One of Europe’s biggest wide format print businesses is reporting a substantial productivity boost, a reduction in delivery times and an increase in quality, since investing in an Inca Digital Onset X platform from Fujifilm in the spring of 2018.
Esko and its Italian distributor B+B International will co-exhibit at Viscom Italia 2018 (Fiera Milano, October 18 to 20, Hall 8 Stand G19) to demonstrate how a streamlined workflow helps packaging, display and signage specialists to be more flexible and productive.
Nazdar Ink Technologies will once again be among the exhibitors at InPrint - the industrial print show - in Milan, Italy this November, showcasing its wide range of UV-LED, traditional UV, solvent and aqueous ink formulations to attendees.
Textile finishing will be made an even more attractive theme at viscom 2019: from 8 to 10 January all renowned suppliers of embroidery machines and materials will be exhibiting their equipment, technologies and consumables at the Düsseldorf trade show.
Ultima Displays, Europe’s leading one-stop solutions and hardware provider has today launched Zenith - a brand new, multi-purpose, storage case that accommodates popups or stealth tension banner systems.
An impressive 150 HD systems and upgrades were ordered since Kornit Digital released the Avalanche HD in the first quarter of 2018. Kornit now globally launches the Storm HD6, allowing mid-size businesses to benefit from high-definition image quality and improved hand feel, as well as a substantial reduction in cost per print.
Neschen Coating GmbH has already strengthened its management team on 01.09. last year. Since then Nils Andreas Honscha has been responsible for the portfolio management of the Filmolux Group.
CHILI publish is proud to announce it has formed strategic partnerships with four companies: Significans Automation, Ink-IT Digital, Apago and PrintIQ.
The Durst Rhotex 325 combines direct-to-textile printing and transfer paper with dye sublimation transfer printing technology. Both this and a Durst P10 250 HS Plus hybrid system provide the platform for further growth opportunities for 3 Sixty.
Tile manufacturers can achieve efficient, high-end digital decoration for nearly any size configuration or design need using the versatile and proven line of EFI Cretaprint printers from Electronics For Imaging, Inc.
JPC Labo of Marly, France, took delivery of the 1000th swissQprint large format printer in May. This Nyala LED has injected new impetus into the business, with significant productivity increases and an expanded range of services.
SENFA will be showcasing the SGIA award-winning Sublimis media on its booth (#3023) at SGIA 2018. The company will also be launching an updated version of its eco-friendly Alterra printable textile media and the new range of Decomind-branded substrates at the event.
JK Group will be presenting Kiian Digital’s ink portfolio for the textile industry at ITMA Asia next month.
Ceramic tile manufacturers are seeing how the Xaar 2001+ printhead is revolutionising tile decoration this week at Tecnargilla 2018, where Xaar is exhibiting the printhead on its stand (#194 in Kromatech Hall C1).
Esko will help sign providers and corrugated converters ensure that their production takes flight at C!Print, Madrid, with systems that deliver automated end-to-end workflow for faster time to market, fewer errors and improved profitability.
Meteor Inkjet, a leading independent supplier of electronics and software to drive industrial inkjet printheads, is pleased to announce support for Xaar’s High Laydown Technology for Xaar 2001+ and Xaar 1003 printheads.
Budapest-based Béflex, a PoC (Point of Communication) print expert company, purchased the groundbreaking new EFI VUTEk h3 hybrid flatbed/roll superwide-format printer from Electronics For Imaging, Inc.
Fujifilm today announces that in Hall 21a, Stand E.01, at the IFRA World Publishing Expo 2018 (9-11 October, Berlin) it will introduce two new solutions to its newspaper portfolio, both reinforcing the company’s commitment to making newspaper production more profitable as part of its Superia initiative.
CHILI publish introduces a first novelty wave for its flagship solution CHILI publisher, the Universal Graphics Engine. The enhancements establish the solution as a new comparative benchmark in the VDP business segment.
