SCREEN and CGS ORIS unveil CxF Spot ColourMatching
Screen, manufacturer of the Truepress Jet series of digital presses, and colour experts CGS Oris, have developed new technology designed to save time, improve print quality and meet a growing need for independent colour management solutions.
Epson expands SureColor T-Series technical/CAD/AEC range with two new models
The new Epson SureColor T-Series models feature wireless connectivity and are multi-function printers with integrated scanners. Designated the SureColor T3160M and SureColor T5160M they include an integrated scanner for accurately scanning blueprints and drawings, making large copies and sharing high-quality technical documents.
Fuji Xerox case against Whittaker, Devlin & EY will extend into 2021
On 24th November, Justice Colvin issued orders appertaining to the the suit brought by Fuji Xerox Australia against former directors Neil Whittaker and Devlin Bell plus auditors EY (Ernst & Young) and former partner EA Lang.
Kornit Digital's new on-demand textile production business
Kornit Digital has appointed CFO Guy Avidan as president of its new business unit focused on accelerating the digital transformation of the textile industry to sustainable on-demand production.
Visual Connections Australia announces new Board
Industry association Visual Connections - the body behind Australia's great trade shows such as PrintEx, PacPrint and Visual Impact - has announced a new Board with three newly-appointed members. With the next event being PacPrint, Melbourne in September 2021, next year is shaping up to be a watershed of post-Covid activity and the depth of experience of this Board looks more than up to the challenges.
Scamwatch alert: holiday shopping scams
Losses to online shopping scams increased 42% this year and Scamwatch is warning Australians to be careful when buying gifts this holiday season. $7m has been lost in online shopping scams in 2020, with losses on classified websites such as Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree increasing by 60% to $4.5 million.
Signex into voluntary admin to restructure after $1m Covid hit
Melbourne events signage company Signex Group and its wide format print business Prologica Digital Print have entered voluntary administration and called a first meeting of creditors for next week. Signex co-owner Doug Pieper is looking to restructure the business and hopes to be out of the administration process before Christmas.
Attendees up almost 50% for 2nd drupa preview day
“The response to the second drupa preview proved once again that this new digital format is an essential tool for staying in regular contact with the global community,” said Sabine Geldermann, project director print technologie at Messe Düsseldorf. Attendees at the second drupa preview increased by almost 50%. 1,383 exhibitors from 49 countries recorded about 15,500 page impressions.
Canon, HP, Konica Minolta, Xerox & Kodak win ‘age of Covid’ BLI software awards
Keypoint Intelligence, the independent evaluator of document imaging software, hardware, and services, has announced its Buyers Lab (BLI) 2021 Pick and Outstanding Achievement Awards in the Document Imaging Software category.
SA lockdown ends 3 days early after 'deplorable' lie revealed
South Australia came out of its hard lockdown three days early on Saturday night after it was revealed that one of the positive cases at the centre of the Woodville Pizza Bar coronavirus hotspot had misled contact tracers. From midnight Saturday, businesses reopened with restrictions.
Fujifilm collaborates with ZUND America
The partnership gives Fujifilm customers access to Zund’s cutting technologies and provides ‘a comprehensive solution for packaging, marketing materials and signage'
Avery Dennison's next-gen Supreme PPF series
Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions has introduced three new paint protection films (PPF) in its Supreme PPF series that protect vehicle surfaces from stone chips, road debris, insect stains and weathering, and allow designers to create customised looks.
Business confidence up on revenue jump in November
Almost a quarter (24 per cent) of Australian businesses reported an increase in their monthly revenue in November compared to 16 per cent in October, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Agfa’s new water-based inkjet printer for interior decoration
The Agfa InterioJet 3300 is a water-based inkjet system for printing on decor paper used in interior decoration, enabling customised designs for laminate floors, furniture and more. The InterioJet is built on the same inkjet platform as Agfa’s Jeti Tauro LED UV press for sign & display applications.
Signage and print industry hit hard by SA lockdown
Most of South Australia’s signage and print industry will be closed during the state’s six-day “circuit breaker” lockdown that began at midnight on Wednesday, according to the Australian Sign & Graphics Association (ASGA).








