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"If you find it a real challenge to achieve colour accuracy and consistency across multiple devices and media types, you're not alone," says the Australian Sign & Graphics Association (ASGA). "Don't miss this chance [on Tuesday, 3 October] to join a consultation with The Colour Doctor - renowned colour expert David Crowther of Colour Graphic Services and Idealliance Australasia.

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IAB Australia, the trade association for online advertising, has expanded its industry education series with the launch of new foundational industry training programs, including modules on Understanding Digital Ad Fraud and Data to be introduced later this year.

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The first edition of Labelexpo Europe since 2019 closed on a high note last week, with a total of 637 exhibitors taking part in the show, which took place in Brussels Belgium for the last time, before the move to Barcelona for 2025. Australian and NZ visitors were everywhere, reports one exhibitor and the uptake of inkjet in narrow web is gaining pace.

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Women in Print board members Kellie Northwood, Sandy Aspinall and Lisa Blachut are all stepping down from their roles and a recruitment drive is underway for a new board officer and SA and/or WA Patrons. In October 2022, Northwood was named CEO of national print association the PVCA.  

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ASGA announced that Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA) will be the national sign association's preferred supplier for legal advice. The agreement gives ASGA members access to a new Workplace Advice Line.

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Dani Rochford from Signlink Graphics in Hokitika, New Zealand is loving her first year as a signwriter but says she’s discovered “just how under-developed signwriting training is compared to other trades."

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Agfa will showcase its latest inkjet printing solutions at next month's Printing United Expo in the US, including the high-speed Onset X3 HS (formerly Inca) with robotic automation debuting Agfa’s new Onset 560 white ink, and the Flex Roll-to-Roll system on the Tauro H3300 UHS.

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Following the popularity of its Recycled Removable Adhesive Fabric for aqueous printers, HP has released HP Recycled Removable Adhesive Fabric, 3-in Core (Latex/solvent) - made with recycled water bottles and coating materials for HP Latex, solvent, low-solvent, and UV-curable inks.

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Kodak introduces two new satin photo papers to its portfolio of Kodak Wide-Format Media: Kodak Professional Satin Photo Paper 270gsm and Kodak Premium Satin Photo Paper 240gsm.

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Ever on the move and progressive, The Durst Group has achieved another milestone in winning seven categories at the Printing United Awards, the most prestigious prize in the American printing industry. This recognition comes for its regular innovations in large format printing (LFP), packaging, automation, and software solutions.

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Brett Martin is partnering with Fujifilm at The Print Show 2023 at the NEC, Birmingham UK, on now from 19-21 September 2023, to demonstrate its growing range of quality substrates for sign and display applications. The Print Show is at the now defunct Ipex show home of the National Exhibition Centre, but only in one hall versus Ipex's use of all 17 halls in its heyday.

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HP has launched the new entry-level HP Latex 630 printer series, “making white ink technology available to Print Service Providers (PSPs) of all sizes.”

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Supplier GJS has installed Australia's first Roland DG BN2 series print and cut machine at Kiama, NSW-based printer Known Designs, which also runs a first-gen Roland DG BN-20 printer cutter. (video)

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Durst Group has acquired Aleph SrL, a pioneer in sustainable digital solutions for textiles and interior and exterior decorations. “With this strategic move, Durst Group further enhances its position in water-based and sustainable printing technologies,” said Durst, a manufacturer of digital printing and production solutions.

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Mimaki has introduced two new UV technology roll-to-roll printers - the UJV100-160Plus and the UCJV330-160 - that extend the company’s popular 100 and 330 series and feature numerous production benefits.

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Places are filling fast for ASGA's Victorian Sign & Print Golf Event to be held on Wednesday 4 October at the Sandhurst Golf Club in Melbourne. 

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US-based Hasler Cutting Systems, distributed in Australia by Jetmark, has unveiled "the world's first five-metre wide digital flatbed XY cutter...a groundbreaking development that will revolutionize large format cutting operations.”

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Orafol's highly successful series of vehicle wrapping courses has seen a boost to Western Australia's skills with the certification of six new Level 3 Advanced wrappers. Led by Orafol Creative Hub manager Trent Byrnes, the WA class graduated with flying colours.

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Adelaide - based and well respected industry supplier Graphic Arts Supplies, has inked a dealership with Mutoh Australia and will represent Mutoh products in SA and the NT.

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LIA Victoria’s next Technical Event will be held on 12th October at one of the most tightly-guarded print sites in Australia, Note Printing Australia at Craigieburn in northern Melbourne.

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HP has introduced HP Vital, a new portfolio of monomeric adhesive vinyl and laminates that delivers “durability, performance and consistent image quality worthy of the HP name at an economical price.”