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Dear readers, here
you will find something about interesting innovations and news about Large
Format Printing. 1) photokina: More than 90 percent of the
available space is booked
photokina
2008 from September 23 to 28, Cologne More information: www.photokina-cologne.com 2) viscom frankfurt 2008 enlarges exhibition areaviscom frankfurt is growing: Five months before opening, the International Trade Fair for Visual Communication can report a lively demand. Even at this early stage, the exhibiting companies have already booked an area ten percent larger than was the case for the previous event in 2006. So far, a total of 145 exhibitors from 17 countries have confirmed their stand booking. The organizers, Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH, are expecting 200 international exhibitors and 7,500 visitors from 30 countries. In addition to an extensive supporting program with numerous seminars, workshops, lectures and practical examples from the entire field of visual communication, viscom addresses topics such as Digital Signage and Industrial Inkjet Printing and presents a special show with innovative materials. After the successful premiere of the viscom INNOVATION AWARD this prize will be awarded again at viscom frankfurt 2008. viscom frankfurt 2008 from October
30 to November 1, Frankfurt exhibition centre, hall 3.0 More information:
www.viscom-messe.com Sincerely
Yours Susanne
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1) photokina: More than 90
percent of the available space is booked 2) viscom frankfurt 2008 enlarges exhibition area 3) Durst: New Rho 320R UV Inkjet printer 4) HP Designjet L65500 – First printer with new HP
Latex Inks 5) Mimaki: UJV-160 UV LED large format printer 6) Seiko presented at drupa the
ColorPainter H-104S 7) Océ Arizona 200 GT: Ticket to ride 8) Epson launched Stylus Pro 7900 und 9900 at drupa 9) Canon: High-speed printer for CAD and GIS market 10) Contex and Vidar launched SD Series 11) ColorGATE: QAM – Available for PRODUCTIONSERVER5 12) SAi sponsors Mutoh America’s Sign Shop Makeover
Contest II 13) PerfectProof PrintFactory: Banner, Poster and Sign
Production revisited 14) GMG presents GMG ColorProof o5 15) X-Rite and Epson: Automated remote proofing to
Large Format Printer 16) ColorArena: Portal for the display and analysis of
color measuring data 17) Caldera: Strategic partnership with PANTONE 18) Sihl: Four new types of paper for photorealistic
fine art prints 19) SEAL Graphics expanded its range of Print Shield
(PS) laminates 20) Berger: More than 7000 sqm Berger fabric printed at
drupa 21) Bob Mats: Some new products 22) Mehler Texnologies: New label for commitment to the
environment 23) Agfa Graphics: Successful drupa trade fair 24) GCC UV-curable inkjet printers received acclaim
from drupa attendees 25) TEPEDE and Teckwin: Successful drupa 26) EskoArtwork connects with success at drupa 27) STAEDTLER Ink Jet at drupa: Strong demand for water
based inks 28) Marabu: “Advanced Specialist
Printing“ 29) Spandex installs Europe’s First Gerber Solara ion 31) Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd. acquires nbn Industrie
GmbH 32) viscom italia: Record figures of exhibitors 33) drupa 2008 further develops its global significance |
3) Durst: New Rho 320R UV Inkjet printerDurst launched at drupa the new More information:
www.durst-online.com |
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Alphabetical index: Agfa Graphics (23),
Berger (20), Bob Mats (21), Caldera / Pantone (17), Canon (9), ColorArena (16), ColorGATE (11), Contex (10), drupa 2008 (33), Durst (3), Epson (8), EskoArtwork (26), GCC (24), GMG (14), HP (4), Marabu (28), Mehler Texnologies (22), Mimaki (5) (31), Neschen (30), Oce (7), PerfectProof (13), photokina 2008 (1), SAi (12), SEAL Graphics (19), Seiko (6), Sihl (18), Spandex (29), STAEDTLER (27), TEPEDE / Teckwin (25), viscom frankfurt 2008 (2), viscom italia (32), x-rite / Epson (15) |
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4) HP Designjet L65500 – First printer with new HP Latex InksHP presented at drupa the 104-inch HP Designjet L65500 printer;
it’s the first of a new category of large-format signage printers with HP
Latex Inks and HP Wide Scan Printing Technology. The L65500 has a resolution
up to 1200 x 600 dpi. Print service providers can expand their offerings with
this single, versatile printer that can produce a variety of outdoor and
indoor applications – from point-of-purchase displays, transit signage, wall
murals and exhibition graphics to vehicle graphics and fleet marking. Prints
