Architectural Windows

Digitally printed window graphics are much more than display and point of purchase. Break out of the box and consider promoting their use—and your print capabilities—for architectural work. That’s what VisualPro of Cotati, CA did in our cover story, Inviting Workspaces.

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The possibilities are endless when you consider how adaptable digitally printed window graphics are.

Elsewhere in this edition, Bits, Blades, and Other Bobbles explains the recent influx of companies offering finishing consumables. While tools for finishing are small investments, where and how they are purchased make a big difference. This article takes a look at third-party suppliers as well as OEMs.

Color management is critical for any application, but each application does present its own nuances. Take floor graphics for example. They require consistent and accurate color—but to achieve it one must consider things like the substrate and how it absorbs the ink. Floor graphics require traction and the same feature that offers this also lowers the color matching potential of a printing system. Read more in Well Grounded.

Learn about direct to garment (DTG) printing and how to add it into your existing business in Concentric Diversification. DTG remains popular, even in the wide format space, as consumers drive demand for personalization.

This issue also dives into packaging software updates, eco-friendly media, and a recap of the International Sign Association’s recent International Sign Expo.

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Zünd Presents Q-Line with BHS180

Zünd raises the bar for industrial, pallet-to-pallet production with the new Q-Line with BHS180 Board Handling System and UNDERCAM. It is specifically intended for the demands of highly automated, industrial finishing of printed boards for displays and packaging.

The individual components—board feeder with UNDERCAM, the new Q-Line cutter generation, and the off-load unit—offer incredible cutting accuracy and reliability. Consequently, they make it easier than ever for packaging and display manufacturers to automate their cutting operations and achieve maximum efficiency. In doing so, the Q-Line with BHS180 helps manufacturers optimize their production processes and increase their overall productivity. #252

Mactac Expands Window Graphics Line

Mactac Graphics & Signage Solutions expands its window graphics product line. From air-egress films that are used to create double-sided window displays to other permanent and removable films, the six new products include WV528 Windowview Translucent, WV399R Windowview Easy, WV399P Windowview Clear, WV129 Windowview Opaque, WV599 Windowview Clear, and WV596P Windowview Easy Etch. All products are designed for inkjet printing, and durability ranges from one to five years. #253

SAi Reconfigures Adendo

SA International (SAi) launches a reconfigured and enlarged Adendo, comprising of a range of learning and development services for SAi Flexi users in Canada and the U.S. The program provides online and in-person training as well as an enhanced Flexi User Community under the Adendo umbrella. Adendo comprises of three major components—online training, live virtual or on-site training, and the Flexi User Community. Adendo makes high-quality training available to the Flexi community and fosters continuous improvement and business growth. #254

Flexible Magnetic Materials Manufacturer

Newlife Magnetics’ focus on science and engineering has led to our success in leading the magnet industry through research and development of exciting new products that solve customer problems, increase efficiency, and improve our customers’ lives without harming our environment. We offer a variety of products including industry-leading Platinum magnetic receptive, printable magnet media up to 60 inches wide, cling king micro-suction films, and new pre-magnetized Indigo Sheets. We currently offer the thinnest, widest, lightest, and strongest magnetic materials on the market. Visit newlifemagnetics.com. INFO# 250

Canon Announces New Colorado M-Series

Canon announces the new Colorado M-series 64inch roll-to-roll printers. Retaining the Colorado’s industrial build quality, the new M-series design, with in-field upgrades, is based on a single platform that can be configured to help meet customer needs. The scalable series features two speed configurations, optional UVgel white ink capabilities, and a host of additional modular options.

The M3 BASE configuration can be expanded over time up to the M5W PRO configuration, which includes increased functionality such as speed enhancements, double-sided printing, dual-roll, white ink capabilities, and FLXfinish+.

The M-series incorporates the printhead technology found in the Colorado 1630 devices. #255

World Class Converting Centers

NEPATA converting centers are the most successful and widely used converting centers worldwide. Engineered and manufactured in Germany to the highest quality standards, NEPATA converting equipment utilizes the latest in CNC technology resulting in unprecedented control and accuracy over the converting process. NEPATA converting centers deliver precise material cuts, highly accurate rewinds, and advanced inventory control, allowing for quick delivery times across a range of media. For more information visit supply55.com, call 734-668-0755, or email sales@ supply55.com. INFO# 251

Avery Dennison Adds Overlaminate Series

Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions launches the advanced DOL Max Series—DOL 1060 Max and DOL 1360 Max—along with DOL 6470.

DOL 1060 Max is a gloss finish film with outstanding durability and outdoor performance. DOL 1360 Max is an optically clear film with a super smooth finish and excellent UV, temperature, humidity, and salt spray resistance. Both come with up to seven years vertical durability and two years horizontal durability.

DOL 6470 is a luster finish high-performance PVCfree film that offers exceptional value for applications requiring abrasion resistance, color durability, and conformability to irregular substrates. It comes with up to six years vertical durability and up to three years horizontal durability. #256