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Dear readers, here you
will find something about interesting innovations and news about Large Format
Printing. 1)
FESPA: Catalan capital to host FESPA Digital in 2012
FESPA
Digital 2012 will take place in Barcelona, Spain’s second city and the
Catalan capital from 21-24 February 2012. Renowned for its architectural and
artistic heritage, Barcelona is a cultural magnet. The ideal host city,
visitors to the exhibition can explore the avenues of this dynamic metropolis
while simultaneously exploring the wider opportunities for their print
businesses. Aside from its strong cultural status, Barcelona is also one of
Spain’s commercial and industrial centers.
Central to these industries are textile, manufacturing and of course,
tourism. Barcelona’s airport receives upwards of 30 million passengers each
year, a figure which seals its status as one of Europe’s most popular travel
destinations. Visitors to Barcelona are served by an excellent transport
system. A clean, punctual and air-conditioned Metro serves every corner of
the centre, while taxis are happily affordable. The great thing about
transport in Barcelona is that you don’t need it. Barcelona is a compact
city, and the majority of the visitor attractions are located minutes from
each other. Walking is also the perfect way to explore the wide variety of
attractions on offer. More information:
http://www.fespa.com/digital 2)
Sign & Digital UK to launch Green Trail in 2012
Exhibition
organizers Faversham
House Group announced they will launch a “Green Trail” at the Sign &
Digital UK exhibition in 2012. The Green Trail will highlight products that
display either an eco-friendly, environmental or ethical element. Alan Caddick, marketing manager of Sign & Digital UK,
explains “We thought of a Green trail two years ago but through the recession
we’ve seen businesses review the importance they placed on environmental
issues and concentrated more on survival tactics with pricing and customer
service on the top of their list of priorities. We’ve seen renewed interest
this year and the Green issue is well and truly back on the agenda. In
response to this, we’ve decided to implement the Green Trail at Sign &
Digital UK 2012 and are inviting our exhibitors to make us aware of any
products being shown at the event that will fit this new initiative.” The organizers say that they’ve had a positive response
from those they’ve spoken to already. The Green Trail will be heavily
promoted prior to the show and highlighted on the exhibition floor plan so
visitors can easily identify which stands are taking part. Exhibitors can
register their products now for the inclusion with the show organizers directly by emailing
signanddigitaluk@fav-house.com and include “Green Trail” in the subject. More information:
http://www.signanddigitaluk.com Sincerely,
Yours Susanne
Aschoff |
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1) FESPA:
Catalan capital to host FESPA Digital in 2012 2) Sign & Digital UK to
launch Green Trail in 2012 3) Seiko: New high performance
ColorPainter H2-104S/H2-74s 4) HP: Middle-East premier for
new HP latex printer 5) Mimaki: New TS34-1800A
sublimation transfer inkjet printer 6) Shiraz Software: Next
generation RIP suite 7) EasySIGN releases Version 6 8) X-Rite launches NetProfiler
3.0 software 9) GMG: For the first time
exhibitor at FESPA Digital 2012 10) PixtaSky: New cloud-based
workflow estimator tool for digital printers 11) Océ introduced Océ Client
Tools version 2.5.3. 12) Enfocus licenses PitStop
Technology to ONYX Graphics 13) ErgoSoft: PosterPrint V14
achieves the highest certification level 14) Caldera join forces with
Alwan to create InkPerformer 15) Bordeaux: Liquid coating
based on UV or water for specific applications 16) Regulus: Flame-retardant
self-adhesive film 17) Neschen: Alternating between
city glamour and rural delights 18) Georg + Otto Friedrich: Green
yarn in white 19) Heytex: New digiline and
digitex products – Textile backlit in 5m width 20) Junkers & Müllers: Global
innovations for the FESPA Digital 2012 21) ASLAN clearboard film turns
every print into a writable whiteboard 22) Drytac: Tool-free
interchangeable graphic display 24) SEAL: New Seal Distributor in
South Africa 25) Grapo Technologies: New brand
and strategy 26) Grafityp: Cooperation
agreement Grafityp and Verseidag 27) Drytac Europe Ltd appointed
exclusive supplier of INGLET cutters 28) Inca Digital launches IDEAS
2012 29) EcoPrint Europe LIVE: 100 %
focused on sustainable print business 30) FESPA: Germany to host FESPA
Digital 2014 31) HP: Manel Martinez named Vice
President and General Manager 32) Seiko: Frank Jänschke in
Large Format Printer business team 33) Reed: Chun Yip Man is the new
viscom Project Manager |
3)
Seiko: New high performance ColorPainter
