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New Roland VersaUV LEF2-200 UV flatbed printer

Roland DG announces the launch of 20-inch LEF2-200 UV flatbed printer which inherits the VersaUV LEF series’ ability to print full-colour graphics and unique textures onto a vast array of materials and objects up to 3.94 inches thick. The added features of this new flatbed printer is that its ECO-UV inks cure instantly and stretch around corners and curves, making customizing or personalizing just about anything a breeze. Plus, enhancing CMYK graphics with premium gloss and matte finishes, White ink, or multiple layers of Clear ink are designed to create simulated 3D embossing, which has never been easier. The LEF2-200 includes improvements that make it easier to decorate everything from smart phone covers and plaques to giftware and personalized products.

MIMAKI introduces new 3D desktop
printer for signage and display applications

MIMAKI announces the launch of a new 3D printer, Mimaki 3DFF-222, designed for signage and display applications. The printer uses a plant-derived eco-plastic made from corn and potato starch and it can produce jigs and three-dimensional signage when used in combination with Mimaki’s range of LED UV flatbed printers. The new 3D printer co-branded with Sindoh, a manufacturer of 3D printers and multi-function printers based in South Korea, offers a wealth of benefits for sign and display printers. Mimaki 3DFF-222 is capable of inexpensively producing customised print jigs, which can be used to stabilise print quality when printing on flatbed direct-to-shape UV LED printers from the company’s UJF Series. Sign and display printers can now benefit with time and cost savings through efficient in-house manufacturing of colourful indoor signs and channel letters, which are 3D printed first and then decorated using Mimaki’s UV printers in LD mode.

New SAi software solutions set for launch at FESPA 2019

SA International (SAi) has earmarked FESPA Global Print Expo 2019 at Munich, which is scheduled to be organised from May 14-17, as the stage on which to unveil, for the first time in EMEA, new product innovations that will significantly benefit sign and display businesses seeking to boost creativity and increase throughput. At the show, SAi will demonstrate its very latest packages which provide added-value solutions that facilitate design to production operations and drive business growth for customers. Visitors to the company’s stand will have the opportunity to partake in informative one-to-one tutorials focusing on the feature-rich Flexi and EnRoute solutions, as well as the company’s Box & Display software, introduced for those looking to quickly and easily design custom cardboard boxes.

SAi announces launch of Sign Design Elements

To provide customers with added-value offerings that improve the way they work, SAi has announced the launch of Sign Design Elements, a comprehensive stock library of over six-and-a-half million downloadable assets for the sign industry. Available to customers accessing SAi software on subscription, Sign Design Elements comprises an ever-expanding collection of high-resolution images, logos, fonts, cut-ready vector illustrations, vehicle outlines and wraps, and metallic-ready files. With nearly 23,000 templates alone for global car and truck makes and models, the new portal is expected to prove particularly beneficial to those for whom vehicle wraps is a key application area. SAi Flexi software subscribers benefit from five free-of-charge downloads each month, with the opportunity to obtain a hundred more images or templates for just $15 per month via simple subscription add-on. The service is available to those on both annual and monthly plans and is easily accessible from the user’s SAi Cloud window.

Roland DG unpacks new
TrueVIS VG2 Series printer cutters

Roland DG Corporation has announced the launch of its second generation TrueVIS VG2 series 1625mm and 1371mm wide-format eco-solvent inkjet printer/cutters. With more than 40 exciting enhancements which deliver wide-ranging user benefits in terms of print quality and accuracy, cutting performance and same-day finishing productivity across a huge range of applications, the new VG2 series is designed to improve upon the already incredibly high standards set by the previous award-winning VG series. The new TrueVIS VG2 series is the obvious choice for busy PSPs looking for fast turnaround, with prints ready for lamination in as little as 6 hours. It’s now possible to print, laminate and apply graphics the same day with the reassurance of high-quality output and reliable installation, enabling print professionals to deliver against their customers’ expectations and to beat their competitors’ time to market.

RICOH announces new Pro TF6250 flatbed printer

RICOH announces the launch of new Pro TF6250 large-format UV flatbed printer of 2.5 x 1.3m, designed to help sign and display, graphic arts and industrial sectors with decoration, packaging, screen printing and personalisation. With this new printer, signage companies can harness a broad set of applications and unmatched flexible productivity. Pro TF6250 has true flatbed architecture, with a moving carriage and gantry, and an industry-leading production speed of up to 64.6 sq m/h. It delivers incredible media flexibility to accommodate substrates up to 110mm in thickness. LED technology keeps power consumption down and cures at low temperatures, allowing for use of thinner substrates without the risk of melting or warping.

