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As the once great Australian economy slows and businesses, especially print manufacturing, fall over like flies and families are living in makeshift accommodation - it seems that those in Canberra are just watching it happen like a slow train wreck or spectator sport. Maybe it's time to do what the UK has just done and call an election, let the people decide who can stop the decline into an impoverished third-world backwater. The AiG's Innes Willox identifies the worrying facts.
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Mutoh has won the prestigious 2024 EDP Award for best 'direct-to-shape (object) printer - the XpertJet 1462UF. Australia was an early adopter of this model with initial short supply the main issue in fulfilling demand. It expands any printer's offering into industrial, promotional and even sporting objects such as golf balls.
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In a growing trend where press and printer manufacturers aim to channel printwork to their own devices by forming partnerships with platforms for the creation of print design work, HP Indigo has announced a tie-in with Fiverr, hot on the heels of its tie-in with Canva. Capturing the work from creation and driving it only to fixed-brand devices must surely raise the issue of restrictive trade? Conventional 'get 3 quotes for print' might become a thing of the past!
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It's a huge drupa for Screen and packaging dealer Jet Technologies, with the Kyoto-based company releasing three major packaging innovations at drupa, to be re-sold through Jet's newtowk plus other screen commercial print releases.
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Peak industry association Visual Connections was very well represented at drupa 2024, with General Manager Sarah Moore and Marketing Manager Robyn Frampton working the aisles, plus a few Board members on the stands.
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Delta was the first to install a Nozomi in the UK, and first in the world to have three Nozomi presses under one roof, the company is well-positioned for analogue to digital migration, shorter runs, faster time to market, with exceptional print quality.
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With the announcement at drupa, that the former world's largest printing company, RR Donnelly, has ordered 15 new digital presses from HP, this news, alongside several other all-digital multiple press orders, begs the question 'Is this the drupa that sees accelerated decline of offset and accelerated uptake of digital?' Andy McCourt applies some critical thought to the questions.
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With over 60 Landa Nanographic presses already installed workwide and more sold at drupa including to the world's largest online Printer Cimpress (Vistaprint) Check out these images that demonstrate just how good Landa Nanography is.
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On drupa's opening, Canon, announced an expansion of its production inkjet portfolio and its entry into the B2 sheetfed inkjet market with the varioPRESS iV7, a new inkjet press capable of producing 8,700 B2 4/0 sheets per hour. This is the press that will also be offered by Heidelberg under the Jetfire branding. Here are more details.
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The new printhead is based on the company’s renowned silicon Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (Si-MEMS) and delivers high productivity and versatile single-pass or scanning solution for a range of demanding applications.
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Koenig & Bauer Durst is demonstrating important advances with its digital press systems and software services in folding carton and corrugated markets on its booth (A-31-1, Hall 16) at drupa in Duesseldorf, Germany. The VariJET 106 single pass press, which uses market-proven technology developed by Durst and Koenig & Bauer, is making its public debut at the show, with regular production run demonstrations.
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The strategic partnerships keep rolling in at drupa. HP and Canva have announced a strategic multi-year global partnership with Canva, the Australian-founded all-in-one visual communication platform, to empower millions of Canva users worldwide to seamlessly design online, create visual content, and print locally.
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Breaking drupa news does not come much bigger that this. Heidelberg will start selling Canon-sourced inkjet sheetfed presses to thrust itself into the mainstream digital market in all formats from B3 to B2. The B2 format inkjet press is scheduled for commercial release in Q4 2025.
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It’s been eight long years since the Halls of Messe Dusseldorf have rung to the hum and whirr of printing and finishing machines but here it is, live and open, and in a pre-opening media walkabout, looking fantastic! Andy McCourt’s first impressions.
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Avery Dennison has introduced SP 3522 Opaque Matte, an innovative, sustainable digital print film ideal for temporary installations and promotional campaigns. Designed to reduce GHG emissions and free from harmful chemicals, it offers high-quality prints and easy application and highlights Avery Dennison's commitment to sustainable solutions.
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For the majority who were unable to attend drupa, Visual Connection, LIA and FPLMA are staging two functions in June to present and analyse the trends and technologies that this most important of all drupas featured.
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Here's another 'DT' acronym to remember: DTE for Direct-to-Emroidery. It's a quite ingenious move by Brother, using its existing GTXpro DTG (Direct-to-Garment) print technology and its vast knowledge of sewing machines to embroider a white-thread image and then overprint it in colours.
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SCREEN Graphic Solutions Co., Ltd. (SCREEN GA) has added CGS ORIS GmbH to its own group of companies. CGS is primarily engaged in the development and sales of color technology products. CGS software has been represented in Australia since 1999 and was influential in the change from analogue to digital proofing, with many installations using Epson wide format devices.
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"The latest electricity reliability forecasts are a stark warning that without faster approvals and faster construction for new transmission, generation and storage, energy users are in for a world of pain," says Innes Willox, Chief Executive of national employer association Ai Group.
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MUTOH will showcase a number of distinctive product lines under the theme: "Human- and environmentally-friendly inkjet technology" at drupa 2024. Specifically, the company will exhibit the industry's brand new HydrAton 1642 inkjet printer equipped with the newly developed ink based on Fujifilm's AQUAFUZE water-based technology.
- Epson expands sustainable heat-free printer range
- Prestige Photobook icon, Momento Pro, in Liquidation
- Elitron digital cutting upgrades Kombo TAV for drupa 2024
- DuPont to release new Artistri DTF & waterbased inks at drupa
- Mimaki introduces Eco-Friendly carton ink cartridges to global market
- Sign & Print Career Connections a big hit in Adelaide
- Brother effectively pulls out of RolandDG bidding by not increasing its offer
- Epson announces new monster 1.93 metre textile dye sub printer
- Epson supports Australian Fashion Council at Gov. House event
- PrintNZ Apprentice of the Year comes down to final five
- Currie Group celebrates 75 years in business
- SCREEN posts strong FY 23-24 results
- Massivit to launch new large format 3D printer at drupa
- Kornit to bring new direct-to-garment strategies to drupa 2024
- Fiery SignLab 11 - the overlooked workflow?
- 3D meets DTG - Stratasys in digital textile print move
- Graphic Art Mart and Amari to become united
- Epson at drupa 2025 - President to keynote - new products shown, locals attend
- Transform walls with Eurotech's new Tranzform PVC-free wallpaper (video)
- Xeikon to launch new 1200dpi inkjet label press at drupa