March 2009 Issue

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  University courses incorporate digital technologies and print applications

  With statewide budget cuts and demands for increased enrollment, change is no longer a concept; it’s a requirement.

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  Wrap covers full-size commuter train

  The train wrap was commissioned by the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the ACE passenger rail service that runs between Stockton and San Jose.

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  Museum features inkjet reproductions of portraits

  Museum Schloss Rheydt, Mönchengladbach, Germany, has an exhibition on the town’s historic textile industry, including a portrait series of important figures.

• Webcams help provide customer service

  Mutoh America Inc., Phoenix, Ariz., is shipping webcams with its printers.

• Neschen launches ProNature program

  Neschen, Elkridge, Md., launched its ProNature program that spotlights the company’s history of developing and offering display graphic options utilizing environmentally friendly methods.

• Green Bag Artist Series added to line of totes

  Banner Creations Inc., Minneapolis, Minn., added the Green Bag Artist Series to its line of Green Bag earth-friendly cloth bag totes.

• Seiko I expands portfolio

  Seiko I Infotech (SIIT), San Diego, Calif., expanded its product portfolio for outdoor graphics.

• Sawgrass and Mimaki enter license agreement

  Sawgrass Technologies Inc., Charleston, S.C., and Mimaki Engineering Co. Ltd. of Japan have entered into a license agreement under which Mimaki will sell inks for sublimation imaging.

• Companies to give away free heatcutters

  Aurora Specialty Textiles Group Inc., Aurora, Ill., has teamed up with HSGM Inc., manufacturer of German-made heatcutters, to give away one hand-held heatcutter each month.

• EPS introduces new product line

  EPS-Doublet, Denver, Colo., a manufacturer of custom graphic banners, trade show displays and event signage, rolled out a new product line at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

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  TruckSkin offers flexibility

  TruckSkin is a patented, changeable “second skin” vinyl outerwear for truck bodies using vivid, four-color imaging.

• Wall Film used on e-commerce web site

  Avery Dennison Graphics & Reflective Products Division’s MPI 2601 Wall Film is used exclusively on the e-commerce web site www.whosyoursuperstar.com.

• pHenceit offers outdoor advertising products

  pHenceit offers outdoor advertising products, including digitally printable silt fence, and digitally printed shade cloth, PVC perforated vinyl, mesh, vinyl signage and billboard advertising.

• Firm adds VUTEk printer to production portfolio

  EFI, Foster City, Calif., reports that Joseph Merritt & Company of Hartford, Conn., has added a VUTEk QS3200r 3.2 meter superwide roll-to-roll UV printer to its production portfolio.

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  Forces drive growth of fabrics for trade show graphics

  InfoTrends found four forces to be among the most prevalent in determining the strength of trade show graphics as a digital print application.

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  Regulating greenwashing

  While we appreciate efforts on behalf of our environment, nobody appreciates when a company spends more time and money claiming to be green than actually implementing green practices.

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• Wall Film used on e-commerce web site

  Avery Dennison Graphics & Reflective Products Division’s MPI 2601 Wall Film is used exclusively on the e-commerce web site www.whosyoursuperstar.com.

• pHenceit offers outdoor advertising products

  pHenceit offers outdoor advertising products, including digitally printable silt fence, and digitally printed shade cloth, PVC perforated vinyl, mesh, vinyl signage and billboard advertising.

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  Neschen launches dye sublimation textile media

  All aspects of the Neschen DirectTex and TransferTex lines have been reviewed in order to achieve the best product versatility, bold color reproduction and sharp image detail.

• Nilit launches line of recycled yarns

  Israel-based Nilit Ltd., a global manufacturer of nylon fibers, has launched a line of recycled yarns produced from a combination of Nilit polymers and polymer waste.

• University claims development of strongest polyester fibers

  A new fiber-making process developed at the North Carolina State University (NCSU) College of Textiles has enabled production of what researchers believe are the strongest polyester fibers ever made.

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  Ultraflex stocks fine European looped carpet

  Ultraflex Systems Inc., Randolph, N.J., now stocks an enhanced fine European looped carpet called UltraCarpet Extra, suited for indoor, digitally-printed carpet or floor mats.

• Digital print film enhances Sunbrella Graphics System

  SGS Thermal Digital Print film is a flexible urethane film that can be digitally printed on most solvent, eco-solvent and UV printers.

• EPS introduces new product line

  EPS-Doublet, Denver, Colo., a manufacturer of custom graphic banners, trade show displays and event signage, rolled out a new product line at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

• Wasatch introduces hybrid screening

  Wasatch Computer Technology Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah, announces advances in inkjet color separation with its Precision Rosette/Stochastic Hybrid screening, which eliminates the fourth screen or yellow moiré.

• Welding tools feature ergonomic, tapered handles

  The tools also feature temperature control knobs and power switches conveniently placed at the base of the handles.

• Software provides accurate print job estimates

  Wasatch’s latest RIP and Print management software, SoftRIP Version 6.5, includes a Cost Estimator that provides an accurate estimate of every print job before the production process is started.

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  Monitor mount designed for portable trade show displays

  ExpoDisplays introduced SpiderMount, a monitor mount that brings audiovisual needs to portable trade show displays.

• Heat transfer paper made for inkjet printers

  Neenah Image Clip for Inkjet is designed for garment decoration without a background polymer “window.”

• Shepherd adds new color to PRECISE pigment line

  The Shepherd Color Company, Cincinnati, Ohio, added a new color into its PRECISE product line of pigments designed for coloring fibers and films.

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  Graphics One launches “Xtreme” dye sub inks

  Graphics One LLC (GO), Burbank, Calif., launched GO Xtreme Dye Sub Inks featuring “Xtreme color, eco and dots.”

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  Wrap covers full-size commuter train

  The train wrap was commissioned by the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the ACE passenger rail service that runs between Stockton and San Jose.

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  Five-story wrap dresses up parking structure

  Sundance Architectural Products LLC helped create and hang a five-story wrap to dress up Orlando’s Dynetech Centre parking structure.

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  Hospitality industry presents numerous possibilities for printers

  Innovation drives the future for printers working with the hospitality industry.

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  Museum features inkjet reproductions of portraits

  Museum Schloss Rheydt, Mönchengladbach, Germany, has an exhibition on the town’s historic textile industry, including a portrait series of important figures.

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  Choosing the right RIP software

  Select the right RIP software for digital textile printing.

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  Creating images built to last

  Inks and fabrics work together for outdoor longevity.

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  A look at design technology, then and now

  Understanding the digital technology design world.

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  Creating a business plan

  Whether starting the business by buying it or taking it over from previous owners, I would speculate that the majority of small businesses have only a rough plan on why they are in business or where they plan to take it.

• Stimulating employee morale

  Considering the current economy and the challenges it presents to our industry and your business, how do you stimulate morale and positivity among employees?

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  Customer appreciation sets awning company apart

  Ed Burak says that when it comes to awnings, there are no secrets.

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