H2-104S/H2-74s
Seiko I Infotech added a
new generation of ColorPainters to its product
range. The well-introduced H Series printers now come as “ColorPainter
H2 series” with improved quality features. The new “ColorPainter
H2” series includes two sizes, the “H2-104s” for 104 inches and the “H2-74s”
for 74 inches. Two color configurations are available for both size printers:
a 4 color configuration for higher productivity and better economy, and an 8
color configuration for better image quality true gray-scale printing. The
new ColorPainter H2 series prints images with
consistent color density at a maximum printing speed of 100
qm/h and 50 qm/h
for 4 color and 8 color configuration respectively. Several new innovative
printing functions are standard in the H2 series including “Smart Nozzle
Mapping”, which offers the ability to remap a clogged nozzle instead of
having to replace a print head. The new H2 series of printers offer extreme
flexibility in the area of media selection, outstanding image quality, easy
operation and unmatched reliability. The “ColorPainter
H2-104s” and the “ColorPainter H2-74s” will be sold
through SIIT channel partners worldwide. More information:
http://www.seiko-i.com |
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Alphabetical index: ASLAN (21), Bordeaux (15), Caldera / Alwan (14),
Drytac Europe (22) (27), EasySIGN (7), EcoPrint Europe LIVE 2012 (29),
EFI (23), Enfocus (12), ErgoSoft (13), FESPA Digital (1) (30), GMG (9), Georg + Otto Friedrich (18),
Grafityp / Verseidag
(26), Grapo Technologies (25),
HP (4) (31), Heytex (19), Inca Digital (28), Junkers & Müllers
(20), Mimaki (5), Neschen (17), Oce (11), PixtaSky (10), Reed Exhibitions / viscom (33), Regulus (16), SEAL (24), Shiraz (6), Seiko (3) (32), Sign & Digital UK (2), X-Rite (8) |
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4) HP: Middle-East premier for new HP
latex printer
HP has announced that the recently launched HP DesignJet L28500 and HP DesignJet
L26500 printers will spearhead its wide-ranging product line-up at the Sign and Graphic Imaging Middle East Exhibition 2012 (Hall
2, booth F2, Dubai World Trade Centre, http://www.signmiddleeast.com).
The event will mark the first appearance of the HP DesignJet
L28500 Printer in the Middle East, which will form part of a product showcase
that also includes the HP DesignJet Z5200/Z6200 photo
printers, as well as the robust and reliable flatbed HP Scitex
FB700 Printer. As the very latest additions to its growing latex printing
portfolio, the HP DesignJet L28500 and L26500 printers
enable a broader range of indoor and outdoor signage applications with better
durability. The new 2.64m wide HP DesignJet L28500
Printer delivers speeds up to 70 percent faster than the HP DesignJet L25500 Printer, while the 1.55m HP DesignJet L26500 Printer is ideal for customers entering
the growing soft-signage market. Both HP DesignJet L28500
and L26500 Printers feature new water-based HP 792 Latex DesignJet
Inks, which produce rich blacks and glossy results on banners and
self-adhesive vinyl, and offer double-sided printing capabilities with less
user intervention and more accurate, automated registration. More information:
http://www.hp.com |
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5)
Mimaki: New TS34-1800A sublimation transfer
inkjet printer
Mimaki is launching the Mimaki TS34-1800A inkjet dye sublimation printer with
maximum print width 1900 mm and thickness 1.0 mm or less. This new printer
was designed specifically for the sublimation transfer market with high speed
and quality in mind. Sublimation transfer printing is widely utilized for
sportswear applications due to the elasticity and quick-drying capability of
polyester material and in the growing market of soft signage applications,
such as flags, retail in-store banners, and tapestries. With a staggered
array of two newly developed print heads, the new TS34-1800A is capable of
printing up to 32qm/h at 540 x 720 dpi. Furthermore, the machine can achieve
a printing speed of 17.7qm/h in 6-colour mode at the same resolution,
responding to the needs for superior quality prints, with minimal amount of
grainy appearance and smooth gradations. These features make the TS34-1800A
suitable for both large-sized soft signs and apparel applications, which
require quick response and fine image quality respectively. More information:
http://www.mimakieurope.com 6)
Shiraz Software: Next generation RIP suite
Shiraz Software has announced a new generation of
its RIP Server, Signature and Focus solutions which will allow users easier
management of an unparalleled range of functions designed to streamline
production and improve revenue. Fronted by a sleek, accessible Dashboard, the
Shiraz V8 release has placed customer feedback at the heart of redevelopment.
