Category: Hands on

Durst Omega 1

May 22, 2011 |

Sophie Matthews-Paul investigates this hybrid UV-curable entry-level machine, the Durst Omega 1, in our hands on feature.

It was really only a question of time before Durst made the decision to join the entry-level market with a UV-curable platform, and the company has now achieved this. The result is the 1.6m Omega 1, a compact yet solid hybrid engine which incorporates all of the Austrian manufacturer’s finely honed skills but at a price point which will appeal to those on a limited budget.

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EFI Vutek GS200

Mar 31, 2011 |

Sophie Matthews-Paul assesses the printer EFI Vutek GS200 in a live demonstration environment in the US.

The world’s first Wide Format Print Shop Live at Fespa Americas, held in Orlando at the end of February, provided an opportunity to take a close look at the Vutek GS2000 2m UV-curable option from EFI, from initial delivery and set-up through to continuous running at the show.

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Roland VersaUV LEC-540

Mar 10, 2011 |

Sophie Matthews-Paul finds the Roland VersaUV LEC-540 machine is much more than a wide-format printer.

Many in the large-format print space today want to create all sorts of shapes, sizes and finishes away from conventional indoor and outdoor applications. As a result there have been machines coming to the fore which have a lot more to offer than just their broad width.

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Get hands on with new vehicle wrap course

May 24, 2010 |

Get hands on with new vehicle wrap course

Designers, producers, and applicators of self-adhesive graphics are being offered hands-on vehicle wrapping training courses by Avery Dennison Graphics and Reflective Products Division. Held at the company’s Graphics Centre in Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands, the events will be led by experts and cover both basic and advanced professional vehicle wrapping techniques.

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National Conference Centre, Birmingham.

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The Sign Industry Awards, presented by Sign Update and Sign & Digital UK, celebrate excellence in the visual communications sector by honouring past achievements, present innovations, and future advancements. These awards recognise outstanding suppliers, sign makers, and individual traders in sign making, digital printing, and visual communications. With over 35 years of industry service, SDUK and Sign Update ensure that everyone in the industry has a voice, highlighting and rewarding the best in the field.