Actual News about Large Format Printing
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Distributor: CREACT, Hamburg; chief editor: Wolfgang Hey
Published by: Neun Punkt GbR, Hamburg
2002-12-09
Yes, this is the last newsletter in 2002. On behalf
of the entire team I like to thank you our readers and subscribers and of
course all the people frequently downloading the newsletter for your interest
and your trust. The audience is becoming bigger and bigger. People from
everywhere in the world access our web page.
MANY THANKS!! The resonance we got over the
last month will motivate us to continue our work also next year, maybe we even
will expand our services. We will keep you informed, nevertheless, whenever you
miss something, need support in any way, like to publish news from your
company, do not hesitate to mail.
Merry Christmas and a happy new year!!
Sincerely
Wolfgang Hey and the entire team
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1) Final Report on PRO SIGN 2002
When the visitor figures were released on the third
and final day of the fair a great sense of relief was felt by the team under
the new Project Manager, Diana Schmeisser. 6812 paying trade visitors had made
the trip to Frankfurt. Over half of them (56.9%) travelled 200 km, to find out
all about the new products at PRO SIGN 2002 (70.8%), to see new technologies
(59.7%) and to discover the latest trends (63.5%). The majority of the trade
visitors came from Germany, Austria (21.6%), Switzerland (15.8%) and from the
neighbouring European countries France, Italy, the UK and Ireland (each with
5.9%). But there were also visitors from India, Thailand, Africa and Australia.
Virtually all of the visitors came from the industry itself (97.5 percent),
including independent business owners (44.4 percent), managing directors and
division heads (25 percent). Over half of the trade visitors (52.3 percent) had
a significant say regarding the purchasing decisions of their company. This
means that PRO SIGN 2002 was one of the leading decision-making trade fairs
amongst the European sign shows. The expanded supporting program of PRO SIGN
2002 was also well received. The free-access congress which was integrated in
the fair covered topics of major importance. Digital large format printing, XXL
systems, textile media, LFP systems and signmaking. This event was rated
"very good" by 55 percent of the visitors.
More information: www.prosign-messe.de
2) GBC and HP agreed co-marketing
GBC Films Group (GBC) has announced a co-marketing agreement with HP to
develop and promote complementary media and laminating solutions. The
cooperative program combines resources and products from both companies to
expand the printing and finishing opportunities and capabilities of users. The
agreement is designed to offer GBC customers better solutions through focused
laminate and media compatibility testing, in-depth technical support, extensive
application knowledge via printed and on-line marketing materials, and shared
trade-show activities. GBC Films Group will test HP media with GBC films to
make recommendations on compatibility, usage, and applications. GBC will share
its technical expertise of coatings and lamination with HP for the development
of new products and applications to reduce users' overall job costs. In
addition, GBC will have access to ink and media expertise from HP. During the
next year users can expect to see GBC and HP working together to promote
products from both companies as well as the appropriate applications and
recommended workflow processes.
More information: www.gbcfilm.com
3) Scitex Vision and Aprion Digital will merge
Scitex Corporation Ltd. recently announced that Ken Levy, Chairman of
Aprion Digital Ltd. and Yeoshua Agassi, President and CEO of Scitex Corporation
Ltd and Chairman of Scitex Vision Ltd., have reached a Summary of Terms
agreement to merge Scitex Vision Ltd. and Aprion Digital Ltd. Scitex Vision, a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Scitex Corporation with headquarters in Herzlia,
Israel, is a leading developer, manufacturer and service provider of wide and
super-wide format digital printing systems and consumables. Aprion, a company
based in Netanya, Israel, in which Scitex holds 43%, is a developer,
manufacturer and service provider of Drop-On-Demand inkjet technologies and
systems for a variety of industrial, end user and digital printing
applications. Aprion’s first commercial applications are in the corrugated
packaging and wide format printing markets.
More information: www.scitex.com
4) Imaging Jet was renamed to "silver jet pro"
Only name changed, quality will stay the same as before. This is the
message distributed by Zander. The rename was necessary to achieve a common
strategy for all high class papers offered by Zander. Silver digital, silver
image and silver jet pro represent the entire product portfolio. Now it’s
easier to find the right paper. In Germany all these papers can be ordered from
Papier Union exclusively. For other countries Zander should be asked directly.
