Labelexpo Global Series organizer Tarsus Group has announced the cancellation of Labelexpo India 2021. The show will now take place on 9-12 November 2022, allowing time for the Covid-19 vaccination program to roll out and for the situation to normalise next year.
At this month’s FuturePrint Tech Fest, Xaar will explore the growing role of inkjet in novel industrial applications with a presentation that looks at the use of robotics in direct to shape printing, and also take part in the panel discussion titled “problem solving and applications”.
Nazdar Ink Technologies has announced the global availability of the 770 Series inks, a general graphics inkset designed for heated medium viscosity printheads.
Electronics For Imaging, Inc. has enhanced the world’s fastest digital textile printer, the EFI Reggiani BOLT.
Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS) will be showcasing its latest innovations at this month’s China Print 2021 trade show.
A brand-new Rentals and Reservations module for EFI MarketDirect StoreFront web-to-print software from Electronics For Imaging, Inc. helps print businesses, marketing service providers and other organisations manage resources, assets and products in inventory and rent them out for events and exhibitions.
While there may be a plethora of print hardware available on the market, investment in a management information system (MIS) can be essential to ensure it is operating to its full potential and producing the highest quality work.
Mimaki held its global Innovation Days event (2-4 June 2021) to great success. The event brought together printers, journalists and experts from Mimaki Japan, USA and Europe, to nurture innovation in the sign graphics, industrial, textile and 3D markets and drive success within the industry.
Well, I think it’s safe to say that we are finally getting there, and we see some light at the end of the Covid-19 tunnel! Though we are all optimistic and happy that the vaccinations seem to be working, the glass, unfortunately, remains only half full.
HYBRID Software, a Global Graphics company, is pleased to announce the launch of a new enterprise RIP (Raster Image Processor) solution for packaging and label printers and tradeshops: the CLOUDFLOW RIP Farm.
HP has announced a new webinar that will explore the many print opportunities presented by the creative interior décor market. The free-to-attend event, titled ‘HP décor - what's next?', takes place on 30th June 2021 at 10am GMT and will provide insight into the untapped print opportunities offered by the very latest trends in the world of décor.
Onyx Graphics, Inc., today announced the global availability of ONYX 21.1, the company's newest software version release of industry leading wide-format RIP and print workflow software.
PRINTING United Expo is on track to be the global printing event in 2021. The first in-person industry event of significant magnitude since its inaugural 2019 Expo, the fall event — which takes place at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Fla., on Oct. 6-8 — is welcoming printing’s leading companies to display their newest technologies coming to market on-site. Registration for the event, which includes access to Expo Preview, Expo Live, and Expo Wrap-Up, is now live at PRINTINGUnited.com
Fujifilm’s stylishly designed new Acuity Prime flatbed prints at exceptionally high quality to a range of rigid and flexible media.
Fujifilm today announces a new development in its wide format inkjet strategy – a new range, built from the ground up, around a ‘new blueprint’ for wide format inkjet printers in terms of price/performance and ROI, versatility and value, and ease of use.
Following several years of successful Acuity Ultra installations since its launch in 2018, and as part of Fujifilm’s strategy to create the new blueprint for wide format, Fujifilm today announces the launch of the Acuity Ultra R2.
The recent launch of the Xaar Nitrox printhead has been further underlined by the immediate availability of comprehensive software and electronics support, designed to minimise the time required for its integration by OEMs.
The benefits of digital transformation were the key takeaways from this year’s two EskoWorld events. Running concurrently, an EskoWorld conference program dedicated to suppliers was complemented by an event schedule geared toward brands.
International screen, digital and textile printing manufacturers are lining up for this year’s FESPA Global Print Expo, which takes place from 12 – 15 October 2021 at the RAI exhibition centre in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. After 18 months hosting virtual product launches and demos, suppliers are enthusiastic about connecting with customers and prospects face-to-face.
Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, recently entered into a partnership with Idealliance, a transformational industry association providing global standardization, training, and certification programs for the printing and packaging supply chain.
Xaar, the leading inkjet printing technology group, has signed a cooperation agreement to establish a ‘Joint Digital Printing Laboratory’ with the Beijing National Innovation Institute of Lightweight Ltd. (BNI).
While floor graphics have been a staple part of the industry for some time now, the pandemic of the past year or so - and the need for social distancing signage - has seen the popularity of these applications skyrocket.
