
renewable resources with a low impact agro-forestry product that offers a
natural choice to the increasing “green orientation” of business. FESPA
visitors will be able to get a firsthand look at Drytac’s
new generation of Liquid Coating Systems, including the launch of their new
wide-format liquid laminator, the XL80. Drytac’s
liquid laminators provide a finishing solution for virtually any printing
application in the wide format, fine art/giclée,
fleet marking, banner, on-demand printing or
photography markets. These liquid coaters produce virtually no waste and
therefore have less impact on the environment than traditional finishing
solutions. The brand new DES-4 Foam edging system will also be being launched
at the show. This innovative machine eliminates the need to keep large stock
of different color boards, as it facilitates application of Drytac PVC and ABS edging on boards in a variety of
colors, including red, blue, black and chrome. Also featuring this year, are Drytac’s environmentally aware range of overlaminating films.
FESPA
Digital: Hall 4, booth J30
More information: www.drytac.co.uk
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38) Spandex: Display and fixing
products from Kunstdünger
Spandex
has extended its comprehensive sign systems and display offering to include
the high-quality fixings, fastenings and display products from Italian
manufacturer Kunstdünger. Spandex is set to offer
six of Kunstdünger’s smart, Italian-designed
product ranges, which include wall and ceiling fittings, as well as stylish
suspended cable systems. Along with a high-quality creative design, each
product range delivers versatile functionality, which together combine to provide an exceptionally individual look to
finished signs and displays. Spandex’s new Kunstdünger
ranges comprise: Fisso wall mounted fixings and
stand offs; Fisso ceiling and panel fixings; two
Fly suspended cable systems; the Monsterframe
banner tensioning system; the Pressto rigid panel
display system; and the Bannerblock suspended
banner display system.
More information: www.spandex.com
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39) EasySIGN and Mutoh: Workflow for sticker production
EasySIGN
B.V. based in Hapert, The Netherlands and Mutoh
Europe N.V. based in Oostende, Belgium, have
developed a smooth cut-through feature for the SC-PRO cutting plotter.
Stickers can now be removed from the vinyl, immediately after they have been
cut. The sticker production will be geared up immediately. The process is as
follows, the vinyl will be cut twice. Initially the plotter cuts the
stickers. Afterwards the knife force of the plotter will be raised
automatically and the vinyl will be cut for the second time. During this
second cutting session, the vinyl will also be cut through the backing paper.
Small bridges, included within the cutting contour lines, will prevent the
stickers to get separated from the vinyl. When the cutting job is completed
the stickers can be taken out of the vinyl instantly. Manual production
tools, e.g. a pair of scissors, will no longer be needed. The workflow is
integrated within the EasySIGN Power Pack Mutoh
edition. This version of the EasySIGN software
contains the entire print & cut workflow for sticker production. The EasySIGN Power Pack Mutoh edition is provided within the
box together with every SC-PRO cutting plotter.
More information: www.easysign.com and www.mutoh.be
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40) Gandinnovations: Jeti Fleet was the spotlight at ISA
Significant
sales totaling close to 75 printers preserves Gandinnovations
position as a industry leader and declares it as the
company to watch for new technology, the company reports. “Sales orders are
still coming in, we may have 100 sales contracts signed by next week!”
exclaims James Gandy, President of Technology and Engineering for Gandinnovations. “We celebrated our 2,000th printer at
the show and demonstrated the top performers in our fleet and I’m not kidding
we may reach the 3,000 mark by the next ISA show.” Months before the actual
show, rumors flew wildly of exhibitors dropping out of the show due to the
current recession, though many prevailed with record sales due to pushing
forward with not only their company in mind, but the economic concerns of
their customers. The company’s newest models, the Jeti
3324; the Aquajet, Jeti
3348 JetSpeed; and the 1224 Nanojet2, all performed
efficiently, environmentally sound and nonstop for the exhibition floor.
FESPA
Digital: Hall 1, booth A40
More information: www.gandinnovations.com
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41) 3M: Graphic films and overlaminates with
Performance Guarantee
 The
Commercial Graphics Division of diversified technology company 3M has
introduced a new warranty service for its graphic films and overlaminates to meet the high quality standards of the
European image graphics market. Performance Guarantee adds value for graphics
converters by assuring quality, durability and longevity of 3M media used in
combination with the printer manufacturers’ original inks. It is available
for a wide range of piezo print platforms for varying interior, exterior
large-format digital print applications, including fleet signage. As a result
of comprehensive testing, approved 3M films and overlaminates
are guaranteed to be free of media induced artifacts that can cause misprints
and are guaranteed to adhere to recommended substrates. The typical
qualification process of printers and inks with 3M films and overlaminates takes four to five months but varies
according to the material combinations and applications as detailed on 3M’s web
site. To qualify for the Performance Guarantee, the graphics must be
installed according to 3M recommendations. The warranty service covers the
replacement cost of 3M materials only and does not cover image fade,
cracking, peeling or any other performance issues.
