Following a technology preview at FESPA 2023, and a successful beta trial in the UK, Fujifilm today announces commercial availability of the Acuity Prime Hybrid in Europe. Designed with value, performance, ease-of-use and ROI in mind, the Acuity Prime Hybrid builds upon the remarkable success of the Acuity Prime flatbed, while also introducing the enhanced flexibility of being able to easily handle a wide range of rigid and flexible materials.

Unnau-based industrial signage expert, Künkler, is strengthening its digital production capabilities with a strategic investment in the Fujifilm Acuity Prime 30 flatbed printer. The investment will enhance the company's ability to meet customer needs for high quality, personalised signs in lower quantities and with more sophisticated designs.

Reading-based large format graphics supplier VGL has installed a swissQprint Kudu, as the business continues to invest in pushing boundaries and delivering exceptional print for its customers.

UK-based frame manufacturers Ultimat Frames has invested in a Fujifilm Acuity Prime 30 printer to support the expansion of its business and broaden its product offering.

Mutoh Europe nv, a subsidiary of Mutoh Industries Co. Ltd., Japan, has announced introduction of the Mutoh XpertJet 1462UF in the EMEA market.   This 6-colour (C, M, Y, K, White, Varnish) UV LED flatbed direct-to-object printer with moving gantry has a table size of 1,420 mm (55.9”) x 700 mm (27.5”) and can print onto objects up to 150 mm (5.91”) thick.   The print table integrates a four zone vacuum bed, supporting weights up to 50 kg/m².

Birmingham-based design, print, and marketing solutions provider WisePrint Solutions has praised the impact of its new ColorJet Verve 2513 flatbed LED UV printer from Quality Print Services (QPS), revealing the machine has helped increase productivity and efficiency and allowed the company to expand its offering in the profitable events sector.

Canon’s wide format production printing technologies have again been recognised in the annual PRINTING United Alliance Pinnacle Awards, with six Pinnacle Product Awards and one Pinnacle Technology Award. The Colorado M-series was the winner in the Roll-to-Roll/Hybrid/Flatbed New Technology category, while the Arizona 135 GT, 1380 GTF, 1380 XTF, 2380 GTF and 2380 XTF made a clean sweep by winning each of their five respective UV/Latex Flatbed categories. Additionally, Canon also won the Pinnacle Technology Award for the recently launched unique Canon UVgel White Ink.

The first flatbed printer that swissQprint delivered in 2008 still operates today, just like hundreds of other machines from the Swiss manufacturer with over a decade of service behind them. Two users talk about their long-running printers.

The dedication, skill, and expertise to keep a business thriving for a century is no small feat. Albert Basse Associates Inc. (ABA) is proud of this legacy, and with plans to grow their business, turned to Durst technology to continue their success.

Milan-based product industrialisation services provider Terenzi Group has praised the impact of its new Ricoh Pro TF6251 UV flatbed printer, revealing the machine has helped enhance the production of vinyl records and strengthened its environmental credentials.

Key industry professionals are coming together at swissQprint's UK headquarters to highlight how value-added product offerings can make a real difference to large format printing.

The Lux Group has installed a new Mimaki JFX200-2513 EX UV LED flatbed printer from CMYUK. The investment will drive the company’s next phase of growth across its multiple brands that service both B2B and B2C customers. It will ensure that the company retains and propels its competitive edge even further in the wedding market and will extend its reach into new events sectors.

UK-headquartered global design and production agency B_RD recently invested in two HP Latex printers to offer more sustainable printing options to its customers around the world.

Naples-based customised gift items and small furnishings manufacturer First Class has revealed how its recent investment in a Ricoh Pro TF6250 industrial inkjet printer has allowed it to become more productive and offer a wider range of services to customers.

Graphics firm Fokina invested in an original model Acuity Ultra in February 2020 and used it to print Fujifilm’s stand graphics for a number of events including FESPA last year. At FESPA 2023, the company sealed the deal for its new machine.

Dutch adtech service provider De Resolutie / Van Zijderveld now prints rigid media at yet higher quantity and quality using a swissQprint Nyala flatbed printer – the 1000th unit of this model to be delivered and installed by its Swiss manufacturer.

swissQprint is giving customers the chance to see first-hand the productivity and versatility of its award-winning Kudu flat-bed printer, with the arrival of a demonstration machine at its UK headquarters in Bracknell.

Among the most popular media and with the greatest expressive power, wood has been confirmed as the principal material for interior decoration and more, thanks to new opportunities offered by finishing using digital printing.

Ipswich based food safety compliance equipment supplier, Klipspringer has installed a swissQprint Impala 4 to enhance printing of its personalised printed products and build its reputation as a 'one stop safety partner' for customers.

Leading signage and digital print service provider Minuteman Press Marietta (MMP) has installed an HP Latex R1000 Plus to meet shorter lead times and serve growing demand for volume signs.

Stibo Complete, one of northern Europe’s largest and longest-established graphic companies, has been announced as the world’s first customer of Vanguard’s VK3220T-HS high production LED UV digital flatbed printer with 15 printheads. The deal with Vanguard Europe in collaboration with local partner Antalis will ‘significantly increase’ sales and provide up to 70% higher output, as well as cut down on outsourcing.