Esko’s innovative packaging software solutions for brand owners, trade shops and converters, as well as a Kongsberg X22 cutting table will be on show at Esko’s booth 438 in Hall 7A.
Leach, the project management specialist in graphic displays and display structures, has invested in a new Durst Rhotex 325 printer that has doubled the capacity of its UK factory to a 500m² per hour print rate.
Esko reports that in the past 12 months, over 300 million packaging jobs were processed through Esko workflows; a staggering number that shows significant increase over the previous 12 months.
Antalis has announced its winners for The Review 2018 Design & Print Awards at a lavish circus-themed ceremony held last night (Tuesday 18th September) in London.
Nazdar Ink Technologies will return to the world's biggest inkjet conference - TheIJC 2018 - this autumn to present its latest developments and discuss the future of the technology with thought-leaders from across the globe.
Leading Dutch commercial print service provider Magneet Communicatiecentrum has chosen to extend its service delivery and speed up production with The Netherlands’ first Ricoh Pro T7210 UV flatbed printer.
And if innovation is its DNA from its establishment, Weerg - new platform that offers online CNC manufacturing and 3D printing - confirms the trend of exponential growth by announcing the imminent relocation to a new facility that triples the area dedicated to production.
Based in Albstadt, southern Germany, Ebro Color is a modern, cardboard packaging print specialist with more than 90 years of history behind it. Founded in 1925, it has continually invested in new technologies over the years and now produces cardboard packaging and display units for a huge range of customers in a variety of sectors, from cosmetics, to food, jewellery and tourism.
Esko and Scodix announce a collaboration to include Scodix packaging enhancement applications within the Esko Studio suite including, Scodix Foil, Scodix Embossed Foil, Scodix Sense for UV embossing and Scodix Spot for varnish applications.
Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital production technologies, has announced that The Label Makers in the UK has successfully completed beta testing of its new digital, high speed, eight-colour Tau 330 RSC Label Press. The pioneering company from Bradford, Yorkshire, chose the machine to keep it ahead of the curve and is now expanding into new and developing markets.
Avery Dennison has expanded its portfolio of ultrahigh frequency (UHF) radio frequency identification (RFID) inlay label products targeting the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.
Hybrid Services, Mimaki’s exclusive UK and Irish distributor, has announced the launch of the Mimaki TS55-1800; a revolutionary new digital heat transfer sublimation printer that brings high-end features to entry and mid-level markets.
SELL BASE is a platform that centralizes and manages thousands of product references for corporations and communication agencies. It consists of two central modules: SELL Publishing, which automates the catalog and brochure creation process, and SELL Digital for web and mobile applications.
Italy-based Masserdotti Group, a European visual communications specialist, says it has substantially increased its routing capability with the installation of a second Zünd G3 digital cutting system. Fitted with the Zünd automatic router bit changer (ARC), Masserdotti's latest G3 has enabled the company to fulfil its mission to further automate every aspect of production, since its installation in autumn 2017.
The BIG REVEAL of the Mactac Europe “Bright Young Things Take Hackney” graphic design competition took place at Hackney Walk, a trendy retail destination in East London, on the 6th of September, with the unveiling of the impressive, colourful design of the winning artist, Linea Matei.
At this year's photokina, which takes place in Cologne from September 26 to 29, Neschen presents the innovations of the company’s graphics portfolio.
Walking around with our eyes glued to a smartphone is now a widespread habit, so much so that in America the `tech walk' even has a name: the `zombie walk'.
Among the latest materials science innovations from Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions is a PVC-free wrapping film designed to cover a vast range of different applications.
Since his appointment to the Nazdar team in February 2018, Jim Whitehead has been engaged in promoting Nazdar’s product offerings in the flexo technology sector to the UK and other European markets.
Full-service PoS production business KL Druck, the latest company in Europe to invest in a Jet Press 720S, seeks to meet growing customer demand for rapid, high quality, short-run PoS materials in smaller format sizes.
