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DuPont (Hall 8b, C21) has revealed a one-stage solvent-free plate production process that produces flat-top digital dots directly onto the plate.

Software developer Caldera has launched version 11 of its eponymous RIP suite at Drupa. It is also showcasing a number of other new products on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.

Canon’s sales are 30% up on last Drupa as it reached its show sales target for the 100ppm imagePress C10000VP by day three of the show.

Kodak (Hall 5, F09) enjoyed a double celebration as it made its 21,000th thermal CTP sale, to Karton-Pak of Poland, while celebrating the 21st anniversary of the technology.

Xerox (Hall 8b, A62) has revealed the first buyers of its Drupa-launched inkjet presses.

Fujifilm (Hall 8b, A25) has partnered with US-based Epac Technologies to create '5D printing', an automated system for the print industry targeted particularly at high-quality book manufacturing.

Inline digital printing technology provider DataLase (Hall 6, A19) has announced it will be supplying its inline lasering technology to strategic partners Ricoh, KBA and Xerox.

High-power LED UV curing systems provider Air Motion Systems (Hall 14, B71) has launched a range of new products.

Mimaki (Hall 9, A04) is showcasing its work-in-progress at this Drupa, following its Fespa launch of its latest model, the 3.2m-wide UJV55-320.

Ricoh and EFI have signed a sales partnership at Drupa for Ricoh to sell EFI printers and expect to have wrestled market share from HP and Canon by the next show.