The groundbreaking Kongsberg Ultimate is now a multi-award-winning cutting system, after receiving a prestigious PRINTING United Alliance 2024 Pinnacle Product Award – the second award bestowed on the new technology in a month.

The final tallies have been made, and we are excited to share the winning entries of this year’s coveted Pinnacle Awards.

PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, is pleased to announce the winners of its 2024 Pinnacle Awards program. The winning products and technologies can be accessed on the special online showcase here, with many being showcased at PRINTING United Expo this September 10-12 in Las Vegas.

Hatfield, PA – Laminators Incorporated, a leader in the signage industry, is excited to announce the launch of their new line of pre-cut sign blanks. Designed to meet the growing demand for ready-to-use signage solutions, these pre-cut sign blanks offer unparalleled convenience, durability, and versatility for businesses and sign makers alike.

Brixen, Italy 14.06.2024 - Durst Group, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, has won a European Digital Press Association (EDP) award for layout, design and editing with its Smart Editor software. Announced at drupa 2024 in Düsseldorf, Germany, the EDP Technical Committee’s citation said Durst’s cloud-based application enables customers to “get exactly what they want”.

MELVILLE, NY, June 18, 2024 – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the next generation of its PlotWave large-format printers for technical document printing and its ColorWave models, which also handle light graphic applications. Built on proven and trusted technologies, including CrystalPoint and Radiant Fusing technologies, the Canon colorWAVE T-Series and plotWAVE T-Series large-format printers combine the latest innovations in product design and controller technology to deliver highly productive printing systems that are designed to reliably and easily reproduce high-quality technical drawings or posters and point-of-sale output. Additionally, all models include PRISMA Tech Suite—a new set of workflow solutions—as well as multiple I.T. security features to help provide a high degree of protection.

Woodridge, IL – June 17, 2024: Orbus® is excited to add an array of new products and solutions to its expansive offering. Orbus® specializes in the design, production, and wholesale trade only distribution of exhibit and display products, graphics and solutions.

Ghent, Belgium, June 18th, 2024: HYBRID Software, developer of innovative productivity tools for label & packaging printing, announces the release of PACKZ 10, the latest version of its popular all-in-one PDF editor. A prepress application for both digital and conventional printing, PACKZ 10 introduces groundbreaking features including seamless integration with EngView’s CAD software, advanced 3D viewing capabilities for metal can printing, and enhanced functionality for managing small print runs. STEPZ 10 offers the same features in a scaled-down product aimed solely at digital printing.

More printers are now paying attention to how the climate outside impacts what’s happening inside their facilities. How can they make smart business decisions? Follow the data.

The market for digital textile printing is fast-growing, presenting new business opportunities for print service providers (PSPs). But getting started can involve a learning curve for most. Here’s what you need to know.