Ultima Displays, a leading one-stop visual communication solutions and hardware provider, today opened new premises in Madrid, Spain. Expanding its European presence, the new offices will allow Ultima Displays to increase its stock capacity and reaffirm its position as the biggest manufacturer of display solutions across Europe.
The label industry has continued to face the challenges of producing more labels faster—but in shorter runs. This has resulted in lead-time pressure and the growing complexity of workflows supporting the need for greater efficiencies.
Ritrama, a leading Italian multinational company specialised in the production of self-adhesive material, is setting up a new section of its website dedicated to colour profiles designed for its products for large format digital printing.
Global materials science and manufacturing company, Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY), and Ocean Recovery Alliance, founders of Plasticity Forum, have entered into a three-year agreement as part of the Plasticity Partner Program.
Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H), leader in machinery and systems for the manufacturing and converting of flexible packaging, is developing its first digital, single-pass press for flexible packaging using Xaar 5601 printheads. The printhead was selected as a result of successful performance tests conducted over several months last year.
Digital Dot, a Benelux-based supplier of large format printing systems, consumables, software and technical support, has announced that specialist 3D printing service bureau, 3D Next Level, has installed the first Massivit 1800 3D Printer in the region.
Spandex, the one-stop supplier of innovative solutions to the sign, graphics and display industries, has expanded its operations in France with the acquisition of SERI SERVICE, an established specialist distributor in self-adhesive and flexible materials and accessories for customers active in visual communications, décor and textile decoration.
Mimaki’s exclusive UK and Irish distributor, Hybrid Services has announced a special promotion for one of the company’s popular dye sublimation printers, the TS300P-1800.
The focus of the Zünd exhibit at FachPack 2018, September 25 - 27 in Nuremberg, Germany, is on modular automation in digital cutting. The leading supplier of digital cutting systems will present, among other things, a new automation solution for fully integrated industrial finishing.
At Glasstec 2018, Marabu will be presenting ink solutions suitable for the glass industry, including screen, digital and pad printing. A particular highlight at their stand will be a single-component ink for glass applications that is unique in character worldwide.
Antalis, the leading European distributor of paper, packaging and visual communication solutions, has introduced large format inkjet metallic films to its portfolio to enable customers to combine print and cut applications for creative display.
Fogra, the Research Institute for Media Technologies, has tested the highest-performing swissQprint large format printer according to ISO Standard 20690. The results are proof of the Swiss UV inkjet system's outstanding energy efficiency.
On the occasion of their 60th birthday, the Smurfs are flying high, with the help of Mactac film technology and the able assistance of several key partners.
Avery Dennison will be the first pressure sensitive labelling material supplier to introduce liner made from recycled PET (rPET) commercially in Europe. This move reflects the firm’s commitment to finding more sustainable solutions for the labelling industry.
One of the latest digital print wrapping film series from Mactac Europe has been designed to cope with the most demanding surfaces, and offers up to seven years’ durability.
The real-time production possibilities state-of-the-art UV inkjet single pass printing technology delivers will be demonstrated by Durst’s new Tau 330 RSC, at Labelexpo Americas 2018, Chicago, September 25 to 27, on booth 5901.
Exclusive UK and Irish Mimaki distributor, Hybrid Services Ltd is to offer a free Mimaki UCJV150-160 wide format LED UV printer/cutter when customers invest in the popular 8’ x 4’ flatbed LED UV JFX200-2513 model for a limited time.
Xaar, a world-leader in industrial inkjet technology, is inviting all tile manufacturers to its stand at Tecnargilla, 24-28 September 2018 in Rimini, Italy.
viscom 2019 turns signmaking and digital printing into an experience. Held with the slogan “viscom – go for it!” from 8 to 10 January, the hands-on trade show will offer far more to trade visitors than a chance to try out new technology live: they’ll also be able to experience skilled practitioners in action, get ideas for their businesses and engage in peer-to-peer discussions.
