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Company: CREACT KG, Linau; editor in chief: Susanne Aschoff Tuesday, 09.
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Dear readers, here
you will find something about interesting innovations and news about Large
Format Printing. 1) SGIA '07: From 24 to 27 October in OrlandoThe Expo is maxing out its capacity at the Orange County Convention Center (243,650 net square footage), and that means attendees will have a mammoth Expo floor to explore the latest hardware and software technologies for the specialty imaging industry. "SGIA '07 exhibitors need even more space to show off cutting-edge equipment and consumables", said Sylvia Hall, SGIA's Vice President of Conventions and Conferences. "It's one more indicator the SGIA Expo will feature the best and most expansive representation of the imaging community." In addition to hosting the leading suppliers and manufacturers, SGIA '07 will offer 54 educational sessions guaranteed to deliver profit-building ideas. More information: www.sgia.org 2) viscom germany 2007: A fresh breeze for visual communicationFrom high-end digitals to classical engraving: the variety
of visual communication is bigger than ever. Proof of that could be seen at
this year’s viscom which presented itself full of new vitality. With a total
of 8,900 trade visitors the organizers, Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH,
recorded a result at a similar level with that of the previous event (2005:
9,023). In this context, the proportion of visitors from advertising agencies
and of customers from the industrial and the department store sector who
found their way to Düsseldorf this year was significantly higher. “The new
orientation of viscom as a trade fair for visual communication is beginning
to bear fruit“, commented Hans-Joachim Erbel, Managing Director of Reed
Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH. This is because in addition to the advertising
technicians who traditionally make up the classical core of viscom, there was
a marked increase in visitors from advertising agencies, from industry and
from the department store sector, among them many newcomers particularly
interested in the modern forms of visual communication. The viscom More information:
www.viscom-germany.com Sincerely
Yours Susanne
Aschoff |
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1) SGIA '07: From 24 to 27
October in Orlando 2) viscom germany 2007: A fresh breeze for visual
communication 3) Teckwin presents its TeckRouter at SGIA 4) Mutoh Europe announces “Blizzard series” 6) Multi-Plot: The variety of visual communication is
bigger than ever 7) GBC unveils its laminators 620os and 5031 systems
at viscom Italia 8) Megaink launches new bio ink: BioMGInk 9) Roland DG: New Sublimation Ink for FP-740 10) ONYX Graphics announces ONYX Workflow Software
Version 7.1 11) Caldera unveils SUPER 7 with new features at SGIA 12) ColorGATE: Version 5.0 with an impressive range of
new highlights 13) SAi presents PhotoPRINT 6 and Flexi 8.5 14) Wasatch SoftRIP releases support for new devices 15) RATIO: CAD|STATION supports new CANON iPF large
format printer 16) Inedit to attract wide interest at ITMA 2007 17) ErgoSoft: Successful ITMA Show 18) GMG: Version 4.5 of color proofing and color
management 19) x-film presents JETREX for dye inks 20) Hexis USA will show its complete product line at SGIA 21) ILFORD’s GALERIE GOLD baryta paper for inkjet
printing 22) Regulus enters the market of photo papers 23) EFI: Doublet SAS has installed a VUTEk QS3200 24) Roland DG offers a new Eco Product Labeling System 25) Matan Digital Printers joins forces with MGI 26) HP announced an agreement to acquire MacDermid
ColorSpan 27) HumanEyes Technologies Partners with Fujifilm
Graphic Systems 28) Marabu acquires Clearstar Coatings 29) EFI: Epson and EFI strengthen alliance 30) Alwan Color Expertise partners with Gradual
Software 31) FESPA Digital 2008 bookings already match total for
2006 Event 32) INTERGEO East 2008 will take place again in
Belgrade Alphabetical index: Alwan / Gradual (30),
Caldera (11), ColorGATE (12), EFI (23), EFI / Epson (29), ErgoSoft (17), FESPA Digital 2008 (31), GBC (7), GMG (18), HP (26), Hexis (20), HumanEyes / Fujifilm Graphic Systems (27),
ILFORD (21), Inedit (16), INTERGEO East 2008 (32), Marabu (28), Matan (25), Megaink (8), Multi-Plot (6), Mutoh (4), ONYX Graphics (10), RATIO (15), Regulus (22), Roland (9) (24), SAi (13), SGIA (1), Teckwin (3), TEPEDE (5), viscom Germany 2007 (2), Wasatch (14), x-film (19) |
3) Teckwin
presents its TeckRouter at SGIA
Teckwin announces the
demonstration of its new TeckRouter, using i-cut vision, the preeminent
vision workflow solution, worldwide, for short run graphics with workflow
integrated all the way from design through the RIP for accurate digital
finishing. Now these same capabilities will be available to the smaller
