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EasyCut Studio, a developer of sign-making software solutions, has launched a new enhancement to its vinyl cutting software, Easy Cut Studio, which now includes true shape nesting. The company claims this enhancement tool takes sign making to a whole new level, efficiently nesting all objects, saving on time and material.
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In countries such as Australia and New Zealand, agriculture is big business and increasingly automated with huge farm machinery ploughing, picking, reaping and processing. This presents OH&S challenges even greater than in mining. Orafol has just completed exhibiting its reflective products at the Agritechnica trade fair in Hanover, Germany - with excellent results. This represents exciting new business for regional sign shops.
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Transforming a cold, grey concrete showroom into a dazzling showroom within two weeks is quite and achievement but that’s just what the Currie Group team – with a little help from partners – did recently, hosting 3 days of customer demos, followed by a media night.
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Melbourne’s Tiger Corp needed to improve competitiveness and production – particularly for Braille and wayfinding signage – they turned to Total Image Supplies who had previously installed there smaller Mutoh XpertJet 661UF UV-LED Flatbed device. Upon the release of Mutoh’s new XpertJet 1462UF UV-LED Flatbed Printer, the company could see it would be perfect for its growth plans, and ordered it immediately, becoming Australia’s first user of the technology.
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Drupa's 9th Global Trends Report indicates that 2024 will be a good recovery year for the printing industry in almost all regions including Australia/Oceania, despite challenging economic headwinds. Wide format investments are number one priorities, with 33% of commercial respondents saying this is where they will plan for capital expenditure going forward.
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New Ai Group Research on how businesses are managing cyber security risks has identified 20-200 employee busineses as at most risk due to lower capacity to invest in cyber protection. Wide Format Online has recently learned of one Australian industry operator who was extorted of $100,000 in a ransomeware attack.
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Founded in 2007 Signarama Tuggerah is one of the larger Print Service Providers operating on the Central Coast of NSW. Since introducing the HP Latex 800W to its business, a 25% revenue increase has been experienced.
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Founded by Michael and Lucy Tarrant in 2005, Frame Today has a vision to help its customers capture and preserve the important moments in their lives. Since then, the company has helped thousands of people produce stunning wall decor through inspirational picture framing design and quality workmanship. Their main photo printer of choice is the Epson SureColor P5070.
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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to permeate our lives, its impact is felt across industries, from healthcare to finance to entertainment. While AI has undoubtedly brought about significant advancements, there is also a growing unease and distrust of this powerful technology. For some, AI represents a threat to humanity, a potential harbinger of our downfall.
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Check out Orafol's upcoming 2024 courses for Level 1 Beginners, Level 2 Vehicle Wrap and Signage & Display. These courses fill up fast so please book ahead to avoid disappointment!
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This is a reminder for all Shoalhaven/South Coast NSW printers - register to come along to the Ball & Doggett 'mini expo' at Nowra on 20th & 21st November! Locals are invited to come and speak with industry experts across various suppliers. All attendees qualify for a draw to Win a $1000 VISA card for attending the event.
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The Xante F-24 direct-to-film printer will begin shipping in January 2024 at an MSRP of USD$26,995 for the complete system. The F-24 DTF debuted at Printing United in October with a lot of excitement and interest from show attendees. This latest launch accentuates Xante's continued commitment to deliver ever-adapting solutions for the modern business landscape.
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Kodak has announced Mercury Print Productions as its first customer for the Kodak Prosper 7000 Turbo Press. Mercury, based in Rochester, NY, USA, has chosen the fastest inkjet web press (up to 410 M/min), currently available on the market to significantly expand its high-volume digital printing capacity.
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Packaging is proving to be a safe haven for printers - witness the recent purchase of JacPak by IVE Group. According to Smithers, over the next five years to 2028, the global packaging market is forecast to grow from USD$1.17 trillion to USD$1.42 trillion. Globally, the packaging market is forecast to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9% over the next five years.
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The innovative French software developer Caldera, now part of Dover Corp, has announced the release of the latest version of CalderaRIP, its award-winning RIP program for large-format digital printing & cutting. Starting from now, users will be able to upgrade their RIP to Version 17 in order to experience the full range of new features and improvements.
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The FESPA Future Leaders 2023 winner was revealed at a pre-conference cocktail party in Sydney. While only one entrant can be overall winner, the reality is that all twelve entrants ahieved very high standards and, like previous winners, will go on to greater things.
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The 2023 FESPA Australia conference concluded on Friday 3rd November having crammed an astonishing amount of high-quality local and global content into an action-packed day. There were take-aways galore for the attendees at Sydney’s Shangri-La function centre. Andy McCourt was there.
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The label printing sector is an increasingly dynamic market. Brand owners are looking for more innovative labels to differentiate themselves and convey current and targeted messages to consumers. The current trends are leading suppliers and converters towards solutions that focus on sustainability and innovation. Chiara Bezzi, Editor-in-Chief of Rassegna Grafica, presents this article on behalf of the drupa 2024 trade fair.
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Digital front-end technology provider Fiery (formerly part of EFI) has released the latest version of its Digital Factory RIP software, aimed at making it easier for wide format printers to create personalised, customised, and other speciality production products with “perfect colour accuracy”.
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For the third time, swissQprint invited all users around the globe to join the Creative Challenge. Now the winners of this community competition have been announced.
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TagG Informatique of France has acquired two additional SCREEN inkjet printers to enhance speed and quality of its direct mail and transactional printing. Screen's Truepress JET 520HD AD (Advanced Dryer) and Truepress JET 520NX have been added to an existing Screen 520HD model.
- Epson releases SureColor P5360 17" (432mm) professional photographic printer
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- Ball & Doggett to hold Nowra, NSW South Coast regional roadshow
- Jet Technologies adds X-Rite colour management range to portfolio
- Caldera launches a Subscription-based RIP package for large format printing
- Epson Wins 2023 Good Design Awards for printers
- Eurolaser partners with Starleaton to expand in Australia and New Zealand
- Agfa Tauro gains 3M Performace Guarantee
- Ricoh and Scodix form partnership
- FESPA 2024 gears up for opportunities in Print, Signage, Personalisation and Sportswear
- Avery Dennison reaches for the stars wth Celestial Satin films
- Fujifilm attacks B2+ digital press sector - and it's not inkjet
- EPSON files US Lawsuit to prevent importation of refilled ink cartridges & chips
- MUTOH Direct - a new Cloud service connecting dealers and end-users
- Reaching new heights with inkjet digital print in corrugated packaging
- Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions to partner with Siser for 'Crafting' solutions
- Inkjet label presses & hybrids proliferate at Labelexpo
- Covid hammered Print but it will rebound to 2030, much changed - Smithers report
- Spandex and 3A Composites announce new Swedboard fibre paper boards
- Epson fights world hunger with Onigiri Action 2023
