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Company: CREACT KG, Linau; editor in chief: Susanne Aschoff Friday, 10.
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Dear readers, here
you will find something about interesting innovations and news about Large
Format Printing. 1)
From PRO SIGN 2006 comes “viscom
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1) From
PRO SIGN 2006 comes “viscom Germany” 2) Océ presents Océ Arizona 250 GT 3) NUR Macroprinters expands UV-
and Solvent-ink product line 4) ColorSpan 9840UV wins Award
for Flatbed Rigid Substrates 5) Caldera wins SGIA product of
the year award for Software 6) Wasatch introduces an
Interface-lift with SoftRIP Version 6.0 7) GMG releases GMG Remote
Calibration Wizard 8) HumanEyes: New PrintPro 2.0 –
3D Spotlights 9) JM Technical Textiles:
MEDIATEX® TT-Troja Ink BLSSE 10) Hexis: MICRO4 – A new
micro-perforated window film 11) ILFORD: New ILFORD range of
professional film products 12) LexJet complete line of
fibre-based Inkjet papers 13) Graphics One: Opticoat 6
Level technology for GO dMax 4 PRO 14) Gandinnovations gets
accolades for VOC Filtration System 15) ErgoSoft and BARBIERI
electronic – A strategic partnership 16) Caldera distributes Human
Eyes 17) MacDermid ColorSpan:
Colourgen exclusive UK Distributor 18) Dalim: Polygraphimport
distributor in Ukraine 19) Tecco: Smartstuff sole North
American Master Distributor 20) Spandex: Opening of new
office and warehouse in Warsaw 21) EFI completes acquisition of
Jetrion LLC 22) FESPA launches 2007
Conference program 23) Spühl OPEN HOUSE – a
resounding success Alphabetical index: BARBIERI electronic (15),
Caldera (5) (16), Dalim software (18), EFI (21), ErgoSoft (15), FESPA (22), Gandinnovations (14), GMG (7), Graphics One (13), Hexis (10), HumanEyes (8), ILFORD (11), JM Technical Textiles (9), LexJet (12), MacDermid ColorSpan
(4) (17), NUR Macroprinters (3),
Oce (2), PRO SIGN 2006 (1), Spandex (20), Spühl (23), Tecco (19), Wasatch (6) |
2)
Océ presents Océ Arizona 250 GT
Océ is demonstrating
its next generation Océ Arizona 250 GT printer that
offers printing without compromise for a broad range of applications. The Océ Arizona 250 GT printer uses four-color (CMYK) UV
curable inks and Océ VariaDot
imaging technology to deliver near-photographic image quality, includes a
true flatbed platform to print onto a wide variety of rigid substrates, and
features an optional roll-to-roll module for printing onto flexible media.
The Océ Arizona 250 GT can print onto rigid media
up to 1.25m wide x 2.5m long x 48mm thick. The optional roll-to-roll module
can print onto flexible media up to 2.2m wide. It delivers a true production
print speed (sellable prints) of 16 square meters per hour. The Océ Arizona 250 GT is ideal for producing a wide variety
of display graphics such as event graphics, point-of-purchase displays,
limited-term signage, banners, backlit and reflective rigid displays, transit
advertising, and directional signage. But because of its ability to print on
a range of materials not predetermined simply by “square, flat and thin,” the
Océ Arizona 250 GT can produce applications beyond
the norm including custom furniture, glasswork, fixture enhancement, fine
art, or nearly anything that the imagination can conceive. More information: www.oceusa.com/odgs
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3)
NUR Macroprinters
expands UV- and Solvent-ink product line
NUR Macroprinters announced
multiple new presses and enhancements to existing presses, across all its
product lines. All of the new products and enhancements have backward
compatibility to allow customers to upgrade existing presses to the new
models’ level of performance, thus protecting their investments. The new NUR Macroprinters product line-up includes: NUR Tempo™ Q: The
new NUR Tempo Q flatbed UV-inkjet press, based on the robust NUR Tempo
platform, delivers even higher quality, up to true 1080 dpi, for spectacular
print quality; A new flatbed add-on module for the NUR Expedio
3200 makes it more affordable and NUR Fresco™ III press: A new, high speed
and improved quality version of the popular NUR Fresco solvent-ink based
production press, with speeds up to 144 square meters (1,550 square feet) / hr
and a new on-press Automated Color Management tool (ACM) streamlines the
process of building ICC color profiles on NUR presses, thus improving
customer's productivity. More information:
www.nur.com 4)
ColorSpan 9840UV wins Award for Flatbed
Rigid Substrates
MacDermid ColorSpan, Inc. is pleased to announce their second
Product of the Year award in the past three years. At the SGIA 2006 Show the ColorSpan 9840UV was awarded the DPI Product-of-the-Year
Award in the Flatbed Rigid Substrate Output Device category. In 2004, the
company’s DisplayMaker 72SR won the honor.
