Rob van den Braak
Gulf Print & Pack 2017 is on track to be 10 percent bigger than 2015’s edition as it prepares to open in Dubai this March. Registration is now live, as the Middle East’s flagship show for the commercial and package printing sector returns with many of the leading manufacturers and a wealth of first time exhibitors signed up to exhibit.
Held over 26 – 29 March in the Za’abeel Halls at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Gulf Print & Pack will be used to showcase the latest technologies and consumables from across the entire field of printing. Confirmed major players exhibiting in 2017 include: AFRA, Ali Alhashemi Trading Co, Bobst, Canon, Heliozid and Prestige Graphics. The lineup of first-time exhibitors features Barberan, Holoprint Security Solutions, Imaging Care, Konica Minolta, PACFORT Packaging and Sun Papers & Labels.
Displaying the newest in multi-substrate presses, ink systems, wide and narrow format digital presses, laser die-cutting, 3D printing, smart labels and packaging, web-to-print software and product decoration, Gulf Print & Pack is aimed at printers, brand owners and designers. The show floor will be used to unveil the latest solutions and tools available for producing printed items across a range of categories: brochures, cartons and boxes, flexible packaging, labels, magazines, newspapers, pouches, reports, security and transactional materials. In addition to new product demonstrations and displays, trade buyers will also be able to gain and share knowledge and use the event’s exhibitors to help troubleshoot the varied issues facing their businesses.
Lisa Milburn, managing director of Gulf Print & Pack commented: “The Middle East print industry is investment rich and offers good growth prospects for printers over the coming years. At the heart of Gulf Print & Pack are the new technologies and innovations launching into the sector because they will ultimately help optimize quality and standards, make production more efficient, overheads leaner and businesses more profitable. Visitors will be able to see new products and machinery in action and network in close proximity with some of the biggest and most influential suppliers operating in today’s marketplace. 2017’s show also promises to highlight opportunities for entering niche markets, ways to add value and make businesses more sustainable.”
Visitor entry to the expo is free and pre-registration can be made by visiting www.gulfprintpack.com.
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Responding to the needs of high-output printing service providers, Agfa Graphics is proud to announce the launch of its dedicated roll-to-roll printer with UV LED curing, extremely rapid results and stunning image quality on a wide variety of flexible media. The engine’s optional white printing features and primer capability can be combined, for a new level of image vivacity, dimension and durability. The Jeti Ceres RTR 3200 LED system will be on display at C!Print Lyon (Jan 31 – Feb 2, 2017) and Sign & Print Scandinavia (Feb 07 – 09, 2017)
Speed, resilience and quality combined
As a dedicated 3.2 m roll-to-roll printer, the Jeti Ceres prioritizes fast, premier results and the robustness required for high-throughput printing initiatives. Intended for mid- to high-end applications, Jeti Ceres is capable of printing on diverse single and dual roll media at speeds of up to 186 m²/hr. Its sturdy design guarantees low-maintenance functionality in the long-term, while its UV LED curing lamps save costs, increase eco-friendliness, broaden the printable media range and eliminate lamp-based downtime – for the ultimate in superior output.
“The Jeti Ceres RTR3200 LED could be considered the roll-to-roll equivalent of the reknown Jeti Titan series. Our goal with this new engine is to maximize productivity while staying true to Agfa Graphics’ industry-leading image quality and low ink consumption, which is why we bring a roll-to-roll alternative in the Jeti product family,” elaborates Reinhilde Alaert, Marketing Product Manager, Sign & Display High-End. “This engine is no lightweight. It’s is the workhorse for roll-to-roll applications. It offers speed, precision and efficiency required by intensive print firms – and the UV LED curing process only adds to its business-boosting capacity.”
Optimized for Agfa’s UV LED inks and thin ink layer technology
Thanks to state-of-the-art UV LED curing and Agfa Graphics’ UV LED-cured inks, Jeti Ceres. can print on heat-sensitive media such as self-adhesive sheets and PVC without warping or wrinkling them, which opens up new opportunities and allows to reduce the costs.
Equipped with white ink circulation that extends along the entire ink line, the Jeti Ceres offers a world of possibilities when it comes to the use of white inks to enhance or vivify and give that ‘wow factor’ to images – especially in backlit and dual-sided applications.
Agfa Graphics’ inks are at the cutting edge when it comes to versatility, color gamut and image quality. They have been developed to perform flawlessly and consistently, batch after batch.
