Pre-media

Enfocus launches Switch 2018

Enfocus has released Switch 2018, the latest version of its workflow software.

Global Graphics launches new inkjet screen apps

Global Graphics Software is endeavouring to iron out the kinks of inkjet printing with the release of two new screen software applications that improve performance on a range of substrates.

PrintFactory Version 6 to increase job consistency in wide-format

PrintFactory has unveiled the sixth version of its colour and quality management software suite, accommodating demands for better automation in wide-format markets.

Positive Images UK invests in EFI MarketDirect

Positive Images UK has moved into data-driven multichannel marketing after installing EFI’s DirectSmile cross-media suite, which it will soon have upgraded to MarketDirect, the rebranded and...

Sizer steps down after 50 years in print

Cron Europe director Derek Sizer has retired after a 50-year career on the pre-press side of the industry.

Star product: QuarkXPress 2018

New features boost type capabilities and output flexibility of this long-standing DTP app.

EFI launches Fiery DFEs for Ricoh Pro C7200X series

EFI has unveiled two new Fiery digital front-ends (DFEs) to drive Ricoh Pro C7200X Series production printers.

Kodak: next-gen Sonora plates open up process-free to all

Kodak claims that its new Sonora X plates mean “nearly every" offset printer can now benefit from process-free platemaking.

How much heavy lifting can your computers take on?

Machine learning, artificial intelligence and robotics have dominated every technology conference, tradeshow and summit in the past six months.

Star product: Barbieri Spectro LFP qb

The latest plug and play spectro from the Italian manufacturer.