Pre-media

Colorgate upgrades to APPE 3 with latest RIP

Colorgate has announced the launch of Colorgate 8 - the latest version of its RIP for the wide-format, commercial, packaging and industrial printing sectors.

Fujifilm has launched a new version of its web-to-print platform, XMF PrintCentre V5

The latest version of this cloud-based system features new automatic functions geared towards variable data printing.

Papermule wins IPC software deal

IPC Media is bringing classified ad production in-house with the installation of a new system from Papermule.

Chili Publish updates Chili Publisher online document editor

Software developer Chili Publish has launched version 4.0 of its online document editing system Chili Publish, which now supports a wider range of platforms including Flash and HTML5.

Radiant Orchid named Pantone Colour of the Year 2014

Pantone describes its latest Colour of the Year, Pantone 18-3224 Radiant Orchid, as “a captivating, magical, enigmatic purple” that exudes confidence.

Fujifilm releases XMF Remote 9.5

Fujifilm has announced XMF Remote 9.5, a new version of its online print job submission and approval system.

Bluetree invests in new CTP for W2P arm

Bluetree Design & Print has installed a new Heidelberg Suprasetter A75 to boost efficiency at its new web-to-print arm Route One Print (www.route1print.co.uk).

Canon updates Prismaproduction workflow system

Canon has unveiled the latest version of its Prismaproduction automated workflow and output management system, version 5.

Optichrome keeps it consistent with Kodak

Optichrome has installed Kodak Colorflow Software Pro with ink optimisation to boost colour consistency, save money and improve environmental impact.

EFI acquires Lector Computersysteme

EFI has acquired German MIS developer Lector Computersysteme for an undisclosed sum.