ORACAL USA announces the introduction of ORALITE® Series 5061 Transparent Film. Series 5061 is a three-mil, ten-year film that features a permanent, transparent, solvent-based adhesive and is available in six colors. It is ideal for long-term outdoor lettering on reflective signage and was specially formulated to work with ORALITE® Series 5800 High-Intensity Grade Reflective Film. For more information, call...
EskoArtwork is partnering with ZN Production Company/Re-board and Neenah Paper to present an open house to identify Innovative and creative ways to create value before and after print for both narrow and wide format print projects. The event will be held 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at the EskoArtwork Demo Center in Lake...
Colex introduces its Fotoba Dreamcut XLD-170 67-in-wide Automatic Cutter designed to work with both rolls and sheets.With the Dreamcut's automatic feed alignment, users do not have to worry about print misalignment. The Dreamcut will automatically realign to the edge of the printed image to produce square-finished images even if the printer fails to print parallel to the media edge...
G7® methodology is the newest and most sought-after process-printing calibration ever developed. In response to this growing demand, SGIA is presenting a free G7 Webinar Series for members, launching May 19, 2011. This timely five-session Webinar series will explain every aspect of the G7 process to help printers understand it—and use it to make the most out of their...
Inca Digital Printers announces the launch of the Inca Onset S40, the latest addition to its market-leading Inca Onset range of wide-format UV flatbed inkjet printers. The new Inca Onset S40 prints at up to 5,059 sq ft/hr (with automation).With the addition of the Onset S40 to the Inca Onset range, there are now 18 different Onset configurations...
Value Vinyls, a supplier of Printable Sign Media and Industrial PVC since 1984, recently improved the formulas for Ad-Flex 8 oz. and Ad-Flex 12 oz to allow the products to print exceptionally well when using UV or solvent inks at high speeds. These products have been developed so they can be printed at maximum speeds on the newest UV...
Vycom’s Celtec® family of graphic and display materials is designed with a unique combination of features that makes them ideal for digital and screen printing, signage, display advertising, exhibits, POP, and more. Available in a variety of sizes and colors including oversized sheets, Celtec is lightweight; easy to fabricate, paint, or laminate; and has excellent fastening characteristics. It also...
Ashley BrayTennis greats such as Andre Agassi and John McEnroe squared off recently for the 2011 BNP Paribas Showdown at Madison Square Garden. However spectators and home viewers alike were able to take in more than just great tennis playing, because for the first time ever at a professional U.S. tennis event, LED signage was used surrounding the court...
Lori ShridhareWhen Paul Bluestone, founder of Chicago-based Bluestone + Associates and Bluestone Design Build, thinks about designing exhibits and signage for museums, it boils down to an essential concept: the story. “It’s our philosophy that there is no subject that’s inherently boring,” says Bluestone. “The success of the storytelling lies in the passion of the storyteller.”Each project unfolds as...
Jeff WootenWhen it comes to channel letter projects, LED is a prominent item on the lighting component menu list. Whether used for retrofits or new installations, sign makers are finding red-hot opportunities with this technology.In fact, for one recent application, the end-result was absolutely en fuego!The Stonefire Grill is a unique, fast-casual establishment that currently boasts five locations across...