PRINTING United Alliance today announces that its Color Ready! virtual conference will take place online on June 9-10.
Nazdar Ink Technologies has extended its already-extensive distribution network in China by expanding an agreement with Halic Technology Company to include its screen ink solutions.
Slotex, a leading Russian supplier of decorative laminate solutions, recently installed Agfa’s InterioJet water-based inkjet printing engine. The InterioJet enables them to provide a high level of reliable service for each client.
Agfa announces that it plans to expand its cooperation with the Global Graphics group beyond RIP technology, as its long-term partner in software development now also includes HYBRID Software.
As part of its ongoing Anything in Print series, Ricoh recently released an informative session about the true value of operating as a sustainable print business. You can catch-up on the podcast here
Mimaki has unveiled its Innovation Days (2-4 June 2021), a collaborative virtual event, bringing together Mimaki’s regional offices to encourage and nurture innovation in the printing sector.
We all have a lot of preconceived ideas on how things should be done and what we can expect from others. However, for most of us, all of that changed in early 2020 when Covid-19 entered our lives.
Environmental impact has never been a more important issue. It’s changing the way businesses in every industry work, and when it comes to print media, clients need the reassurance that their campaigns adhere to their own sustainability policies and goals.
Diversified printing business Lamin-8 Services used Drytac's ReTac Smooth 75 polymeric PVC film to produce stunning wall graphics for Mexican restaurant chain Jimmy Guaco's.
FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Systems Division is pleased to announce the installation of its Fujifilm J Press 750S at NuPress, a Miami-based diversified and leading print provider of marketing essentials, menus, packaging, banners, signs and more.
Kornit Digital, worldwide market leader in digital textile printing technology, announced today the release of its new MAX technology, establishing a new standard for on-demand fashion and apparel production.
virtual.drupa made history as the first purely digital version of the leading global trade fair for printing technologies, which took place from 20 to 23 April 2021.
FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Systems Division is pleased to announce the installation of the Fujifilm Acuity HS X36 wide format flatbed press at Ahearn Signs, a Belleville, Michigan printer focused primarily on signage for car washes, convenience stores, and gas stations.
HP and Papergraphics have announced an upcoming webinar exploring the opportunities in decorative inkjet printing for commercial and residential interiors.
FM Future, organisers of FuturePrint Virtual Events and owners of the FuturePrint platform has announced the launch of the FuturePrint Tech Fest, a forward-looking event focused on the technical development of print technology, taking place 29th-30th June.
Electronics For Imaging, Inc. is highlighting the ways print professionals can grow their businesses with more productivity, greater efficiency and new applications as it highlights advanced digital solutions at the virtual.drupa online tradeshow.
April 20 2021, drupa opened its virtual doors. Around 17,000 registered visitors from 155 nations have already benefited from 660 minutes of inspiring, cutting-edge topics in the Conference Area and 930 minutes of Live Web Sessions and networked with 212 exhibitors from 45 countries in the Exhibition Space and Matchmaking Plaza.
FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) today announces the Jet Press 750S High Speed Model, featuring the industry’s fastest* output speeds of 5,400 B2 sheets per hour for a sheet-fed digital inkjet press.
Victoria, Australia-based sign-making specialist Signmob used Drytac's Polar Grip white polymeric PVC film to produce stunning exterior graphics for an exhibition at the nearby Bendigo Art Gallery.
FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) hereby announces its participation in the virtual.drupa event, to be held April 20th–23rd (https://virtual.drupa.com/).
When I do a training session on Drytac products with end users and installers, I usually start by asking if anyone has ever had an issue with an installation.
Drytac is offering a helping hand with the continued availability of its updated and free-to-download guides detailing the essential aspects of floor, wall & windows graphics applications.
Printing Expo, April 2021 – printing-expo.online is delighted to welcome two more leading companies on board – this time from opposite ends of the globe - Eurotech from Australia and Grafitec from the UK. Both companies will occupy premium space in Zone 1 of the virtual exhibition.
The countdown is on, and it is clear already that the Who’s Who of the international print & packaging community will be meeting at virtual.drupa from 20 to 23 April 2021.
Drytac is pleased to announce that Peter Bourgeois, Territory Sales Manager for Western Canada, is to take on an extended role within the business by additionally assuming responsibility for the North West USA region.
