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Printing Industries of America Announces 2009 InterTech™ Technology Award Recipients
Printing 07/16 2009 12:52
Pittsburgh, PA, July 15, 2009 - Printing Industries of AmericaPrinting Industries of America is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2009 InterTech™ Technology Awards. For over thirty years, recipients of this prestigious award have not only had a major impact on the graphic communications industry, but they also consistently prove to be successful in the commercial marketplace.
The independent panel of judges deliberated over technology submissions ranging from process control tools to MIS applications, to digital and offset presses. Recurring themes in 2009 InterTech nominations were process efficiency, integration, and improved manufacturing performance through use of the innovative technologies. Great strides in technology were demonstrated in four primary areas, in the form of innovative workflow integration and implementation, digital press design, color matching across devices and management of color data, and improved user operation resulting in reduced makeready time and cost.
Recipients were recognized from across a wide spectrum of printing processes and production areas. Twenty-one nominations were submitted, and nine innovative technologies were selected to receive the award.¡¡» Read More
Labelexpo Show Preview – AB Graphic International
Printing ≫ Label 07/16 2009 08:32
July 2009. Bridlington, UK based AB Graphic International will feature the latest developments in its Omega and Vectra range of label converting and finishing lines on stand 6F70. Products on the HP stands 9G65/9G70 will include several Digicon systems converting digitally printed webs in combination with the HPWS4500 and new WS6000 print engines.
The company will launch the new Omega VSR vertical slitter rewinder that can be supplied with servo drive option for speeds of up to 400mt/min. Capable of winding films and delicate substrates, the VSR range is available in web widths 330mm, 430mm and 530mm. A new air assisted spreader bar will be demonstrated on a VSR530 model that allows unsupported films to be rewound on a single spindle without cross over.
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Tenth Annual EFI Connect Users¡Ç Conference to Kick-Off August 2nd
Printing ≫ Digital Printing 07/15 2009 16:32
Event is Huge Opportunity for PrintSmith, Pace, Hagen, Monarch, Logic, PSI and Digital StoreFront Customers to Help Set Product Direction; VUTEk, Fiery and Jetrion Technology Also on Display
Foster City, Calif. – July 15, 2009 – EFI (Nasdaq: EFII), the world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, will welcome customers to the 10th annual Connect users¡Ç conference from August 2 to August 5 at the Wynn Las Vegas. Connect enables leaders from around the globe to attend more than 160 educational sessions, test drive the latest EFI products, voice their opinions at user group meetings, discuss industry trends, and network with peers.¡¡» Read More
Print 09 Preview---Spartanics Showcases Hybrid Roll/Sheet Laser Die Cutting Machine
Coating 07/15 2009 08:49
(www.spartanics.com, Print 09 McCormick Place, Chicago, Booth 3619) Printers, converters, and others seeking technology for high-precision cutting in both sheet-fed and web applications will be able to see the newly released Spartanics Finecut Hybrid Roll/Sheet Laser Die Cutting Machine at Print ¡Ç09, September 11 – 16, Booth 3619.
For a sneak preview of this breakthrough technology please see live video from North America¡Çs first user, Southern Coating and Nameplate at http://www.spartanics.com/announcements_detail.cgi?id_num=34&styleid=2.¡¡» Read More
More than 3,000 suppliers of microtechnology, nanotechnology and advanced materials at a glance
Materials 07/15 2009 08:29
The comprehensive database of the European microtechnology, nanotechnology and advanced materials industries ¡ÈNano Guide of Europe¡É is available now from IVAM Research.
Due to a large interest in Japan, IVAM will present the comprehensive database during the Exhibition Micromachine/MEMS from July 29 to 31 in Tokyo.
If your are looking for micro or nano products and solutions in Europe, you will find them much easier and faster with the ¡ÈNano Guide of Europe¡É. You do not have to spend time for research in different directories or on the Internet. Throught the ¡ÈNano Guide¡É, you can identify suppliers, but also potential customers or project partners and contact them with just a few clicks.¡¡» Read More