Pre-media

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

Cost cutting returns Schawk to profit despite drop in revenue

Schawk, the global packaging pre-press specialist, has posted a 91.9% increase year-on-year in pre-tax profits to $7.1m (4.3m) in its second-quarter results, despite falling revenues and a...

Able-Labels invests in StudioRIP to solve front-end problems

Label printer Able-Labels has invested in a new StudioRIP from UK dealer Marlowe Graphic Services (MGS), after an upgrade to its Apple front-end equipment and software rendered its existing RIP...

Pitney Bowes signs CMI agreement

Mailing equipment manufacturer Pitney Bowes has signed an agreement with colour specialist CMI to help its customers achieve consistent colour output.

Global Graphics improves trapping and transparency in Harlequin 8.1

Global Graphics has introduced "substantial enhancements" to trapping and transparency performance, as well as spot colour processing, in the latest version of its Harlequin RIP, the Harlequin Plus...

Flint Group cuts delivery times for rotec offset sleeves

Flint Group Flexographic Products has cut delivery times for its rotec offset sleeves for Variable Sleeve Offset Printing (VSOP) presses by allowing print shops to order them directly.

VIM files appeal to ITC over 'erroneous' decision on plate patent infringements

VIM Technologies has said it expects the International Trade Commission (ITC) to reverse its preliminary decision that certain plate products infringe Presstek patents.

Plates & plate processors

Exciting technological developments in the plates and processors market are cutting costs and environmental impact, says Nosmot Gbadamosi

Proteck, Screen and TechNova secure three-party alliance

Indian plate manufacturer TechNova Imaging Systems has announced an OEM alliance with Japan's Dainippon Screen.

Packaging prototyping firm Pakready prepares for global push with Sizer appointment

Packaging and point-of-sale prototyping systems firm Pakready has appointed print industry veteran Derek Sizer as managing director to spearhead its global expansion.