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Roland DGA Corporation, has announced the addition of new 64-inch GR2-640 and 54-inch GR2-540 large-format vinyl cutters to the Roland DG CAMM-1 series.
These next-generation machines are capable of cutting almost any shape quickly and cleanly from a broad range of materials, including everything from thin automotive films and heat transfer sheets to thick reflective sheets and sandblast masks.
The new GR2 series cutters, which are designed to integrate seamlessly with Roland DG’s large-format inkjet printers, offer cutting versatility and accuracy, plus unmatched reliability, at affordable pricing. With a top cutting speed of 60.1 inches (1,530 mm) per second and a maximum downforce of 600 gf, the GR2-640 and GR2-540 provide the precision cutting quality and high-volume productivity required by professional users.
“The new GR2 series cutters are uniquely designed to work hand-in-glove with Roland DG printers, making it easier and faster than ever to contour cut the stunning graphics that come off our inkjets” Daniel Valade, Roland DGA Product Manager of Digital Print. “In addition to maximizing productivity, these versatile devices precision cut an incredibly wide variety of materials, expanding the creative opportunities for users.”
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MUTOH PJUVG5 UV Ink for the PJ-2508UF Flatbed Printer Stretchabilty
Pablo M. Lee Thursday, 09 September 2021 10:58MUTOH America, announce that their PJUVG5CMYK+W UV inks now stretch up to 260 percent and have up to two years outdoor durability without lamination, (media and environment dependent), extending the capabilities of this UV ink.
PJUVG5 CMYK+W inks have a wide color gamut, long shelf life, and are designed for output in MUTOH’s PerformanceJet 2508UF UV-LED 4′ x 8′ flatbed printer. These inks have superior adhesion qualities and are ideally suited for heat-sensitive media and the production of directional signage, tradeshow graphics, POP prints, retail signage, sign boards, cardboard and packaging prototypes.
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Mitsubishi Paper Mills, will increase the price of 20% for its entire product range – Thermoscript, Jetscript, Giroform, Supercote, and Barricote from 1 September 2021. This was due to “the continued sharp rise in energy costs [and] significant cost increases in the areas of logistics and raw materials”.
“This step is unavoidable so that we can continue to offer our partners our wide range of coated speciality papers in the well-known high quality,” the company added. A raft of papermakers, plate, and ink manufacturers have been forced to put up prices, or implement surcharges, in what has been described as a perfect storm of spiralling raw materials and transport costs.
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Flint Group Launches ONECode Solvent-Based Inks and Coatings in Europe
Pablo M. Lee Wednesday, 08 September 2021 10:46Flint Group Packaging Inks has enhanced its solvent-based range of inks and coatings for European customers. The new ONECode range is designed simplify the flexible packaging printing process, reducing process waste and increasing ease in doing business.
"Under the ONECode brand, we have built a new product hierarchy including six new brands," Kim Melander, VP and GM for Packaging Inks Europe, "These ink systems, developed to unlock the complex landscape of flexible package printing, to connect, clarify, and bring transparency to the flexible packaging printing industry.”
Photo courtesy of Flint Group
Photo courtesy of Flint Group
FESPA Global Print Expo Set to Return To Berlin, Germany in May 2022
Pablo M. Lee Tuesday, 07 September 2021 10:43FESPA today announces that Global Print Expo will return to Berlin, Germany in 2022, together with its co-located event for non-printed signage, European Sign Expo. The events will be taking place at the Messe Berlin from Tuesday 31 May to Friday 3 June 2022.
This event will be the third FESPA event in the city and after a successful event in 2018, feedback from visitors and exhibitors highlighted Berlin to be a popular venue for FESPA to return to. The exhibition is expected to cover eight halls of the Berlin Messe, showcasing screen, digital and textile printing, and non-printed signage solutions.
Neil Felton, CEO of FESPA comments: “After we hosted a successful event in Berlin in 2018, which achieved record international attendance numbers, we were keen to return in 2022. The city has always proved to be a popular location and is an excellent continental air and rail traffic hub, accessible from all major European and international cities. FESPA 2022 will continue to be an essential platform for printers looking to future-proof their businesses and aid business recovery and we’re looking forward to welcoming all participants, including those that are unable to attend FESPA 2021 due to travel and border restrictions.”
Epson add two new printheads to its lineup. The new products will strengthen the lineup for applications including signage allowing printers to deliver high-quality print at high speed.
The T3200-U3 enables simultaneous high-quality, four-colour CMYK printing at high speed from a single printhead. Incorporating a heater in the printhead makes printing with highly viscous UV ink possible, providing an optimal digital printing environment for signage and packaging. The two-color version, theT1600-U3, will be released to market at the same time.
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Beaver Paper Group, has announced a general price increase of 8-12 percent across its global portfolio of products. The new price increase will take effect on September 1st, 2021
“We are taking this initiative due to the current market pressures and the rising costs of raw materials, as well as increases in shipping and logistics,” says Tobias Sternbeck, CEO.
MUTOH America announce the release of their new, MS31 Eco-Solvent Ink. New enhancements developed for MS31 Eco-Solvent Ink include a wider color gamut, better adhesion, improved dot gain along with weather abrasion / chemical resistance.
MS31 is a direct replacement to Eco-Ultra VJ-MSINK3A inks that have been discontinued and requires no special flushing when switching from one ink to another. Additionally, no special firmware update is needed, and the new Eco-Solvent ink comes in convenient 220ml, 440ml cartridges and 1000ml ink bags.
Roland DG has expanded its VersaUV LEC2 Series of UV roll-to-roll printer/cutters and VersaUV LEC2 S-Series UV flatbed printers with the addition of new orange and red ink options and a larger version of the optional extension table designed specifically for the LEC2-640.
Choosing an ink configuration which includes orange and red is ideal for those who work with brands that demand color-accurate print perfection. The new ink gamut also offers the perfect solution for print service providers seeking to add vibrancy and impact to their printed output to make their graphics – including backlit, canvas and decorative applications – really pop.
Suitable for the fullest range of printing capabilities, the GREENGUARD GOLD-certified EUV5 ink delivers stunning quality prints at all speeds and easily adheres onto a virtually limitless range of materials and substrates.
We’re delighted to add these two new vibrant colors to our EUV5 range, offering our customers an extended color gamut. The inks will enable new VersaUV LEC2 customers to take on an even wider range of work and produce stunning high-quality applications” Paul Willems, Director of Business Development and Product Management, EMEA at Roland DG.
Water-based textiles ink supplier MagnaColours has been acquired by US specialized and sustainable materials company Avient Corporation for $48m (£34.9m).
“Magna represents an important investment in sustainable solutions, as brand owners seek alternatives to legacy technologies” Robert Patterson, chairman, president and CEO, Avient Corporation.“We are thrilled to have Magna join Avient. We expect our collective inks portfolio will grow substantially as the threat of Covid subsides, people can safely attend sporting and other live events in person, and travel increases.”
