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Printing firms and photo labs that use dye-sublimation printing to produce “metal photo prints” for professional photographers and home decor should be aware that all pre-coated metal panels may not be equally durable. According to Henry Wilhelm, Director of Research at Wilhelm Imaging Research (WIR), “Very complex interactions take place between sublimation inks and the ink-receptive … Read more
At the Photokina “Imaging Unlimited” show in Cologne, Germany, leading manufacturers of inkjet photo papers and canvases for aqueous inkjet printers showcased their newest products. Most of these inkjet photo papers and canvas products were geared for fine-art printmakers and professional photographers who sell art and photographic prints that will last for generations. Some new materials … Read more
It’s not surprising that the SGIA Expo has become one of the largest printing trade shows in the U.S. This show floor features endless opportunities for print-business entrepreneurs who understand that “printing” today is about much more than putting words and pictures on paper. Digital printing is alive and well and enabling the production of … Read more
At SGIA Expo 2016, Canon U.S.A. previewed a new UVgel printing technology that they believe will be a game-changer for companies that print graphics on wide-format rolls of flexible media. According to Canon, UVgel will provide the large color gamut of solvent inks combined with the environmental benefits and safety profile of latex and UV inks. … Read more
During SGIA Expo September 14-16, Esko (Booth 954) will demonstrate innovative Esko workflow tools that can help wide-format graphics producers get more out of their equipment and personnel. Although the variety and volume of digitally produced signs and displays continues to grow, some graphics companies aren’t prepared to efficiently handle that growth. Many wide format … Read more
At Labelexpo Americas September 13-15, iSys Label will introduce the LUNA 850, a desktop label printer specifically for the small lot wine or beverage producers. Loaded with 8.5 x 11-inch (215.9mm x 279.4mm) sheets of die-cut wine label material, the LUNA 850 enables small and large wineries to bring beverage label printing in-house. Software supplied with … Read more
If your graphic communications company serves retailers, you may be interested in the retailing trends outlined in the “Frontier(less) Retail” report from The Innovation Group of J. Walter Thompson Intelligence. The report was produced in partnership with WWD (Women’s Wear Daily). Frontier(less) Retail – Executive Summary from J. Walter Thompson Intelligence According to Lucie Greene, worldwide director of The … Read more
New display design software from SA International (SAi) can help expand the range of products you can create with a wide-format flatbed inkjet printer and automated cutting equipment. SAi will demonstrate the software in their booth (#3250) at the 2016 SGIA Expo September 14-16 in Las Vegas. DisplayGenie streamlines the process of designing and creating freestanding … Read more
At SGIA Expo 2016, Kiian Digital (Booth 1171) will host live demonstrations of the sustainability of its vast portfolio of sublimation inks. The company’s advanced range of 12 specially engineered inks contain reduced or no hazardous chemicals. Visitors to the Kiian booth can watch live demonstrations of the sublimation production process, from a digital file … Read more
At Labelexpo Americas 2016, Durst will introduce the increased capabilities of its portfolio of inkjet label presses. Durst’s market-leading Tau 330 inkjet label press will be integrated with near-line pre- and post-press finishing solutions in cooperation with OMET, the world’s leader in flexographic printing presses. For the first time in the U.S., Durst will show the … Read more