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5)
Mutoh Europe: Spitfire 100 Extreme
and Blizzard at viscom
 At viscom 2007
Mutoh will show its complete product portfolio of cutting plotters,
eco-solvent, mild-solvent and solvent wide-format printers. As the novelties
the new Spitfire 100 Extreme and the Blizzard series printers will be
presented. Both printers incorporate Mutoh’s new intelligent interweaving
print technology. The Spitfire 100 Extreme is a 2.6 m printer offering impeccable
production output quality at 42 qm and top speeds up to 81 qm/h. Available in
both 65” and 90” versions, the Blizzard incorporates 8 microstaggered print
heads and delivers impeccable production speeds up to 40 qm/h and top speeds
up to 81 qm/h. Mutoh has taken a totally new approach with its intelligent
interweaving technology, which is called I2. Ink is laid down in
carefully optimized wave forms, not the straight lines used by other
wide-format inkjet printers. The result is a drastic reduction or even total
elimination of the typical difficulties inherent in conventional digital
inkjet printing, such as horizontal banding, step mismatch banding, ink
mottle and bleed. Next to Mutoh Europe’s booth, Mutoh authorized distributor Systeam GmbH will build a partner booth (hall 8A, booth I
02) where the Mutoh Certified Partners for Germany will
be able to welcome Germany’s
sign professionals on one central platform, to present Mutoh’s extensive
portfolio of digital printing and cutting equipment. Mutoh’s Certified
Partner program, called “MCP”, is a close cooperation between printer
manufacturer Mutoh Europe, Mutoh Deutschland GmbH and LFP distributor Systeam
GmbH.
viscom 2007: hall 8a, booths H 02 and H 20
More information: www.mutoh.be and http://www.mutoh.be/01/MyDocuments/PR_SPFR_100.pdf
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6) TEPEDE:
Teckwin is going to introduce two new printer models
 Teckwin is going to introduce at viscom
fair in Düsseldorf and later in October at SGIA show in Orlando the new UV
printers based on Xaar’s Omnidot-technology. The TheckThunder is a 1.6 m wide
hybrid printer for rigids up to 3 m and more in length and roll media based
on the known and well accepted TeckSmart UV. The TheckStorm is a completely
new designed flat bed printer for rigid boards up to 2.4, up to 50 mm
thickness and a weight of about 30 kg/qm. During print process the table
stays still whereas the complete bar with the print head moves. Booth
machines always incorporate white as printing color. In addition Teckwin and
the partner TEPEDE will introduce at viscom the new TeckStone 3200 mm solvent
printer. By introducing these new printers Teckwin is going to express their
position as a worldwide leading manufacturer of wide format print solution
and now offers one of the widest ranges of printers.
viscom
2007: hall 8b, booth J 30
More information: www.tepede.com
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7) Mimaki
Europe and nbn: Comprehensive UV and solvent solutions
While the Mimaki Europe’s stand focuses on exciting new UV
large format printing solutions, visitors will be able to see Mimaki’s
solvent inkjet printers and cutting plotters at nbn´s stand. Mimaki
Engineering will be concentrating its viscom presentations on the high growth
market of UV printing. Among the numerous products and solutions at the
Mimaki Europe stand visitors will find the JF-1610 industrial flatbed inkjet
printer for printing on various rigid and flexible substrates up to a size of
1.6 x 3.1 m. Extreme high resolution, near photorealistic prints (up to 1,200
x 2,400 dpi) are realized with the UJF-605CII UV inkjet printer. Another
highlight at Mimaki’s booth will be the new UJF-605RII roll-to-roll printer
for small run production and proofing of package print. At nbn’s stand, new,
interesting and trendsetting products from Mimaki will be shown. The line-up
starts with solvent inkjet printing systems and includes cutting plotters and
UV print solutions. The new Mimaki JV33 series, which is available in four
different ink types. Within the super wide format range, the new JV5-320
featuring unique functionalities and an impressive speed of up to 60 sqm/hr
at a resolution of 540 x 720 dpi will be presented. Mimaki
products can be seen on viscom at booth L 50 in hall 8b (Mimaki Europe stand)
and in hall 8a at booth G 20 (nbn Elektronik).
More information:
www.mimakieurope.com and www.mimaki.de
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8) Roland
DG introduces new printers at viscom
Roland DG Benelux announces that it will be introducing three new
printers and other products on the Roland booth at viscom in Düsseldorf. At
first there is the Soljet PRO III. In the EcoSol Max printer series Roland
will be releasing the XJ-640 and the XJ-740. Both printers belong to the same
PRO III series as the XC-540 Print&Cut plotter. High quality and high productivity
printing are the two of the key ingredients in the development of the two XJ
products. These six-color printers incorporate piezo heads to deliver speeds
of up to 42.6 qm/h (XJ-740) and high images up to 1440 dpi. At second, for
the industrial printing market Roland has introduced the AJ-740. This 72”
solvent printer has a max resolution of 720 dpi and will deliver the desired
speed and quality for all outdoor printing jobs. The AJ-740 has a maximum
quality printing speed of 44 qm/h and he is specially designed for printing
mesh, banners, textiles, billboard papers and vinyls.
