Fespa

Océ (F50) has launched a new entry-level addition to its Arizona range of UV flatbed printers, the 318 GL.

Wide-format manufacturer Mimaki has made its foray into latex print production with the launch of a new product range, the JV400 LX.

Fespa has said the Print Shop Live! element of this year's Barcelona show will showcase how best to integrate new technology with existing equipment, all in a live environment.

Agfa will give its entry-level flatbed, the M2540 FB, a international exhibition debut when it showcases at this month's Fespa Digital 2012 exhibition.

Wide-format manufacturer Polytype has said that its UV-curable print platform, the Virtu Quantum, offers an "unparalleled combination of speed and quality".

Mimaki will give a European debut to its new dye sublimation printer, the TS34-1800A, when it exhibits at Fespa 2012 later this month.

Fespa's head of events and new media Duncan MacOwan has said that next month's show is an ideal place for printers to develop or expand their sustainability programmes.

Fespa is to send a group of employees on a "print adventure" trip from London to Barcelona to find examples of innovative digital print technologies and applications.

GMG has marked its foray into the wide-format print sector with colour management software that can drive more than 750 print and cutting machines.

Around 70% of wide-format print businesses are aiming to diversify their product offering to catalyse growth in 2012, according to a new survey commissioned by Fespa.