EFI and Landa Corporation have entered into a partnership agreement to develop a digital front end (DFE) as part of Landa’s end-to-end Nanographic Printing solution.
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Markzware releases ID2Q Bundle Mac
New from Markzware is the ID2Q Bundle Mac, which includes ID2Q for QuarkXPress 9 and ID2Q for QuarkXPress 10, both with InDesign CS through CC support for the Macintosh.
Ipex to host ‘World of Wide Format’
Ipex 2014 is to have a dedicated ‘World of Wide Format’ sector to the show, which takes place at ExCeL, London on 24 – 29 March. Speaking to BAPC Conference delegates on Saturday, event director Trevor Crawford said 1000m of showspace has been given over to the area and that “about 12 wide-format manufacturers” have signed up to exhibit there. “It’s a chance for commercial printers to come and see the opportunities being offered by wide-format,” he said.
Believe the good news economist tells BAPC Conference
“The UK has the best economy in Europe right now,” according to economist Dennis Turner speaking at the BAPC Conference this past weekend. “People worried that bumping along the bottom was the new normal, but then 2013 showed things are getting better and that things are coming right for [Chancellor of the Exchequer, George] Osborne.
Will you learn in Las Vegas?
Immediately ahead of its 23rd Annual Ink Jet Printing Conference, which takes in Las Vegas 5-7 February, the IMI will run a new course: Nanotechnology, Surfaces and Ink-Surface Interactions for Digital Printing. It will take place on 3-4 February, the same dates as the IMI's Ink Jet Academy for those new to the inkjet industry or wanting an update.
EFI Acquires SmartLinc
EFI is continuing along the acquisition trail with the purchase of shipping software developer SmartLinc Inc.
Oriel shows what can be achieved with metallic colours on plastics
Hull-based Oriel Printing has become the first certified Color-Logic printer to successfully use its Process Metallic Color System on plastic substrates. While Oriel is a 24-hour UV litho trade printer that gained its original Color-Logic certification more than a year ago, it is worth noting that it has since adapted the process to polypropylene (PP) and clear recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
EFI Digital StoreFront V7 launches
The new Version 7 of EFI’s Digital StoreFront combines the software's SmartStore Builder interface with HTML5 tools for optimised Web-to-print storefront access across desktop, tablet and mobile devices.
Fespa Digital 2014 extends show space
Just days after confirming it has seven sponsors, Fespa Digital 2014 has announced it is increasing its floorspace by 4,000m2.
Entries for Sign Awards 2014 now sought
The European Sign Federation (ESF) has opened entry to its Sign Awards 2014 competition. The concept of the competition is a rebranding and resigning project to transform the Millennium Shopping Mall with the best, advanced technology and captivating design.
A job of distinction
This distinctive car wrap by Premier Vehicle Wrapping was produced by including the use of specially printed film.
Truepress Jet W3200UV now available in Europe
Following a prototype showing at Fespa in London last June, and beta testing at The Larger Profile in Letchworth, the Screen Truepress Jet W3200UV printer is now commercially available.
Sign and Digital UK 2014 floor space expanded
The floor space at Sign and Digital UK 2014 will be 20% greater than at the 2013 show. At the time of going to press, 120 exhibitors had booked a place at the event. This time last year 94 had booked, with 136 total exhibitors by the time the doors opened. Event director Rudi Blackett expects there to be 150–170 at the 2014 show.
Seven sponsors back Fespa Digital 2014
Fespa Digital 2014 now has seven sponsors, with KIP and Mimaki confirming their backing as new Platinum Partners. Other sponsors are HP (Corporate Partner), Xaar (Global Technology Partner), EFI (Platinum Partner), Kornit Digital (Fespa Fabric Corporate Partner) and d.gen (Digital Textile Partner).