Fujifilm Graphic Systems U.S.A.

CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI, Canada—J Zarwan Partners has published an in-depth research study, "Environmental Impact of Printing Plates," to help printers make informed choices when purchasing plates, and to bring to an often confusing issue. The report analyses four main areas where plates can have an environmental impact—chemistry, energy, water, and waste, and compares the relative environmental impact between different categories of plates, as well as comparing the resources used by different plates within a category.

VALHALLA, N.Y.—FUJIFILM and Evelop have signed a letter of intent for the development of a corporate wind farm at FUJIFILM's European plate manufacturing operation.

VALHALLA, N.Y.—FUJIFILM Corporation is expanding the reach of its Taskero Universe—a suite of diagnostic and quality control tools—into the pressroom, giving printers an even greater ability to control their color and their operations. In an effort to help printers operate more efficiently and to more consistently deliver what their customers need, Fujifilm developed Taskero Universe and is now taking it from prepress and into the pressroom, aiming to put printers in control of their operations and confirm color across a number of output devices and locations. Fujifilm has teamed up with a number of industry technology partners to expand the breadth of Taskero Universe.

VALHALLA, N.Y.—FUJIFILM Corporation (Fujifilm) has developed next generation inkjet digital printing technology that enables the world’s first high quality, high-speed printing on large sheet sizes (maximum print size: 720mm x 520mm) at high resolutions of 1200 dpi at 4-level gray scale2 by using a single-pass1 inkjet printing method. In addition, it achieves quality levels comparable to offset printing for a variety of different types of coated papers. This digital printing technology achieving high-speed, high-quality, and large sheet size is set to revolutionize the printing industry by significantly enhancing the efficiency of the print production process. Furthermore, with its excellent system design and development capability,

SANTA CLARA, Calif.—FUJIFILM Dimatix’s cartridge-based Dimatix Materials Printer (DMP) has been used in the world’s first known demonstration of inkjet technology for manufacturing photovoltaic solar cells, according to the company. The use of inkjet technology to fabricate the highly efficient solar energy cells has been called a “breakthrough” by Konarka Technologies, Inc. of Lowell, Mass., which innovated the development and commercialization of Power Plastic®, a material that converts light to energy. Researchers from Konarka Technologies published the results of using FUJIFILM Dimatix inkjet technology as a fabrication tool for the controlled deposition of its photovoltaic material in the journal, Advanced Materials (Volume 19, Issue

VALHALLA, N.Y.—Fujifilm is revealing the impact of several recent acquisitions at four industry events this spring. The company will showcase its full portfolio of printing solutions and services at several upcoming industry shows, including the NEXPO Newspaper Show April 12-15 in Washington, D.C., the IMI Ink Jet Conference April 14-18 in Denver, Colo., and culminating at the global drupa 2008 event May 29 - June 11 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Fujifilm will showcase the individual and collaborative offerings of FUJIFILM Graphic Systems, FUJIFILM Sericol and FUJIFILM Dimatix. Fujifilm says it is demonstrating that through its extensive portfolio of products and business solutions for printers of

VALHALLA, N.Y.—Fujifilm is revealing the impact of several recent acquisitions at four industry events this spring. The company will showcase its full portfolio of printing solutions and services at several upcoming industry shows, including the NEXPO Newspaper Show April 12-15 in Washington, D.C., the IMI Ink Jet Conference April 14-18 in Denver, Colo., culminating at the global drupa 2008 May 29 - June 11 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Fujifilm will showcase the individual and collaborative offerings of FUJIFILM Graphic Systems, FUJIFILM Sericol and FUJIFILM Dimatix. Fujifilm says it is demonstrating that through its extensive portfolio of products and business solutions for printers of all sizes

Ones and zeroes seem to rule the roost—digital is everywhere. In the printing world, digital has a firm grip in the commercial arena where variable-data printing is the “killer app.” According to Jeff Wettersten, director, Digital Print Solutions for Sun Chemical, “Digital printing has gained a strong position in commercial printing due to its variable-data capability. The ability to personalize messages in printed media where they are reaching an audience of one has transformed the use of the product.” In package printing, it’s not so simple; variable-data printing doesn’t have the same play as it does in the commercial sector. “Variable data

CHICAGO—HumanEyes Technologies, a leading lenticular 3D software developer, and Fujifilm Graphic Systems U.S.A., Inc., a distributor of graphics systems products in the United States, have partnered. HumanEyes has certified the Fujifilm Acuity HD 2504 flatbed UV printer for the production of lenticular and LensFree prints using HumanEyes’ market-leading lenticular software solution, PrintPro 2.0. The companies will together promote the 3D and lenticular printing opportunity to Fuji’s flatbed customers. HumanEyes is giving software demonstrations and has lenticular samples available in Fujifilm booths 4406 and 4480 at Graph Expo. Fujifilm’s Steve Bennett, vice president of sales and marketing for wide- format, said, “Increasing numbers of Fujifilm

SEWICKLEY, Pa.—Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) recently announced the recipients of the 2007 InterTech Technology Awards. For over a quarter of a century, 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 printing presses to software solutions to ancillary services. A recurring theme with 2007 InterTech nominations was green printing, and numerous submissions contained solutions to minimize the environmental impact of printing. Great strides in technology were also demonstrated in