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MBO automates latest folder range

MBO has launched a new computerised makeready system for its latest range oflarge-format combination and buckle folders.

Diamond life for Mitsubishi

Mitsubishis new Diamond 3000 series sheetfed press has been officially launched. The Diamond 3000, due to begin shipping in 2002, will be marketed as a super-high-tech production machine.

Tharstern links MIS and job control

Tharstern is demonstrating an interface between its SQL MIS and Komoris K-station control software and MAN Rolands Job Pilot at Drupa.

Heidelberg enters digital finishing market

Heidelberg is targeting the quick print and digital print markets with a raft of easy set-up, short-run finishing kit designed to sell at low prices. The range includes a perfect binder, a...

Kolbus throws down gauntlet with Publica binder

Bindery heavyweights Kolbus has stepped up an ongoing campaign to win over magazine printers with its Publica perfect binding line, a heavy-duty 13,000 books/hour line, the first of which has already...

Lscher's 4Page! offers radical radial solution

Lscher has shown shown a new four-up platesetter which uses a radical architecture to cut costs, along with a low-cost proofing and file verification application at Drupa.

Heidelberg's Gorth to retire

Heidelberg UK managing director Wolfgang Gorth will retire at the end of next month.

Drupa sees DI reach critical mass says Presstek

Presstek is hailing this Drupa as the show where direct imaging has reached critical mass.

Scitex Digital Print starts Drupa with Flying colours

Scitex Digital Print has sold two of its new VersaMark Business Color Presses in the first two days of the show.

Fuji's future lies on web with myfujifilm.com

Fuji used Drupa to unveil its new Internet strategy, two low-cost scanners and a raft of future products including violet diode CTP, a processless plate and dry film.

Horizon confirms commitment to medium-format bindery

A new, heavy-duty perfect binding line launched by Horizon at Drupa confirms the Japanese manufacturers move into the lower end of the commercial and trade bindery market.

Optichrome adds extra e-commerce and DMI facilities to 20/20

Optichrome today announced the expansion of its Optimus 20/20 management information system with the addition of two new modules for direct machine interfacing and internet-enabled job tracking.

TWiST and SWiNG at Drupa

DALiM shows Elle production, launches Linux software and introduces new entry-level automated workflow system.

Xerox dips toe in water of offset market at Drupa

Xerox is showing an offset press for the first time in Hall 18 at the show.

X-Rite majors on mini targets

X-Rite has launched a suite of related products at Drupa, intended to take the slog out of creating ICC colour management profiles for individual presses.