Jun 6, 2024, 16:55 by Adriane Harrison

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued new “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace” (Enforcement Guidance) to provide clarity on what constitutes workplace harassment. The Enforcement Guidance was issued on April 29, 2024, and was effective immediately upon its issuance.

Jun 6, 2024, 16:26 by Stephanie Buka

In April 2024, House Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) and Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) released a bipartisan, bicameral discussion draft of the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024 (APRA). A discussion draft is created to share with colleagues before being formally proposed. The discussion draft builds on prior congressional efforts to enact a comprehensive privacy bill, incorporating elements of the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA). If enacted, the APRA would establish the first national comprehensive consumer data privacy rights law in the United States.

Jun 6, 2024, 15:54 by Sara Osorio

On May 20, 2024, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) published several revisions to its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). The HCS is one of the cornerstones of any safety program as it primarily addresses chemical hazards and precautions to protect employees from those hazards.

Jun 6, 2024, 14:34 by Sara Osorio

On May 21, 2024, Minnesota became the fifth state to enact Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation. Governor Tim Walz signed HF 3577 the Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act as part of the larger HF 3911 Environmental and Natural Resources Appropriations budget bill. Minnesota joins four other states (Maine, Oregon, Colorado, and California) who are all in separate phases of EPR implementation.

Jun 5, 2024, 20:43 by Carly O'Neill

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. – June 4, 2024 – Epson America, Inc., a worldwide leader in inkjet printing solutions, today added two new A4 color MFPs to its WorkForce® Enterprise AM Series business print portfolio, the AM-C550 and AM-C400. The new WorkForce Enterprise MFPs are engineered to deliver when it comes to ‘less is more,’ with more simplicity meaning few maintenance parts to deal with, minimized machine downtime for employee productivity, low energy consumption, and low waste.

Jun 5, 2024, 20:29 by Carly O'Neill

Sarasota, Fla., June 4, 2024 — Introducing the NEW HP Production Foamplus Board, a game-changer in the world of signage! This new foamcore board allows printers to create high-quality foamcore signs in a matter of seconds using their HP PageWide XL Pro printer.

Jun 3, 2024, 18:38 by Carly O'Neill

Canon, a global leader in digital production print, announces an expansion of its production portfolio and its entry into the B2 sheetfed inkjet market with the varioPRESS iV7, a new inkjet press capable of producing 8,700 B2 4/0 sheets per hour (4,350 B2 4/4 sheets per hour). Printing up to 4.5 million B2 images per month in 24/6 operation, the varioPRESS iV7 aims to set a new standard in the digital B2 segment, delivering an outstanding combination of eye-catching quality, unparalleled productivity, and versatile media support. Based on a mix of innovative and proven Canon technologies and developed as a new platform specifically for the requirements of the B2 market, the varioPRESS iV7 will empower commercial printers to migrate jobs from digital presses and shorter runs from offset. Visitors to the Canon stand in Hall 8a at drupa can discover details of the varioPRESS iV7 in an interactive animation and samples display. The first installations of the press in the EMEA region will be in the second half of 2025.

Jun 3, 2024, 16:14 by Carly O'Neill

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is expanding its digital printing portfolio and presenting the new Jetfire family for the growing industrial digital commercial printing market. The systems are based on leading inkjet technology from cooperation partner Canon. The new Jetfire family will be integrated into the HEIDELBERG ecosystem via the HEIDELBERG Prinect workflow. The company thus offers end-to-end solutions that support both offset and digital printing from a single system, ensuring maximum flexibility and cost-effectiveness, particularly in the commercial sector. HEIDELBERG is thus pooling its expertise in offset and digital printing to provide print shops with a hybrid production environment for cost-effective printing in the future.

Jun 3, 2024, 15:47 by Carly O'Neill

Fujifilm Group announces the launch of a high-speed continuous feed color inkjet printer, Jet Press 1160CFG, for the commercial printing market. Introducing a newly developed pre-drying unit, “The Paper Stabilizer”, to enhance stable print quality by drying paper before printing commences and constantly controls the moisture content of the paper. Sales will commence from today in Europe and North America. Customers in Japan have already adopted the Jet Press 1160CFG for commercial printing on offset-coated paper and have started operation.

Jun 3, 2024, 15:22 by Carly O'Neill

CLEARWATER, Fla., June 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DirectMail2.0, the Tampa Bay area-based omnichannel marketing firm, is pleased to announce it has partnered with Flowcode to natively integrate Flowcode's QR code generation, customization and real-time reporting into the DirectMail2.0 platform. The move will give DirectMail2.0 users the option to integrate DM20's native Flowcode functionality in their omnichannel campaigns, and will be available starting today.

