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!

May 28, 2024, 13:24 by Javier Robles

Many print service providers are familiar with the term G7, but what does it actually mean? In short, G7 is a calibration process used to improve the printing consistency and accuracy between different printing devices.

May 28, 2024, 13:16 by Jordan Gorski

ISO 19303-1 development progresses to support packaging printing guidelines.

May 22, 2024, 19:33 by Stephanie Buka

On April 18, 2024, Congressional Democrats introduced the Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act (FCRAA) which would give manufacturers 10 years to phase out production of non-essential per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as defined by the PFAS Act of 2019, also known as “forever chemicals.” The FCRAA would also require manufacturers to eliminate all PFAS emissions from their facilities.

May 22, 2024, 18:40 by Sara Osorio

Clark County, Nevada, which includes the Las Vegas metropolitan area, has adopted new air pollution control regulations for printing operations in the county. After about a year and half of development, the rule became effective on May 21, 2024. Clark County was required to implement a series of regulations on business and industry because it failed to meet the ozone standard set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

May 22, 2024, 15:52 by Carly O'Neill

Leatherhead, Surrey, UK – 22.05.24 – Pureprint Imprint, the large format and retail services division of Pureprint Group, has expanded its large format roll-to-roll manufacturing capabilities with the acquisition of the Durst P5 350 HSR D4, a cutting-edge high-speed 3.5 m LED printer, at its Newcastle plant. The decision to invest in the Durst P5 350 HSR D4 was driven by its impressive technical features, including high production speed, versatile material handling, and superior printing resolution. Anticipated benefits for Pureprint Imprint include diversification into Out-of-Home markets, improved ink efficiency, enhanced throughput, and heightened product quality.

May 22, 2024, 15:23 by Carly O'Neill

WASHINGTON − U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) has been named one of America’s best employers for new grads 2024 by Forbes. GPO joined agencies such as the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Justice in the Government Services category of the list. More than 100,000 young professionals with more than two million employer evaluations were considered to develop this list, distinguishing GPO as an industry leader committed to nurturing and supporting the development of young professionals.

May 22, 2024, 14:20 by Carly O'Neill

Hobart, Wisconsin USA (April 22, 2024) – EMT International, a leading supplier of finishing equipment to the digital print, label, and packaging industries announces a new customer installation aligned with its strategy to bring innovative digital finishing solutions to the marketplace. Heeter has installed an EMT RF Series Chameleon digital processing system. The RF series leverages highly customizable punch and perforating capabilities, which Heeter is using for processing coil-bound flip books and other applications.

May 22, 2024, 13:57 by Carly O'Neill

Two’s a crowd, but three’s a party! Between Case Paper, Stora Enso, and Holmen Iggesund, this is certainly a celebration worth attending. These new mill partnerships bring three powerhouse paperboards to Case Paper: CKB, CKB Carrier, and Invercote Creato. Cheers to that!

May 22, 2024, 13:26 by Carly O'Neill

May 22, 2024 – Bloomingdale, ON, Canada – Celebrating 60 years of excellence, Simpson Print is excited to announce the appointment of Alec Couckuyt as President and COO, effective May 2024. Alec is set to drive the Simpson group of companies into a new era of rapid growth and innovation in print technologies.

May 21, 2024, 19:58 by Carly O'Neill

Lier, Belgium, 21 May 2024 – Xeikon has partnered with KURZ company, SCRIBOS, to collaborate on new technology that enables digital label printers to provide added value with interactive features for brand protection, track & trace, and consumer engagement. Leveraging the capabilities of Xeikon’s TITON dry toner printing, DIGITAL METAL® embellishment from KURZ, and SCRIBOS’ product security expertise, the single-pass label application offers a solution for safeguarding brand value, combatting counterfeiting and grey market trading, as well as increasing consumer loyalty.

May 21, 2024, 19:54 by Carly O'Neill

21 May 2024 – Gonic, NH (USA) – Contiweb LLC reported today that Seaway Printing, based in Green Bay Wisconsin, has leveraged Contiweb’s leading-edge non-stop winding technology to drive major productivity improvements in both their digital and offset printing operations. For their offset operations, Seaway will be the first in the world to implement automatic splicing on the Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106 8-color perfector using the Contiweb CB-N Non-Stop Unwinder and CutStar reel sheeter.

May 21, 2024, 19:44 by Carly O'Neill

Scodix, Israel, 21 May 2024 – Scodix, the leading provider of digital embellishment solutions for the graphic arts industry, announces today that more than 10 million pages have been embellished on a Scodix Ultra Digital Enhancement press for Slovakian Publishing Printer, TBB. The Scodix Ultra has proven itself to be a key component of TBB’s operations for embellishing book covers, calendars and diaries.

May 21, 2024, 16:51 by Carly O'Neill

(Ghent, Belgium) Hybrid Software, developer of innovative productivity tools for label & package printing, will demonstrate Version 10 of its PACKZ PDF packaging editor at the Drupa trade fair starting on May 28 in Düsseldorf, Germany. PACKZ Version 10 adds deep connectivity to EngView’s Package & Display Designer CAD software to better support existing EngView users as well as any folding carton printer who is looking for a modern, user-friendly CAD alternative. This collaborative solution adds to the already-extensive range of editing and automation tools in PACKZ 10 and marks a significant advancement in packaging production for folding cartons.

May 20, 2024, 13:34 by Carly O'Neill

HOOKSETT, N.H. (May 20, 2024)—Polaris Direct, a nationally acclaimed full-service print and direct marketing services company, is proud to announce that it has been recertified by the Center for Women & Enterprise Certification Committee as a WBENC Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) – bringing them to their 20th year of being certified! This certification requires that at least 51 percent of a company is owned, controlled, operated, and managed by women, and is highly respected and widely recognized for women-owned businesses in the United States.