produced with HP Latex Inks are odorless (printers using HP Latex Inks use
internal heaters to dry and cure the latex polymer film. Some substrates may
have inherent odor) and emit extremely low levels of volatile organic
compounds. No special ventilation is required to meet occupational exposure
limits, and there are no requirements for air discharge permits, facilitating
an improved printing environment. HP Latex Inks are not classified as
hazardous waste and are non-flammable and non-combustible. The inks also do
not produce ozone emissions during printing, contain no hazardous air
pollutants or sensitizers and comply with the industry-leading certification,
Nordic Swan. HP’s 14 new large-format media include five recyclable
substrates that are compatible with HP Latex Printing Technologies. Using a
new, proprietary HP media surface-treatment technology, HP Tyvek Banner and
HP High Density Polyethylene Reinforced Banner provide high image quality and
durability when printing with HP Latex Inks or HP low-solvent inks.The HP
Designjet L65500 is available early 2009. More information:
www.hp.com/go/designjetL65500 5) Mimaki: UJV-160 UV LED large format printerAnother innovation at the Mimaki booth on drupa was the prototype UJV-160 UV LED large format printer. While conventional UV curing is executed by UV lamps UV LED technology uses UV LED (Light Emitting Diodes) which at light ranges of between 365 and 395 nm cure the specifically sensitized inks. UV lamps need a high dose of energy and need to be cooled in order to cure the inks through properly whereby they emit lots of heat as well as sometimes ozone and VOC (Volatile Organic Components). All these negative effects of UV printing are reduced or eliminated with UV LED technology. The LED, which in contrast to conventional UV lamps can be switched on and off without any pre-heat and cool-down time, only emit low temperatures. Thus, only a small cooling element, cooling unit etc. is needed and the use of cooling fans etc. is eliminated. In case of a smaller print area than the full area of the printer, the UV LED lights are only switched on and off whenever they are needed thereby reducing energy costs. In addition UV LED technology does not emit ozone or VOC, which makes it far more environmentally friendly in comparison with conventional UV lamps. Danger from radiation is reduced as UV LED does not emit UV-B and UV-C rays. More information:
www.mimakieurope.com 6) Seiko presented at drupa the ColorPainter H-104S
Seiko I
Infotech Inc. (SIIT) presented at drupa the ColorPainter H-104S. The new
104-inch solvent inkjet printer has a printing speed of 55
sqm/hr with 8 colors while maintaining extremely high image quality and
density. This printer achieves this speed by utilizing 8 super-wide, piezo inkjet heads. The new inkjet heads offer
true 720 dpi resolution and bigger droplet sizes by firing multiple drops to
maximize ink density levels – even at high print speeds. The printer offers
new “mild solvent” ink set that has excellent color and adhesion. The H-104S
comes with 8 heads and can be configured two different ways: 8 colors with 1
head per color (Y, M, C, K, Lc, Lm, Grey and Light Grey ink colors) for
maximum image quality, or 4 colors with 2 heads per color (Y. M, C, K ink
colors) can almost double the speed 8 colors for maximum productivity. The
H-104S incorporates new features, “Smart Pass Technology” to optimize
pass-to-pass dot placement for smooth spot colors and gradients and
“Automatic head height adjustment” to ensure the best image quality. In
combination with these features as well as high speed and high ink density,
this printer meets requirements for professional quality outdoor graphics and
high volume users. The ColorPainter H-104S will be sold through SIIT channel
partners worldwide. SIIT expects to make an official product announcement for
the ColorPainter H-104S in early September and start shipping at the
beginning of October 2008 worldwide. More information: www.seiko-i.com 7) Océ Arizona 200 GT: Ticket to rideOcé announced at drupa the new Océ Arizona 200 GT, which delivers the same image quality as the Océ Arizona 250 GT but is configured for light production environments, making it accessible to print shops and sign makers with lower volume demands. The Océ Arizona 200 GT is based on the Océ Arizona 250 GT platform that combines a true flatbed architecture with a separate, dedicated roll-to-roll system. It can print onto rigid media up to 49” wide x 98” long x 1.89” thick. By adding the Roll Media Option, users can print onto flexible media up to 87” wide, in an automated and unattended manner. It uses Océ VariaDot imaging technology and four-color (CMYK) UV curable inks to produce near-photographic image quality at a true production print speed (sellable prints) of 9.3 sqm/hr. Contact the local Océ office for availability in your area. More information:
