ColorGATE, a leading vendor of powerful software and hardware solutions for color critical digital printing applications, has announced the release of three new solutions and services: Productionserver 20, ColorGATE Custom Create, and Color Management Services.
Summer Editorial Break – Back July 6
In celebration of U.S. Independence Day and our deep need for a little time off (even though we still can’t go anywhere) we are taking an editorial hiatus. We’re not really gone and will continue to post any product releases but we’re saving some good stuff for next week.
Printing United 2020 Cancelled
PRINTING United, originally scheduled to take place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on October 21-23, 2020, will now move to a powerful online experience this fall due to constraints surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. T
Miyakoshi Announces the Official Launch of Water based Inkjet Digital Press for Flexible Packaging
Miyakoshi Printing Machinery Co., Ltd. (Miyakoshi), a market leader of innovative, state-of-the-art printing and packaging solutions, today announced the official launch of its new inkjet digital press for flexible packaging, the MJP30AXF during Inkjet Innovation Week.
HYBRID Software formula for success: F ~ i4.0 * C-squared
HYBRID Software has introduced a number of new revolutionary features to its product line of automated production workflow, advanced editing, customizable job ticketing, customer-facing e-commerce portals and version control for critical production files.
New KODAK PROSPER ULTRA 520 Inkjet Press
The new press is the first Kodak-manufactured press using Kodak’s revolutionary ULTRASTREAM writing system, which employs high-precision placement of smaller, perfectly round, satellite-free drops to produce the highest inkjet image quality available in the marketplace today, according to Kodak announcement.
Evergreen Packaging Releases TruSpec® Coated Inkjet Papers Featuring HP ColorPRO Technology
Evergreen Packaging today announced the release of TruSpec Inkjet Book with ColorPRO Technology, a new digital coated matte paper developed in conjunction with HP.
Sun Chemical and DIC Corp. Acquire Digital Inks Business from Sensient Technologies Corp.
Press Release from Issuing Company PARSIPPANY, N.J., USA – June 2, 2020 – Sun Chemical and its parent company, DIC Corporation, have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100 …
Evergreen Packaging Releases TruSpec® Coated Inkjet Papers Featuring HP ColorPRO Technology
Evergreen Packaging® today announced the release of TruSpec® Inkjet Book with ColorPRO Technology, a new digital coated matte paper developed in conjunction with HP. Evergreen is the only North American coated paper producer utilizing cutting edge HP ColorPRO technology. Learn more about Evergreen Packaging and HP during Inkjet Innovation Week beginning June 15.
Inkjet Insight to Present Inkjet Innovation Week
As the world slowly emerges from quarantine and travel remains restricted, virtual events play a vital role in educating potential buyers and helping industry suppliers to showcase new offers and demonstrate industry leadership. With Inkjet Innovation Week, June 15-19, Inkjet Insight brings together internationally recognized analysts and experts with hands-on experience with inkjet print quality analysis, workflow design, and product design to highlight innovations that drive business.
Tecnau launches the StreamFolder 5152
The new book signature solution for high speed digital presses.
Memjet Announces Unexpected Death of CEO Len Lauer
On April 13, Len Lauer, CEO of Memjet, passed away unexpectedly at his home in La Jolla, California. He was 62 years old. Lauer was named the CEO of Memjet in 2010 and assumed the role of Chairman in 2012.
PCA Schedules Short Downtime at its Jackson, AL Uncoated Freesheet Mill
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) announced plans to temporarily idle both paper machines and the sheet-converting operation at its Jackson Mill in Jackson, AL for the months of May and June 2020.
Community Building in the COVID Economy
MindFire established the COVID-19 Print Group on LinkedIn to provide a forum for printers to help each other share volumes, information and advice as more states issue Stay at Home policies and organizations are forced to close leaving clients without service. In three days membership has grown from zero to nearly 800 members.
Coronavirus Continues to Spread: drupa Postponed to April 2021
Release Date: Friday, March 13, 2020 Press release from the issuing company The drupa trade fair scheduled for 16-26 June 2020 will be postponed to 20-30 April 2021. In doing …
BlueCrest announces more versatility with the IntelliJet 20 HD with HP Brilliant Ink
Release Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 Press release from the issuing company BlueCrest is today announcing a new ink set and model, the IntelliJet® 20 HD with HP Brilliant Ink™. …
Pixelle Acquires Specialty Papers Business from Verso
Combination Creates Largest Specialty Papers Business in North America Advanced Capabilities Establish Pixelle as Specialty Papers “Center of Excellence”
Midland Paper Launches New “Specialty Media” Catalog for Offset and Digital Sheet Products
Midland Paper, Packaging + Supplies, one of North America’s largest independent distributors of media for business communications, recently launched a new and innovative Specialty Media catalog for offset and digital sheet fed printers. The all-inclusive catalog merges media for major sheet fed print technologies into one unique publication. Offset, HP Indigo and Dry Toner substrates are all featured within one book.
OKI and Mimaki Engineering Conclude Exclusive International Sales Agreement for OKI Data’s Wide Format Inkjet Printers
In January, Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd. and OKI Data Corporation, the OKI Group’s printer company, concluded an exclusive international sales agreement for the distribution of OKI Data’s wide format inkjet printers. Under the terms of this agreement, the two companies will expand their sales alliance in Japan, announced in March 2019, to encompass overseas sales.
Konica Minolta Launches Digital Print Enrichment Press
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leader in world-class printing technology, today announced the official launch of the MGI JETvarnish 3D One, a simple, compact and affordable digital embellishment press that provides sensory print applications for printers of every size.
Kao Innovation Day
Kao Chimigraf hosted the first Kao Innovation Day, in Barcelona, that attracted representatives from 22 companies based in 6 countries. The event showcased the Kao Collins X-BAR, and two multi-printhead systems manufactured by Colordyne Technologies. Inkjet inks from Kao Collins were also shown by Kao Chimigraf, the European partner for both companies.
Memjet and COASO Announce the iCueLabel Press
COASO utilizes Memjet’s DuraFlex™ printing technology to develop a new class of high-performance label printer
Xerox Reported to Close French Subsidiary – Impika
Xerox is closing its “global centre of excellence” in France. Xerox has announced the closing of the Impika subsidiary privately to French employees but made no public announcement
Pixelle Specialty Solutions to Acquire Specialty Paper Business From Verso Corporation
Pixelle Specialty Solutions has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire specialty paper mills in Jay (“Androscoggin”), ME and Stevens Point, WI from Verso Corporation.
Media Considerations for Digital Print
Mary Schilling will be presenting on Media Considerations for Digital Print as part of the 2-day Brand United, Digital Printing for Professionals. The session will be delivered in Dallas on Thursday October 24 at 9:30 a.m. as part of the 2019 Printing United event. See the full session description and receive a free attendee code from Inkjet Insight.