Printing Technology

Scodix, Israel, 17 April 2024 – In the first of Scodix’ product unveilings for drupa 2024, the leading provider of digital embellishment solutions today announces the launch of a first AI tool, Scodix AI. Taking advantage of the widespread popularity of Scodix presses, the AI technology uses learnings from vast databases of Scodix-enhanced pages to automate the embellishment design process. As AI is being introduced into all aspects of printing, Scodix is catering to the growing demand for automation tools among print providers and designers, and leveraging AI to help brands gain attention in a crowded marketplace.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (April 16, 2024) — FDC Graphic Films, Inc. is pleased to announce an updated portfolio of bread-and-butter print films and laminates in the Lumina® by FDC lineup.

Sarasota, Florida, USA — SA International (SAi), the leading provider of software solutions for the signmaking, digital printing, textile and CNC machining industries, has announced the launch of Flexi Complete, a comprehensive and fully-updated version of its industry-acclaimed Flexi signmaking software. As a result of a conscious effort to rationalize and simplify the lineup of Flexi software, the new Flexi Complete - the only all-in-one design, print and cut software for sign and print providers – comprises a host of innovative new and convenient features, engineered specifically to address the day-to-day requirements of sign and display users.

MONTVALE, N.J., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC), today announced the availability of its new BP-1200C 4-Color and 1200S 6-Color Digital Production Presses. Built with proven technology, these machines combine the value of highly automated, agile digital production with exceptional image quality and stunning embellishment effects.

BETHLEHEM, PA— AirFlash™ and RedFlash™ infrared flash cure models are now equipped with a receptacle that allows the user to plug a 3 ft (914 mm) power cord for an optional AutoFlash™ head rotation unit into the rear of the flash head, eliminating the need for separate wiring to a wall outlet, it was announced by Mark Vasilantone, president of Vastex International.

Vastex commercial-grade V-1000 manual screen printing presses are now equipped as standard with a print head that allows easier and more accurate screen pitch adjustment.

Scott Fresener, industry pioneer and innovator, has just released T-Seps 4.0, his popular automated color separation plug-in for Adobe Photoshop. T-Seps has evolved from Scott’s program called FastFilms released in 1999. T-Seps 4.0 makes high-end color separations easy to do using Adobe Photoshop. Images can also be created in Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw and brought into Photoshop for T-Seps separations. It creates color separations that are very specific to T-Shirt screen printing.

Cerritos, California – International Coatings Company™ introduces its new line of Cool Sport™ Colors (6100 Series). Cool Sport™ Color plastisol inks are based on our proprietary CoolTech™ technology and are now part of our expanding line of FlexCure™ screen printing inks. FlexCure™ inks offer a ‘flexible’ curing range - from a low 275°F/135°C to the standard 325°F/163°C.