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Ricoh launches its first plant-based ink

Ricoh’s plant-based ink is the first-of-its-kind for mainstream graphics and packaging print. The ink has been developed to deliver excellent rub resistance and set-off performance for corrugated brown and white boards, as well as carton board.


Tilia Labs releases Phoenix Version 8.0

Tilia Labs announces the latest release of Tilia Phoenix, an AI-driven planning and imposition system shown to improve print job efficiency, production, and profitability.


Cober increases print on demand revenue after partnering with Infigo

Canadian printer Cober has increased print on demand revenue by 20 per cent, just 18 months after signing up to the Infigo web-to-print platform.


Printing United Alliance opens registration for annual Continuous Improvement Conference

Printing United Alliance opens registrations for its annual Continuous Improvement Conference, which will be held May 1-4 in Scottsdale, Ariz.
 
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Large-format

Five reasons why large-format supports business resilience

While key print production markets were heavily impacted by the pandemic, the wide-format sector experienced less disruption and is expected to enjoy strong growth in the next five years due to greater adoption in the advertising, packaging, and textile industries as well as expansion into new and emerging market segments. » Read more
 
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Xaar launches Sure Flow, an ultrasonic self-cleaning mode

Xaar has launched Sure Flow, its new ultrasonic self-cleaning mode, which enables users to clear and prevent nozzle blockages without the need to remove the printhead. » Read full article

Konica Minolta’s Laura Blackmer promoted to president, Dealer Sales

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. promotes Laura Blackmer to president, Dealer Sales. She is responsible for the sales and management of Konica Minolta’s dealer network. » Read full article

Durst P5 Tex iSub and P5 350 HS win EDP awards

The Durst P5 Tex iSub was honoured as the best roll-to-roll textile printing system with an integrated inline finishing unit at this year’s EDP awards. The P5 350 HS was determined as the best UV printing system for the corrugated packaging market. » Read full article

Drytac announces global availability of Polar Choice White PVC films

Drytac has announced the global availability of its Polar Choice White monomeric PVC films. Available in gloss and matte finish, the films are suitable for flat signage and general advertising applications. » Read full article
 
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Siegfried “Fred” Tanzer

Meet the younger Tanzer brother

Siegfried “Fred” Tanzer, the younger brother of Eric Tanzer, played a pioneering role in the Canadian printing scene. He was often the first to import machines never before heard of in the West. He also developed new markets. Our Chronicle columnist, Nick Howard, highlights important events in Fred’s life, and its impact on the Canadian printing industry. » Read more
 
EVENTS CALENDAR 
 

Mimaki Global Innovation Days

Location: Online
Date: March 2–4, 2022
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GCM Colloquium 2022

Location: Online
Date: March 3–4, 2022
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