LexJet introduces two new lay-flat polypropylene inkjet printable materials that have a gray back coat for additional opacity: LexJet 11 Mil Blockout PolyGloss and LexJet 11 Mil Blockout Water-Resistant Polypropylene. Both can be used as a cost-effective alternative to the typical polyester inkjet materials for trade show and in-store point-of-purchase graphics, as well as long-term indoor banners and short-term...
Epson America has introduced a new line of large format color plotters designed to meet the specific requirements of today's engineering and scientific professionals—the Epson® SureColor® T3000, T5000, and T7000. Marking Epson's entry into the technical printing market, the SureColor T-Series offers architects, engineers and GIS professionals an unprecedented combination of precision, performance, and value with the fastest plotting...
Orbus Exhibit & Display Group, one of North America's leading trade suppliers of portable display, exhibit, and event solutions, introduces several new products to its extensive line of portable modular and signage display products. "We strive to make continuous enhancements to existing products and product lines to ensure our clients are in the fore front of...
The 2012 SGIA Expo held October 18-20 in Las Vegas showcased the most innovative technologies in the specialty imaging marketplace. The following results came from the Expo last week at the Las Vegas Convention Center: Total Registrants: More than 22,000 Total Number of Exhibitors: 529 Percentage of First-Time Attendees: 38 percent Total Size of the 2012 SGIA Expo...
Digital Signage Expo® (DSE), the world's largest and longest running International Tradeshow and Conference dedicated to digital signage, interactive technology, and digital out-of-home networks (DOOH), has announced that Dr. Peter L. Bocko, Chief Technology Officer for Corning Glass Technologies, Corning, Inc. will deliver the Wednesday, February 27 Keynote address at DSE's Tenth Anniversary 2013 Las Vegas event. Dr. Bocko,...
Iconography with graphics for over 300 individual icons developed for the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED credit library by Acorn Sign Graphics, a leading architectural signage designer and fabricator, is now available free to architects, interior designers, graphic designers, and building owners for use on signage and materials pertaining to LEED credits. In the world of sustainability, achieving LEED...
FLEXcon was recently honored with the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) Product of the Year Award. The company was named a winner in two categories for FLEXcon's FLEXmark® floor art™ OV6604 (Safari Overlaminate) in the Finishing-Laminates, Adhesives, Films, Coatings category; and for FLEXcon's COUNTERdeco™ 6322 Advertising System, in the FDA Indirect Food Compliant in the Media-Non-PVC (Non-woven) category, at...
MACtac® recently launched a new and improved Web site at www.mactac.com. The redesigned site features an enhanced product search with updated product information, easy-to-navigate product categories, refreshed content, and a new user interface. "Our customers asked for easier navigation and more product information," said Jennifer Bowman, marketing communications manager, MACtac Corporate Marketing. "By redesigning our Web site, we can...
The Academy of Screen Printing Technology (ASPT) presented its annual Dave Swormstedt Sr. Memorial Award and welcomed new members during the Keynote Breakfast at the 2012 SGIA Expo. ASPT Chairman Bruce Ridge presented the Swormstedt Award to Joe Clarke of Clarke Product Renovation for his article, "Squeegee Design Innovation." The four-part article was published in the SGIA Journal (First...
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 re-launched its Web site showcasing its growing range of software packages. With an easy-to-remember URL and refreshed look and feel, www.ThinkSAi.com delivers enhanced functionality together with up-to-date content that provides in-depth information of SAi's portfolio. The...
