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Dear readers, Here
you will find something about interesting innovations and news about Large
Format Printing. 1) viscom 2005 in Düsseldorf, GermanyThis year's viscom will be opening its doors from 29 September to 1
October in Düsseldorf, Germany. The organisers, Reed Exhibitions Deutschland,
are once again expecting 300 exhibitors and around 10,000 trade visitors at
the 7th International Trade Fair for Visual Advertising Techniques and
Signmaking. Manufacturers, distributors and service companies who present
machines, materials, soft-/hardware, accessories, technologies and know-how
of the sectors signmaking (incl. neon and light outdoor advertising), digital
print (esp. LFP), screen print (incl. imprinted sportswear) engraving and
reprographics. A highly varied supporting program including best-practice
workshops and "hot topic" talks in the fields of digital printing
and materials, a light advertising congress organised by the EVL (Eluminated
Signs Association) and an Adobe Workshop. More information: www.viscom-messe.com |
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1) viscom
2005 in Düsseldorf, Germany 2) VUTEk: New
3.2m Flatbed printer 3) NUR: OTW's
dream machine: NUR Fresco II 4) Scitex
Vision: Monster Digital has installed a Xljet 5+ 5) Gandinnovations:
Camera achieves double-sided prints 6) Lüscher's
extraordinary success at FESPA 05 7) Multi-Plot:
Textile printer with a new fixation system 8) Encad with
1200i at Viscom France 9) ColorGATE's
new raster technology 10) BASF: The
new Justinx Web Shop is online 11) Brett
Martin's Foamalux supports superbikes 12) InteliCoat
launches DMBL 7UV 13) Regulus:
New product line named Power Sol 14) Digimura –
the art of wallcovering 15) HumanEyes
introduced HumanEyes 3D 16) IT
Strategies: $37 Billion expected on wide format output 2009 17) Agfa and
Thieme sales 5 M-Press 18) Eisfeld:
More Power for the PosterJet Team 19) Durst UK
moved to purpose built headquarters 20) Digital
Print World is 80 % booked alphabetical index of companies: Agfa
(17), BASF (10), Brett Martin (11), ColorGATE (9), Digimura (14), Digital Print World (20),
Durst UK (19), Eisfeld (18), Encad (8), Gandinnovations (5),
HumanEyes (15), InteliCoat (12), IT Strategies (16), Lüscher (6), Multi-Plot (7), NUR (3),
Regulus (13), Scitex
Vision (4), Thieme (17), viscom 2005 (1), VUTEk (2) |
2)
VUTEk:
New 3.2m Flatbed printer
At imageWorld 2005 in August in Mexico, VUTEk exhibits its latest
additions to its popular PressVu UV family of UV-curing flatbed and UltraVu
solvent roll-to-roll printers. Visitors to the VUTEk booth 510 will see the
all-new 3.2-meter PressVu UV 320/400 UV-curing flatbed printer as well as the
PressVu UV 200/600, both designed to increase the productivity and profitability
of sign, screen printing and digital imaging shops. In addition, VUTEk will
exhibit the UltraVu II 3360 solvent roll-to-roll printer, engineered to
deliver greater productivity and increased functionality. VUTEk, a division
of EFI, recently introduced its sixth edition to their popular family of
flatbed printers – the 3.2-meter, PressVu UV 320/400. It accommodates rigid
substrates up to 3.2 meters (126 ") wide, and offers excellent
productivity at up to 93 sqm/h, equating to 12 – 2 meter x 3 meter sheets per
hour with true good quality output. It also features roll-to-roll capability,
giving customers true flexibility to offer a full range of services. The
PressVu UV 320/400 is available as a four-color model, and prints high
quality, 400 dpi resolution images on rigid substrates up to 4.45 cm
(1.75") thick. The two-printer-in-one capability of the PressVu UV
320/400 allows customers to print on both rigid and flexible materials.
