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Fujifilm is now selling its newly developed 46kUV Inkjet Printbar System for industrial scale production across a wide range of packaging and labelling materials. The drop-on-demand system enables printing speeds of up to 150m/min.  

InkTec has had to scrap its original plan to launch the Jetrix LXa5 at SDUK 2024 due to shipping challenges in the Suez Canal. Instead, the company will use the show to highlight the LXi8 flatbed UV printer with a new GUI system, and to give the 3.2m UV LED roll-to-roll XGR320 its first UK exhibition outing.

Solopress has launched a series of podcasts aimed at designers, marketers and entrepreneurs which provide an insider look at the challenges and intricacies of project development, from initial briefs to final signoffs.

Agfa and EFI have entered into a global strategic partnership that will see Agfa integrate EFI’s roll-to-roll system into its offerings, while EFI will incorporate Agfa’s hybrid inkjet printers into its suite of solutions. Fespa Global (Amsterdam,19-22 March) will see Agfa and EFI showcasing the potential of this collaboration at their respective stands.

Ricoh will use Fespa Global Print Expo for the global launch of an industrial direct-to-film solution using specially developed Ricoh Pro DTF ink and a new powder shaker technology. Brand new too will be the first compact-footprinted hybrid printer to be based on Flora digital technology for sign and display specialists.

Astra Group has promoted its design manager Anthony Bright to the board as design and delivery director.

Zund has acquired its long-standing sales partner BG Soluções Tecnológicas, based in Brazil, to expand its operations in Latin America where it believes there is significant market potential.

Takao Terashima has been appointed the new managing director of Mimaki Europe, where he succeeds Takahiro Hiraki.

Color-Logic has introduced Text-FX, a stylised Illustrator palette that includes 20 text effects. It has been designed to change the way text can be used in various design projects, including signage and posters.

The Printing Charity’s Rising Star Awards are now open for applications. Now in its 15th year, the grant-giving scheme provides successful applicants with up to £1500 to invest in training and development.

Canon has launched a range of 7-colour imagePrograf GP large-format printers, designed predominantly for poster production. There are three models: the 60in/1524mm GP-6600S and 44in/1118mm GP-4600S - which replace the Pro-6100S and Pro-4100S respectively - and the 24in/610mm GP-2600S. 

Registration has opened for the Next Generation training workshop being run by Fespa UK at the Coventry Transport Museum on 21 February.

Worthing-based L&S Printing has joined print and paper advocacy group Two Sides.

Agfa has launched the Anapurna H3200 3.2m wide-format hybrid printer, which boasts an almost 70% increase in printing speed (in production mode) over its predecessor.