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On November 2, 2016, Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions announced that Toxic Rat by Nick Caminiti, car wrap installer at Exotic Graphix, was named the King of the Wrap World in the “Wrap Like a King” Challenge at the 2016 SEMA Show. Nick won against 223 other installers from 21 countries. See our coverage of his win and images of his entry, click here.

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Direct Color Systems has announced that they have received the patent for their UV LED ADA-Compliant Braille sign printing process.

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Karen Goldsmith – General Manager, Associations with the show’s organiser, Visual Connections, says the four keynote presenters will tackle some of the ‘big issues’ facing the industry, drawing from their vast and diverse experience.

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Starleaton had a pleasant surprise when their sponsored car driven by Jonathan Allard won the opening Porter Hire International Sprintcar Series at the Vodafone Speedway, Western Springs, New Zealand, on December 5th.

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Kebab MkII and Kebab MkII L are options that can be installed on the UV inkjet printers UJF-3042MkII, UJF-6042MkII and UJF-7151 plus, and enable 360-degree printing directly on various cylindrical objects.

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The optional Automated Depth Control (ADC) simplifies tool, knife or bit changes significantly by means of accurate measurement.

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Starleaton, recently expanded via the acquisition of DES, is delighted to announce that its foremost wide format media supplier, Neschen AG, has a new owner in Blue Cap AG, a listed Munich-based investment company with an established profile in the graphic arts sector.

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The Future Print Transformation Project has over $250,000 still available to support subsidised training in key business management and operational areas.

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With its release of ArtiosCAD Display Store, Esko is claiming that users can significantly increase productivity in the production of visual communications for retail and other environments where compelling signage and packaging can drive additional business.

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PacPrint organisers, Visual Connections, has announced that their co-host for the event, Printing Industries has appointed its Board members Ron Patterson and Chris Segaert to join Peter Lane as Printing Industries’ representatives on the PacPrint Board.

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Prestige goods house Louis Vuitton has become the first business in the world to deploy a 3D-printed major point-of-sale display in a shopping centre.

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The new Jeti Mira LED now relies on UV LED curing technology to offer mid- to high-end sign and display printers its signature print quality. The engine now also integrates with PrintSphere, through Asanti. An enhanced varnish option results in 3D prints with some serious stopping power.

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SA International has announced that it has extended its subscription-based model to three newly-created EnRoute packages.

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So they are off, first stop Albury!  Roland DG announced the launch of its brand new Mobile Imagination Centre, a custom-built vehicle that takes the Creative Centre and RolandClinic concepts on the road.

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Avery Dennison Corporation in the USA has signed a wind power purchase agreement (PPA) with Apex Clean Energy to offset 50 percent of the company’s U.S.-based greenhouse gas emissions derived from electricity consumption, signaling a commitment by Avery Dennison to renewable energy and energy efficient practices and technology.

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Canon Australia together with its European technology partner EngView has announced MacOS support for the Packaging & Display Designer Suite. The software which allows professionals to create innovative packaging and POP/POS displays was recently showcased at Visual Impact in Sydney. Canon are the exclusive agents for EngView in Australia and New Zealand.

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With effect from 1 December 2016 Neschen Coating GmbH is now a subsidiary of Blue Cap AG. Blue Cap AG, a listed company with its registered office in Munich specialises in the further development of medium-sized technology-driven companies whilst preserving their corporate identity.

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Canon Australia and Konica Minolta have joined the growing list of market leaders supporting PacPrint 2017 as Gold Sponsors, joining Currie Group, Graphic Art Mart, HP and Pozitive at that premium level of sponsorship.

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Future Print, TAFE Queensland and Fuji Xerox Australia have teamed up to provide access to a limited number of subsidised places in the highly regarded Digital Colour Management Certification course (DCMC) to the industry.

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South African ink manufacturer NUtec Digital Ink has released its Emerald E12-MS21 and ESM inks, which they say make for a smooth transition from original inks through a plug and play solution for Mimaki and Roland printers.

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Drytac has expanded its web-based resources by developing a new online portal that integrates colour profiles for its print media.