Ruggedly built for reliable, around-the-clock productivity, the model prints
on a wide range of sheet-fed and roll-to-roll substrates. More
information: www.vutek.com |
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3) NUR: OTW's dream machine: NUR Fresco IIPut two creative heads together with the opportunity and ingredients
to grow into a thriving business producing wide-format digital print, and the
result is OTW Imaging whose growth has been so prolific that the company
recently invested in a NUR Fresco II. Based in Norwich, OTW was started eight
years ago by Darren Marsh and Mark Richardson. With considerable experience
in the newspaper industry and the selling, and management of poster sites,
they decided that, it would be worthwhile to invest in the necessary
equipment and produce their own multi-sheet applications. Growth continued
for OTW, which operates from Norwich's Sweet Briar Industrial Estate. OTW
Imaging's main area of expertise has always been in the production of
multi-sheet posters for a range of clients, including many of the country's
local councils. However, because the company is now able to output to a vast
range of different materials, all types of displays can be supplied, along
with exhibition graphics, banners, vehicle liveries, and point-of-sale work.
The NUR Fresco II outputs at up to 720 dpi in a choice of roll-to-roll or
roll-to-sheet configurations. Also included in the latest version of the
machine is the facility for quick and easy calibration and an X-press print
mode that gives speeds of up to 120 sqm/h. The printer, which uses a
continuous drop-on-demand system for color consistency and accuracy, also
features a true white Skip capability which increases productivity, plus an
integrated mesh mechanism which makes it simple to switch between types of
material. This combination of features, along with very fast throughput
speeds, has made the NUR Fresco II a sound and successful Investment for OTW
and the dream machine of the company. More information: www.nur.com |
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4)
Scitex Vision: Monster Digital has installed
a Xljet 5+
More information: www.scitexvision.com 5)
Gandinnovations:
Camera achieves double-sided prints
Gandinnovations from San Antonio, Texas/USA has been working
diligently developing new technology for the grand format industry. At the
forefront is a camera to achieve double-sided prints. This technology the
users can easily add it to all existing Jeti models and will offer a solution
to printers who need true backlit printing capability. The camera
"reads" the printed image on the front, which in turn allows the
Jeti to directly copy that image to the back of the media. Similar technology
among the market has been in development; although problems with middle print
and side distortion have eluded perfection. Addition technology is the
introduction of the new Jeti 3318, which includes a software upgrade that
compensates for any individual nozzle that may be misfiring. For example, if
a nozzle misfires, the software will automatically adjust its density to
ensure premium print quality. In addition, the software will automatically
compensate for the saturation, safe-guarding the image output. This
safe-proof technology is the first of its kind in the grand-format arena.
Also included is an automatic head-wiping feature, which eliminates the need
to stop production and manually clean the heads. More information: www.gandinnovations.com 6)
Lüscher's
extraordinary
success at FESPA 05
More information: www.luescher.com
7)
Multi-Plot:
Textile printer with a new fixation system
For a short time the textile direct printer 1377 names d.gen Teleios
and was published on the FESPA with some new technically developments.
Heating rods supersede the air blower for the fixation of textiles. The
heating rods have the advantage that the printed textiles are even fixed. Immediately
the water steam will suck off into a filter. The condensed water will caught
in a container. An additional advantage is the lower current consumption in
comparison with the air blower. The heating rods heat only during the
production to avoid overheat or a burning of the textiles. When the print
workflow is finished, the fixation system stops the heat supplying. The print
size is enlarged to 260 cm. The machine can be supplied with six or twelve
colors and it's suitable for coated and uncoated material. The d.gen produces
with all water based inks. The ink system with pressure control is unique.