viscom 2007: hall 8a, booth H 30
More information:
www.rolanddg.be
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9) Océ:
New products at viscom 2007
At viscom 2007, Océ presents numerous new products. With
regards to flatbed printing the Océ Arizona 250 GT as well as an Océ CS7000
series product enhancement are at the center of the exhibition. Thanks to
Océ’s VarioDot imaging technology the Arizona 250 GT sets a new benchmark
with regards to printing quality using UV curable inks. VarioDot represents
the next evolution of piezo inkjet technology that enables a print head to
produce dots of variable sizes. These variable dots are created by dispensing
ink droplets in eight different shades of grey that vary in size from 6 to 42
picolitres. The system delivers a true production print speed between 12 qm
and 16 qm per hour. Océ presents also the CS9065 and the new CS9060. Here,
the VarioDot technology delivers up to 3.5 picolitres of small ink droplets.
Other new products in Océ’s portfolio include laminators and cutting systems
by Neolt. These systems add to Océ’s portfolio in the display graphics area.
At viscom 2007, the company also introduces a Neolam 1650H. In addition, Océ
shows the enhanced variety of digital printing products at the trade show
including systems using water-based inks, oil-based inks, UV curable inks or
others. viscom 2007: hall 8a, booth I 50
More information:
www.oce.com
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10) nbn
shows wide LFP product range at viscom
 At nbn´s viscom booth, the longstanding
German LFP importer and partner of specialized dealers, several of its
represented manufacturers will be present in person. A mine of first-hand
information about color management and print technologies. Mimaki news will
be shown partly by nbn and, because of the enormous amount of
2007-innovations, partly at Mimaki Europe's own booth. At the nbn stage, the
German manufacturer ColorSolutions is showing the new BasICColor Demon, which
adresses by its ICC-DeviceLinks, photographers, pre-press professionals and
service-providers, in its full workflow from profiling to printing. Wasatch
presents SoftRIP 6.5, which sets by its 16 Bit rendering new benchmarks at
halftones and neutral grey. Shiraz shows by its latest PC/Mac/Linux RIP, how
easy perfect prints are achievable even in a client-server workflow. And also
the nbn crew looks forward to brisk interest in the new Mimaki solvent printers
JV33 and JV5-320s, the UV flatbed series JF, he flatbed cutting plotter CF2,
which enables - combined with JF - weighty print&cut applications and, in
the digital printing of screenprint films with Agfa medias. viscom 2007: hall 8a, booth G 20
More information: www.nbn.de
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11) Zünd
spreads out new capabilities at Fachpack in Nürnberg
As worldwide manufacturer and distributor of flatbed cutting systems,
Zünd Systemtechnik AG will exhibiting the latest in multifunctional cutting
technology at Fachpack in Nürnberg/Germany. Zünd truly has a solution for
everyone – whether their application involves producing sample packaging from
folding carton or corrugated card board, printed POS/POP displays, or cutting
packaging foam, ejection rubber for die-making, or printing blankets. The
company will exhibit a Zünd M-800 configured for multiple applications,
including packaging sample-making, display production, and die-making. The
company is also presenting its latest addition to Zünd tooling, the V-cut
tool, which is used for cutting X-board, reboard, and other extremely tough
multilayered POP materials. Fachpack 2007: hall 1,
booth 339
More information:
www.zund.com
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12) Mutoh
Europe: Digital printing solutions for the textile market at ITMA
 At the ITMA, Mutoh will present its Viper
family of printers: Viper Series dye sublimation printers and Viper TX Direct
Textile printers, available both in 65" and 90". Mutoh’s Viper TX
is able to print directly onto non-stretch textile with open or closed
structure, such as PES flag, cotton and silk. Viper TX is targeted at short
run volumes, varying from sample creation to small lot production.
Application possibilities are soft signage, flags, trade show graphics, home
furnishings, etc. Mutoh's Viper dye sublimation printers have been engineered
for high speed printing on the thinnest available transfer paper for transfer
to fabric or rigid materials. The Viper Series printers are also suited for
direct printing on non-stretch polyester fabrics with closed structure. As a
worldwide premiere, Mutoh will also show its new VIPER 100 printer, a new
102" (2.6 m wide) dye sublimation printer, offering top speeds of 81
qm/h for high volume production and top quality production output at 42 qm/h.
ITMA 2007: hall C2, booth 235/334
More information: www.mutoh.be
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13) Multi-Plot
shows professional products at viscom
 Multi-Plot will be at viscom for the
presentation of various categories. The sublimation transfer, the direct
printing and the finishing and cutting systems will be presented. The viscom
visitors can see how the complete workflow of the print technologies works
with digital textile printers from d.gen and roland. Products like banners,
flags, towels, mouse pads, pillow, advertising tools or cloth in small and
large format will be produced. Additional heat rotary presses
(HeatJet) or fixation machines (FixJet) will be demonstrated by Multi-Plot.
After a detailed advice, the viscom visitors could easily see which print
system is suitable for its requirements. The viscom visitors will also see the
brand new printer “d.gen Arachne Combo”. It combines two printing workflows
in one. The “Arachne Combo” produces designs directly on textiles for
clothing, home furnishings and other varieties of textiles. Besides, it is
possible to print on transfer paper (e.g. Jetcol) for sublimation transfer.
