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Print Yatra promoting Pamex 2017 took off  from Lucknow on 13 November headed by Kamal Chopra, president, OPA and former president, AIFMP, Jwahar Lal Bhargava,

The packaging and labels segment is one of the major drivers for the Indian printing industry. The print media also continues to grow at a healthy pace with growth trends significantly over the world averages. In print

The Indian Printing Packaging & Allied Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (IPAMA) received more than one hundred confirmed bookings of space for participation in the forthcoming

Fujifilm India recently launched its super-wide UV printer, Uvistar Hybrid 320, foraying into wide-format printer portfolio. The official launch was held at the company’s state-of-the-art demo

NPES, the Association for Suppliers of Printing, Publishing and Converting Technologies, announced the opening of registration for the Print Business Outlook

S. Dayaker Reddy, president,  IPAMA  has been unanimously elected as president of Asia Print Association in a meeting held on 1  November 2017 at Jakarta, Indonesia.   This is another milestone in the history of

Two print service providers, one in north Mumbai and another in south Mumbai, have recently installed Konica Minolta AccurioPress C2070 digital printer to add to their digital printing capabilities. Kamal Print House in the 

Color Vision Print, a sister concern of Andheri East’s leading digital print house, Chheda Copy Centre, has installed western India’s first Ricoh Pro C7110sx, the fully loaded and top-of-the-line model

On 2 November 2017, Munich-based PerfectPattern announced that Kodak has integrated the sPrint One technology developed by PerfectPattern into its Prinergy Cloud Services. The announcement says that

HP Inc. has just announced the new HP DesignJet T830 24-Inch Multifunction Printer, an ultra-compact, versatile large format printing solution for architects, engineers and construction teams to

This year’s InPrint show in Munich will see Xaar’s Chris Noble highlight how inkjet – and Xaar technology, in particular – is transforming 3D Printing from a prototype

A surge in newsprint exports to India pushed Australian exports of paper and paperboard to a new record of 1.211 million tons in the last financial year, according to the 2017

With the Wide Format Automation Suite, the German prepress and workflow software publisher has automated the production process for wide and super-wide format printing. An extensive prepress package

More than 400 printers took part in the road show organized on 15 October to promote the Pamex exhibition in Mumbai this December.

Following Labelexpo in Brussels, Venkataramana Graphics based in Hyderabad has signed up to sell Vision Tech’s digital spot UV and 3D foil system in India. The Korean

At the WAN-IFRA World Publishing Expo in Berlin, Fujifilm announced the launch of three new products in its Superia range which have been especially designed for newspaper printers.

The printing market will see a rise in jobs in the coming days as major regular printers gear up to ensure they meet deadlines before the festival starts. On account of Diwali, one

Hewlett-Packards’ Latex 1500 printer is increasingly gaining popularity when it comes to quality printing, especially in cases where one is diversifying into other mediums of printing.

Wenli is a China-based company which offers high-quality printing solutions to varied industry segments. The company has been operating in India for over a decade now.

Kolkata-based Nextgen Printers has ordered a brand new Manroland Sheetfed Roland 500 series 6-color plus coater with in-line foiler for its Sikkim plant. Essentially, this means that the company now has an

Konica Minolta Business Solutions, a global leader in advanced imaging and networking technologies, showcased its state-of-the-art production printing solutions across major urban centers including Cochin, Delhi, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Mumbai.

At the 450 and 850 setters, exposure speed can be configured individually on the basis of high-performance diode modules, enabling plate throughput rates to be more than doubled. Modular design enables basic models to be upgraded to 4- or 8-page format, for example with Single Cassette Automation (SCA, upto 100 plates) or fully automatic Multi-Cassette Automation (MCA, upto 500 plates). The UV-Setters expose UV sensitive plates for all types of printing presses, and are fitted with an integrated punch. Alternatively, it is possible to work with 3-point plate alignment.

The exposure units of the 450 and 850 are based on basysPrint’s DSI³ technology with high-performance diode modules. Unlike other CtP systems, it uses modules which combine the light output of several diodes installed separately from the exposure head. A compensator bundles the energy and delivers it via fiber optics to the DMD. It is normally not necessary to replace DSI³ modules over the whole service life of the platesetter. A constant light output level is maintained within the modules by way of their APC (Automatic Power Control) circuitry. The DSI³ systems are characterised by a high degree of stability, even without further calibration. Upon request, UV setters can be supplied in traditional lamp versions, above all as an option for companies with a very low plate consumption or for newcomers to the world of CtP.

“The basysPrint systems combine the benefits of CtP with the unique process and economic advantages of the conventional UV plate technology.” said Punch Graphix CEO Wim Deblauwe, “Thanks to their modular concept, the new UV-Setters 450 and 850 can be tailored precisely to individual requirements. Hence, they are also the ideal digital exposure system for high-end users. The systems implement the manifold strengths of both newspaper automation solutions and basysPrint’s proven DSI³ exposure technology, ensuring unrivalled stability and cost efficiency in production.”

Being designed with a flatbed, all versions of the UV-Setters 450 and 850 are able to expose plates of different formats simultaneously. Thanks to the 1-bit TIFF interface, users can freely choose whether to integrate a UV-Setter into an existing workflow system, or to install a dedicated overall solution tailored specifically to individual production requirements. The systems presented at drupa are available with immediate effect through the worldwide network of Punch Graphix dealers.

