Sign Builder Illustrated contributor Jim Hingst writes: “In past articles, I cautioned that you should limit ink densities to no greater than 250 percent to 275 percent. One reason is that the volume of ink that you print on a substrate has a direct effect on the dimensional stability of the film that you are printing on. The more...
Roland has introduced the new VersaEXPRESS RF-640, an advanced, high-speed large-format inkjet printer offering exceptional print quality and unsurpassed production capability at an extremely affordable price. Roland's RF-640 incorporates a state-of-the-art gold-plated print head, a robust take-up system, innovative features, and high-density Eco-Sol MAX® 2 inks to deliver superior graphic results while maximizing output, ease-of-use and...
The 25th edition of LIGHTFAIR® International (LFI®) set new all-time attendance and tradeshow records for its five-day run in Las Vegas June 1-5, according to Jeffrey L. Portman, Sr., vice chairman and president of LFI managing partner AMC, Inc. The LFI 2014 tradeshow floor covered a record 239,800 net square feet and spotlighted 576 exhibitors, including...
World-leading inkjet technology specialist Xaar is proud to launch the Xaar 501 GS8, a high-performance graphics printhead delivering exceptional print quality, industrial-level reliability, and high production up-time. The new printhead incorporates PrecisionPlus™, a brand new architecture from Xaar designed to enable indoor and outdoor signage printers to remain at the leading edge of print performance. In...
Although the official inauguration took place on March 15 by the Spanish Government President, Mariano Rajoy Brey, the brand new Gran Canaria Arena in Spain was opened to the public with the first official ACB Basketball Spanish National League game between Herbalife Gran Canaria and FC Barcelona on May 1. The arena was full with more than 10,000 people...
SA International (SAi), a leading provider of solutions for the professional sign-making, large format digital printing, and CAD/CAM for CNC machining industries, has announced the certification of its software solutions by HP for use with the recently launched HP Designjet Z6600 and Z6800 Printers. The certification, which follows a period of extensive testing by HP, is...
The Rotterdam Market Hall, scheduled to open this October, will be the first open-concept food market in the Netherlands. The building is a horseshoe-shaped arch with a one of a kind ceiling that has been called the “Sistine Chapel of Rotterdam.” With the help of Wasatch SoftRIP, TS Visuals took on printing the artwork for this spectacular ceiling. ...
The most common causes for crane accidents in urban environments are easily avoidable with good training, maintenance and plenty of planning. David Phillips, Manager, Global Business Development & Marketing at Elliott Equipment Company, says that two of the most common types of accidents are tip-overs and electrocution and presents ten tips to help you prevent this for occurring: ...
A bucket truck is one of the essential tools utilized for up-in-the-air sign installations. But it’s important that these vehicles are used properly—both for the equipment itself and the personnel working in it. Bryan Wilkerson, vice president of manufacturer Wilkie Mfg., LLC, offers these five golden tips to ensure safety when operation and/or working in a bucket truck: ...
Condé Systems, Inc., an authorized distributor for Neenah Paper Company, is pleased to announce the addition of Neenah Techni-Print EZP Transfer Paper to its family of products for heat transfer. Formulated to be a “cold-peel” transfer paper, Neenah Techni-Print EZP is a universal color laser transfer paper that is compatible with both inexpensive and high-speed color...