The “d.gen Arachne Combo” prints up to a printing width of 187 cm. From the
autumn there will be the Arachne Combo also in the pressure width of 260 cm
with 6 colors.
viscom
2007: hall 8a, booth J 31
More information: www.multiplot.de
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14) Zimmer
Austria presents new Chromajet models at ITMA
At ITMA 2007 in Munich Zimmer Austria will present the new
Chromojet models printing on terry towels, upholstery fabrics, blankets and
carpets. The production of small and medium as well as long runs is even
available now with pigment pastes to print fabrics for the promotion and
event market. One important feature has never changed: All Chromojet models
have been and will be able to print with any commercial standard printing
dyestuff from the textile finishing industry. Both digital Chromojet machines
displayed at the ITMA will frequently print live on terry towels and carpets.
Additionally Zimmer will show samples of a large variety of materials
produced by Chromojet customers. Also on display at the ITMA will be a range
of recent models of Rotascreen and Magnoprint screen printers and Magnoroll
coating and finishing equipment for the textile industry. ITMA 2007: hall C2, booth 216
More information:
www.zimmer-austria.com
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15) SETeMa
BV introduces the Portafix Universal steamer
 At ITMA in Munich the SETeMa B.V. from Boxmeer/Netherlands will present
finishing equipment for everyone. SETeMa’s focus towards all textile
finishing processes around printing applications, has lead to a broad range
of finishing equipment. Modularity, highest possible performance and a low
energy and water consumption are the key words in the product line formed by
pre-coat, fixation, washing, finishing and drying systems. Products can, even
afterwards, be combined in each requested configuration, giving each customer
the most flexible solution with a minimal investment. The Porta-Clean washing
unit, developed for the flag and banner market removes coatings ad
non-fixated dyestuffs with a minimal fresh water consumption. The Portafix
Universal steam/air fixation unit is suitable for the fixation of all textile
dyestuffs, with temperatures in the range 100° to 180° and dwell times
between 2 and 30 minutes. It is equipped with a build-in steam generator. The
fixation units can be delivered in 3, 6, 9 and 11 linear meters content and are
afterwards upgradeable to 11 meters. The newly introduced Portafix Universal,
in a width of 3.4 m, and the Porta-Clean, in a width of 2.5 m, will be shown
at the ITMA 2007. Marketing and sales activities of SETeMa are handled by
2-some. ITMA 2007: hall A2, booth 303/404
More information: www.setema.com and www.2-some.com
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16) Lüscher shows JetScreen DX at ITMA
 Lüscher
AG presents the JetScreen DX, a new type of exposing technology to improve
the screen engraving, which now uses blue laser diodes to expose rotary and
flat bed screens. The new blue laser diode exposure head, entirely developed
by Lüscher AG, produces rotary and flat bed screens not only considerably
faster, but also provides a distinct improvement in image quality
simultaneously, with a much higher resolution capability than can be achieved
with wax inkjet technology. The exposure of all common emulsions and on all
common types of mesh and nickel screens is completed in a one off operation.
Kurt Steidle, CEO, about the significance of the ITM show for his company:
“The textile printing sector is one in which Lüscher AG has been very much
involved in the past and we intend to remain so in future as well because we
believe it to be an area for substantial contribution with our computer to
Screen products.”
ITMA 2007: hall C2, booth 225/324
More information: www.luescher.com
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17) Summa announces its series of
Summacut plotters
Summa
is pleased to announce its “Pharos”, an outstanding series of SummaCut
plotters. The Pharos series is a new evolution on the SummaCut platform. The
OPOS X technology of the high-end S-Class has been integrated on this cost
effective vinyl cutting plotters, enabling the SummaCut Pharos to read
cross-marks for contour cutting not only on standard materials but also on
reflective, holographic or mirroring materials as well as through different
kinds of laminates. The SummaCut has already been using for a longer time the
most complex algorithms to compensate any deformation of the print, and now
it also offers the best sensor technology. In order to improve productivity,
SummaCut Pharos supports Barcode reading and similar to the professional
S-Class the OPOS system is automatically activated and deactivated for
continuous working without operator intervention. The name Pharos has been given
to the series for symbolic reasons. Pharos was a technological wonder of its
age and the ingenuity of its lens construction inspired contemporaries with
the distance of its signal.