“Agfa Graphics’ ‘thin ink technology’ results in wide-gamut, vibrant images – no matter the substrate. Our inks’ high pigmentation, along with our deep understanding of the physics of ink jetting, keeps ink consumption low, extremely precise and waste-free,” continues Alaert.
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Inspelend op de eisen van drukkers met een hoge output, kondigt Agfa Graphics de lancering aan van zijn specifieke roll-to-roll printer met UV LED-curing, uiterst snelle resultaten en verbluffende beeldkwaliteit op uiteenlopende flexibele materialen. In de machine kunnen optiers, zoals witte-inkt en primer, met elkaar gecombineerd worden, wat ongezien levendige beelden oplevert, grotere afmetingen en hogere bestendigheid.
Snelheid, soepelheid en kwaliteit in één
Als specifieke roll-to-roll printer van 3,2 m, gaat de Jeti Ceres voor snelle resultaten die meteen goed zijn. De stevige bouw laat toe om met een hoge verwerkingssnelheid te drukken. Omdat de Jeti Ceres bedoeld is voor toepassingen in de midden- en topklasse, kan hij drukken op verschillende materialen op één of twee rollen aan een snelheid tot 186 m2/u. Dankzij het stevige design blijven de onderhoudskosten op lange termijn laag, terwijl de UV LED-curinglampen kosten besparen, milieuvriendelijk en geschikt zijn voor het bedrukken van een bredere selectie materialen. Ze voorkomen ook productieonderbrekingen omwille van defecte lampen. Dit alles met het oog op een onklopbare output.
“De Jeti Ceres RTR3200 LED is als het ware het roll-to-roll equivalent van de befaamde Jeti Titan-reeks. Met deze nieuwe machine willen we de productiviteit maximaliseren – zonder in te boeten aan de beeldkwaliteit waar Agfa Graphics voor bekend staat – en het inktverbruik verlagen. Daarom introduceren we een roll-to-roll alternatief in de Jeti-familie”, vertelt Reinhilde Alaert, Marketing Product Manager, Sign & Display High-End. “Deze machine is geen pluimgewicht. Het is een echt werkpaard voor roll-to-roll toepassingen. Hij biedt de nodige snelheid, precisie en efficiëntie voor intensief drukwerk. En het UV LED-curingproces drijft de efficiëntie ten top.”
Optimaal voor UV LED-inkt en voor dunne-inktlaag-technologie van Agfa Graphics
Dankzij de geavanceerde UV LED-curing en de UV LED-cured inkten van Agfa Graphics, kan de Jeti Ceres op warmtegevoelige materialen drukken, zoals zelfklevende vellen en pvc, zonder dat ze krom trekken of kreuken. Dit schept nieuwe mogelijkheden terwijl kosten drastisch dalen.
De Jeti Ceres is voorzien van witte-inktcirculatie over de volledige inktlijn, waardoor hij heel wat mogelijkheden biedt voor het gebruik van witte inkt om beelden te verbeteren en levendiger te maken; vooral dan in backlit en dubbelzijdige toepassingen. Een verbluffend resultaat is verzekerd.
De inkten van Agfa Graphics zijn toonaangevend omwille van hun veelzijdigheid, breed kleurengamma en hoge beeldkwaliteit. Ze zijn ontwikkeld voor onberispelijke en consistente prestaties, batch na batch.
“De ‘dunne-inktlaag’-technologie van Agfa Graphics zorgt voor een breed pallet aan levendige kleuren, op elke ondergrond. Het hoge pigmentgehalte van onze inkten in combinatie met onze grondige kennis van de fysische aspecten van inkje, houdt het inktverbruik laag, uiterst precies en afvalvrij”, voegt Alaert eraan toe.
Primer voor maximale impact
De Jeti Ceres van Agfa Graphics biedt ook een primeroptie voor extra duurzaamheid bij het bedrukken van ongebruikelijke of moeilijke materialen op rol. De machine brengt automatisch eerst een dunne laag primer aan, vóór de inkt. Zo krijgt de bovenste laag de ideale oppervlaktespanning om de inkt beter op te nemen. Dit vermijdt productieonderbrekingen en herdruk en verbetert daardoor de productiviteit van het systeem enorm. Bovendien garandeert het de beeldkwaliteit met minimale gevolgen voor de kosten per vierkante meter.
