Inkjet

Kodak has launched a new inkjet printhead that could see it re-enter the wide-format market via an OEM partner.

Xaar has launched a new large-droplet UV printhead, targeted at high-build applications in labels and packaging.

Heidelberg has revealed further details about its new B1 sheetfed inkjet press, developed jointly with Fujifilm, which it will show for the first time at Drupa.

Cestrian Imaging has become one of the first companies to invest in the EFI Vutek HSr Pro dedicated roll-to-roll inkjet press.

InPrint organisers FM Brooks have reported record bookings for InPrint 2016.

Digital book printer Printondemand-worldwide has continued its automation drive by investing in a Kolbus DA270 Casemaker.

Canon has this week launched three new Océ Arizona UV flatbed printers, which offer “significant improvement in quality, versatility and ease of use”.

Staff at a digital printing company are dusting themselves down after a major logistical job involving removing the front of their print room to squeeze in a new 2.5mx3m flatbed printer

Mimaki hopes to tap into the burgeoning textile print market by launching a super-wide format inkjet printer this February.

Roland DG has launched the LEF-300, a new addition to its VersaUV series of UV-LED flatbed inkjet printers.

Year-end sales at Xaar are anticipated to be in line with expectations, although its operating margin is likely to fall to around 20%.

Xaar has boosted its 3D printing know-how with the appointment of a new high-profile lead for its nascent business, and plans to set up a specialist “world-class” team for 3D.