GMG announces it has released GMG ColorProof 5.5, a major update of its popular proofing software. One of the more significant features is an automatic alert. GMG ColorProof often works unattended, printing jobs from hot folders without manual interaction. GMG ColorProof now alerts the administrator when attention is needed. Multiple email recipients can be notified, so the ColorProof alert will not be ignored. GMG ColorProof has undergone an extensive rebuild to improve user interface speed. The required time to create…

Mimaki has announced that it will be bringing innovative labeling solutions to LabelExpo Europe 2013 (24-27 September, Brussels, http://www.labelexpo.com). Mimaki will be demonstrating at booth 9H75its capabilities with white and silver inks, the ability to take advantage of a larger sheet size for multiple-up or ganged label jobs, and its near-line cutting solutions optimized for short-run label work. "We have been very pleased with the way our printers and cutters are being used in the label industry for a variety…

A strong, bright new corporate image has been announced by Hollanders Printing Systems to mark the company’s continued growth in the digital textile market and to coincide with the announcement of the latest machines being added to the ColorBooster series of solutions. This new identity has been streamlined to reflect the company’s roadmap for the future with its recent investment strategy and positive growth plans. The idea behind the new Hollanders logo is to provide a representation of the company’s…

The high performance, modular Web to Print (W2P) online shop solution Webgate of ColorGATE enables print service providers a flexible and tailored start into online business based on the globally successful Magento online store. The solution’s highlight is the unique LayoutBuddy. In the backend, it provides an intuitive interface for the Shop Admin to configure a variety of different product offers (posters, banners, wallpapers etc.), also known as product maintenance. In the frontend (browser window), the LayoutBuddy presents itself as…

To complement its ink-jet solutions for the wide-format sign and display markets, Agfa Graphics has introduced an advanced automated workflow solution that is built using the company’s extensive applications’ experience. Offering a dedicated option based on the renowned Apogee technology, Asanti is designed for entry-level and mid-sized production companies who want to streamline their productivity, integrate colour consistency and fidelity, and enable fully accountable end-to-end quality management. Sign-makers and display producers increasingly are seeking to improve their efficiency, save time…

Onyx Graphics announced ONYX TV, a new online video resource featuring Onyx Graphics experts sharing their knowledge and tips on the full ONYX software product line. Viewers can now watch instructional videos featuring in-depth information on ONYX Thrive workflow software; ONYX ProductionHouse, ONYX PosterShop and ONYX RIPCenter RIP software; and the SmartApps line of plug-ins available at http://www.youtube.com/user/OnyxGraphics/videos. “We want to help our customers get the most out of their software,” said Bryan Manwaring, Director of Product Management at Onyx…

Color-Logic has extended its long relationship with Mimaki by certifying Mimaki JV400LX Series wide-format latex printers for use with the Process Metallic Color System. Since the early days of the Color-Logic process, Mimaki has been a valued partner, and the release of Mimaki latex printers with white ink now extends that relationship. Announcing the continued collaboration, Color-Logic Chief Technology Officer Richard Ainge commented: "Mimaki wide format printers have a long-proven compatibility with the Color-Logic process, and their release of a…

Hexcaomb, a BOISE company and manufacturer of paper-based protective packaging and FALCONBOARD graphic display boards, announced that Darlene Kober has joined the company as director of global marketing and strategy. Kober has more than 20 years experience with multinational manufacturing corporations serving diverse industries such as packaging, specialty industrial products, medical devices and chemicals. She has held marketing and sales roles of increasing responsibility at Baxter Healthcare, Danaher Corporation, Morton International and Air Products and Chemicals. Most recently, Kober was…

„SpectroPad DOC helps us to save costs and ensures satisfied customers“, said Gunther Fells, Head of digital printing department of KL Druck. He was one of the SpectroPad beta-tester as well as for the according process control solution (DOC). In the meantime the SpectroPad is used on a daily base to check and monitor process stability, repeatability and color fidelity of all digital printers across the different premises at KL Druck. „In digital printing all data is converted chromatically through…

LUMEX is the new trademark for the highly transparent PET polyester sheets that has been added to the 3A Composites product range after the acquisition of the Irish company FOAMALITE Ltd.. The new brand has first launched during the FESPA 2013 in London. 3A Composites thus significantly enlarges its product portfolio with transparent and translucent sheet material. Two product types are available: LUMEX A (amorphous PET), available in 0.8 - 6 mm thickness, for flat applications and “simple“ thermoforming and…