By Digital Output Staff
Printing United takes place October 23 to 25, 2019 in Dallas, TX at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. The newly launched event provides attendees with access to the latest solutions for apparel, graphics/wide format, and functional printing applications, while extending into the commercial, packaging, and in-plant printing segments.
On the Floor
Visit over 600 exhibitors on the show floor. We continue our preview from the September issue with information from additional vendors.
Above: FLEXcon, booth 8024, highlights a new slideable, repositionable removable adhesive and air egress liner system, HX5000 with HOV-X Technology.
3A Composites USA, booth 7227, showcases its newest sustainable substrate solution—DISPA. It provides a flat, smooth surface that offers excellent printability in both digital printing and screenprinting applications and is available in both 48- and 60-inch widths for large format printing. DISPA is easy to fabricate—even with hand tools—and can be die cut and CNC routed.
Agfa, booth 8242, brings the Jeti Tauro H3300 LED hybrid 130-inch wide UV LED inkjet printer for sign and display and the Jeti Mira 2732 HS LED, a 106-inch wide flatbed UV LED inkjet ideal for banners, posters, signage, and point of purchase. Demonstrations are available of the Anapurna H3200i LED, a hybrid UV LED system that handles roll media up to 126 inches wide.
AGL, booth 11159, displays its popular Patriot as well as the Compadre model laminators. These laminators are designed to specifically address the issues associated with finishing UV, latex, and solvent printing technologies. With AGL’s proprietary nip roll design and one of the industry’s best heating and nip pressure designs, this laminator solves the problems associated with poor laminate adhesion and silvering.
Aleyant and Ultimate TechnoGraphics, booths 11245 and 11246, co-exhibit to showcase Intelligent Print Workflow, a unique end-to-end print workflow automation solution. It is a mix of Aleyant’s full suite of order entry and production automation solutions with Ultimate Impostrip and Ultimate Bindery from Ultimate TechnoGraphics.
AnaJet, booth 1800, encourages attendees to customize clothing, accessories, and keepsakes with vibrant, high-resolution images up to 1,200×1,200 dpi using the next-generation RICOH Ri 1000. It is a full-featured direct to garment (DTG) printer that delivers professional-quality DTG printing at an affordable price. The printer offers high-performance printheads, convenient automated maintenance, interactive touchscreen with smart notifications, and magnetized quick-change platens for printing a variety of garment styles and sizes.
Arlon Graphics, booth 7824, launches three new products. See the benefits for yourself with hands-on demonstrations given by Arlon’s team of experts. Are you the fastest? Stop by to reserve your time slot for the latest Wrap Dash. This 1v1 wrap contest with FLITE Technology is held every hour for a chance to take home prizes.
Brite Frame Fabricators, booth 4821, promotes its silicone edge graphic (SEG) frame, light box, and structure custom fabrication capabilities. It partners with Matic for demonstrations on SEG finishing solutions throughout the show.
Canon Solutions America, booth 7016, highlights large format roll-to-roll, flatbed, continuous feed monochrome and color presses, and cutting and finishing solutions. The Colorado series uses new Canon UVgel inks, formulated for maximum flexibility by increasing the stretchability of each cured ink droplet. Océ FLXfinish technology, a new approach to LED curing, allows for switching between matte or gloss print modes to achieve different finishes.
Colex, booth 8816, introduces the Sharpcut Pro SX1732 5.5×10.5-foot Flatbed Cutter and the 67×67-inch Sharpcut Creator SX1717. The Sharpcut Pro and Sharpcut Creator offer faster speeds, a new sleek design, and a four-inch wider and four-inch longer cutting bed. The Sharpcut Pro and Creator preserves the same proven engineered robust steel welded frame, triple interchangeable tool head, energy efficient vacuum system, and vision registration camera and software, with the ability to add tools and router options.
Color-Logic, booth 10564, empowers brands to stand out and get to market faster. At the show it displays samples printed using digital, offset, inkjet, flexography, gravure, and screen. Color-Logic is compatible with any printing device using silver ink or toner and CMYK on conventional substrate, or any printing device using white ink or toner with CMYK on reflective substrate.
