The Brand Management Group (BMG) and KODAK announce the introduction of two new matte papers designed to provide value, consistency, flexibility and profit for photographers, print shops, fine art reproduction companies and other imaging professionals. The KODAK Production Matte Paper / 170g is perfect for long production runs of point-of-purchase displays, posters, architectural renderings and presentation graphics. Its smooth, bright white, instant-dry surface provides the high ink-load retention needed for saturated, brilliant colors. It can be thermally laminated and is…

With significant additions to its ColorBooster printer series and the recent changes to its management and financial structure, specialist textile printer developer and manufacturer Hollanders is now participating at FESPA 2013. The company, a key sponsor of the Jet Set conference at the event, is also supporting ESMA as this association represents specialist printing manufacturers of screen, digital and flexo technology with all members being producers of machinery, equipment, software or consumables. Roland Biemans, Marketing and Communications Manager at Hollanders,…

The digital non-woven "Erfurt wallpaper" by Neschen can be printed with water-based or latex inks and is free of harmful substances. This has been certified by the independent testing institute Oeko-Tex in Frankfurt/M., Germany. The Neschen medium, coated for inkjet printing, is based on cellulose and polyester fibres and is now allowed to carry the well-known seal of approval: "Confidence in Textiles". The Neschen wallpaper was tested and fell below all safety limits relating to currently valid human-ecological requirements. So…

HEYTex sign frontlit light B1 is now certified for HP Latex inks printing. The robust outdoor polyester fabric has been certified through a series of comprehensive tests for high quality print results with HP latex inks. HEYTex frontlit light B1 is a unilateral printable and PVC-coated sign medium for long-term outdoor use: extremely weather-resistant it even defies strong winds with 450 g/qm. It comes in production width of max. 5 metres and can be easily welded to create larger external…

Kornit Digital will be demonstrating its proven textile printers to customers and prospects, alongside its latest introductions. Kornit will also launch a refreshed visual identity and support several activities at and around FESPA. The NeoPigment printing process – key to Kornit Digital’s success – has changed digital textile printing as Kornit users benefit from the advantages of pigment ink while avoiding its drawbacks. NeoPigment prints have an excellent hand feel, a wide gamut, bright and intense colours, plus long-term durability…

At FESPA 2013 the company will be demonstrating its flagship Kongsberg i-XP24 cutting table, as well as its i-cut Suite prepress and workflow software, and ArtiosCAD and Studio software for structural and 3D design. “We’ll be showing visitors how easily our solutions can be integrated into any sign and display production environment and deliver immediate results,” says Armand Gougay, Esko Vice President EMEA. “By adding Esko solutions to their production line, customers will not only create a smoother, faster operation…

At FESPA 2013, swissQprint, manufacturer of high-end inkjet systems, will be showcasing how the basic platform can be extended: there will be two machines on the stand, one configured for versatility, the other for roll to roll printing. This is the first time that the company is presenting a pair of machines simultaneously. Embodying versatility is Impala, the crowd favorite. swissQprint has a variety of enhancements to offer here: for example, there is a new tandem function that eliminates idle…

Just Normlicht, a pioneer and leading manufacturer of devices for the visual evaluation of colors and surfaces for the graphic, photographic, textile and automobile industry, uses FESPA 2013 for the world premiere of their new solution for wall illumination: “Just Normlicht Wall Illuminator”. The product enables illumination of a complete wall conform to standards and therefore guarantees color accuracy. The Just Normlicht Wall Illuminator brings critical color assessment to virtually any large format print production facility by utilizing the space…

Extending the successful Jeti Titan series of modular UV-curable wide-format printers, Agfa Graphics is launching the Jeti TitanX, which will make its debut at FESPA 2013 in London. Jeti TitanX, with its proven moving table flatbed technology, is designed as a versatile wide format printing platform that caters for both higher productivity and superior print quality with extreme color accuracy. Configured for the ultimate in flexibility, the Jeti TitanX offers the operator fast switching from four (CMYK) to six-color (high…

The MTEX 5032 is a new wide format 3.2 meter direct-to-fabric print solution, complete with integrated fixation unit for the Dye Sub market, and will see its’ worldwide debut at FESPA London. Following the success of the MTEX 3200, this brand new wide format solution will enable users to achieve brilliant and vivid colors in wide format fabrics at a maximum speed of 58 sqm/hour and maximum print quality of 1440 dpi. The MTEX 5032 is perfect for printing applications…