More information: www.3m.co.uk/performanceguarantee
or www.3M.eu/graphicsolutions
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42) Color Alliance radically develops its position
 The
Color Alliance (CA) announces some renowned additions just in time for FESPA
Digital. Alongside Neschen AG and Julius Heywinkel GmbH, the newly formed cooperative group now
also includes printing media manufacturer Mitsubishi International, Bamberger
Kaliko and wallpaper manufacturer Erfurt & Sohn. Software
manufacturer Colorgate is also on board. In line
with expectations the Color Alliance has been reinforced and thus develops
its international position on the market. The five internationally active
printing media manufacturers and the software manufacturer have united under
the roof of the Color Alliance to guarantee the standardization of printing
results in the area of large format (LXXL) inkjet printing. The Color Alliance presents its CA solutions at FESPA
Digital on the stands of CA partners Heywinkel
(Hall 1, Stand D110) and Neschen (Hall 1, Stand
C50), where visitors will be able to learn more about the CA workflow
and products as well as the members of the Color Alliance.
More information: www.color-alliance.com
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43) ColorGATE: EDP Award 2009 as Best RIP solution for wide format
PRODUCTIONSERVER5,
the ColorGATE digital printing solution, was
selected by the European Digital Press Association (EDP) as the best software
for “RIP solutions for wide format”. After receiving this outstanding honor,
the ColorGATE flagship is now immediately
authorized to bear the coveted EPD Award logo as the “BEST RIP SOLUTION FOR
WIDE FORMAT OF THE YEAR 2009”. The EDP Awards honor the best and most
innovative digital press products of the past twelve months that outdo the
competition in terms of innovation, quality, value
for money and user friendliness. Flexibility, reliability and speed in
production still stand for perfection in digital printing and press services
today. According to these standards, ColorGATE
technology now offers the universal PRODUCTIONSERVER, already in its fifth
generation, providing cross-system RIP software for every type of digital
printing application (LFP – Large Format Printing, screen printing film
creation, proofing, photo and fine art, professional processing, including cutting).
More information: www.colorgate.com
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44) InteliCoat: MUSEO Fine art Silver Rag honored with AWARD
Museo
Fine Art, the preeminent brand of digital fine art media from InteliCoat Technologies, announced that its Museo brand Silver Rag was honored with the “Media,
8.5-by-11 inches” category award in the 14th Annual DIMA Digital Printer
Shoot-Out Awards. Judged in a controlled lighting environment by a panel of
expert judges, the DIMA Digital Printer Shoot-Out Award winners were
announced at PMA 2009 International Convention and Tradeshow. Museo Silver Rag combines a first-of-its-kind coating
with a long lasting 100% cotton, acid free furnish
that enables photographic artists to print and preserve work in an unmatched
way. In a related announcement, InteliCoat
Technologies Magiclée brand Verona 250 HD received
the “Media, Matte Only” category award in the DIMA Digital Printer Shoot-Out
Awards.
FESPA
Digital: Hall 1, booth B141
More information: www.MuseoFineArt.com and
www.magicinkjet.com
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45) ASLAN with new subsidiary in France
ASLAN,
Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG has taken a share in the French sales company KSM Sarl from 1 of January 2009. Hence the French market can
be served more intensely. Due to this local presence ASLAN is intending to
raise its market share significantly. As a subsidiary of ASLAN, KSM offers
the wide ASLAN product range of self-adhesive films “made in Germany” to the French specialized trade.
In addition to various kinds of coloured films,
stencil films, glass decoration films, digital printing and laminating films
the range includes ASLAN specials such as the coloured
metal-effect films, the glass decoration films with new Dryapply-technology,
illuminating films and many others. Additional information concerning ASLAN
and its wide range of products and services can be found on their webpage.
More information: www.ASLAN-schwarz.com
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46) FESPA: Results from FESPA world wide survey now available
FESPA has
completed its first World Wide Survey, a research initiative among the global
digital wide format print community. The web-based research was conducted in
partnership with InfoTrends, a leading graphic arts
industry research and consulting firm, and gathered data from over 340
respondents in more than 50 countries. This survey significantly increases
the scope and territorial reach of the research compared to FESPA’s previous Wide Survey, conducted in 2007 and
provides insight on market changes. Some highlights of the World Wide Survey
include the following: The worldwide market for printed graphics is worth
more than Euros 58 billion. Optimism remains high, with printers scoring an
average 7.5 out of a possible 10 on their optimism for the future of their
business. This is in line with the previous Survey’s findings, indicating
that printers are planning proactively for long-term recovery. Quality still
dominates the list of customer demands at 49%, followed by price (24%),
turnaround (12%) and new ideas (10%). Members of FESPA’s
national associations are entitled to receive a copy of the World Wide Survey
findings free of charge. The data is available to non-member companies and
industry suppliers for a fee and can be obtained from FESPA. The survey
findings are available in English only. For printers interested in discussing
the key findings from the World Wide Survey, FESPA’s
Marcus Timson will present these findings in a
Question & Answer session at FESPA Digital 2009. The session is at 12.30
on Thursday 14th May in the Digital Revolution Theatre. For more information
about FESPA’s World Wide Survey or to obtain a
copy, please contact Mandy Goldfinch at mandy.goldfinch@fespa.com
More information: www.fespa.com
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