Continental Grafix USA, Inc., booth 6824, is a leading specialty media manufacturer. Industry-recognized brands include panoRama, panoRama INNOVA, and panoRama Walk&Wall. Create eye-catching window graphics without the need for white ink. The new panoRama Two Way Vision is a PVC self-adhesive film with a 70 percent white prism, allowing printing on one side with CMYK inks to create vibrant graphics that can be viewed on either side of the window.
DaVinci Technologies, booth 12353, demonstrates printed samples of its inkjet media products including Easy Image Wallcover—a nonwoven wallcovering featuring a water-activated adhesive that allows for quick and easy installation. DaVinci’s nonwoven wallcovering products are a favorite among interior designers and graphics professionals interested in offering customers a high-end product with a unique soft-to-touch surface.
Dazian, booth 10161, invites attendees to see its Fabric Print Media collection including Front Lit, Backlit, Blackout, Meshes + Scrims, and Stretch & Flag Cloth. Learn more about how other products and services can improve production flow and increase product offerings.
Diversified Nano Solutions Corp., booth 12547, offers digital inkjet ink solutions for security, tracking, and high-speed item processing applications based on UV/IR invisible ink, MICR ink, and INKcrypt ink. INKcrypt ink is an advanced way to instantly authenticate and track physical items globally, eliminate counterfeiting, track and revolutionize the supply chain, enhance loyalty, and promote brands.
DreamScape, booth 11956, announces Platinum, its newest textured, metallized wallcovering. It’s a Type II, 20 oz., commercial grade wallcovering product ideal for designers searching for flashy, metallic-styled wall media with just the right amount of texture. Also at the booth, the DreamScape Holographic Series, which is a trio of wallcoverings. Released in mid-2019, Rave and Limelight boast colorful, dimensional effects that enhance printed designs in outrageous ways. Deja Vu leaves out the color but employs the fractal lens effect that interacts with its environment and creates stunning reflective or hollow effects depending on the design.
Durst, booth 7816, features two new products, the P5 350 and the 2500 L. The P5 350 offers an all-in-one LED hybrid for roll and board printing up to 11.5 feet wide. It is equipped with Durst Print Workflow software and Durst Analytics. The new Rho 2500 L provides Durst technology advancements such as 1,000 dpi with an eight picoliter droplet, printing speed up to 200 boards per hour, and custom configurable automation systems.
Eastman, booth 12545, debuts the Hawk automatic cutting system, a solution specific to advanced printing, packaging, and graphics. The Hawk is a high-speed, precision cutting system with a freely accessible work surface; a robust yet slimline cutting gantry, rack, and pinion drive system; and powerful AC-servo motors. A multi-functional tool head with tangentially controlled tool holders is designed to hold up to seven tools. The Hawk is available in many widths and lengths, featuring cutting speeds of 45 to 90 inches per second.
Eastsign, booth 10759, provides a number of finishing technologies including heat presses, laser cutters, and fabric slitters. Its heat presses are designed for garments, mouse pads, carpets, flags, tents, blankets, or curtains—polyester fabric in rolls or piece. The laser cutter series is available in a maximum size of 3.2×3 meters. The fabric slitter portfolio is fully automated.
EFI, booth 8233, releases the EFI Pro 30f flatbed printer for the first time in North America. It also shows the VUTEk h5—a next-generation 126-inch hybrid flatbed/roll-to-roll LED inkjet printer; EFI VUTEk 3r+ LED roll-to-roll printer; the EFI VUTEk FabriVU 340i dye-sublimation printer with inline calendaring; and the EFI H1625 SD printer for thermoforming applications. EFI also highlights new EFI IQ for wide and superwide format printers—a comprehensive, cloud-based solution that tracks and monitors printer utilization, ink usage, and substrates.
Encore Products, booth 7231, exhibits half-inch foamboard for the framing and printing markets, which is available in White, Black-on-Black, White-Black-White, and White-Black-Black. Its resilient polystyrene memory core bounces back after cutting to leave a clean, uniform edge. Encore’s half-inch boards are ideal for lightweight signage. The Black-on-Black surfaces are acid free and White surfaces are print ready. Standard sheet sizes range from 20×30 to 60×120 feet. High volume cut-to-size sheets are quickly available upon request.