A full-scale rebuild of the underlying architecture sees the entire Shiraz
range updated with faster and smarter RIP functionality, as well as an
enhanced customer service module with sophisticated remote access and
extended support for machines from several manufacturers. With native support
for the latest Windows 7 and Mac OS X Lion operating systems, Shiraz V8
includes a Live Update facility which checks automatically for software
upgrades, new media profiles and performance-enhancing tweaks, installing
them with minimal interferences to the software's operation. Developed
especially for use in design, graphic arts, engineering, architecture and GIS
mapping environments, the new HPGL/2 engine allows for large-format printing
without the need for costly specialist solutions for individual applications.
The next generation of Shiraz's RIP solution suite will be commercially
available in January 2012. More information:
http://www.shiraz-software.com 7)
EasySIGN releases Version 6
EasySIGN BV announces the
release of version 6 of their EasySIGN range of
software products. The new version is designed and optimized for all versions
of Windows 7, Vista and XP. The EasySIGN sign
making software is a solution dedicated for sign design and sign production
processes. It’s a solution for assembling and merging text, graphics and
images and/or for preparing signs and other artwork for output. New and
improved design and production tools and features are available. There is a
new merge feature to handle batch production of combinations of vectors,
bitmaps and texts. A CSV editor is added to prepare any customer supplied CSV
file for errorless merging or to create a CSV file from scratch. Lines of any
design can be transformed into different production lines, such as print&cut lines and cut through lines. The nesting
feature is improved for enhanced material savings during the production
process. EasySIGN BV develops and publishes
software tools, with a focus on vinyl cutting, routing and large-format
printing for signmakers and graphic designers. More information:
http://www.EasySIGN.com 8)
X-Rite launches NetProfiler 3.0 software
X-Rite Incorporated is helping customers to
streamline their workflows with the next generation of its popular NetProfiler software that can verify, optimize, and
certify handheld and benchtop spectrophotometers
used at locations worldwide on a regular basis. With the new NetProfiler 3.0, companies can calibrate
spectrophotometers in design departments, on factory floors and in test labs
to a single virtual standard, ensuring that color measurements taken at
distant locations are accurate and reliable throughout the supply chain. Over
the past few years, X-Rite's earlier version of NetProfiler
has become standard in textiles, plastics, packaging and coatings industries
to optimize the performance of benchtop
spectrophotometers that all experience some data drift over time due to age
and use. NetProfiler 3.0 now extends the power of
profiling to handheld devices with embedded profiling capabilities. Another
feature of NetProfiler 3.0 is its capability to
profile new families of devices such as sphere-based instruments like the
Ci52 for industrial applications. For companies in the graphic arts industry
that use the SpectroEye spectrophotometer, NetProfiler 3.0 provides a profiling solution for
graphics arts workflow. More information:
http://www.xrite.com 9)
GMG: For the first time exhibitor at FESPA Digital 2012
FESPA Digital 2012: Booth H22 More information: http://www.gmgcolor.com 10) PixtaSky: New cloud-based workflow
estimator tool for digital printers
PixtaSky, a cloud-based,
digital print management solutions provider, announces its version two
release of True Estimator, a tool designed to create quick, clear, accurate
price quotes in multiple quantities resulting in profitability and efficiency
for large format digital printers. TrueEstimator is
a feature of PixtaFlow, a cloud-based workflow
system built from the ground up to operate purely online, which is one of four core offerings provided by PixtaSky. PixtaFlow assists
large format digital printers to achieve profitability, write estimates and
fulfill jobs. In addition to the new TrueEstimator
tool, PixtaFlow includes features such as job
management, web-based large file transfer, QuickBooks integration, complete
e-mail integration, corporate print catalogs and a digital storefront. Sky
founder, Steen Mikkelsen, along with Pixta founder, David Rudolph, point to the new TrueEstimator as a significant upgrade to an in-demand
solution for printer workflow. More information:
http://www.pixtasky.com 11) Océ introduced Océ
Client Tools version 2.5.3.