More information: www.summa.eu
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18) GCC at viscom 2007
GCC will
proudly present the latest advancement in printing and laser engraving /
marking / cutting technology at viscom 2007 in Düsseldorf. This time, as the
world premiere, GCC will exhibit the LaserPro C1812, a light, multi-purpose
and reliable laser engraver. It has dimensions of 28.4" W x 25.2" L
x 14" H (720W x 640L x 355H mm), a working table at 18" x 12"
(457 x 305 mm), and a stylish exterior design; the C1812 delivers spectacular
engraving and cutting results. In addition to the LaserPro C1812, you will
also discover a series of their superior LaserPro products: the Gaia cutting
system, the Venus II engraving system, the StellarMark I-10 and E2918-d
marking system. Also on display are GCC's exceptional StellarJET UV curable
inkjet printers and the all-new Jaguar IV (JF-61) featuring enhanced AAS II
contour cutting system for obtaining precise cutting performance. Equipped
with a high-speed digital servo drive system, the Jaguar IV series offers a
maximum cutting speed of 60 inch / second and 600 gram cutting forces.
viscom
2007: hall 8a, booth F 40
More information: www.GCCworld.com
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19) Cruse: To exhibit at the „art fair
europe“ in Rheda Wiedenbrück
At the newly established fine art
trade show in Rheda Wiedenbrück, Germany Cruse exhibits their latest scanner,
the CS185ST-VR, featuring „over-sampling lighting“. This technology enables
flawless scans of even darkest areas so that high-end artwork can be
reproduced at the highest possible quality. Cruse’s scanners are renowned for
high quality art reproduction. Thanks to an adjustable texture effect and
gentle lighting, originals can be easily digitalized in outstanding quality.
The optionally variable texture effect as well as an optionally available
light deflector allows for enhancing structures in the original in any
desired style. Cruse’s fine art scanners are available in standard sizes of
up to 1.50 x 2.25 meters. Museums and galleries will find it important to be
able to digitalize artwork touch free; with the help of Cruse scanners this
is possible. The optional frame adjustment program allows for easy handling
while realizing perfect sharpness and lighting across the entire scanned
area. Cruse scanners can be equipped as necessary with a suction plate,
90-180° book holder, with or without glass proof, a
transmitted light device for various slides, variable resolution, variable
reproduction angles, and post processing software.
art
fair europe: hall 2, booth B 6
More information: www.crusedigital.com or www.crusescanner.de
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20) Xaar shows the direction for
future label production
Xaar will
be exhibiting at Labelexpo Europe 2007 where several leading partners will
hold the worldwide launch of their innovative systems featuring Xaar
piezoelectric printheads. The integration of Xaar's technology into these
digital printers marks the continuation of Xaar's growing contribution to the
digital label printing industry. Xaar will be demonstrating the productivity,
quality and reliability of the 1001 head, with UV ink. This dynamically
variable drop (greyscale) printhead is based on Xaar's patented Hybrid
Side-Shooter platform with TF Technology. The combination of these features
is ideal for high-quality, single-pass printing: fine details, smooth tones
and readable text can be reproduced reliably and consistently.
Labelexpo
Europe: booth 12U80
More information: www.xaar.com
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21) Marabu presented Marajet DI-R for
Roland printers
Marabu
has extended its digital printing ink range for Wide Format printing. Marabu
presented the mild, solvent-based inkjet ink Marajet DI-R for Roland
printers. In an unexcelled way, it combines a good light fastness, a high color strength, and a big color gamut. Marajet DI-R
has especially been developed for Roland printing machines such as the
well-known VersaCamm and Soljet models. Further Roland printers, the EcoSolMax
can easily be switched over to Marajet DI-R. The substrate range includes
different types of PVC self-adhesive foils (monomer resp. polymer PVC foils
and cast foils) as well as PVC-coated substrates like banner and tarpaulin
materials, coated and uncoated textiles, furthermore suitable papers.
viscom
2007: hall 8a, Combination booth H 60 with Farben-Frikell Berlin GmbH
More information: www.marabu-inks.com
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22) SA International announces
PhotoPRINT 6 and Flexi 8.5
 SA
International announces PhotoPRINT 6 and Flexi 8.5. Highlighting features of
PhotoPRINT 6 such as compatibility with Windows Vista operating system, a
redesigned user interface, dual roll printing and Application Direct Printing
through dynamic PPDs. Also, continuing their efforts in ease-of-use, they introduce
Print Wizard, which offers inexperienced users a fool-proof path to high
quality output and a new point-and-click color variations tool. Users of all
skill levels will appreciate the improved Color Profiler, which simplifies
the workflow of ICC output profile generation while adding time-saving
features. Highlighting features of Flexi 8.5, such as compatibility with
Windows Vista operating system, dual roll printing, Application Direct
Printing through dynamic PPDs, repeat job function. Continuing their efforts
in ease-of-use, they offer a point-and-click color variations tool and
context-sensitive help files. Version 8.5 is proof of their continuous effort
to remain the number one sign making software in the industry.
viscom 2007: hall 8a, booth E 02
More information: www.saintl.biz
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23) Caldera: Strategic partnership
with Barbieri
 Caldera
and Barbieri Electronic have announced an exclusive calibration to RIP
multi-year strategic OEM partnership designed to mutually benefit both
companies by better serving their end-users, dealers an printer manufacturer
partners. The frame of the partnership consists of delivering “state of the
art” automatic color calibration solutions to wide format and grand format
printing professionals. “Our users will benefit from the combination of
Caldera and Barbieri’s leading technology and services, providing them with
the most accurate and multipurpose color calibration solutions,” said Joseph
Mergui, CEO and President of Caldera. Caldera will be introducing the Caldera
Swing, an affordable easy to use, versatile and reliable calibration
automatic device built to achieve top quality prints from digital output
devices. Caldera Swing is a solution for linearization and profiling of
photographic and wide format output devices for flexible reflective and
transparent materials with a thickness up to 0,7 mm.
