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SCREEN 'beats the drum' for new European HQ/ Inkjet Innovation Center & installs world first PAC830F packaging press

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The new exhibition area offers customers and visitors close-up view of SCREEN’s innovative inkjet printing technology for label, commercial and packaging markets. Local MD Peter Scott visited the centre during Labelexpo, describing it as 'amazing.'

Drupa Global Trends Report shows increased confidence across all markets

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The 9th drupa Global Trends Report, to be published in November 2023, is a clear statement of increasing confidence across almost all regions and markets. Printers and suppliers alike forecast it will be even better next year; which is good for drupa 2024. Of interest, digital's share of print revenues has remained almost static since 2014.

Big week for inkjet as Ricoh, Kyocera, Screen announce new cut-sheet printers

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The rise of inkjet beyond wide format continues with 3 companies announcing new cut-sheet devices. Ricoh has started shipping its ProZ75 B2 format inkjet press into Europe, rivaling Konica Minolta's existing Accuriojet K1e B2 press while Kyocera and Screen have partnered on an A3 device that uses special inks to deliver offset quality on standard coated stocks.

GJS signs deal to distribute ROQ advanced Screen & Digital products in Australia (+ video)

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The full range of European ROQ high-production screen printing, hybrid and digital printers and packaging solutions are now available to Australian printers exclusively through GJS. With a strong emphasis on DTG, both GJS and ROQ expect good growth in the garment sector.

Roland DG formalises entry into the digitally printed Wallpaper Market with UAB Dimense share purchase

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Roland DG Corporation has formally announced the acquisition of shares in UAB Dimense print, a subsidiary of UAB VEIKA, a Lithuanian manufacturer and vendor of wallpaper-related products. The Dimense machine was released at PacPrint 2022 by Dimense Australia of Dandenong, Victoria.

Visual Connections announces major expansion to its successful Education Initiative

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In an exciting move for the industry, Visual Connections has announced a significant expansion to its highly-successful Education Initiative to spread the benefits of its education program to the entire print, sign and graphics sector. FESPA Australia, FPLMA, LIA and PVCA have joined foundation partner ASGA, to collaborate with the supplier association in the program for 2024 and beyond, with a shared commitment to contribute to attracting and retaining new talent for the industry.

Screen Graphic Solutions moves into A3 sheetfed inkjet in co-operation with Kyocera

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SCREEN Graphic Solutions Co., Ltd. has announced its cooperation with KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. in the development of the Truepress JET S320, an A3 sheet-fed digital inkjet printer, aimed at commercialisation in 2024. A prototype will be shown at the upcoming Printing United Expo, USA this month (October)

Print Museum secures loan of Gutenberg Bible for Oct 26th event

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The Penrith Museum of Print's October 26th Celebration of 400 years since the first complete Folio edition of Shakespeare's plays, held as part of Sydney Rare Book Week, has received a boost with the PVCA agreeing to loan the treasured Gutenberg Bible facsimile, 2 volumes, for the event.

Roland DG TrueVIS Resin and UV printers win BLI awards

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Roland DG AP-640 resin and LG-640 UV models of its TrueVIS series wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters have earned BLI (Buyers Lab) 2024 Pick Awards after receiving high marks in tests conducted by Keypoint Intelligence. 

Epson unveils 2023 Pano Award-winning photos

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Main sponsor Epson Australia has named Spanish photographer José D. Riquelme as Open Photographer of the Year in the Epson International Pano awards after a record 4,414 entries from more than 100 countries. Entrants were competing for thousands of dollars cash and prizes including Epson SureColor printers. 

AEC warns Yes23 over purple referendum signage

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As pre-polling for the Voice referendum began this week in NSW, QLD, SA and ACT, the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) contacted the Yes23 campaign over “at least one” Vote Yes sign that uses purple and white colours similar to AEC 'Voting Centre' signage.

Canon launches imagePROGRAF TM large format series

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Canon’s new imagePrograf TM series of A0+ and A1+ printers is aimed at producers of promotional large-format printing and technical applications including CAD drawings.

‘Bus shelters of tomorrow’ from JCDecaux

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Outdoor company JCDecaux has developed a range of innovative street furniture using an upcycling approach that repurposes used materials including glass, steel and wood.

Color-Logic releases Touch7 Neon Color System

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US-based software developer Color-Logic will introduce its new Touch7 Neon Color System at this month's Printing United Expo in Atlanta, GA, USA (18-20 October). 

TorchMedia expands Canberra Light Rail network

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Outdoor advertiser TorchMedia has expanded its Canberra Light Rail Outdoor portfolio from five to nine stations with an eye on ACT rail commuters it describes as being among “the most affluent, educated and progressive.”  

WiP Print & Prosecco dates for VIC & TAS

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Tickets are now on sale for Women in Print’s Print & Prosecco events to be held this month in Launceston and Hobart in Tasmania and Melbourne, VIC. The popular networking series kicked off last month in Sydney.

Bathurst's Shane's Signs lights up truck with Orafol reflective

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Motorsport fanatic Shane Fowler has wrapped and stickered some famous drivers' cars but he also does trucks, machinery and, well anything. His latest masterpiece is a reflective-wrapped truck for Benedict Sand & Gravel.

Celmac off to flying start with HP Latex 630

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Celmac's event to launch the new HP Latex 630 entry-level Latex printer, held at Rydge's Camperdown, Sydney last week, attracted around 20 attendees over three sessions to see and inspect the new 64" printer with white ink.

ASGA Industry Taster Days in Sydney and Brisbane

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As the Visual Connections/ASGA Education Program enters its final phase for 2023, ASGA announced dates for Industry Taster Days in Sydney, 25-26 October and Brisbane, 8-9 November. ASGA will also attend a Girls Tech Day in Campbelltown, Sydney. “There's no question recruiting girls to the industry is vital to continue the move to more gender-balanced workplaces." 

Ricoh launches two new DTF printers

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After being previewed at FESPA earlier this year, Ricoh has released the new Ricoh Pro DTF 10 and Ricoh Pro DTF 8 printers for a wide range of textiles and substrates.

Roland DG partners Moleskin on notebook customisation

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Roland DG launched a collaboration with Moleskin Japan for customising notebooks using Roland’s LEF2-200 benchtop UV printer; a second project will reproduce work by artist Yukimasa Ida using a large-format Roland VersaOBJECT CO-series UV printer. 

  1. Kodak’s new PRINERGY 10.0 workflow software
  2. Carl Icahn walks away from Xerox in $542m share sale
  3. Xerox pulls out of drupa - Chinese digital inkjet press maker steps in
  4. Epson partners Botanic Gardens to save endangered rainforest species
  5. Forsooth! Print Museum doth celebrate the Bard!
  6. Roland DG DTF ink & powder add ECO PASSPORT
  7. 'Scent of salted caramel' at the bus stop
  8. CorelDRAW updates boost creativity and productivity
  9. ‘New Sensitivity’ Heimtextil focuses on new textiles
  10. Reminder: webinar consultation with The Colour Doctor
  11. IAB DOOH training to include Digital Ad Fraud
  12. Inkjet shines at Labelexpo Europe 2023, reports positive on show success
  13. Kellie Northwood exits Women in Print
  14. ASGA partners ABLA on workplace legal advice
  15. “I’m loving it”: A woman in signwriting 
  16. Agfa to debut Onset X3 flatbed running white ink
  17. HP introduces recycled Removable Adhesive Fabric
  18. Kodak adds new wide format photo papers
  19. Durst shines at Printing United Awards - 8 accolades
  20. Brett Martin exhibiting extensive range of substrates at The Print Show 2023, UK
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