This year’s TCT Show will see the UK and Irish launch of Mimaki’s 10 million colour 3DUJ-553 3D printer on the stand of its exclusive distributor, Hybrid Services Ltd, as the new machine is voted for the Hardware Award – Polymers by the TCT Expert Advisory Board.
The challenges facing label converters today center around producing high volumes of short run jobs with quicker deadlines and better quality. This situation can easily be handled with optimized workflows that link all supply chain partners.
Kornit Digital, a global market leader in digital textile printing innovation, announces that T-Shirt & Sons (Westbury, UK), has placed an order for a second high-productivity, low cost-per-print Kornit Vulcan system in a few weeks’ time.
swissQprint, manufacturer of large-format UV inkjet printers, is presenting its products at Fachpack 2018. At Stand 520 in Hall 8, live demonstrations will show production solutions for displays, personalised limited lots and prototypes.
Antalis, the leading distributor of paper, visual communication and packaging solutions in Europe, has announced two new ranges to its portfolio of polyester materials that will offer customers attractive alternatives to more traditional products.
A solid workflow adapted to changing market requirements is a high-value asset for printers. Building on its unique feature set as production hub, Apogee v11 takes print production to the next level by automating all prepress tasks.
At Fespa 2015, Guandong presented a totally new concept that had never been seen before, destined to revolutionise in-store communication in just a short space of time: Spot Déco.
Esko, a global provider of software and hardware for packaging design, collaboration, automation, workflow, and production, has announced its acquisition of BLUE Software, LLC, a label and artwork management software company based in Chicago, Illinois, USA, from Diversis Capital and Schawk Digital Solutions.
NESCHEN supplements its solvoprint easy dot colour range with the colours red, yellow, green, blue and a black variant.
ASLAN, the German developer, manufacturer and marketer known as a specialist in self-adhesive films, expands its portfolio of the special effect films.
Italy-based print provider, Colorzenith, has 3D printed a life-size replica of the classic Italian car, Lancia B24 for the Don Pasquale opera, performed in Europe’s largest opera house, La Scala in Milan, Italy.
Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has officially inaugurated its new Global Competence Center for Whiteness in Prat, near Barcelona, Spain.
New app estimates potential time and cost savings possible with the Jet Press based on actual print jobs and business requirements.
Shortlisted as one of three finalists, Avery Dennison received the nomination for its recent introduction of a Sustainability Procurement Program, a collaborative evaluation platform providing sustainability ratings and performance improvement tools for the company’s global supply chain.
Durst, an inkjet pioneer and manufacturer of advanced digital production technologies, has helped Gabel Group to transform its retail business and open up more export trade in a partnership approach.
Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and 3D devices worldwide, today announced that it will once again be a key sponsor of FAB14, the 14th annual meeting of the global Fab Lab community, to be held in Toulouse, France from July 16 to 22, 2018.
French software company Caldera can confirm that it’s market-leading RIP, Caldera Version 11.2, has qualified for full certification for driving the HP Latex R series of printers.
Antalis has extended its impressive visual communications portfolio to provide customers with a complete product offer of Stadur lightweight foam boards and finishing accessories.
Among the materials science innovations Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions premiered at FESPA 2018 was a full range of reflective films designed to provide the highest possible vehicle visibility.
Avery Dennison Corporation today announced the appointment of Pascale Wautelet as the global vice president of Research and Development (R&D) for its Label and Graphic Materials group, effective immediately.
Enfocus, an Esko company, is proud to announce the release of the Reporting Module for Switch 2018, the latest version of its automation solution for the professional print market.
Mutoh Europe announces that it has published a 360° Virtual Tour Tool of its Mutoh Experience Centre (MEC) at https://www.printinspiration.eu/en/mec/demo-room.