With this latest release of Océ
Client Tools, end-users can now batch print sets of files directly on the
Canon imagePROGRAF iPF825, iPF755, or iPF6300S. Océ Client Tools is a convenient Windows based job
submission application which helps user to prepare, preview, and submit
technical documents to various destinations. Standalone it can be used for
job submission to a single Océ or Canon wide format
printer. When connected through one of the products of the Océ Repro Desk suite however, it can be used to print to
multiple Canon and Océ printers, or to submit jobs
to the in-house print center or external reprographer. Many different file
types, including PDF, DWG, DWF, DWFx, TIFF, and
HPGL, are supported and for high quality PDF processing and printing it
seamlessly integrates with Adobe Reader. Individual documents can be
previewed before printing using the high-fidelity viewer with true WYSIWYP –
What You See Is What You Print – that shows exactly how they will print on
the selected printer, allowing accurate checking of document contents and
print settings. The Canon imagePROGRAF support in
the Océ Client Tools job submission application
software is further evidence that Canon and Océ are
stronger together. More information:
http://www.oce.com 12) Enfocus licenses PitStop
Technology to ONYX Graphics
Enfocus has licensed its PitStop technology to ONYX Graphics, Inc. ONYX Graphics
is introducing the SmartApps PitStop
Pro plug-in for Adobe Acrobat, giving wide-format shops the ability to
optimize productivity by eliminating the time-consuming steps required to
correct client-supplied PDF files that have color, font or other problems
that cause incorrect output. “The new SmartApps PitStop Pro plug-in gives operators the ability to move
to a dependable PDF workflow, regardless of the file source,” explains
Danielle Mattiussi, Director of Product Marketing
for ONYX Graphics. “SmartApps PitStop
Pro plug-in is a wide format PDF preflighting
solution that catches many specific trouble areas and problems and provides
quick solutions, so print shops will no longer have to waste valuable
prepress and production time managing this lack of predictability around
issues such as transparencies, color or other print related issues.” The SmartApps PitStop Pro plug-In
is expected to be available as a 30-day, full-version trial and for purchase
through ONYX dealers worldwide. More information:
http://www.onyxgfx.com/index.php?area=products&subarea=pitstoppro 13) ErgoSoft: PosterPrint
V14 achieves the highest certification level
ErgoSoft
ist proud to announce the recent “certified”
designation for the new HP L26500 addition to achieving the highest rating of
three stars for the dual sided print function, PosterPrint
Version 14 is compatible with all of the essential performance features of
the L26500. With this announcement customers can be confident V14 by ErgoSoft will enhance output and improve workflow
efficiency when paired with the HP DesignJet L26500
or L28500. Included in the list is calibration using the internal parameters
for the Bow Compensation, flexible media handling, monitoring of ink and
media consumption, and production time reporting. In anticipation of this
news, ErgoSoft has created a broad library of color
profiles and config and efficient upstart times
when transitioning to the DesignJet L26500. The
intuitive design of the ErgoSoft PosterPrint V14 enables efficient, automated production
printing using a combination of image presets and multiple RIP servers
interface. PosterPrint V14 provides quick access to
critical job creation, job preflight, printer status, job status and job
costing information. Improved color accuracy is achieved using the new color
management architecture incorporated into PosterPrint
V14. More information: http://www.ergosoft.net 14) Caldera join forces with Alwan to create InkPerformer
Innovative French software manufacturer Caldera has
teamed up with Alwan Color Expertise, the color
management and standardization specialists, to create an innovative ink
saving module for the latest edition of the Caldera RIP (v9). Named InkPerformer, the option promises users the power to
monitor and optimize their ink consumption. InkPerformer
sits in the workflow before the file is RIPped and
does not require the creation or adjustment of output profiles to implement
cost savings. The intuitive user interface allows for the control of two key
variables: the BlackStart level, which is the
threshold at which black is allowed to replace other ink colors, and the
level of ink economy required. The operator can choose the desired setting
from Low, which offers a modest ink saving with practically unnoticeable effect
on the color reproduction, Medium, and High, which provides a considerable
reduction in lay-down. There is also a Maximum option to prioritize
economization completely over color, which, while losing some gamut in
shadows, is nevertheless suitable for applications to be viewed at distance.