GCC announces brand new laser tube

GCC has announced the introduction of GT Laser (GCC tube), a brand new OEM laser tube that combines the exceptional performance of a monolithic ceramic resonator with latest RF design into a single integrated package. Available in 80W/100W tubes for Spirit/Spirit LS/Spirit GLS/Spirit GLS Hybrid machines, GT Laser tub is backed by GCC and the result is a compact, efficient, and powerful laser with fast rise and fall time and great optical characteristics. For more information, visit www.GCCWorld.com.

XAAR announces debut of its 1201 printhead

XAAR has announced the debut of its XAAR 1201 printhead in a range of new printers launched at two recent exhibitions in China—DPES Huaqiao 2019 Print Expo at Huaqiao International Expo Center and APPPEXPO at National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). At both shows, a number of OEMs were displaying their XAAR 1201-based printers demonstrating a wide range of applications including UV flatbed, UV roll-to-roll, eco-solvent and textile printing. XXAR 1201 is a Thin Film Piezo Silicon MEMS technology printhead suitable for a wide range of industrial applications including graphics and textiles. With 1,280 nozzles and a capability to produce print with an apparent resolution of over 1,440 dpi, the new printhead delivers high print speed and high drop placement accuracy. As a versatile printhead compatible with different ink types, such as UV, eco-solvent, and aqueous inks, the XAAR 1201 perfectly supports customers engaging in diverse printing applications and requirements.XAAR announces debut of its 1201 printhead XAAR has announced the debut of its XAAR 1201 printhead in a range of new printers launched at two recent exhibitions in China—DPES Huaqiao 2019 Print Expo at Huaqiao International Expo Center and APPPEXPO at National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). At both shows, a number of OEMs were displaying their XAAR 1201-based printers demonstrating a wide range of applications including UV flatbed, UV roll-to-roll, eco-solvent and textile printing. XXAR 1201 is a Thin Film Piezo Silicon MEMS technology printhead suitable for a wide range of industrial applications including graphics and textiles. With 1,280 nozzles and a capability to produce print with an apparent resolution of over 1,440 dpi, the new printhead delivers high print speed and high drop placement accuracy. As a versatile printhead compatible with different ink types, such as UV, eco-solvent, and aqueous inks, the XAAR 1201 perfectly supports customers engaging in diverse printing applications and requirements.

AXYZ Automation Group introduces
its new Infinite multi-purpose CNC router

Following successful completion of a major rebrand and restructuring initiative, the recently constituted AXYZ Automation Group has announced the first of a planned series of new product innovations— AXYZ Infinite multi-purpose CNC router. This newly launched CNC router is built on the legacy of previous AXYZ machines in terms of outstanding build quality, reliability and higher productivity levels. With a fresh design concept and a number of optional machine enhancements, AXYZ Infinite is aimed at setting a new benchmark for machine configurability, flexibility and price/performance productivity.

Key design features of the AXYZ Infinite include a heavy-duty solid steel frame construction to accommodate more vigorous machine operation and a new carriage design that provides easier access for servicing. The machine can be configured with a choice of single, dual or triple routing/cutting heads, with a processing bed size of 3,251mm (width) by 15.24 metres (length). There is also a newly designed and more efficient dust extraction system to radically reduce clogging of the router and eliminate consequent unwanted and expensive machine downtime and an improved misting system that enables more efficient machine cooling and lubricating functions.

SUMMA launches new laser cutter focusing on textiles

Belgian manufacturer SUMMA has launched the L1810 laser cutter, advanced laser technology aimed at sportswear, apparel, swimwear, dye sublimation garments and technical textile markets. The new SUMMA cutting solutions is designed to perfectly serve the textile industry, similar as it has been serving the sign & digital market. The new SUMMA L1810, with its 1.8 m wide flatbed, is the first laser cutter introduced by SUMMA since the acquisition of CadCam Technology (CCT) in October 2018. The machine is part of the SUMMA L Series, equipped with enhanced features. SUMMA L1810 laser system is built to meet all the requirements for cutting textiles for sportswear. Processing sportswear involves sensitive and easily distorted textiles, the laser system uses contactless cutting, enabling users to process materials with high precision.

Brett Martin introducing new and
exclusive calibrated foam PVC sheet

Brett Martin, a specialist in the production of rigid plastic print media, will be presenting the latest addition to its leading Foamalux Foam PVC range alongside its extensive transparent sheet ranges at FESPA Global Print Expo 2019, which is scheduled to organize from May 14-17 at Munich in Germany. One of the world’s leading and most extensive brands of foam PVC sheet, Foamalux has a deserved reputation for quality and performance in signage, display and print. UV stable and suitable for digital printing, Foamalux White is Brett Martin’s bright white, direct-to-print PVC substrate available in thicknesses from 1-24mm. Foamalux Colours, one of the leading coloured Foam PVC sheets available on the market, is available in a vibrant palette of 15 colours as standard.