digital print shop, as the TeckRouter will allow for the routing/finishing of
short run graphics, whether laminated or directly printed on rigid
substrates, with automatic precision. Since lamination introduces stretch and
shrinkage issues to a graphical shape, and digital printers are not as
accurate in register as the analog printing presses they replaced, using the
print file to determine the correct contour to maintain graphical edges does
not always work well enough to satisfy a client. The i-cut
Vision system ensures that a graphic will be finished as it was printed,
rather than as the design file expected it to be printed. While flexible
materials can be cut by hand and rigid materials with semi automated CNC
technology, quality cutting of the rigid materials printed by Teckwin’s UV
flatbed will be easily and profitably handled by the Teckwin TeckRouter
utilizing the i-cut equipped cutting system. The new
TeckRouter will further extend the Teckwin family, which already offers a
full range of both hybrid and flatbed UV printing systems. TeckRouter is
targeted at screen printers, graphic display shops and commercial printers
producing rigid output. SGIA: booth 0232 More information: www.teckwin.com |
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4) Mutoh
Europe announces “Blizzard series”
More information: www.mutoh.eu 5) TEPEDE: successful viscomThe already at FESPA announced but due to some transport
problems delayed 3200 mm solvent printer TeckStone from Teckwin together with
the two UV-printers TeckStorm and TeckThunder also from Teckwin have been
successfully introduced at viscom in Düsseldorf. TeckThunder and TeckStorm
incorporate the new Xaar omnidot heads allowing variable drop size starting
with 8 pl. Whereas TeckStorm is a flat bed printer for up to 2440 by 1220 mm
size, TeckThunder is a hybrid printer allowing roll to roll and rigid board
printing up to 1640 mm in width. Length is just a question of the RIP and
disk space. Finest details are possible to print and even color transitions
are smooth and clear. Even letters less than 5mm can be read (if magnifier is
available). More information:
www.tepede.com or info@de.tepede.com 6) Multi-Plot: The variety of visual communication is bigger than everPrinted stools, individually designed carpets, brilliant shining fruit motives are still very interesting products for viscom visitors. Multi-Plot presented a fresh, fruity and colorful fair booth. The possibilities and creativity of digital textile printing are enormous. Multi-Plot has made very good new contacts, a large number of new interested visitors came to the stand and the visitor quality was excellent. The showroom from students of the University Kassel received very positive feedback. They presented the project “Floral digital” with different types of furniture for seats. The students designed several motives and Multi-Plot has printed the textile covers. The showroom which made clear how many creative possibilities Industrial Inkjet Printing offers. It was a professional platform to present this project. Both the Multi-Plot fair booth and the student showroom gave the viscom visitors a number of important ideas to take home. More information:
www.multiplot.de 7) GBC
unveils its laminators 620os and 5031 systems at viscom Italia
GBC Commercial
Laminating Solutions Group will unveil its newest laminators for digital
print finishing at viscom Italia taking place in Milano viscom italia: hall 3, booth R09/S10 More information: www.gbcfilm.com 8) Megaink launches new bio ink: BioMGInkMegaink announced that it has developed a revolutionary renewable resources-based ink for large-format commercial printing use. Made from renewable sources rather than traditional chemical solvents, BioMG Inks bring a new element of environmentalism to the ink industry. In addition to being environmentally friendly, under stringent testing, BioMGInk has proved to be notable for UV resistance, to be scratch and alcohol resistant, and to have a less abrasive odor than traditional solvent-based inks. Commenting on the success of the new product, Megaink’s Director of Business Development, Avi Bukai said: “We are extremely excited to be successfully bringing a bio ink product to the market. This is a truly unique product which is unlike others that have been tried before, and we are confident that as soon as users have a chance to try the product they will be convinced not only that this is a positive direction for the industry, but that BioMGInks are superior to others in their category”. Fully compatible BioMG Inks are available now for Mimaki and Roland printers. More information:
www.megaink.biz 9) Roland
DG: New Sublimation Ink for FP-740
Roland DG Benelux has
introduced their new SBL2 sublimation ink, packed in 1-liter bottles for heat
transfer printing with its Hi-Fi Express FP-740 sublimation inkjet printer.