Epson, booths 5410 and 5610, launches a variety of new solutions. In addition, it highlights the recently announced SureColor F6370. The 44-inch high-performance dye-sublimation printer offers print speeds up to 680 square feet per hour. Designed with ease of use in mind, the SureColor F6370 comes equipped with Epson Edge workflow software, featuring an Adobe PostScript 3 engine. For added convenience, the SureColor F6370 also includes an easily accessible maintenance bay, a built-in cutter for roll-to-sheet convenience, and an optional take-up reel system for unattended printing.
FASTENation, booth 4212, focuses on a range of adhesive tapes and fastener products. The SUMMIT Adhesive line includes high-performance tapes available in various thicknesses, temperature performance ranges, substrate bonding capabilities, and tack levels. FalconTape offers aggressive bonding power with a dimensionally stable release liner. FASTENfoam double-coated tapes offer high tensile strength and are available in varying thicknesses and combinations of permanent and removable adhesives. SilverTape High Bond Acrylic Tapes are the ideal replacement for rivets, screws, and spot welds. They provide long-term holding power and are suitable for interior and exterior applications.
Fisher Textiles, booth 8033, supplies free sample books with its newest and noteworthy products. This includes ET 4000 Board Short for apparel, GF4020 Nirvana Purity used in front lit framing systems, DD7701 Primary Flag for flag applications, UV2610 Tango used in backlit frames, and GF 9766 Poly Cube for home furnishings. Fisher Textiles’ portfolio consists of more than 150 fabric options in widths up to 16 feet.
FLEXcon, booth 8024, manufactures self-adhesive film. Attendees are encouraged to try installing the company’s new slideable, repositionable removable adhesive and air egress liner system HX5000 with HOV-X Technology onto a painted metal panel. Take the opportunity to experience how much easier and faster wrapping vertical bus and train surfaces can be. Also on display is FLEXcon’s painted-on look cast/urethane system for rough textured walls.
FLORA USA, booth 6006, brings several models of the latest UV printers—flatbeds, hybrids, and roll to roll. National sales representatives and technicians are available for demonstrations and to answer any questions.
Fluid Color, booth 8201, showcases a UV inkjet line up of wide format HandTop machines. The high-productivity Z105F flatbed with linear motor and symmetrical array CMYK+W demonstrates incredible speed and quality modes. The R84F flatbed brings nature to life with tactile printing capabilities married with dynamic, crowd-pleasing varnish. Finally, the Z63H hybrid with dual channel Kyocera printheads offers robust six-color printing.
Gandy Digital, booth 2222, unveils its new generation large format flatbed printer, the Gladi8tor. Get ready to be blown away by the advanced NanoDot technology with three picoliter drop size, giving smooth color and sharpness combined with increased speeds of over 60 boards an hour or 30 boards for best quality. Gandy also offers an upgrade to the new NanoDot technology in its existing Pred8tor and Domin8tor flatbed printers already in the field.
GCC America, Inc., booth 3400, presents a complete range of products including the GCC LaserPro Spirit GLS Hybrid and C180 II laser engravers; StellarMark IFII laser marker; JF-240UV flatbed printer; and cutting plotter lines Jaguar V LX, Puma IV, Expert II 24 LX, AR 24, and i-Craft 2.0.
GMG Americas, booth 10561, previews a new method of digital color communication via color cards. The company currently offers GMG ColorServer and GMG MX technology. GMG ColorServer’s automatic color conversion ensures consistent print results across all printing processes and substrates. GMG ColorServer allows an accurate and cost-efficient conversion of spot colors into process colors.
Graphic Finishing Partners (Gfp), booth 6804, expands its line of Linerless PSA laminating film. Designed for wide format digital graphics, it saves money, protects the environment, and delivers crystal clear results without a liner. Linerless film runs at speeds twice as fast as traditional films with a liner and saves 50 percent of the cost. Adding to the current polypropylene substrate for short-term graphics, Gfp now offers a polyester version with a five year durability for longer term, more demanding applications.