Digitally printable media specialist, Soyang Europe has announced stock availability of several new products, as the company grows its comprehensive collections of printable materials for the wide and super-wide format sectors.
Electronics for Imaging, Inc. announces the first European installation of the EFI VUTEk HS125 F4 hybrid flatbed/roll-to-roll inkjet press at FLYERALARM GmbH in Würzburg, Germany. The press will give the print service provider more flexibility in responding to customer requests.
The Xaar 2001+ printhead with High Laydown (HL) Technology ensured Xaar enjoyed a highly successful Ceramics China 2018.
Mimaki has announced that its Chairman, Sakae Sagane, who also served as Executive Vice President for Mimaki Engineering Company, has retired effective 28 June 2018, after leading Mimaki Europe since 2005.
A recently purchased EFI VUTEk 5r LED roll-to-roll printer from Electronics For Imaging, Inc. is driving new business opportunities at Italian digital printing company New Decor System.
Exclusive UK and Irish Mimaki distributor, Hybrid Services, has announced that the company’s new laminator – the Mimaki LA-160W that launched at FESPA 2018 – is now available for demonstration at its centrally located showroom.
Esko’s collaborative project with The Alexir Partnership has enabled the UK operation to achieve cost and time savings while significantly growing turnover.
ASLAN, the German manufacturer of self-adhesive quality films for special applications, has developed a new high-quality laminating film especially made for UV-curable inks.
Print Make Wear – the new fast fashion factory experience created within FESPA Global Print Expo 2018 – added a colourful and educational visitor feature to the event, addressing the rising interest in garment production and printing within FESPA’s global community.
Massivit 3D, the leading provider of large format 3D printing solutions for visual communication applications, today announced that its customer, METROPOLE has created an ultra-realistic, full-size triceratops to promote a new palaeontology exhibition at Paris’ Musée national d'Histoire naturelle.
Proving that innovation and creativity is at the core of everything they do, Kernow Coatings have launched a new way to help their distributors show end users applications and benefits, not just products.
The first orders for the newly launched NS Multi-LG by digital printer manufacturer New Solution Engineering, have just started to ship.
Nazdar Ink Technologies has announced it experienced a positive and successful FESPA 2018, held in the Messe Berlin in May. Following the event, Nazdar says it met its core show objectives of showcasing new and existing products to a broad international audience and developing closer relationships with European partners.
HNS Signs, took the top spot in Berlin for the second year running for their unique, but highly skilled approach to Ted Baker’s boutique store environments at print and signage awards, the FESPA Awards. HNS won gold in the ‘Non-printed Signage’ category of these industry accolades that recognises the very best talent globally in traditional sign, print and digital signage.
The first edition of Print4All, the new exhibition format born of the cooperation between Acimga, Argi and Fiera Milano, which from May 28th to June 1st showcased the whole converting, package printing, labelling, commercial and industrial printing production chain, was a full success.
DuPont Safety & Construction, a business unit of DowDuPont Specialty Products Division, announces the launch of a new Tyvek offering – DuPont Tyvek DigiGo 75 – available in Europe for the digital printing market.
Innotech Digital‘s products were recently at the centre of a world record attempt when customer Realisaprint.com set the world record for mounting the most roller banner graphics in 60 minutes, using their Origin Roller Banner.
Onyx Graphics, Inc., a leading software solution provider for the wide-format printing industry, announced that its ONYX software was recently certified for the HP Latex R Series printer line, the first hybrid flatbed/roll-to-roll printer for rigid and flexible printing in one device using white latex ink.
The first Digital Corrugated Experience at FESPA Global Print Expo 2018 (15-18 May 2018) delivered a valuable, ‘hands-on’ learning environment for visitors interested in digital printing on corrugated board, including brand owners, packaging converters and graphics producers.
ASLAN, the privately owned German specialist in developing, manufacturing and marketing self-adhesive films, once again presents customised self-adhesive solutions for a wide range of applications at this year’s FESPA.