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De Canadese groot formaat printer fabrikant Gandy introduceert op FESPA de Fascin8tor rol naar rol printer. Met een maximale breedte van 5 meter Ricoh Gen4 printkoppen die zeer weinig inkt verbruiken kan de Fascin8tor zonder een liner printen op mesh en billboards. Lees meer over deze nieuwe superformaat printer en wat Gandy nog meer toont op FESPA in het onderstaande persbericht van Gandy.
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Wide-format equipment manufacturer Gandy Digital will present the latest addition to its growing portfolio of high-quality, high-speed large format printers at FESPA Digital 2016, from 8-11 March at Rai Amsterdam.
Set to make its global debut at the show, Gandy Digital’s new Fascin8tor 5m roll-to-roll printer delivers large format prints with very low ink consumption, without compromising print quality and regardless of speed. This allows customers to increase productivity, extend their application portfolio and maximise job profitability.
Utilising Gandy Digital’s advanced Blade technology, Fascin8tor combines eight Ricoh Gen4 print heads per colour to produce optimum print resolution. The printer uses fixed dot printing to ensure cost-effective, yet very high print quality in all printing modes and speeds.
According to the Canadian manufacturer, “printing with small fixed, high density ink dots results in cost savings for users due to lower ink consumption per square metre.”
Building on the success of Gandy’s other flagship printers, Fascin8tor enables printing directly onto mesh without a liner for applications including outdoor billboards.
Shmulik Lagziel, Managing Director EMEA at Gandy Digital comments: “At FESPA 2015, we launched Gladi8tor, a large format digital UV flatbed printer with increased application durability and flexibility. The combination of multiple speed and colour configurations combined with our 8-Blade print technology proved a tremendous success, enabling users to grow their businesses and increase profitability.”
“The launch of Fascin8tor, underscores our continued effort to deliver large format print solutions that meet the direct needs of users.”
Products demonstrated at the Gandy Digital stand (Hall 1, Booth H21) also include:
Gandy Digital Softjet
A direct to fabric roll-to-roll sublimation printer, using environmentally safe water based inks to provide vibrant and durable colours. Featuring the latest Ricoh Gen 5 print heads, Softjet is available in 3.3m (10’10”), 2.54m (8’4″), 1.88m (6’2″) print widths.
Gandy Digital Sl8te
A highly competitive hybrid printer, roll-to-roll and flatbed LED printer. Available in 1.6m (5’3″), 2.2m (7’2″), 2.6m (8’6″) and 3.2m (10’5″) print widths, Sl8te utilises Ricoh Gen 4, six picoliter print heads to produce very sharp print quality.
Gandy Digital Termin8tor
A high-resolution, 3.2m (10’6’’) roll-to-roll printer. Offering high quality at fast printing speeds, Termin8tor comes with 4, 8, or 16 Ricoh seven picoliter print heads. Printing at 320sqm/h, this printer uses environmentally-friendly inks and produces high-resolution prints in minimal time.
Come and see Gandy Digital’s latest large format printers in action and pick up some samples during the big show, from 8-11 March at Rai Amsterdam.
To register to attend FESPA Digital 2016, visit the official website and use the promo code ADOZ0104 for FREE entry. Your ticket will include access to FESPA Digital, European Sign Expo, FESPA Textile and Printeriors 2016. Online registration will close on the 7th of March and tickets on the door will be charged at €40.
Bordeaux to unveil new ink developments at FESPA Digital
The inkjet and coatings manufacturer will introduce its expanding digital printing possibilities as part of its philosophy to provide costume made solutions to all print shop’s needs.
The Israeli company recently made a strategic commitment to broaden its scope and offer new products for the fashion, home decor and soft signage industries.
According to the company, Bordeaux’s new raising star in the digital textile arena – a new water based pigment ink for all fabrics accompanied with its longtime industry leading printer specific inks, offers a true wind of change to the digital market.
As a continues effort to offer a wide range of inkjet solutions, Bordeaux recognized the need to simplify digital processes for textile and developed one pigment ink that can print on all types of fabric and in a single process.