Graphtec America, Inc., booths 4522 and 4623, debuts new products and demonstrates the capabilities of its full lineup using a variety of applications from apparel design to decals and wide format signage creation.
Heraeus Noblelight America, booth 10964, displays its UV LED Semray and microwave-powered LightHammer UV curing solutions for digital high-production presses. Visitors can see the Semray 4103, ideal for single-pass presses, and water cooled UV LED curing systems for high-speed digital printing. Retrofitting existing presses is easy and cost effective using modular UV curing systems. Learn how UV curing systems provide lower total cost of ownership while delivering flexibility and reliability for consistent print results.
HIX, booth 800, promotes its large format heat press, the LF-4464. The press is specifically designed to not just complete all-over printing on any textile shirt, but also aluminum sheets, wooden and MDF boards, and other sublimatable substrates up to five inches thick. Its main features are even heat and pressure over the entire platen surface. The unit is built around a sturdy A-frame structure with advanced safety features. It can be used with one or two independent lower tables.
INX, booth 10555, highlights high-performance TRIANGLE brand alternative inks, plus dye-sublimation and Prodigy brand inks for industrial print applications. Of note is TRIANGLE HFB multipurpose UV-curable inks, a cost-efficient and premium formulation that runs cleaner than OEM inks, with truer reds and excellent adhesion and flexibility on a range of graphic medias.
JERZEES, booth 2100, shows its new Snow Heather and Premium Blend collections. The Snow Heather collection showcases the company’s latest fabric innovation—slub cotton/poly fabric that offers tonal texture and a super soft hand for an elevated look. It is available in both French Terry and Jersey styles in men’s and ladies’ sizes. Premium Blend styles feature moisture wicking fabric for all-day comfort and are made with a 50/50 premium combed ring-spun cotton/poly blend for superior softness. They are available in a classic short sleeve t-shirt, as well as a ¾-sleeve raglan.
Jessup Manufacturing, booth 8504, encourages attendees to check out its sushi-themed booth. The interactive display features its peel-and-stick Tex Walk graphics media. Participants can use several different pieces of die cut sushi graphics and place on a chopsticks background. This shows how easy it is to change graphics to make a visually appealing display in seconds.
JUST Normlicht, Inc., booth 9565, is a leading manufacturer of standardized and custom lighting for controlled viewing and color matching environments. It exhibits a full portfolio of LED-based Dual Illuminant ISO 3664:2009/ISO 3668 conformant viewing solutions including table top viewers, overhead luminaires, and programmable multi-source light boxes.
Kern Lasers, booth 7438, demonstrates its OptiFlex 150w laser systems. The OptiFlex is Kern’s flagship high-performance laser system with cutting capabilities of up to 20 inches per second. The cutting speed and table size make this system ideal for commercial sign makers. The Pipe Rotary, K-Vision Camera, and Metal Cutting options are also compatible with the entire OptiFlex lineup.
Klieverik, booth 7241, launches a new high-volume solution for dye-sublimation and fixation in two versions. One is large diameter rolls for textile and printed paper—a jumbo-roll solution. The other is smaller rolls of textile with a buffer, providing non-stop calendaring. Both winder and unwinder are available for small as well as large rolls. Klieverik offers a modular set up, allowing flexibility in the choice of unwinding concept, calender size, and winding type.
Konica Minolta, booth 9536, invites attendees to partake in an immersive experience that brings to life highly creative solutions from Konica Minolta in a multi-sensory way. At the show, it brings its production print/industrial print toner and inkjet-based presses, wide format printers, packaging and label presses, MGI decorative and embellishment products, graphic arts software and solutions, and post-press finishing products.
Kornit Digital, booth 1007, offers its latest direct to garment (DTG) and roll-to-roll digital textile technologies, including Presto, an eco-friendly solution for roll-to-roll pigment printing; Avalanche Poly Pro, an ideal DTG system for polyester and poly blends; Atlas, an industrial DTG print solution for high-volume production; and Kornit Konnect, a new cloud-based connectivity platform for maximizing productivity.
