Xitron (Ann Arbour, Michigan), a subsidiary of Global Graphics and the developer of the Harlequin-based Navigator RIP and workflow software for commercial, flexo, digital and high-speed inkjet printing, will begin shipping the newest Navigator release on Monday, November 23. Navigator Version 13 brings several improvements to the RIP, including enhanced control over colour separation rendering, … Read more →
Fujifilm Dimatix, a leading provider of inkjet printheads for commercial and industrial printing, has launched its Dimatix Samba G5L, the latest generation in the Samba printhead line. Leveraging state-of-art silicon micro electro-mechanical systems manufacturing (SI-MEMS), the Dimatix Samba G5L has a unique parallelogram design on the nozzle plate to offer simplified printhead stitching – enabling … Read more →
LG Electronics Canada (Toronto) has rolled out its LG Gram for Business laptop computer series aimed primarily at SMBs (small and medium-sized businesses). In January of this year, LG introduced Canadians to the world’s lightest 17-inch laptop, the LG Gram. This latest series offers “the same design and style along with the power, memory and … Read more →
The Pack Expo Connects online event scheduled from today to Friday, November 13, and produced by PMMI Media Group (Chicago, Illinois), will highlight this year’s most comprehensive packaging technologies. Live chats, live product demonstrations and engaging educational opportunities will provide attendees with a direct connection to the industry’s top suppliers to get real-time answers and … Read more →
Teledyne Imaging (Waterloo, Ontario), a leader in imaging and machine-vision technology, will host six advanced sessions in an online event scheduled for November 17 – 19 to introduce its newest and most innovative imaging solutions. Online sessions led by subject-matter experts from across the Teledyne Imaging Group will cover topics such as machine learning and … Read more →
The International Sign Association (ISA – Alexandria, Virginia) and its The Wrap Experience Virtual, an online-only event created in conjunction with The Wrap Institute and noted instructor and installer Justin Pate, will help wrap professionals expand into new areas of profit. The two-day event Wednesday and Thursday, November 11 and 12, 2020 will bring together … Read more →
Global Graphics Software (Cambridge, UK) has licensed the Harlequin Host Renderer to Mutoh, the Japanese manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and sign-cutting plotters, in a contract spread over multiple years. The Harlequin Host Renderer is a Raster Image Processor, or RIP. A RIP is a tool for converting a page description language such as PostScript … Read more →
Canadian wholesale trade printer SinaLite (Markham, Ontario) recently added custom printed mugs to itsexpanding selection of print products for resellers. “Custom mugs make great gifts for colleagues, families and friends that haven’t seen each other in a while because of what’s happening right now,” said SinaLite Vice President Brian Meshkati. He added that he hopes … Read more →
Brother Mobile Solutions, (BMS – Westminster, Colorado), a major provider of mobile, desktop and industrial printers and labeling products, has introduced its Brother Titan Industrial Barcode Label Printer. The high-volume, 4-inch industrial barcode label printer “is engineered to meet the more rigorous and long-term demands of today’s fast-paced operations,” said the OEM. It’s engineered for … Read more →
Fujifilm Canada (Mississauga, Ontario) has announced that Martin Boucher has been named as Director of Sales for the company’s Graphic Systems Division. In his new role, Boucher will be responsible for leading sales strategies, ensuring customer satisfaction, and driving the continued sales growth of graphics products throughout Canada. Fujifilm Canada added that Boucher joins the … Read more →
Two fourth-year Graphic Communications Management (GCM) students from Ryerson University in downtown Toronto secured first place with their sustainable and innovative packaging design concept in the annual Student Design Challenge hosted by the Paperboard Packaging Alliance (PPA) in Washington, DC. Dorotea Bajic and Laura Rendell-Dean worked together on the design that took top honours. Their … Read more →
Each year Idealliance (Alexandria, Virginia) recognizes professionals in print and graphic communications for their innovation and advancement of the industry. “We want to extend our appreciation to the industry professionals who selflessly dedicate their time, energy and expertise to advancing the global printing and packaging industry,” said Richard D. Ryan, Idealliance CEO. “Our success and … Read more →