Workflowautomatisering met Asanti en gestroomlijnde gegevensuitwisseling met PrintSphere
Asanti, de workflowsoftware voor breedformaatdruk, wordt met het Jeti Ceres-systeem meegeleverd en leidt het drukproces van A tot Z, door de prepress-, productie- en afwerkingsprocessen heen. De Jeti Ceres met Asanti is ook compatibel met de cloudgebaseerde PrintSphere van Agfa Graphics. Deze standaardiseert de informatiestroom tussen klanten, collega’s, freelancers, afdelingen en andere drukoplossingen van Agfa. De service stroomlijnt het delen van bestanden en beveiligt de gegevens in de geautomatiseerde workflow.
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Global warming may be an invention by scientists, according to Trump, fortunately large companies such as Google take giant steps to reduce their CO2 footprint. In Laurel´s Verdigris blog she explains why this is important for the graphic industry and that these measures make digital information even more sustainable. Read her story on our articles page via this link.
A major argument for using print instead of e-media, is that print has a one off carbon footprint: you don’t need energy to use it or store its content. In 2015 the online monster that is Google used 5.6 terawatt hours of energy to power its data servers alone. As more people start living online lives, the internet’s power usage is growing exponentially.
Print media production technology is getting more and more energy efficient, but this is hardly a reason for the world’s e-citizens to revert to print instead of living life via smartphone. The good news is that online giants recognise the impact of energy usage on the planet and are doing something to reduce their massive emissions footprints. Google is leading the charge. There are thirteen Google data centres around the world together consuming well over 5.6 terawatt hours a year. The company’s energy requirement is clearly colossal. Throw in Google’s numerous offices and this adds up to a lot of dosh. When it comes to global warming, it also runs contra to the company’s don’t be evil mantra.
Google has been carbon neutral since 2007 and over the years has taken a machete to its dependency on fossil fuels. To improve cost management and be a good corporate netizen Google has renewables supply contracts in place for a capacity of 2.6 gigawatts. Google buys more renewable energy than Apple or Amazon and expects that by the end of this year it will have enough renewables based energy capacity for all of its data centres and offices.
In practise living up to this commitment won’t be quite so simple. To provide energy to all of its facilities worldwide Google depends on local energy providers, many of whom will not be able to supply 100% renewable energy. Despite improvements in technology and falling prices, fossil fuels still dominate most energy generation so what goes into the grid cannot be guaranteed to be based on renewable technologies. That said there are many regions around the world, such as Scandinavia and Cornwall where providers offer energy based 100% on renewables. Prices are falling as solar and wind power technologies get more efficient. Fossil fuel plants are aging and getting expensive to run. As renewables become cheaper than fossil fuels, we are approaching a tipping point in favour of wind and sun.
Google, other internet titans and various large multinationals recognise their contribution to global warming and are responding to mitigate impacts influencing climate change. Google has over seven billion daily users across its various services, so it probably touches most lives across the planet one way or another. As such it is arguably the world’s biggest publisher and the primary driver for print based services, from self-publishing to birthday cards. Google’s endeavours for a more efficient energy model is one we can all sign up to.
Laurel Brunner
The Verdigris project is an industry initiative intended to raise awareness of print’s positive environmental impact. It provides a weekly commentary to help printing companies keep up to date with environmental standards, and how environmentally friendly business management can help improve their bottom lines. Verdigris is supported by the following companies: Agfa Graphics,EFI, Epson, Fespa, HP, Kodak, Kornit, Ricoh, Spindrift, Splash PR, Unity Publishing and Xeikon.
Lees verder....De opwarming van de aarde mag dan volgens Trump een ‘uitvinding’ zijn van wetenschappers, gelukkig nemen grote bedrijven als Google reuze stappen om hun CO2 voetafdruk te verkleinen. In haar Verdigris Blog legt Laurel uit waarom dat voor de grafische industrie belangrijk is, en dat deze maatregelen het verspreiden van digitale informatie milieuvriendelijker maken. Lees haar verhaal op onze artikelen pagina via deze link.Lees verder....
A major argument for using print instead of e-media, is that print has a one off carbon footprint: you don’t need energy to use it or store its content. In 2015 the online monster that is Google used 5.6 terawatt hours of energy to power its data servers alone. As more people start living online lives, the internet’s power usage is growing exponentially.
Print media production technology is getting more and more energy efficient, but this is hardly a reason for the world’s e-citizens to revert to print instead of living life via smartphone. The good news is that online giants recognise the impact of energy usage on the planet and are doing something to reduce their massive emissions footprints. Google is leading the charge. There are thirteen Google data centres around the world together consuming well over 5.6 terawatt hours a year. The company’s energy requirement is clearly colossal. Throw in Google’s numerous offices and this adds up to a lot of dosh. When it comes to global warming, it also runs contra to the company’s don’t be evil mantra.