Leister Technologies, booth 5004, introduces the new UNIPLAN 500 automatic banner welder. The UNIPLAN 500 is capable of welding hems and pockets as well as overlaps. Switching between hem and overlap welding takes just a few seconds. Integrated material lifting and automatic, single motion engagement of the nozzle makes the work easier and increases reliability. The UNIPLAN 500 also features a brushless blower motor, making the tool nearly maintenance free. Additionally, users can save their welding settings on the machine to be recalled at any time.
LogoJET, booth 2622, empowers customers with its versatile and user-friendly portfolio of direct-to-substrate printers, available in multiple size UV LED flatbed models. With the ability to print full color, clear gloss, and white ink simultaneously, LogoJET printers customize any product or substrate, including uneven, cylindrical, and tapered surfaces. Custom print trays are available to accommodate odd-shaped products and to facilitate more efficient production.
Magnum Magnetics, booth 4421, showcases its range of printable magnetic and magnetic-receptive media for wide format. Easily print directly to magnet to create attractive displays and point of purchase graphics that really stick around. It also showcases the company’s new graphic mounting tape for laminating to an array of substrates. Visit the booth to learn more about the growing variety of products and to see how adding magnets to your product offering can create profits that stick.
Marabu, booth 5021, features an array of exciting, innovative products and machinery. MRevo is a single-pass semi-automatic printer designed for cylindrical objects with a targeted price well below comparable equipment. It features UltraJet, a digital ink designed for a complete range of difficult substrates. Marabu also showcases ink alternatives formulated for Roland and Oki/Seiko printers and displays the StarLam roll-to-roll liquid laminator applying its newly extending ClearShield water-based liquid laminate line.
Martin Yale, booth 11633, announces the new VersaCut by Count If you are currently in the market for or wanting to take a second look at rotary die cutting, Martin Yale “dares you to compare” the new VersaCut against the competition. Made in America, the VersaCut meets or exceeds the capabilities of competing models but is offered at a fraction of the cost.
Mimaki USA, booth 5216, provides an array of digital printing solutions for sign graphics, textile and apparel, industrial products, and 3D. This includes the new JFX200-2513 EX and its 2.5D print function. In addition, the versatile UCJV300 Series print-and-cut family, TS55-1800 dye-sublimation printer with optional units, UJV55-320 superwide UV LED printer, and UJF MkII Series tabletop flatbed printers are on display.
MultiCam, Inc., booth 7801, celebrates its 30th anniversary by displaying its full range of versatile high-speed cutting and rigid routing solutions priced to fit any budget. The Celero 5 HS (High Speed) series is a full production digital cutting platform with knife cutting speeds of up to 6,000 inches per minute (ipm). The Celero 7322 is the 3.2-meter wide format cutter equipped with full conveying and automation with cutting speeds of up to 7,800 ipm.
Mutoh America, booth 4404, exhibits the ValueJet 2638X 100-inch eco-solvent printer along with the 1638UH 64-inch hybrid UV LED. It also shows the new XpertJet platform, which launched in September 2019.
My Press Needs (MPN), booth 7658, debuts its new cutting rule currently under development. A breakthrough in die cutting, the rule combines the speed of die cutting with improved edge quality similar to table cutting. In tests at MPN’s Research and Training Center, the rule die cut ¼-inch Falconboard All White with no serrated edge, crushing, or cascading. MPN demonstrates how its Soft Cut System and newly patented Widemouth Crest Clamshell die cuts substrates like rigid plastics, foamboards, and styrene, while enabling printers and converters to run existing dies on the same press with changeovers in minutes.
Nekoosa, booth 4121, carries on a 50-plus year tradition for manufacturing carbonless papers, while also developing a diverse portfolio of pressure-sensitive vinyl and films, application tapes, polyester synthetic paper, and other specialty printing substrates. Since 2013, the company acquired Catalina Graphic Films, ClingZ, and RTape, expanding its breadth of products. At the show it features samples, step-by-step applications on various surfaces, and aims to connect with attendees regarding the opportunity to enhance their signage for windows, walls, and floors.
Newlife Magnetics LLC, booth 8416, focuses on its new line of premium magnetic-receptive printable films known as PLATINUM. This new line is ideal for in-store and counter graphics. Newlife also displays its printable countertop mat material and new clinging window and wall graphic materials.