www.oce.com 8) Epson launched Stylus Pro 7900 und 9900 at drupaEpson launched the Stylus Pro 7900 and Stylus Pro 9900. An improved ink formulation, a new printer mechanism and a raft of new technologies make these two new additions to the Epson Stylus Pro range ideal for production and contract proofing, as well as the highest quality fine-art and photographic applications. They will also enable printers to extend their business into the demanding packaging proofing and flexographic markets. In addition an optional calibration and verification system, the Epson SpectroProofer, means the Stylus Pro 7900 and the Stylus Pro 9900 can be a confidently used for remote proofing. The new printer mechanism implemented in the Stylus Pro 7900 and 9900 builds on Epson’s MicroPiezo TFP (Thin Film Piezo) print head, introduced with the launch of the Stylus Pro 11880 last year. It delivers perfectly spherical dots with high precision dot placement and can deliver resolutions up to 2880 dpi. The new printer utilizes a new 5th generation pigment ink, which is key to the quality of print output. Epson UltraChrome HDR (High Dynamic Range) ink is an 11-colour ink set consisting of Pk, Mk, Lk, LLK, C, VM, Y, Lc, VLm, Or and Gr available in 350ml and 700ml cartridges. More information:
www.epson-europe.com 9) Canon: High-speed printer for CAD and GIS marketCanon showcased its first ever 44” large format printers
specifically designed for the Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Geographical
Information Systems (GIS) markets at drupa. The Canon imagePROGRAF iPF810 and
iPF820 are both five-color dye and pigment printers that combine fast output
production speeds with efficient ink usage. The imagePROGRAF iPF810 and
iPF820 are capable of reproducing A0 prints in 47 seconds. In addition, they
can reproduce fine line widths down to 0.02mm, with a range accuracy of 0.1%,
a factor that is crucial in the CAD / GIS markets where precision in building
plans, maps and technical designs is critical. The major difference between
the printers is: The iPF820 is equipped with a dual roll capability with auto
switching, enabling it to handle large print runs with different types and
sizes of media. The iPF810, on the other hand, has an optional take-up unit
for fast consecutive printing and enabling unmanned printing. The products
will be available in More information:
www.canon-europe.com 10) Contex and Vidar launched SD SeriesContex, developer of wide format scanning and imaging solutions, and VIDAR, a Contex Group company, have announced the launch of the SD Series – a revolutionary, affordable range of user-friendly scanners with all-new enhanced CIS technology. The SD Series is ideal for customers who primarily scan technical documents and maps. Combining powerful scanning technology and walk-up simplicity, the scanners increase productivity and simplify scan-to-file and scan-to-print tasks for in-house users, eliminating the need to send scanning jobs out of house. The SD Series also serves copy shops with high-volume technical document archiving projects. At 44 inches, the SD Series can handle wide documents. And with 1,200 dpi optical resolution and intelligent image cleanup, the scanners effectively capture all fine lines and details. More information:
www.contex.com 11) ColorGATE: QAM – Available for PRODUCTIONSERVER5
More information: www.colorgate.com 12) SAi sponsors Mutoh America’s Sign Shop Makeover Contest II
More information: www.saintl.biz and www.mutohmakeover.com 13) PerfectProof PrintFactory: Banner, Poster and Sign Production revisitedPerfectProof announces the availability of PrintFactory, its new production suite for the large format printing market. PrintFactory provides a set of professional-level file correction and job preparation tools needed to produce more and with color-accurate results. This new solution builds on the heritage of PerfectProof ProofMaster, which has a proven track record in the graphic arts industry. Most large format printers today come bundled with a RIP. However, a multi-printer environment then often implies a multi rip-environment. Operators, both in production and in the studio have to be educated on all these products to ensure permanent production continuity. As a complete production suite, PrintFactory offers the opportunity to streamline the digital workflow with the specific tools needed in the different parts of the workflow. The PrintFactory Editor handles all the job preparation within PrintFactory. It allows users to set up advanced manual and automated tiling, generate eyelet markers, add seam lines and many other things. PrintFactory operates in a completely mixed environment, enabling studio operators to work comfortably on their Mac while the RIP can reside on a PC. From start to finish PerfectProof drives inkjet solutions to be more accurate, versatile and productive. Founded in 1996 PerfectProof offers a complete range of products for the proofing, banner and sign and packaging markets. More information:
