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 →
Two Sides North America, an independent non-profit organization that promotes the sustainability of print and paper products, has announced the launch of Love Paper. The new campaign is designed to raise consumer awareness of the unique and inherently sustainable characteristics of print, paper and paper-based packaging. The centerpiece of the campaign is a consumer-friendly website … 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 →
Canon U.S.A. has expanded its large-format, entry-level Multifunction Printer (MFP) solutions. The new Canon TA-30 MFP L36ei scan-to-copy/file system is ideal for small businesses, teachers, architects, engineers, construction, consulting firms and others, as it’s cost-effective and includes high-quality, user-friendly features. Similar to the imagePrograf TA-20 MFP L24ei scanner, this solution also includes a linear array … 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 →
Bellwyck Packaging Solutions (Toronto, Owen Sound & Boucherville, Quebec) has announced the completion of the company’s three-pronged strategic press-acquisition initiative, of which two are “firsts” in Canada. Bellwyck has installed the longest Heidelberg Speedmaster CX 102 Press in Canada. The revolutionary new press provides 9-colour printing, including two coating units, each fitted with flexo kits. … Read more →
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. (Ramsey, N.J.) has announced key management changes to support it digital transformation strategy and extend its global reach in services and technology. The changes are designed to accelerate the company’s digital transformation, leverage its investment in All Covered, and enable enhanced custom workflow solutions to better meet customer and market … Read more →
Fujifilm North America Corporation’s Graphic Systems Division (Hanover Park, Illinois), has announced the results from interviews with more than 1,100 customers indicating an encouraging outlook for print service providers, despite the recent COVID-19 impact on many businesses. Most notably, the highest number of responses (32%) projected a return to normal business conditions in the July/August … Read more →
Minuteman Press International, a leading design, marketing and printing franchise, has released an informative new infographic that highlights why print is essential across so many critical industries, especially during the current COVID-19 pandemic. The infographic takes a look at 12 industries that we currently rely upon to operate and perform crucial functions. These include Healthcare … Read more →
Mactac (Stow, Ohio) has entered into the fast-growing cannabis industry with the launch of its new pressure-sensitive paper and film labeling solutions for cannabis products. Mactac’s cannabis labeling solutions feature “superior form and function, including adhesion to small mandrel containers and vials,” the company said. “They’re also proven to withstand a range of environmental and … Read more →
The PRINTING United Alliance (Fairfax, Virginia), the largest and most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in the United States, has called for entries for its annual Product of the Year Awards competition. The competition includes more than 85 categories spanning the entire printing industry. Judging this year will take place via a new … Read more →