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EFI VUTEK FABRIVU 340I
This is an advanced , aqueous dispersed dye-sublimation printer . Features include a new platen and extraction system that enables in-line heat press sublimation directly from the printer . EFI customers gain greater convenience and value , as it is available at a price that is less than the cost of a comparable printer and heat press purchased separately . Plus , the combined printer / heat press system uses less floor space than would be required with separate printing and sublimation stations . www . gsw . co . za
KORNIT STORM HD6
Kornit ’ s HD print engine , combined with the NeoPigment Rapid ink , leads to significant reductions in ink consumption and cost per print . The Storm HD6 will reduce both by approximately 30 % compared to the Storm Hexa . The new cost per print levels make the HD systems an attractive choice for screen printers and digital printers for print runs between one and 500 copies . www . rexxscreendigital . co . za
ARLON DPF 8200 HIGH TACK
This durable film , combined with a low shrink , high tack adhesive formula , allows for greater dimensional stability , making it easier to apply . With reduced converting time and quicker printing , the user can remain focused on producing ideal graphics . Adding heat to the DPF 8200 High Tack when installing on textured surfaces will make the graphic conform to slight contours and textures without any hassle . Recommended applications include : low energy surfaces , as well as interior and exterior wall graphics . www . arlon . com
MUTOH PERFORMANCEJET 2508UF
This is a true flatbed ( 1250mm x 2540mm ( 4 ” x 8 ”) LED UV printer with moving gantry . The standard PJ-2508UF incorporates two powerful UV LED lamps and four variable drop greyscale heads mounted in a staggered setup , allowing either 2x CMYK or CMYK + White and Varnish printing . The machine will also be field upgradable to six heads to combine speed and functionality . It can handle media thicknesses up to 100mm ( 3.94 ”) and 50kg / sqm . www . mipstech . co . za
ESKO FLIP-SIDE CAMERA
This unique solution saves the 20 to 30 minutes of manual set-up time typically required to ensure accurate cutting of corrugated board for in-store displays as well as other applications . When using the Kongsberg Feeder and Stacker , the camera scans the underside of the sheet to locate registration marks , barcodes containing set-up instructions , and the corner of the sheet . It is then able to cut and crease accurately by calculating where the registration marks are in reference to the corner , with limited or no operator intervention . www . esko . com
DRYTAC COLORCAPTURE RANGE
This allows customers to create the wall décor media to best suit their requirements . ColorCapture offers multiple wall graphics options , including a line of paper fleeced embossed wallcoverings with a choice of ivory , canvas , sycamore and leather finishes . It includes a range of embossed PVC wallcoverings , which includes the ReTac Textures line up of canvas , linen , sand and wood textures . In addition , there is a line of woven polyester wallcoverings , which features FabrikTac woven fabric film . www . drytac . co . uk
NESCHEN EASY DOT CHALKBOARD RANGE
Neschen has expanded its easy dot chalkboard range in the colours black and green . The chalkboard film is suitable for writing with both dry and liquid chalk and can be easily cleaned with a wet sponge or cloth . This enables frequently changing lettering in commercial and private environments . The film can be printed with ( eco- ) solvent , latex or UV-curable inks to create an additional individual lay out . Pre-printing with white ink is necessary to create realistic colour reproduction . www . neschen . com
ONEVISION WIDE FORMAT AUTOMATION SUITE 18.1
Fully automated nesting is now possible for print files of print products that are printed on both sides . Thanks to automated intersection line merging , the number of intersection lines and thus the cutting time is considerably reduced . In addition , spot colours can now be extracted from PDF files . For example , cut lines or white masks can be automatically removed for printing and at the same time a separate file can be created with only the spot colours for further processing , e . g . by a cutter . www . onevision . com
MACTAC JT 8300 DOT SERIES
The special dotted adhesive allows users to achieve a professional result thanks to the products ’ transparency and printability on all technologies . Users can create impactful designs while reducing the costs related to professional applicators for short-term decorations in commercial spaces and exhibitions . Advantages : easy and fast application and removability thanks to the dotted adhesive and good printability on all main platforms . www . mactac . com
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