Canon has launched its new ProStream 1800 Continuous-Feed Inkjet Printer, the newest model in its ProStream 1000 series. With increased web speeds of up to 436 feet per minute, the new printer has “the highest resolution and print quality of any digital printing press at that speed, making it the ideal solution for commercial printers … Read more →
Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI) is the application of computer graphics to create or contribute to images in printed media, fine art, films, television programs, shorts, commercials, videos, video games and simulators. The images may be dynamic or static, and can be two-dimensional (2D) – although the term CGI is most commonly used to refer to 3-D … Read more →
The Sign Research Foundation (SRF – Washington, DC) has released its latest Urban Wayfinding Planning and Implementation Manual, which has been completely updated with the latest trends and information. The guide was last published in 2013 and wayfinding has only grown in popularity and use since then, said the organization. Urban Wayfinding explores all facets … Read more →
The duration of drupa, the world’s largest tradeshow for printing technologies, will be shortened from 11 to 9 days and will now be held April 20 – 28, 2021 at the Fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany. The previously announced dates were April 20 – 30. This decision is in response to the wishes of its partner … Read more →
Tilia Labs (Ottawa, Ontario), a leading developer of planning and imposition solutions for the printing and graphic arts industry, has announced it’s now offering its Artificial-Intelligence-driven (AI-driven) software technology to boost productivity for HP Indigo digital printing users. Central to the collaboration with HP Indigo is Tilia Labs’ flagship software Tilia Phoenix. The planning and … Read more →
Characterizing its online event as “four weeks of community-based, content-rich Insight Days beginning October 5 and running through to October 26,” PRINTING United (Fairfax, Virginia) recently announced the decision to transition from an in-person event in Atlanta, Georgia, to a comprehensive digital platform. Show organizers released this update on its plans to present four “power-packed” … Read more →
The Ontario Printing and Imaging Association (OPIA) has re-scheduled its annual Toronto Golf Classic that would have taken place at the Lionhead Golf Club and Conference Centre (located at 8525 Mississauga Road in Brampton, Ontario) on Thursday, August 13, 2020. Because of the current COVID-19 pandemic, the event is now scheduled for Thursday, August 12, … Read more →
Leading press manufacturer Manroland Sheetfed (Offenbach, Germany) has announced that it’s pulling out of Drpua, the world’s largest printing industry tradeshow normally held every four years in Düsseldorf, Germany. The live Drupa event had already been postponed from June of 2020 to April of 2021 because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “Exhibiting at Drupa, or … Read more →
Asahi Photoproducts (Tokyo, Japan and Brussels, Belgium), a specialist in flexographic photopolymer plate development, has announced availability of it’s next-generation of large-format, water-wash flexographic plate processor – the AWPTM-DEW 4260 PLF. This is the first water-wash processor of its kind with an automated process – from plate wash-out to the UV finished plate – including … Read more →
Due to the current COVID 19 pandemic, EyeC (Hamburg, Germany) is now offering a virtual demo experience where EyeC ‘s website visitors can view its entire product range for artwork and prepress inspection, as well as for offline and inline control. EyeC print-inspection experts will outline various system functions and provide insights into different application … Read more →
Komori Corporation has announced the completion of the acquisition of MBO Group, a global company based in Germany that specializes in the manufacture and sale of post-press equipment. MBO Group is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Komori under the new company name of MBO Postpress Solutions GmbH. Going forward, the companies plan to leverage … Read more →
Generally speaking, trade-only printers are large companies that have invested literally millions of dollars in the latest printing and finishing equipment as well as workflow technology. Many are former commercial printers themselves, so they know the printing industry inside out. Their employees usually possess expertise in very specific areas – such as wide-format printing, packaging, … Read more →