www.perfectproof.com 14) GMG presents GMG ColorProof o5Four
years after introducing GMG ColorProof o4 at drupa, GMG, supplier of
high-end color management and proofing solutions, introduced at drupa 2008
GMG ColorProof o5. GMG
ColorProof o5 is a major version upgrade of its highly successful color
management software system, providing the most accurate way of calibrating
digital inkjet proofing engines to produce digital contract color proofs,
precisely matched to the printing press. GMG ColorProof o5 builds on its knowledge,
and the consistency of, industry standards – along with a completely new,
redesigned user interface – to make proofing easier and accurate for the
experienced and novice user. It includes all the tools to calibrate
and consistently and efficiently manage the proofing process. The central
element in the software, the unique “4D Color Transformation Engine”,
guarantees the best possible quality and color accuracy when producing
contract proofs on a variety of output devices. The prominent new features of
GMG ColorProof o5 are geared to making the application user-friendlier and
more clearly implemented among a variety of workflows. GMG ColorProof o5 will
be available to customers in October 2008. More information:
www.gmgcolor.com 15) X-Rite and Epson: Automated remote proofing to Large Format PrinterX-Rite, Incorporated and Epson announced at drupa that they have joined forces to develop the SpectroProofer, an in-line, off-carriage calibration and verification system for Epson’s newly launched Epson Stylus Pro 7900 / 9900 large format printers. The new SpectroProofer was showcased for the first time at drupa 2008 on the Epson stand. Powered by X-Rite’s In-Line Spectrophotometer (ILS), the Epson SpectroProofer tool turns the Epson Stylus Pro 7900 / 9900 into reliable, consistent and repeatable proof verification and printer calibration solutions. The embedded Epson SpectroProofer brings fully automated in-line proofing capabilities to the Epson Stylus Pro range to make remote proofing a reality. By enabling a high level of transparent automation, it significantly reduces workload, operation costs and increases workflow efficiency. More Information:
www.xrite.com and www.epson-europe.com 16) ColorArena: Portal for the display and analysis of color measuring dataJochen Günther is a renowned color management expert. His “ColorTrainings” (color management trainings) have an excellent reputation in the industry. He also gives lectures and workshops dealing with color in the graphic and photographic industry in collaboration with leading institutions and publishing houses. Resulting from his many years of experience the color expert presented at drupa his first software solution, the ColorArena in cooperation with leading technological companies. The portal is addressing manufacturers of printing systems as well as users. ColorArena serves for the display and analysis of color measuring data e.g. for proof, production print and digital print. ColorArena allows the comparison of printing systems to a reference or to other printing systems as well as the set-up of a printing system by the user (printer, operator) and technicians following maintenance work. For the end customer it is possible to achieve a standard for one or several machines and to compare prints on different papers on one or several machines as well as proofs with media wedge and print results of printing systems. More information: www.colorarena.de 17) Caldera: Strategic partnership with PANTONECaldera in strategic partnership with Pantone has announced a license agreement to integrate industry standard PANTONE Color Libraries in all of Caldera's software. Caldera has become licensed by Pantone in order to offer wide format digital printer clients the most accurate and “on the mark colors” for the globally accepted PANTONE Color standards. A complete PANTONE Color Library that includes the PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM, the PANTONE Goe System and also the PANTONE PAINT + INTERIORS Color System will be directly integrated into the RIP for seamless color matching on any large format inkjet printer which is supported by the Caldera RIP solutions. More information:
