Arlon introduces opaque matte white calendered film
Newly unwrapped DPF 4300 from Arlon is an opaque matte white calendered film of 86 micron with removable adhesive. It features with multipurpose clean removable film for an ‘easy on’ and ‘easy off’ applications. Also, it offers flexibility as well as high opacity for covering previous graphics up to three layers. DPF 4300 also provides good resistance to scuffing, tearing and abrasion to help protect graphics. The film is available in 54 inch x 50 yards. DPF 4300 is one of many new removable films that Arlon has recently released and is a great addition to the company’s Removable Digital Line.
New 126-inch SID Mercury printer
Paradigm Imaging Group introduces brand new 126-inch SID Mercury printer. The printer is available in 4-6 colour options and it boasts of the print speeds up to 807 sq ft per hour. A long-standing mainstay in the wide-format printer market, the SID Mercury is a well-built production powerhouse, utilising proven Seiko printhead technology for dynamic colours and excellent outdoor durability. Other key features of the printer include the possession of 4 or 6 Seiko printheads with 1020 nozzles, 35 picoliters. Producing print resolution up to 720 dpi, maximum print area of SID Mercury would turn out up to 126 inches.
Marabu launches its
first water-based ink
TexJet DX-SHE (Sublimation-Hybrid-Epson) is the first water-based ink introduced by Marabu, broadening its MaraJet line. Suitable for both transfer and direct digital printing, this newly unpacked ink is developed specifically for commercial sublimation printers. Possible applications are varied, ranging from soft signage, flags and banners, to sports apparel, fashion and fine art prints.
TexJet combines Marabu’s high quality inks with brilliant colour options and excellent fastness to make this an undeniable first choice in textile decoration. Specific features of the ink include intense colours and deep rich blacks, outstanding light, wash and perspiration fastness, excellent print quality and others.
Caldera V9 RIP sets new standards for colour and
transparency control
N ew edition of Caldera V9 RIP software harnesses the latest version of the Adobe print engine, APPE 2.5, to deliver additional productivity features and refinements. Enhanced colour options, improved transparency handling and faster previewing join with practical additions to provide Caldera’s worldwide user base with the broadest functionality available in the market. Recognising the need for increased control over the print environment, Caldera V9 brings two significant updates to its already advanced Spooler module.
Significant developments in colour control and correction in Caldera V9 have specifically been engineered to save time and improve accuracy. Amongst these there is the ability to make last minute adjustments to contrast, luminosity and colour balances within the main print window, avoiding the need to jump between modules for minor alterations.
ColorJet India launches grand-format ColorJet Impala UV 3200 printer
A product of ColorJet India Ltd’s strong R&D (now govt recognised), ColorJet Impala UV 3200 with a print width upto 3.3 m is based on Polaris printheads. With print speeds of upto 990 sq ft/hr where 8-pass hi-fidelity prints run at 200 sq ft/hr in various configurations including 6 colours with ‘white’ sitting on a heavy duty industrial grade structure, when coupled with the lowest cost of ownership in its class. ColorJet Impala UV 3200 is now considerably a must-have for all major print vendors.
Unique features of ColorJet Impala UV 3200 include brilliant, repeatable colour that is visually popping. The printer easily handles two 64 inch rolls at a time and it does precise front to back register to backlit prints. Also, it handles heavy media loads and possesse dual UV systems with shutter controls. This product is available for sampling and demonstration with prior notice at ColorJet’s facilities in Noida.
For further info contact: Ashish Misra at:
ashish@apsom.com
Nazdar releases Lyson 7470
Designed for superior performance on fluted polypropylene materials, Nazdar has introduced Lyson 7470 series ink for use in UV digital flatbed printers. Primary use of this new ink includes POP displays, durable graphics and billboard banners where flexibility and adhesion is of primary importance. Nazdar 7470 series is considered to be the best ink available with respect to adhesion and durability on fluted polypropylene and it will change people’s perception about digital large-format printing.
Popular POP substrates, such as styrene, Sintra, Dibond and foamboard, exhibit good performance with Lyson 7470 series available in one-liter and five-liter bottles. In addition, this newly unpacked ink is formulated for use in flexible applications and exhibits excellent resistance to edge chipping when used with a knife or router cutter.
Sun Sign & Technologies introduces new Starflex
self-adhesive vinyl
Delhi-based Sun Sign & Technologies has introduced a new Starflex adhesive vinyl, which is designed for excellent print results in both outdoor and indoor decorations. This new self-adhesive vinyl from the house of reputed and reliable signage media brand Starflex is featured with unique characteristics that include heat, water and UV resistance. This soft PVC film is of 100 micron thickness, available in different widths, such as 1.02 m, 1.27 m, 1.52 m and 2 m; and length of 50 m rolls.
