WHAT’S NEW


Ribbons have special effects tied up


Summa's DC4 thermal transfer printer now features three new ribbons: matte silver, matte gold and rose holographic.


The rose holographic ribbon has an impression in the shape of a rose and can be used in combination with all other DC colours. It can be used to create special effects in prints and boasts unlimited creative possibilities. The matte silver and matte gold ribbons are particularly suitable for the creation of decals and serial number labels, particularly in combination with dooming, where they are said to give brilliant results.


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Metallic ink makes customised packaging attractive


Suitable for use in a range of digital decoration applications, Xennia introduces its XenInx Onyx metallic ink. This is expected to open up the benefits of just-in-time customised digital graphics and package production to users requiring metallic printing.


Applications for XenInx Onyx metallic silver ink include packaging, graphics, labelling and product decoration. It can also be used in combination with XenInx Diamond or XenInx Alexandrite CMYK inks to produce a coloured metallic appearance. The ink works with a range of piezo printheads and is recommended for use with Xennia printing systems and XenJet inkjet modules using Xennia's recirculating inkjet technology.


Managing director of Xennia, Dr Alan Hudd, said: “XenInx Onyx provides reflectivity to rival that of metallic inks printed by screen, gravure or other traditional printing methods. It also offers consistent print performance with good adhesion and durability. “Brand owners need to print shorter packaging runs economically. Using XenInx Onyx, package printers can keep producing attractive and creative packaging while addressing the need for customised printing.”


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Seeing is believing


Set to help users create unusual 3D packaging and POS and POP displays, Packz from Zund is a complete packaging design solution for cardboard engineering. Combining design functionality with presentation and production capabilities, Packz can be used with the Zund digital cutting system.


Get colourful


A new range of economical cast films for indoor and outdoor applications have been added to William Smith’s materials distribution portfolio in the form of 3M Scotchcal 80 series opaque graphic film.


Available in 84


colours, including matt white, matt black and eight metallic tones, with 33 pantone


matched colours, this cast PVC film has been developed for knife cutting on electronic systems as well as hand and die cutting. The construction of the film, together with its liner also makes it suitable for cutting and weeding of small letters and complex graphics. With a durability of up to 10 years, 80 Series film is suitable for application to paint, aluminium, GRP, acrylic, glass and steel with flat or moderately curved surfaces, with or without rivets. In addition, its clear permanent pressure-sensitive adhesive is said to facilitate accurate positioning of graphics, making it ideal for use on windows and other glass surfaces.


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Designed to facilitate in-house POS and packaging design, Packz can be used by novice and seasoned operators alike, providing a range of drawing capabilities with automated assistance and tools. Compatible with Windows 7, 2000, XP and Vista, there are over 80 POS display templates and a selection of standard corrugated designs and standard folding carton/polymer designs included, plus drafting tools to help create or modify designs. It is also possible to add artwork for 3D visuals with lights, reflections and shadows or even animate designs or create an AVI Movie. Zund is offering free demonstrations of the software at its UK site.


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