Pre-media

The Economist adds automation with Enfocus Switch

The Economist has installed Enfocus' Switch automation technology to speed up production at the current affairs magazine.

Agfa launches Fortuna 6 with improved security features

Agfa Graphics has released version six of its Fortuna security printing software with a range of improvements for increased security and anti-counterfeiting.

Manroland's ppi Media solvent and seeking new investors

Manroland subsidiary ppi Media, which develops smart editorial, planning and production software for the print and publishing industries, is seeking new investors following Manroland's insolvency.

Changes to R&D tax credit 'welcome'

The introduction of an 'above the line' tax grant to replace the existing R&D tax credit for larger companies will only benefit the print industry if it is made available to SMEs, according to...

Sign & Digital UK 2012 to focus on environmental issues with Green Trail initiative

Sign & Digital UK 2012 will feature a Green Trail at next year's show, which aims to highlight equipment and products that have an eco-friendly, environmental or ethical element.

Product Review: PackEdge 10

EskoArtwork's PackEdge 10 is a packaging pre-production editor that reduces the cost of errors and increases the efficiency in the pre-press activity in packaging firm, points out, Sachin Shardul.

HighWater CtP cites growing UV demand for successful sales quarter

HighWater CtP has said it has experienced its most successful sales quarter to-date since becoming the sole UK agent for Chinese CTP manufacturer Cron last year.

Star product: Fujifilm XMF Workflow V4

Fuji says the latest version enables printers to do more, more easily

Fujfilm completes Tilburg wind turbine project, producing 20% of power

Fujifilm has completed its wind turbine power generation project at its Tilburg plate facility in the Netherlands.

St Ives acquires minority stake in Evolved e-book business

St Ives has continued its spending spree with the purchase of a 1.5m, 15.75% stake in Evolved Group, a developer of e-book conversion software for the publishing industry.