Nobelus, booth 10141, is an industry leader in thermal lamination and specialty finishes for the commercial, folding carton, flexpack, label, and photo markets. It displays its vast line of tactile, holographic, and specialty films and foils, including two latest releases—Karess SmudgeProof and LavishLinen.
Onyx Graphics, booth 6816, releases new features in ONYX 19 software, including Spark Engine and DeviceLink+ for all print applications including soft signage and textile. Spark Engine is a performance platform delivering RIP speed increases up to 400 percent and printer performance increases up to 200 percent. DeviceLink+ is a system of easy-to-use color management controls to achieve consistent color without needing to read in new swatches or use a color measurement device.
ORAFOL Americas, booth 806, supplies hands on, one-on-one product demonstrations with ORAFOL expert installers. Learn how to apply materials designed for substrates like brick walls, trailer panels, windows, and cars. Recently launched products include ORAJET ProSlide Premium Wrapping Films with a new advanced repositionable adhesive and ORAJET 3258 Semi-Rigid Calendered Digital Media for decals.
Orbus, booth 6024, brings a multitude of products, including the new and improved Backlit Embrace, Popup Bar Mini, Twist portable display cabinet, and Mosquito Arctic retractable banner stand. Learn about the company’s state-of-the-art production, graphic finishing, and printing services and how to build your business with Orbus.
Photo Tex Group, booth 4211, presents its peel-and-stick, multi-U.S. patented adhesive material made of 100 percent polyester fabric. Photo Tex features several versions to meet any inkjet and install surface need. Its dependable adhesive can be removed and reused multiple times without any alteration or damage to the surface. Photo Tex textile does not shrink, curl, rip, or wrinkle in any climate. Photo Tex can be installed for a day or a decade and is easy to remove at your discretion.
PressWise, booth 11357, unveils some of the exciting new tools and enhancements made to PressWise over the last few months. PressWise provides an all-in-one, cloud-based web to print, MIS, and workflow automation platform. Enhancements include a new mobile-responsive Order Dashboard, allowing management and production staff to keep track of a shop’s workflow, wherever they may be. Other things to look out for include expanded use of scannable barcodes for increased automation, greater control over how sales tax is determined, enhanced reporting, and improved multiple invoice payment handling.
printIQ, booth 11652, launches the latest version of printlQ with a number of innovations and updated capabilities for quoting, production, planning, inventory, accounting, shipping, reporting, and invoice consolidation. The latest integration for printlQ is with U.K.-based Infigo ecommerce software. Infigo joins companies including Chili, Enfocus, Esko, HP, Ultimate, XMPie, and Zapier who all have existing integrations with printlQ.
Printmatics, booth 7950, is a workflow management software developed specifically for large format printing. From sales quote to invoice, this solution provides visibility into profit margins in all areas. The innovative, transparent solution delivers best-of-class process control capabilities with live-time metrics and a dashboard that provides unprecedented insight into an operational flow to speed delivery times.
Ricoh, booth 7001, displays its suite of hardware, software, and service offerings that address a broad spectrum of customer needs. Don’t miss the chance to take a look at Ricoh and experience its technologies in action, including the newly available, highly productive RICOH Pro TF6250.
Roland DGA, booth 4616, previews state-of-the-art additions to the company’s eco-solvent, UV, dye-sublimation, and engraving lines. Booth visitors get a firsthand look at recent introductions like the new RF-640 eight-color printer, TrueVIS VG2 series printer/cutters, VersaUV LEF2 series flatbed printers, and new LV series laser engravers.
S-One, booth 6810, highlights a variety of media products for nearly every market segment, including the HP Adhesive Vinyl portfolio for signage; the Fredrix Metallic Gold and Pearl canvases for wall art; the high-demand, new-to-the-market Squid adhesive window fabric for high-end retail and corporate spaces; Vescom wallcoverings for décor; dye-sublimation transfer options from Fisher Textiles and ChromaLuxe; and sustainable solutions for recyclable and compostable films and coatings for flexible packaging printing.
