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Mindener Tageblatt Automates Mobile Newspaper Production with Agfa Eversify
German newspaper publisher, Mindener Tageblatt, has streamlined production of the mobile version of its newspaper using Eversify, the mobile content publishing software from Agfa Graphics. The cloud-based solution has automated the entire production and publication process, enabling the publisher to deliver content optimized for smartphones and tablets. Mobile requires different approach to print and…
Lees meerSophie Matthews-Paul: inks and their variations – Wild Format 2.20
Inkjet ink comes in different varieties, each with their own characteristics. In number 20 of the Wild Format series journalist and consultant Sophie Matthews-Paul lists them for us. Read her article on our articles page about how substrates and applications influence ink choice.
Lees meerPower of PROKOM – first global conference for Konica Minolta printing users
PROKOM, the independent community of Konica Minolta production printing users, has announced its first global conference that will give members from all over the globe a ‘hands-on’ opportunity to network, learn and grow their business in a multi-channel world. The Power of PROKOM conference in Vienna, Austria, from May 10-12, 2017, is being sponsored by…
Lees meerNext Generation Production Inkjet: The Canon ProStream
Canon has announced the next generation of its continuous feed colour inkjet press. The ProStream not only offers higher print quality thanks to the 1,200 dpi Digidot printhead and new pigmented polymer inks, but can, because of ColorGrio, print coated and uncoated paper qualities of between 60 and 160 gr/m2. The ProStream is able to…
Lees meerFeldmuehle at Packaging Innovations 2017 in Birmingham with a focus on VivaCard and VivaLiner
Feldmuehle Uetersen will be on show at Packaging Innovations 2017 in Birmingham, United Kingdom, with materials for modern point of sale (POS) solutions that meet the requirements for holistic packaging design: VivaCard and VivaLiner. VivaCard is an SBS board with a high-white, matt surface for premium folding cartons. VivaLiner is a graphical topliner for the…
Lees meerRicoh celebrates 2000th Pro C7100 milestone
An Italian print services provider has placed the 2000th order in Europe of the Ricoh ProTMC7100 colour cut sheet series, enabling it to strengthen its services and market image. In Liguria in north west Italy, the owner of commercial printer Ligurgaf, Alessandro Dario, says: “This was a straightforward decision. The combination of high image quality plus…
Lees meerHeidelberg starts pilot for his Primefire digital press
Multi Packaging Solutions in New York is the first printshop to use the new Primefire in their day-to-day business. The packaging printer has been chosen by Heidelberg for the pilot installation of its digital printing system in the 70x100cm format. With this pilot the roll out of the Primefire is on schedule, other installations will…
Lees meerEvery product unique in the automated production line
Wihabo is an innovative printer in Brabant, the Netherlands who has been working hard for thirty years. The second generation, Joris and Ruud Bosch, who, together with father Willy, are at the helm of the company. The pioneers in digital production recently decided to invest in digital finishing. Wihabo is the first company in the…
Lees meerMachine Head – Wild Format #2.18
Buying the right digital production printer suitable for a specific order package is no mean feat. Apart from technical specifications the supplier´s trustworthiness also plays a big role. In her Wild Format article Sonja Angerer talks about all aspects. Read her advice on our articles page via this link.
Lees meerThe advantages of retrofitting LED UV curing on a multi colour offset press
Flint Group and AMS produced a video to showcase the advantages of LED UV curing. The video shows how UK printer Opal Print refurbished its five-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster for this type of drying. LED UV not only has the well-known advantages such as immediate processing of sheets and better folding qualities, but also ensures that…
Lees meerSingapore Creative Agency buys TaopixProfessional photo commerce platform
Singapore Creative Agency, Paddyfield, has made its first move into the personalised photo market with the purchase of TaopixProfessional photo commerce platform. SK Lee from Paddyfield, Steffen Haaga, Les Bovenlander and James Gray from Taopix and Eric Lee from RHS Asia The company already has a wide service offering that includes photography, print, publications and…
Lees meerVista Print grows in Canada
Whilst printers in the western hemisphere are struggling to survive, one of the biggest (internet) printers is thriving. Vista Print (Cimpress) is already very large in Canada with a print plant in Windsor Ontario. To give an impression, this print shop had a turnover of 750M$ in 2015. And now Vista Print will open a…
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