Large Format/Sign
Sonja Angerer: The Importance of Media Selection – Wild Format #2.7
In the seventh article in the Wild Format series Sonja Angerer writes about the importance of choosing the right medium. The choice will not only influence cost price and quality of a wide format print, but also first impressions. Read her article on our articles page about the difference between PVC and non-PVC films, which…
Lees meerNessan Cleary: Wide Format Inkjet Basics – Wild Format #2.6
In the sixth article in the Wild Format series Nessan Cleary talks about the basics of wide format printing. He explains the difference between solvent and water based inks, the importance of UV curing and the difference between resolution and viewing distance. Read his article on our articles page via this link.
Lees meerNew printers/cutters in the Roland DG SG series
Roland DG announced two new eco solvent wide format inkjet printers/cutters in its TrueVIS range: the SG-300 and SG-540. Ideal for start-ups in the wide format production or for companies that want to extend their wide format offerings. The new TrueVIS SG series guarantees vibrant colours and a high gloss finish at a decent price.…
Lees meerFespa Africa: new printers, but, more importantly, new applications
Except for the introduction of the Roland LEF-300 UV object printer and the NSDS Nano Print Plus Screen printing machine, we will not find many product introductions at Fespa Africa. The emphasis of this Fespa will be on practical solutions for sign, display and digital printing. Read about the highlights of what to expect at…
Lees meerLaurel Brunner: Where to Start a wide format project: Wild Format #2.5
In the fifth article for the Wild Format series, Laurel Brunner gives some guidelines on how to start a successful Wild Format Project. She explains that success is not only dependent on technology, but also on the design, quality control, media and good business goals. Read here article here. This is the fifth article in…
Lees meerAgfa at SGIA Expo with new Anapurna LED wide format printer
Agfa Graphics will present its new 3.2 meter wide LED UV printer during the SGIA which will be held 14-16 September in Las Vegas. The Anapurna H3200i is available as sheetfed or roll-to-roll and combines productivity with perfect quality. Read more about this new model in the comprehensive Anapurna series in the press release below.…
Lees meerMimaki innovate colour management
Mimaki will release three new software products for the production of accurate, brilliant colours which will stand out in this increasingly colourful world. The company shows its innovative side with three new software solutions: Arista Textile Color Collection, Mimaki Profile Master 3 (MPM3) for powerful printer profiling and RasterLink6 version 5.0. All of these were…
Lees meerViscom 2016: Messe Frankfurt is the place where visual communication specialists will meet
At the start of November the Viscom visual trade show will take place in Frankfurt. All possible forms of visual communications, from print to digital displays will be shown. Viscom´s focus is on applications, but technology also has its place. We don´t expect many news, but the practical applications are sure to be worth a…
Lees meerPaul Lindström: Why ink matters – Wild Format #2/4
Colour and workflow expert Paul Lindström wrote the fourth article in the second series Wild Format articles. He discusses the importance of inks in wide format printing; he role of pigments, the difference between water based and solvent inks, dye sublimation and UV curable inks. This very interesting article can be read on our articles…
Lees meerFESPA Africa and Sign Africa the biggest African print events ever
Proof of the fact that Africa has become a real growth market and that digital print will play a very important role in this is the enormous interest in FESPA Africa and Sign Africa. From 7 to 9 September all halls of the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg will be filled with the latest developments…
Lees meerNessan Cleary: Industrial Revolution – Wild Format #2.3
In the third article in the second Wild Format series journalist and print expert Nessan Cleary explains why wide format printing is excellently suited to start an industrial revolution. The endless possibilities of materials and applications will reach every corner of the industry. Nessan also talks about the role of new inks and how 3D…
Lees meerWild Format 2.2 – Sonja Angerer: Into the Great Wild Open
Sonja Angerer, manager of Rrrabbitproductions, an editor´s office dedicated to technology, wrote an article in the Wild Format Series which could be a beginner´s guide to the digitally printed creative communications wonderland. With her experience in wide format print technology and her work as certified print designer she creates the link between design and technology…
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