SPDI News Big images, small cost
Large format print solutions supplier, Printmax, has launched a new image library for print companies and sign makers. The
istockMAX.co.uk service, which has been launched in partnership with Ingram Image, enables subscribers to access content for a one-off annual fee, unlike similar services that charge for each image downloaded.
Printwear & Promotion 27 February to 1 March 2011 NEC, Birmingham
www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk
Users can access over one million sign-industry specific photos, vinyl-ready graphics, illustrations, vehicle templates and wraps for £295 per year. For this fee they can download up to 200 high resolution photo, vector or wraps per month with no additional costs. Users can also generate income by selling their own creative stock to
istockMAX.co.uk. Managing director, Printmax, Michael Bolton, said: “Some stock libraries charge per image, sometimes up to £50-60 per file. With istockmax, subscribers can access up to 200 high res files every month, which would work out at just 12p per image, representing huge value for money.”
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www.printmax.co.uk Demos get creative
Sign & Digital 2011 12-14 April 2011 NEC, Birmingham
www.signuk.com
Designed to provide an exciting yet practical demonstration suite, Roland DG (UK) has established a Creative Centre at its UK head-quarters in Somerset. The new facility allows visitors to walk- through families of machines, complemented by production examples from each system. The layout of the centre showcases the production processes from start to finish, from initial designs being processed before being passed to the
Wide format images are available from as little as 12p per image
output device. Full-colour jobs are generated with Roland’s VersaWorks RIP before being sent to one of the company’s printers and the same artwork can be used to demonstrate different ink technologies. Solutions demonstrated include photo impact engravers and production options for rapid prototyping, reverse engineering, precision milling and engraving. These are complemented by the company’s vinyl cutters and the latest wide-format ink-jet systems including print-and-cut automation featuring solvent-based metallic and white inks and UV-curable options.
Northprint 2011 10-12 May 2011 Harrogate
www.northprintexpo.com
Managing director of Roland DG (UK), Jerry Davies, said: “Our Creative Centre helps users stretch their creativity and gain ideas about how to generate more profitability.”
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www.rolanddg.co.uk
Roland's new Creative Centre provides ideas for generating more profitability
Places to go, people to see Pre-register for inside info
Print Ireland and Sign and Digital Ireland will take place on 12 and 13 October 2011 at the Citywest Convention Centre, Dublin. After research, feedback from exhibitors and visitors alike is positive for the purpose built Citywest Convention Centre because of its easy access from Dublin’s motorway network and good transport links. The new venue boasts a well designed exhibition hall with free parking, along with hotel, conference and leisure facilities
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www.signanddigitalireland.com
On-line visitor registration for Sign and Digital UK 2011 is now live on the show website. Those who pre-register not only ensure free entry to the show, they will also receive updates on exhibiting companies, new product launches, show features and seminars, special offers and competitions being held at the event.
Information will also be available on the inaugural Sign and Digital UK awards and networking event, targeted at anyone involved in the sign making or digital printing industry and set to coincide with the exhibition.
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Pre-registration ensures you receive show updates on products and exhibitors
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