Safety Speed, booth 3816, promotes the DFC-H5 Panel Saw and Dust Free Cutter. Featuring an interchangeable panel saw and dust-free cartridge cutting system, the DFC-H5 combines dust- and noise-free cutting with a Safety Speed Vertical Panel Saw; cuts material up to 1 ¾-inch thick and can cut multiple sheets at one time; and rips sheets up to ten feet all day long.
Stimpson, booth 7750, showcases the latest fastening solutions, including grommets and washers, eyelets, snap sets, hole plugs, and attaching machinery. It displays its line of fasteners for commercial printing applications as well as giving live demonstrations of attaching machinery setting fasteners.
StratoJet USA, booth 600, debuts its first edition to the large and grand format roll-to-roll segment—Falcon XL-3300. Print ten feet with the advanced media grip system and print directly to backlit fabrics with a built-in backlit profile system. Achieve unimaginable quality with consistency.
swissQprint, booth 8845, expands its portfolio with the roll-to-roll printer, Karibu. A number of special features make it an efficient, versatile, and reliable tool. There is a light box right next to the printing area for quality control of backlits. The fully integrated mesh kit makes full bleed and mesh printing a clean business. The dual roll option doubles productivity by processing two rolls parallel. And a new output software enables adjustment post RIP. The flagship flatbed printer Nyala 3 is also on display showing a variety of special applications like lenticular and texture prints.
Tharstern, booth 11551, demonstrates its MIS solution throughout the duration of the show, so head down to see how its MIS helps improve your workflow. New features include project estimating, mailing, and sheet optimization.
Trotec, booths 11751 and 11763, exhibits its SP2000 high-speed laser cutter for large format materials. Built for efficient production, this laser safety class 2 system offers functionality that translates into competitive advantages for signmakers, such as processing speeds up to 6.5 feet per second, laser power up to 400 watts, a working area of 66×98 inches, and access from all four sides.
Ultraflex Systems Inc., booth 8827, invites attendees to learn more about how Ultraflex’s high-performing digitally printable textiles and flexible substrates can help deliver meaningful messages to audiences everywhere. The company showcases its diverse product catalog including VorTex soft signage solutions, Signetics magnetic-receptive media, the Bravura film line, as well as new flooring products, Floorscapes and FloorFlex Plus.
United Industries, booths 8260 and 8360, manufactures UltraBoard foamcore substrates. It presents its UltraBoard foamcore substrate product lines available with polystyrene, PVC, anodized aluminum, paper, and self-stick adhesive surfaces. UltraBoard foamboards are ideal for digital UV and latex printing as well as painting, photo mounting, and screenprinting.
Vycom Corp., booth 7644, focuses on Vycom Celtec Woodgrain material. It adds a new dimension to digitally crafted signage by enabling print service providers to offer a wood-looking surface to clients, with the production ease of using Celtec PVC materials. Easily decorated using inkjet or screenprinting processes, this material offers a more durable solution for artistic expression and applications requiring a wood-like surface. It is more weather, impact, and insect resistant than wood, and will not warp, cup, or split.
Xanté, booth 3604, shows its X-32 Industrial Production UV printer, the En/Press Multimedia Digital Press, the new iQueue 14 Workflow Software, and the new EnVite Multimedia Digital Press. Xanté representatives are on hand to personally demonstrate these innovative solutions and answer questions for attendees.
Yard Sign Ninjas/Poly Bag Planet, booth 8950 and 8951, is a premier wholesale-to-the-trade-only yard sign source. It offers speedy service, fantastic glossy prints, and patented wire stands. Easily source printing needs for corrugated plastic, poly bag signs, poly-coated cardboard, magnetics, and banners.
Zimmer Austria, booth 9959, holds live demonstrations of its COLARIS.12-2200 Digital Inkjet Printer for textiles, carpets, and piece goods. COLARIS is suitable for all ink classes—acid, cationic, disperse, sublimation, pigment, reactive, and VAT. Models range from compact sample machines up to 14 feet wide. All COLARIS printers feature circulating printheads from the Fujifilm Dimatix StarFire SG1024 family.
See You There
Printing United is a comprehensive event, promising new product and solution announcements targeted toward attendees from multiple printing backgrounds.
Oct2019, Digital Output
