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Waldo installs UK’s first ThermoFlexx 80-D imager
Pre-press house Waldo has boosted its output capacity after installing the UK’s first Xeikon ThermoFlexx 80-D digital flexo plate imager.

Digital plays star role in astro art
When Chris Baker decided he could make his serious astronomy hobby help to pay for itself, it was natural that he’d turn to digital printing.

Antalis launches Graham & Brown and in-house wallcovering ranges
Antalis UK is moving further into the wallcovering media market with the simultaneous launch of an in-house range and one by traditional wallpaper company Graham & Brown.

Veika to launch new Decojet textures at Fespa
Lithuanian manufacturer Veika is set to unveil additions to its Decojet product range next year.

Heidelberg outlines Drupa focus on automation and integration
Heidelberg’s Drupa exhibit will focus on customer demands caused by the industrialisation of printing, under the banner theme of ‘Simply Smart’.

Brett Martin signs distribution deal with Europoint
Brett Martin hopes to exploit the continued growth of the signage market by entering a distribution deal with wide-format substrate supplier Europoint.

Stafix extends Grip range for UV inkjets
Finnish manufacturer Stafix has expanded its Grip range of adhesive films to try and help users trim production costs.

Flint Group launches new letterpress plate with soft layer
Flint Group Flexographic Products has launched a new water-washable film-based letterpress plate.

Hexis UK launches new 100-colour vinyl range
Hexis UK has announced the UK launch of a range of premium polymeric coloured sign vinyl that comes in more than 100 hues.

Hot hands uncover Computer Arts’ undercover cover
Heat-reactive ink, which reveals hidden images when warmed, has been used to enhance the front cover of the latest issue of Future Publishing’s graphic design magazine Computer Arts.