Memorable Prints – Decorating the Byodo-in temple in Kyoto

Recently, King Printing (Osaka, JP) had the opportunity to take part in the restoration of the shumidan (a dais for a Buddhist image) at the Byodo-in temple in Uji-city, Kyoto. Mr. Yoshio Ushijima, President, King Printing, said: “This project was part of our advance into the industrial printing field. I told my staff to take on this…

Lees meer

Mimaki introduces “kebab” option on its printers

Mimaki has come up with an good name for the tool which makes printing on cylindrical surfaces possible: the kebab option. Using rotation rolls the kebab option ensures that the MkII printer family can print straight onto cylindrical objects. The option is already available on a large number of models. The kebab option makes it…

Lees meer

Investment in digital cutting tables support broader range of services

EGM Colour Laboratories has expanded the range of materials it can utilize following the installation of Kongsberg digital finishing tables from Esko. The investment by the Spanish integrated photographic laboratory that offers a comprehensive range of photographic services, has also helped it maintain a competitive advantage with its greater ability to deliver a wider range…

Lees meer

The power of infographics in this simple DLSR camera explanation

Simon Roberts, London-based animator and designer, made a beautifully designed, animated infographic about how to use a DSLR camera which at the same time shows the power of infographics. Remarkable is also that in an interview with Photography Mapped (where you can see the infographic) he carries a torch for real screen printing.  “To give it…

Lees meer

Esko Studio 16 speeds up the packaging design process

In the growth market packaging the fast and efficient designing of packaging is one of the success factors which is just as important as the actual production process. Esko launches version 16 of their Studio and Store Visualizer. According to Esko these new apps, compatible with Adobe Illustrator, will significantly speed up the workflow from…

Lees meer

Agfa Graphics launches Jeti Mira with UV LED curing, advanced 3D lens printing and PrintSphere integration

Constantly innovating and optimizing its existing portfolio, Agfa Graphics recently launched a powerful upgrade of the Jeti Mira. The new Jeti Mira LED now relies on UV LED curing technology to offer mid- to high-end sign and display printers its signature print quality. The engine now also integrates with PrintSphere, through Asanti. Finally, an enhanced…

Lees meer

Dekalu more than doubles production with Acuity F

Based in the town of Winterswijk in the east of the Netherlands, family-run printer, Dekalu, has seen its output soar after adding the high-performance Acuity F wide-format flatbed printer to its production suite. ◁ Company owner Jeroen Rengelink with the new Acuity F Specialising in POS and signage for the retail sector, including the production…

Lees meer

Flagging it up at De Dokkumer Vlaggen Centrale

Who knew that the Dokkumer Vlaggen Centrale (DVC) also created beach chairs and display signs? All new applications for which the Frisian company relies on a Mimaki JV300-160, the ‘A-list brand’ among sublimation printers. This opened up a new range of opportunities and products. ‘We’re working on broadening our offer. We now print on bean bags,…

Lees meer

Laurel Brunner: Epson and Oeko-tex certification

Out of all new digital printing technology textile printing is the fastest growing solution. Not all chemicals and inks used in this process are equally environmentally friendly. In her Verdigris blog Laurel Brunner explains what Oeko-Tex certification is and the value of the Eco Passport recently given to printer manufacturer Epson for their textile print…

Lees meer