www.caldera.eu and www.pantone.com 18) Sihl: Four new types of paper for
photorealistic fine art prints
More information: www.sihlgroup.com 19) SEAL Graphics expanded its range of Print Shield (PS) laminatesSEAL Graphics has both re-engineered and expanded its popular range of water-based Print Shield (PS) laminates for use in cold, pressure-sensitive applications. Typically, these are for short-run, quick turnaround items such as Point of Sale and other promotional uses but the range extends to offer three to four years durability outdoors. The improved PS Base is an affordable film newly available in a Lustre finish, as well as Matte and Gloss, which will provide protection for up to two years. PS Plus is a new film in Matte, Gloss and Lustre finishes that can be offered to end-users as part of a warranted solution for up to two years life. It´s ideal for everyday usage where the finished graphic requires additional protection from dirt and abrasion and greater longevity. The newly-developed PS Premium now offers an outdoor life of between three and four years. It, too, is available in a choice of three finishes and delivers outstanding protection for graphics products produced to remain in-situ for some time. More information:
www.sealgraphics.com 20) Berger: More than 7000 sqm Berger fabric printed at drupaThe new AquaJet 3324 from GandInnovations was printing 14 days at drupa nonstop on 7000 sqm Berger fabrics. The size of 310 cm width, the speed and the outstanding quality of the fabric was convincing customers from all over the world to move into textile printing. The new designed “+w”- coating from Berger for water based dye sub inks convinced customers in image quality, textile appearance and price. Berger offers a wide range of knitted and woven fabrics for dye sub printing. Topsellers printed at the show: Eco flag 117 FR, Creasefree heavy satin FR +w, Eco Display 210 FR +w, Eco satin 140 FR +w and Back-Lightex FR +w. Free printed „AquaJet 3324“ – samples are available now. More information:
www.bergertextil.com 21) Bob Mats: Some new productsMiddle of July Bob Mats will launch some new products. Their direct dye sub printable PTT (modified polyester) carpet will be available in different width. There is a choice between different backing, fiberbinder very light backing for use on walls. Latex backing, non slip gelo foam latex for use as carpets or mats. 3 mm thick recycled rubber backing for use as floor mats. 1.5 mm nbr rubber backing for use as floor mats. They will also introduce a new polyester felt on latex quality, available in 300 cm width. Rolls can be cut to smaller sizes on request. More information:
www.bobmats.com 22) Mehler Texnologies: New label for commitment to the environment
More information: www.mehler-texnologies.com 23) Agfa Graphics: Successful drupa trade fairAgfa Graphics announced that the 2008 edition of the four-yearly drupa printing trade fair has been a great success. The company's stylish stand caught the eye of the crowds and its innovative solutions met with general approval from numerous print professionals. As a result, Agfa Graphics reported a solid order intake for both the prepress and the industrial inkjet segment. The attention of the drupa 2008 visitors was clearly focused on industrial inkjet systems and ecological prepress solutions. This confirms Agfa Graphics' growth strategy in both areas. They were already a hype at drupa 2004, but since then industrial inkjet solutions have developed into a mature technology, playing a central role at drupa 2008. This market evolution confirms Agfa Graphics' strategy for industrial inkjet. The company invests heavily to become a reliable global player in this new segment of the printing industry with a full range of industrial UV curable inkjet systems. In the wide format UV arena, Agfa Graphics took orders from all over the world for over 100 systems, with the new Anapurna XLS, launched at the show, as a star performer. More information:
www.agfagraphics.com