The company’s large format UV-Setter Series 11, 15 and 16, capable of handling plates up to 1,560 x 3,170 mm, have been enhanced with MCA automation modules as well, allowing for unattended and uninterrupted plate handling. The modules comprise four separate cassettes to facilitate fast loading and unloading of different plate formats. The system can store up to 320 single plates (format up to 1,560 x 3,170 mm, thickness 0.4 mm) or up to 800 dual-loaded plates (two plates in 8-page format, thickness 0.3 mm) as the basis for continuous unattended operation. MCA selects the appropriate plate format for the job in hand, removes the slip paper and transports the plates to the exposure unit. The operator can specify the use of 3-point alignment and/or an integrated punch, which provides for fast, reliable and register-accurate customer-specific punching before exposure. The automation modules MCA or SCA can be retrofitted on site to permit upgrading of existing systems.

A special feature of the unit is Stork’s patented intermittent-contact squeegee system. This eliminates the problem of mesh-stretching, by only applying downward pressure against the screen, while the mesh makes contact with the substrate. When the screen assumes the off-contact position, the squeegee pressure is immediately disengaged.

Intermittent printing systems enable substantial savings in tooling costs and changeover time. Between impressions, the web realigns itself, by making an intermittent web movement, which is adjustable according to the repeat length. In this way, a single screen or cylinder size can be used for many different print jobs.

The unit features Stork’s patented squeegee system, which eliminates the problem of screen wear-and-tear. Bert Grootjen, program manager graphics at Stork Prints, comments: “The unit has proved so popular because it gives label converters the chance to compete successfully in short-run, high-end markets, while enjoying low consumable costs at the same time.”

Rotary screen printing is seen as a highly productive means of applying thick ink and varnish deposits. As a result, the process is ideal for high-end features that offer extra shelf impact, like high-lustre varnishes, tactile and raised image effects, brilliant opaques, the no-label look, thermo-chromic inks, and a range of brand-protecting security solutions, such as iridescent inks.

Makoto Nishioka from Japan Printing Machinery Association (JPMA) recently visited the Print-Packaging (P) Ltd. office at Noida and confirmed its participation at PAMEX 2017 to be held from 18-21 December 2017 in Mumbai.

At the Media Expo 2017, Colorjet launched its first machine in the series of Vulcan UV printing machines. Observing the demand in the market, Colorjet

The demand for standard newsprint is rising and the powerful and responsible journey of newspapers around the globe is seen declining. Nevertheless, print remains one of the most trusted product.

As part of the Koenig & Bauer 200th anniversary celebrations at Wurzburg, one was privileged to look into the often mysterious science of bank note currency printing.

PRINT CHINA 2019 Press Conference was held in Rm. S401d, McCormick Place on 12 September 2017 during PRINT 17 in Chicago.

Poddar Global is among the largest importers of newsprint in India with a substantial warehousing space to store the tons of newsprint that it imports. The company was launched by the Late Ram Karan Poddar

The Indian print industry is highly unorganized and businesses are mostly family   owned. Due to the fragmented nature of the industry, it lacks the scale to optimize the

Bhiwandi-based book printer, Imprints has seen a robust growth since it began operations a little less than three years ago. The company, which is based in

Sweden’s MWM Group, a software and consulting company, plans to showcase its smart software solutions for media houses and printing companies at the WAN-Ifra Expo 2017 from 10 to 12 October in Berlin.

ColorJet India, manufacturers of wide-format inkjet printers, will be launching VULCAN, a high-speed 3.2 meter UV LED Roll to Roll Printer,

Two leading print service providers in the Lower Parel region of Mumbai have invested in digital presses recently. Preview Print Zone in Adhyaru Industrial Estate has installed a

Building on a longstanding partnership, HP and Siemens are accelerating 3D printing for industrial production through the creation of a new HP-certified Additive Manufacturing (AM) software module from Siemens.

3D printing has been around for nearly three decades but its potential to be more than just a tool for creating visual aids is being fully utilised at present. According to reports, some hospitals in India are now using 3D models of their patients to practice surgery before actually performing the task on people.

PrintExpo-Chennai 2017, the ninth edition of an exhibition-cum-conference dedicated to the design and print industry, came to a close on 20 August 2017.

Vijayawada-based printing firm, Srilekha Power Printers installed a Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 74 4-color press in a bid to fortify its professional print offerings and

At the recent INMA South Asia conference in New Delhi, a number of issues were skirted, mentioned peripherally or in passing without the substantial discussion that perhaps has to take place within news organizations themselves

HP Inc. recently announced a historic deal with Shutterfly, the world’s leading online retailer and manufacturer of high-quality personalized products and services, adding a second phase of HP Indigo 12000 digital presses and

PrintExpo 2017, a three-day event from 18-20 August, was recently concluded at the Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, Chennai. With the widest range of machines

It was about one-and-a-half years ago that Fujifilm India inaugurated its swanky demo center in Mumbai’s northern suburb of Dahisar. During these months, the demo center has been hosting wide format printers

Block Printed Textiles of India: Imprints of Culture, authored by Eiluned Edwards and published by Niyogi Books, Delhi, has been selected to receive the RL Shep Ethnic

In another defining acquisition to strengthen its presence in the country, Messe Frankfurt India Trade Fair, the Indian subsidiary of one of the world's leading trade show organizers, Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, announced that it has acquired the rights of Screen Print India.

Aaxaio Software, developer of automation solutions for PDF creation, printing and content correction workflows for the publishing and printing markets, announces the

For the first time since its launch in 1994, the WAN-IFRA’s International Color Quality Club now open to all newspapers and magazines. The worldwide quality printing

The Government of India’s GST Council met for the 20th time on Saturday 5 August 2017 and revised the rates on thirteen categories including job work services for

Both big note currency demonetization at the end of 2016, and the current goods and services tax (GST) ‘one-tax one-country’ regime have been optimistically cheered