DuPont launches a new formulation
for Clear DuPont Tedlar film

DuPont Electronics & Imaging continues its commitment to innovation with the launch of a new formulation for Clear DuPont Tedlar film for a variety of indoor and outdoor graphics and signage applications. This new film from the company is designed for indoor and outdoor durability with extreme UV protection and cleanability to help remove common graffiti, stickers and other debris. Even the harshest chemical cleaners won’t damage the film. Durability and quality are key factors for many customers considering large permanent or semi-permanent installations in their business or community. A case in point, last year one of the largest installations including Clear DuPont Tedlar was completed for the new Buffalo Children’s Hospital in New York.

Roland DG introduces its first direct-to-garment printer

Roland DG Corporation has announced a newly engineered VersaSTUDIO BT-12 desktop direct-to-garment printer for printing directly on cotton-based products. Built for on-demand personalisation, the new BT-12, which will be available from April 2019, is ideal for businesses looking for new revenue opportunities by offering an engaging in-store experience for their customers. VersaSTUDIO BT-12 is an easy-to-use A4 size printer that prints full colour graphics including photos, logos and text directly on a wide variety of cotton-based items, such as T-shirts, tote bags and textile interior decoration products.

The printer’s compact size and affordable pricing enables businesses to offer personalisation services with a low initial investment and in locations where space is limited, including shopping malls, kiosks, apparel stores, hotel gift shops and tourist destinations, and even at events.

ColorByte releases latest software Cut-it-Out!

ColorByte Software, a leading software developer of RIP software and productivity tools for large format printing, announced the release of its latest technology called Cut-it-Out! This new option adds automated cutting to ColorByte’s flagship products, ImagePrint R.E.D. and ImagePrint Black, and can be used with any Graphtec cutting plotter. With Cut-it-Out!, each cut is performed in the optimal order to maintain the integrity of the page so you get a perfect cut on every object, every time. Users have the ability to control the unique hanger system as well as specify square corners, rounded corners or ovals. The ability to cut vinyl has been around for a long time. But what ColorByte has dome is used the same cutting hardware to turn large-format printer into a mini-lab.

CADlink announces updated Digital Factory v10 OKI Edition

CADlink has announced the updated Digital Factory OKI Edition RIP software, which is designed as new advancement for OKI uses to manage print production workflows. The latest build of the software includes newly engineered custom printer drivers along with modified colour profiles. It also now supports a wider variety of OKI printers than ever before. The new driver architecture optimises RIP and print speeds that can reduce job processing times by up to 2-3 times and also provides incredibly vibrant colours that also include rich black reproduction. Digital Factory v10 OKI Edition includes a complete feature set not found in many driver-based print solutions or other RIP software packages including automated white toner handling that provides amazing print results on dark substrates of many types. Printer support has also been extended as the range or printers includes: C3xx Series, C6xx, C7xx, C8xx Series, C843 Series, C8432WT, Pro 7411WT, Pro 9420WT, C911, C931, C941, C942, Pro 9431 Series, Pro 9541 Series, Pro 9542 Series, Pro 9541WT.

GCC announces new JV-240UV for varnishing solution

GCC has announced the launch of a new JV-240UV, one of the most affordable digital spot varnish UV printers with highest texture and glossy capability. This newly launched GCC spot varnish sprinter provides clear and shiny finish and tactile sensation to printed image which upgrade the design to a premium look and increase perceived value. Designed with extensive work area alongside the CCD module, GCC JV-240UV can accommodate commonly used sheet format with automated scaling and rotation calibration, which simplify the operation and optimise the production. The GCC JV-240UV is a perfect tool for customisation and short-run printing. For more information, visit: www.gccworld.com.

Fastest ever eco-solvent printer from Mehta Cad Cam

Mehta Cad Cam has announced the launch of the fastest ever RasterJet 3180N eco-solvent printer equipped with the latest EPSON 3200 printhead 2.5 pL. The new printer runs at the speed of 500 sq ft/hr. The printhead is of low cost and capable to produce higher resolution than EPSON DX5. RasterJet 3180N is made of a robust and heavy duty structure frame. For more information, contact Mehta Cad Cam Systems at: 9227985764 and 9227678044.

FUJIFILM launches Acuity
LED 40 Series of flatbed printers

FUJIFILM announces the launch of its newest Acuity series offering customers added flexibility, increased sustainability and enhanced print quality. These newly launched Acuity LED 40 series of flatbed printers are built on the success of Acuity Select 20 and on the company’s expertise in LED curing that dates back to the launch of the Acuity LED 1600 seven years ago. The new printers mark the first time that LED-curing printers have been made available within the Acuity flatbed range. Built on award-winning grey-scale piezoelectric printing and inherits state-of-the-art technology developed for higher volume printers to ensure exceptional levels of quality, Acuity LED 40 Series are ideal for both growing mid-volume PSPs, and existing Acuity customers who want to upgrade, the series provides production capacity of up to 15,000 sq m/year, at the speeds of up to 53 sq m per hour.