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Insights4Print: Printers are doing quite well
According to a publication by Insights4print.ceo, written by Eddy Hagen, printers are doing quite well. Especially in Belgium, their margins are better than the average of other industries. Unfortunately the gap between successful printers and the less flourishing printers is becoming bigger. Read Eddy´s intro below for more visit insights4print.ceo. Printing isn’t a bad industry If you…
Lees meerWin a Roland cutter at Fespa
During the FESPA 2017, which will be held between 8 and 12 May in Hamburg, Germany, there is an extra reason to go to the Roland stand and discover the new CAMM-1 GR cutter series. The extra reason is the chance to win a GR-640 cutter. During FESPA 2017 Roland will exhibit their wide range…
Lees meerMetz UV Days 2017: Focus on UV curing possibilities
From 15 to 18 May Metz, manufacturer of UV curing systems, will organise a three day event all about this curing technology which is rapidly gaining popularity. Practical demonstrations by a choice of partners such as Heidelberg Nilpeter, almost all UV ink manufacturers and a series of presentations and panel discussions give you the chance…
Lees meerXitron Sells 4,500th Screen PT-R Interface
Xitron, the leading independent developer of RIP and workflow products for commercial, digital, and high-speed inkjet printing has now shipped more than 4,500 units of its Screen interface kit. The interface allows PT-R owners to use any RIP or workflow they choose when driving their computer-to-plate system. “All installation scenarios are covered when our USB…
Lees meerMimaki Unveils New Model to UJF-MkII Product Line at FESPA 2017
UJF-3042MkII EX reduces four steps to one for high-value-added print Mimaki announced a new member to the UJF-MkII product family, its latest generation of small format UV flatbed printers. The UJF-3042MkII EX, which will be unveiled at FESPA 2017, offers a unique approach to value-added printing by combining four steps into one: delivering the ability…
Lees meerDream destinations on Coca-Cola labels
Coca-Cola is repeating its “Share a Coke” campaign. This summer the logo on packaging will be replaced by 74 holiday destinations. From Barcelona to Cape Town and from Ibiza to the Bahamas. Coca-Cola: “Whether it is a capitol or a tropical beach, the packaging reminds the consumer this summer that only an ice cold Coca-Cola…
Lees meerSophie Matthews-Paul: How does Direct to Garment (DtG) printing work? – Wild Format #2.26
Of all forms of textile printing direct to garment is most popular with SMEs. In her article in the Wild Format series Sophie Matthews-Paul explains which technology is available for direct to garment and how it can be used for this growth market. Read her article on our articles page via this link.
Lees meerBig Impact from Eindhoven world´s first in relief printing
Eindhovens Dagblad (Eindhoven´s Daily – newspaper in the Netherlands) printed an article about Big Impact, Eindhoven´s specialist in super large format printing. Together with manufacturer Durst, the company developed UV printing technology which makes relief printing on large format possible. Pioneer Marc Schoenmakers of Big Impact started another adventure. Schoenmakers is envisioning a new market…
Lees meerThe Samsung smartphone S8 and the new Facebook Messenger are a lesson in innovation for Apple and Microsoft
Apple and Microsoft will have been very surprised when confronted with the introduction of the Samsung S8 and the news from Facebook during the F8. The Samsung S8 by far beats the current line of iPhones. A perfect screen, more power and more possibilities make it the ideal smartphone. Mark Zuckerberg´s team showed a number…
Lees meerStrong engagement of Mimaki at Texprocess and Techtextil 2017
Mimaki will take part in an integrated apparel production chain, and deliver key presentations Mimaki announced its powerful presence at Texprocess and the parallel show Techtextil 2017 that will highlight Mimaki’s wide-format digital textile printers and innovate ink and dye sublimation technologies in two separate exhibition halls. Key presentations will be given by Mimaki Deutschland…
Lees meerHubergroup is increasing prices for printing varnishes and coatings
Kirchheim near Munich/Germany, 10 April 2017 – Due to massive price increases of important raw materials for printing varnishes and coatings during the past months, the production costs of several product groups have risen noticeably. Water-based and energy curing printing varnishes are seriously affected because the binder components have become significantly more expensive. The expenses…
Lees meerKAMA at Interpack with finishing for short-run cartons
At Interpack KAMA will be presenting an efficient workflow for processing and finishing digitally printed folding cartons with the KAMA DC 76 Foil ASB at the stand of HP Indigo (Hall 13, C77). KAMA provides the complete workflow with the advanced DC 76 Foil ASB, presented at Interpack, and the unique KAMA FF 52i, the…
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