Image Reports
Supporting the wide-format digital print sector
Agfa Graphics will launch two new printers at Sign and Digital. This will be the first showing of the Anapurna M1600 UV printer and the Jeti 1224 HDC FTR (high definition colour / flat-to-roll) high-productivity UV inkjet printer will make its European debut.
The Forum of Private Business is refuting a claim that closing the controversial Low Value Consignment Relief (LVCR) VAT loophole would hit small firms hardest. It believes that removing the tax avoidance scheme, which benefits many large companies by allowing them to move off-shore in order to pay no VAT on goods valued at up to £18, is long overdue and could stimulate a resurgence of small high street traders.
Spandex has launched a campaign to highlight how printers can maximise their existing inkjet print technology to deliver profitable textile display solutions by using its range of aluminium display systems and finishing accessories. As part of its campaign, Spandex has designed a new Textile Display Solutions brochure that explains soft signage solutions in three simple steps.
‘UV-Curable Large Format Printers Technology Test and Guide’ is a new Special Report from Digital Dots that evaluates and explains the importance of colour gamut and resolution and how they influence output quality and consistency across different wide-format UV printers and materials.
The i-Sub group has launched of a third company. Called i-Sub Digital Solutions, the aim of this new company is to assist companies in the digital wide-format and display sectors to extend and maximise the opportunities. To that end it will provide software from the likes of EFI that cover key business areas including costing, pre-flighting, remote estimating, e-commerce, workflow and production organisation.
Fujifilm’s cross-media workflow solution XMF version 3.1 brings enhancements to help printers automate and streamline complex, multi-process production environments.
Colour management software developer GMG UK has acquired Complete Workflow Solutions (CWS). CWS has become an independent subsidiary company of the GMG group
When Mexican shoe company Coqueta and Audaz wanted to produce shoes that would be bright and colourful and also appeal to the more fashion conscious children they turned to printer Extrema Publicidad. Using its Inca Eagle H, Extrema printed the designs onto the leather which was used to make the children's shoes.
William Smith has added Penstick cling films and 3M’s DI-Noc special effects film to its to materials portfolio.
Free pre-registration for Northprint 2011 (Harrogate International Centre, 10 - 12 May) is now live via www.northprintexpo.com/register. New to Northprint 2011 will be The Wide-Format Applications Showcase in association with Image Reports, which will provide visitors with a great opportunity to explore the technical advances, increased revenue benefits and applications achievable with wide-format technology.
Dufaylite Ultra Board is now whiter and brighter than before. The Ultra Board Mk2 facing measures 65% whiter and 25% brighter than its predecessor, has a white inner face and produces a whiter appearance throughout. This enhancement allows for sharper and lighter printed images.
Seven wide-format printer manufacturers in China have chosen the 60 picolitre Xaar Proton inkjet printhead for their machines: Design Digital, LiYu, Zhong Ye, Shenzhen RTZ and Yat Fung have joined Chiting and Wit-Color in adopting the new wide-swathe printhead.
Atech is introducing the Bobis Multi Applicator into the UK. The flatbed laminator/ roller mounter can be used for all types self-adhesive applications on various substrates up to 6cm thick.
The BPIF is advising print bosses to audit their workforce and decide what action to take following publication of new draft regulations concerning the Repeal of the Default Retirement Age. The main purpose of the new regulations (published on 17 February) is to remove the employer's right to retire employees. No retirement will be lawful after 4 April 2012, unless it can be justified. It is as yet unclear how stiff the test of justification will be.