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At Fespa 2013 Sun Chemical will illustrate its latest aftermarket product, Streamline TX range, a new direct print sublimation textile ink for polyester media for soft signage applications.

Kaspar Papir has become a platinum sponsor of Fespa 2013.

Talking Print, a supplier of audio and video-embedded promotional print products, will exhibit its latest integrated print projects at Marketing Week Live on 26-27 June at Kensington Olympia, London.

Kiian Group is launching Kiian Digital, Kiian Screen and Kiian Industrial inks at Fespa 2013 in line with a strategic commitment to developing the three key product sectors it sees as integral to its future success.

Nazdar will be launching Nazdar 517 and 518 series ink sets for the super-wide market at Fespa 2013.

Agfa Graphics' Jeti large format printing technology and associated UV inks are being used for the dashboard and seat decoration on the new Toyota Yaris Trend car.

New image and blend editing and correction features are being added to PitStop Pro 12, the latest release of Enfocus’ PDF preflight and correction tools, due for release in September.

HP has brought out the Designjet T920 and T1500 ePrinter series for architecture, engineering, construction and design professionals. The 36in wide T920 and T1500 Web-connected printers are designed to help busy workgroups complete work efficiently and meet deadlines by printing correctly from the start with true print previews and delivering fast, high-quality prints. Additionally, these devices help users on the go to access, view and print projects from the cloud so they can collaborate easily with remote teams.

Inca Digital Printers and Fujifilm will launch the Inca Onset Q40i flatbed UV inkjet printer at Fespa 2013. Using Fujifilm Spectra Dimatix QS10 printheads, the Q40i delivers a 10 picolitre drop size (the S40i uses heads producing 27 picolitre drops) resulting in a 1200dpi apparent resolution. Printing onto media up to 3.14m x 1.6m in size and up to 50mm thick, the Q40i prints up to 310m2/hr (62 full-bed sheets per hour).

Mid-August should see the first shipments of the HP Latex 3000 Printer, which will make its worldwide debut at Fespa 2013. The announcement coincides with the rebranding of HP Designjet and Scitex latex printers and supplies, now under the umbrella HP Latex, part of the HP Large Format Graphics portfolio.

The Jetrix KX5-R 2.5m x 1.3m UV flatbed printer will be officially launched at Fespa 2013.

EFI has acquired privately held GamSys Software, a developer of  MIS systems for the printing and packaging industries in the French speaking areas of Europe and Africa.