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• MPS meet fabric demand with Blackman & White laser finishing
  12 Sep 2019

  A year following the installation of a wide-bed cutter/router from Blackman & White, Manchester Print Services is using its innovative laser technology to meet thriving market demand for textiles.

• Epson announces low-maintenance SureColor SC-F6300 printer
  24 Jul 2019

  Building on the success of its predecessor, the SureColor SC-F6200, Epson has announced the new SC-F6300, 44-inch, dye-sublimation printer.

• Pop-up project gives trainee chance to try Drytac
  13 Jun 2019

  Still Creek Press has completed an extremely short-term project in Vancouver using Drytac SpotOn - a product so easy to apply that the business used the time-sensitive project as an opportunity to train a new employee.

• See the new Spectro LFP qb Textile Edition at ITMA Barcelona
  6 Jun 2019

  Spectro LFP qb Textile Edition is the new and worldwide unique solution for automatic color measuring in dye-sublimation and direct-to-garment printing. It is based on the Spectro LFP qb and has dedicated software and special accessories.

• Stickers and decals: stay on message without the mess
  31 May 2019

  We've all seen or placed stickers on things like laptop computers, refrigerators or the ubiquitous car bumper. Vibrant, punchy sticker art on items like skateboards - often called slaps - are everywhere. Stickers and decals are a great way to convey a message, to show loyalty to a brand or band, to promote your own business and much more.

• Colourgen acquired By Westcoast Group
  21 May 2019

  The Westcoast Group of companies are pleased to announce that they have acquired Colourgen Ltd, the long-established wide format print distributor. The acquisition by the Westcoast Group continues their investment to strengthen and expand the ‘value-added’ distribution sector.

• Ability uses HP Scitex 11000 to meet growing customer demand
  15 May 2019

  Spain-based Ability Diseño Gráfico, a leading company dedicated to the production of high-quality flexographic clichés, is using the HP Scitex 11000 to meet the ever-growing demands of customers and expand its business.

• SENFA offer alternative recycled printable fabrics at FESPA
  14 May 2019

  Hall B6, Booth D20: SENFA will be highlighting its eco-friendly product design strategy to provide sustainable media at FESPA 2019.

• Double Durst investment boosts Retail Print Solutions' business
  19 Sep 2017

  

  A calculated risk with a near-£2million investment has paid off well for fast-growing Retail Print Solutions (RPS) with two Durst wide-format printing systems the centrepiece of its success.

• Zünd UK Ltd to showcase cutting innovations at Advanced Engineering 2017
  18 Sep 2017

  

  Zünd UK Ltd will again exhibit at Advanced Engineering, the premier trade event for engineers, designers and manufacturers across a variety of markets.

• Drytac demonstrates how easy graphics can be with film showcase at SGIA
  18 Sep 2017

  

  Drytac, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the print, label and industrial markets, has announced its plans for the upcoming SGIA Expo, scheduled to take place at the Ernest N Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. (October 10-12, 2017).

• SDPS Poinçon acquires second Inca Digital Onset X2 from Fujifilm
  18 Sep 2017

  

  Following a significant boost in print quality and productivity after investing in an Onset X2 in 2016, French-based wide format printer, SDPS Poinçon aims even higher with acquisition of a second printer.

• swissQprint celebrates ten years in business
  17 Sep 2017

  

  swissQprint is celebrating ten years in business. Sticking to its focus on high-quality inkjet flatbed systems, the Swiss company has successively built up and strengthened its position in this segment. It now operates in 40 countries, owns three subsidiaries and counts 110 employees.

• GlobalVision launches redesign of flagship inspection software for the web
  16 Sep 2017

  

  GlobalVision has launched GlobalVision Web, a completely redesigned update to its web-based Proofware inspection platform. A cloud-based solution, GlobalVision Web provides a variety of new functionalities, most notably HTML5 support.

• SPGPrints presents PIKE and JAVELIN digital textile printers at 2017 SGIA Expo
  15 Sep 2017

  

  SPGPrints will be presenting its comprehensive range of digital technologies and inks for textile printing at its booth (1653) at 2017 SGIA Expo, 10-12 October, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans.

