Technology | What to Watch
The company adds: “Print hardware is getting
ever faster and is today capable of producing output that couldn’t have been contemplated even a few years ago. Metamark considers itself responsible for developing media that liberates the full gamut of possibilities that rapidly developing hardware enables. In its MD-Class digital media portfolio, Metamark has materials that are used by printer manufacturers as a quality reference and which yield results demonstrating class-leading colour fidelity, resolution and durability. These media tolerate the demands made of them by high-speed printing using all the modern digital ink- species, and application in the most demanding environments.
Landor UK founder Derric Landor stresses that: “Our specialisation lies in providing a solution/ product (Phototex) designed to address the technical challenges encountered in post-print processes, particularly installations. “As OEMs and material suppliers continuously
develop their offerings, our R+D endeavors take a distinctive approach. Rather than focus solely on enhancing our products, we collaborate closely with print service providers (PSPs), brand owners, and end-users to streamline processes and minimise energy consumption, waste generation, labour requirements, and disruptions associated with our products’ usage. “In addition, our commitment to R+D extends
beyond product improvement - it optimises application and processes. Centred in our mission to foster environmentally-friendly practices, we explore every avenue to integrate sustainability into the post-print workflow. By pushing the boundaries of our products and exploring their potential benefits, we aim to ensure that design and creativity remain uncompromised, even in the face of evolving eco-friendly substrate requirements.
“Our approach involves actively integrating our products into applications while encouraging creativity among designers. This synergy aims to promote environmentally conscious design choices, resulting in reduced material and hardware usage, thereby minimizing waste and energy consumption. By leveraging the expertise of installation professionals alongside designers, we achieve visually impactful results while still optimizing efficiency and reducing costs.” Landor ends: “Ultimately, our R+D efforts
revolve around leveraging existing materials and minimising construction requirements, facilitating collaboration between installers and designers to create a more efficient and impactful visual communications environment. As the industry embraces an array of new eco-friendly products, we anticipate a shift towards valuing reduced labour and waste, potentially balancing out the costs associated with certain substrates. It’s our hope that this approach will not only drive sustainability but also enhance the overall cost-effectiveness of projects in the long run.”
NEW INTRODUCTIONS Here we flag up some of the most notable inkjet printable media introductions of 2024. ANTALIS
EXTEN PRIME-EX HMPP A Polypropylene sheet especially formulated to replace HIPS and other high-impact applications. Long-term UV stabilisation is possible on request, and it is available with primer treatment for recto verso UV-printing.
POLYPROPYLENE BANNER Later this year Antalis will be launching a new Polypropylene banner that is recyclable.
BERGER TEXTILES EVO At Fespa Global Berger Textiles introduced this range of GRS-certified textiles for soft signage applications. The materials are made of recycled yarn and the range comprises: Mozaik Evolution - a black-back textile Lumina Evolution / Samba Evolution - for applications in backlit frames Revolution Evolution / Display Evolution - display textiles for front-lit applications Matisse Evolution - for artistic print applications
Aero Evolution / Wind Evolution - for flags Expandable Evolution - for applications requiring stretch Fiber Evolution - a non-woven banner material
CONTRA VISION ADVANCE PERFORATED WINDOW FILM This polyester-based film was launched in the UK and Europe earlier this year. It incorporates the company’s patented Grayliner technology and removable adhesive, and it’s available in 30% or 40% transparencies. It has a lifespan of approximately three years in most scenarios.
DRYTAC RETAC CLEAR PET
This clear PET film - which launched globally in March - utilises Retac adhesive for permanently repositionable decals.
PYRAMID DISPLAY SIMPLY TEXTILE WALL OPFR This is 295micron, self-adhesive, removable, high opacity, indoor and short term exterior wall covering is a 100% Polyester woven fabric printable with UV, Latex and solvent inks. It is fire rated to European Standard EN13501-1
SIMPLY 150 ULTRA RR Launching May 2024, this Matt White 150micron Polymeric Vinyl is repositionable and easy to remove, manufactured with an adhesive based on new microsphere technology - which means the product does not gain tack over time. It is UV, Latex and solvent ink printable.
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