Wasatch SoftRIP Version 7.6 introduces improvements to handling of spot colour replacement, a new tool to create swatch books from a SoftRIP colour database, and enhanced Automation Option. An improved installer imports printer settings automatically, making updating to a new version worry-free and easier than ever before.

Mimaki has reported that its 3DUJ-553 3D printer has been shortlisted for the prestigious TCT Awards. The TCT Awards celebrate the innovators, technologies and collaborators behind the leading examples of additive manufacturing, 3D printing, design and engineering across the globe.

Jetmark have announced that they have donated $10,000 to the Rapid Relief Team to assist them with their efforts below.

The Visual Impact shows, unlike PacPrint and Printex are the ones where the show, in the main, gets back to its roots and serves the sign industry. However the sign industry itself has grown to be a hugely segmented industry covering everything from the lighting industry, fabrication, engraving and routing right through to the wide format printing industry, not to mention the traditional side of the industry which is for those still using paint and a brush – a proud sector that still finds customers in this digital age.

Looking for new applications for your customers? HP are now providing Satin Wrapping Paper which they say is designed to create memorable gifts and products with a personal touch.

This new feature ensures posters can be cut without the need to retrieve any cutting information first. The built-in camera system from the F Series will detect the edges of black printed frames automatically and will start to cut immediately, without operator intervention.

Printers around the country are facing a dilemma, after a spate of unclaimed wallets have turned up at print businesses around the country this week.

Visual Connections, the Australian Sign & Graphics Association (ASGA) and Re-Engineering Australia announced today the appointment of AusSIP as its Industry Education Liaison Manager.

Orafol has extended its range of fluorescent films, developed for application onto emergency services vehicles. The new ORACAL 7710RA comes in fluorescent yellow and fluorescent red, and offers extended durability as well as improved application properties.

Avery Dennison has introduced a new accent film designed to add special effects and a sporty touch to vehicles.

VI Brisbane saw the 1^st round of the Hexis Battle which many considered was the highlight of the whole show.

Brisbane based Spot Productions has installed an Anapurna H2500i LED pres Read More s, as well as an Acorta cutting table.

Drytac’s SpotOn SynPaper felt the need for speed at Shell’s Eco-marathon in London recently, where it was used for eye-catching vehicle graphics on innovative racing car designs.

NUtec’s Amethyst UV inks for EFI printers are available for roll to roll printers as the A50-RTR-EF or for hybrid printers as the A50-HYB-EF. Both ink versions offer superior colours, great reliability, excellent image quality and operating functionality.

Roland DG Australia has announced the winner of its 30 Year Anniversary ‘Buy and Win’ competition, open to customers who bought a participating Roland DG device during May and June.

Motor racing is a great marketing tool for Penrite Oil and Metamark and will continue to do so.

Ball & Doggett today announced the launch of a direct line and email address to support their growing Display & Visual team around Australia.

Additional to our local VI Sydney show in September, most will know that we have two big Chinese shows coming up shortly. Most will also know that the Chinese shows are mega shows with multiple halls.

FASTSIGNS International has announced that CEO Catherine Monson will be the keynote speaker at the Franchise Association of New Zealand's 2018 National Franchise Conference on Aug. 10 at the Wairakei Resort Taupo. Catherine will share insights gained during her more than 30 years of experience with some of the top business-to-business franchise brands.

In mid May we published news from Sun Chemical relating to a specific global raw material shortage affecting UV curing inks, specifically supplies of UV photoinitiators.