Hand-held spectrocolorimeter identifies color differences

January 1, 2013  |  Graphics

The hand-held RM200QC spectrocolorimeter is used to identify color differences between samples and standards, opacity and grayscale assessment, and highlight how colors may change in appearance under daylight and household lighting. The instrument illuminates from three directions while recording 27…
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RIP software package

January 1, 2013  |  Graphics

Roland DGA Corp. introduced VersaWorks Version 4.8, a RIP software package developed for the company’s wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters. Utilizing libraries from the Pantone Plus and Goe™ product lines allows users to automatically convert a Pantone spot color to a CMYK va…
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Aurora expands DECOPRINT

January 1, 2013  |  Graphics

Aurora Specialty Textiles Group Inc. has added Silver and Diamond with adhesive and Acquasun to their offering of Decoprint® fabrics. Silver and Diamond have an acrylic coating. The adhesive is removable making it useful for wall graphics. Both are available in rolls 59 inches by 82 feet and are…
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Substrate designed for underwater use

January 1, 2013  |  Graphics

AquaFlex is a substrate designed for underwater branding and advertising. AquaFlex can be positioned by hand or with a pool brush. The product is engineered to lie flat and stay in position without tape or adhesive. The blue backside of AquaFlex is made from recycled postindustrial pool liner. AquaF…
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Choosing fabric

January 1, 2013  |  Graphics

By Mason Riddle What makes for a great fabric graphics project? According to Nora Norby, president and co-founder of Banner Creations Inc., it is critical to understand the project’s intended use. Is it for an interior or exterior site? What is the client trying to convey and specifically what…
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What you should know about machines

January 1, 2013  |  Graphics

By Dara Syrkin Let’s talk machines. This column is designed to illuminate the nitty-gritty of how to set up an effective and efficient shop that answers customers’ needs and boosts your bottom line. We asked some leading questions of John Mark Lutzke, IT manager at Banner Creations Inc. …
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Sustainability: State of the industry

January 1, 2013  |  Features, Graphics

Throughout the entire supply chain, the fabric graphics market is stepping up its green game. By Holly O’Dell Sustainability programs in the business world have shifted from nice-to-have to must-have. What once started out as a marketing advantage is now a strategic, even competitive platform.…
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Going green

January 1, 2013  |  Features, Graphics

Today’s concern about the environment has led to significant improvements in sustainability efforts within the digital fabric graphics industry, including greener and cleaner inks. By Maura Keller These days, just about everyone in business is burdened with some kind of environmental challenge…
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Banners for a corporate birthday

January 1, 2013  |  Graphics

By Amy Overgaard The project. Hearst Corp. wanted to commemorate its 125th anniversary by incorporating a visual display in the lobby of its Manhattan offices. The company wanted the high-impact display to coordinate with its outside advertising campaign while complementing the interior architectura…
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Evening gown lights up with Twitter messages

January 1, 2013  |  Graphics, Projects

The glitzy launch of EE, Britain’s new 4G mobile network, delivered power to the people. EE staged its launch party at the Battersea Power Station on the South Bank of the Thames in London, an art deco design masterpiece now undergoing redevelopment, and invited singer Nicole Scherzinger to pe…
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