Companies within the industry entered the competition by submitting a print
from an image created by the Digital Printing and Imaging Association (DPI).
The output then was judged in four separate categories, based on output size,
and judged on factors such as color, detail and tonality. DPI has sponsored
the competition each year and honors those who have produced the best quality
print within each category. MacDermid’s ColorSpan 9840UV took home the award for best output from
flatbed printers on rigid substrates. The image was 30” x 40” actual size and
was printed on a sheet of Alcan GatorPlast.
“We are once again honored to win another prestigious award with the image
quality of our printers,” said Bruce Butler, Director of Marketing. “The ColorSpan 9840UV made its More information:
www.colorspan.com 5)
Caldera wins SGIA product of the
year award for Software
Caldera’s GrandRIP+ won
the Best Product of the Year Software Category at the SGIA 06 in More information: www.caldera.eu 6)
Wasatch introduces an
Interface-lift with SoftRIP Version 6.0
Wasatch Computer Technology has announced version
6.0 of its Wasatch SoftRIP™ family of products. SoftRIP 6.0 gives existing users powerful tools to work
more efficiently, while providing new users an easy interface that they can
learn and use immediately. In SoftRIP 6.0, users
can do all of their typical daily tasks without ever leaving the software’s
main screen. That makes it easy for most users to complete their work in the
RIP quickly, while still maintaining deeper level advanced tools for printing
and color experts. This release creates different workflow paths that let the
user choose what process works best for them. One of the new features is
Direct-to-Layout: It is ideal for users who like to view all of the images in
a production run at the same time so they can plan their print run
efficiently. The Job-Based processing streamlines file preparation for
individuals that choose to open one image at a time, preparing each file to
RIP and print individually. The Server-Based workflow is favored by users who
manage the RIP from the Master Queues Manager, receiving files to RIP from
separate networked workstations. With 6.0 it’s easy for users to get started
with one of these options, or to combine different workflow options into a
hybrid process optimized for their conditions. More information:
www.wasatch.com 7)
GMG releases GMG Remote
Calibration Wizard
GMG, supplier of high-end color management and
proofing solutions, introduces the GMG Remote Calibration Wizard, an easy to use
remote calibration tool for GMG ColorProof that
supports wizard-based calibration and recalibration of printers at remote
proofing sites. It allows users at remote sites to calibrate their digital
printers to GMG precision without purchasing or installing the ColorProof application themselves. Using the Remote
Calibration Wizard simplifies administration and maintenance of remote
proofing sites. It is available to, and compatible with, all existing and
future ColorProof customer sites. The new wizard-based
user interface allows precise calibration, even for users with no previous
color experience or skills. The Remote Calibration Wizard is fully compatible
with all printers and measuring instruments that are supported by GMG, such
as Epson, HP, and Canon printers and X-rite and Gretag
measuring instruments. It supports GMG ColorProof's
built-in remote proofing capabilities, included with every system. With the
recently introduced HP Designjet Z2100 digital
printer, the remote calibration process is even easier. Because this printer
has its own, built-in spectrophotometer, remote calibration is fully
automatic. The user just asks the system to calibrate the printer at the
remote site, and the printer and GMG software do the rest, without any manual
intervention. It is available to GMG customers-for distribution to their own
print buyers-from GMG resellers and the support page on the GMG web site. More information:
www.gmgcolor.com 8)
HumanEyes: New PrintPro
2.0 – 3D Spotlights
Already heralded as a pioneer of modern 3D and lenticular technology, HumanEyes
Technologies has showcased new PrintPro 2.0, a