Designed for easy ink refill while printing, the feeding system contains over
1 litre of ink (each color) - enough for even over night production with the
max. speed of 45 sqm/h. The d.gen prints on elastic textiles and especially
on very thin tissue. A heat system is integrated for the necessary fixation
of the textiles. An integrated lighting over the printable gives you the
possibility to check the production results right after printout. More information: www.multiplot.de 8)
Encad
with 1200i at Viscom France
Encad, part of Kodak's Graphic Communications Group (GCG),
demonstrates the Kodak 1200i wide-format Printing System at Visual
Communication 2005 (14 to 16 September, Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles). The
latest Encad wide-format printer the company will exhibit for the first time
in France via distributors. Encad will demonstrate the Kodak 1200i, along
with an extensive range of Kodak wide-format media, via this four
distributors: Delmar (booth C30), Intersoft (booth G25), Media Systems (booth
B31), and Thetascan (booth E21). 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 (IMT) optimizes color gamut, density, and vibrancy without
compromising speed. In addition, 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. More information: www.encad.com 9)
ColorGATE's
new raster technology
With immediate effect, ColorGATE offers a cost-free update for all
Version 4 products for download from its website, including the current
software solutions ProductionSERVER, PhotoGATE and ProofGATE. The new
release, version 4.05, Build 195, focuses on Speed Screen, a powerful raster
technology for increase of productivity within production environments of
large format inkjet output. ProductionSERVER shows remarkable and
significantly, faster raster processing and image output speeds using
ColorGATE Speed Screen raster and with improved print quality. In comparison
with print output using the ColorGATE Crispy raster, ColorGATE Speed Screen
offers a stunningly striking RIP speed, resulting in far more efficient
production and timesavings. ColorGATE Speed Screen is the new stochastic
raster technology outputting FM quality screens, developed by ColorGATE and
Software Imaging. ColorGATE will present the new Speed Screen for the first
times at viscom show in Düsseldorf at the ColorGATE booth F50 in hall 6, and
at various booths of ColorGATE distribution partners. The respective updates
of Version 4.05, Build 195, for ProductionSERVER, PhotoGATE and ProofGATE are
available for download for customers with client login at the ColorGATE
website. More information: www.colorgate.com 10)
BASF:
The new Justinx Web Shop is online
More information: www.justinx.basf.com 11)
Brett
Martin's Foamalux supports superbikes
One of the leading British Superbike teams, Virgin Mobile Samsung
Yamaha, is achieving a glossy image even at trackside through use of Brett
Martin's signage substrate, Foamalux Ultra. Leighton Signs Ltd is using
Foamalux Ultra, gloss foam PVC with a co-extruded gloss layer. With it they
create both the pit system which tours the British Superbike venues
nationwide and brands the team's garage/pit area at each circuit on race days,
and the pit hut, where the team engineers sit during the race. 40 sheets of
red 5mm thick Foamalux Ultra have been cut to size for Leighton Signs by Cox
Plastic's Northampton branch, which Leighton Signs then brands using
digitally printed vinyl team logos and cut vinyl letters for the various team
sponsors. Foamalux Ultra is available in 3mm and 5mm sheet thickness, through
Brett Martin's international network of specialist distributors. Foamalux
Ultra, and the full range of Brett Martin signage substrates of Foamalux,
Foamalux Xtra, Marlon FS solid polycarbonate and Marcryl FS solid extruded
acrylic, are the first board materials to be offered with ICC profiling,
enabling precise color reproduction. Guy Davies, spokesman for the Virgin
Mobile Samsung Yamaha team explains, that they specifically wanted a high
gloss to create the look and feel they were after, and to help keep the
garage looking clean and high tech. They wanted material that is light and
easy to handle, so the garage and pit hut could be quickly erected at all the
venues. More information: www.brettmartin.com 12)
InteliCoat
launches DMBL 7UV
More information: www.intelicoat.com and
www.magicinkjet.com 13)
Regulus:
New product line named Power Sol
The main focus of the Regulus booth at viscom 2005 (29.09.-01.10.05,
Düsseldorf/Germany) lies on "Eco Solvent". With the new product
line named "Power-Sol" Regulus shows recent developments, which
enable new applications for users of inkjet systems based on "eco
solvent" technology. The range of products comprises films for roll-up
and pop-up displays, backlit films as well as transparent and white glossy
films. All base materials in use have in common, that they will not accept
solvent inks without a special top coating, as the adhesion of the ink is not
sufficient. The Regulus research has managed to develop a coating which is
absolutely scratch resistant and water proof. It now allows the use of
polyester films with the new generation of solvent based inks. At the Regulus
booth visitors will be able to experience the convincing print quality of all
"Power-Gloss" products. In addition the widely known range of
Regulus media for water based and oil based inks will be on show. It has been
enhanced by new vinyls and backlit films and covers all needs for special
media for the "conventional" inkjet technology. viscom 2005: hall 6, booth I 30 More information: www.regulus.de 14)
Digimura
– the art of wallcovering
Digimura is a commercial digital wallcovering manufactured by the
internationally renowned wallcovering experts Muraspec, and distributed
exclusively by Papergraphics in Europe and the UK: They have developed the
wallcovering to meet the highest of industry standards and specifically
optimized for digital print. Since its launch in March 2005, Digimura has
steadily conquered the market through being one of the only commercial
digital wallcovering materials to have achieved "Class 0" as
defined in Building Regulations 1991, and "Class 1" to BS476 part 7
fire regulation status. This status is a crucial consideration for
installations within public and commercial spaces, and as such, Digimura has
gained much attention from discerning designers, architects, and specifiers.
