Image Reports
Supporting the wide-format digital print sector
After extensive field testing across a range of Mimaki and Uniform wide-format solvent-based inkjet printers, technical support company Tech8 has accepted Colorific Bio-U, Elite, Fresh and ProJ3 inks onto its approved product programme. Already in place is support for wide-format printers using Sun Chemical's Streamline inks.
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GMG and X-Rite have got together to provide a software proofing bundle comprising the latest versions of GMG's ColorProof 5.1 and X-Rite's i1iO automatic chart reading system (Revision D).
InkTec has invested in an open plan exhibition stand for Sign UK 2010 to demonstrate its range of digital inks and media, including the new solvent ink which will be printing on a Mimaki JV33, and also Inktec's best selling eco-solvent ink which will printing on a Roland machine.
Dibond ACM panels are now available in the UK through Amari Plastics service centres following an agreement with manufacturer 3A Composites (formerly Alcan Composites). Dibond digital and Dilite panels will also be available. The move brings together the complete range of 3A Composites' products for the UK sign and display sector into Amari Plastics' expanding portfolio, which also includes Kapa, Forexclassic, Forexsmart and Gatorfoam brands.
Printers across all spectrums are being encouraged to attend Vision in Print's lean manufacturing training days created to enable managers to lead its implementation. "Often those who are asked to implement lean manufacturing processes within a business have successfully undertaken one or two projects and are committed to the concept but would benefit from having additional tools or skills," said Richard Gray, director of Vision in Print, part of the BPIF.
Printers across all spectrums are being encouraged to attend Vision in Print's lean manufacturing training days created to enable managers to lead its implementation. "Often those who are asked to implement lean manufacturing processes within a business have successfully undertaken one or two projects and are committed to the concept but would benefit from having additional tools or skills," said Richard Gray, director of Vision in Print, part of the BPIF.
At Fespa 2010 Screen will focus on demonstrating the applications capabilities of its 2.5m-wide Truepress Jet2500UV and the 1.6m-wide Truepress Jet1600UV-F. "In tough market conditions, the key is to offer flexibility and innovation to customers," said Screen Europe marketing manager Tim Taylor. "With its inkjet printers Screen enables its customers to provide innovative ideas and flexible opportunities to their markets.
Hybrid Services, Mimaki's UK distributor, will use Sign and Digital UK 2010 (stand D10) to introduce new textile and UV-cure printers to the sign and graphics markets. Launching at the event is the TX400-1800 direct-to-textile printer which is expected to be of interest to anyone wanting to get involved in volume, water-based, direct-to-polyester or dye sublimated flags, point of sale and soft signage work. Also expect to see the new Mimaki UJF-3042, an A3 LED UV direct-to-product printer among Mimaki's core line-up, including the JV33 and JV5, the JFX-1631 grand format LED UV cure printer and the Mimaki CJV30 combined printer/cutters.?
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Short-run printing of spot UV varnish over matt laminated film is being demonstrated at Ipex 2010 by Autobond via a process incorporating LED curing from Integration Technology (ITL). Autobond aims to show its new Mini 36 TPM-SUV sheet-fed laminator inkjet-print a spot UV, LED curable varnish inline on top of matt film - a move that Autobond claims could have implications 'far beyond the laminating process'.
Seal Graphics has brought out lower-cost alternatives to some of its best-selling laminates. ?Chief among these is 'PrintShield Pro Gloss Anti-graffiti', a solvent-based, pressure-sensitive laminate for use with a wide range of digital media and is especially suitable for outdoor?applications such as those using rigid PVC or aluminium composite panels.?
A Grapo Technologies Manta UV flatbed wide-format printer has been bought by the ISBA as part of its programme to give psychiatric patients work experience within its digital printing facility.?
Social Media For Suits (SMFS) is a new personalised mentoring exclusively for CEOs and senior executives who want to understand and effectively use social media. It is the brainchild of MediaSnackers founder DK and will run as a separate entity providing cross-sector social media training, consulting and other services.
Josero, which already sells the INX Digital line of Triangle inks and spare parts, has added its Bio inks to the portfolio. The Bio inks, which are made from renewable plant sources, conform to EU Reach regulations and are available for a wide range of printers.
Mutoh will show its entire range of wide-format inkjet printers and professional sign cutting plotters at Sign and Digital UK, including the 64in Zephyr UV machine and Viper TX Extreme direct textile printer.