multi-faceted, easy-to-use 3D creation and production application developed
for designers, photographers, ad agencies, brand owners and printers; now
based on next-generation technology. 2D to 3D conversion and an interactive
Timeline feature for precise creative control head the list of new features
in PrintPro 2.0. Now professionals can revive their
customers’ existing image assets and campaigns using eye-catching 3D. Working
with PrintPro 2.0, the user has complete control of
the 2D picture’s conversion to a 3D image, without needing to understand or
manage the underlying complexities. Intelligent tools carry-out the user’s
wishes. The Timeline allows users to precisely control the composition of
their creation. The creative professional can get real time feedback, view
progress and changes in each frame, and then choose the views they wish to
have in their final output. This is a totally new concept that will allow creatives to go beyond the currently limited abilities of
flip and animation effects, into a world of easily made, lively animations. More information:
www.humaneyes.com 9)
JM Technical Textiles: MEDIATEX® TT-Troja Ink BLSSE
More information: www.jm-textile.com and
www.thelevante.com/go.php 10) Hexis: MICRO4 – A new micro-perforated window
film
Hexis More information:
www.hexisgroup.com 11) ILFORD: New ILFORD range of
professional film products
ILFORD, a major player in the development and
manufacture of photo quality media for inkjet printing and photographic
processes, announces the launch of its new ILFORD Professional Brand aimed at
helping professional photographers attain maximum image quality through a
range of premium products. In keeping with the ILFORD commitment to providing
professional photographers with the tools to achieve constant, superior
results, ILFORD has created and manufactured a new range of paper, film and
vinyl products. Developed to fill a niche market, the new ILFORD Professional
Brand enables photographers to diversify their services and produce images on
translucent, reverse print, vinyl and pop-up films which they can purchase in
small quantities rather than committing to buying in bulk. The new product
range is also compatible with the ILFORD STUDIO software. The new
professional range will go on sale in December 2006 and will be available in
17” to 44” rolls with a minimum order quantity. More information:
www.ilford.com 12) LexJet complete line of fibre-based Inkjet papers
LexJet extends its line
of fibre-based papers with Sunset Air Dried Fibre Gloss Natural 300g and Air Dried Fibre Satin 300g. The new products meet photographers’
demands for a full line of fibre-based
inkjet-receptive papers, which now includes Sunset Air Dried Fibre Gloss, Matte, Satin, and Natural Gloss. “Sunset Air
Dried Fibre Gloss Natural has the same gloss
characteristics of our original Air Dried Fibre
Gloss, but doesn’t use optical brighteners. Photographers who prefer the
warm, natural look of the original paper can achieve it with this product.
The Satin paper has a perfect luster, and like every paper in this line, it
has a true darkroom feel you can’t get with any other inkjet material”, says
Alex Ried, LexJet’s
product manager. All of the fine photography products in the Sunset Air-Dried
line are modeled after traditional fibre-based
material used in conventional photography. The products feature an
acid-inhibiting layer, are compatible with popular photo inkjet printers, and
are available in various sheets and roll sizes. More information:
www.lexjet.com 13) Graphics One: Opticoat
6 Level technology for GO dMax 4 PRO
Graphics One, LLC (GO), an international distributor
dedicated to providing innovative, high quality products to digital imaging
professionals, is launching its new Opticoat
technology with GO dMax 4 PRO film for the screen
print market. GO's Opticoat
technology is comprised of a six level coating process, starting with a base
4 mil polyester base make up the six layer process film of the highest
quality. Four additional steps on the recipient side (density primer,
absorption layer for dot control, waterproof layer and microporous
coating) along with an antistatic coating on the reverse side of the film.
