Technology

Can electronic papers make it into the mainstream?

Electronic paper, digital paper, rewritable paper, electronic ink, etc, whatever you want to call it, low-cost flexible screens that behave a lot like paper but can display variable content are a...

Not yet a silver bullet for workflow woes

When speaking with printers about JDF, you get a lot of negative responses. The managing director of one large commercial printer on the South Coast puts it diplomatically: “I’ve never really got on...

Elle aiming for £10m turnover with Push to Stop investment

Commercial printer Elle Media Group has invested £2m in a ‘Push to Stop’ five-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106 with coater, in a bid to cross the £10m-turnover mark.

A forte for IT can help orchestrate greater harmony

There is no doubt that the top dog in enterprises when it comes to all things IT and technology is the chief information officer (CIO).

Ultimaker launches third-generation 3D printer

Netherlands-based 3D printer manufacturer Ultimaker has launched its third-generation Ultimaker 3.

Print innovators complete 'HaRFest' project

A consortium of print manufacturers and technology companies, led by the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI), has completed an 18-month project to develop and scale up a print energy-harvesting device...

Vistaprint launches updated SME website builder

Vistaprint has launched an updated version of its website builder for small businesses, incorporating changes that it believes make the product unique in the market.

Global Graphics names new print sales vice-president

Print software developer Global Graphics has appointed former Xaar European account manager Jeremy Spencer to the newly created role of print sales vice-president.

HP unveils four new PageWide Web Presses

HP has launched four new 762mm-wide (30in) PageWide Web Presses.

Get to grips with tomorrow’s world

Technology has affected every industry in some shape or form, and in many cases it has completely revolutionised sectors. In the printing industry this has been manifested in the machines becoming...