Review

RealVue 3D

A 3D print simulation package designed to speed up initial design and approval stages has been launched by FFEI. RealVue 3D is a print approval tool that creates 3D visual simulations of print jobs,...

Odystar Professional

Operating a busy repro department, our main task is to process customer files and get them to the platemaking department as quickly as possible.

Diamond V3000

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has revealed its first sheetfed press in seven years in the form of the Diamond V3000, which features more than 80 makeready and production improvements.

UV Mark Andy Scout flexo

Our core business is label printing and the investment in a UV flexo press is a major step forward for a business like ours.

P-nip

US-based firm Sensor Products has launched its handheld nip reader to assist operators with colour management and quality standards. The device aims to take quick and accurate measurements of nips in...

Casematic

Previously, we outsourced our case making work and we often had to send three books together to make it cost-effective for both parties.

Gradual Switch 07

The latest Switch incarnation enables greater automation without the need for custom scripts.

Star product: Enfocus Neo

Enfocus has extended its PDF and production software family with a standalone PDF editing tool that allows for last minute changes to files. Designed to handle pre-press and some creative editing of...

I swear by my: Vector TX52 platesetter

We installed the Presstek Vector because we were under pressure to improve productivity in our pre-press department as well as the quality of our plates.

I swear by my: Ryobi 524HXX

We decided that it was time to review our production capabilities, and the Ryobi press really stood out as a way forward for our business.

Star product: The Shifta Pallet Mat

The Shifta Pallet Mats simple yet practical design allows drivers and loaders to quickly and easily manoeuvre pallets into vans and minimises the use of dangerous practices.

Star product: Flint Group Premo System

Flint Group has announced its water-based ink building block technology, which lets users tailor-make inks to their requirements.

Star product: EFIs Fiery FreeForm Kit

Fiery FreeForm Kit is an educational tool to help printers get to grips with personalisation. The programs variable data technology, built into every Fiery server, is free of charge and requires no...

I swear by my: Shuttleworth CRM module

Shuttleworths Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module has really helped us focus on the more profitable aspects of our business. Having the module means that we can now identify what types of...

Star product: Varstar sheetfed digital UV coater

Montreal-based PAT Technology Systems has launched what it claims is the worlds first truly digital UV coater, designed to bring coating technology up to speed with the needs of digital printing. Data...