SPIR@L is Agfa Graphics’ latest patented screening technology that replaces traditional dots with alternative shapes to increase print quality while reducing production costs. It’s the latest addition to Agfa’s ECO³ program, which focuses on “economy, ecology and extra convenience.” Applicable to both commercial and newspaper printing, it makes it possible to hold dots from press … Read more →
Drytac (Bristol, UK), a leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format printing and signage markets, has compiled a free, downloadable guide to help businesses save time and money when creating retail graphics. Available via the recently revamped www.drytac.com website, its Graphic Solutions for Retail & Hospitality Environments guide looks at the constantly evolving … Read more →
The Technical Association for the Graphic Arts (TAGA – Pittsburgh, PA) and RadTech (Chevy Chase, MD), the non-profit trade association for ultraviolet and electron beam (UV+EB) processes, are partnering once again on their UV+EB Technology Student Poster Design Competition, which offers students cash prizes for their creative poster designs. Interested graphic arts and design students … Read more →
Kornit Digital, a market leader in digital textile printing technology, has launched Kornit Konnect – its new cloud-based, mobile workflow software platform that enables businesses to maximize the productivity of their digital printing solutions. “This is the first phase in Kornit’s implementation of its industry vision of textile design, decoration and production being fueled by … Read more →
InkjetInsight.com has announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free educational webinar to learn how production inkjet can help you enter new markets, or do more for the customers you currently have. Six Sensible Steps Towards Doing More with Inkjet will be hosted by Mary Schilling, Inkjet Development & Print Quality Manager with … Read more →
A new sample book from Hazen Paper Company (Holyoke, MA) titled Phantom Options, demonstrates innovative capabilities with samples of products that brand owners and packaging designers can use to differentiate and enhance their brands. Introduced recently at Luxe Pack New York, the new sample book includes a selection of Hazen Multi-Ply swatches, bound to show … Read more →
X-Rite and Pantone (Grand Rapids, Michigan), global leaders in colour science and technology, have released their new i1Pro 3 Plus – a spectral colour measurement solution “specifically designed for imaging, print and textile professionals who need advanced calibration and colour profiling capabilities to support today’s wide-format and industrial printing applications.” The i1Pro 3 Plus has … Read more →
Mark Andy (Chesterfield, MO) has announced that it has renewed its joint agreement with strategic partner Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Ramsey, NJ). Partners since 2016, Mark Andy and Konica Minolta together have delivered a new line of digital label presses that enable users to bring high quality, cost-effective digital solutions to the marketplace. The OEMs … Read more →
Car-wrap installers will put their skills to the test during the PDAA Pro Team Relay at booth 7250 at the Printing United tradeshow, October 23 – 25, in Dallas, Texas. The Professional Decal Application Alliance (PDAA) is the premier community for graphics application professionals. Founded in 1976 to raise the visibility and professionalism of the … Read more →
EyeC (Hamburg, Germany) has launched EyeC Audit Trail Viewer, a new software that simplifies the preparation and review of audit trailing data. The technology allows users “to analyze and document process interventions for auditing in a convenient, controllable and comprehensive way,” said the company. The software enables users to flexibly load and visualize trailing data … Read more →
Rayonier Advanced Materials’ Paperboard Division (Temiscaming, Quebec) has launched its new Folding Grade – Kallima box™ folding boxboard. “Customers will continue to benefit from the strength and versatility they’ve come to expect from Kallima® commercial printing grades, but with a new product option that delivers a foldable, printable and boxable solution for packaging, cartons, POP … Read more →
The Printing Industries of America (PIA – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) has revealed the results of its 2019 Premier Print Awards – “the world’s most prominent international print competition,” said the organization. This year’s competition featured 2,240 entries submitted, with only 110 being awarded the coveted Benny Award or Best in Category honours. This year, the annual … Read more →