Komori is planning to start field testing its Impremia NS40 nanographic press in Japan in Spring 2019, having previously shown this press at Drupa 2016. Continue reading “Komori to beta test nanographic press”
Category: Digital
Watkiss launches manual booklet maker
Watkiss has announced a new booklet maker, the PSQ160-WH, which is a hand fed version of the existing PowerSquare 160. It’s meant for short run digital work and can cope with various media sizes including longer sheets. Continue reading “Watkiss launches manual booklet maker”
Ricoh expands C7200 family
Ricoh has added a new model to its C7200 series of digital production presses. The C7200sl is an entry level model aimed at corporate print rooms. Or maybe it’s just a rebadged C7100? Continue reading “Ricoh expands C7200 family”
Global Graphics updates ScreenPro software
Global Graphics has announced version 2 of its ScreenPro screening software that is sold to printer vendors to help them smooth out imperfections in inkjet printing when developing new presses. Continue reading “Global Graphics updates ScreenPro software”
Albumprinter buys first European B1 Indigo
The Dutch company Albumprinter BV, which is is one of the largest European printers of photo books, has installed the continents’s first B1 HP Indigo 50000 at its production facility in The Hague. Continue reading “Albumprinter buys first European B1 Indigo”
Ricoh to launch VC70000 inkjet
Ricoh has announced a new single pass inkjet press, the Pro VC70000, which is essentially an updated version of the existing VC60000 but with the ability to print to a wider range of papers including uncoated and offset coated as well as inkjet treated or inkjet coated papers. Continue reading “Ricoh to launch VC70000 inkjet”
Landa secures more financing
Landa Digital Printing has completed additional financing to the tune of $300 million, which it says will be used to expand the company’s infrastructure, as well as for ongoing R&D and market development. Continue reading “Landa secures more financing”
Sharp to ship two light production printers
Sharp, which mainly makes office MFDs, has built two light production presses, which are mainly aimed at in-house corporate print rooms. Continue reading “Sharp to ship two light production printers”
Global Graphics licenses Quantone patents
Global Graphics Software, which is best known for developing the Harlequin RIP, has licensed three patents from Rampage LLC. Continue reading “Global Graphics licenses Quantone patents”
Konica Minolta buys Panasonic printhead business
Konica Minolta has acquired the facility and engineering assets from Panasonic Precision Devices of its industrial inkjet head business. Konica Minolta’s stated aim is to strengthen its own inkjet head business, including its R&D and production. Continue reading “Konica Minolta buys Panasonic printhead business”