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Paul Lindström: Installation tips for large format printers
Anyone who needs to install a large format printer for the first time needs to take into account the special circumstances a printer of that size requires. In #19 of the Wild Format Series journalist, ISO and CMS specialist Paul Lindström lists them all. His article can be read on our articles page via this link,…
Lees meerVirtual Reality fun for two?
New technology such as VR inspires inventors in the craziest ways. Dating app Tinder has shown its CES Tender VR, a hardly to be taken seriously prototype of a VR device in which two dating candidates can get to know each other in a virtual environment. It is doubtful that the Tinder VR will be…
Lees meerOffsetOnDemand: the new Koori Lithrone GX44RP
Komori has introduced a new OffsetOnDemand offset press. The Lithrone GX44RP is a full colour duplex press which is not only remarkable for its level of automation, but also for its maximum paper size of 840x1150mm. Thanks to the special gripper system the maximum print area is also remarkable, 820x1140mm. The automation with the KHS-AI…
Lees meerNew Avery Dennison Clearintent™ portfolio enables sustainability improvements
As part of its ambitious 2025 sustainability goals, Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials has created a new portfolio designed to enable customers choose products that can help to make a positive environmental impact. Xander van der Vlies, director sustainability, Avery Dennison Europe, said that the ClearIntent™ portfolio is about working with converters and brand…
Lees meerWine bottle through the letterbox
London start-up Garçon Wines designed a wine bottle which fits through the letterbox. The bottle has a contents of 750ml and looks like a classic bordeaux bottle, but is thinner and longer to fit through a letterbox. Founders of the start-up came up with the idea when a wine-loving friend complained that it was difficult…
Lees meerInnovative decorations
At Heimtextil, the largest international tradeshow for home and contract textiles, HP showed its first complete latex printed lounge. The lounge is a cooperation between two of the world´s leading companies in wall decoration: New York´s Flavor Paper and Robin Sprong Wallpapers from Cape Town. HP prints on various flexible coated and uncoated materials, including…
Lees meerChange of direction for graphic industry in the Netherlands
ING Bank is positive about the graphic industry in the Netherlands, according to a recently published report. After years of decline, turnover increased in 2016 (expected to be 1.5%). Production increased even more (3%). Because of a general positive trend in the Dutch market, production is expected to remain stable in 2017. The number of…
Lees meerTextures and varnish also digital
Inkjet production printers offer added value thanks to an increasing number of finishings. Apart from varnishing and metallic print it is now possible to print textures. Traditionally textures were produced by embossing, but production printers from Domino, Landa and Director Color Systems can do this digitally. For the growth market of luxury labels this is…
Lees meerHeimtextil Frankfurt in pictures: The first mayor show for digital printing in 2017
Heimtextil is most important international trade fair for home and contract textiles. In the last few years, it has also become a “place-to-be” for the digital textile printing industry. Digital print expert and contributing editor for blokboek.com Sonja Angerer visited this important event and made the photo impression below. Heimtextil trade show is annually held…
Lees meerAgfa Graphics introduces new Jeti Ceres RTR3200 LED high-speed roll-to-roll printer for mid- to high-end applications
Responding to the needs of high-output printing service providers, Agfa Graphics is proud to announce the launch of its dedicated roll-to-roll printer with UV LED curing, extremely rapid results and stunning image quality on a wide variety of flexible media. The engine’s optional white printing features and primer capability can be combined, for a new…
Lees meerApple surpasses Microsoft, Google wins
Windows is no longer the leading operating system for PCs, tablets and smartphone, as predicted by Gartner. In 2016 Windows was most used, but from 2017 this will change and iOS and OSX will prevail. It must be said that this is a somewhat symbolic victory, because Google is by far the winner. Of the…
Lees meerDesign your own Vespa via print advertisement
The Italian scooter brand Vespa has made a very special advertisement. Using augmented reality readers can scan the advertisement via an app on their smart phones or iPads and see a 3D visualisation of a scooter. Especially neat is the fact that the consumer can choose options to create their own ideal Vespa. They can…
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