The Malaga-based newspaper SUR has decided to produce a German-language edition of its newspaper, aimed at Germans living on the Malaga coast, for which it will rely on MILENIUM. This German edition is therefore in addition to the one already existing in English which, together with the main Spanish version of SUR, are also produced using Protecmedia’s MILENIUM solution.
Milwaukee, WI, July 2010—Label Traxx Version 5.6—now in beta testing and scheduled for full release later in 2010 by Tailored Solutions, the developer—dramatically reduces file preparation time for label printers using both conventional and digital presses, including the HP Indigo W6000. The Label Traxx digital file planner enables prepress operators to automatically arrange grouped labels into files or plates for press and reduces prepress processing time by 90 percent or more in most cases.
ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 2—Graphic designers have a new opportunity to showcase their creativity and the creative options for designing high-impact materials made possible by the KODAK NEXPRESS Dimensional Printing System.
02 July 2010 – St Ives Web (part of St Ives plc) was chosen to print National Trust annual handbook and tri-annual magazine with a combined annual print run of over 8 million copies. The 3-year contract was won in a retender for the work.
Turnhout, 1 July 2010 - VIGC, the Flemish Innovation Center for Graphic Communication, has released an important update of its VIGC Live Preflight Profiles for Adobe InDesign. The update addresses user feedback, integrates new features from InDesign CS5 and adds profiles for the packaging industry. The full package is available free of charge. Preventing mistakes in the design phase has never been easier.
Hingham, MA USA (July 01, 2010) - Cosmos Communications has installed GMG ColorProof to assure that proofs are consistent, irrespective of press, substrate, or inks used. In addition, the proofing system was deemed ready when the company conducted its recent G7 certification process.
July 2010 – Ghent, Belgium – Strandbygaard Grafisk A/S, a leading Danish print company, invested in Enfocus PitStop Connect to streamline PDF transfers from its clients. The software, just launched at Ipex 2010, enables the Danish printer to receive PDF files –already preflighted– directly from its clients. The new streamlined workflow reduces communication efforts by 25-40%, saving valuable time and resources and boosting production efficiency significantly.
FOSTER CITY, California. – June 30, 2010 – EFI™ (Nasdaq: EFII) reported today that customer demand for its award-winning digital printing technologies and innovative solutions on display in Munich (Germany) last week, make this year’s Fespa the most successful European wide-format exhibition the company has attended in years. Visitor numbers were up, VUTEK®, Rastek™ and Jetrion® stations were busy throughout the five days of the show, and attendance for product demos peaked at more than 200 per day.
Grand Rapids, MI, June 30, 2010 – X-Rite (NASDAQ: XRIT), Incorporated, the world leader in color management and measurement technologies, announces today the availability of a software update for ColorChecker Passport. This new version (1.0.2) features full compatibility with Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 3, including profile naming when executing the “Export with Preset” function. Software enhancements are also applicable to users of Lightroom 2 and the free-standing ColorChecker Passport software when used in lieu of the Lightroom plug-in.
West Chester, OH; June 2010—Color-Logic has announced the immediate availability of its Color-Logic Metallic Design Suite. The suite includes all tools necessary to prepare Color-Logic Process Metallic Color System files for offset printing.
June 28th, 2010 – After extending its Universal press platform in 2009 with the successful introduction of the 4x1 Universal XL model, Goss International has now developed a Universal XL press available in a 4x2 format.
BARCELONA, Spain, 28 June 2010 – HP today announced that Blackburns of Bolton, UK, has installed its second HP Indigo 7000 Digital Press to respond to customer demands and position itself for increased web-to-print production.
28th June 2010 - "The future for Inca Digital is very exciting," says Dr Linda Bell, CEO, as the company celebrates its 10th birthday. "Since 2000, when we launched the world's first flat-bed wide-format UV inkjet printer, we have consistently developed ground-breaking and record-breaking printers. That pioneering spirit is still very much at our core and continues to drive our programme of inkjet innovation."
Expoprint, São Paulo, Brazil – The PrintCity Alliance, a grouping of over 20 independent suppliers to the global printing & packaging industry, has announced a series of new activities for the Latin American market. These include Presentations & Workshops on Web Offset and Sheetfed Printing & Packaging topics in 2010, all under the ‘connection of competence’ knowledge sharing strategy employed by PrintCity Alliance members.
Fespa 2010, Munich, Germany - June 25, 2010 – Agfa Graphics (Hall B2, Stand 240), today announced the latest enhancement to its award-winning :Jeti AquaJet direct dye sublimation printer. The 3.2m :Jeti AquaJet printer is showcased at FESPA 2010, with the latest generation of aqueous-based disperse dye :AquaJet Pro inks, powered by DuPont™ Artistri® ink technology. They produce brighter, more vibrant colours and deliver faster throughput on polyester based fabrics.
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Systems and Materials News
- Enfocus enhances automated PDF certification tool
- Bundles offer QuarkXPress software and maintenance
- Kodak plate improves efficiency at DF Media
- Xitron presents pre-press workflow proofing option
- EFI inkjet system includes LED UV curing function
- Fujifilm and Duplo team up with booklet maker
- Dialogue Touch app enables mobile project approval
- Eskoartwork highlights 3D packaging design tools
- Managed print service improves budget control
- Imposition system's greater efficiency and savings
General Prepress News
- Monotype seals worldwide font licensing agreement with Gannett
- Bodoni enables easier Pantone colour matching with PressSign 4
- Tapestry recruits Jeff Keene to spearhead new media push
- Goss to outline support services at Graph Expo
- CLE expands digital print output though HP press
- Enfocus enhances automated PDF certification tool
- KBA to highlight waterless newspaper press
- Color-Logic system implemented on Mimaki printer
- Bundles offer QuarkXPress software and maintenance
- Polestar wins subscription fulfilment contract