This novel solution allows textile print shops to offer their customers prints for every type of textile application, from home decoration to garments. Visitors at Bordeaux’s (stand S150, Hall 7) will be able to see all of its ink solutions come to live with the endless printing applications.
Visitors can expect to see unique applications printed with UV and solvent printer specific ink solutions. In addition, for the first time at FESPA, Bordeaux will introduce the printing possibilities with the new pigment ink for textiles.
“As part of our continuous commitment to develop comprehensive yet simple solutions to the digital printing industry, we added a new product to our leading textile inks solutions and expended it with the game changing pigment ink,” said Guy Evron, Director of Marketing at Bordeaux.
“Visitors to our stand at FESPA Digital 2016 will have the chance to see live demonstrations of the endless applications that Bordeaux inks can offer. From wide format signs, through textile application and printing on challenging substrates for industrial applications, all with the quality our customers come to expect of our inks”.
Come and see Bordeaux’s products and solutions in action and pick up some samples during the big show, from 8-11 March at Rai Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
About Bordeaux
Bordeaux products are recognized worldwide as highly reliable and cost-effective inkjet inks and coatings for wide and super wide digital printers such as Roland® , Mimaki, Mutoh, Epson, Océ, Fujifilm, HP and Seiko, as well as for all latest printhead technologies including Epson, Xaar, Konica Minolta, Toshiba and many more.
The company’s wide format solutions focus on printer specific inks designed for full compatibility with the printers. In addition Bordeaux offers a comprehensive range of liquid laminates and UV coatings for wide format graphics, vehicle wrappings and document finishing.
De Zwitserse fabrikant Zünd presenteert zijn serie productieve snijsystemen op FESPA. Verregaande automatisering en snel op verschillende materialen in te stellen robotsystemen werken met QR-codes, garanderen minder foutkansen en een optimale productiviteit zoals getoond wordt met de S3 M-800 fully automated cutting configuratie. Meer info over wat Zünd gaat laten zien lees je in het onderstaande persbericht van Zünd.
Zünd to demonstrate productivity features at FESPA Digital
The Swiss manufacturer will present its latest high-performance, ultra-versatile digital cutting solutions for commercial printers and other print service providers. In conjunction with its modular flatbed cutters, Zünd will exhibit automation and productivity features for every application and production environment.
With these latest automation solutions, the company has further perfected its range of modular, adaptable material-handling options available for both material loading and off-loading. One of the highlights is the new collaborative robot being shown as part of an S3 M-800 fully automated cutting configuration.
The integrated robotic off-load system automatically picks up cut parts from the machine and stacks them at predefined locations. The robot is designed to operate autonomously in production environments in which the human operator and robotic device are working together to accomplish a task.
This fully automated production workflow also involves automatic job retrieval via QR-code. The integrated camera system captures the QR-code printed with each job, which enables Zünd Cut Center – ZCC to automatically retrieve the matching cut file.
In addition, the ZCC system automatically determines the exact location and orientation of the graphics. In case of distortions in material or print, it automatically makes adjustments to the cut path for a perfect match between cut and print.
ARC automates bit changes
With the new Automatic Router Bit Changer – ARC, Zünd highlights yet another automation solution. The ARC system comes with a freely configurable magazine that holds up to 8 router bits. During processing, the ARC automatically selects the correct bit for the material and task at hand.
This automation feature reduces setup times to a minimum and significantly enhances process reliability. The ARC is ideal for efficiently routing, polishing, and engraving applications involving aluminum, wood, plastics, or composites.
Distortion-free advancing with center winder
Attendees can also see a Zünd G3 3XL-1600 cutting system in action. This high-performance cutting configuration is especially well suited for wide-format finishing of graphics on vinyl and other rolled materials up to 3.21 m / 10 ft wide. The center-winder roll-off with integrated dancer system guarantees optimal tension control that allows for wrinkle- and distortion-free processing of textiles.
Tandem operation for unsurpassed productivity
Especially when it comes to material loading and unloading, Zünd has put a great deal of efforts into not just supporting but enhancing the already remarkable productivity of its cutting systems.