Google has been carbon neutral since 2007 and over the years has taken a machete to its dependency on fossil fuels. To improve cost management and be a good corporate netizen Google has renewables supply contracts in place for a capacity of 2.6 gigawatts. Google buys more renewable energy than Apple or Amazon and expects that by the end of this year it will have enough renewables based energy capacity for all of its data centres and offices.
In practise living up to this commitment won’t be quite so simple. To provide energy to all of its facilities worldwide Google depends on local energy providers, many of whom will not be able to supply 100% renewable energy. Despite improvements in technology and falling prices, fossil fuels still dominate most energy generation so what goes into the grid cannot be guaranteed to be based on renewable technologies. That said there are many regions around the world, such as Scandinavia and Cornwall where providers offer energy based 100% on renewables. Prices are falling as solar and wind power technologies get more efficient. Fossil fuel plants are aging and getting expensive to run. As renewables become cheaper than fossil fuels, we are approaching a tipping point in favour of wind and sun.
Google, other internet titans and various large multinationals recognise their contribution to global warming and are responding to mitigate impacts influencing climate change. Google has over seven billion daily users across its various services, so it probably touches most lives across the planet one way or another. As such it is arguably the world’s biggest publisher and the primary driver for print based services, from self-publishing to birthday cards. Google’s endeavours for a more efficient energy model is one we can all sign up to.
Laurel Brunner
The Verdigris project is an industry initiative intended to raise awareness of print’s positive environmental impact. It provides a weekly commentary to help printing companies keep up to date with environmental standards, and how environmentally friendly business management can help improve their bottom lines. Verdigris is supported by the following companies: Agfa Graphics, EFI, Epson, Fespa, HP, Kodak, Kornit, Ricoh, Spindrift, Splash PR, Unity Publishing and Xeikon.
Xerox maakte vorige week niet alleen de belangrijke stap met de introductie van de nu twee verschillende bedrijven op de New York Stock Exchange, het maakte ook met een remake van de 40 jaar oude Brother Dominic marketing actie duidelijk, hoe multi channel publishing in de praktijk kan werken. Met de scan en send functie stuurt Brother Dominic zijn met veel geduld gekalligrafeerde en geïllustreerde incunabel de wereld rond. Een perfect gemaakt reclamefilmpje geeft aan dat creativiteit, print en digital publishing hand in hand kunnen gaan. Bekijk het humorvolle filmpje op onze video pagina.
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Xerox not only took the important step to introduce two different companies to the New York Stock Exchange. It also emphasised the importance of multi channel publishing with a remake of their 40 year old Brother Dominic marketing campaign. With the scan and send function Brother Dominic distributes his carefully written and illustrated incunable all over the world. A perfect advertisement which shows that creativity, print and digital can be a perfect combination. Watch the funny video on our videos page.
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Er zijn een redelijk aantal hulpmiddelen om ideale kleurcombinaties te kiezen, zoals Adobe Color CC en Colors. Voor wie geen app wil downloaden, is er nu @colorschemez. Een Twitter account, dat bewijst dat in de toekomst apps in de cloud zijn te vinden. @colorschemez laat je op basis van semantische resonantie van kleuren, na het kiezen van een kleur, de drie beste combinaties zien. @colorschemez is bedacht door Joe Fox, een graphics editor van de LA Time. Zijn inspiratie was de snel viral geworden meme The Dress, waarmee color morphing, en het geven van beschrijvende namen aan een kleur, populair werd onder ontwerpers. De account heeft al meer dan 14.000 volgers, die er graag gebruik van maken om hippe namen en kleuren te vinden, zoals de combinatie van disquieted purpleish, diplomatic heliotrope en snail-paced turquoise.
There are quite a few tools to choose good colour combinations, such as Adobe Color CC and Coolors. For those who do not want to download an app, there is @colorschemez. A Twitter account that confirms that apps will be cloud-based in the future. Based on the semantic resonance of colours @colorschemez chooses the best combination of three colours. @colorschemez was founded by Joe Fox, a graphics editor with the LA Times. He was inspired by the viral meme The Dress which popularised color morphing and descriptive naming of colours. The account has 14,000 users already who like to use it for cool names and colours, with combinations such as disquieted purpleish, diplomatic heliotrope and snail-paced turquoise.Take a look via this link and be surprised or inspired.
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The Israeli company Heret designed and printed a unique calendar for 2017 with a different animal for every month. The calendar was then cut at Skizea Printing and Modeling using the Highcon Euclid lasercutter. The pages have been finished with UV varnish and metal foils.
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