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”
Category: Digital
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”
Fujifilm announces food safe ink for Jet Press
Fujifilm is working to develop a new food-safe ink for its digital Jet Press 720S, which will allow it to print on primary food packaging, something that is becoming increasingly important, at least within the heavily regulated European markets. Continue reading “Fujifilm announces food safe ink for Jet Press”
Heidelberg sets up Digital Unit
Heidelberg, still best known for its offset presses, is continuing its aim to transform the company into a major supplier of digital products and services with the announcement of a new Digital Unit. Continue reading “Heidelberg sets up Digital Unit”
Global Graphics develops Mako SDK
Global Graphics, best known for its Harlequin RIP, is offering a new software development kit (SDK) called Mako aimed at developers and system integrators who need tools for preparing documents for printing through the prepress, document conversion and manipulation stages. Continue reading “Global Graphics develops Mako SDK”
Heidelberg figures show cautious optimism
Last week Heidelberg released its end of year figures for the year ending March 31st 2018, amid claims that it has met its immediate financial targets and is on track for further growth. Continue reading “Heidelberg figures show cautious optimism”
Kodak reports Q1 loss
Kodak has released its figures for the first quarter of 2018, showing revenues of $357 million, the same as for Q1 of 2017, but with a net loss of $25 million, according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, or GAAP. The cash balance of $313m was $31m short of the figure for the previous quarter. Continue reading “Kodak reports Q1 loss”
New Xerox Iridesse press offers metallic effects
Xerox has announced a new press, the Iridesse, that can print metallic gold or silver dry ink plus CMYK and clear dry ink in a single pass to create truly stunning effects relatively easily. Continue reading “New Xerox Iridesse press offers metallic effects”
Xerox announces its Q1 results
Xerox has announced its results for the first quarter of this financial year, which helps to explain the protracted board room battle that has recently spilled out into the New York court system. Continue reading “Xerox announces its Q1 results”
Xerox reneges on Icahn deal
Another week, another twist in the battle between Xerox and its investors Darwin Deason and Carl Icahn, as the Xerox board has now abandoned the deal it announced last week with the two shareholders. Continue reading “Xerox reneges on Icahn deal”