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New Xaar printhead for graphics market
Xaar has introduced the 501 GS8 printhead that incorporates PrecisionPlus, a new architecture from the company which said it will enable signage printers to remain at the leading edge of print performance.
Apcom joins St Bride Foundation as a print heritage partner
Apcom (association of print and communication managers) has joined the St Bride Foundation as a print heritage partner.
Print report published
A report entitled ‘European Digital Media Landscape to 2020 – The Future of Paper and Print 2’ has been published by the UK Stationers Livery Company. It examines developments for newspapers/magazines/books, retailing, direct mail and business communications. Two Sides/Print Power members get a 10% discount on the report.
5m EFI Vutek GS5500lxr Pro gets public airing
EFI has used the 2014 Shanghai Ad and Sign Technology and Equipment Exhibition to reveal its new 5m Vutek GS5500lxr Pro roll-to-roll printer that uses the company’s 7pl greyscale UltraDrop technology and LED cool curing. The eight-colour (plus optional white) printer uses the new EFI Vutek GSlxr 3M SuperFlex ink, said to provide solvent-like elongation characteristics, and can handle substrates up to 3.2mm thick. Output speed is up to 260m2/hr (65m2/hr high quality), with resolutions of 600 or 1000dpi.
Detail emerges of Fespa Digital Textile Conference
Fespa has put more meat on the bones as to how its Digital Textile Conference on 2 October in Milan will shape up. It has said the one-day conference, at the Grand Hotel Villa Torretta, (sponsored by MS Italy and Kiian, and in partnership with Fespa’s Italian association, Siotec) will examine the whole textile print industry including promotional products, textile/garment decoration, interiors and soft signage.
AXYZ router helps double Porter & Woodman production
Ottimo continue to invest
Roland DG Launches VersaEXPRESS
Ultima Displays still expanding
Ultima Displays have added a string of new products to their ever-increasing library, including the super sleek Liquid Chalk Board. The liquid chalk board provides a traditional way to promote your business that also enables you to change your message often. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use in retail and catering environments, this pavement advertiser boasts a stylish wooden frame, hard-wearing rubber feet, chrome hinges and a tensioning chain, and is available in two sizes, Ultima also stock the liquid chalk pens.