The Phoenix Challenge Foundation (Charlotte, North Carolina) has announces its 24th Annual Phoenix Challenge High School Skills Competition. This extremely popular event continues to showcase talent and encourage interest in the printing, graphic arts and flexographic industries. This year’s program will be held virtually for the second time “to continue the program in a safe … Read more →
OEM Domino Digital Printing (Gurnee, Illinois) has created a tribute video honouring client, business partner and friend Tom Staib of DWS Printing, who passed away suddenly on October 2, 2020. Staib was a 4th-generation owner (along with his brother Andy) of DWS Printing, a label manufacturer located on Long Island in Deer Park, New York, … Read more →
OEM Xeikon (Lier, Belgium) is set to launch a helpful new virtual advisory service using a unique 3D visual browsing experience. “Responding to the dramatic increase in online exploration with printers seeking new and creative ideas, Xeikon’s new virtual platform will create a unique user experience,” said the company. “It’ll become the ultimate advisory hub … Read more →
The International Sign Association (ISA – Alexandria, Virginia) will hold a special “Game Changer” session during its ISA International Sign Expo – Virtual event that will “make you think like a futurist,” the organization said. The online-only event will take place from Wednesday, April 7 to Friday, April 9, 2021. Keynote speaker will be Sheryl … Read more →
Colortrac (St. Ives, UK) has introduced two new large-format scanners (the SmartLF SCi and the SmartLF SGi) along with new scanning software (SmartWorks Imaging) to support both devices. The SmartLF SCi and SmartLF SGi Scanners are ideal for capturing, enhancing, sharing and copying information from large-format documents of all types – such as hand-drawn originals, … Read more →
The Sun Automation Group (Glen Arm, Maryland) has unveiled Helios, a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine-learning platform tailored specifically for the corrugated converting industry. The OEM-agnostic Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solution from Sun Automation maximizes profitability for corrugated manufacturers via actionable performance data and insights. The Helios platform was engineered to provide corrugated … Read more →
Epson (Los Alamitos, California) has expanded its presence in the signage market with the introduction of its SureColor R-Series of wide-format, RTR (Roll-To-Roll) signage printers. The 64-inch SureColor R5070 and SureColor R5070L leverage six-colour resin ink to deliver “astonishing prints on a variety of substrates with consistent, repeatable colour,” said the OEM. Ideal for print … Read more →
Massilly North America, a global metal packaging manufacturing and distribution company headquartered in Brantford, Ontario, and serving North and South America, has invested in its first new Koenig & Bauer MetalStar 3 Metal Decorating Press. The new four-colour press, set to be delivered this Spring, includes a stream feeder and motor-driven roller conveyor. Serving the … Read more →
Fastsigns International (Carrollton, Texas), a leading franchisor of sign, graphics and visual communications with more than 750 locations in 9 countries worldwide, presented the Canadian Vendor of the Year Award to wide-format equipment and supplies specialist ND Graphics during the recent 2021 Virtual Fastsigns/Signwave International Convention. ND Graphics has 10 locations across Canada. The U.S. … Read more →
Miraclon has announced that Brian Ellis has been appointed Sales Manager for Canada and the Northwestern USA. The role includes supporting and enabling customers to maximize the capabilities of their Kodak Flexcel NX solutions and aiding prospective customers to achieve business growth with new investments in Flexcel NX Technology from Miraclon. Ellis joins Miraclon with … Read more →
Epson (Los Alamitos, California) has announced the availability of its new 24-inch SureColor T3170M and 36-inch SureColor T5170M Multifunction Printers (MFPs). Featuring a sleek design and compact footprint, the new printers are designed to enhance workflow and support seamless collaboration ideal for today’s remote-working environment. The models include an integrated, high-detail scanner with simple, top-loading … Read more →
Color-Logic (West Chester, Ohio) has released new Touch7 Neon Color Guides that simplify the use by graphic designers of the neon and fluorescent inks being offered by various Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Until now, graphic designers preparing files for use with new neon and fluorescent inks have been confined to commercially available guides printed for … Read more →