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Digital Graphics Solutions (DGS) is the first to sign up as an overseas channel partner for AEG’s wide-format inkjet products, which until now were only available in the United Kingdom. The agreement was formed immediately after the recent AEG Voyager Conference hosted in the UK and attended by potential distribution partners from all parts of the world.

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Ahead of FESPA 2015, FESPA speaks to print consultant Sean Smyth about technological developments and application trends within the wide format space.

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The Magic brand of Coveris Advanced Coatings have announced that they added Protect 3 mil and Protect 10 mil to our line of laminates.

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Peter Martin of Lotsa Printing, Cairns, Port Douglas and Townsville, has been running ISO colour certified by Colour Graphic Services since August 2014 and has experienced a profound and positive effect on his business.

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The new IJC257 UV ink will be launched at FESPA 2015 and made for the Océ Arizona 300-, 400- and 600-Series printers promises strong adhesion to a wide range of indoor and outdoor rigid and flexible media.

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Epson will be releasing shortly the UltraChrome HD Pigment, which delivers the highest print permanence ratings ever achieved for Epson UltraChrome Inks, according to comprehensive tests conducted by Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. (WIR).

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Ahead of FESPA 2015, FESPA speaks to colour expert Dorin Pitigoi about colour management and industrial print.

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SA International (SAi) has announced that its flagship signmaking software, SAi Flexi, has been selected for Avery Dennison’s TrafficJet Print System for worldwide compliant highway signage.

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FESPA’s World Wrap Masters is set to land at FESPA 2015, Cologne, 18-22 May 2015 to continue its success as the leading global competition for wrapping enthusiasts and experts.

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After a successful beta test period, PitStop 13 is now in general release. Beta users report that the features included in this release solve their most problematic PDF quality challenges. Available as a subscription or a license model, PitStop 13 provides, as one beta tester described it, “More production, more efficiency, and easier communication.”

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BJ Ball is pleased to announce the acquisition of Wide Format distributor “Access Paper Pty Ltd” effective 1st May.

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Mutoh has won ISA Sign Expo's Best New Product competition for the ValueJet 426UF UV-LED printer. The award was presented at the 2015 Sign Expo in Las Vegas.

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As part of its commitment to education and knowledge sharing, FESPA has introduced a new series of technical guides which are available free of charge for members of FESPA's national associations.

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Inca Digital announces the launch of the Inca Onset R50i wide-format, flatbed UV printer. This printer features fine-drop 14 picolitre Fujifilm Dimatix Spectra printheads and an eight-channel, dual CMYK configuration to deliver superb quality and 600m2/hr productivity with automation.

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Xaar has announced the launch of the Xaar 1002 GS12U printhead, its first larger drop printhead for UV applications.

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Roland DG Australia is once again proud to support the industry as platinum sponsor of the Visual Impact Expo Sydney. In addition to displaying their wide format printing and engraving solutions including the new Texart RT-640 Sublimation solution, Roland DG will be showcasing some other exciting new products, continuing its 'Print for Purpose' project, and displaying a wide range creative applications.

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The addition of the Acuity range to Fuji Xerox range will be a valuable addition to the existing range of wide format printers including the Epson Surecolor printers and the Mutoh ValueJets and not to forget the DocuWide-C842.

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Printex/VI 2015 will take place in Sydney just days after the giant ISA show in Las Vegas and a couple of days before the giant FESPA 2015 in Cologne Germany. One can only assume that some major decision makers will prefer to attend one of these other big shows in preference to our small show (relatively speaking). Could we ever conceive that VI could become a truly international show of similar stature to these other shows? Do we want our show to become that big? Australia has hosted many giant international events and continues to strive to attract more mega events, so why not the biggest wide format event in the world. Just a thought!

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Vincent Marot, well known to many in the South East Qeensland and North East New South Wales region for his skills in servicing and repair of popular machines has now set up his own servicing and supply business called Syentech.

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Durst is debuting its new industrial dye sublimation “soft signage” printer, the 72-inch Rhotex 180 TR. Targetting the sportswear, home textiles, POP displays and a variety of other fabric/textile output for which a width up to six feet is sufficient. Durst also is featuring its Rho P10 250HS UV inkjet digital flatbed printer, the most versatile and productive 10-picoliter hybrid printer on the market.

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Goodbye to an industry giant, Jerry R. Swormstedt (1934 - 2015) pubisher of Signs of the Times, Big Picture magazine, Sreenprinting and many more. It was sad to hear of Jerry's death, he died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on April 4, 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio at the age of 80.