The module, which can be provided with licenses for three, five or more than
five devices, calculates a new combination of colors for ink lay-down to
retain visual fidelity within the user's chosen threshold. A supplementary
feature in InkPerformer allows the user, if
desired, to RIP and then compare the original image with the adjusted,
ink-saving image, and even send both jobs to print. More information:
http://www.caldera.eu 15) Bordeaux: Liquid coating based on
UV or water for specific applications
Bordeaux is expanding its product line beyond ink
solutions to UV and water based coatings. Both of these coating product lines
are intended to enhance the image while increasing its resistance to
abrasion, chemicals and light. Each is intended for distinct purposes. While
the UV Fast-Cure Liquid Laminate is mainly for commercial printing and
document applications, the Proteck AQ water based
coatings are especially designed for fleet graphics and protection of sign
and banner applications. All Bordeaux coatings are specially formulated to
provide a solution to specific applications. The Proteck
Fleet AQ for fleet graphics exhibits extra resistance to water, detergent and
alcohol mixtures used for washing vehicles, additional UV inhibitors for
superior fade resistance and increased flexibility to aid in the wrapping.
The UV 2000 and 5000 series includes products for specific uses whether a
glossy or matte look is required, Anti-slip properties or very high
resistance for applications such as indoor applications. All protective
coating can be easily applied and are suitable for use with most solvent and
UV curable based inkjet inks. More information:
http://www.c-m-y-k.com 16) Regulus: Flame-retardant self-adhesive
film
The coated polypropylene film SIPC manufactured by Regulus was tested by the French testing institute SAFRAN
for its flame-retarding characteristics and graded as class "M1".
The self-adhesive film has been provided with a special coating for printing
with latex inks and solvent based inks and does not contain any PVC. Thus,
new markets are opened to the user, which for ecological reasons or due to
existing fire protection regulations could not be served with conventional
printable adhesive films on PVC basis. More information:
http://www.regulus.de 17) Neschen: Alternating between city glamour
and rural delights
More information: http://www.neschen.com 18) Georg + Otto Friedrich: Green yarn in
white
More information: http://www.g-o-friedrich.com/en/produkte/retex.htm 19) Heytex: New digiline
and digitex products – Textile backlit in 5m width
FESPA Digital 2012: Booth J20 More information: http://www.heytex.com 20) Junkers & Müllers:
Global innovations for the FESPA Digital 2012
Junkers & Müllers is
right in the middle of its preparations for the FESPA Digital 2012. In
Barcelona the new products for digital printing, which are already being
produced and are available in Germany, will be introduced to a European
audience for the first time. Junkers & Müllers
will firstly present a completely new, flexible lightbox
material that is suitable for printing with UV and solvent inks. Secondly, an
Oeko-Tex certified canvas material will be
presented, that can be printed with all inks: with water-based inks,
solvents, UV and latex inks. Both materials are flame-retardant according to
B1. Just like all textiles for digital printing by Junkers & Müllers GmbH, their latest materials are also PVC-free
and certified according to the Oeko-Tex Standard
100. FESPA Digital 2012: Booth H35 More information:
http://www.jm-techtex.com 21) ASLAN clearboard
film turns every print into a writable whiteboard
ASLAN, German producer of self-adhesive films,
presents its new clearboard film ASLAN CB 90 for
creating individual and writable whiteboards. Whiteboards have become more
popular and are increasingly used in offices, schools or conference rooms.