More information: www.Zanders.com
5) Meeting point for all vendors
Users still complain that there are still no
norms, no structures, no definitions available regarding UV-stability, color
gamuts, etc.. So vendors should remember that there is a special committee in
place within ESMA where vendors can meet and define standards and rules to
support the users best way. This committee is handled by Thomas Poetz president
of 3P-Inkjet-Textiles. Please contact him if you like to know more.
More information: www.3p-inktextiles.com
6) Lyson Europe and Tiara Systems have moved
When Lyson moved to the Schreiter Haus two years ago
there was the hope of expansion but that this would be necessary after already two
years, none thought at this time. But stock area as well as office space became
to small very fast due to very fast growth. So Lyson and it’s partner Tiara
Systems decided to do next step and bring the very successful printer
"Sapphire" and "Opal" to a new home. The new building
offers within the 3.000 sqm enough stock capacities as well as rooms for
training and demonstration. You will find Lyson now at: Gold-Zack-Str. 6,
Mettmann, near by Düsseldorf, Germany. Other buildings will stay in UK and Irland.
More information: www.lyson.com and www.tiarasystems.com
7) Extension opens way to more aggressive growth
Mrs Anne Campbell, MP for Cambridge, recently cut the ribbon to
officially unveil the 1,800 sqm extension to Inca Digital Printers’ buildings
in Coldhams Lane. This brings the total building capacity – production,
research and development – to over 3000 sqm. In just over two years Inca
Digital, a specialist in the development and sale of piezo inkjet printers, has
grown from seven to 85 people. Working in partnership with distributor Sericol
Imaging, it has sold printers to Europe and North America, with the first
Japanese installation due to take place next month. Inca also announced two new
printers: a fine quality version of the Eagle and the Columbia, a larger
format, high speed and high quality inkjet printer which bridges the point of
sale and packaging markets. The new Eagle H has been installed in four sites
already, including VGL in Reading and Bezier in Wakefield, and now the new
version will ship globally. The Eagle H can print up to 800 dpi (compared to
720dpi for the Eagle 44) with speeds up to 100 sqm an hour (compared to 90sq m
an hour).
More information: www.incadigital.com
8) Rho with patented system for wide-format printing
Available now - the Durst RHO 160 flatbed
inkjet printer with an integral system for wide-format printing of sheet-fed
and roll-to-roll media. The Rho 160 also has a new system for printing fabrics
provided as standard. Durst has created a printing plate with an integral ink
collector to guarantee perfect wide-format printing without soiling or smearing
of the subsequent sheets or print material. The separate "Wide-format
print" menu option makes the adjustments required for the user.
Wide-format printing has hitherto involved complex, intricate masking of the
edges of sheet-fed materials. The usual consequence was that the entire
printing area of roll-to-roll material was soiled, simply because spray went
over the edges of the medium. New textile printing system in the Durst RHO 160
allows all types of textiles to be printed easily.
More information: www.durst-online.com
9) Solution for pressure sensitive converting
The SPARK/DFS, a joint production of Matan Digital Printers (2001) Ltd
of Israel and Allen Datagraph Systems, Inc. of New Hampshire, is the first
end-to-end digital solution that delivers roll-to-roll or roll-to-sheet output
for pressure sensitive labels, decals and industrial markings. The SPARK print
engine is the latest development of Matan. It offers 400DPI one-pass four-color
printing in process and spot colors. With output rates up to 37.7 MSI (23 sqm)
per hour, the SPARK offers productivity, economy and versatility that is
ideally suited to a significant range of short run imaging requirements. The
DFS Digital Finishing System was developed by Allen Datagraph. It is the only
finishing solution to combine laminating, high-speed digital die cutting, and
the ability to strip, slit and rewind or sheet finished output. Featuring Allen
Datagraph’s acclaimed and patented SmartMark optical registration system, the
DFS solves the print-to-cut registration problem with precise, automated
efficiency.