Jun 3, 2024, 15:09 by Carly O'Neill

London, May 31, 2024 – Ricoh today announced it has captured the number one market share position for high speed continuous feed inkjet systems globally for 2023 in the IDC Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker (Calendar 2023).

May 30, 2024, 16:22 by Carly O'Neill

Santa Ana, Calif. (May 29, 2024): Duplo USA, the leading provider of innovative print finishing, has expanded its B2 portfolio with the launch of two major products in North America: the DuSense DDC-8000 B2 Raised Spot UV Coater and the DSM-1000 B2 Platen Die Cutter. Both solutions, currently on exhibit at drupa in the Duplo booth in Hall 6 A31, showcase the brand’s commitment to staying at the forefront of the industry by continuously developing equipment to meet the demands of today’s market.

May 30, 2024, 08:00 by Carly O'Neill

May 30, 2024 – Starting in 2024, the partnership of the world’s leading trade fairs drupa and PRINTING United Expo located in Europe and North America, respectively, will bolster the reach of each brand throughout the industry. Both organizations, with their customer-centric focus, will look to make all their events even more relevant and beneficial to both attendees and exhibitors in the ever-changing printing technology landscape.

May 30, 2024, 02:02 by Carly O'Neill

Dusseldorf, Germany - May 28, 2024 - eProductivity Software (ePS) announced the launch of its groundbreaking cloud-based print Management Information System (MIS), Nubium, at drupa 2024. The company is thrilled to announce a new product purpose-built for small to medium commercial printers at drupa. ePS will be highlighting Nubium and its entire portfolio of software solutions for print and packaging companies at Hall 7a, Booth E03.

May 30, 2024, 01:41 by Carly O'Neill

DUSSELDORF, 28 May 2024 – Electronics For Imaging, Inc. unveiled a wide array of innovative solutions in inkjet printing for packaging, display graphics, and textiles, all on display at its stand at drupa 2024, opening today and running through 7 June at Messe Düsseldorf. EFI is located in Hall 9, Stand A20-1 at the show.

May 30, 2024, 01:19 by Carly O'Neill

Lebanon, N.H., May 27, 2024 - FUJIFILM Dimatix, Inc., a leading global manufacturer and supplier of piezoelectric, drop-on-demand industrial inkjet printheads, announced the introduction of its FUJIFILM Dimatix SKYFIRE SF600 inkjet printhead. The FUJIFILM Dimatix SKYFIRE SF600 inkjet printhead leverages FUJIFILM Dimatix’ proprietary piezoelectric inkjet technology based on proven silicon Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (Si-MEMS) fabrication techniques. This new printhead reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to the transition from analog to digital inkjet printing and exploration of emerging markets and applications.

May 29, 2024, 20:47 by Carly O'Neill

Canon and Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG), technology leaders in inkjet and sheetfed offset printing respectively, today announce their global sales and service co-operation in inkjet printing, with a joint focus on supporting commercial print businesses striving to establish hybrid offset/digital production to meet changing print buyer needs and increase their capability to handle shorter runs of more diverse jobs. HEIDELBERG will expand its technology portfolio by introducing an own inkjet product family based on the newly announced Canon B2 sheetfed inkjet press and the well established B3 sheetfed inkjet press. Both presses will be integrated into the HEIDELBERG Prinect workflow; Service and Saphira Ink will be delivered through HEIDELBERG.

May 29, 2024, 20:37 by Carly O'Neill

Landa Digital Printing today announces that it is launching the next generation of its market leading B1 digital print technology, the Landa S11 and S11P Nanographic Printing Presses. The new Landa models offer extreme production versatility while reaching 11,200 SPH print speed. The increased speed drives superior economics for customers looking to increase productivity while reducing job turnaround times.

May 29, 2024, 20:11 by Carly O'Neill

Cambridge, UK, May 28th, 2024: Global Graphics Software, a Hybrid Software company and developer of smart software components for print OEMs and ISVs, announces the latest release of Harlequin Core™, the print industry's fastest RIP (Raster Image Processor). Harlequin Core Version 14 represents a significant advancement in quality, performance and functionality, specifically optimized for modern high-speed digital labels and packaging presses and is fully aligned with the latest PDF standards.

May 29, 2024, 20:00 by Carly O'Neill

The print and paper advocacy group, Two Sides, is excited to announce its newest member and supporter, Baumer hhs, a worldwide partner for adhesive application and quality assurance. For more than 35 years, everything at Baumer hhs has revolved around secure gluing and the goal of meeting the high demands imposed by their customers and a dynamic market. No matter whether you process cold glue or hot melt, or whether you want to verify the quality of your products with the help of sensors or cameras, you'll find the right solution at Baumer hhs!