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Fespa is being used as the launch platform for EFI’s new Reggiani Terra Silver direct-to-textile printer, and to introduce new Fiery XF software and Fiery Prep-It for wide-format print businesses.

Kongsberg is using Brett Martin’s recycled foam PVC Foamalux Xtra in machine demonstrations at Fespa 2021 this week, having got good results from recent tests.

Roland DG is using Fespa Global Print Expo to present a new desktop inkjet print-and-cut device - the VersaStudio BN-20A.

InkTec has initiated a trainee programme with the appointment of Dan Hutt as a trainee Jetrix technician. He will support the engineers with the company’s LED UV flatbed and roll-to-roll printer series and learn about customer support.

Elitron will be presenting its new Kombo TAV V2 fully automatic finishing solution at Fespa this week.

Mutoh Europe and STS Europe are joining forces to deliver the new STS DTF - a modular direct-to-film system for the creation of custom T-shirts and apparel. In the EMEA, the STS DTF system - which  uses a 24in-wide Mutoh printer and is due to be presented at Fespa Global Print Expo - will be offered by STS Europe through selected Mutoh distributors. 

Roland DG has introduced the Texart XT-640S-F, a hybrid direct-to-textile/garment solution for short-run jobs.  

The CWT Worktools CWT 1737 Evolution Max flatbed applicator has clinched the Pinnacle InterTech Award and Pinnacle Product Award of the Year.

swissQprint will unveil a new generation of flatbed printers at Fespa Global Expo in Amsterdam next week. The Swiss manufacturer said it has redefined its standards with its  its flatbed generation 4.

KGK Genix has won two gold Popai awards – for best ‘Window Display’ with ‘Snow’ for Superdry, and  for ‘Shop-in-Shop and Pop-up’ with FAO Schwarz pop-up for Selfridges and FAO Schwarz.

Fespa UK has joined up with Compass Business Finance for the next in its Live Sessions programme. 

Xaar has conditionally agreed terms to sell its remaining interest in Xaar 3D to joint partner Stratasys Solutions.

Global Inkjet Systems (GIS) has confirmed it will start shipping its drive electronics and software for the Epson D3000-A1R industrial inkjet printhead this month.

Sarah Winterbottom and Izabella Ivanovici of industry initiative Women in Signs and Graphics, together with Sam Armstrong of signage consultancy Make it Happen are to run a ‘Ladies Day’ signage bootcamp on Wednesday 15 December at SignFab (UK) in Leicester.