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Radio frequency drying system provides efficient, selective heat
September 1st, 2009
Radio Frequency Co. Inc. introduced a radio frequency drying system that provides greater efficiency than conventional web dryers and enables the high-speed drying of water-based patterned glue and coatings at line speeds previously reached only with solvent based coatings. The Macrowave RF Drying System selectively heats only the coated portions on the web, leaving the […]
Océ adds 5 digital cutting tables to ProCut system
September 1st, 2009
Océ added five digital cutting tables to its ProCut system, enabling shops with larger roll-based inkjet printers to cut and trim media and provide better support of oversized rigid media. The ProCut tables perform trimming and contour-cutting, through-cutting, kiss-cutting, routing and creasing, and are suitable for roll media, sheets or rigid substrates up to 1.97 […]
Moss announces personnel moves
September 1st, 2009
Moss Inc. announced the appointment of Vince Marler executive vice president, operations. Marler served as Moss’ executive vice president and chief financial officer for two years and was instrumental in the acquisition and integration of the former Nichols Company based in Salt Lake City. Prior to joining Moss, Marler was corporate senior vice president-central operations […]
Barak line of printers offers new features
September 1st, 2009
Matan Digital Printers announced new features available for the Barak line of super-wide-format hybrid printers 5 and 3.5 meters wide. Matan developed with Caldera a specific set of transition curves for light and dark inks optimized for the new eight-color-printing Barak. Caldera implemented the curves and settings within the OEM edition of GrandRIP+. SOURCE Caldera
INX announces global availability of print head cleaning service
September 1st, 2009
INX Digital International Co. announced the global availability of its UV HeadCure print head cleaning service. Employing a new, patent-pending technology, it has shown to provide 100-percent recovery of UV print heads with obstructed nozzles and restricted flow. Unlike solvent inks, UV inks cannot be dissolved once they have cured, which creates a problem when […]
Printer uses advanced 12 wave technology
September 1st, 2009
The GO Salsa TX 64-inch printer handles direct-to-fabric and paper transfer for dye sublimation. The Salsa TX can print direct and dye sub, with an emphasis on soft signage, flags, banners, wall murals and trade show exhibits. Paper transfer capabilities include dye sub paper for apparel, carpets and rigid materials. According to the company, the […]
Dreamscape introduces metallic enriched textured media
September 1st, 2009
Dreamscape BLING! is a metallic enriched textured media that produces a sparkling metallic look with regular solvent, eco-solvent or UV-curable inks. BLING! has a textured surface with a silver colored coating of fine metallic particles. The textured surface produces sparkle under regular room light. Designers, artists and printers can create a high-end wallcovering look with […]
New welder leaves a clean finish
September 1st, 2009
The Triad from Sinclair Equipment Co. was designed around the basic finishing needs of the digital graphics market as an upgrade from glue, tape and outsourcing. The welder leaves a clean finish, no distortion to solvent inks and can be done with a simple one-person operation. A variety of welding styles can be achieved, including […]
GrafAmerica releases new UV LED wide format printer
September 1st, 2009
GrafAmerica released a new UV LED wide format printer. By utilizing a UV LED “cold light” system, the printer requires less energy than standard UV curing systems. In addition, lower emissions and special LED-curable inks contribute to a more sustainable product. Other features include the integration of a smart diagnostics system of electronics. This system […]
Sawgrass releases dye-based, waterproof ink
September 1st, 2009
Sawgrass Technologies released M-FP Ink Film Positive, a dye-based, waterproof ink for screen printing. Pigment-based M-FP inks offer more resistance to UV light than dye-based inks currently on the market. With the ability to dry quickly on most standard clear films, M-FP ink allows users to print multiple films at once and burn screens immediately […]