A perfect example is the option to equip Zünd cutters with a tandem operating setup. In this configuration, the cutter surface is essentially divided into two independently controllable working areas.
Material loading/unloading and processing occur concurrently on alternate sides of the machine, allowing for completely uninterrupted production. This setup is indispensable in production scenarios where every second count, e.g. for efficiently and economically completing last-minute orders with tight delivery schedules.
Zünd will be showing its latest modular flatbed cutters and finishing solutions in Hall 1, Stand G90 at FESPA Digital 2016, from 8-11 March at Rai Amsterdam.
For more information on the show and to register to attend, visit: www.fespadigital.com. For free entry don’t forget to use code ADOZ0106.
Met de 3,2 meter brede roll-to-roll sublimatie printer speelt Mimaki in op de vraag naar snelle en brede printers voor de groeiende textielmarkt. Lees in het onderstaande persbericht waarom Mimaki denkt met de TS500P-3200 de ideale oplossing voor kleine oplagen in groot formaat textiel te kunnen bieden. Meer info over de TS500P-3200 en wat Mimaki nog meer toont op Fespa lees je in onderstaand persbericht.Mimaki launches new TS500P-3200 inkjet printer
Mimaki is to launch the super-wide format TS500P-3200 inkjet printer come February 2016. This 3.2-m wide roll-to-roll sublimation inkjet printer is a dedicated transfer paper printer for the textile industry and is ideal for a broad range of applications including home furnishing textiles and indoor soft signage.
Tailored for the growing close-to-home personalisation trend
“On-demand inkjet printing systems are increasingly being used for clothing production instead of conventional analogue systems because of their ability to quickly provide high-mix, low-volume printing,” states Mike Horsten, General Manager Marketing EMEA at Mimaki Europe.
“It started with the fashion industry putting the benefits of on demand digital printing to good use for tailored and variable print quantities. We see the trend expanding now to interior decoration and home styling.”
“Moreover, the change is not limited to the production method, but also to production location. Production sites get shifted from low-cost remote locations to urban areas closer to consumers. We believe this trend will extend to the production of extra-wide textiles for home furnishings from curtains to upholstery and bed linens. Personalisation and delayed delivery do not mix well.”
Lean, mean and green
The super-wide format TS500P-3200 inkjet printer, ideal for printing on such fabrics, features a new type of printhead to deliver high-speed printing at 180 m2/h.
There are 12 printheads arrayed in three staggered lines that eject ink droplets at high speed to maintain the appropriate ink droplet angle and ensure accurate drop placement with a high head gap. This ensures high-quality printing results on low-cost thin transfer papers.
Mimaki’s Advanced Pass System 4 (MAPS4) anti-banding function smooths the swath boundaries with reduced numbers of droplets to provide even more beautiful printing. In addition, the newly designed Auto Media Feeder (AMF) allows stable transfer paper feeding at the high-speed setting in order to maintain print quality.
In addition, the environmentally friendly output does not emit volatile organic compounds after printing and helps reduce CO2 emissions during transportation because it is lightweight and foldable.
Performance technologies support market innovation
The Mimaki TS500P-3200 delivers a number of production benefits:
- 3.2m super-wide printable width is practical for sublimation transfer printing on extra-wide fabrics for curtains, bed linens, and other home furnishings
- printing speed of 180 m2/h for high productivity
- new print head and feeding mechanism ensure high speed and quality printing on 3.2m wide media
- AMF is capable of feeding media up to 3.2m wide and of 130kg and can maintain stable feeding to achieve high-quality printing
- cockling-reduction transfer mechanism supports high-speed production on wide papers
- high-performance RIP software TxLink3 Lite to specify the ink volume per colour, and produce large seamless patterns from a single image (including repeat and mirror patterns)
Uninterrupted printing is aided by the Nozzle Check Unit (NCU) that automatically detects and cleans clogged nozzles while the Nozzle Recovery System (NRS) uses only good nozzles as substitutes, when the clogged nozzles are not recovered after cleaning. Large ink containers in the external ink supply unit support continuous printing.