viscom france: hall
8.3, booth A 08 / A 09
More information: www.caldera.eu
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24) Eisfeld Datentechnik: PosterJet
certified for HP Designjet Z6100
As one of
only six RIP solutions worldwide PosterJet 8 is now officially certified by
Hewlett-Packard for its Designjet Z6100. For further information on the HP
certification program, please visit HP's website:
www.hp.com/go/z6100/solutions/posterjet. On account of its outstanding
printing speed and quality, in combination with its extraordinary
reliability, PosterJet passed the certification program with excellent
results. Installed on a common office computer, PosterJet V8 is capable of
printing simultaneously on five large format printers. And due to PosterJet's
unique SimuPrint technologie, printing starts instantly on all printers,
without any RIP time applicable. This worldwide innovation allows PosterJet
users to control their entire printing environment highly productively at low
costs. PosterJet V8 has been shipped since August 8th. Likewise available is
the latest Version of PosterJet 7: version 7.5.7 provides enhanced support
for Microsoft Windows Vista 64BIT Editions. It can be downloaded as a free evaluation
copy from PosterJet's website. PosterJet 7.5.7 additionally supports the new
Canon imagePROGRAF printers iPF5100, iPF6100, and
the HP Designjet Z6100.
More information: www.posterjet.com
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25) ErgoSoft presents the latest
version of TexPrint at the ITMA
At the
ITMA in Munich, ErgoSoft AG will present the latest version
of its RIP software TexPrint. As a leading RIP software developer for digital
textile printing, the Swiss software house will be at this world largest
exhibition for the area of textile. The digital textile printing experts of
the ErgoSoft Team will explain in all interested visitors the TexPrint RIP
software with its specific functions like cylinder rapport, Step&Repeat,
ColorCombine and many other functions. ErgoSoft AG has been developing
software for the graphic industries since 1980, and it entered the RIP
software market in 1993. It has become one of the most recognizable names in
the market. The company is headquartered in Altnau, Switzerland and has a North American office
in Nashua, NH, and an Asian office in Hong Kong.
ITMA
2007: hall C2, booth 511
More information: www.ergosoft.net
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26) Inedit at ITMA 2007
The
software company Inedit Software S.L. from Barcelona presents its latest developments
at ITMA 2007 in Munich. The specialist of solutions for
designing and digital textile printing showcases the software package
neotextil optimized for Photoshop CS3 and the latest version of the
professional color, RIP and print software neoStampa 6. neotextil
is a complete solution for color separation, coloration, repeat,
visualization and cataloguing for the traditional and digital textile
printing and finishing market. neoStampa – with its
integrated innovative hueman color management engine by Tschudi Technology –
provides highest quality and productivity for major digital textile printers
in the market; for fashion, home textiles, sportswear and signage.
ITMA
2007: hall C2, booth 129
More information: www.neostampa.com and
www.neotextil.com
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27) RATIO at the DMS EXPO 2007
In
cooperation with Behrens & Schuleit GmbH, RATIO Entwicklungen GmbH is going
to present its plotmanagement and cost control software PLOTBASE|PM together
with the archiving solution STORAGE OPTION at DMS EXPO. PLOTBASE|PM is a
successful output management and cost analyzing software for professional
reprographers and the market for Architecture, Engineering and Construction.
PLOTBASE|PM stands for an increase in productivity, improvement of internal
processes and reduction of printing costs. PLOTBASE|PM STORAGE OPTION offers
web-based structured and secure access to ready-to-print documents – time and
platform-independent. Optical Character Recognition, an automatic conversion
of all supported file formats into PDF and a fast preview make this archiving
solution a valuable addition to the PLOTBASE|PM outputmanagement system.
DMS
Expo, Cologne: hall 7, booth A 019
More information: www.plotbase.com
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28) HumanEyes Technologies successful
at Graph Expo
HumanEyes
Technologies reports dramatic lenticular and 3D results on next generation UV
printers from HP, Gandinnovations, Fujifilm Graphic Systems and Océ. The
company demonstrates at Graph Expo powerful 3D and lenticular production on
the newest UV flatbed inkjet printers at its partner’s booths throughout the
fair being held in Chicago from September 9 to 12. 2007.
HumanEyes software allows printers to take advantage of the newest technology
to produce high quality lenticular and 3D effects on digital presses. The
latest hardware developments make the production of lenticular easier, faster
and of highest quality. New processes and materials have also considerably
reduced the cost of specialty print production. HumanEyes provides end-to-end
solutions for easy content creation, design and production of printed
lenticular and 3D projects enabling designers and printers to create
printable 3D, flips and animated images. HumanEyes Technologies Ltd., with
offices in Jerusalem and New York, has developed and patented
simplified methods for creating stereo panoramic 3D pictures.
More information: www.humaneyes.com
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29) SEAL: New bubble-free vinyl for
vehicle graphics and rigid displays
SEAL
Graphics, a world leader in image and print finishing solutions, has
developed a new vinyl that makes it easier for even unskilled operators to
create bubble-free vehicle graphics; as well as rigid indoor & outdoor
display panels. This new media Inkjet Solvent Premier Vinyl Airmount has an
adhesive with a unique internal structure containing fine channels which
allow the air to flow out in the application process. This enables operators
to apply with confidence and ease over flat or slightly contoured surfaces.
