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DRUPA Expert Article #7: large format
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.
Lees meerMimaki launches new TS500P-3200 inkjet printer
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…
Lees meerZünd to demonstrate productivity features at FESPA Digital
At this year’s show in Amsterdam, Zünd is launching modular cutting solutions for print service providers to increase productivity while reducing labor costs. 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…
Lees meerBordeaux to unveil new ink developments at FESPA
Bordeaux Digital PrintInk will present a new vision for print shop providers with its solvent, UV and textile ink solutions at FESPA Digital 2016. 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…
Lees meerGandy Digital to unveil new 5m roll-to-roll printer at FESPA Digital
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…
Lees meerWide format printing grows by 10% each year
According to UK research agency Lightwords the market for industrial wide format inkjet printers will continue to grow worldwide by 10% annually. The highest growth is in textile printing, according to the analysis. Also UV printing is growing fast. Standard wide format graphics and cad products will remain stable. The total market for printers and…
Lees meerMimaki acquires part in textile printing
Following in the footsteps of EFI and Ricoh Mimaki strengthens its position in the fast growing textile printing market. The printer manufacturer has acquired 100% of shares of Italian La Meccanica SpA. La Meccanica produces specialist textile print machinery. Negotiations started in July 2015 and ended in a complete takeover of all shares of the…
Lees meerDigital Seminars important reason for visiting FESPA
FESPA Digital is not only the best event to see the latest wide format printers in action, it is also a unique opportunity to gain more insight into digital technology, marketing and successful business models. Entrance to the Digital Seminars is free. They are being organised by FESPA and their partners and can be…
Lees meerAvery Dennison launching six new digital products at FESPA
Avery Dennison is launching 6 new digital products at the 2016 FESPA Digital exhibition, under the theme ‘HERE FOR YOU’. The stand in Hall 1 will feature new MPI™ 1104 cast films, a new digital wall film portfolio, and their latest application trainings and workshops. Shaun A Hobson, senior business director Graphics Solutions Europe, said that…
Lees meerFESPA Textile provides ideal location to learn and share knowledge
Textile printing is proving to be one of the fastest growing sectors in the digital wide format print industry, and with technology a key driver for the changes, demand for education is high on the agenda for print service providers. At FESPA Textile 2016 (8-11 March), FESPA is supporting printers with a daily programme of…
Lees meerSouthern European Print Congress moves to Italy for 2016 edition
FESPA’s 2016 Southern European Print Congress, delivered by four of its member associations, will take place from 19-20 April 2016, in Milan, Italy, following the success of the 2015 event held in Barcelona, Spain. The 2016 Congress will be organised by Apigraf (Portugal), FESPA España Asociación, FESPA France Association, and the host country, FESPA Italia…
Lees meerState of the art interactiveness: Carlsberg poster serving beer
After the Digital First hype another hype is coming to advertising: interactive. Creative interactive campaigns are a weapon in the battle the consumer´s attention and money. Not only interactive posters, but also printed material with coupon codes to receive discounts via the internet, are said to become more popular this year. This interactive hype is supported…
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