InPrint Show, in partnership with IT Strategies, has published the findings of a survey completed by 150 respondents to highlight key trends in industrial print production. Headline findings revealed a sector in a state of development across an array of different industries. Nearly 34% believe growth to be double digit, which is an increase of nearly 10% on 2014 where the result was 25%.
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New SDEA president and VP voted in
The Shop and Display Equipment Association (SDEA) has elected Alan Pegram, MD of Global Displays, as president. Angus Morton, head of sales and marketing at B Brown Display Materials, is the new as vice president.
Gerber edge users see software upgrade
Gerber Technology has introduced Omega 6.0 for Gerber Edge users. It includes the following enhancements:
OKI extends ColorPainter warranty terms
OKI Europe Wide Format Division has extended its warranty term to three years for ColorPainter H3-104s and ColorPainter M-64s large-format inkjet printers installed by authorised distributors and dealers after 1 April 2016.
Tecna seeks T3 Affinity resellers
Tecna Display is calling for trade customers to apply to become authorised resellers of its T3 Affinity display system.
Avery adds to Conform colour options
Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions has brought out new Transparent Coloured Overlaminates for Conform Chrome films. These are available in orange, green and purple and combine with the five existing Conform Chrome colours for new colour possibilities.
Xaar makes Drupa intentions known
Xaar has stated that it launch a new Thin Film silicon MEMS technology platform at Drupa. Details to follow.
i-Sub to host print and finishing kit UK debuts at Sign and Digital UK
The UK debut of the Dgen Hexa pigment printer, the Mimaki TS300P dye-sublimation printer, the Digi-Foil DF Pro semi-automatic foil applicator, and the Zund ARC (Automatic Router Bit Changer) will take place at Sign and Digital UK. They will be presented on the i-Sub stand.
CMYUK and Eagle Plastics partner
CMYUK and Eagle Plastics have joined forces to promote the EFI H1625-SD UV digital printer and associated SuperDraw inks for near-photographic imaging direct to thermoformable substrates - unveiled at the SGIA show in the US at the end of last year. They will also provide relevant substrates for use with the system.
Spandex to host Innovation Day
Spandex will host an Innovation Day on Tuesday 12 April at the Roland DG (UK) Creative Centre in Clevedon.
B&W to show new conveyor technology on the Versa-Tech cutter
Visitors to Sign and Digital UK will be able to see new conveyor belt technology in use on a 1.6m Versa-Tech cutter from Blackman and White. It allows for faster and easier control when switching between the laser and knife conveyor belts.
Caldera and Kala strengthen their relationship
Caldera has expanded its relationship with Kala to ensure full integration between its V10 Rip suite and all the wide-format print finishing equipment from the French manufacturer. Caldera has developed specific features in V10 to improve cutting and finishing processes for Kala users - cut marks for single- or double-sided production, automated calculation of margins and stop indicators to aid manual position changes.
Drupa to see living space printed solely with Bordeaux inks
At Drupa 2016 Bordeaux Digital Printink will present a living space printed solely with its inks, and including items such as furniture, wall decoration, countertops, tiles and personal items.
Drytac Polar films to get UK introduction
Drytac Europe will use the stand of exclusive UK distributor Antalis at Sign and Digital UK to show the Fespa Digital 2016 introduced Polar printable films to the UK market for the first time. It will also highlight a new floor graphics/carpet application for its printable Polar HiGrab vinyl combined with Protac ScuffGuard laminate.