Pre-media

Gecht confident on $1bn revenue target as EFI posts Q2 results

EFI chief executive Guy Gecht has spoken of his increasing confidence in achieving the firm's $1bn revenue target in 2016 following the publication of its second quarter results last week.

EFI acquires DirectSmile

EFI has further strengthened its Productivity Software Web2Print Solutions Group with the acquisition of DirectSmile for an undisclosed sum.

McMurtrie leads MBO at MIS firm Tharstern

Tharstern managing director Keith McMurtrie has led an MBO at the MIS developer with two other directors as the firm targets rapid international expansion.

Kodak releases SCU for Achieve and Trendsetter CTP lines

Kodak has introduced greater automation to its Achieve and Trendsetter platesetter lines in the form of an automated plate loader with a capacity of up to 240 plates.

Hybrid promises flexo plate savings with Patchplanner

Hybrid Software has launched Patchplanner, a flexo plate mounting workflow for AV Flexologic plate mounters that could dramatically reduce flexo printers' consumables bills.

Hull firms see continued growth of SmartPicture technology

Interactive print application SmartPicture is gaining traction in the quickly growing mobile print recognition market, with more companies coming on board.

US Court of Appeals throws out patent troll's device profile suit

The US Court of Appeals has confirmed that a device profile patent asserted by Digitech Image Technologies, a subsidiary of US-based uber patent troll Acacia Research Corporation, against 32...

Clarity launches wide-format nesting module

Clarity Software has released a nesting module that will integrate with its Clarity Professional MIS at the quotation stage to enable wide-format printers to offer the best price per job without...

Kodak releases NexPress VII digital front end upgrade

Kodak has released an upgrade to its NexPress digital front-end and also unveiled a new delivery unit that enables the press to handle longer sheets.

Specle reaches 100% UK regional newspaper coverage

Specle has achieved 100% coverage for UK regional newspapers after adding all of Trinity Mirror Group's regional titles to its online ad spec database.