24) GCC UV-curable inkjet printers received acclaim from drupa attendeesGCC, a global forefront equipment-manufacturing provider in the visual-tech industry, supplying a broad range of hi-tech and high-performance laser engraving / cutting / marking systems, cutting plotters and UV inkjet printers to the global market, is pleased to announce that their innovative StellarJET UV curable inkjet printers received great acclaim from drupa attendees. Since they launched their first UV-curable inkjet printer, the GCC StellarJET 250UV in the first quarter of 2006, its excellent output printing quality and productivity have received wonderful feedbacks. Apart from StellarJET 250UV, GCC StellarJET family also includes StellarJET 183UVK and StellarJET K100UV as well to meet the remarkable market growth and fit customers' different needs. With customer-oriented innovation, great versatility and superior quality, the GCC StellarJET UV-curable inkjet printers are designed for a wide variety of applications including interior designs, displays, banners, signage and personalized/customized gifts. More information:
www.gccworld.com 25) TEPEDE and Teckwin: Successful drupaTEPEDE and Teckwin are really satisfied about their participation at drupa. At 2 booths, their own one in hall 3 and the Xaar booth in hall 4, the mainly have introduced the TeckStorm UV flat bed printer. Both printers run all 2 weeks from morning to evening at highest print quality. For people just passing by we heard “ahs and ohs” and remarks like “this is the best quality and best performance at an attractive price performance”, Wolfgang Hey, marketing manager of TEPEDE commented. But more: more than 20 print / cut solutions have been ordered just from the show. Even the new 2 x 3 m printer attracts big interest. Even the possibilities and the seamless workflow from print to contour routing convinced the international audience. In fact, using the Xaar 760 Grey Scale heads for CMYK, always having white and a lot of highly innovated features build in to have a constant print quality, make the TeckStorm a real hi score player. More information: www.tepede.com
and www.teckwin.com 26) EskoArtwork connects with success at drupaEskoArtwork reports that the company registered successes throughout its entire product portfolio and that drupa 2008 far exceeded all business forecasts. Carsten Knudsen, EskoArtwork’s President and CEO, acknowledges EskoArtwork’s satisfaction with its drupa results: “At this year’s edition the interest in our range of solutions was significant, especially for our packaging tools, flexo platesetting systems, and commercial print workflows and solutions for digital printing and converting. EskoArtwork’s drupa orders exceeded our target by more than 50% and surpassed the combined results of Esko and Artwork Systems in 2004 by more than 75%.“ Two new partnerships were announced at the opening of the drupa: Presstek will offer EskoArtwork’s Odystar workflow solution under its own Latitude brand, and the SmartColour group at Sun Chemical will cooperate with EskoArtwork to bring innovative solutions for brand color management to the entire packaging supply chain. On the closing day, EskoArtwork also announced signing a Letter of Intent regarding the acquisition of Mikkelsen Graphic Engineering, Inc. (MGE), the industry reference in vision controlled finishing solutions for cutting tables in the sign-making, screen-printing and digital printing marketplaces. More information:
www.esko.com 27) STAEDTLER Ink Jet at drupa: Strong demand for water based inksSTAEDTLER Ink Jet’s premiere at the drupa
was born under a lucky star. The announcement of HP to convert the large
format Ink Jet field into environment-friendly water-based latex inks from
2009 on furnished to be a fit occasion for the ink manufacturer from
Nuremberg. Four years ago, STAEDTLER was already able to demonstrate with
their Lumocolor Jet inks (LFP-Newsletter.com
03/2004) that water-based inks can be used for printing on almost
every surface. Therefore, it had been quite bustling behind the scenes. The
compatible STAEDTLER ink cartridges for the HP Designjet series, including
the new HP 4500, were the reason for a keen demand at the stand. More information: www.staedtler-inkjet.com 28) Marabu: “Advanced Specialist Printing“
For the
second time Marabu Printing Inks was exhibited on drupa 2008 in cooperation
with Fimor and Kiwo. A lot of visitors from Europe, USA and Asia informed
themselves about the newest product launches in the graphical and industrials
segments like for example Labels, Membrane switches, Container printing and
much more. During the exhibition Marabu was demonstrating the solvent-based
Marajet DI-CP on a wide format Seiko Colorpainter. Customers and interested
visitors were convinced with best printing results showing best quality,
highest resolution and brilliant details. During the entire exhibition
Marajet DI-CP proved its excellent characteristics like color density and
high productiveness on frontlit banners, self adhesive foils and textiles.
