Product News

Adare is first user of new seven-colour system

Adare’s label plant in Suffolk has beta-tested a new seven-colour printing system described as a “revolution” for the flexo printing industry.

Heidelberg confirms B1 inkjet plans

Heidelberg will go head-to-head with Landa at Drupa – the manufacturer is readying a B1 sheetfed inkjet press targeted at folding carton printers.

Epson launches four wide-format printers; introduces violet colour

Epson has launched four new wide-format printers aimed at the professional photo, fine art and proofing markets.

Shuttleworth partners with Esko; launches ‘kitting’ functionality

MIS developer Shuttleworth has partnered with Esko in a move it says will save customers administration time when exporting files into Esko’s Automation Engine.

Spandex expands vehicle wrapping range

Spandex, the signmaking and digital display supplier, has extended its product portfolio to include a new “shade-shifting” car wrap.

DEP reveals new thicker coated polypropylene

Specialist print-coatings company DEP is to launch a range of polypropylene substrates with eco-solvent coatings.

Watkiss launches new Mamo digital flatbed cutter

Watkiss Automation is targeting printers wanting to break into short-run packaging and display work with the UK launch of a new digital flatbed cutting machine.

Atlantic unveils latest solvent inks

Atlantic Tech Services has launched a new range of wide-format solvent inks formulated to improve print quality, reduce annual ink-use costs and sharpen up the performance of printers.

Kodak adds BDT Tornado feeder to NexPress

Kodak has incorporated BDT's TPF–550 Long Sheet Deep Pile Feeder onto it NexPress digital press platform.

Sappi Europe launches new direct thermal base paper

Sappi Europe has launched Algro Thermo, a new premium-quality base paper for the direct thermal printing market.

Hexis UK launches new cast films vehicle wrap range

Hexis UK has launched HX30000 Super Chrome, a new range of cast films for temporary vehicle wrapping applications.

Canon releases its first 100ppm colour printer

Canon has added a new top-of-the-range model to its imagePress cut-sheet colour digital printer family that prints at 100ppm.

Heidelberg adds features to Diana Smart folding carton gluers

Heidelberg’s Diana Smart series of carton folder-gluers have been expanded to feature new options, as well as a new 1,150mm format model.

Seiko unveils new 2.5m-wide ColorPainter

Seiko I Infotech (SIIT) has released a new eight-colour wide-format printer aimed at the signage and indoor graphics markets.

Bordeaux promises 'disruptive technology' with Velvet Jet inks

Bordeaux is to introduce what it claims is a new digital product that will change the way textiles are printed.