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In a move that greatly strengthens Ball&Doggett's market position in the Sunshine state and beyond, Sign Essentials will become a part of Australia's largest industry supplier from October 1st.
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It has 11 colour channels, including a new Green for extended colour gamut. Building on the success of its acclaimed SureColor S-Series signage printer range, the PrecisionCore printhead is user-replaceable for the first time.
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HP Large Format is at Printing United unveiling its latest innovations within the HP Latex print portfolio. Previously glimpsed at drupa, the key highlights include the introduction of the new 10L ink accessory for the HP Latex 2700 printer, upgrades to HP software PrintOS, and the implementation of AI.
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Canon opened its Printing United expo account with the addition of its FLXflow technology to the Arizona 1300 series, which brings new productivity and performance features to the flatbed printer series. Previously known as FLOW technology, the new FLXflow offers new options.
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FESPA Australia is pleased to announce the successful 2024 FESPA Future Leaders Program candidates. Now in its third year, the program further develops the leadership skills of experienced industry professionals in a two-day workshop facilitated by Carl Harman.
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Labelexpo Americas, currently on between 10th and 12th September in Chicago, is the launching pad for several new announcements where inkjet and hybrid flexo/inkjet is concerned.
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Innovative French print software developer Caldera, will show its new RIP solution for direct-to-film (DTF) printing at the Printing United Expo in Las Vegas which opened on 10th September and runs for three days. The show features 800+ exhibitors from all areas of print, making it the ideal environment for the launch of the new RIP.
DTF made easy for t-shirts, hoodies, shorts, pants, hats, bags, banners and more, by Caldera
Caldera’s Direct-to-Film solution is designed to provide an intuitive route for effective DTF printing. The software features an easy-to-use interface for preparing files and ripping images at the prepress stage, resulting in high-quality DTF printing without the need for specialist knowledge or expertise. Users will benefit from significant time savings thanks to the streamlined management of alignments, color bars, white undercoats and color knockouts. Flexibility and versatility are built in as the new software can interface with Windows, MacOS or Linux, making it easy to prepare and boost colors for vibrant results.
Caldera’s VP Marketing & Operations Sebastien Hanssens says, “This highly intuitive solution will bring direct-to-film digital printing 
within the reach of an entirely new group of users, opening up one of the fastest-growing print areas to small businesses and creators who want to be able to design and customize a wide range of DTF applications.”
Comprehensive but easy to use
Direct-to-Film’s key features include all the tools needed for DTF printing. Files are uploaded into the File Manager, after which users can fine tune the images in the Studio area with the ability to adjust orientation, alignment and color. White undercoats can be added automatically, mirror images can be created, and designs can be aligned on the roll with a single click. Once the files are ready for printing, they are exported to production. The program supports a wide range of file types and can be used for printing on all DTF printers based on Hosonsoft, BYHX and Royal motherboards.
“DTF printing is ideal for customizing t-shirts, hoodies, shorts, pants, hats, bags, banners – literally any textile application you can think of,” says Hanssens. “This new DTF solution makes it an easy prospect even for print producers who are inexperienced in this particular area, and by adding DTF to their print capability, they’ll be able to expand into new marketplaces and seize new opportunities.”
Caldera is in the Central Hall at booth C149 during Printing United Expo, Las Vegas.
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'Tis the season to host trade expos and September is not just about the unfortunate co-timing of Printing United (Las Vegas), Labelexpo (Chicago) but also SuperCorr for the corrugated industry in Orlando. All three cover Sept 10th-12th although SuperCorr is a 5-day show and started on 8th. EFI is there.
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Last Friday's ASGA-Currie Group Sign & Graphics Awards was a glittering affair and showed the quality and creativity of Australia's signage-related industry. Here's a list of all Gold winners, plus a link to all category level medalists, Silver Bronze and HC (Highly Commended).
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Dust off the clubs and retrieve your loudest strides and blouses - ASGA's Vic. golf day is on soon! The peak signage association will hold its popular annual VIC Sign & Print Golf Day on Wednesday 2nd October at the beautiful Sandhurst Golf Club in Melbourne.
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Two of the ASGA’s most well-known and respected personalities, Michael Punch and Michael Blazek, have been recognised with Lifetime Membership Awards at the 2024 Currie Group National Sign & Graphics Awards, which were held on Friday night at Daltone House in Sydney, with over 300 industry people celebrating.
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On Friday night, more than 300 industry identities gathered at Daltone House, overlooking Sydney’s Hyde Park, to celebrate the achievement of excellence in the sign, display and graphics industry at ASGA's 2024 Currie Group National Sign & Graphics Awards Gala Presentation Dinner.
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Mimaki in Europe has announced four new printers for sign graphic, industrial and textile applications. The CJV200 Series, a range of roll-to-roll print and cut eco-solvent machines, and the TS330-3200DS, a hybrid direct and transfer sublimation printer, will both be demonstrated for the first time in Europe at The Print Show (September 17th-19th, NEC Birmingham, UK).
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In time for the Printing United expo, RIP pioneer Onyx Graphics has announced a series of product demonstrations and advanced feature training sessions for its latest RIP software, ONYX 24. Also new is the enhanced ONYX Align web-based order management software.
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Networkpak, a Thomastown, Melbourne-based and well-established name in the Australian packaging industry known for its high-quality printed folding cartons for leading brands, has taken a significant step forward in expanding its service offerings into Labels, with the latest Screen L350UV SAI inkjet press supplied through Jet Technologies.
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