A new company called Neos is using the Thin Film Silicon Mems Xaar 5601 printhead to develop inkjet print systems for a variety of applications such as packaging and decor.
Avery Dennison has added six new colours to its Supreme Wrapping Film range in the William Smith portfolio. The newcomers are Satin Metallic Safari Gold, Satin Metallic Dark Basalt, Gloss Pearl White Snow, Gloss Rock Grey, Gloss Metallic Sand Sparkle and Matte Olive Green.
According to research commissioned by Ricoh Europe, almost a quarter (24%) of the 3,300 SMB leaders surveyed from across 23 countries expect to sell entirely different products and services within the next five years.
With the DFE Profiler Module (DFEPM) - an extension of the Profiler Module (PFM) - ColorGate is offering a new method for ICC-characterisation of digital printing systems that have their own DFE (Digital Front End) and an integrated ICC-compatible Rip.
Simpson Group has spent £250,000 on a new MIS system from Tharstern. The MIS is the second significant investment for Simpsons since its management buyout in February this year - in the summer it installed an Inca Onset X3 flatbed printer. Together the purchases have cost over £1.25m.
Nottingham-based Grangeprint has installed the UK’s first Roland Texart RT-640M dye sublimation with the aim of boosting its turnover from soft signage.
Global Graphics company Meteor Inkjet - which works with inkjet printhead manufacturers like Fujifilm Dimatix, Konica Minolta, Kyocera, Ricoh, Seiko Instruments, Toshiba TEC and Xaar - has launched a new family of DropWatcher turnkey systems for evaluating and optimising printhead and ink combinations.
Wide-format inkjet printer manufacturer ColorJet India has appointed Digital Hires as a distributor for Spain and Portugal as it aims to increase its European market penetration.
After more than 14 years as centre manager at the Signs Express (Taunton) franchise, Richard Frayling has taken ownership of the business following Maurice Firman’s decision to sell up, and has plans to extend the operation.