• Edwards Building Maintenance installs Protek Unico CNC production router
  15 Sep 2017

  

  When you have a client base that serves the needs of businesses as diverse as local coffee shops and restaurants, and some of planet’s biggest retailers, its clear that your business is able to deliver something that has universal appeal. Swansea based Edwards Building Maintenance, EBM, does just that.

• New Mimaki printer/cutters define the future of sign and graphics
  11 Sep 2017

  

  Mimaki has announced the launch of the Mimaki UCJV300-160 and UCJV150-160 roll-to-roll LED UV printing and cutting solutions. These two systems add creativity to the production of signs and display graphics, while maintaining Mimaki’s signature affordability and ease of use.

• New Inks and UV Developments on the Table for Nazdar Ink Technologies at SGIA Expo
  10 Sep 2017

  

  Nazdar Ink Technologies will be a key exhibitor at SGIA Expo, taking place from October 10th to 12th, 2017 in New Orleans, LA, USA. The event, bringing together professionals from across the specialty and wide-format printing markets, is a fixture on the US trade show calendar but welcomes delegates from around the world.

  Stationed at distributor Nazdar SourceOne's booth, #1545, the leading alternative ink brand will focus on its latest products: Nazdar 2800 Series graphic screen ink; and Nazdar 203 Series, 730 Series, and 705 Series inkjet inks.

  Nazdar 2800 Series UV-LED Durable Screen Ink

  Nazdar 2800 Series UV-LED durable screen ink provides excellent adhesion on vinyls and print treated polyesters, making it ideal for vehicle decals. It cures with UV-LED or traditional mercury vapor UV lamps to provide up to four years' outdoor durability without an overprint, or five years with the addition of Nazdar 2829 Durable Overprint Clear, for long term graphics on motorcycles, cars and more. Nazdar 2800 is inter-printable with Nazdar's industry standard 3600 UV Series decal inks and the 2800 toner color system can expand the 3600 color gamut.

  Nazdar 203 Series Solvent Inkjet Ink

  Designed as a direct, low-odour replacement for Roland Eco Max 3 inks, the newly developed Nazdar 203 Series offers vibrant, durable colors on a range of common signage materials, including flexible and pressure-sensitive vinyl, banner material, backed mesh and blue back paper. Compatible with all Roland printing systems currently running Eco Max 3® inks, Nazdar's formulations can handle both fast printing speeds and outdoor exposure, offering high resistance to the effects of UV degradation and color fade. Like all Nazdar plug-and-play inks, the 203 Series cartridges can be simply switched out to replace empty OEM cartridges for minimum fuss and downtime.

  Nazdar 730 Series UV Inkjet Ink

  POP displays, graphics, and banners requiring excellent adhesion properties and precise color replication will benefit from the new Nazdar 730 Series UV inkjet ink. Exceptionally versatile and reliable against chipping on both rigid and flexible materials, the new inks offer vibrant, robust color-density on a range of substrates.

  Nazdar 705 Series UV Inkjet Ink

  This new plug-and-play inkjet ink is designed for use specifically with HP FB500 and 700 printers as a direct replacement for HP 250 Series® inks. Users should expect a seamless conversion process with no need to flush, purge or re-profile, allowing accurate color-matching and machine compatibility at a lower price point than the OEM inks – without any loss of quality. The Nazdar 705 Series is suitable for a variety of graphics materials including acrylics, vinyl banners, window cling, foam board, and styrene.

  UV/LED and InkAnswers

  Representatives from Nazdar will be available to provide in-depth information about these inks and more - on Nazdar's UV-curable and LED-curable inks, in particular - at SGIA Expo 2017. Each formulation in this wide range has been developed to provide prints that equal or surpass the quality and reliability of OEM inks with a lower price tag and simple installation processes. Nazdar's knowledge of inks and printing systems has been formalized into InkAnswers, a platform whereby customers can ask Nazdar a question – no matter how basic or complicated – and receive an answer from an appropriate Nazdar expert. Visitors to the Nazdar stand at SGIA Expo will be able to obtain further information on how to access the InkAnswers service.

