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TWiST and SWiNG at Drupa

DALiM shows Elle production, launches Linux software and introduces new entry-level automated workflow system.

Xerox dips toe in water of offset market at Drupa

Xerox is showing an offset press for the first time in Hall 18 at the show.

X-Rite majors on mini targets

X-Rite has launched a suite of related products at Drupa, intended to take the slog out of creating ICC colour management profiles for individual presses.

Barcos new variable-information press heralds digital ambitions

Barco has announced a new 800m<sup>2</sup>/hour CMYK variable information digital press, a roll-to-roll ink-jet based on Xaar's 500S piezo heads.

Enfocus takeover details revealed

Artwork Systems paid 10m for PDF utilities developer Enforcus, which is previewing new features for its PitStop products at Drupa.

Indigo wins quickprint deal

Indigo has sealed a supply deal with Franchise Services, the owner of quickprint chains Sir Speedy, PIP and Multicopy.

Epson targets New Ink at high-end proofing

Epson is targeting its New Ink technology, which offers decisive advantages over conventional pigment ink, at contract and colour proof printers.

PaperExchange.com adds new services

PaperExchange.com used Drupa to reveal additions to its online paper industry service.

Scitex and Lasercomb to distribute Aprion

Aprion Digital announced the development of a high speed, high resolution wide format press together with distributors to different market sectors on the first day of Drupa.

Heidelberg Mainstream 80 unveiled

Heidelberg has officially launched the Mainstream 80, an 80,000cph coldset web which it is hoped will spearhead the groups long-awaited entry into the newspaper and semi-commercial market and...

First violet Agfa Galileo goes to UK

Spectrum Pre-press in Walsall has ordered the worlds first violet diode version of the Agfa Galileo platesetter.

First fruits of Imation-Xerox alliance

The first dividend from Imations strategic alliance with Xerox has appeared in the shape of the Imation Matchprint RIP for Xeroxs DocuColor 12.

IBM to stick with Xeikon

IBM will not be seduced by the promise of faster digital press speed from the NexPress engine, despite its OEM deal with NexPress' joint parent Heidelberg for the Digimaster.

Parliamentary Press adopts Ibis inline stitcher

Overnight Government printing specialist Parliamentary Press in London will be the first user of a new Ibis Digi-Stitch 2000 saddle stitching machine running in-line with its Oc DemandStream 8090...

PrintCafe aims for global domination

PrintCafe launched its print e-trading service onto the European market at Drupa, with an aggressive attempt to set the standards for the emerging print e-trading environment via its new PCX interface...