Pre-media
Optimus lean printing guide gets Ipex launch
Optimus will be demonstrating its focus on lean manufacturing at this year's Ipex, where it will launch its Ultimate Guide to Lean Manufacturing in the Printing Industry.
Pakready LRS to cut output time
Pakready has released an upgraded version of its rapid packaging prototype and short-run production system, Pakready LRS.
Kodak's Ipex pre-press products led by Trillian processed plate
Kodak will launch a processed thermal plate that reduces chemistry consumption for high-volume applications at Ipex 2010.
HP extends SmartStream tools to cover business intelligence
HP Indigo has extended its range of SmartStream workflow tools with a business intelligence module for monitoring and improving the performance of its Indigo digital presses.
Enfocus unveils PitStop Connect pre-flighting tool
Enfocus has launched PitStop Connect - a software tool that printers can supply to clients to ensure files are produced to their specification so that there are "no more headaches" for creatives.
Remous buys Komori Lithrone to boost automation
Somerset-based printer Remous has bought its first Komori press in an 800,000 overhaul that has updated all areas of the 15-staff company.
HighWater Designs to be placed in liquidation
HighWater Designs is to be placed into creditor's voluntary liquidation just weeks after passing sales and service responsibility for a range of products to new company HighWater CTP.
Heidelberg sets out its Ipex agenda
Lean and green printing will be the focus of the Heidelberg's offering at Ipex in May.
UK print industry risks 'no representation' at global print forum
The UK graphic arts sector is in "real danger" of having no representation in a forum that "will decide the future of our industry", the Digital Ad Lab (DAL) has warned.
Buxton Press makes change to low-chemistry Fuji technology
Magazine printer Buxton Press has become one of the first high-volume users to make the change to processless plate technology.