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“As good as it gets”: Three Zünd cutters, 650 operators

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At the School of Architecture in Aarhus (Denmark), three Zünd cutters work around the clock operated by 650 students who use them for assignments, projects and presentations.

Flood victim Bright Star Kids shines with Epson SureColor

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“One of the most stressful events of our lives led to a blessing in disguise," says Nigel Cooper of Bright Star Kids. "It gave us an opportunity to not only rebuild but to improve our workflow exponentially."

AI Rip technology: Global Graphics wins patent 

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Global Graphics Software has been granted a US patent for 'Methods and Systems for Enhancing Raster Image Processing Using Artificial Intelligence.' The technology can ‘deconstruct any PDF print job’ so operators can plan production processes.

Roland DG launches new VersaSTUDIO desktop printer/cutters

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Roland DG Corporation has added the CMYK plus White 5-colour BN2-20 and the CMYK 4-colour BN2-20A desktop inkjet printer/cutters to its VersaSTUDIO product line-up.

Summa's new S Class 3 Series vinyl cutter

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“We aim to provide new opportunities for sign shops to expand their current vinyl cutting businesses and explore new territories like cardboard cutting and creasing,” says cutting equipment manufacturer Summa.

Currie Group & Canon PPA partner on large format graphics 

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Currie Group and Canon Production Printing Australia have announced a new partnership which will see the supplier add Canon Arizona and Colorado M-Series printer ranges to its growing portfolio of solutions for the commercial print, and sign and display print sectors.

Agfa wins four Pinnacle Awards for inkjet solutions 

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Agfa, a global leader in inkjet printing solutions, has won four prestigious Pinnacle Product Awards presented by PRINTING United Alliance, building on its track record of excellence in inkjet solution development.

oOh!media campaign highlights endangered species

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Partnering with Australian Geographic, outdoor advertiser oOh!media - owner of wide format company Cactus Imaging - has launched a national campaign to showcase “iconic Australian species at risk of extinction, shedding light on their both their beauty and struggles.”

Inkcups releases XJET Switch direct-to-bag printer

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Print technology manufacturer Inkcups has announced the global launch of XJET Switch, a ‘ground-breaking’ digital printer for direct-to-bag and hard goods applications.

WA to ban single-use plastic promotional film

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The Western Australian Government has expanded its Plan for Plastics regulations and next year will ban single-use plastic promotional film used in outdoor retail signage and election advertising. The ban does not include plastic banners or adhesive vinyl signage.

Bali venue announced for WOO's APAC November Forum

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The World Out of Home Organization’s second APAC Regional Forum in November this year will be held at the Conrad Bali Hilton, Indonesia from November 1-3. 

Total Image Supplies takes on Decal PVC-Free films

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Total Image Supplies – has signed on as a reseller & distributor for Decal Self-Adhesive products. The Portugal, EU-based manufacturer is making big inroads with its Green and PVC-free products.

Mutoh Wins 4 more Printing United Pinnacle Product Awards for 2023

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MUTOH has been honoured by the Printing United United Alliance for the 12th year in a row for product excellence and quality. Having received four new Pinnacle Product Awards for 2023, a very exciting year for the company. The Pinnacle Product Awards recognize products that improve or advance the printing industry with exceptional contributions to quality, capability, and productivity.

Sign China 23 is open - you can access exhibitors online virtually

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Sign China 2023 opened it doors on 4th September until 6th September. However, for those unable to attend, you can access a virtual (online) platform, sourcing information on many products and consumables.

ZCC Zünd Cut Center ushers in a new era in digital cutting automation

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Zünd, distributed by Starleaton, has revamped the ZCC Zünd Cut Center software and user interface from the ground up. In Version 4, ZCC offers even more capabilities for flexible, automated file preparation and efficient digital cutting. Controlling the cutter via touchscreen makes for extremely intuitive and simple operation.

Kyocera production plants now 100% renewable energy 

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Kyocera Document Solutions says it's achieved 100% renewable energy at its two main production sites for multi-function products and printers in Vietnam and China.

Opal sells Envelopes, seeks buyer for Stationery

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Paper and packaging manufacturer Opal, which ended white paper production at its Maryvale Mill earlier this year, has sold its Envelope business and is still looking for a buyer for its Stationery business. Opal has committed to supplying "our full range of scholastic stationery throughout the Australian 2023/24 Back To School period."

PVCA announces Power of Print Summit 

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Registration has opened for the Print and Visual Communication Association’s (PVCA) latest instalment of its P.o.P (Power of Print) series, the Power of Print Summit, set for October in Melbourne. A livestream link will also be available.

Signs & Graphics apprenticeships triple in five years: ASGA 

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The Australian Sign & Graphics Association says new figures show completions in Certificate III Signs and Graphics study have more than tripled over the past five years, with a boost in the number of young women enrolling for the course.

PRINTING United Alliance Pinnacle Awards announced

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PRINTING United Alliance judges have chosen 14 Technology Award winners and 58 Product Award recipients in this year’s popular US-based Pinnacle Awards program. Companies to win one or more awards in the output category included: Agfa; Canon; Durst; Epson; FUJIFILM; HP; MUTOH; Roland; and Vanguard. 

NSW digitizes bushfire warning signs 

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Iconic fire danger rating signs on roadsides across NSW are getting a digital facelift ahead of a “potentially dangerous” bushfire season, with the Rural Fire Service (RFS) set to provide real-time fire risk information to communities via remotely-operated digital signs. Hundreds of volunteer firefighters are currently working to contain fires across the state.

  1. Bottcher rolls B&D! VisCon Sydney Golf Day ‘huge success’
  2. ‘Moderating expectations’: HP Q3 revenue down 9.9% to $13 billion
  3. Classic signs shine in OMA Creative Collection Q2 awards
  4. Canon wins seven PRINTING United Pinnacle Awards
  5. Hexis a winner at record ASGA Brisbane Golf Day
  6. SignCraft returns to NSW manufacturing, buys Wholesale Signco
  7. OOH industry first half revenue up 11.9% to $543m
  8. LIA NSW plant tour at IVE Group
  9. Sign & display business continues to grow: Agfa
  10. ‘Dob in’ deadline looms for gambling signage in NSW
  11. WiP Print & Prosecco returns next month
  12. Drytac launches Polar Grip Air PVC film
  13. IVE revenue jumps 27% to $967 million
  14. Sign China, Shanghai, opens next week!
  15. New Bannerbeast from Eurotech for safe & easy outdoor signage
  16. Prowrap’s Caitlin Wilson wins gold at WorldSkills 
  17. Sustainability expert is keynote speaker at FESPA conference
  18. Mimaki's latest DTF model is three times faster 
  19. Color-Logic certifies Canon Colorado M-series with white Ink
  20. Opal donates cardboard shelters to homelessness sleepout
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