Much attention was drawn to Marabu`s demonstration of screen printing inks
being cured with a speed of 40m/min by using the new UV-LED technology. This
was shown live during the entire exhibition at the booth of their
co-operating partner IST-Metz. More information: www.marabu-inks.com 29) Spandex installs Europe’s First Gerber Solara ionSpandex has announced the first European installation of its recently announced Gerber Solara ion flatbed/roll-to-roll, wide-format, UV inkjet printing solution. UK-based, Alpha Sign Systems took charge of the versatile Solara ion at the end of April, after deciding that the printer’s numerous feature-rich attributes and cost-effectiveness provided the best all-round package to enhance its wide-format digital offering. According to John Teteris, Alpha Sign Systems’ Managing Director, the Gerber Solara ion stood out from the competition, thanks to its very favorable price/performance ratio, which he believes, will reduce production time to around a third. Mr Teteris was also impressed with Gerber’s low-temperature Cold Fire Cure technology and advanced GerberCAT cationic UV inks, which are cured at room temperature to expand the range of printable substrates. The combination means that heat sensitive plastic, vinyl, fabric and paper-based materials can be printed without concern over ink adhesion or material damage. Alpha Sign Systems celebrates twenty years in business this year and provides full project management across a large and diverse portfolio of signage applications; including banners, POS, advertising hoardings and modular sign systems. More information:
www.spandex.com 30) Neschen: A fresh new look
More information: www.neschen.com 31) Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd. acquires nbn Industrie GmbHMimaki announces
at drupa 2008 the acquisition of its German distributor nbn Industrie GmbH. Based
in More information: www.mimaki.co.jp/english/top/index.php 32) viscom italia: Record figures of exhibitorsviscom italia, exhibition for visual communication industry, is getting ready to celebrate “20 years Sign Italia“ with a record figures of exhibitors (as of middle of June 2008 plus 12%). viscom italia the place where more than 20,000 modern graphic producers, designers, advertising agencies and decision makers from all over the world, meet up once a year with more than 600 suppliers to actively do business on the tradeshow floor and to learn about the impact of new technologies and communication trends during the Visual Communication Forum. viscom Italia stands for: large format digital printing/image solutions, signs and digital signage, billboards and point of purchase solutions, innovative screen printing and pad printing solutions, engraving and laser solutions, digital communication solutions and Event Services. evexcom., the dynamic event industry, today part of every extended communication plan, has found its perfect setting within the exhibition profile of viscom italia as the vicinity of the traditional suppliers provide the ideal platform to find synergies among the various sector. With 6 months to go, 87% of the further increased exhibition space is already booked by the most important players of the industry who have chosen viscom italia as their prime selling event. viscom italia 2008 from 13 to 15 november in Milano More information:
www.visualcommunication.it 33) drupa 2008 further develops its global significanceThe mood at 2008, the world’s largest and most important
fair for the printing and media industry, can hardly be better. The
investment climate is extremely good and has by far exceeded expectations. At
the end of the 14-day fair the 1,971 exhibitors from 52 countries were
unanimous in reporting an extremely high number of promising contacts and
successful deals concluded. "drupa 2008 has sent out a clear signal:
thanks to numerous innovations and new fields of business the print media
sector is as agile as ever," summarizes Albrecht Bolza-Schünemann, drupa
President and CEO at Koenig & Bauer AG. "This is clearly reflected
in the numerous deals concluded with virtually all key business
regions." Overall, drupa exhibitors announced deals concluded worth more
than Euro 10 b. Sectoral insiders suspect the actual investment sum to be
considerably higher. Around 391,000 visitors from 138 countries and 3,000
journalists from 84 countries traveled to Düsseldorf to gather information on
innovations, further developments and new fields of business. Accounting for
59 % of visitors the proportion of international visitors rose by 4
percentage points over the last event four years ago. In tune with its motto
"one drupa ends and another begins" the points are now already set
for the next drupa to be held in Düsseldorf from 3 to More information:
www.drupa.com Good bye,
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