SA International (SAi), the leading provider of software solutions for professional signmaking, wide-format digital printing and CAD/CAM machining industries, has announced the newest version of EnRoute, EnRoute 7. SAi’s EnRoute 7 CAD/CAM software is packed with all the features of SAi’s previous version of the software but now with a 64-bit engine, making the software faster and more productive than ever before, keeping shops moving at optimum efficiency.
Ricoh today announced that Carsten Bruhn is now the President and CEO of Ricoh North America.
In a groundbreaking deal, MS Printing Solutions and Russia’s SK Group are celebrating the latter’s fifth purchase of an MS printer.
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a significant rise in the use of antimicrobial protection products, in an effort to help protect people across a number of environments.
Cameron Advertising, one of North America’s leading large-format, digital, and screen printing visual communication providers, purchased the Jeti Tauro H3300 UHS LED as Agfa rolled out its global launch.
Continuously being innovative and breaking new ground is an integral part of the corporate philosophy at Starglas. Hence you would be hard pressed to find a form of glass processing that this company, based in Bünde, Germany, has not mastered. As a result of this expertise, around 90 percent of the products they create are completely unique.
SAi today released Flexi 21, the most feature-rich version of its flagship signmaking software. The 64-bit RIP system is engineered to meet the demanding design to production challenges of sign & display and large format print providers for both novice and more advanced users, while continuing to be highly productive with fast processing speeds.
John Mills, CEO of leading inkjet technology group Xaar, will set out the company’s commitment to collaboration with clients as a focus for both driving innovation and building the business for the longer term, at this month’s FuturePrint Leaders’ Summit Virtual Conference.
Have you ever wondered how HP Latex ink works? Read on for more information…
Onyx Graphics, Inc., a leading software solutions provider for the digital inkjet wide-format print industry, announced today that ONYX software is certified for the new HP Latex 700 and 800 Printer Series.
PRINTING United Alliance today announced that its popular CI Ready! event will be held virtually on April 19-22, 2021 from 2 – 3 pm ET each day.
Responding to the demands of remote work, Corel’s professional graphics suite enables designers to deliver flawless results faster and remain connected, even as teams work apart.
Xeikon is set to launch an exciting new virtual advisory service using a unique 3D visual browsing experience.
The Bolshoi Theatre of Russia, one of the most historic, and oldest, theatres in Russia, has successfully installed the EFI Pro 32r+ roll-to-roll LED printer from Electronics For Imaging, Inc.
Automation and integration characterise the day-to-day in print production. With GMG's colour management, print data is now automatically converted and optimally prepared for various printing technologies. The new connection options from GMG OpenColor allow for even more extensive process optimisation.
Chinese OEM, King Tau has launched a new industrial-grade print engine, incorporating Xaar's advanced printhead technologies.
A number of senior figures from the worldwide Out of Home industry have formed a new global advisory company and consultancy aimed at accelerating the industry’s expansion and digital transformation.
With the food, beverages and hospitality sectors having been hit particularly hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, Drytac has sounded out how its Protac AMP antimicrobial protection film can help restaurants reopen as the world begins to edge back towards normality.
FuturePrint has provided further details on the upcoming Leaders Summit, taking place 23-24th March 2021.
Global demand for bio-derived solvents, pigments, additives, resins used in inks is accelerating fast as brands and print service providers across all segments look to minimise their impact on the environment.
From April 20 to 23, 2021, the Conference Area of virtual.drupa will feature a top-class, English-language program focusing on the global trends of Artificial Intelligence, Circular Economy, Connected Consumer and Platform Economy.
PrintFactory announces a strategic partnership with Barberan SA, who will now be using the PrintFactory Automation workflow to provide their customers with automated pre-press production for the Barberan JetMaster series of print production lines.
Labelexpo Europe will take place in April 2022, Labelexpo Americas in September 2022 and a new US Label Congress is announced for September 2021.
Gerber Technology announced new releases of their key software solutions, AccuMark 2D and 3D, AccuPlan, AccuNest and YuniquePLM.
Flint Group Packaging announces the intention to increase the prices of its ink and coating products, effective 1st April 2021.
Rob Karpenko has joined CMYUK International, and will be responsible for developing market opportunities in Europe and Russia.
PRINTING United Alliance and Idealliance today announced that the two organizations have officially merged.