  SGIA Expo 2017 will take place at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Centre in New Orleans, Louisiana, from October 10th to 12th 2017. In addition to nearly 600 exhibitors, there will be over 40 educational sessions and plenty of opportunities to network and see new products. For more information, please visit www.sgia.org/expo/2017.  

  For more information on Nazdar and its comprehensive range of ink solutions, please visit www.nazdar.com.

  [Picture caption: Nazdar Ink Technologies will present a range of inks at SGIA Expo]

• Paradigm Imaging Group introduces the new PIXis Eco-Solvent printers
  10 Sep 2017

  

  Paradigm Imaging Group has released a new line of eco-solvent printers from the new PIXis product line.

• New Managing Director for Mutoh Belgium
  9 Sep 2017

  

  Mutoh Belgium, a subsidiary of Mutoh Industries Co. Ltd., Japan, announced its new Managing Director, Kenji YASUHARA.

• EFI introduces Fiery Technology, increasing customers market competitiveness
  9 Sep 2017

  

  New advanced Fiery FS300 Pro Platform and Command WorkStation 6 bring faster performance, outstanding colour management and exceptional user experience

• Ink Well Industries adds VersaTech2 3.2M flatbed cutting & routing system
  8 Sep 2017

  

  MCT Digital recently installed their VersaTech2 Flatbed Cutting & Routing System at S&G Holdings based in Irving, CA. Ink Well Industries has expanded its range of product offerings to include wide and grand format printing and flatbed die-cutting and routing.

• Infigo Software and Tharstern’s software development goes live at Print 17
  8 Sep 2017

  

  In a world first on Booth Number 334 in the South Hall at Print 17 in Chicago [10-14 September], Infigo Software and Tharstern will demonstrate how printing companies can give their customers 24/7 access to the estimating engine within an MIS, allowing them to create their own live quotations, on-demand.

• Avery Dennison - Change your horizons at Labelexpo
  8 Sep 2017

  

  At the upcoming Labelexpo show in Brussels, Avery Dennison is building on its show theme of “Pioneering Change,” and will showcase a broad portfolio of innovative products to help converters spur growth and unlock new industry opportunities.

• Innotech commits to fast-growing SignLink Live as debut event edges closer
  8 Sep 2017

  

  Innotech has been revealed as the latest key brand that will exhibit at the inaugural edition of SignLink Live this year.

• Pureprint Group invest in screen printing at Imprint
  8 Sep 2017

  

  Pureprint continues to invest in its large format point-of-sale division Imprint based in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

• Flint Group’s XCURA EVO Sheetfed process ink series has brought results that are truly epic!
  7 Sep 2017

  

  Flint Group’s newly launched XCURA EVO Sheetfed Process ink series has already brought tremendous opportunity and excitement to one high quality commercial printer in the UK.

• The Bigger Printing Company is now 100% landfill free
  7 Sep 2017

  

  The Bigger Printing company is proud to announce that it is now 100% landfill free.

• CADlink software provides outstanding results on the HP Latex printer series
  12 Jul 2017

  

  CADlink Technology is pleased to announce that two of its family of software products, SignLab and Digital Factory, provide complete colour management and production workflow tools for the HP Latex printer series, including;

• Stanford Marsh installs five HP PageWide XL printers at UKHO
  21 Sep 2016

  

  Stanford Marsh, a leading independent solutions provider for the wide-format and 3D print sectors – and one of only three UK vendors permitted to supply and service HP’s new PageWide XL Series of products – has installed five new HP PageWide XL 8000 printers at the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office’s (UKHO) headquarters in Taunton, Somerset.

  In Europe’s largest HP PageWide installation to date, the UKHO’s five HP PageWide XL 8000 printers form an integral part of an end-to-end solution developed by UKHO in partnership with HP and folding system manufacturer MBO. The new solution is being used to transform UKHO’s chart printing operations.

  

  The UKHO produces nautical charts, publications and services for the Royal Navy and merchant shipping to protect lives at sea. In August 2014, the UKHO started its transformation project to move the lithographic printing of its charts across to digital print. The estimated output volume of the new digital printing system is circa 4 million square metres per annum.