Inkjet Solvent Premier Vinyl Airmount is a gloss white polymeric vinyl with a
permanent, dark grey adhesive. It has been specifically designed for solvent
inkjet printers which do not require coated media. For more demanding outdoor
applications such as vehicle graphics or rigid signs, SEAL recommends that
the new vinyl is used in conjunction with AquaSEAL liquid laminates to
provide maximum protection and ensure the longevity of the digital image.
More information: www.sealgraphics.com
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30) ASLAN: New premium colored vinyl
ASLAN C 118 Soft
 At
viscom 2007 in Düsseldorf ASLAN, Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG presents – besides
its manifold range of films for glass decoration and digital printing – the
brand new colored vinyl ASLAN C 118 soft. The polymeric calandered colored
vinyl ASLAN C 118 soft is based on a softer face film, which makes the vinyl
much more flexible. Therefore this opaque plotter vinyl is really conformable
and can be applied easily around edges and on contours. It also makes the
vinyl easier and faster to weed and thus offers clear advantages during the
application. The ASLAN C 118 soft has a thickness of 70 µm, offers a range of
39 glossy colors and is available in different dimensions. Exclusive for time
of viscom ASLAN offers all interested visitors to the fair a viscom
special-price for testing the new quality of ASLAN C 118 Soft.
viscom 2007: hall 8a, booth H 41
More information: www.ASLAN-Schwarz.com
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31) Grafityp: Focus on GrafiWrap
vehicle wrapping at viscom
Grafityp
Selfadhesive Products, the Belgian manufacturer of Grafitack and Graficast
self adhesive films and Grafiprint digital printing media and laminates, will
focus at viscom on the GrafiWrap vehicle wrapping system and on a completely
new range of laminates. GrafiWrap specialists will demonstrate the ease with
which the Grafiprint self adhesive film S34P, laminated with the Grafiprint
laminate LAM040, can be used for wrapping complete vehicles. In this way they
convert them into mobile advertising tools that attract the attention of
people as they pass by and at the same time protect the vehicle against
scratches, stone chips, dirt and the harmful UV rays of the sun.
viscom
2007: hall 8a, booth I 30
More information: www.grafityp.com
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32) Hexis: New line of cast vinyl
films
At viscom
2007 in Düsseldorf, Hexis will show their new line of cast vinyl films
together with Hex’Press adhesive technology for vehicle wraps and fleet
graphics. The Hexis product line up is headed by their HX100WG1,
a 50µm cast vinyl film with an adhesive compound that makes the product
repositionable during application while allowing convenient elimination of
air bubbles. The HX100WG1 features an embossed polyethylene coated liner with
a structured adhesive and an extremely conformable vinyl formulation for fast
and risk free transfers. Also on show is the KG10000 cast vinyl film for
cutting plotters, available in 31 gloss colors. The KG10000 carries an
enhanced 50µm cast vinyl film with the proven solvent-based adhesive and the
same liner that is also used in their high performance line. Because of its
extreme flexibility and conformability this cast vinyl film is particularly
recommended for long term applications on complex and compound curved
surfaces and for vehicle full wraps. It features an outdoor durability of up
to 10 years and is thus the ideal high end solution for corrugated or riveted
substrates and all substrates with long life cycles. Vehicle wraps using
HX100WG1 will be on demo during the show. Data sheets, swatches and samples
are available directly from Hexis or from local distributors.
viscom
2007: hall 8b, booth J 60
More information: www.hexisgroup.com
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33) Neschen: More products to come
Due to
the company’s success with their filmolux easy clear matt and gloss economy
laminates, Neschen decided to include another variety of semi-matt surfaces
into its portfolio. Hence, the product selection that is designed for
applications of up to 2 years has become wider. As an addition to previous
solutions in the area of panels, Neschen added an economy hot lamination
solution to its portfolio: filmolux ECO hot nolite LM (Low Melt) and filmolux
ECO hot scratch LM. The filmolux hot gloss LM plus is replacing the previous
lowmelt product quality, now „filmolux hot gloss lowmelt“, and is
characterized by improved quality. Something entirely new is the
user-friendly adhesive foil „gudy window“ which can
be glued on by hand on the spot. The foil has been especially developed for
easy manual adhesion onto glass windows enabling bubble-free bonding thanks
to structured glue featuring air channels.
viscom
2007: hall 8a, booth J 02/J 20
More information: www.neschen.com
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34) Craftecazon and M-real: EVOLVE –
Large format recycled paper
Craftecazon
and M-real are pleased to announce the introduction of EVOLVE Large format the
bright-white 100% recycled paper. EVOLVE large-format represents a new
generation of recycled papers for large-format inkjet and plain paper copier
applications and offers a timely alternative to companies committed to an environmental
charter to reduce, re-use and recycle. Craftecazon, as one of the UK’s
leading paper manufacturers and distributors, is delighted to state that this
new 100% recycled paper is as good as if not better than the standard paper
used in the large-format printing industry, yet through its production
process, has significantly less impact on our environment. Available in an
80gsm and 90gsm for inkjet and 80gsm for PPC, this high-grade bright-white
paper is produced by M-real. EVOLVE Large Format will be to provide an
economical option to copy shops, drawing offices, architects and engineers
using large-format inkjet or plan printers and working towards being as
environmentally conscientious as they can be. EVOLVE Large Format is available in inkjet widths of 610 mm,
841mm and 914 mm, and PPC widths of 594 mm and 841 mm, and both are available
as A0 and A1 cut sheets. Specification sheets are also available as
downloadable PDF’s.
