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Whether they are political or technological, most revolutions give way to a period of fine-tuning and incremental improvement. Having shown that they can meet the needs of packaging houses for fast, affordable concept and interim proofing, digital inkjet devices up to 44˝ in width now are proving that they also can satisfy the rigorous demands of legal contract proofing for high-end packaging applications. Traditionally, inkjet has had difficulties in reproducing trap and overprint characteristics, fine lines and text, moiré patterns, light pastels, and metallics, and has needed special media and color management tools. Because of these issues, brand-sensitive clients still may specify a

By Dr Peter Harrop IDTechEx Printed electronics is a relatively new technology that is evolving very rapidly. The term encompasses printed and potentially printed electronics and electrics. Two years ago, it was thought that printed electronics would make things cheaper and one year ago there was much talk of tightly rollable electronics so a mobile phone could look like a pen because it will have a snap back roller giving a large display and keyboard when needed, that flexible plastic film also gathering power from light and heat - no more flat batteries. These dreams are reaching reality today but it is now realized

PALO ALTO, Calif.—HP has completed the PANTONE Goe licensing for the HP Indigo Ink Mixing System, making HP the only company among both digital and analogue press providers to offer both on-press simulation and an ink mixing solution for the PANTONE Goe System. Additionally, HP has developed what it says is the industry’s first swatchbook for on-press PANTONE Goe simulation. The new HP Indigo PANTONE Goe simulation swatchbook will be included in Pantone and HP’s new version of the Digital Color Toolbox for the PANTONE Goe System, a two-swatchbook bundle that offers a convenient way to compare solid PANTONE Goe Colors with their

Wausau, Wis.—Wausau Coated Products, a manufacturer of pressure sensitive roll and sheet label products, announced that new, lower minimum order quantities on all stocked HP Indigo products will go into effect immediately. It has reduced minimum order quantities on all HP Indigo roll stocking items to 13˝ width x 1,668 lineal feet, shipping within 24-48 hours from Wausau, WI. “The change will allow us to better serve our customers,” added Cheryl Bahr, Corporate Manager of Strategic Business Development. “Indigo owners want small minimums, quick delivery, competitive pricing and a broad selection of substrates to grow their businesses. Wausau Coated delivers on all

PALO ALTO, Calif.—HP announced that it has received the 2007 Industry Award of NAPL, the not-for-profit management association for business excellence in the printing and graphic communications industry. Matt Bruns, North America business development, HP, accepted the award during NAPL’s Top Management Conference held in Orlando, Fla. The NAPL Industry Award is bestowed annually to a graphic arts manufacturer or supplier in recognition of its contributions to the advancement of the industry. With this award, the NAPL Awards Committee has formally acknowledged the significant benefits the graphic communications industry has realized from HP’s exceptional efforts in the areas of product and technology innovation, ongoing

Trends in flexo platemaking reflect two things: the dwindling number of users who favor analog workflows over digital and those who already have made the transition to digital—and never looked back. Trends in digital flexo platemaking shake out between users who prefer solvent-based workflows and those who have already made, or are seriously contemplating, the switch to thermal. In the world of flexo platemaking, options are proliferating. By the time “The Greatest Show On Earth” rolls in and out of Düsseldorf this spring, flexo shops will have more choices than ever to help them achieve the results they want. Advantage: Digital According to Ian

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

SAN DIEGO, Calif.—HP announced several new programs and enhancements for the HP Graphic Arts Capture Business Success Program (HP Capture) at the annual conference for one of the printing industry’s largest independent users’ groups, the Digital Solutions Cooperative (Dscoop). HP, a Dscoop co-founder, has an executive sponsorship role with the organization, and Dscoop is a designated community within the HP Capture program. The HP Capture program elements being launched at the conference include a 2008 “Capture on the Road” training tour, new and upgraded business development tools available online through the Dscoop member Web site and a new HP Capture Contest. “The HP Graphic

SAN DIEGO, Calif.—HP announced several new programs and enhancements for the HP Graphic Arts Capture Business Success Program (HP Capture) at the annual conference for one of the printing industry’s largest independent users’ groups, the Digital Solutions Cooperative (Dscoop). HP, a Dscoop co-founder, has an executive sponsorship role with the organization, and Dscoop is a designated community within the HP Capture program. The HP Capture program elements being launched at the conference include a 2008 “Capture on the Road” training tour, new and upgraded business development tools available online through the Dscoop member Web site and a new HP Capture Contest. “The HP Graphic

PALO ALTO, Calif.—HP has announced record annual growth for its Indigo Division and reported that the fourth quarter was the division’s best on record. Driven by dynamic page growth as well as strong sales in the EMEA, APJ and NA regions, the division experienced continued success as it extended the reach of digital printing and publishing platforms across a number of segments, including HP Indigo’s core marketing collateral market and fast-growing segments such as photo merchandise printing, book publishing, labels and packaging, and direct mail. HP Indigo page growth increased 45 percent overall from 2006 to 2007, with fourth-quarter page growth growing by 46