More information: www.matan.co.il
10) Visual Communication Italy 2002
Visual Communication Italy 2002 was full of novelties,
new technologies and creative applications. 14,199 attendees filled the aisles
of the 2002 edition. 226 exhibitors from 23 countries showed at 25,000 sqm
exhibition space the latest application solutions offered to today’s modern
graphic producer . 59 new suppliers to the industry who joined the ranks of
Visual Communication exhibitors made the already extensive range of products
for the sign making, digital printing, screen printing and engraving industry
even more complete. With an attendance increase of 7% over last year and an
exhibitor increase of 6,6% Visual Communication confirms its leading position
in Europe. Foreign visitors attendance was up 18,9% with a strong participation
from the Mediterranean Basin. The next edition of VISUAL COMMUNICATION Italy
will take place November 14 - 16, 2003 in Milan, FIERA MILANO.
More information: www.visualcommunication.it
11) Short news from Wasatch
Wasatch just announced the release of the new Contour Cutting Utility
for Wasatch SoftRIP. This exciting new option drives most print/cut and
standard plotters. Also new is the Wasatch built-in 3D Profile Viewer which
compares any two ICC profiles. A host of other standout features include enhanced
ink limit controls for Hi-Fi production, lock controls, new input profiles and
a slick new tiling feature.
More information: www.wasatchinc.com
12) Looking for a service provider in UK or beyond?
Based in Chertsey, Surrey, Lightbrigade is one of the UK's most
technically advanced graphic production companies, dealing with a large range
of exhibition and event graphics as well as the construction of exhibition
stands and event management. They pride themselves on constantly being up to
date on the latest techniques and solutions and can boast a wide range of
digital production machines as well as a complete finishing service. Their most
recent installations include three Vutek Ultra Vu 3300's as well as a NEW Inca
flatsheet digital press that can print to rigid media at up to 40mm thickness
for even greater production versatility. The portfolio boasts events such as
Hampton Court Palace and Chelsea Flower Show (both as the official signage
contractor), Euro 96, The World Cup 98 and Le Tournoi.
More information: www.lightbrigade.co.uk
13) Glass surface design with self-adhesive films
The new range of products from ASLAN includes self-adhesive films for
different applications like decoration, sight obscuring and sandblasting. You
can choose from a wide range of colours to create the desired glass designs.
All these self-adhesive films are excellent for computerized cutting. Special
Design Highlight: The brand new ASLAN CB 100 self-adhesive film that creates
the effect of leaded glass. The sight obscuring films now come in various
designs; giving a greater choice for this type of application. ASLAN offers
three sandblasting stencil films with different thicknesses for specific
applications. To apply these glass decorative films ASLAN offer: ASLAN TMO the
recommended transfer tape, or ASLAN TP 110 if a paper transfer tape is
preferred. This completes an excellent range of products to give glass design
‘that extra sparkle’ !
More information: www.ASLAN-Schwarz.com
14) Application hints for IJ Photorealistic Paper SA
The "IJ Photorealistic Paper SA" is a self adhesive, barrier
coated special-inkjet paper, which has a satin sur-face. The IJ Photorealistic
Paper SA is available in the grammage of 150g/sqm. The backside has a silicon
release paper. The IJ Photorealistic Paper SA is designed for full colour
wide-format graphic arts inkjet printing, for photorealistic graphics,
presentations, posters, promotion displays and panel signages. It is compatible
with dye-based ink systems. Self adhesive adheres to flat and clean surfaces.
Print settings: The best print results are achieved by using the highest
quality mode. The differences from the modes are the number of print passes.
For an optimal print result the use of the quality mode from six passes upwards
is recommended. The data sheet with special instructions regarding usage,
finishing options, etc. is available from sihl.
More information: www.sihl.ch
15) Full range of Inkjet-inks
You want to create a really CocaCola Red. You want to increase your
colour gamut. This and more as printing without any problems will guarantee the
inks of the US-producer Triangle, which company foltec is introducing
succesfully in the market. If Solvent-Inks for Albatros and Toucan from Mutoh,
Rastergraphics Arizona series, Solvent-Printers from Roland or Mimaki, for the
DGI and Infinity-Printers up to the XXL-Printers from Vutek, Nur and Scitex, or
Oilbased-Inks for Xerox XPress and X2, PP5000 and Seiko, or Waterbased
Pigment-Inks for all kind of Piezo-Printers - the high quality inks running on
all printers without any problems, increase the colour gamut dramatically.
