InfoTrends Presents Top Production Printing Trends to Watch for in 2008
The On Demand Exposition & Conference (www.ondemandexpo.com), the pre-eminent event for commercial printers, publishers, and in-plant printing professionals, today announced the top production printing trends to watch for in 2008 according to InfoTrends.
Caldera support for the Fujifilm Acuity
The Fujifilm Acuity HD 2504 offers you the latest breakthrough in wide format UV digital imaging technology. Specifically designed for print applications requiring fine detail, high resolution images, the Acuity HD 2504 delivers both rigid and flexible point-of-purchase signage that hold up visually, even at the closest of viewings.
Pigment prices set to rise which could have a ripple effect on ink prices
Sun Chemical have announced global price increases on pigments, effective from the 31st March. The company is blaming increases in raw materials, energy, and transportation costs, along with the escalating value in foreign currency.
Autobond Launches Worlds First Laminator/Encapsulator
Autobond is claiming one of the most important recent breakthroughs in finishing technology. In addition to its unique ability to be used for single/double sided laminating or encapsulation, the new machine offers a range of optional features that enable it to be used in the production of floor graphics, pressure sensitive adhesive and fridge magnet lamination.
EFI and 3M Team up
EFI today announced the commercial release of its new 3M Piezo Inkjet Ink Series 2800 UV for use with EFI’s Vutek QS2000 and QS3200 superwide printers and a wide range of opaque, clear and translucent 3M media.
First Inca Onset for the US
Holland & Crosby, a Mississauga-based expert in point of sale marketing materials, has installed the first Inca Digital Onset printer in North America, sold by Fujifilm Sericol, Inca's long term worldwide distribution partner.
Steve Venn to lead Kodaks Graphic Communications Group Australia & New Zealand Business
Steve Venn has been appointed as Managing Director for Kodak Australia and New Zealand, Graphic Communications Group (GCG) effective April 1, 2008. Venn succeeds Nick Notaras.
EFI expand QS Series
EFI has announced the availability of two new models in the award-winning QS superwide format printer family.
Inkjet to print newspapers
So you thought your inkjet printer was fast??? It has been reported that MAN Roland, a leading manufacturer of offset sheet and web fed presses (nothing to do with Roland DG) and Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group have signed a letter-of-intent to work towards the high speed production of newspapers at up to 90,000 copies per hour.
Roland DG to cease sponsoring SEES
Roland DG have issued a press release regarding their sponsorship of the "Solar Challenge", Roland DG were a founding sponsor of this organisation. The press release states that they have decided to cease further sponsorship of this event being managed by Social Environmental and Economic Sustainability Limited (“SEES”).
New database of Wide Format printers for the ANZ region
Wide Format Online magazine to launch database of wide format printers in the ANZ region.
Gandi adds UV Liquid Laminator by Alliance Technology to their product line
Gandi have added the Cyclone UV laminator to their product line and recommends them in partnership with their printers.
FESPA's Showcase Theatre on again
FESPA has announced the programme for its popular Showcase Theatre (1st April to 3rd April 2008 at 10:30h to 16:30h) at this year’s FESPA Digital Printing Europe event in Geneva.
Hexis will introduce it's latest cast vinyl at FESPA Digital
Hexis will be present at FESPA Digital Printing 2008, and will be showing an all new cast plotter film combined with Hex’Press adhesive technology for vehicle wraps and fleet graphics.
Change at the top at Roland DG
After a 25 year association, Marcus Adler steps down as CEO of Roland DG Australia and New Zealand.