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DIGITAL PRINTING EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES

Epson Releases Its First Roll-to-Roll Resin Signage Printers

Epson’s new sixty-four-inch SureColor® R5070 and SureColor R5070L roll-to-roll signage printers with water-based resin ink consistently provide professional-quality wallpapers, fabrics, uncoated papers, and traditional signage at remarkable speeds. Both printers feature 1.5L ink packs for enhanced efficiency, while the SureColor R5070L includes 3L per color with hot swap technology that automatically switches from an empty ink pack to a new pack mid-print for uninterrupted printing. The SureColor R5070 and SureColor R5070L leverage six-color UltraChrome® RS Resin ink to produce excellent color consistency for repeat jobs, brand colors, wall tiling applications, and more. Delivering immediate lamination and high scratch resistance increases overall productivity, and userreplaceable 2.6-inch PrecisionCore® printheads offer convenience for self-serviceability and minimal downtime. Both printers include the new Epson Edge Print® enterprise workflow software for tracking jobs, managing variable data, and streamlining workflow integration. epson.com

ROUTERS/ENGRAVERS

Trotec’s Speedy Laser Models Get an Upgrade Boost

The updated Speedy laser engraver models from Trotec Laser, Inc., combine existing features—such as super-fast processing speeds; reliable, high-quality results; and the lowest cost of ownership—with more productivity-boosting features than ever before. The unique Ceramicore laser source (now available for 30- and 45-watt Speedy systems as well) provides a more stable laser beam with a small diameter and faster pulse rates; this allows Speedy systems to produce even the finest details at high speeds. The updated Speedy laser models also feature OptiMotion™, an innovative feature that boosts productivity by maximizing cutting speed at highest cutting quality. The operator needs to determine only the power and speed required to cut through the material or to vector engrave. OptiMotion then calculates the speed and acceleration required to achieve the best quality at the highest speed. troteclaser.com

VINYL/VINYL FILMS

HP Recycled Satin Canvas: From Waste to Works of Art

The award-winning HP Recycled Satin Canvas material, which is made 100 percent from recycled water bottles, is now available for Latex and Solvent printers. In addition to its environmental assurance, HP Recycled Satin Canvas, 3-in Core (Latex/Solvent) produces outstanding image quality and durable canvas wraps that resist edge cracking. Now print service providers utilizing Latex and Solvent printers can offer the benefits of this green canvas option. HP Recycled Satin Canvas, 3-in Core (Latex/Solvent) is not only the right choice for a variety of fine-art projects but for the environment as well. “[HP Recycled Satin Canvas, 3-in Core (Latex/Solvent)] builds on our commitment to develop more sustainable printing materials across all of our product lines,” says Kara Work, product manager for HP Large Format Media. “We strive to deliver products that achieve more with less environmental impact.” HPLFMedia.com

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SIGN BLANKS

Signage Showcases the Wood Look Without the Maintenance

Signage and display components traditionally made out of wood can be updated to benefit from the performance of architectural aluminum without compromising the classic details. Linetec’s wood grain finishes for aluminum present the natural look of real wood, while offering lower maintenance and greater longevity. Their specialty finishes for architectural aluminum products include more than fifty wood grain options of species and color along with textured grain patterns. These finishes can replicate expensive hardwoods like oak and walnut that may otherwise be cost-prohibitive for use in signage and displays. Durable and practical, Linetec’s wood grain finishes on aluminum deliver a consistent appearance and reliable performance. Unlike actual wood, aluminum signs and displays will not rot, swell, or warp. Scratch- and corrosion-resistant, these finishes provide durable protection from UV rays and are impervious to humidity and insects. Within its quality-controlled finishing facility, Linetec applies these coatings utilizing a powder coat sublimation process to meet or exceed the AAMA 2604 standard. At the end of their useful life (as either a sign or a display), the finished aluminum can be recycled. linetec.com/specialty-finishes/wood-grain

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CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2021 Powers Collaboration and Productivity in Graphic Design

The new CorelDRAW® 2021 Graphics Suite doubles down on collaboration with access to next-generation tools that streamline the design and review processes. Boost productivity with a flexible design space that empowers users to take control of projects and assets. Advanced illustration and photo editing capabilities make it faster than ever for designers to achieve their unique creative vision. And as our definition of “workplaces” is continuously redefined, CorelDRAW.app™ is now touchoptimized and available as an all-new iPad app, giving graphics pros new options to be creative anywhere from virtually any device. Offering vector illustration, layout and typography, photo editing, and more, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2021 simplifies complex workflows and gives designers total control over how they create their best work—on Windows, Mac, Web, and mobile. A new dashboard in both CorelDRAW 2021 and CorelDRAW.app acts as a collaboration hub containing all design files in the Cloud, and in a click, displays a preview, the number of comments and team members, and project status. Share designs directly from CorelDRAW 2021 without having to open each file. Also reviewers and approvers can now comment on and annotate a document in CorelDRAW.app, with instant feedback appearing in the designer’s working file in the CorelDRAW 2021 application on their Windows or Mac system. Sharing notes and comments in real time eliminates slowdowns and accelerates approvals. Meanwhile advanced illustration features (such as new perspective drawing and enhanced guidelines) deliver stunning results in record time with precise layout capabilities and innovative tools that simplify complicated workflows. coreldraw.com

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BrandArmor SafeWalls Wallcoverings are Now Certified Effective Against COVID-19

