The ins & outs of outdoor fabrics

November 1, 2007  |  Features, Graphics

Advances in fabric engineering and improvements in digital imaging technologies are catalysts for growth. By John Evans The use and application of outdoor fabrics for graphics applications has expanded at what some have called a mind-boggling rate over the last several years. There are a number of r…
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Deciding to buy or lease equipment

November 1, 2007  |  Features, Graphics

The advantages of buying or leasing major equipment purchases. By Vince Cahill When a business owner makes a capital equipment purchase, the decision to buy or lease may be as complicated as selecting which piece of equipment to buy. Some owners prefer to pay cash and would not miss the liquidity th…
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KAPCO offers new backlit film

November 1, 2007  |  Graphics

KAPCO Graphic Products has added a water-resistant, 5 mil front print backlit film to its solvent media product line. The single-sided solvent printable media is applicable for indoor and outdoor light box and backlit signage applications. Compatible with OEM and mild solvent inks and printers, the …
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Astrup Co. offers Vivitex line of printable fabrics

November 1, 2007  |  Graphics

The Astrup Co. now offers Vivitex, Glen Raven’s line of printable fabrics. Specifically designed for use on solvent-based printers, the Vivitex line features five different weights and constructions for use in sign and banner applications. Vivitex is the new brand name for Glen Raven’s g…
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US Sublimation introduces 2 new printers at IFAI Expo

November 1, 2007  |  Graphics

Two new Velotex printers introduced at the IFAI Expo in Las Vegas feature a patented system of synchronized cylinders for controlled media feeding and a unique built-in heat fixation module that, based on the ink used, either sublimates or cures the color on the fabric as it exits the printer unit. …
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Digital imaging bundle improves color fidelity and image control

November 1, 2007  |  Graphics

Pantone Inc. and onOne Software Inc. have introduced a new digital imaging bundle that improves the color fidelity and image control for design projects. The bundle includes PANTONE® hueyPRO, a member of Pantone’s huey family of display calibration products, and onOne Software’s Genu…
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Gandinnovations improves Graphic User Interface (GUI) software

November 1, 2007  |  Graphics

Gandinnovations has improves its Graphic User Interface (GUI). The new software now offers operators access to a faster and more powerful program that will drag and drop files, as well as manipulate and manage artwork files. New features include a “Jobs” program. “Jobs” allow…
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Flatbed printer features three-zone vacuum-controlled system

November 1, 2007  |  Graphics

The Jeti 3148 UV flatbed printer table from Gandinnovations has a three-zone vacuum-controlled system that eliminates any masking or area covering when printing. The pin registration system allows for fast and accurate substrate loading and unloading; this can be preformed by one person because the …
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Océ introduces eco-solvent inkjet printer

November 1, 2007  |  Graphics

Océ has introduced the Océ CS9060 eco-solvent inkjet printer for creating indoor and outdoor display graphics prints. The Océ CS9060 printers support customers entering the digital printing market or companies that are already active in this market and want to expand their production capacity. Ap…
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Astrup expands Solair line

November 1, 2007  |  Graphics

The Astrup Co. has added two new Solair brackets to its hardware line that allow for new, larger widths and projections on Solair Retractable Awning Systems. Available fromAstrup in white, desert sand, brown, and mocha colors, the new SolairXP Slider Bracket is longer than standard Solair brackets a…
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