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Global Graphics Software has been granted a US patent for 'Methods and Systems for Enhancing Raster Image Processing Using Artificial Intelligence.' The technology can ‘deconstruct any PDF print job’ so operators can plan production processes.

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Roland DG Corporation has added the CMYK plus White 5-colour BN2-20 and the CMYK 4-colour BN2-20A desktop inkjet printer/cutters to its VersaSTUDIO product line-up.

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“We aim to provide new opportunities for sign shops to expand their current vinyl cutting businesses and explore new territories like cardboard cutting and creasing,” says cutting equipment manufacturer Summa.

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Currie Group and Canon Production Printing Australia have announced a new partnership which will see the supplier add Canon Arizona and Colorado M-Series printer ranges to its growing portfolio of solutions for the commercial print, and sign and display print sectors.

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Agfa, a global leader in inkjet printing solutions, has won four prestigious Pinnacle Product Awards presented by PRINTING United Alliance, building on its track record of excellence in inkjet solution development.

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Partnering with Australian Geographic, outdoor advertiser oOh!media - owner of wide format company Cactus Imaging - has launched a national campaign to showcase “iconic Australian species at risk of extinction, shedding light on their both their beauty and struggles.”

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Print technology manufacturer Inkcups has announced the global launch of XJET Switch, a ‘ground-breaking’ digital printer for direct-to-bag and hard goods applications.

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The Western Australian Government has expanded its Plan for Plastics regulations and next year will ban single-use plastic promotional film used in outdoor retail signage and election advertising. The ban does not include plastic banners or adhesive vinyl signage.

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The World Out of Home Organization’s second APAC Regional Forum in November this year will be held at the Conrad Bali Hilton, Indonesia from November 1-3. 

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Total Image Supplies – has signed on as a reseller & distributor for Decal Self-Adhesive products. The Portugal, EU-based manufacturer is making big inroads with its Green and PVC-free products.

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MUTOH has been honoured by the Printing United United Alliance for the 12th year in a row for product excellence and quality. Having received four new Pinnacle Product Awards for 2023, a very exciting year for the company. The Pinnacle Product Awards recognize products that improve or advance the printing industry with exceptional contributions to quality, capability, and productivity.

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Sign China 2023 opened it doors on 4th September until 6th September. However, for those unable to attend, you can access a virtual (online) platform, sourcing information on many products and consumables.

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Zünd, distributed by Starleaton, has revamped the ZCC Zünd Cut Center software and user interface from the ground up. In Version 4, ZCC offers even more capabilities for flexible, automated file preparation and efficient digital cutting. Controlling the cutter via touchscreen makes for extremely intuitive and simple operation.

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Kyocera Document Solutions says it's achieved 100% renewable energy at its two main production sites for multi-function products and printers in Vietnam and China.

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Paper and packaging manufacturer Opal, which ended white paper production at its Maryvale Mill earlier this year, has sold its Envelope business and is still looking for a buyer for its Stationery business. Opal has committed to supplying "our full range of scholastic stationery throughout the Australian 2023/24 Back To School period."

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Registration has opened for the Print and Visual Communication Association’s (PVCA) latest instalment of its P.o.P (Power of Print) series, the Power of Print Summit, set for October in Melbourne. A livestream link will also be available.

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The Australian Sign & Graphics Association says new figures show completions in Certificate III Signs and Graphics study have more than tripled over the past five years, with a boost in the number of young women enrolling for the course.

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PRINTING United Alliance judges have chosen 14 Technology Award winners and 58 Product Award recipients in this year’s popular US-based Pinnacle Awards program. Companies to win one or more awards in the output category included: Agfa; Canon; Durst; Epson; FUJIFILM; HP; MUTOH; Roland; and Vanguard. 

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Iconic fire danger rating signs on roadsides across NSW are getting a digital facelift ahead of a “potentially dangerous” bushfire season, with the Rural Fire Service (RFS) set to provide real-time fire risk information to communities via remotely-operated digital signs. Hundreds of volunteer firefighters are currently working to contain fires across the state.

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Sydney turned on the sunshine for the annual Visual Connections Golf Day this week and the event yet again proved why it is such a popular addition to the Visual Connections calendar.

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HP Inc. reported 3rd quarter revenue of $US13.2 billion ($A20.4bn), down 9.9% from the prior-year period, with Printing business revenue down 7% to $US4.3 billion ($A6.6bn). Total hardware units were down 19% overall.