  The supply of the HP PageWide XL printers used within the project went out for tender to HP’s UK resellers and was won by Stanford Marsh. Paul Kelly, Production Manager at UKHO*, explains: “We made the decision to go with Stanford Marsh as they could supply the printers at a cost-effective price, and – crucially – they were able to meet the Service Level Agreement (SLA) criteria that we outlined.

  “The SLAs we put in place are robust and equate to 92% productivity between 6am and 9pm, five days a week. We require on-site support within four hours of an incident being logged, the problem has to be resolved within six hours, and if it isn’t, a new HP PageWide printer needs to be installed into the workflow and operating successfully within twelve hours. Stanford Marsh was able to offer all of this at a competitive price.”

  The end-to-end solution went live in August 2015. Since that time, UKHO has transformed the printing of its 3500 unique charts to a fully digital process and is reaping the benefits of faster production speeds, improved efficiency, reduced wastage, lower stockholding requirements, better environmental credentials, and much more.

  Additionally, moving to an inline solution – rather than a stock-based printing model – has enabled UKHO to make production time savings.

  

  For more information on Stanford Marsh Group, please visit: www.stanfordmarsh.co.uk.  

  * Paul Kelly recently retired. The project is now being overseen by Tom Scott-Clarke, UKHO Supply Operations Manager.

• Independent printers lead the HP PageWide XL way with Stanford Marsh
  24 Aug 2016

  

  Stanford Marsh, a leading independent solutions provider for the wide-format and 3D print sectors – and one of only three UK vendors permitted to supply and service HP’s new PageWide XL Series of products – has announced two new customers for HP’s PageWide XL printing technology.

  Both companies - Quickprint Exeter and International Copy Shop - are independent printers and have been able to quickly invest in – and take advantage of – the PageWide XL technology thanks to their forward-thinking outlook and autonomy in making decisions.

  Quickprint Exeter

  Already utilising an eco-solvent wide format printer and an HP Z6800 printer for outdoor, signage and photo work, Quickprint Exeter was looking to replace its Xerox monochrome LED plan printer with a solution that could deliver cost effective and high quality colour and black and white printing output from a single device.

  Stanford Marsh arranged a demonstration to show Quickprint Exeter the capabilities of the HP PageWide product range and the company subsequently became one of the first printers in the UK to implement the HP PageWide XL5000 MFP Copy, Print and Scan solution.

  Quickprint Exeter’s managing director Danny Frayne explains: “Printing is a very competitive industry. Our business is constantly evolving to keep up with the latest trends, so adopting new technologies that can add or enhance the services we provide is important to our ongoing success.”

  On opting for PageWide technology, he adds: “The speed and quality required for the quick turnaround of CAD line drawings for the construction industry, rendered images, GIS maps and high-resolution scanning and copying for our customers was a key factor when selecting our upgrade, as these are often time-critical. However, the HP PageWide XL printer – which runs at five times lower energy consumption than LED models – has the added advantage of being able to provide the fast production of posters on a range of media from the same machine. This has opened open other markets to us – in fact, one of the first jobs completed on the PageWide was for a large number of A1 colour posters.”

  International Copy Shop

  International Copy Shop (ICS), located at NEC Birmingham, invested in a new HP PageWide XL 5000 multifunctional printer in a deal signed at Sign & Digital UK 2016. The printer was installed in May 2016 and has been a great success.

  Stanford Marsh’s Julian Mennell explains: “The HP PageWide project with International Copy Shop evolved over a period of time. Their requirements started off with looking at adding colour scanning capabilities to the bureau. However – after reviewing the ageing kit within the business – I suggested that they should look at PageWide technology.

  “During a demonstration, we were able to show the benefits of HP PageWide XL in replacing multiple machines and offering a cheaper and faster turnaround for ICS customers. This fast turnaround is critical for ICS due to its location and the demands of the companies exhibiting at the NEC. ICS’s workload is varied and includes plan drawings right through to point of sale, outdoor banners and more.”

  SmartStream Workflow software

  Both Quickprint Exeter and International Copy Shop have opted for the SmartStream workflow software which enables quick and easy submission of multiple print files. An image of each file can be viewed prior to printing which highlights any errors within the file for correction. By eliminating errors within files, print jobs are produced perfectly, and waste or misprints are eliminated.

