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Nessan Cleary: an introduction to large format finishing – Wild Format #2.14
There is a wide range of solutions available for large format finishing. In the Wild Format series journalist Nessan Cleary gives an overview of these solutions, from cutting to laminating and everything in between. Read his article on our articles page via this link.
Lees meerLaurel 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 meerHeidelberg Versafire CV digital printing system now also printing neon yellow
A splash of color: New neon yellow toner provides an eye-catching splash of color Function also retrofittable for older systems Bright party invitations, dazzling bills and posters, eye-catching advertising leaflets, even in short runs, with or without personalization, and still cost-effective – from now on, everything is possible! Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is now offering…
Lees meerSonja Angerer: It seemed like a good idea at the time – Wild Format 2.11
Large format prints are increasingly becoming the corner stone of any media campaign. Super format prints and car wraps are proven to get more attention than social media and TV ads. In the 11th article in the Wild Format article series Sonja Angerer takes a closer look at this trend and talks about solutions. Read…
Lees meerSonja Angerer: The secret of super fine inkjet drops – Wild Format #2.10
In the 10th article of the Wild Format series LFP and inkjet expert Sonja Angerer reveals the secret behind the very fine inkjet drops which make this print technology unique. In her article “The Art and Science of Very Fine Drops” she also explains that, although the average print buyer isn´t interested in technology, it…
Lees meerOcé researching new inkjet technology
Océ, together with the Technical University Eindhoven, the University of Twente and the Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter (FOM), will start developing new inkjet technology. The official start of the project ´Fundamental Fluid Dynamics Challenges in Inkjet Printing´ was 27 September in Venlo. Goal of the project is to get new insights into the…
Lees meerNessan Cleary: The basics of printheads – Wild Format #2.0
Inkjet heads are the heart of every inkjet printer. Read the 9th article in the Wild Format series about the different types of heads and how to control them. Read The Basics of printheads by Nessan Cleary on our articles page via this link.
Lees meerDigitally Printed Packaging Is Future
Fachpack Nuremberg (September 27th to 29th, 2016) saw 40,000 visitors and a growing demand for digital printing solutions. Already in 2015, digitally printed packaging has been accounting for 122 million sqm, and the number is expected to grow to around 520 million sqm through 2020. At least according to an estimation by Smithers Pira consultants quoted by Mondi at their…
Lees meerInkjet technology, this is only the beginning
The success of inkjet as digital print technology, see the enormous sales at drupa, causes a tsunami of new technology which proves that this is only the beginning. Not only Landa´s nano inks will decide the future of inkjet in the coming years. Companies such as Canon with their new UVGel inks and Xaar with…
Lees meer220,000 unique posters for Wallpaper
The 20 year anniversary of Wallpaper magazine will be celebrated grandly because thanks to HP. The history of those 20 years is being shown through 220,000 posters. Graphic designer Tony Brook, known for his work for brands such as Nike, Design Museum and Christie´s, has been asked by Wallpaper to make some exclusive designs for…
Lees meerPaul Lindström: how to do a wide format printing workflow – Wild Format 2.8
Automated workflow is a requirement for success in wide format printing. In the 8th article in the Wild Format series Paul Lindström suggests some basic principles for a good workflow. He talks about the role of standards such as ISO 9001 and which role quality guru W. Edwards Deming´s PDCA philosophy could have. Read his…
Lees meerSolar energy from inkjet printer?
The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne and Aalto University have found a way to print solar cells. These solar cells can be printed in any format. To make this possible they have developed a solvent for photovoltaic ink. This is the next step after scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology developed super…
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