During these unprecedented times, keeping one's customers and staff safe requires a multilayered plan, beginning with securing your facility. With this in mind, BrandArmor® Technologies, LLC, now offers revolutionary, stain-free SafeWalls® polymer wallcoverings. Safewalls is the only commercial-grade, Type II wallcovering material certified effective against COVID-19. BrandArmor now offers these protective wallcoverings to a variety of industries, including healthcare, food service, hospitality, educational, retail, and other public-facing outlets. SafeWalls wallcoverings bring any graphic design or imagery to life—from murals and logos to patterns and photographs. It combines bacteria and virus resistance with a polymer finish's durability, all with beautiful custom designs. What sets SafeWalls apart is its groundbreaking BrandArmor+ polymer surface manufactured with safe, active antimicrobials. These antimicrobials inhibit the growth of 99.99 percent of microbes, bacteria, and viruses on the surface. Customers can rest easy as the antimicrobial protection embeds in the product and never wears off. And with FDA, EPA, and ISO approval, it’s safe to use in all environments. brandarmor.ink/safewalls

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THE SCIENCE BEHIND CORAFOAM® HDU

A CASE STUDY

Abstract

The specialized “continuous” manufacturing technique used to produce CORAFOAM® HDU has multiple benefits, from cell-structure to mechanical properties.

INTRODUCTION TO CORAFOAM®

High density CORAFOAM® is a sign substrate manufactured by DUNA-USA, originally created in the 1950’s for use as mechanical insulation for pipeline applications and other industrial applications. In the early 2000’s, DUNA developed the CORAFOAM® high-density line of polyurethane boards, purpose built to offer excellent carvability and surface finish characteristics for the signmaking, millwork, and carpentry industries.

CORAFOAM® APPLICATIONS

1. General Applications.

Signmaking, Pattern Making, Core-Material, Prop and Set Design Pieces bullet points

2. Additional Applications.

• Wood replacement for architectural elements • Thermoforming master models • Composite layup tools

WHAT IS CORAFOAM® HDU?

CORAFOAM® is a closed-cell, rigid polyurethane foam insoluble by water and impervious to solvents. CORAFOAM® is also non-toxic, and it is compatible with a great variety of paints and primers, allowing for multiple aesthetic effects to be achieved. When used outdoors as a wood replacement for signage, it will last forever, and has a lifetime warranty by DUNA-USA.

THE “CONTINUOUS” PRODUCTION TECHNIQUE IS VERY DIFFERENT THAN OTHER MANUFACTURERS. WHAT IS IT?

DUNA-USA produces high-density CORAFOAM® using a specialized “continuous” manufacturing technique. This technique involves a conveyor, approximately 100 feet long, and CORAFOAM®, starting in liquid form, which is then poured onto the moving conveyor while undergoing a chemical reaction and turning from liquid, into CORAFOAM® .

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF DUNA’S SPECIALIZED CHEMISTRY AND CONTINUOUS MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUE?

The main advantage of in-continuous technology is a dramatic increase of reproducibility of results, which translates to a high degree of consistency in terms of quality and characteristics. Additionally, the in-continuous process can be driven and controlled in real-time. The entire system is CPU-controlled thorough dedicated software, which automatically monitors all parameters, allowing for adjustment if needed during manufacturing. This is a powerful tool to ensure quality of the boards.

By producing in a continuous process, the end-results are: • Average cell diameter is smaller and more evenly distributed, resulting in a more uniform consistency and smoother surface • The finished product is easier to finish, has increased durability, and less chance of voids than HDU produced in a discontinuous fashion.

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Average cell diameter of CORAFOAM® is 55 microns. Brand X has an average cell diameter of 65 microns, and Brand Y has an average diameter of 90 microns.

The smaller cell size diameter makes for a smoother surface, which in the sign and millwork industries, can translate to not only less labor required for priming and finishing, but also less primer/coating to achieve a similar finish as competitive brands. Additionally, the smaller cell-size diameter allows for a higher degree of detail when routing or carving.

In addition to more strength, higher mechanical properties can also provide better screw and fastener retention as evidenced in the chart and photo below.

Figure 1: CORAFOAM® HDU 15LB - Produced In-Continuous Figure 2: 15lb HDU produced with discontinuous technology (Brand X) Figure 3: 15lb HDU produced with discontinuous technology (Brand Y)

Mechanical Properties Comparison

Density CORAFOAM® / DUNA Brand X Brand Y Brand Z Flexural Strength 15lb 928 psi 649 psi 487 psi 680 psi Compressive Strength 15lb 638 psi 498 psi 510 psi 530 psi Flexural Strength 18lb N/A 928 psi 867 psi 980 psi Compressive Strength 18lb N/A 792 psi 856 psi 790 psi Flexural Strength 20lb 1,450 psi N/A 960 psi N/A Compressive Strength 20lb 1,044 psi N/A 960 psi N/A

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HOW CAN CORAFOAM® BE FABRICATED?

CORAFOAM® can be cut with anything that can cut wood, including CNC machines, standard woodworking tools, and waterjet cutters.

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT DENSITIES CORAFOAM® IS AVAILABLE IN, AND HOW ARE EACH USED?

CORAFOAM® is available in 4, 6, 8, 10, 15, 20, 28 and 31lb/ft³ densities. For signmaking, 15lb (CORAFOAM® U150) and 20lb (CORAFOAM® U200) are the most commonly used densities, with 15lb being the leader. 20lb DUNA (CORAFOAM® U200) will have a smoother surface, greater durability, and finish even easier than 15lb DUNA. Most often, customers choose to use 20lb DUNA as opposed to 15lb, when they desire a higher level of detail, or need particularly strong mechanical properties. The lighter densities are often used for oversize props and letters, and for interior signage or where the weight of higher densities might be prohibitive. Higher densities, such as 28lb and 31lb are frequently used for prototyping, thermoforming, and pattern making in automotive, marine, and aerospace applications, where metal is overkill, especially in the case of just needing to produce a few prototypes or a limited production run.

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