Wide-format

Andesign boosts environmental options with Seiko II ColorPainter V-64S

Wide-format printer Andesign has invested in a Seiko II ColorPainter V-64S due, in part, to its environmental credentials.

Bluetree Design & Print boosts personalisation capacity with HP Scitex FB7500

Bluetree Design & Print has moved to expand its personalisation offering and compete for new clients after investing in a HP Scitex FB7500 flatbed printer complete with SmartStream Designer.

5m granted for inkjet research

A consortium of inkjet manufacturers, in association with Cambridge University, has been awarded a 5m grant for research to help bring advanced inkjet applications closer to a commercial reality.

Drytac launches EarthSmart Premium Bond paper

Drytac has launched EarthSmart Premium Bond - an FSC-certified extra-heavyweight paper designed for aqueous inkjet printers.

Agfa to buy Gandi Innovations

Agfa has announced it has agreed to buy the majority of the assets of large-format manufacturer Gandi Innovations, currently trading in creditor protection.

Sigma adds sparkle to wedding albums with world's first metallic inkjet printer

An Irish photobook and wedding photographic services company has been revealed as the first business in the world to install Roland DG's revolutionary metallic inkjet machine.

Sihl adds two canvas media to its inkjet range

Sihl has launched two matt-coated canvases for signage, advertising and fine art printing.

Trevision in Vienna scores Durst first

Austrian wide-format specialist Trevision has installed Europe's first Durst Rho 500R at its Vienna headquarters.

Durst ups roll-to-roll Rho productivity with autospool software

Durst has introduced software that it claims can significantly reduce turnaround times by automating the workflow.

Fespa announces 2010 global summit

Fespa will hold its first global summit next March in Miami with the theme of leading with innovation.