Dream big and wide
The interior decoration market is a growing one, as Horsten concludes: “Demand for indoor fabric signage is increasing as compared with PVC solvent printing. This is in part due to its flexible production that allows designs to be highly creative and responsive to fashions, trends and demands.”
“Mimaki is thrilled to be able to deliver the solution to meet the request of this market. You cannot put a stop on imagination, this solution ensures you don’t have to stop printing it.”
Mimaki is likely to throw a strong focus on textiles, with a full portfolio of products, at this year’s FESPA show in Amsterdam, from 8-11 March at Rai Amsterdam.
For more information on FESPA Digital 2016 and to register to attend, visit: www.fespadigital.com. For free entry don’t forget to use code ADOZ0102.
The seventh Drupa expert article is about the wild growth of large format printing and the consequences of this for digital workflow. The article is written by Sophie Matthews-Paul, a large format expert and well known amongst the Blokboek.com readers for her FESPA articles.
This and other articles by her can be found on the Blokboek.com downloads page.
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Het zevende Drupa expert artikel gaat over de onstuimige groei van groot formaat printen en het effect dat groot formaat geeft op een digitale workflow. Het artikel is geschreven door Sophie Matthews-Paul, een expert op dit gebied en bij Blokboek.com lezers bekend van haar FESPA artikelen. Dit artikel en haar andere artikelen vind je op onze download pagina.
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Mimaki hopes to tap into the burgeoning textile print market by launching a super-wide format inkjet printer this February.
Mimaki is to launch the super-wide format TS500P-3200 inkjet printer come February 2016. This 3.2-m wide roll-to-roll sublimation inkjet printer is a dedicated transfer paper printer for the textile industry and is ideal for a broad range of applications including home furnishing textiles and indoor soft signage.
Tailored for the growing close-to-home personalisation trend
“On-demand inkjet printing systems are increasingly being used for clothing production instead of conventional analogue systems because of their ability to quickly provide high-mix, low-volume printing,” states Mike Horsten, General Manager Marketing EMEA at Mimaki Europe.
“It started with the fashion industry putting the benefits of on demand digital printing to good use for tailored and variable print quantities. We see the trend expanding now to interior decoration and home styling.” “Moreover, the change is not limited to the production method, but also to production location. Production sites get shifted from low-cost remote locations to urban areas closer to consumers. We believe this trend will extend to the production of extra-wide textiles for home furnishings from curtains to upholstery and bed linens. Personalisation and delayed delivery do not mix well.”
Lean, mean and green
The super-wide format TS500P-3200 inkjet printer, ideal for printing on such fabrics, features a new type of printhead to deliver high-speed printing at 180 m2/h.
There are 12 printheads arrayed in three staggered lines that eject ink droplets at high speed to maintain the appropriate ink droplet angle and ensure accurate drop placement with a high head gap. This ensures high-quality printing results on low-cost thin transfer papers.
Mimaki’s Advanced Pass System 4 (MAPS4) anti-banding function smooths the swath boundaries with reduced numbers of droplets to provide even more beautiful printing. In addition, the newly designed Auto Media Feeder (AMF) allows stable transfer paper feeding at the high-speed setting in order to maintain print quality.
In addition, the environmentally friendly output does not emit volatile organic compounds after printing and helps reduce CO2 emissions during transportation because it is lightweight and foldable.
Performance technologies support market innovation
The Mimaki TS500P-3200 delivers a number of production benefits:
- 3.2m super-wide printable width is practical for sublimation transfer printing on extra-wide fabrics for curtains, bed linens, and other home furnishings
- printing speed of 180 m2/h for high productivity
- new print head and feeding mechanism ensure high speed and quality printing on 3.2m wide media
- AMF is capable of feeding media up to 3.2m wide and of 130kg and can maintain stable feeding to achieve high-quality printing
- cockling-reduction transfer mechanism supports high-speed production on wide papers
- high-performance RIP software TxLink3 Lite to specify the ink volume per colour, and produce large seamless patterns from a single image (including repeat and mirror patterns)
Uninterrupted printing is aided by the Nozzle Check Unit (NCU) that automatically detects and cleans clogged nozzles while the Nozzle Recovery System (NRS) uses only good nozzles as substitutes, when the clogged nozzles are not recovered after cleaning. Large ink containers in the external ink supply unit support continuous printing.
