Inkjet

Mimaki JFX 1631
Speed and quality are the twin pillars upon which the success of this large-format flatbed unit is based, says Barney Cox

Xaar returns to profit after China market share boost
Inkjet technology manufacturer Xaar has returned to profit during the first six months of 2009, but urged caution in its outlook due to a lack of visibility in the market.

Epson Stylus Pro 9600
This inkjet machine helped establish Epson's solid reputation for quality in photographic printing at an affordable price, says Nosmot Gbadamosi
Canon boosts document management offering with IRIS buy
Canon has bolstered its presence in document management with the acquisition of a 17% stake in Belgium-based intelligent document recognition company IRIS Group for $22m (13.4m).

EskoArtwork SignUp Auto
Canny printers in the signage and display markets could make savings by optimising their front ends, discovers Barney Cox

Fespa and Xaar recognise Baio, Baxter and Telliers as digital revolutionaries
Fespa has announced the three revolutionaries, nominated via a viral campaign in the run-up to last month's Fespa Digital exhibition in Amsterdam last month.

PlastGrommet extends range of environmentally friendly eyelets and applicators
Plastic specialist Plastic Tech Developments has extended its PlastGrommet range of eyelets and machines for banners, which it claims offers environmental advantages over metal eyelets.

HP Designjet L65500 wins two awards from EDP
HP's wide-format Designjet L65500 machine has been named Environmental Digital Printer 2009 by the European Digital Press Association (EDP).
Xaar Q1 results set to show cause for optimism
Inkjet printhead manufacturer Xaar has said it is "encouraged" by its first-quarter trading results, but stated it is necessary to remain cautious going forward in the current climate.

Lateral printing Printing applications you wouldn't expect
Inkjet technology is being used to grow "the world's first custom-made bones", which can be inserted into a human skull to treat injuries from cancer or road accidents.