However, in many cases the whiteboard should be designed individually, for
example by including the logo or corporate design of a company. ASLAN now
presents a clear laminate ASLAN CB 90 that is recommended as clearboard film exactly for this application. This
polyester laminate can be laminated onto any print, turning it into a
writable whiteboard. Its scratch resistant surface allows writing on this
film many times without any visible shadows or ghosting. An ideal combination
is the white ferro film ASLAN FF 450. This
printable self-adhesive film contains iron pigments making it suitable for
applying magnets. Laminated with ASLAN CB 90 an individually printed
whiteboard is created onto which magnets can be applied. More information:
http://www.ASLAN-schwarz.com 22) Drytac: Tool-free interchangeable
graphic display
Drytac introduces the EZex, an interchangeable graphic banner display. Users
only need to attach and re-attach an EZex graphic
cartridge to the stand’s base foot to change out the graphic. Once the
cartridge is clicked into the base, the graphic can then be pulled up and
hooked into the supporting pole. This means users can have multiple
cartridges ready to use with one stand. Available in 33-1/2 inch, 39-1/2 inch
and 47-1/4 inch widths, the EZex works well with
banner fabrics like Drytac PhotoFab
HD. Drytac is a worldwide manufacturer and
distributor of mounting, laminating, framing and finishing materials and
equipment. Its display division also offers an extensive range of banner
stands and portable displays. More information:
http://www.drytac.com 23) EFI: Product of the Year
EFI's VUTEk GS3250lx won for Product of the Year at the SGIA
2011 in the Flat-Bed-Rigid Substrate UV category. All of the entries were
showcased and evaluated by a team of digital imaging professionals.
"This year's SGIA was a big success for EFI on many fronts, including
our breakthrough GS3250lx printer with innovative LED UV-curing technology
taking home a Product of the Year award," said Scott Schinlever,
senior vice president and general manager of inkjet solutions at EFI.
"Visitors to our booth were impressed with our complete printer line-up
and integrated workflow products. Show attendees had the opportunity to
compare output, performance and capabilities of all the industry players, and
in the end, EFI printers were the clear favorite as we closed a number of
deals and gathered hundreds of qualified leads." The company also
announced an agreement with Heidelberg Canada to distribute the EFI Rastek line of wide-format printers. Heidelberg USA and
Heidelberg Canada are already distributing the VUTEk
GS series of superwide format digital inkjet
printers. More information:
http://www.efi.com 24) SEAL: New Seal Distributor in
South Africa
With effect from 1 November, WIP Digital Solutions
in Pretoria is the new Seal distributor in South Africa. Responsible up to
now for regional distribution of Roland printing systems in particular, WIP
Digital Solutions is now expanding its product range to include brand
products made by Seal: laminators, finishing machines and consumer materials.
These include various protective and mounting films, as well as inkjet media.