Dream big and wide
The interior decoration market is a growing one, as Horsten concludes: “Demand for indoor fabric signage is increasing as compared with PVC solvent printing. This is in part due to its flexible production that allows designs to be highly creative and responsive to fashions, trends and demands.”
“Mimaki is thrilled to be able to deliver the solution to meet the request of this market. You cannot put a stop on imagination, this solution ensures you don’t have to stop printing it.”
Mimaki is likely to throw a strong focus on textiles, with a full portfolio of products, at this year’s FESPA show in Amsterdam, from 8-11 March at Rai Amsterdam.
For more information on FESPA Digital 2016 and to register to attend, visit: www.fespadigital.com. For free entry don’t forget to use code ADOZ0102.
At this year’s show in Amsterdam, Zünd is launching modular cutting solutions for print service providers to increase productivity while reducing labor costs.
ARC automates bit changes
Distortion-free advancing with center winder
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Fully integrated temp logging label, manufactured by Quad Industries
Vandaag de dag is er veel vernieuwing nodig in het commercieel printen. Daarom worden nieuwe combinaties mogelijk gemaakt om speciale effecten via zeefdruk of digital inkjet in het productieproces toe te voegen. Maar het gaat nog veel verder met functioneel drukken. Door het gebruik van conductieve onderdelen en printed electronics in combinatie met een smartphone kan zich het traditioneel printen nu ook in de interactieve wereld doorzetten.
AFIP (Advanced Functional and Industrial Printing) biedt 18 technische presentaties over gedrukte elektronica, vingerafdrukken, biomedische en vele andere toepassingen die de functionele druk verricht en die nu al daadwerkelijk marktrealiteit zijn. De keynote speakers presenteren voorbeelden van succesvolle business cases en de kleine parallelle tentoonstelling levert extra mogelijkheden om meer details over de state-of-the-art technologieën te bekomen. Deze tweedaagse conferentie is het meest inspirerende evenement voor de drupa show dit jaar en is ook een resultaat van de nauwe samenwerking tussen de organisatoren van ESMA (Europese Vereniging van Industrieel Printing) en Messe Düsseldorf. AFIP vindt op 2 en 3 maart 2016 in hotel Radisson Blu Scandinavia in Düsseldorf plaats.
Vergeet niet tijdig in te schrijven via www.afip2016.org.
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Fully integrated temp logging label, manufactured by Quad Industries
“Printing as an integral part of the production process” will be the main theme of technical presentations during the third Advanced Functional and Industrial Printing (AFIP) conference, organised by ESMA on 2-3 March 2016 in Radisson Blu Scandinavia hotel in Düsseldorf, Germany. The conference welcomes printers, engineers, OEMs and material suppliers keen to learn about the latest advancements in printed and bioelectronics, conductive inks, in-mould decoration, the future of speciality screen and digital printing applications.
The event will include the keynote speech by Smithers Pira’s Sean Smyth on “Adoption of Digital Printing in Functional Decoration”. This will capitalise on Smithers Pira’s research used to produce their latest report “The Future of Functional and Industrial Print to 2020”. Another keynote speech will emphasise the real-world examples of industrial print applications. Wim Christiaens from Quad Industries will deliver insights on the future of printed electronics based on the company’s recent and successful business cases, among others from the healthcare area.
Altogether AFIP features 18 technical talks, tabletop exhibition, networking dinner and a factory tour on 1.03.2016. More details, programme and delegate registration at www.afip2016.org.
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CIELab can define and store any colour. But colour is more, it evokes emotions, colours combine and resonate with other colours and colours are interpreted differently in different cultures. Color Passport endeavours to code all specifics of one colour so that the user, from designer to printer, knows more about colour and the transformation to a different printing technique, country or culture becomes a lot simpler.
Color Passport has done this for 7810 colours based on the CIELab 1976 standard. If you would like to know more about Color Passport, visit the Color Passport website.
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