The technologies receiving this prestigious award have been judged as truly innovative and expected to have a major impact on the graphic communications industry.

The independent panel of judges deliberated over technology nominations ranging from plates and digital printing to a variety of production and management software. Great strides in technology were demonstrated in packaging software, inkjet printing, workflow automation, offset press efficiency, UV curing and variable data printing. Eight innovative technologies were selected to receive the award.

The 2011 InterTech technology award recipients are:

·       Enfocus Switch, Enfocus

·       KBA Flying JobChange from KBA

·       Komori H-UV Drying and Curing System, Komori America Corp.

·       Manroland Autoprint APL, Manroland

·       Memjet Technologies, Memjet

·       PDF/VT (ISO 16612-2), NPES The Association for Suppliers of Printing, Publishing and Converting Technologies (NPES coordinates U.S. representation to the ISO technical committee on graphic technology)

·       Studio Toolkit for Shrink Sleeves, EskoArtwork

·       TrueJet Digital Coated Papers, NewPage

The InterTech stars will be presented during the 2011 Printing Industries of America Premier Print Awards and InterTech Technology Awards Gala, 11 September 2011.