Wide format

Océ's Rokus van Iperen made CEO of Canon Europe, reports claim

Oc's Rokus van Iperen has been appointed to lead Canon Europe, following the retirement of current chief executive Ryoichi Bamba, according to reports in the Dutch media.

MCI invests in UK's first VHF ActivePro

Large-format printer MicroGraphics Colour Imaging has invested in the UK's first VHF ActivePro Digital Cutting Table with a new-generation multi-cutting head.

Neschen launches new textiles at Fespa Digital 2012

Neschen has showcased a new lightproof textile and a translucent textile at Fespa Digital (Stand M80), which have both been designed for use with UV curable inks.

Digital Brothers launch eco-friendly wide-format substrate

Digital Brothers is showcasing a new, recyclable alternative to PVC and paper for billboards and banners.

Azonprinter hails successful 2011

Azonprinter has said its presence at this year's Fespa Digital is the culmination of a successful 2011, which included the launch of its new TwinTex textile printer and a move into new markets such as...

Epson outlines ambitious expansion plans

Epson has signalled its intent to become a much bigger player in the wide-format and industrial printing markets, outlining ambitious growth plans for its micro piezo inkjet technology.

KIP targets retail sector with C7800 launch

KIP UK has launched a toner-based wide format colour printer - geared towards poster and other point-of-sale print production - with the intention of challenging inkjet's dominance of the retail...

Big Mountain Imaging targets wide-format growth with Durst Rho 500R

Philadelphia, PA-based Big Mountain Imaging has installed a new five-meter Durst Rho 500R superwide roll-to-roll UV inkjet printer in a bid to capitalize on the growing interest in higher-resolution...

HP welcomes Mimaki latex move

HP has said Mimaki's entry into the latex print arena is "healthy for competition" while it showcases the latest additions into its latex Designjet range, the L28500 and L26500.

Fujifilm launches trio of products

Fujifilm has debuted a raft of new products at Fespa Digital 2012 including the Acuity LED 1600 UV printer, an augmented reality app and a colour calibration tool.

Oz firm invests in D.gen Teleios

D.gen has sold a Teleios Grande digital textile printer at Fespa, the eighth sale since the machine was launched at last year's show.

SwissQprint adds 3D to Impala

SwissQprint (J41) is showcasing a raft of new innovations for its 2.5m-wide Impala flatbed, including a thermoforming ink for 3D-effect applications and the addition of three new spot colours.