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APRIL 2007
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technology and are optimizing the digital will continue to spur popularity in every technologies in environmentally friendly
Steve Urmano print process to complement/accentuate advertising segment.
textiles and coatings. Another interesting
growth area is the sign and screen
their core business.
marketing
We see the need for new liquid coatings shops that are adding digital capabilities
manager
UV digital inks are the hot topic. Many to satisfy the expanding UV coater which, in turn, provide more opportunity
for inkjet printer, laminates, film,
Mimaki USA printers are investing in this technology. industry. The focus on green products
The primary hindrance for UV digital has increased the demand for improved and liquid coating manufacturers.
azdar has seen a significant growth
Nin wide format digital printing
equipment when compared to grand for-
ink has been the flexibility issue for soft
substrates. Some UV ink manufacturers
have anticipated this issue and are producing
ink to eliminate this objection.
run the gamut from low, mid, and high
end units. The ISA Expo in April showcased
numerous new midrange large The interest in third party digital inks
flatbeds. End users have a choice of ink continues to grow. Printers are looking
types, colors, and media sizes. Flexible for third party ink manufacturers who
inks are also being offered for use in can meet their needs for aqueous, solvent,
and UV digital inks. The ink
applications requiring durability and
flexibility. This could be useful in floor companies that have an all encompassing
product range have the inside track
printing applications requiring greater
ink tack and scuff resistance.
on meeting the market needs. Print
shops need to carefully consider which
The wide format solvent printer market manufacturer has the best supply
is maturing and diversifying with more chain, technical support, and product
players and more choices. This is happening
at two ends of the spectrum.
offering to help them grow.
The first is lower priced units—the The increase of digital printing equipment
manufacturers and the introduc-
price points for 54-64-inch solvent
printers in some cases have fallen below tion of UV technology has driven
the $20,000 MSRP price point. The down investment cost. Many print
second is wider, faster, higher end units. shops are purchasing equipment and
The market for baby grand and grand inks to handle specific applications,
format printers is fed by banner and such as a flatbed UV digital printer for
vehicle graphic applications.
black coroplast applications.
Wide format dye sub and direct-tofabric
using aqueous inks and solvents forms are making inroads in the U.S.
Asian manufactured digital print plat-
are showing stronger interest and potential.
The POP, industrial design, and support. The Teckwin UV1600 and
market with their increase in quality and
tradeshow segments are all beginning to UV2500 digital flatbed presses are prime
use printed fabrics for a new look. examples of Asian technology being supported
by the American supply chain
Interest in flatbed and roll-to-roll contour
cutters grows along with the
and technical service.
installed base of products. With many
semi-rigid and rigid sign materials, contour
cutters and routers are required.
Angie Mohni
Mimaki continues to successfully differentiate
itself as a major supplier of well
Neschen
VP of marketing
engineered cutting edge products. We
Americas
address the widest scope of sign graphics,
industrial and textile printing, and finishing
applications of all vendors today.
fabrics, as well as environmentally
friendly or green products.
Rich Nickols
The flatbed UV market continues to
product manager, expand due to the introduction of
global digital UV smaller, more affordable printers and
Nazdar
coaters. This includes improved liquid
coatings to support the growing offset
and litho markets. Other future trends
include the growth of the graphic textile
industry. Innovations in fabrics, coatings,
and printer technologies, paired
mat presses. The screen, offset, and photographic
shops embrace digital print with infinite application possibilities,
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