"To begin with, we will focus on the laminators Seal 62 Base, 54 EL and
the AquaSEAL AS 1600", says Gerrie Badenhorst, Managing
Director of WIP Digital Solutions in Pretoria. The roller laminators 62 Base
and 54 EL are well suited to the professional finishing of numerous materials
with films, and the AS 1600 lets you apply water-based varnishes to a whole
host of different media. "Alongside Keymark
Media in Johannesburg, WIP Digital Solutions is now the second distributor
marketing our brand range in South Africa", Andrew East, Regional Sales
Manager from Seal Graphics and Neschen AG in Bückeburg, is pleased to announce. "Another
important fact is that our products complement Roland printing systems
perfectly, a great way to round off the WIP Digital Solutions
portfolio." The SEAL, a brand made by Neschen
AG, Bückeburg/Germany comprises a variety of
protective and mounting films. It also represents high quality roller
laminators, the corresponding adhesive films and the liquid lamination. The
SEAL liquid laminators and the relevant equipment are sold under the AquaSEAL label. More information:
http://www.sealgraphics.com 25) Grapo Technologies: New brand and
strategy
Grapo Technologies,
manufacturer of innovative, high-productivity wide format hybrid and flatbed
UV printing machines, announced their recent acquisition by a group of
private investors. This acquisition will enable the company to significantly
strengthen their position in the European wide format print market. The new
company will be named SigmaJet. Branislav
Oravec, previously Sales and Marketing Director of Grapo Technologies, has been appointed Chief Executive
Officer (CEO). Alongside Mr Oravec,
the company and its owner investment group have put in place a strong
international management team with considerable experience in sales,
marketing, manufacturing and customer service. To support their strategy, the
group is making significant investments in areas of manufacturing, R&D,
training and customer support and is opening a new state-of the-art
demonstration facility in Bratislava, Slovakia, in January 2012. SigmaJet’s product range includes the GEMINI printer, a
flatbed machine that offers outstanding resolution (6pl) and tonal accuracy. More information:
http://www.grapo.com 26) Grafityp: Cooperation agreement Grafityp and Verseidag
The Belgian vinyl manufacturer Grafityp
Selfadhesive Products and the German manufacturer
of coated technical textiles Verseidag-Indutex
recently closed a cooperation agreement. With this agreement both companies
clear the path for new, innovative total solutions for backlit advertising.
With the seemee IV Backlit Banners Verseidag Indutex is offering
an extremely strong woven banner material for all possible backlit
applications. Combined with the Grafityp self
adhesive translucent cutting and/or printing films the banners really come to
life, not only by day but also by night. The compatibility of both product
groups has been tested thoroughly by Grafityp and Verseidag. With the joint "Certified Product
Match" certificate both companies confirm that the Grafitack
and Grafiprint translucent films and the seemee IV backlit banners are perfectly geared to one
another. Grafityp and Verseidag
are sharing a rich history. Together both companies can look back on more
than 150 years of experience in their line of business. The philosophy of
both ISO certified companies is also identical constantly search for new
products and/or better alternatives for existing products. More information:
http://www.grafityp.com 27) Drytac Europe Ltd appointed exclusive
supplier of INGLET cutters
Drytac Europe Ltd has
been named the exclusive supplier of INGLET vertical saws and cutters in the
UK and Ireland. The cutters have the ability to cut substrates up to 22mm
thick and 305cm high and are renowned for their superior cutting ability,
allowing the user to cut a variety of substrates to a professional standard.
“I’m delighted that INGLET has chosen Drytac Europe
Ltd as their sole supplier in the UK and Ireland”, says Sales Director, Steve
Broad. “Offering a wide range of top-quality products is integral to our
strategy and we look forward to a fruitful relationship with INGLET. The
INGLET cutters allow the user to execute projects accurately and
professionally and are a perfect addition to our current range of finishing
solutions.” This new range of cutters is designed to make easy work of MDF,
hardboard, acrylic, rigid PVCs, aluminium
composite boards such as Dibond and many other
types of substrates. With the addition of the pneumatic cutter, foam board
and card stock can also be easily trimmed down. The machine is available in
four sizes, all of which use the same circular saw design, making it easy to
handle and giving a smooth clean cut for even the toughest of substrates.
Demonstrations can be booked at Drytac’s Bristol
office. More information:
http://www.drytac.com 28) Inca Digital launches IDEAS 2012
Inca Digital marks the launch of the second Inca
Digital Excellence Awards (IDEAS 2012) which celebrate the creativity and
ingenuity of its customers around the world. The IDEAS aim to recognise the power of digital print and showcase the
stunning effects that are possible using Inca’s UV inkjet technology.