This newly unpacked vinyl is assured for two years shelf life with one year warranty under normal use and conditions. The product is available in white gloss/matt, clear gloss/matt with white/grey back. Adhesive used on the vinyl is polyacrylate and permanent.
For further information, contact: Sun Sign & Technologies at: 11-47506050, 47506031
or e-mail: sunsigntechnologies@gmail.com
Epson introduces SureColor
SC-S30600 printer
Eco-friendly, economical and designed from the ground up to offer such efficiencies at a lowest total cost of ownership, Epson introduces its 64-inch SureColor SC-S30600 printer. This new roll-fed printer sets a new price/performance ratio in the highly competitive signage market. Epson builds this printer on the success of its wide-format printer range for signage and POS applications.
Epson SC-S30600 is designed suitably to produce a wide range of applications right from posters, signs, banners, backlit panels and POS materials to vehicle wraps, interior decorations and exhibition displays. Then printer is compatible with a wide range of roll media, allowing users to print reliably and cost-effectively on vinyl, PVC and clear film, photographic paper and a range of popular banner substrates.
Innovative New media for
pre-fitted stand systems
Ideally suitable for use with pre-fitted stand systems, Neschen introduces new Solvoprint Easy Dot 100 solution. Featuring a ‘dot-shaped’ adhesive coating of the media helps stand builders apply digitally printed self-adhesive graphics quickly and easily - without the need for a squeegee. Even untrained users can achieve bubble and wrinkle-free results with this new media. The air channels between the dots allow the foil to be re-positioned if necessary on almost all surfaces.
Solvoprint Easy Dot 100 is simple to remove after the event as it leaves no adhesive residue. The media is printable with solvent-based, UV-curable and latex inks. PE-liner makes for perfectly flat positioning in the printer. Both the glossy and matt varieties of the film offer convincing print quality and brilliant colours and no additional protective film is required when used indoors.
LexJet unpacks fully transportable graphic
Infinium, the industry’s first fully transportable graphic, from LexJet is a unique media with laminate and adhesive built into one conformable material. This media is compatible with low-solvent, solvent, latex and UV curable printers and can be applied virtually to any surface, including irregular surfaces and curves.
‘Fully transportable’ means that one can print the same material with the same image on the same printer for use in multiple applications using this special media called Infinium. In fact, Infinium is not a paper, not a film and not a transfer material, it’s a clear material that can be reverse printed and applied face down on the substrate using either water, heat or a primer, depending on the application whether it’s a temporary or permanent graphic.
Avery unrolls Facade Film for paint replacement
As an answer to the needs of the growing paint replacement market, Avery Dennison Graphics and Reflective Solutions introduces a new Façade Film. Functional and aesthetic benefits of the durable self-adhesive films for both surface protection and decorative effects are making them a practical alternative to liquid paints – indoors and outdoors – on residential and office buildings, warehouses or others.
Avery Façade Film is a highly durable and dimensionally stable/shrink-resistant cast self-adhesive film formulated particularly for architectural refurbishment projects. In order to meet the increasing needs of this segment, the film is available in a wide choices of standard colours viz. RAL, Pantone, NCS and BCS, Metallic, and in Gloss, Lustre and matt finishes. It can also be ordered in custom colour matches via Avery Dennison Colour Matching Service for corporate environments or personalisation.
Intelicoat Technologies expands product line with new ink
Introduction of Magic brand ink has expanded the existing line of InteliCoat Technologies’ products. Formulated to deliver ultimate performance and image quality, the new ink enables highly accurate colour reproduction and superior print longevity. These inks are an exact match for existing Magic profiles and are compatible with all brands of inkjet media, delivering the flexibility to print on a long array of coated and uncoated substrates.
Magic inks are manufactured to the highest standards specifically for Canon imagePROGRAF and Roland eco-solvent printers as these water-resistant inks require no flushing..
3M introduces Brushed Black Metallic Scotchprint wrap film
Being selected in the recent ‘Wrap Battle: 1080 Contest’ in which fans were asked about the product to vote for their favourite new colour and finish on Facebook, 3M Commercial Graphics announces the introduction of the new colour/finish combination to its Scotchprint Wrap Film Series 1080 – Brushed Black Metallic. More than 500 fans of 3M Commercial Graphics casting their votes, made Brushed Black Metallic emerging as the clear winner among the nine contenders.
The Brushed Black Metallic film creates a very tough, aggressive look that really pops in the light. Following the addition of this new film, Scotchprint Wrap Film Series 1080 now has 34 head turning films in carbon fiber, brushed metal, matte and high gloss. This film series 1080 makes a distinctive statement, providing industry-leading features and benefits that allow users to get the look just right. Additionally, the film is also backed by the 3M MCS Warranty.