Further there are offered a guarantee for printheads and other parts if used
Triangle-Inks. And from the most used spareparts of the printers will be hold a
stock giving an additional service. Also a high performance, waterbased Topcoat
varnish for all kind of digital printed banners, side curtains and
self-adhesive vinyls is offered by foltec.
More information: www.foltec.at
16) DGI was approved by RSA
Dr. Graphix Imaging (DGI) recently announced that the
Reprographic Services Association (RSA) has approved DGI as an authorised
vendor, making the RSA the newest distribution partner for DGI's large format
digital inkjet media and supply products. The RSA has expressed the value that
DGI offers with their unique products for wide format graphics inkjet media
applications. DGI, a leading innovator of large format digital inkjet media and
supplies for the commercial graphics market, will be working closely with over
70 RSA members to promote and market the 40 products that DGI produces for use
with large format digital inkjet printers. Presently, the RSA consists of 160
leading graphic design support locations, with over 3,000 employee's and
aggregate annual net sales exceeding $200 million. Combining RSA's own high
standards of quality control and service excellence, with DGI's philosophy of
"the Customer is #1", this joint partnership should significantly
elevate the market standards for superior quality products and outstanding
customer service.
More information: www.drgraphix.com or www.rsacorporation.com
17) Improved graphic outdoor Plus pigment ink
Encad Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eastman Kodak Company has
announced a new, improved Graphic Outdoor PLUS (GO+) water-based pigment ink
for its NovaJet printers. The new ink provides more vibrant colours, improved
jetting reliability and enhanced image quality. GO+ Ink comes with Encad’s new
"Plug and Play" ink cartridge which provides cleaner and easier
installation. The new ink will start shipping in December. Boasting an increase
in colour gamut, the new GO+ ink offers more vibrant colours than GO pigment
ink. The vivid colours of GO+ are a result of greater colour density which is
most noticeable when printing yellow, red and green. These extra features
provide the end-user with the ability to match critical colours like those used
in corporate logos and produce more eye-catching output. Using such small
pigment particulates improves the reliability of the jets and print head life
resulting in even lower cost of ownership across the Encad printer range. Its
compatibility with the entire Encad printer family also simplifies ordering and
reduces inventory for customers with more than one printer model.
More information: www.encad.com
18) Poster printing made easy
Demonstrating Fuji Hunt's facility for developing new equipment and
markets, rather than simply following existing trends, the Poster Printer
PP3000, made by Fujifilm and distributed by Fuji Hunt Digital Solutions, is a
product unique in the digital printing field. Described as a high speed
enlargement copier, the PP3000 is as easy to operate as photocopier, instantly
producing posters up to A1 size from standard A4 sheets or continuous roll
originals up to 2m in length. Able to produce an A1 poster in just over one
minute at 300dpi resolution using Fujifilm's thermal process, the printer can
operate as a stand-alone unit or interface with PC or Mac platforms. The PP3000
offers fast, simple printing with no inks or toners to worry about - and
therefore operating on a fixed cost basis - to produce posters for a variety of
uses. Applications range from promotional POS, information and advertising
sheets, presentation and conference material, flip charts and general signage,
to exhibition display and corporate notices - virtually anything which benefits
from a properly printed poster or banner, on a variety of paper types and
colours - all produced at very low cost. From office use to quick print
outlets, graphics studios and minilabs, the PP3000 fills a distinct market
niche.
More information: www.fujihunt.com
19) Stork presents ZIRCON-II
Stork presents the ZIRCON-II, a compact and reliable digital
roll-to-roll printer for producing a multitude of polyester fibres. By
combining excellent printing features with a high production speed of 10 sqm
per hour, ZIRCON-II offers a low cost price per square meter for printed
polyester textiles. The ZIRCON-ll is specially designed to perform in a
production environment. The Piezo "drop-on-demand" inkjet technology
guarantees a superb quality and an almost perfect reproducibility. The printer
can easily be incorporated in all kinds of digital and textile workflows,
prints on substrates up to 1.600 mm wide and can handle roll diameters up to
300 mm. The ZIRCON-ll has a large ink capacity, which enables printing for
longer periods.
