Kernow North America’s KernowJet FloorSharK, developed by the Kernow R&D Team, “offers a unique solution for POS displays as well as significant benefits for distributors, printers, installation teams and end-users.” KernowJet FloorSharK is an easy-to-apply and easy-to-remove floor graphic film designed for most types of hard floors and short-pile carpet tiles. Typically, it’ll be used … Read more →
Tilia Labs (Ottawa, Ontario) creator of tilia Phoenix, “the new standard for planning and imposition automation,” has released its new automatic layout solution – tilia Griffin 1.0 – a prepress solution to automate the layout creation process for wide-format printing. Featuring an ultra-responsive interface, “beautiful” visuals, and intuitive design, Griffin 1.0 leverages the ultra-fast Phoenix … Read more →
As volumes increase, new equipment enters the market, and new ink types are adopted, digital wide-format printing is seeing a worldwide rise of new substrates and applications. More printers are also investing in print and related production software. They’re looking to enter new markets and are relying on a strong software backend for successful management … Read more →
Qres Technologies’ F200 HS is a high-performance, high-speed, large-format UV flatbed printer. In addition to its unique design, wide range of options and special features, the F200 HS “delivers superior print quality and productivity due to the latest generation of high quality printheads,” said the OEM. The F200 HS is fitted with the latest generation … Read more →
If you thought that print was dying, or that it doesn’t affect virtually every aspect of our lives on a daily basis (whether we realize it or not), this brief story might give you a new perspective. Sometimes, striking wide-format prints are used for more than just retail or outdoor advertising. King Printing (Osaka, Japan) … Read more →
Brand Management Group has reported that HP’s new 20-lb. bond paper with ColorPRO Technology has recently been tested and has yielded up to 30% more colour while using up to 30% less ink – making it possible to print monochrome and colour technical documents at a lower cost than standard bond papers without ColorPRO Technology. … Read more →
Over the next four years, according to the International Sign Association (ISA), wide-format production graphics are expected to nearly double in North America, creating significant opportunities. But understanding those opportunities and related challenges can be complex. The ISA’s new whitepaper, Wide Format Print Trends, Opportunities & Challenges: Identifying Areas of Untapped Potential in the Wide … Read more →
New devices from Canon, Epson, HP and Mimaki
Ricoh USA has unveiled its latest wide-format colour printer for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) markets to help companies capture, transform and manage information quickly and simply. The compact Ricoh MP CW2201SP “makes sharing wide-format technical drawings, schematics, presentations and other information easier than ever,” said the OEM. “In today’s new world of work, … Read more →
Pixartprinting (Boston, MA), a leading web-to-print business that serves over 250,000 creative professionals globally, has expanded its display line with four new products to help its North American customers increase brand awareness and business visibility. “Pixartprinting is committed to the continued innovation of practical, versatile and cost-efficient communication tools for our customers’ evolving needs,” said … Read more →
The ISA’s recently released Sign Industry Quarterly Economic Report shows that all four sectors are growing above the historical trend, an outlook that’s on par with the previous quarter. The International Sign Association’s report covers the second quarter (Q2) of 2016 and forecasts into 2017. It assesses four segments – printing, electric signage, digital signage … Read more →
Expanding consumables options for its imagePrograf Pro Series of large-format printers, Canon U.S.A. has announced the launch of four new large-format media options, including three media for the fine arts and photography market, as well as a signage media that can be used outdoors. Canon’s Photo Paper Pro Platinum, Photo Paper Pro Luster, and Photo … Read more →