Consumables

Conformable PVC-free film launched for vehicle wrapping by Hexis
French substrate specialist Hexis launched HXL-300, a PVC-free flexible substrate and over laminate suitable for vehicle wrapping, and other applications that demand a conformable film, at Fespa.

BioMedia strikes deal with Epson and extends its biodegradable banners at Fespa
A UK-based green substrate specialist gained global interest when it showed a biodegradable media for banners and display graphics at Fespa.

Epson, Eckart and others add sparkle to inkjet at Fespa
New techniques to produce metallic printing effects were out in force at Fespa, with a raft of ink and substrate innovations.

Agfa declares Aquajet star of Fespa and reveals DuPont Artistri ink deal
Agfa closed a successful Fespa by announcing it had formed a partnership with DuPont to use its Artistri ink in the Jeti AquaJet direct to textile printer, which was the centrepiece of the firm's...

New Falk & Ross range adds 'hoodie' options
Clothing specialist Falk & Ross is showcasing its full 2010 collection on stand 220 in Hall A2.
Sun Chemical unveils colour-safe screen ink for multiple substrates
Sun Chemical (A1/240) has launched SunPromo Universal, a UV-cured screen ink that works on multiple substrates and closely matches offset printed results.
Memcon launches low-profile LED range and double-sided spacer tape
Memcon (A1/384) has launched a range of slim, low-profile LEDs suited for membrane switch applications.

INX & Eckart to develop metallic inkjet inks
INX and Eckart have formed a partnership to bring metallic inkjet ink to market.

Neschen's colour-safe coatings in spotlight
Neschen is using Fespa 2010 to highlight its latest print textiles including Varitex, a polyester fabric that uses the company's Color Alliance (CA) coating.

JetMaster from Innova Art offers gallery wrap in a flat pack
Innova Art is showing its JetMaster display system at Fespa, which allows anyone to create a gallery wrap style print.