They have highly praised it for its superb digital quality and fire rating
security. Papergraphics and Muraspec have once again joined forces to put
Digimura through a further fire-rating test for inks to place it at the top
of its league as a commercial digital wallcovering. Digimura has passed with
flying colors, and this remarkable digital wallcovering can now also boast
the "Class 0" as defined in Building Regulations 1991, and
"Class 1" to BS476 part 7 status even when printed, making it the
only choice when it comes to dressing any commercial or public space with style
and absolute confidence. More information: www.paper-graphics.com 15)
HumanEyes
introduced HumanEyes 3D
HumanEyes Technologies has showcased HumanEyes 3D, an imaging
breakthrough enabling easy creation and production of strikingly realistic 3D
images for multiple in-store display applications, at the In-Store Show 2005
scheduled in June at Earls Court 1. Attendees at the In-Store Show, the event
for retail marketing an design, has seen examples of HumanEyes 3D image
creation technology in action, and they have had the opportunity to take home
eye-catching Human Eyes 3D picture samples that was handed out to visitors at
the show. HumanEyes 3D is a user friendly and automated software solution that
uses standard digital cameras, mainstream digital printers, and litho presses
to produce spectacular photographic 3D images and all other special effects
(including flip, morph, zoom, layered 3D). Image sequences need only be
captured once for any number and kind of use: from Backlit display and
wide-format commercial signs, to posters and postcards. HumanEyes 3D now has
announced that it has expanded its special effects/lenticular software
product portfolio to provide new HumanEyes MiniStudio 3D for the growing
number of creatives and photographers who want to explore lenticular
opportunities without risking major investment. MiniStudio 3D brings
high-impact special effects capabilities, and with them, new revenue
opportunities for designers and photographers. HumanEyes MiniStudio 3D
allows, designers and photographers to capture images for 720 dpi
photographic, inkjet, and flatbed UV output up to 17 x 24 ". More information: www.humaneyes.com 16)
IT
Strategies: $37 Billion expected on wide format output 2009
More than $37 billion expected to be spent worldwide on wide format
graphics output by 2009. I.T.
Strategies estimates that the worldwide retail value of digitally printed
wide format graphics output (what the end user pays for the printed output)
reached $26 billion in 2004 and will grow to $37 billion by 2009 – a CAGR of
7 percent. The majority of output is advertising related such as POP signage,
trades show graphics and billboards. The advertising-related segment of the
market is increasing both incrementally and at the expense of screen and
offset printing technologies. However, decorative applications such as
wallcoverings are increasing as more competitors enter the market, and
print-for-pay shops look for newer applications that are more lucrative. In
2004, output from aqueous inkjet printers made up 73 percent of the market
but this will decrease to 46 percent by 2009, reflecting the introduction of
eco/lite solvent printers printing both indoor and outdoor products and the
shift of much POP output from aqueous to flatbed printers. This does not
suggest that aqueous printers are going away, but as a group they are
shifting to the in-house environment, where there is currently no associated
retail value, the I.T. Strategies declared. I.T. Strategies, Inc. is an
established research and consultancy firm dedicated to serving companies in
emerging digital printing markets. The company delivers intelligent data,
analysis, strategy, and implementation practices to vendors in the digital
printing industry around the world. More information: www.it-strategies.com 17)
Agfa
and Thieme sales 5 M-Press
These days, Agfa and Thieme have announced that an additional five
sales contracts have bee signed for the M-Press, the high-speed flatbed
inkjet press, bringing the total number of sales to seventeen. Twelve
companies had made a buying decision before the M-Press was launched at FESPA
2005. Five more orders were placed during the show and at a two-week open
house event, which was organized at Thieme's Technikum in Teningen (GE) this
month for screen and large-format printers from Oceania, North America, and
Europe. The companies have launched M-Press as the world's first fully
automated flatbed inkjet press that can print long run lengths economically.