Starflex SHD-40 backlit from
Sun Sign & Technologies
A high quality media with fabric in it, newly introduced Starflex SHD-40 backlit from Sun Sign & Technologies possesses 40x40 yarn count which does not allow to see through the texture of fabric inside. So is the reason why this product’s printing quality is rated to be more than excellent. Starflex SHD-40 backlit is mainly used for indoor applications such as departmental stores, shopping malls, subways and airports.
Hongqiao International Airport and Qindao International Airport in China nominated Starflex SHD-40 backlit to be used for display ads. In addition, perfume and cosmetic companies like Loreal, Christian Dior and Lancome have also opted the backlit product for indoor applications. JCDecaux has chosen the product for incredible ads in Shanghai.
For more info, contact: Sun Sign & Technologies at 011-47506050, 47506031 or e-mail: sunsigntechnologies@gmail.com
CADlink Technology Corp releases EngraveLab Version 9
Enhancing the latest production capabilities in laser as well as rotary engraving markets, CADlink Technology Corporation introduces EngraveLab V9 to provide substantial design, text and layout features. The software is a perfect companion product to most commercially available engravers that provide services to the awards, ADA signage, custom badges/nameplates and fast-growing laser engraving personalisation markets.
Known for its precise precision and high-speed file processing times, EngraveLab provides unmatched quality and production workflow solutions. This software is available in a variety of different package configurations as per the need on the solutions. Some special features of EngraveLab V9 include Corel, Illustrator and PhotoShop.
Fisher Textiles adds new product in its dye sublimation and UV printing line
Addition of the new styles 1010 Element and GF 7110 X-Out to its line of fabrics has expanded Fisher Textiles’ dye sublimation and UV printing materials. 1010 Element is Fisher’s newest awning fabric, excellent at withstanding the elements of outdoors. It is 8.5 oz/sq yd, 60 inches and 100 percent polyester. In addition to awnings, the printing material is suitable for street pole banners and patio furniture. It is very sturdy, whiter and more cost effective than the company’s other awning fabrics. It has been tested in accordance with several methods for water repellency and produced fantastic results.
GF 7110 X-Out is 6.7 oz/sq yd, 110 inches wide and comparable to Fisher’s style GF 4100 Sheeting although unlike GF 4100, GF 7110 can be sublimated. This base fabric is polyester with viscose/rayon flocking. Exclusive applications of the fabric include block-out liner and opaque single-sided banners.
Mimaki introducing world’s fastest dye sublimation printer
After the recent introduction of Mimaki TS34, Mimaki has updated its product line with the launch of the world’s fastest sublimation inkjet printer along with a new ink. Designed to enhance productivity for the textile, apparel and soft signage markets, this newly unpacked Mimaki TS500-1800 printer and new Sb300 sublimation ink are expected to be released in April 2012.
The TS500-1800 features a number of new capabilities that makes its stand out. The printer runs at a maximum speed for sublimation paper at 150 sq m/h. It uses newly developed printheads that achieve a maximum speed in 4-6 colour mode. And the new Sb300 dye-sublimation ink offers an attractive price point, dries quickly and produces brilliant colours– blue, magenta, yellow, black, light blue and light magenta.
Condé offers updated crystal decorating system
New and improved version of CrystalMPrints crystal decorating system from Condé Systems utilises the recently introduced GO UNO printer, specialised papers and a swing-away heat press to create full colour, photographic quality crystal gifts and awards for special occasions such as sporting events, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and graduations.
Since the previous CrystalMPrints was capable of producing only clear-backed awards, this new system is designed to churn crystal awards with a clear or white backing via paper choices that include Hard Surface I (self-weeding clear film), Hard Surface II (clear film) and LaserMPrints Crystal Paper (white backing). GO UNO is the first and only LED printer with 11x17 inch media output specifically built and certified for heat transfer papers.
Walls+Forms unveils innovative
in-store display system
Texas-based Walls+Forms Inc, an innovator in displays, wall systems and signage, introduces Scopic, a system that telescopes to provide maximum flexibility in height and width to cater to all store environments and in store policy restrictions. This allows greater viewing of consumer activity. Versatile in application, Scopic can be configured to accommodate almost any display requirement.
Applications of Scopic run the gamut from pallet and bulk product displays to posters, exhibitions, and window displays; shelf and hangsell displays; wall and aisle floor displays; dump bin displays; brochure, literature, and gift card displays; ceiling displays. It offers solutions for retailers in gaming, home entertainment, food and beverage, auto, pet, pharmacy, grocery, convenience store, clothing, footwear, etc.
Value Vinyls unpacks new line of PET scrimless products
A new line of PET scrimless products from Value Vinyls are designed to create eye catching graphics. Rio PET Sign Media has an extremely smooth matte finish, which is compatible with screen printing, digital printing and pressure sensitive lettering. This material is intended for long-term indoor and short-term outdoor displays and engineered to provide low-curl and vibrant prints when producing hemless signs.
