Earlier this year Stratasys set up a new company, Evolve Additive Solutions, to develop a new approach to 3D printing called Selective Thermoplastic Electrophotographic Process, or STEP. Evolve has now chosen to work with Kodak and its Nexpress electrophotographic printers. Continue reading “Kodak to supply toner tech for 3D printing”
Category: Digital
Global Graphics and the price of success
Two weeks ago I reported on the proposed acquisition of Global Graphics by Congra Software and I think this is worth a more detailed look if only to see some of the thinking that goes behind acquisitions like this.
Ricoh to acquire LAC inkjet
Ricoh is set to buy LAC Corporation, which is said to have unique inkjet technology that supports printing on three-dimensional surfaces. Ricoh has already identified industrial printing as one of its three growth strategies, and this acquisition will help with that. Continue reading “Ricoh to acquire LAC inkjet”
ePac expands Indigo packaging fleet
The North American converter ePac Flexible Packaging, which is committed to HP Indigo, has ordered a further 20 Indigo 20000 presses, significantly expanding its business and highlighting the growing demand for these presses. Continue reading “ePac expands Indigo packaging fleet”
Fujifilm wins appeal over Xerox deal
Regular readers will remember the fun and games earlier this year when Fujifilm proposed a merger-cum-acquisition of Xerox, which ultimately led to a wholesale change of board directors at Xerox. Continue reading “Fujifilm wins appeal over Xerox deal”
Hamillroad announces partner program
Hamillroad Software, which develops prepress software solutions, has set up a new Partner Program aimed at establishing mutually beneficial relationships with providers of complementary products in the printing and graphic arts industry. Continue reading “Hamillroad announces partner program”
Highcon extends consumables range
Highcon has announced a new range of consumables for its digital cutting and creasing machines as a result of market research into the way customers were using its machines. Continue reading “Highcon extends consumables range”
Xerox updates digital presses
Xerox showed off a number of updates to its digital presses, including both the Iridesse dry toner and the Brenva inkjet, at the recent Print18 show, held in Chicago, USA. Continue reading “Xerox updates digital presses”
HP updates Indigo presses and PrintOS
HP has added a new FM screening mode to its Indigo 12000HD press. The Indigo HDFM mode places ink dots in random-like distribution, increasing the accuracy of ink dot placement, and eliminating the appearance of rosette patterns and moiré. This leads to sharpness in highly detailed images and halftone text applications. This is unlikely to be rolled out to other Indigo presses because it requires the higher resolution of the 12000HD. Continue reading “HP updates Indigo presses and PrintOS”
Fujifilm develops bigger Jet Press 750S
Fujifilm has shown off a new inkjet press, the Jet Press 750S, which has been developed as a slightly larger and faster version of its existing Jet Press 720S, which Fujifilm will continue to sell alongside the new press. Continue reading “Fujifilm develops bigger Jet Press 750S”