ColorGATE digital set to introduce next gen Version 6
Leading colour management major ColorGATE Digital has set time to introduce completely overhauled next generation production solutions: Version 6 with pioneering new features. The product to hit the market in mid-November will further enhance digital large-format printing or screen printing, outdoor production or interior design, pre-printing or fine-art reproduction.
An equally important technical innovation in Version 6 is the Ink Saver option.
Sophisticated algorithms for the calculation of the colour separation guarantee a substantial reduction in the amount of ink used, particularly for vividly coloured production processes, without any loss in quality, even under the most intense scrutiny.
Yupo Octopus Clear launched
Rational Business Corporation (P) Ltd (RBCPL), one of the leading manufacturers cum distributors of stationary and a renowned leader in the Indian signage industry, has announced the launch of Yupo Octopus Clear adhesive paper in the subcontinent’s market.
This new Octopus Clear paper sticks on clean, dry smooth surfaces like glass, acrylic, PVC and aluminium. The product is optically clear, removable and reusable. Also this waterproof paper is suitable for UV curable screen and inkjet printing. Asia’s dynamic printing and media industry—particularly the Indian market—is recognised for its outstanding growth potential and for being a home to millions of discerning consumers.
The expanded range of RBCPL products will demonstrate the expertise in paper industry appealing to consumers across all sectors of the market. Major applications of Octopus Clear include point of sale, poster, signs, POP, promotional cards, etc.
Inca launches print-run controller software
The convenience of automating the scheduling and collation of versioned jobs is now seamless on Inca Digital wide-format printers with the launch of the Inca Print Run Controller (PRC) software module. With high-speed printing rates making digital production more versatile and profitable, PRC allows users to schedule the print order and produce print jobs quickly and simply to prevent RIP and workflow bottlenecks, streamline production, reduce operator error and reduce post-print collation requirements.
“The introduction of PRC is another change in the capabilities of the margin for error”, says Linda Bell, CEO, Inca adding that the software module is ideal for users of Inca Onset, S20 and Spyder machines where speed no longer has to be sacrificed when variable images and versioning are incorporated into a print run.
Arlon print media available in short rolls
Arlon, a leader in manufacturing and marketing of high-quality pressure sensitive cut vinyl, flexible substrates, print media films and so on, has announced the availability of new short roll print media products. The company wants to provide its customers with the option to buy shorter rolls and have the ability to buy what they need.
The new short roll products available in 54”x 20 yards are DPF 6000XRP and DPF 6000X Cast Vehicle Wrap Vinyl and Series 3220/3230 Overlaminate. And also in the range include DPF 2400 Printable Reflective Vinyl (48.5”x 10 yards) and Series 3200 Optically Clear Overlaminate (54”x10 yards). The company’s new line of short roll products is a strategic move to understand the customers’ needs to minimise their investment.
Hexis stages new cast vinyl at viscom, Paris
Recent viscom sign show in Paris previewed two new cast vinyl series for car wrapping applications. The new HX30000 series saw the addition of 2 Variochrome versions presented with demos on an Aston Martin DBRS9 GT3 race car. The 2 shade shift colours, a mother-of-pearl white and an iridescent purple, are cast vinyl films with colour variable pigments carrying a solvent-based adhesive and a structured PE liner with Hex’Press technology that allows convenient air egress during application.
Arlon launches new website
Arlon, manufacturer and marketer of a wide array of high-quality products for digital imaging and signage, has launched a new website www.arlon.com. New and improved areas on the website include: registered distributor and end-user portals specifically designed to meet their needs, ICC Profile Database, added colour charts and scrolling bars for cut graphics and flexible substrate products, an application image gallery, a search tool and much more.
Holly Szychowski, director of marketing communication, Arlon stated, “Our new website was created 100 percent based on our end-users’ needs. He further added that Arlon is very excited about the new site and feels that it will be a great tool for their customers.
RBCPL extends eco-solvent ink line
Rational Business Corporation (P) Ltd (RBCPL) has added new range of eco-solvent inks in 440-ml cartridges suitable for Mimaki, Roland and Mutoh printers. These new inks have superior weather resistant and light fastness quality significant for outdoors.
The ink line supports variable-sized droplet technology and makes sure the highest levels of quality and durability. Finest particle and micro-filter grading technology in these new inks lengthen the life span of printhead. Apart from quality colour, superior bleed control and complete edge acuity, RBCPL inks are branded for quick drying and quick fixation on various media.
HumanEyes partners with Gerber
HumanEyes and Gerber Scientific Products have announced their partnership where HumanEyes’ latest Producer3D technology is paired with the latter’s new Solara ionTM flatbed wide-format UV inkjet printer. The integration of HumanEyes’ latest software and Gerber’s fixed picoliter and low temperature Cold Fire Cure™ delivers high-quality, direct-to-lens lenticular results.
Gerber Solara ion is a result of the continued dedication to the global sign making and digital graphic printing industries. After thorough customer research and years of technological development, the Solara ion can now offer the next level of service and product offerings with the implementation of HumanEyes’ Producer3D technology.
SGIA announces 2009 Product of the Year winners
The annual SGIA Product of the Year awards honouring the outstanding products in digital imaging world were announced and showcased at the Golden Image Gallery during the recent SGIA Expo 2009 held from October 7-9, 2009 in New Orleans.
The award winning companies with their products included Digital Inks: Roland DGA Corporation; RIP Software and Proofing Software: Caldera Graphics; Media—Paper: Ultraflex Systems Inc; Media—Vinyl: Dreamscape; Media—Films: Xcel Products Inc; Media—Textile: Vapor Apparel/Source Substrates; Media—Rigid: Rochling Engineering Plastics Ltd; Business or Other Workflow Software: Nazdar SourceOne; Finishing—Laminates, Adhesives, Films, Coatings: FLEXcon; Finishing—Equipment: Maverick Innovations, Inc. dba Extreme Graphics—The Wraptor; Poster Size: Roland DGA Corporation; Rigid Substrate UV <$200K MSRP: Océ Display Graphics Systems; Rigid Substrate UV >$200 MSRP: Océ Display Graphics Systems; Grand-Format Roll-to-Roll—Solvent & Latex inks: Roland DGA Corporation; Grand Format Roll-to-Roll—UV cure ink: Durst Image Technology US LLC and Direct-to-Garment Inkjet Printers: Kornit Digital.