Applications of Rio PET include banners, banner stands, retail/aisle banners, POP and outdoor banners. Rio PET 16 oz Opaque Ultra Smooth, printable on one or two sides, is the only latex ink compatible PET material available. Rio PET 13 oz Backlit is another media in the line that can be printed on one side and is engineered to provide a high quality and vibrant print when back lit. Rio PET 13 oz Grey Back can be printed on one side and featured a grey back for a more economical choice to minimise image show through.
SIIT GX 3M inks introduced
Seiko I Infotech Inc (SIIT) and 3M Commercial Graphics have introduced SIIT GX 3M inks, which are vibrant, flexible coloured and made for use in the Seiko I Infotech Color Painter H series printers. Designed for printing on many 3M brand opaque, translucent and reflective graphic films, the newly unpacked inks can be applied on or to fleet and vehicle graphics, indoor and outdoor signs and promotional display items.
SIIT GX 3M solvent inks have excellent conformability and are available in eight rich colours, which include cyan, magenta, yellow, black, light cyan, light magenta and two shades of white. The inks are suitable for graphic films applied on compound curves, corrugations and riveted and flat surfaces, offering outstanding versatility to users.
Mimaki launches JV400 family
inkjet printers
A latex printer and a revolutionary solvent/UV printer from Mimaki Engineering Co Ltd set a new standard in the marketplace. These two new printers support the company’s commitment in bringing truly innovative and productive products. The JV400 product line achieves faster print speed and higher print quality without compromise. JV400-130/160LX features with newly developed environmental friendly latex ink. And JV400-130/160SUV is a revolutionary inkjet printer, blending the flexibility of solvent printing with the durability of UV-cured inks.
Both the printers deliver maximised performance with Mimaki’s user-friendly RasterLink6 RIP enabling three ink layers in one pass with white and colour inks. JV400-130/160LX supports six colours plus white and is world’s first latex printer using white ink, increasingly required in the signage market. JV400-130/160SUV prints in four colours (CMYK) at speeds of up to 18 sq m/hour. This truly unique printer combines the flexibility of solvent with the durability of UV-cured inks using newly developed Mimaki inks.
Aslan’s removable etch glass films for temporary decorations
Glass decoration films, which are normally temporary, always have problems while removing. As a solution to such problem, specialist self-adhesive film producer Aslan introduces two new easily removable etch glass films. Aslan DFR 300 is a polymeric PVC film with a fabulous etch glass effect. Compatible with all solvent, eco-solvent, UV and Latex inks, this digitally printable etch vinyl is available in 1370x50 m rolls.
And Aslan ER 150 is a glass effect film that offers the advantage of being shrink resistant. So, it allows for great looking long-term applications that remove easily and leave no residue. This product is non-printable and is offered at 126 x50 m. Both the films have a thickness of around 160 µm and to be applied dry.
Mehta Cad Cam introduces
ETAN Series of fibre laser
marking machine
After the successful launch of its CO2 laser cutting systems and CNC routers, Mehta Cad Cam Systems Pvt Ltd now introduces ETAN fibre laser marking machine. Assembled with high-quality parts made of the world’s most fibre source from the UK, the ETAN Series is designed to provide a fast, flexible and efficient way to permanently mark a wide variety of materials such as metals, plastics, ceramics, silicon, etc. The machine is featured with first and last pulse equally usable, bitmap marking compatible, high repeatability/stability design and others. ETAN fibre laser is up to 10 times more energy efficient than traditional YAG or CO2 laser systems. Consuming little to no energy while in sleep mode, this fiber laser machine has no optics to adjust or align and no lamps to adjust. Applications competent with ETAN fibre lasers include logos, graphics, metal and plastic marking, barcodes, etc.
For more info, contact: 09227985724/09227985719 or email at: lasermarking@mehtaindia.com
Mimaki adds new feature to its UJF 3042 desktop flatbed printer
Bringing more capability to desktop LED UV inkjet printing, Mimaki has introduced new features to its UJF-3042HG desktop flatbed printer. Maximum height for printing materials is expanded to 150 mm and applicable ink colours are six-colour plus white by adding two ink slots. This printer can print directly on A3 media (420 x 297 mm). Also, it is capable to print on substrates that are impossible to use in a conventional model. The range of printable substrates, including plastic, metals and wood, continues to grow and to boost business opportunities.
Small environmental footprint of UJF-3042HG is another differentiating factor, which signifies long-life, low power consumption LED curing. With the introduction of the UJF-3042HG, not only are thicker substrates supported, but also two print channels have been added to support 6-colour printing plus white and clear inks.