“Soft signage is a visual communication medium that showcases the unique look
and texture of fabric,” said Yohei Shinomura, Roland DG color product
manager. “In addition to its visual appeal, fabric is an excellent choice for
environmentally-consdous customers. To maximize this medium, the FP-740
featuring SBL2 ink delivers vibrant color and exceptional color fastness on
lightweight, flexible fabrics for beautiful flags and banners.” The new SBL2
ink for the FP-740 features are: New lower-cost sublimation ink makes soft
signage production highly profitable; generates dense, vivid colors for
stunning flags and banners and dries quickly in the transfer paper’s surface
for maximum ink transfer to the final fabric. The ink will be distributed from
their headquarters on Oevel/Belgium through his dealer network in More information: www.rolanddg.com 10) ONYX Graphics announces ONYX Workflow Software Version 7.1
More information: www.onyxgfx.com 11) Caldera unveils SUPER 7 with new features at SGIA
SGIA:
booth: 0200 and viscom Italia: hall 3, booth V06 More information: www.caldera.eu
12) ColorGATE: Version 5.0 with an impressive range of new highlights
More information: www.colorgate.com 13) SAi presents PhotoPRINT 6 and Flexi 8.5
More information: www.PhotoPRINT6.com and www.Flexi85.com 14) Wasatch SoftRIP releases support for new devicesWasatch Computer Technology has released 17 new drivers for popular inkjet printers and cutting devices. This SoftRIP release includes drivers for Epson’s new Stylus Pro x880 and x450 printer models, as well as devices from d.gen, DGI, Mimaki, Mutoh, and Roland. “When Epson’s new Stylus Pro devices begin shipping, Wasatch will be ready,” says Wasatch Vice President Jay Griffin. “SoftRIP was the first inkjet RIP to introduce 16-bit rendering for high-definition output. Demanding users with premium devices will appreciate the difference 16-bit color makes in their output quality.” Internal testing in the Wasatch labs has produced excellent quality color separations for screen and flexo printing using the new Epson printers. The Epson inks released for these devices block UV light better than the previous formulation, making these printers particularly well suited for the separations market. More information:
www.wasatch.com 15) RATIO: CAD|STATION supports new CANON iPF large format printerCAD|STATION, the solution that combines up to three CANON iPF plotters into one virtual multi-roll printer, supports the new CANON imagePROGRAF printers iPF510, iPF610, iPF710, iPF5100 and iPF6100 with the upcoming service pack. CANON imagePROGRAF iPF8000, iPF500, iPF600, iPF700, W6800PG and W8400PG models are also included. Thanks to the flexibility of up to three separate rolls, CAD|STATION in combination with the high-quality CANON printers offers a unique solution that efficiently processes a high quantity of large format documents in a fast and controlled workflow. Without the need to change rolls manually, a broad range of formats from A0 (E) to A4 (A) can easily be printed. Paper waste and the time required for post-print trimming can be reduced to a minimum, as CAD|STATION automatically chooses the right output device equipped with the correct size roll to get the job done. A wide variety of supported technical file formats and a very high throughput speed make the CAD|STATION solution in combination with CANON iPF large format printers an innovative printing solution for the CAD and GIS market. More information:
www.cadstation.com 16) Inedit to attract wide interest at ITMA 2007The software company Inedit Software S.L. from Barcelona presented its latest developments at ITMA 2007 in Munich. The specialist of solutions for designing and digital textile printing showcased neotextil (expert textile designing modules for Adobe Photoshop) and neostampa, the professional color rip and print management solution. neostampa supports all major digital textile printers on the market, such as Reggiani, Robustelli, Konica-Minolta, Dupont, dGen, Hollanders, Mimaki, Mutoh, Roland and many more. The innovative hueman color management allows color calibration with ICC RGB printer profiles and therefore provides full soft-proof capability and in-gamut editing in various image processing software, such as Photoshop and Illustrator. More information:
www.neostampa.com and www.neotextil.com 17) ErgoSoft:
Successful ITMA Show
ErgoSoft
AG, based in Altnau/Switzerland, can look back on a successful ITMA show.
During the runtime of the trade show in September, 118,000 visitors from 149
different countries found their way to the ITMA exhibition in More information: www.ergosoft.net 18) GMG:
Version 4.5 of color proofing and color management
GMG,
supplier of high-end color management and proofing solutions, announced the
version 4.5 launch of its color management and
proofing systems, named GMG ColorProof, GMG ColorServer, and GMG InkOptimizer.