More information: www.craftecazon.com or
www.m-real.com
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35) LexJet presents Sunset Fibre Elite
Following
a banner year of awards and accolades for its Sunset line of fine art and
photo media, LexJet has released the latest in its fibre line of fine photo
papers, Sunset Fibre Elite. Sunset Fibre Elite was developed based on
feedback from users of Sunset Fibre Gloss who were looking for a
super-smooth, bright white, glossy surface in a fibre paper. Sunset Fibre
Elite has a 285g microporous high gloss-coated surface with a special
acid-inhibiting layer, and is universally compatible with all dye and
pigmented inksets. It is available in standard sheet sizes and roll widths up
to 44 in. Sunset Fibre Elite is now available and shipping from LexJet's
nationwide network of distribution centers. It is backed by LexJet's customer
service and product support.
More information: www.lexjet.com
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36) Cytack: Cypreme laminates with a 3
times higher UV-resistance
The lifespan of a product is for a
major part depending on its UV-resistance. The longer a product can resist
UV, the longer it will keep its colour and brilliance and automatically has a
longer lifespan. This was the target of the project for R&D which
resulted into the fact that they managed to develop a laminate with a special
Ocular-UV-filter which improves the UV-resistance times 3 in comparison to
traditionally used products. This special UV-filter has its impact in film
and adhesive to absorb UV-A and UV-B rays to an extremely high degree. Cytack
has enforced all its Cypreme laminates with the special Ocular-UV-filter.
More information: www.cytack.com
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37) JM Technical Textiles guarantees
environmental harmlessness
 All of
the manufacturer’s textiles for digital print are produced in accordance with
the Ökotex standard and PVC-free. Already in 2001 JM began to develop
substrates for digital print. From the beginning, the mid-sized company from Mönchengladbach, Germany
attached great importance to bringing only so-called green products to the
market. All products are manufactured without the use of heavy metals and do
not contain any PVC, phthalates, fungicides, glycol ether or phosphates. All
digital print substrates by Junkers & Müllers are manufactured in
accordance with the guidelines of the Ökotex 100 IV standard. Today, JM is
delighted with its early decision as market demands are continuously growing
in this direction. Many well-known companies have introduced corporate
policies to only procure ecologically harmless products. Meanwhile, JM can
offer a comprehensive selection of digitally printable textiles that are
suitable for a wide range of applications.
More information: www.jm-techtex.com
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38) texcon: Transfer printing on natural
fibers
A
perfectly new technology and process engineering will present texcon
GmbH*3t-Innovations from Mönchengladbach, Germany on the ITMA 2007 in Munich. The transfer printing on natural
fibers with the conventional sublimation coloring dyes and -inks are already
on 100% cotton, silk, linen, jute, hemp and their mixtures realized. Others
to now than simply colorable or colorable valid kinds of fiber such as glass
fiber, Aramid and others printed on with sublimation technology. In many
cases a machine investment is not necessary. Process engineering can be
integrated simply into the existing enterprise, whereby accordingly the
pretreatment product of the SNP row (Sublistatic Natural Printing) is
optimized. For light textiles impregnating is recommended and for heavy goods
coatings of all kinds. The products are ecological on water basis, and can
eliminate many improving processes (e.g. coloring) by uni printing. On the
ITMA presents texcon GmbH with the partner company Muratex a multi-functional
impregnating and a coating plant out and the technology and process
engineering of the transfer printing on natural fibers and/or a new transfer
relief technology by a combination of the fiber/chemistry/mechanical
engineering.
ITMA
2007: hall C2, booth 519
More information: www.3t-texnologies.com
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39) Xaar gives full approval to Aqua
Tint Ink
Aqua
Tint Ink is a manufacturer from India which has received a Xaar
“approval”. Xaar is pleased to announce that it has approved Aqua Tint’s
range of solvent inks for use with its Xaar 128 printheads. Based in
Mumbai/India Aqua Tint Ink is the first South Asian ink manufacturer to gain
“Approved” status from Xaar. The Award confirms that Aqua Tint Inks offer
outstanding jetting, color and mechanical properties and, when used with Xaar
128 printheads, provide high quality optimized results. Xaar works in
partnership with the world’s leading ink manufacturers to develop and approve
the widest range of compatible inkjet inks to provide assurance that they
offer the highest performance when used in conjunction with Xaar’s complete
range of market-leading printheads. Xaar “Approved” inks have passed Xaar’s
rigorous test criteria, which includes materials compatibility, printhead
lifetime testing, print performance and extended reliability testing. These
inks give optimum performance in the Xaar 128 range of printheads and protect
against short printhead life.
