Printing Technology

As the printing industry continues to grow, new products and processes are being developed to meet the needs of evolving markets. Learn about the latest equipment, technology, and all aspects of printing and finishing techniques.


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Digital Printing

  • SAi Launches Flexi Complete

    April 4, 2024

    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.
  • Sharp Now Shipping Digital Production Presses

    April 3, 2024

    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.
  • Canon U.S.A., Inc. Unveils Enhanced PRISMA Home v1.5 Cloud Portal

    March 21, 2024

    MELVILLE, N.Y. – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is excited to announce the launch of the newly revamped PRISMA Home v1.5 portal for accessing and managing PRISMA cloud-based applications. This significant update marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of PRISMA Home portal, offering enhanced features and tools designed to empower Canon production printing and large format customers to help optimize access to their workflow processes and print production solutions.
  • Durst Group revolutionises Psycho Peacock’s output with double printer installation

    March 20, 2024

    Leatherhead, Surrey, UK – 20.03.24 – Psycho Peacock has invested in Durst Group’s cutting-edge P5 350 digital hybrid LED platform and P5 TEX iSub dye-sublimation direct-to-fabrics printer to streamline logistics and provide faster installations for customers as the large-format specialist graphics supplier continues to expand its nationwide presence and move into new markets.

Screen Printing

  • Flash Cure Units Power Auto-Rotation Upgrade

    October 25, 2023

    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 NEW PRINT HEAD SPEEDS SETUP

    October 11, 2023

    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 Releases T-Seps 4.0 Color Separation Software

    July 28, 2023

    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.
  • New Cool Sport™ Colors (6100 Series)

    July 26, 2023

    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.