All solutions feature new profile and driver updates, as well as stronger
image sharpening, working with more inkjet printing systems, and providing
easier hotfolder use. They also deliver multi-core processor support and can
operate on the Windows Vista operating system. The new version of proofing
software, focuses on new drivers and spot color support, including calibrated
spot colors, support of new HKS and Pantone Goe spot color sets, sharpening
for proofing profiles with a number of options, missing dot simulation for
gravure printing processes, support for new printers, including the HP Z3100
printer and a lot more. New features also in InkOptimizer 4.5, a solution
that automatically reduces chromatic colors, thus providing cost savings by reducing
unnecessary ink usage. Shipment of the updates is planned for middle of
October 2007. More information:
www.gmgcolor.com 19) x-film presents JETREX for dye inksx-film offers a completely new, top-coated media range for
water-based dye inks (large format printing) – JETREX for dye inks – which
was launched during the FESPA 2007 in More information:
www.x-film.com 20) Hexis
USA will show its complete product line at SGIA
At
the SGIA, Hexis will show their complete line of self-adhesive cast vinyl
films together with Hex’Press adhesive technology for vehicle wraps and fleet
graphics. Totally new at the show is the HX5000 Series, a 65mm high performance colored
vinyl with structured Hex’Press polyethylene liner that makes the product
repositionable during application while allowing easy elimination of air
bubbles. The Hexis product line up is headed by their HX100WG1, a 50mm cast vinyl film for solvent
inkjet printers. The HX100WG1 also features an embossed PE coated liner with
a structured adhesive and an extremely comfortable vinyl formulation for fast
and risk free transfers. Also on show will be the recently launched KG10000,
a 50mm cast vinyl for cutting plotters,
available in 31 gloss colors. 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. SGIA: booth 2388 More information: www.hexisgroup.com 21) ILFORD’s GALERIE GOLD baryta paper for inkjet printingRecently ILFORD has created the
GALERIE GOLD Fibre Silk, an authentic baryta paper for inkjet printing. It is
a 310 gsm inkjet media featuring a traditional barium sulphate (baryta) base.
The baryta enhances the media surface, which gives the creamy whites and
velvety blacks that form part of the unique look and feel of a true fibre
print, the standard amongst art photographers worldwide. The media also
produces real high definition images with an extended tonal range, making it
a must for exhibition quality images ranging from vivid color to dramatic
black and whites. The assembly is completed by a backing layer, which ensures
that the final printed image has minimal curl. GALERIE GOLD has been
specifically designed with no unnecessary additives in the media to guarantee
the image lasts and lasts just like a traditional photo print. Just as
traditional silver halide photographs demonstrate, extreme emotions can be
captured in an image through warm or cold tones. These same results can be
produced digitally, and ILFORD has created specific recommendations on using
filter factors to create “digital toning”. More information: www.ilford.com 22) Regulus enters the market of photo papersAfter more than 15 years of experience in the production of inkjet special media, the first photo paper developed and produced by Regulus now is commercially available. The high resolution and color gamut of the successful "Power-Sol" product line for solvent based inks lead to the decision to enter this market segment. The visitors of the recent viscom exhibition in Düsseldorf were impressed by the print quality and the drying time, which make the products suitable for competitive poster prints on all printers using eco solvent or conventional solvent inks. Small print shops and sign makers working with solvent technology only will now be in a position to accept orders for high resolution poster prints. The papers are PE-coated on both sides and are available in glossy and semi-matt. The grammage of both qualities is 235 gsm, the maximum width available is 1520mm. More information:
www.regulus.de 23) EFI:
Doublet SAS has installed a VUTEk QS3200
Doublet
SAS, French provider of printed materials and graphics for corporate
entertainment and events applications, has installed a VUTEk QS3200 large format
digital inkjet printing solution from EFI to enhance its capability for
printing high-quality large-format graphics and signage. Luc Doublet, CEO of
the Lille-based company, explains: “We are very familiar with large format
inkjet printing technology and felt that we needed to boost our operation by
investing in equipment that delivers extra benefits to those currently
achieved through our existing line-up of printers.” Launched only last year,
the VUTEk QS3200 is the newest addition to EFI’s family of UV-curing digital
inkjet printers and provides Doublet with the ability to print onto a wider
range of rigid and flexible substrates up to 3.2 m width and up to 5 cm
thick. Immediately following an end of June installation, the QS3200 was
quickly set to work on production of visually arresting graphics for July’s
Tour de France race. As a long-running official supplier to the Tour, Doublet
was once again responsible for producing eye-catching sponsors’ banners for
the race. More information: www.efi.com 24) Roland DG offers a new Eco Product Labeling SystemRoland DG Benelux has
introduced a new environmental labeling system for the company’s products,
which has gone into effect More information: www.rolanddg.com 25) Matan
Digital Printers joins forces with MGI
Matan
Digital Printers, a manufacturer of specialty digital printers, has announced
that it has joined forces with MGI Digital Graphic Technology, to promote
Matan’s Digital Sign & Label printing solutions in the French market.