More information: www.xaar.com
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40) SGIA '07 Early Registrations Exceed
Expectations
“Six weeks to go until SGIA '07 (Orlando,
October 24-27, 2007) and
registration is booming”, says SGIA President/CEO Michael Robertson. He notes
a 7 percent increase in attendees' pre-show registrations over the same time
frame for last year's record-breaking Expo (21,424 in attendance). More than 550
companies will exhibit at this year's Expo. "SGIA '07 is poised to break
Expo records," Robertson said, "and SGIA is creating tools so
imagers tools can maximize their and gain insight from the innovative
environment." "New for SGIA '07”, features exhibitors' latest
products on SGIA.org. Content comprises entries exhibitors post in their SGIA
Virtual Trade Show booths. „Show Preview Webinars will provide a broad look
at graphics production (September 18) and garment decorating trends
(September 19), plus new technologies and materials that will be found in the
Expo Hall“, said Dan Marx, SGIA Vice President, Markets & Technologies.
"These early looks at equipment, services and materials from the
hundreds of exhibitors, will give you a picture of what SGIA '07 will have on
hand," says Marx, who leads the graphics session. Johnny Shell, SGIA
Vice President, Technical Services, leads the garment-focused Webinar.
More information:
www.sgia.org
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41) heytex: NORD Holding has acquired Julius
Heywinkel GmbH
 NORD
Holding Unternehmensbeteiligungsgesellschaft mbH, Hanover, has
acquired the Julius Heywinkel Group from the Wilhelm Karmann Corporation in a
management buyout. The core of the Group is Julius Heywinkel GmbH
headquartered in Bramsche near Osnabrück with its subsidiaries Heytex
Neugersdorf GmbH in Saxony and Heytex
Technical Textiles (Zhangjiagang) Co. Ltd. in China. The
present single management structure will continue as such in a new holding
company specifically founded for this purpose and based in future in
Bramsche. The Heywinkel Group specializes in producing coated technical
textiles and fabrics and has positioned itself as a market leader for large
format banner advertising. A further major business segment is “Systems and
Components” that has built up a solid reputation as an automotive supplier
for trim elements for vehicle interiors amongst other things. In contrast to
the majority of other financial investors who manage only temporary funds,
NORD Holding operates as a so-called “evergreen” without any time limitation.
This enables the holding company to evolve and to use its growth potential
without any external pressure. The new partnership with NORD Holding will
only have positive effects on the strong market position of the Heywinkel
Group. This and the existing innovation and production know-how at its
current locations will enable further expansion and the international
development of the Group.
viscom 2007: hall 8a, booth G 60
More information: www.heytex.com
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42) Esko and Artwork Systems become
EskoArtwork
Esko and
Artwork Systems announce the completion of their merger transactions. The new
combined business will go forward under the EskoArtwork brand, a name that
reflects the strong heritage and broad customer base of the founding
companies. EskoArtwork is a global market leader for innovative design,
pre-production and collaboration solutions to the packaging industry.
EskoArtwork also provides a broad range of workflow solutions to the
commercial printing market, as well as the Enfocus suite of PDF tools for
graphic designers and print production professionals. Bringing together the
best products, people and practices of the integrated companies, EskoArtwork
is ready to support its customers’ needs through a global
sales and support network, including distribution partners, backed by
its 1,000 dedicated professionals.
More information: www.esko.com
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43) STARFLEX: New Blockouts 5M
seamless from the new Factory
STARFLEX
Co. Ltd. is moving to a larger facility located in South Korea. STARFLEX expands the facility by
the end of 2007, enabling it to enhance the production capacity, quality and
further investment on R&D. To be able to meet the increasing demand
without extending the lead-time, the production capacity will be doubled up
from 2008 at the new factory. In the middle of the transfer and the new
installations, numerous sites of the new factories are already functional.
Thanks to the larger machines newly installed last month, 3 best selling
blockouts from STARFLEX are now offered up to seamless 5M. Opaque, double side
printable, multi-tasking features with super-wide format availability will
make the job easy. Available widths of SBO-15 (510g/qm), SBO-16 (540g/qm),
and SBO-20 (680g/qm) are 137cm, 160cm, 220cm, 250cm, 320cm, 500cm as standard
widths, and the customized production is possible from 80cm up to 530cm. As
one of the leading manufacturers of PVC flexible substrate, STARFLEX CO. LTD.
produces a very comprehensive range of Back-lit, Front-lit, Blockout, Mesh for wide & super-wide format solvent printers.
More information: www.star-flex.com
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44) Megaink: Dr. Ingolf Kaspar new
Regional Manager
Czech
based Megaink, a leader in the development of inks for the outdoor
advertisement digital printer market, is further expanding its sales team and
has appointed Dr. Ingolf Kaspar to the role of Regional Manager. Ingolf
Kaspar brings more than five years of experience in sales management, service
and marketing from the alternative ink business. He has previously been LYSON
Europe territory manager and most recently European Sales Manager at Digital
Ink Company in Germany. In team with Alex Nussem, Mr.
Kaspar will support and enhance the significant growth of Megaink's
distribution in EMEA region.
More information: www.megaink.biz
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