Product News

Mimaki sets Autumn launch for new JFX500-2131 flatbed

Mimaki has pinpointed an autumn launch for its new UV flatbed printer, the JFX500-2131, which is claimed to couple innovation with "substantial productivity".

Swanline boosts efficiency with Bickers Gluejet

Packaging and display supplier Swanline Print has installed a Bickers Gluejet 17.25 X/Y geometric pattern gluer to reduce labour and speed up delivery.

John Dollin in 950,000 Heidelberg deal

Whitchurch-based printer John Dollin has invested nearly 1m in a Speedmaster XL 75-5+L and Suprasetter 105 CtP system.

Press On Digital bolsters finishing capabilities with Kongsberg i XP24

Press on Digital Imaging (PODI) has invested 190,000 in a Kongsberg i XP24 digital cutting table.

Quark releases iPad DesignPad app 'preview'

The free preview of the new Quark app for grid-based design can be downloaded from today (22 August) on the App Store.

Integrated Graphics bought by sales director Mayho

Digital printer Integrated Graphics has been bought by its former sales director Jeffrey Mayho.

Allied Images signs first UK distribution deal for Rowe Scan 600

The Northampton-based distributor has signed the first distribution deal with German manufacturer Rowe to deliver its wide-format Scan 600 to the UK and Ireland.

Optima Print invests in new Polar guillotine

Commercial printer Optima Print has invested in a new Heidelberg Polar 66 guillotine as a replacement for an older machine.

Tipa launches 100% biodegradable flexible packaging film

Tipa, an Israeli start-up focussed on the development of green packaging, has announced a 100% biodegradable, multi-layered film designed to produce liquid-carrying pouches.

Canon launches ImagePrograf iPF760 and iPF765 models

Canon has unveiled two new additions to its ImagePrograf series of wide format printers for technical and architectural applications, the iPF760 and iPF765.

Document Despatch invests in 200,000 Pitney Bowes FPS Inserter

Basingstoke-based print and mailing house Document Despatch has invested 200,000 in a Pitney Bowes FPS Inserter, a machine that will handle up to 6m documents per annum.

EFI launches Fiery certification programme

EFI has launched a two-track learning and certification programme for users of its Fiery digital print servers, tools and software options.

Chromolux 350gsm range launched

Metsa Board has launched six of its most popular Chromolux colours in 350gsm.

FFEI expands distribution deal with Color Confidence

Color Confidence has been appointed the exclusive UK distributor for FFEI's RealVue 3D Packager, a three-dimensional visualisation tool for print and packaging designs.

Surge in digital press launches expected in 2013

The next big boom in digital print engine launches is expected to come in the first half of 2013, according to the Fiery digital front end (DFE) developer EFI.