This business collaboration will leverage the marketing, training and support
of the Matan SprinG in More information: www.matanprinters.com 26) HP
announced an agreement to acquire MacDermid ColorSpan
HP
has signed a definitive agreement to acquire MacDermid ColorSpan Inc., a
manufacturer of wide-format digital inkjet printers, from MacDermid Printing
Solutions LLC, a subsidiary of privately held MacDermid Incorporated, which
is based in More information: www.hp.com 27) HumanEyes
Technologies Partners with Fujifilm Graphic Systems
HumanEyes
Technologies, a lenticular 3D software developer, and Fujifilm Graphic
Systems USA Inc., distributor of graphics systems products in the More information: www.humaneyes.com and www.fujifilmgs.com 28) Marabu
acquires Clearstar Coatings
Marabu
GmbH & Co. KG has announced that it has acquired the assets of USA-based
Clearstar Coatings Corporation, a leading manufacturer in the production of
liquid laminates and inks for digital printing. Stephen Berman, founder and
President, joins Clearstar L.P., the More information: www.marabu-inks.com 29) EFI:
Epson and EFI strengthen alliance
Seiko
Epson Corporation (Epson) and EF have launched a new solution for proofing
and large-format production. The new Epson Stylus Pro 4880, 7880, 9880, and
11880 printers are supported by the new version of EFI ColorProof XF.
Demanding users in the proofing community, as well as those in industries
such as photography, fine art, and print production, who
purchase the solution of ColorProof XF and the Epson Stylus Pro series are
able to print various levels of proofs with accurate, consistent, and wide
gamut color. The new solution dramatically extends color gamut as well as
accuracy and consistency by taking full advantage of Epson’s newly developed
UltraChrome K3 ink with Vivid Magenta technology. EFI ColorProof XF has long
supported Epson Stylus Pro printers. It is the winner of the 2007 BERTL’s
Best Wide Format Pre-press/Proofing Solution. The new version of EFI’s
Bestcolor technology-driver inkjet proofing solution includes several
enhanced and new features. More information: www.efi.com 30) Alwan
Color Expertise partners with Gradual Software
Alwan
Color Expertise has announced a partnership with Gradual Software of
integrate Alwan’s preflighting, standardization and CMYK Optimizer color
technology within the SWITCH product line from Gradual. The agreement offers
users a combined technical solution that delivers advanced automation and
file optimization. Alwan Color Expertise is well known for its efficient
color standardization tools that can be easily integrated into existing
working processes. The integration of CMYK Optimizer in the Gradual SWITCH
environment facilitates higher levels of integration in various user
workflows. The added metadata capabilities enable users to build a fully
automated workflow from start to finish – beginning at the front end (order
intake) all the way to the back end (prepress) of automatic graphic
processing. Gradual Software has developed a specific configurator whereby Alwan
CMYK optimizer is easy installed and managed from within SWITCH. This
integration allows users to open and use only one single application und
thus, benefit from a single view of all processing jobs taking place. User
feedback about the combined packaging has been extremely positive. More information: www.alwancolor.com
31) FESPA Digital 2008 bookings already match total for 2006 EventSuppliers of digital equipment and consumables are substantially
increasing their stand space reservations at FESPA Digital 2008 compared with
the 2006 exhibition, with some even doubling their stand bookings. Enquiry
levels are buoyant, with many blue-chip manufacturers endorsing FESPA’s role
as a premier forum for the digital and screen printing community. With seven
months to go until the exhibition opens, confirmed space bookings for the
second FESPA Digital exhibition already match the 16,000 qm occupied by the
inaugural event in Amsterdam in 2006. On this basis, FESPA expects the
eventual floorplan to show a significant increase in the total size of the
show, facilitated by the flexibility of the Geneva Palexpo exhibition centre,
which is designed to allow the show to grow organically around the original core.
Managing Director for FESPA Events, Frazer Chesterman explains: “The
exhibitors that have enlarged their stands for FESPA Digital 2008 tell us
that the additional investment is more than justified by the sales successes
that they generate at FESPA shows. This is backed up by the feedback we had
from exhibitors at our flagship FESPA 2007 exhibition in FESPA Digital 2008: April 1 to 3
in Geneva Palexpo, Switzerland More information:
www.fespadigital.com 32) INTERGEO
East 2008 will take place again in Belgrade
INTERGEO
East 2008 is returning to its roots and will take place from February 18 to
20 in Belgrade. For a third time, INTERGEO East 2008: February 19 to
20 in Belgrade, Serbia (Conference starts February 18) More information:
www.intergeo-east.com Good bye,
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