Printing Technology

As the printing industry continues to grow, new products and processes are being developed to meet the needs of evolving markets. Learn about the latest equipment, technology, and all aspects of printing and finishing techniques.


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Digital Printing

  • Canon U.S.A., Inc. Unveils the Upcoming imageFORCE C7165 Device, Designed to Help Deliver Advanced Power to Modern Businesses

    October 9, 2024

    MELVILLE, NY, October 8, 2024 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce the upcoming release of the imageFORCE C7165 device, a new multifunction printer (MFP) designed to meet the needs of businesses seeking a reliable office solution that can also support their light production applications, without sacrificing space or quality. Featuring innovative technology, the imageFORCE C7165 device offers high-resolution output, versatile paper handling, and adaptive security features, making it a valuable solution for high volume environments looking to produce brochures, posters, flyers, and business communication materials in-house.
  • New Cut-True DDC50 Automatic Digital Die Cutter

    October 3, 2024

    DOVER, NH, SEPTEMBER ’24: Formax is pleased to introduce the Cut-True DDC50 Digital Die Cutter. This innovative new cutter is the solution to create custom packaging, advertising displays, kiss-cut labels and more. It’s only limited by the imagination!
  • On The Cutting Edge of Productivity: Vanguard Digital Printing Systems Launches New Automated Workflow System

    September 26, 2024

    Lawrenceville, GA – September 2024: A year after announcing their new VK3220T-HS ultra-high production flatbed, Vanguard Digital Printing Systems has redefined productivity once again. At this year’s PRINTING United Expo, Vanguard proudly announced the Harpeth Print-To-Cut Workflow Solution and has been met with tremendous interest and eagerness for this new production solution.
  • HEIDELBERG and Gallus Announce New Matte Finishing Technology for Digital Inkjet

    September 19, 2024

    St. Gallen, 10 September, 2024 - Gallus Group, a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG), is poised to transform the narrow-web print landscape with its latest research breakthrough: Gallus MatteJet technology. Announced at Labelexpo Americas 2024, the landmark innovation represents an important advancement in inkjet printing, unlocking a premium matte finish previously unachievable with digital inkjet, bringing the possibilities of inkjet technology to the wine label market for the very first time.

Screen Printing

  • Flash Cure Units Power Auto-Rotation Upgrade

    October 25, 2023

    BETHLEHEM, PA— AirFlash™ and RedFlash™ infrared flash cure models are now equipped with a receptacle that allows the user to plug a 3 ft (914 mm) power cord for an optional AutoFlash™ head rotation unit into the rear of the flash head, eliminating the need for separate wiring to a wall outlet, it was announced by Mark Vasilantone, president of Vastex International.
  • VASTEX NEW PRINT HEAD SPEEDS SETUP

    October 11, 2023

    Vastex commercial-grade V-1000 manual screen printing presses are now equipped as standard with a print head that allows easier and more accurate screen pitch adjustment.
  • Scott Fresener Releases T-Seps 4.0 Color Separation Software

    July 28, 2023

    Scott Fresener, industry pioneer and innovator, has just released T-Seps 4.0, his popular automated color separation plug-in for Adobe Photoshop. T-Seps has evolved from Scott’s program called FastFilms released in 1999. T-Seps 4.0 makes high-end color separations easy to do using Adobe Photoshop. Images can also be created in Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw and brought into Photoshop for T-Seps separations. It creates color separations that are very specific to T-Shirt screen printing.
  • New Cool Sport™ Colors (6100 Series)

    July 26, 2023

    Cerritos, California – International Coatings Company™ introduces its new line of Cool Sport™ Colors (6100 Series). Cool Sport™ Color plastisol inks are based on our proprietary CoolTech™ technology and are now part of our expanding line of FlexCure™ screen printing inks. FlexCure™ inks offer a ‘flexible’ curing range - from a low 275°F/135°C to the standard 325°F/163°C.