More information: www.storktextile.com
20) New Photo media by Canson
UNIVERSAL POSTER PAPER 150G Glossy inkjet coated paper is the new member
of Canson’s media family for the large format market. It’s really universal. It
is compatible with all thermal and piezo water-based plotters, either with dye
or pigmented inks. Its water-resistant coating offers a broad range of
potential uses. UNIVERSAL POSTER PAPER is a cost-effective photo realistic
paper. It is especially recommended for high resolution photographic prints and
display graphics. This media can be either cold or hot laminated. Universal
Poster Paper is available in rolls of 30.5m long and 4 widths 24, 36, 42 and
44’’.
More information: www.canson.fr
21) DuPont Ink Jet and 3P InkJet Textiles
DuPont Ink Jet and 3P InkJet Textiles announced a collaboration to
promote DuPont™ Fusion™ Inks with 3P Textile banners. The announcement was made
at the Screenprinting & Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) Annual
Conference. Throughout the 1990s, 3P consulted in digital wide-format printing.
In 1997, 3P pioneered textile preparation for digital textile printing and is
now an industry leader. With headquarters in Germany and an office in Madison,
Conn., 3P InkJet Textiles was founded by Thomas Poetz and since 1997 3P Inkjet
Textiles has been producing fabrics for use in Large Format Inkjet Printers.
More information: www.3p-inktextiles.com
22) Canon announces TS4400 Thermal Sealer
Canon announces an industry-first product; the Thermal Sealer TS4400,
which will be made available to selected countries throughout Europe. The
device transfers a clear glossy or matt sealant onto printed media using a
sophisticated combination of heat and pressure, offering an effective, easy to
use alternative to lamination. There are three strong markets for the TS4400:
the corporate office for marketing and presentation material, service bureaux
and high street print shops. Cost efficiency and low labour-intensity for
operating are two fundamental benefits. Canon's Thermal Sealer offers graphic
arts businesses, which engage in large format printing, an easy-to-use device,
which provides a professional finishing touch. The temperatures for the thermal
transfer systems are low compared to standard hot lamination. The lower
temperature of the TS4400 prevents air pockets becoming trapped and is
particularly suitable for ink jet print-outs, which can be heat sensitive. The
TS4400 is flexible with a wide range of media thickness from 0.10 mm to 0.24 mm
and once the thermal transfer has taken place the media retains the flexibility
it had before the process.
More information: www.canon.com
23) Paper World’s new section: "Imaging"
The special show "Innovations, Future and Trends " is part of
the new „Imaging“ section at Paper World 2003 of the 25th to 28 January in
Frankfurt/Main, - a cooperation of the "Messe Frankfurt" and Hewlett
Packard. For the first time in 2003, the world’s leading manufacturers and
distributors of original products, such as HP, as well as manufacturers of
high-tech paper and transparencies for IT accessories and printer-supplies will
make presentations in hall 5.0 of the Frankfurt exhibition ground. Also the possibilities
of the contemporary digital image editing are presented. About 2.200 exhibitors
from more than 60 countries are involved. The special exhibition draws,
however, also a picture of the evolutions and innovations of the last years in
the print area. Specialists will see in three topic worlds the evolution of
printers and printing from the beginnings and the presence up to a view on the
possibilities of tomorrow.
More informationen: www.paperworld.messefrankfurt.com
24) InteliCoat, Azon Corporation
to merge
InteliCoat Technologies, Inc. announced that it will merge with Azon
Corporation (Johnson City, NY) a manufacturer of wide format coated papers and
films widely used in the reprographics industry. The intent to acquire Azon
Corporation by InteliCoat's parent company, Sun Capital Partners, Inc., of Boca
Raton, Fl., was announced in September 2002 and the sale was completed today.
The merger is the latest development in InteliCoat's strategy to build upon its
position as a global media manufacturing leader in the digital imaging
industry. The merger will benefit North American customers by combining the
best technologies and practices of the two organizations, as well as delivering
enhanced manufacturing, converting and distribution efficiencies. InteliCoat
and Azon are implementing a comprehensive transition strategy to ensure the
uninterrupted availability of products and services to the customer bases of
each company. The transition is expected to be completed within 12 months.
More information: www.intelicoat.com or
www.azon.com
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