Following the success of the first IDEAS last year, Inca has extended the
award categories to reflect the broad array of impressive products that Inca
customers are creating today. The judges are looking for a combination of
quality, innovation and creativity across six different categories: Display
Graphics, 3D POS, Retail Interiors, Decor and Furniture, Product Decoration, and
for the first time, an ‘Interactive Display’ category. “We are seeing a rapid
growth in the use of Interactive Displays where companies are merging digital
print with screens, projectors and video, as well as the clever use of QR
codes to create powerful installations”, says Heather Kendle,
Sales & Marketing Director, Inca Digital. “We expect to see some very
interesting entries in this section.” The six category winners will receive
an IDEAS Trophy and an expenses-paid, two-night trip to Las Vegas to attend
next year’s SGIA Expo (18th-20th October, 2012). Closing date for entries is
31st July 2012 and winners will be announced on 18th October during SGIA in
Las Vegas. More information:
http://www.incadigital.com/ideas2012 29) EcoPrint Europe LIVE 2012: 100 per cent
focused on sustainable print business
Official launch of a new print industry event
dedicated to sustainable print production in retail, interiors, POP and
packaging: ‘EcoPrint Europe LIVE 2012’. Organized
by FM Brooks, part of the Mack Brooks Exhibitions Group, and headed up by
Frazer Chesterman and Marcus Timson,
the first EcoPrint Europe will be held in Berlin on
26th and 27th September 2012. EcoPrint’s aim is to
draw together a community of leaders, innovators and early adopters who see
the true value of sustainable print production, moving the industry forward
by enabling print service providers to improve the performance, profit and
sustainable future of their businesses. Frazer Chesterman,
Director, FM Brooks, explains: “Most importantly, EcoPrint
is an event that focuses on good, sustainable business. We believe that true
sustainability is a result of the focus on efficiency, the reduction of
waste, implementation of effective process management and a committed,
dynamic sales and marketing campaign. Our research suggests that increased
profit and competitive advantage can result from a strategic investment in
improving your business’s sustainable practices.” Marcus Timson,
Director, FM Brooks, explains: “We see that the retail, point of purchase and
packaging sectors are leading the change because this is where the consumer
comes into direct contact with a product before any purchase is made. Many
brands are in the process of aligning their supply chains to meet their
carbon neutral pledges in time for 2015 and 2020 and will expect their
suppliers to fall into step.” More information:
http://www.ecoprintshow.com 30) FESPA: Germany to host FESPA
Digital 2014
FESPA Digital Man has started mapping his journey
beyond 2013, picking Munich, Germany, as the destination for the 2014 Digital
event. The dates for the 2014 event are confirmed as Tuesday 20th to Friday
23rd May. The Munich show will follow the forthcoming Barcelona Digital
exhibition (21 to 24 February 2012) and FESPA 2013 which goes to London, UK
in 2013 (25 to 28 June 2013). FESPA’s European
community benefits from the fact that the shows move from city to city, making
the events accessible and affordable for print service providers from
different regions. For exhibiting companies, this pattern ensures that the
visitor audience is constantly refreshed, connecting suppliers with diverse
decision-makers and buyers year after year. “It was a very successful host
city for our main FESPA event in 2005 and 2010, the city has universal
appeal, and the spacious and practical venue is popular with exhibitors and
visitors alike”, comments Neil Felton, managing director of Exhibitions and
Events. More information:
http://www.fespa.com 31) HP: Manel
Martinez named Vice President and General Manager
More information: http://www.hp.com 32) Seiko: Frank Jänschke
in Large Format Printer business team
More information: http://www.seiko-i.com 33) Reed: Chun Yip Man is the new
viscom Project Manager
Chun Yip Man (34) is the new Project Manager for
viscom in Germany. He succeeds Christian Hruschka
who, after almost ten years with the company, will move on to new
professional challenges. Chun Yip Man worked with a Düsseldorf IT company in
the logistics sector for more than ten years. As their Project Manager he organized
international events, as well as taking over their European media planning as
their Media Director. Most recently, Chun Yip Man was responsible for the
company’s marketing and trade fair planning as their Manager International
Exhibitions. With viscom, Chun Yip Man takes over the management of a trade
fair which, since its reorientation in 2006, has increased its visitor
numbers by 60 percent overall, and its exhibitor numbers by 78 percent. The
recent viscom 2011 in Düsseldorf attracted 306 exhibitors and more than
10,000 trade visitors from the sectors of advertising technology, light
advertising, digital printing, textile finishing, digital signage and
display/PoS. The overall management of the trade
shows viscom düsseldorf and viscom frankfurt/m. will remain in the responsibility of Event
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