  Inclusive service contract from Stanford Marsh

  Both companies have opted for an inclusive service contract from Stanford Marsh. For ICS and Quickprint Exeter, these contracts – which can be tailored to meet any individual customer’s needs – cover all service click throughput charges for inclusive part replacement and labour, inks, heads and associated consumables, meaning that customers’ funds do not need to be tied into stock as billing is paid quarterly in arrears.

  Quickprint’s Danny Frayne adds: “We also chose the inclusive service contract from Stanford Marsh which meant that consumable items, parts and labour were covered along with planned maintenance visits. This – combined with information we get from the embedded web server – means we know exactly how much each print is costing us to produce.”

  Independent printers leading the way

  Due to their ability to make decisions quickly, independent printers are leading the way in the PageWide market.

  Matthew Perkins, Director at Stanford Marsh, concludes: “Independent printers are more flexible and able to make a quicker decision with their technology upgrades than larger copy shop chains. With the demands of the construction industry particularly requiring quick turnaround of construction drawings, the HP PageWide XL Series allows independent printers to compete with faster lead times and – most importantly – competitive yet profitable pricing.

  “The added advantage of additional applications offers incremental business opportunities without tying up valuable costly floor space with additional hardware.”

  For more information on Quickprint Exeter, please visit: www.quickprint.co.uk.  
  For more information on ICS, please visit: www.icscopyshop.co.uk.
  For more information on Stanford Marsh Group, please visit: www.stanfordmarsh.co.uk.  

  [Photo caption: Independent printers are leading the HP PageWide XL way with Stanford Marsh.]

• Stratasys J750: Turning workflow into child's play
  30 May 2016

  

  Stratasys Gold Reseller SMG3D - www.smg3d.co.uk – discusses why the Stratasys J750 is your perfect companion throughout the design, development and production process, and how it turns workflow into child's play.

  Master of all Trades

  As any product developer knows, the entire process from idea to packaged product is a long and complex one. The job of a 3D printer supplier is to help at every stage, but at every stage there are different requirements. At last, there is one 3D printer that covers the whole process: the Stratasys J750, with its 6-material capacity.

  Let us pretend that we are designing and manufacturing a range of computer mice for children.

  Stage 1: Early Research

  Full-size mice are too big and cumbersome for kids. Therefore, we need to design the product to fit in smaller hands – but what is the right size and shape? The best way to find out is to 3D print a whole range of different sizes and shapes and then get some feedback. At this stage, we don’t need colour, we don’t need functionality, just precise, accurate models.

  Load up the lowest-priced material, place a range of designs on the bed and hit print. In next to no time, we are getting early feedback.

  Stage 2: Concept Models

  Once we have a good idea of size and shape, we need to get right into the concepts. Kids aren’t going to be inspired by a solid white mouse. They want fun – so let’s get creative. Now that we have the form, designers can mock up some cartoon, full-colour designs to get some more feedback – both from kids and from those all-important marketing folks.

  Load up the CMYK + White & Transparent materials into the J750 and print out those concepts in over 360,000 colours. What is on-screen will be printed. Perfect for people to get a real-life visual sample of the end product.

  Stage 3: Functional Testing

  Now that we have a funky-looking, ergonomically designed model, it is time to get functional. Let’s see how hard the button presses should be. Let’s fit on some some-touch sections in the correct Shore A value and a rolling soft-touch scroll wheel. Let’s make sure we design a secure battery compartment that inquisitive fingers can not access, but that adult fingers can. Let’s fill the whole thing with the actual electronics and test, test, test.

  Load up some functional plastics and rubbers into the J750 and make sure that this great looking and feeling product actually works in a real world environment.

  Stage 4: Moulding

  Naturally, the end product will not be 3D printed – the market is not there yet. It will instead be injection moulded. However, before we go to the expense of setting up the mould tools, let’s just check that the tools are designed correctly. So we need to 3D print the mould tools and use these to validate our designs. They will be good for dozens of shots, so we can make sure the mould tools are correct and get a very final test of the mouse in its final production plastics.