SA International (SAi), the leading provider of software solutions for professional signmaking, wide-format digital printing and CAD/CAM machining industries, has announced that they now offer certified drivers for the new HP Latex 700 and 800 Latex Printers.
Toyo Printing Inks, Inc., a member of the Japan-based Toyo Ink Group, one of the world’s largest ink manufacturers, recently brought to market the LP-9000 Toyo Life Premium Food LO/LM, a new series of sheetfed offset inks with low odour and low migration characteristics.
FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Systems Division, announces that its install of Acuity LED 46 and Acuity LED 1600R has helped CR Print grow its business despite the downturn many have experienced during the global pandemic.
Leading inkjet technology company, Xaar, and novel jetting technology provider Meta Additive, will demonstrate how Xaar’s technologies and collaborative approach are enabling ground-breaking applications, at this month’s FuturePrint virtual conference.
Vancouver-based Premier Graphics opted for Drytac SpotOn Matte White to carry out an impactful window graphics project for vegan food business The Very Good Food Company.
On March 11th, prepress & printing solutions provider Agfa and MIS vendor Dataline invite both commercial offset and large-format inkjet printing companies to a dedicated broadcast on achieving efficiency gains through the automation of business processes.
In an increasingly digitalised world, with everything just a click away, equally simple and immediate work tools have become indispensable.
In close collaboration with its customer Vision Display, Summa proudly presents its brand new demo room in Singapore.
High-volume sign and graphics businesses can achieve a new, higher level of productivity with the first single-pass inkjet printer from Electronics For Imaging, Inc. dedicated to display graphics.
Tilia Labs, Inc., leading developer of planning, imposition, and Artificially Intelligent software solutions has announced release of its latest tilia Phoenix connection for Enfocus Switch workflow management software.
The Printerverse – ‘Women’s Print HERstory Month’ coincides with Women’s History Month to align the telling of stories that empower and inspire the fierce fabulous females of print, as well as young women and students entering the industry or considering print as a career.
It is now just two weeks to go until the FuturePrint Virtual Conference, held 25th and 26th February.
Color Concepts proudly announces that material manufacturers can get their range of media certified for the newly launched HP Latex 700 & 800 series at the Color Concepts labs in Europe and North America.
Onyx Graphics, Inc., today announced the introduction of ONYX Go, a new subscription RIP solution that adds to the expansive ONYX portfolio of wide-format digital inkjet software solutions.
A second edition of the popular guide to variable data printing ‘Full Speed Ahead: How to make variable data PDF files that won’t slow your digital press’ is published today by Global Graphics.
Dallas-based wrapping expert Skinzwraps has revealed how the use of Drytac films has allowed it to expand business beyond its core vehicle wrapping services into a number of other profitable markets.
Ricoh will continue its Anything in Print series this month with a live technology showcase focused on its very latest developments in inkjet technology.
Ricoh Canada Inc. has extended its partnership with Women of Influence for the second consecutive year by becoming the presenting sponsor of the 2021 Top 25 Women of Influence awards.
Arjobex Synthetic Papers has acquired a Germany-based niche manufacturer and coater of specialty papers MDV Group, further expanding its footprint and becoming one of the leading European specialty coatings providers for paper and films in Europe.
HP Inc. has introduced a range of new Latex large format print solutions to help print service providers diversify their offerings and meet more challenging customer needs.
Since launching its new customer portal, MyMS, in Italy in October and EMEA in November, MS Printing Solutions has scheduled a global rollout for its remaining territories.
One of Thailand’s biggest metal packaging printers, SWAN, has been supplying high-quality printed metal sheets to a wide variety of canmaking customers for more than half a century.
DushaGreya is a well-known brand from talented Moscow-based designer, Natalia Dushagreya, who puts her all into her unique creations.
We spoke to ink experts Fujifilm about the science of getting ink to stick to media, and to Drytac about the part that ink profiles play in optimising that process.
PRINTING United Alliance today announced that registration for the popular event TAGA Presents is now open and free for attendees.
It all started with a clear vision and firm convictions. In printing and converting machinery, the best products are the ones with the least number of moving parts – the best industrial design has the simplest architecture and enables an evolution of technology. Based on these principles and after four years, the Bobst Group is ready to open a new chapter in the label industry delivering quality, productivity and the best economics with no trade-off.