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The SC-S8100 is the latest eco-solvent large-format printer designed for the signage industry to be added to Epson’s portfolio. It joins the SC-S7100 and SC-9100 which were introduced earlier in the year. Epson has also released a trio of new print heads – S3200-U1-2, S3200-U3-2 and D3000-U1R.
Roland DG has launched a new flagship printer in its TrueVIS range. The XG-640 is the latest addition to the series, being a 64in eco-solvent printer/ cutter.
Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems has launched its latest version of its table operating software. The IPC 3.1 is immediately available across all latest models and delivers a host of enhancements to increase productivity.
Agfa has unleased the power of the Onset Panthera FB3216. This flatbed printer is built to sweep through print jobs at breathtaking speeds, reaching up to 1,514m sq/hr – that equals 296 beds per hour. Agfa has also recently expanded the Anapurna Cievero family with the release of the H2050 model.
HP has released a new set of Latex printers – the HP Latex 730 and Latex 830 series. These machines have been designed to deliver high-impact print quality, enhance productivity and costs for small and medium-sized print shops while continuing to differentiate with a sustainability edge.
Over the past few months, China Print Supplies has released a flurry of new machines to the UK market, including the SinoColor UV Flatbed range and the ThunderJet roll-to-roll UV printer. The company has also partnered with Hapond to bring the UP 3-in-1 Simultaneous Double-Sided Printer to the UK.
The new MHP PosterRoller from MH+P Technology has been engineered with specially designed shafts that help prevent dents in stiffer papers and foils. It features a tool-free shaft exchange to make workflow even more seamless and efficient.
Onyx Graphics has combined its flagship RIP software, ONYX Thrive, with API-driven connectivity in hopes of providing faster output and better-quality products for the wide-format industry.
Antalis is to host a series of training workshops for sign makers, vehicle wrappers, installers and digital printers to learn how effortlessly Coala Interior Films can be added to refurbish and finish surfaces.
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Robin East, chief commercial officer at UFABRIK and Dominic Harris, co-founder at CarbonQuota
UFABRIK has announced its new unique working relationship with CarbonQuota to validate its product portfolio through a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) programme. Recognising the growing demand for independent verified transparency, UFABRIK’s collaboration with CarbonQuota will ensure that every scientific claim is backed by audited and certified data.
FESPA and co-located shows to return to Barcelona “After the cancellation of the 2020 events in
The hosting city for the FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 and its co-located exhibitions has been announced.
The shows will be making their way to sunny Spain as the Fira de Barcelona has been set as next year’s location, returning to the country after 13 years.
Michael Ryan, head of FESPA Global Print Expo, said: “It gives me great pleasure to share that we have chosen Barcelona as the host city for our 2026 flagship events. “As a peripatetic event, it’s important to us that
we can connect with our different associations and the regional markets as a whole. “We’re excited to see what the city has in store for us and are confident that our visitors will have the opportunity to unveil a wealth of business potential across print, signage, personalisation and sportswear.
Madrid, we’re delighted to be able to return to Southern Europe, building on our relations with the Spanish and Portuguese speciality print markets even further. See you in Barcelona!” The 2026 show will be accompanied by co-locating exhibitions, the European Sign Expo and Personalisation Experience, as well as welcoming back Sportswear Pro for its second edition.
Other confirmed features visitors can anticipate are the World Wrap Masters and Club FESPA. Anyone wishing to attend should make notes in their calendars with the event looking to span from May 19 to May 22, 2026.
• Read our review of FESPA 2025 on pages 12 to 15
Antalis signs agreement with Fortuna Digital
Antalis has put pen to paper to sign an agreement with Fortuna Digital, a supplier of digital printing and visual communications. The acquisition represents a key milestone in Antalis’ growth and innovation strategy, consolidating its solution portfolio and client network across the European continent. Fortuna Digital offers its customers a wide range of products and services, including high-quality printers, display systems, high-end self-adhesive film and eco-responsible media With this acquisition, Antalis has become a
key player in the visual communication sector in this region.
Hervé Poncin, CEO of the Antalis Group,
said: “Antalis is delighted to welcome a new, experienced and talented team that has proven its ability to develop visual communications over the last few years. “This acquisition will allow us to expand our European presence to the Adriatics. It will also reinforce our co-operation with the best visual communication manufacturers. “We are confident that this strategic
investment will help us accelerate our growth while continuing to meet our clients’ needs with products and services that exceed their expectations.”
UFABRIK makes stand on sustainability with unique new partnership with CarbonQuota
By implementing rigorous LCAs, the digital
display textile specialist seeks to remove ambiguity from the market, providing its customers and brands with clear, independent environmental information for all textiles within its range.
Group chief commercial officer, Robin
East, said: “We really want to cut through the ambiguity surrounding sustainability in the wide-format digital printing industry. “We don’t want to follow senseless standards
that have created a disingenuous trend of product positioning, now so commonly used in greenwashing; we’re looking to redefine honest and credible certification within our industry. Dominic Harris, co-founder at CarbonQuota said: “UFABRIK’s forward-thinking commitment to a full lifecycle strategy represents a major step forward. It is a serious, science-led approach that we are proud to support.”
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