  Load up Stratasys’ Digital ABS into the J750, switch it into high speed mode and print out those mould tools.

  Stage 5: Production

  The J750’s contribution to time and cost savings are not over yet. There is a need for jigs and fixtures during the production process – during painting and finishing. There is also a need for robotic end-of-arm tools to assemble the mouse. All of these are cheaper and faster to produce, as well as lighter and better-designed, using 3D printing.

  Load up some rubber-like material with the Digital ABS and print out the exact jigs, fixtures and tools that you need. These can incorporate soft-touch grippers and have integrated air channels.

  Conclusion

  The Stratasys J750 is your companion right the way through the design, development and production process. This mouse was just one example of what could be done – but in any industry the steps are similar.

  In this video below, lead times at Synergy were cut by 90% and costs by 70%. Post processing of CNC machining and water printing, casting, sanding and silicone engraving as well as printing of additional parts were all eliminated by the use of one machine – the Stratasys J750.

  https://www.youtube.com/embed/qLV0hvA9Yhg?rel=0

• Stanford Marsh installs UK’s first HP PageWide XL 5000 at Go Cre8
  18 May 2016

  

  Stanford Marsh has installed the UK’s first HP PageWide XL5000 printer at Liverpool-based Go Cre8.

• SDUK announces latest exhibitor news ahead of 2016 show
  12 Apr 2016

  

  Sign & Digital UK, the country’s leading trade exhibition for the sign making, display solutions and digital printing industry, takes place at the NEC Birmingham, 19-21 April 2016.

• SMGG returns to Sign & Digital UK with a PageWide focus
  4 Apr 2016

  

  Stanford Marsh Group Graphics, the commercial graphics division of Stanford Marsh Group, will be focusing on the latest HP PageWide printers at Sign & Digital UK.

• Stanford Marsh named HP DesignJet EMEA Champions for 2015
  1 Mar 2016

  

  Stanford Marsh has announced that – once again – it has been presented by HP with an award for being the most successful UK reseller for the HP DesignJet wide-format series. In simple terms, this means that the company completed 2015 with more HP DesignJet product placements in the UK and Ireland than any other vendor.

  The HP DesignJet EMEA Champions 2015 award was presented to Stanford Marsh Sales Director Danny Davies at the HP EMEA Conference held in Singapore at the back end of 2015.

  On receipt of the award, Danny Davies states: “We are very excited to enter 2016 with this much-prized award. With more than 2000 HP resellers having access to the DesignJet series, it was no mean feat to win this coveted trophy.”

  Alongside the HP Designjet Series, Stanford Marsh’s HP portfolio also includes the very latest Latex series of printers, as well as HP’s new PageWide XL series.

  “This is the 11th time that Stanford Marsh has won a channel award since 2010 and we believe this highlights why we were chosen by HP as one of only three UK vendors able to supply and service the new PageWide XL series of products,” continues Danny Davies.

  He concludes: “Finishing 2015 as HP's UK market leader is extra special as we celebrated our 50th successful year in business; it’s also a year in which we have invested heavily in service training and infrastructure allowing us to achieve ISO 9001 service accreditation.”

  For more information on Stanford Marsh, please visit www.stanfordmarsh.co.uk.

• Thermadent reaps benefits of digitised workflow thanks to Objet30 OrthoDesk 3D printer from SMG3D
  2 Feb 2016

  

  “Going digital is surely the only route for affordable dental technology, and I would say it’s a must for all forward-thinking dental practitioners.”

  Merseyside-based Thermadent Ltd., an orthodontic dental laboratory company, recently purchased an Objet30 OrthoDesk 3D printer to help digitise its workflow. The printer was installed by SMG3D – the 3D print division of the Stanford Marsh Group – and Thermadent has reaped the numerous benefits of its newly-digitised work flow.

  Since February 2014, NHS Dental Services has been requesting that pre-treatment and post-treatment study models are submitted digitally. This led Thermadent to look at investing in a digital scanner to convert bulky and difficult-to-store plaster study models to 3D digital models.

