In Munich, the InPrint 2015 is going into a second round focusing on printing technology for industrial applications. Thanks to years of experience in manufacturing printing inks, Marabu (hall A6, stand D21) has gathered extensive expertise in developing made-to-measure solutions in this space. From functional and decorative liquid coatings to UV-curable, solvent- and water-based inks, Marabu will display the versatility of industrial applications and respective benefits of screen, pad, and digital printing – beyond conventional graphic applications. In contrast to…

BARBIERI electronic, manufacturer of special color measuring devices for professional digital printing, offers very special solutions dedicated to many different markets. One of these markets is digital textile printing for which two solutions are available: Spectro LFP as well as SpectroPad Textile bundle. Both solutions, as well as the Digital Output Control software will be shown at ITMA, where Barbieri for the first time will have a booth. Digital printing on textiles and fabrics has very special requirements for color…

“Research is never over. The search for innovation’s new frontiers.” This is the theme chosen by Epson, For.Tex and F.lli Robustelli for ITMA's 17th Edition, the world’s most important fair dedicated to textile machines taking place from November 12 to 19 in FieraMilano, Rho. Epson, a pioneer of digital textile printing, together with For.Tex - owned 100% by Epson - a leading company in the production of dyes, thickeners, and products for fabric pre and post treatment, and F.lli Robustelli,…

In line with its continuing move into expanding market sectors, Hollanders Printing Systems is dividing its portfolio to clarify the specific segments for its digital textile printing solutions. While the company’s single-sided platforms are designed for sign-makers and display producers, there has been noted growth for its double-sided devices which increasingly appeal to specialist products of more industrial applications including printer interior decoration and furnishings. The reason for this clearer segmentation of its printing systems lies in the changing dynamic…

OKI Data Corporation, an OKI Group company specializing in the printer business, announced that the company has completed the acquisition of the globally-deployed wide format printer business of Seiko I Infotech Inc. ("SIIT" hereinafter), a subsidiary of Seiko Instruments Inc. ("SII" hereinafter), from SII. OKI Data Corporation established OKI Data Infotech Corporation ("OKI Data Infotech" hereinafter) by acquiring all SIIT shares held by SII. The new company began operating as a member of the OKI Group on October 1, 2015.…

Ricoh will bring a range of products and services to drupa 2016. The company will showcase its expansive portfolio of digital print solutions, demonstrating end-to-end integrated workflows, from pre- to post press, that maximize job flexibility, production capacity and operational efficiency. Central to Ricoh’s presence at the show is its production print portfolio of inkjet and toner-based technologies and solutions. Ricoh’s TotalFlow™ workflow suite delivers up-to-the-second job reportability, workflow automation and maximized productivity. Ricoh has also expanded its portfolio with…

JK Group SPA (“JK”) announced that it will be acquired by Dover Engineering Systems (“DES”), a business segment of Dover Corporation. It will operate as a stand-alone operating company within DES Printing & Identification platform. JK is a leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative inks and consumables serving the digital textile printing market. JK serves its global customers under the three independent brands of Kiian Digital, J-Teck 3, and Sawgrass Industrial. JK is a recognized leader in dye sublimation and…

Screen Europe is pleased to announce that it has appointed Toine Prudon as International Sales Manager for its Truepress Jet range of UV wide-format printers. Toine brings 25 years of experience in the industry with leading suppliers, including Thieme, Spandex, Oce/Canon and swissQprint. Toine's appointment strengthens Screen Europe’s commercial team and he is based at Screen’s European Solutions & Technology Centre in The Netherlands. "It is an incredibly exciting time to join Screen," says Toine. "The company has a range…

viscom brings together some 300 exhibitors and 13,000 trade visitors from about 50 countries at the Exhibition Centre in Düsseldorf. viscom is the only trade fair in Europe that takes a 360° look at visual communication, thus serving as a cross-industry catalyst. With its six theme worlds – large format printing, signmaking, object design, digital signage, POS display and POS packaging – it has a clearly structured layout, which provides each industry with the space it needs to develop a…

Sign & Digital UK 2016, the UK’s Sign Making, Display Solutions and Digital Printing Event, which will be held from 19th – 21st April at the NEC, Birmingham in halls 17 & 18, is all set to deliver a landmark showcase for the industry. With nearly 30 years serving the industry, Sign & Digital UK has seen impressive growth in recent years, cementing its reputation as the UK’s buying event with many new product launches and show offers. Over 200…