Designed to provide optimum results with piezo inkjets using either dye or
pigment based inks, GO dMax 4 PRO combined with
Wasatch SoftRIP and a piezo inkjet printer provides
an inexpensive way for screen printers to migrate to imaging digital color
separations. GO’s dMax 4
PRO film is a direct positive waterproof film with
quick drying capability. As the developer of the new Opticoat
4 coating technology, GO’s dMax
4 PRO film meets the most demanding requirements of screen printers who are
interested in using their inkjets for imaging color separations. With a
thickness of 4 mils and Opticoat coating technology
that controls dot gain, UV characteristics, and drying, dMax
4 PRO is perfect for color separation. Offered in a variety of sizes in
sheets or rolls, GO’s dMax
4 PRO provides unlimited usage for the screen print market. More information:
www.graphicsone.com 14) Gandinnovations gets accolades for VOC Filtration
System
Gandinnovations recognizes the need for increased
air-quality controls at industry expositions for solvent and UV-based imaging
systems operating on the tradeshow floor. “We are a responsible,
environmentally-friendly company. We can’t think of a better way to
demonstrate our commitment to the environment than through utilizing technology
that will make our tradeshow attendees, and booth visitors, safe from any
hazards on the expo floor,” says Hary Gandy,
president world-wide sales for Gandinnovations. The
new standard equipment for Gandinnovations at all
future tradeshows will be the Electrocorp
RAP48-CCHS, which had its debut in Gandinnovations
booth at SGIA. Electrocorp has been a leader in
indoor air quality management since 1985. The RAP48-CCHS is a stationary,
ductless recirculator. It uses activated carbon to
remove gases and odors from large enclosed spaces; its designed carbon
formula attracts gas phase contaminants and captures them within its
cylinder. The RAP48-CCHS Space Saver Series Air Scrubber also is designed to
remove particles as small as bacteria from indoor air. This radial scrub unit
has built-in caster wheels so it can be easily rolled around if needed. Its
360 degree air-in draw through 11.5 square feet of grill area uses a four
stage filtration process. The filtered air is ejected out the top of the unit
to the ceiling to create a room-wide floor-to-ceiling air flow pattern. The
small footprint for this model allows it to be placed in areas where open
floor space is limited. More information:
www.gandinnovations.com 15) ErgoSoft and BARBIERI electronic – A
strategic partnership
ErgoSoft, a leader in workflow solutions for digital textile
print production and BARBIERI electronic, a leader in color management
solutions for the large-format and flatbed printing sector, have agreed a
strategic partnership to fully satisfy customer needs in textile print
production. After one year of continuous research, development and tests of
their products and services ErgoSoft and BARBIERI
electronic are proud to announce to have started a strategic partnership. The
last year was affected by intensive tests and improvements of the Spectro LFP, an automatic reflection and transmission
spectrophotometer for the large-format and flatbed printing market together
with TexPrint, RIP software for textile printing.
The knowledge of ErgoSoft in textile printing
allowed BARBIERI electronic to enhance their product to fulfill totally the
needs in textile print production. Being convinced of the characteristics of
the Spectro LFP ErgoSoft
decided to implement it in their RIP software TexPrint,
StudioPrint (digital fine art and photographic
image quality) and PosterPrint (industrial level
solution for production of large format graphics). These
three software cover a wide range of digital printing markets and in
combination with the characteristics of the Spectro
LFP they form special solutions for customers. The characteristics of the Spectro LFP are the automatic measurement system,
measurements of reflective and transmissive media, suitable
for most different materials, switchable measuring
aperture, and spot measurements. Especially in textile print production the
combination Spectro LFP / TexPrint
is particularly interesting. In order to offer the best support for the
customers, also the Spectro LFP from BARBIERI
electronic will be available at most of ErgoSoft
dealers. More information:
www.barbierielectronic.com or www.ergosoft.ch 16) Caldera distributes Human Eyes
Caldera and Human Eyes have entered a distribution
agreement to distribute and implement into its RIP product line HumanEyes 3D, an innovative complete solution for the
creation and production of all lenticular effects,
from source to print. HumanEyes 3D makes 3D as
feasible and cost effective as 2D, while offering the viewer an eye catching,
realistic experience. As flatbed printing application is becoming the most
dynamic segment of digital printing, Caldera believes special media such as lenticular printing brings a value adding business
extension to wide format imaging business. This is why Caldera is willing to
propose Human Eyes technology to its sales channel worldwide. From
conventional print, packaging, backlit signs and extra wide format signs, to
3D electronic display, realistic 3D images are finally within reach for wide
format printing needs. Calderas highly performant
RIP solutions combined with Human Eyes technologies are a perfect match up
for added value Digital Printing: Caldera software packages are “production
oriented” with an emphasis on color quality. With 15 years experience in
developing imaging solutions and technology, Caldera Graphics has thousands
of corporate customers worldwide. More information: www.caldera.eu 17) MacDermid ColorSpan:
Colourgen exclusive
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