  Matthew Garnett, owner and Managing Director of Thermadent, explains: “I studied the 3D print market and plumped for an Objet30 OrthoDesk 3D printer, which we sourced from SMG3D. Since installation, the printer has transformed our production processes.”

  “Using 3D digital study models means there’s no longer any need to store the physical study models − and we no longer need to worry about plaster model disposal. What’s more, thanks to new GDC regulations, every orthodontic practice now has to keep a record of each patient’s tooth movement indefinitely. To store each patient’s plaster study models would quickly become impossible. With digital study models all you need is a safe, secure place to store the CDs that contain the files.”

  Matthew also explains that using the printer in-house has reduced lead times significantly: “The Objet30 has been specifically designed for small to medium-sized orthodontic dental labs like Thermadent. It helps us digitise our workflow from digital file to model, accelerate our production times and increase production capacity cleanly and efficiently.”

  He continues: “With our digital workflow, we are able to convert chairside oral scans into precisely accurate 3D printed models, quickly. Additionally – thanks to the precise tolerances and extreme accuracy provided by the printer – our aligners are more accurate and provide a much better fit.

  “Going digital is surely the only route for affordable dental technology, and I would say it’s a must for all forward-thinking dental practitioners.

  “The team at SMG3D helped me decide which 3D printer was best for my needs thanks to their informed and impartial advice. Their help with installation and integration of the new machine with my existing equipment meant I could get on with the training they provided straight away, which reduced set-up time for the new Objet30 to an absolute minimum. They provided a first-class service all round.”

  Adrian Painter, director of Stanford Marsh Group, comments: “Dental professionals such as Thermadent are already reaping the considerable benefits of 3D Print in terms of increased productivity, reduced costs and improved patient experience. We’re delighted to be able to supply the relevant 3D print solutions and offer the support to enable them to seamlessly transition to a digitised workflow.”

  

  SMG3D’s knowledge and experience of 3D Print is extensive as it has supplied 3D print technology into engineering environments for rapid prototyping and digital manufacturing applications for several years; Representatives from the company look forward to discussing the potential of introducing 3D Print into their workflow process with visitors at the upcoming Dental Technology Show (Birmingham NEC, 22nd- 23rd April 2016).

  For more information about Thermadent, please email info@thermadent.co.uk, or visit www.thermadent.co.uk.

  For more information about the Objet30 OrthoDesk 3D printer, please visit www.smg3d.co.uk.
  
  

• Roland DG’s latest technology to be showcased at New Product Creative Centre Open Day
  1 Feb 2016

  

  Roland DG will be holding a New Product Creative Centre Open Day at its HQ in Clevedon on Tuesday 23rd of February 2016 from 8am-4pm.

• Stanford Marsh Group appoints Julian Mennell as Business Development Manager for the Print for Profit sector
  30 Nov 2015

  

  Stanford Marsh Group, a leading independent solutions provider for the wide-format print sector which is currently celebrating its 50th year in business, has announced the appointment of Julian Mennell to the role of Business Development Manager for the Print for Profit sector.

  In this role, he will be responsible for helping UK and Ireland-based print for profit reprographics businesses invest in new technology more efficiently. With more than 20 years’ experience in the printing industry – working with the likes of Colourgen, Xerox, Océ and more – and with the wide range of leading solutions from Stanford Marsh at his disposal, Julian is ideally positioned to offer unbiased advice to customers looking to upgrade their print technology.

  Additionally, he will be focusing on working with customers looking to upgrade to HP’s ever-expanding PageWide XL Technology. With a compact footprint, HP PageWide Technology offers high quality at high printing speeds. It is scalable to meet a wide range of application and performance requirements and provides low cost of operation in both monochrome and colour.

  On his appointment, Julian Mennell explains: “By sharing my in-depth understanding of the latest print technologies, I can help companies utilise their technology budgets more efficiently. I can advise how they can reduce costs, improve quality of output and maximise profits within an ever changing market.

  “Thanks to Stanford Marsh’s broad portfolio of print solutions from the likes of Canon, HP, Mutoh and Stratasys to name but a few – we are able to recommend and supply customers with print solutions that exactly meet their requirements.”