Digital

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.

Inca will show its high-speed Onset S20 at Ipex 2010 with a six-colour ink set optimised for high-quality close-viewed fashion and cosmetic applications.

Xeikon will launch a faster version of its flagship duplex digital colour press at Ipex, alongside a new family of toners and enhancements to its IPDS workflow for transactional print.

EskoArtwork is to launch a fully automated digital finishing system aimed at a wider range of users, from cutsheet digital press clients through to smaller signage and packaging producers.

Kodak will launch its Prosper 5000XL, the first colour press based on its Stream technology, at Ipex in May, and has confirmed that the first European installation will be Italian printer Rotomail.

Heidelberg has confirmed that it is talking to possible digital partners to enable it to sell digital presses in 170 countries and said that a deal should be in place by the end of the year.

Canon has taken a majority stake in Oc after securing a 71% stake in the Dutch manufacturer following its 8.60 euro (7.80) per share offer.

Potts Printers has brought "an important balance" to its pressroom and opened up new markets after investing in its maiden digital press, Europe's first install of the Presstek 52DI-AC.