Agfa Graphics will launch the Jeti TitanX at Fespa 2013. The UV-curable 3.1 x 2m flatbed printer is said to offer fast switching from four (CMYK) to six-color (high fidelity CMYKLcLm) imaging and back on a job-by-job basis. It also offers white ink with eight dedicated white printheads out of the total 48.
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Stanford Marsh Group launches website for 3D print sector
Stanford Marsh Group has launched a dedicated website (www.smg3d.co.uk) focused on the 3D print sector.
Hollanders to exhibit at Fespa 2013
With significant additions to its ColorBooster printer series and the recent changes to its management and financial structure, specialist textile printer developer and manufacturer Hollanders is now participating at Fespa 2013.
EFI moves to accelerate growth in Europe
EFI has acquired privately held GamSys Software, a developer of MIS systems for the printing and packaging industries in the French speaking areas of Europe and Africa.
Jetrix KX5 gets official European launch
The Jetrix KX5-R 2.5m x 1.3m UV flatbed printer will be officially launched at Fespa 2013.
HP Latex 3000 Printer available from August
Mid-August should see the first shipments of the HP Latex 3000 Printer, which will make its worldwide debut at Fespa 2013. The announcement coincides with the rebranding of HP Designjet and Scitex latex printers and supplies, now under the umbrella HP Latex, part of the HP Large Format Graphics portfolio.
Inca Onset Q40i launching at Fespa 2013
Inca Digital Printers and Fujifilm will launch the Inca Onset Q40i flatbed UV inkjet printer at Fespa 2013. Using Fujifilm Spectra Dimatix QS10 printheads, the Q40i delivers a 10 picolitre drop size (the S40i uses heads producing 27 picolitre drops) resulting in a 1200dpi apparent resolution. Printing onto media up to 3.14m x 1.6m in size and up to 50mm thick, the Q40i prints up to 310m2/hr (62 full-bed sheets per hour).
Mondi adds its support to the Verdigris project
Mondi, the paper and packaging manufacturer, has joined Verdigris, the environmental initiative from graphic arts research group Digital Dots. Mondi is the first representative of the paper industry to join the project.
Plugin makes colour management easier
Alwan Color Expertise has made its DeviceLink technology available to Harlequin Rip users via Compose Systems' LinkProfiler plugin. This enables Harlequin Rip users to seamlessly apply colour management, TAC reduction, and make ink savings on the Rip without any add-on to the production workflow.
Bank lending still declining shows figures
Research carried out as part of the bank funded BDRC Finance Monitor, showed the number of firms using external finance dipped to a new low in the first three months of 2013 with just 39% of SMEs actively seeking credit. When the first Monitor was undertaken in 2011 the figure stood at 51%, with successive quarterly studies showing a decline, with the number reaching 41% in the last quarter of 2012.
Mimaki JV400-SUV makes commercial debut at Fespa 2013
The JV400-SUV printer first shown by Mimaki in prototype form at Fespa 2012 will ship from 1 July. It will get its proper commercial introduction at Fespa 2013.
FFEI spends £2m on new technology centre
FFEI is spending over £2m in moving from its current leased site to new, fully owned, premises in Hemel Hempstead. All product development and manufacturing operations will be switched to the new technology centre, with the transition starting early July once the building fit out is complete. The existing facilities will be run in parallel for a short period to ensure minimal impact on customers.
Easy peel widow media from Ritrama
Ritrama has developed Ri-Fix, a gloss white PVC with removable adhesive for short to medium term indoor use. It can be used with UV, solvent and eco-solvent inks.
Brett Martin shows extended range of media
Brett Martin is extending its Foamalux Colour range with Neon Pink, Neon Green, Raspberry and Black Sparkle colours at Fespa 2013. Also new at the show will be Marpet-g, a lightweight, durable, 100% recyclable clear substrate available in thicknesses of 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm and 6mm.