Wide-format

Big data is big business. And it plays a big role in modern society. Algorithms that analyse this data run our everyday lives, helping us to make decisions and sometimes making decisions for us.

HP Scitex has launched a clear varnish ink for use with its FB7500 and FB7600 printers, enabling selective varnishing and 3D effects to be added when printing super wide-format graphics.

Roland DG UK has launched an equipment rental programme that will allow SMEs, start-ups and other businesses to move into wide-format printing by renting a device for a one, two or three year period.

The first European orange ink upgrade of an HP Scitex FB7600 has been carried out at Birmingham's Fosco, Hayes & Hurdley.

Roland DG has announced an upgrade to its VersaCAMM print and cut series, the VS-i, which is up to 2,500 cheaper than its predecessor (at launch) despite being faster and having more colour options.

Pan-European web-to-print specialist Pixartprinting, has bought the first Durst Rhotex 320 textile printer to be installed at an Italian printer.

Fujifilm has launched a white ink version of the Inca Onset S40i, which it claimed is the fastest white printing wide-format press in its class.

Colourgen enjoyed a 12.5% increase in sales revenues for the year ending June 2013 thanks to strong orders for the Mutoh ValueJet range of printers.

The major buzz word in the lead-up to the 2012 London Olympic Games was 'legacy'. The organisers of the event intended to create a sporting legacy, with the nation's medal-winning athletes tasked with...

UK-based Drytac Europe has expanded its range of laminates specifically targeted at UV-printed output.