Screen's Truepress Jet650UV and Truepress Jet2500UV to be shown at FESPA and at Drupa
Dainippon Screen will attempt to establish itself as one of the leading suppliers of sign and display equipment at FESPA and Drupa, while retaining its position as one of the leaders in the world of offset prepress.
HP desktop printer used for printing electronic circuitry
Dan Soltman and Vivek Subramanian, researchers at the University of California announced on Friday (1st February 2008) a breakthrough making possible the use of low-cost inkjet printer technology to produce electronic circuits for today's growing number of consumer devices.
FESPA announces programme for first digital textile conference in Geneva
FESPA has announced the conference programme for its first-ever Digital Textile Conference (31st March to 1st April 2008).
Fifth consecutive year of growth for outdoor media in Australia
The outdoor media industry has recorded its fifth consecutive year of solid growth with net media revenue rising to $427.7 million in 2007, up 12.3% on the previous year.
Madico to launch environmentally friendly Contra Vision Digital XR One-Way vision film
Madico Graphic Films, a leading UK supplier of specialist pressure sensitive coated film products for window graphic applications, will use FESPA Digital 2008 as the launch platform for its new, Contra Vision Digital XR; an environmentally friendly, digitally printable one-way vision glazing enhancement film.
Océ Arizona printer to produce Lenticular wide format 3D prints
Printers using Océ’s Arizona 250 GT wide format UV flatbed printer may soon be able to produce low-cost lenticular 3D and 2D animated printing.
Mulford's in for a Make Over
Leading industry supplier, Mulford Plastics is undergoing a new look starting the first February, courtesy of its owners, Mulford International who also own Mulford Holdings, Mulford Engineering Plastics and Alsynite Building Products. The company is active throughout the Asia Pacific region.
Alcon Composites now available from Halifax Vogel Group
Following Halifax Vogel Group’s (HVG) recent acquisition of Alucobond Architectural, customers can now order and purchase products in the renowned Alcan Composites Display range through both Alucobond Architectural and HVG.
Offset printers in the US are slow to take up Wide Format opportunities
Printweek, a leading UK print magazine has reported on some recent statistics from research company The Industry Measure (TIM).
One of our own included in Australian Honours List
Ron Bidwell, one of our sign industry's founding fathers, is listed in this year's Honours List.
Roland DG introduce new version of the Soljet Pro III XC-540
The new XC-540 is Roland’s most advanced 54"-wide printer/cutter ever, offering all the advantages of the company's new Roland Intelligent Pass Control technology.
Roland DG Australia celebrate 20th anniversary with some special offers
Celebrating their 20th anniversary in Australia, Roland DG Australia will host a year long celebration of events and recognition/loyalty campaigns for its family of Roland customers through the years.
New boss for local HP's imaging and printing group
HP has promoted Shane Lucas to the position of Imaging and Printing Group (IPG) vice-president and general manager for South Pacific, with immediate effect.
Corel announce the latest CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4
Corel has unveiled the newest version of its graphics suite, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4. The new version includes more than 50 new and significantly enhanced features.
Fujifilm Sericol and J-Teck3 partner in Australia and New Zealand
Fujifilm Sericol Australia has acquired the rights to supply J-Teck inks in the Australian and NZ markets.
New bio ink for Mimaki and Roland printers
Environmentally conscious printers will be pleased to learn that Czech Republic based Megaink has announced that it has developed a renewable resources-based ink for large-format commercial printing use.
Digital outdoor screen revenue jumps 49% YoY in the UK
The Outdoor Advertising Association in the UK has announced that gross revenue for the third quarter of 2007 was £241,491,282, a 4.1% increase on the same period in 2006.
KiM goes international
John Hadfield's company KiM, which stands for Knowledge & Information Management, is seeking representation in South Africa for their Sign and Graphic Quoting and Business Software. The company has over 200 actual sites here in Australia..
Service Graphics Produces Worlds Largest Advent Calendar for St Pancras Station, London
Service Graphics, the large format print and display arm of St Ives PLC in the UK, has printed and installed the world’s largest advent calendar at London’s new ‘International’ train station, St Pancras. Produced as part of its ‘Meet me at St Pancras’ campaign, supporting the station’s positioning as a meeting place or ‘destination station’, the 2685sqm of graphics formed a key part of the station’s Christmas celebrations.
EFI Fiery XF now available for the Large Format Printing Market
EFI announced today the release of the production printing solution Fiery® XF for the wide and superwide format printing market for both production and proofing requirements.
FESPA's Digital Textile Conference, 31st March-1st April
This educational conference will take place at the Crowne Plaza hotel, Geneva, in conjunction with the FESPA Digital Printing Europe exhibition, which opens on the second day of the conference.