Agfa Graphic Systems is a worldwide supplier of consumables, equipment and
software in the graphic arts industry, and is rapidly expanding its offerings
in the growing wide-format inkjet market. The Agfa-Gevaert Group's
headquarters are in Mortsel, Belgium. The company is active in 40 countries
and has agents in another 100 countries throughout the world. Thieme is a
technology leader in screen-printing systems. With its dedicated development
efforts, Thieme continually strengthens in position in the worldwide
screen-printing market and will establish a leading position in the high-end
digital printing market. More information: www.agfa.com and
www.thieme-products.com 18)
Eisfeld:
More Power for the PosterJet Team
Eisfeld Datentechnik, the developer of the innovative RIP-Software
PosterJet, has strengthened its team with two new colleagues. Richard Klein
completes the sales team and will be responsible for worldwide sales and
partner management. In addition, the development team is extended with
another colleague, who has a wide experience in the development of complex
client-/server applications. With Richard Klein, the international sales team
has received an experienced and dynamic new colleague. He has 18 years
experience in the IT business and had specialized in international sales and
partner management for the large-format business in the last three years. More information: www.eisfeld-datentechnik.com 19)
Durst
UK moved to purpose built headquarters
Durst UK has moved to modern new offices in Derby. The new offices
have been designed do provide not only a state-of-the-art demonstration
facility but also a convenient location for product training und meeting
customers. Graham Evans, Managing Director of Durst UK, said: "We are
very excited by the opportunities our new offices provide. We have a purpose
built demonstration suite where we will be able to demonstrate both Durst's
photographic and inkjet product ranges. Being able to relocate to a more
convenient location is also a major factor. Durst UK markets and maintains
Durst's products throughout the UK and Ireland and by its central location
and good access to transport, both our customers and engineers will benefit
from the new location." The move to new offices is part of Durst's
worldwide expansion, which has included doubling the size of the
manufacturing facility in Lienz, Austria. "We have recently launched
four new photographic products, these include the Theta 76 multi format
digital lab system, the Sigma 67 high speed film scanner, the Print Terminal,
edition station for digital files and a new high speed version of our market
leading Lambda laser printer. In addition to the photographic products we
have just launched two brand new flatbed inkjet printers, the Rho 600 and the
Rhopac, an UV ink flatbed printer for the packaging industry. Both these
products feature revolutionary print head technology developed by Durst
called Durst Quadro Array Technology, which combines the highest available
output speed with the finest quality of print," Graham Evans continued. More information: www.durstuk.co.uk and
durst-online.com 20)
Digital
Print World is 80 % booked
It is 40 percent bigger and packed with the latest digital print
developments. The move to a larger venue for Digital Print World, Europe's
event focusing on digital print technologies, has attracted top names in the
industry. Digital Print World 05 is already 80 percent booked and over 100
companies will be showing the latest developments in this fast-moving sector,
when the doors open in October (18th to 20th). As the digital print
revolution accelerates, the third Digital Print World has grown in size to
reflect the surge of investment in this dynamic industry. With more
exhibitors, more technology, and more great business ideas, Digital Print
World will provide the perfect forum to see a wide array of innovative
digital print applications, participate in expert forums and seminars. The
demand for large format print has grown, as the technology to produce it is
now highly cost-effective, flexible, easy to use, and delivers stunning
quality and DPW will be the place to see the latest developments in this
sector. As such, there will be a Large Format Train in the show this year,
highlighting the major suppliers focusing on large format digital technology
and applications. More information: www.digitalprintworld.co.uk Good bye, see
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