New pouch system from Sun
Sun Chemical is promising printers a cleaner working environment with its new pouch ink feed system. With the Eco Pro system for the firm’s Streamline range of aftermarket inks, pouches sit in a cradle above the printer, reducing the likelihood of spillages or of air bubbles entering the ink. Sun also cited “considerable” environmental benefits regarding recyclability compared with bottles and cartridges. The system is being shown (B5-D20) with Sun’s new Streamline ESL 3 solvent-based ink. The manufacturer is showcasing its entire ink range for screen, inkjet and industrial printing at Fespa.
Guyenne launches new dye-sub range
French substrate specialist Guyenne (A1-E3) has launched a new dye-sublimation range of papers at the show. The new range contains three products, DSB, which comes in 63gsm or 93gsm and is intended for the fashion interior market, DSC (65 gsm/95gsm) for sportswear and DSC Tacky (95gsm) for sportswear that has stretch properties. The papers are compatible with all large-format sublimation plotters, industrial highspeed printers and all water-based dye-sublimation, and are available in jumbo reels and finished rolls for plotters. Guyenne is also showing its newly-extended wallpaper range, which contains four new non-woven embossed papers for personalisation.
ErgoSoft upgrades RIP
ErgoSoft (A1-E33) has launched a raft of new features and enhancements for its ErgoSoft RIP. Version 15 has been designed for multi-printer and multi-computer environments, and provides full, network-wide production control. It includes 64-Bit integration, an RGB profile converter, Network Licensing and a True Shape Nesting feature, which is said to enable users to cut media waste by around 40%.
3M debuts many new products
3M (A1-A85) has unveiled a plethora of new products, including 3M Print Wrap Film IJ180mC, which offers optimised initial tack, fine-tuned slideability and easier liner release, as well as 3M Envision Wrap Film, a premium film with sustainability advantages. There are also five new textured Décor Overlaminates in 3M’s 8600 Series range and the new Fasara Glass Decorative Film on its stand.
Inprinta shows new filters
Inprinta (A1-A50) is launching two new filters for digital printing. The division of Porvair Filtration Group is showing its Microprint II digital inkjet capsule filter along with its new Tekfil GV classification filter. The upgraded Microprint II optimises ink cleanliness and offers fluid system protection while the Tekfil is intended for the removal of gels and deformable agglomerates.
Innotech targets online banners
UK-based Innotech (B7-A60) is targeting web-to-print specialists with a new range of roller banners. Eight new banners are on show, for both indoor and outdoor use.
The range includes waved shaped Valiant, high-gloss Style, Parade, which has a cassette changing system and Panorama, which is available up to 3.2m wide.
INX Digital unveils three new inks
Ink manufacturer INX Digital (B5-F40) has introduced three new inkjet inks.
The Triangle brand inks include eco-solvent ink OKS and solvent inks LV8 and XCS, both of which have been developed for the alternative inks market. OKS is designed to run on OKI’s ColorPainter H3-104s solvent printer. It is anticipated that this ink will be available in eight colours soon after Fespa. LV8 is a flexible and multi-purpose ink that INX said jets very well through several mid-sized drop volume printheads. XCS, meanwhile, is said to be a reliable and high performance ink suitable for large volume printers.
M&R shows two new products
Garment printing technology manufacturer M&R (B6-B30) is demonstrating two of its newest products on its stand. The Digital Squeegee direct-to-garment (DTG) digital printhead is said to excel in high-speed short runs with many colours and demanding requirements. This device features eight industrial-strength printheads and is said to be compatible with environmentally-friendly screen inks like HSA or Urethane inks and water-based digital inks. Meanwhile, M&R’s VictoryOne automatic screen printing press is being shown with its digital printhead option. This machine enables screen printers to use the custom, on-demand printing available through digital DTG technology in combination with screen-printed effects.
