January 2010

  • Published On: January 1, 2010

    Made of low-density polyethylene (LDPE), EarthSmart Eclipse from Drytac is a recyclable blockout banner material for UV flatbed printers and the Drytac line of print media. Certified by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) to biodegrade in most landfills, the material can be recycled as a commercial plastic to produce products like landscape [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 2010

    By Tim Greene In one of our recent surveys, commercial interior wall coverings was identified as one of the strongest growing applications for wide format digital printing. While the concept is not particularly new, we’re seeing new products from some of the originators of the wall covering substrate segment that are energizing the market due [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 2010

    By Abbie Yarger The project. A tour promoting Gatorade Tiger, a beverage endorsed by Tiger Woods, required a large, lightweight structure that would create a memorable experience for guests and build strong brand identity. The structure had to be easily transported. The companies. GMR Marketing, New Berlin, Wis., chose Pacific Domes, Ashland, Ore., to create [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 2010

    By Kelly Morris Twenty-five years ago, before the age of digital graphics, and more than a decade after the Apollo 11 mission landed the first man on the moon, a flourishing small business was just getting its creative inspiration. The first high-resolution photographs of Earth taken from outside the atmosphere landed in the lap of [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 2010

    The EZ Fabric Wall System is the first modular wall system designed specifically for fabric graphics. The system offers the benefits of light-weight fabric structures and the versatility of modular walls. Available in varying widths and heights, the walls are designed for use with Moss’ Photo Fabric graphics, which range from individual wall-to-wall panels to [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 2010

    Winner of the DPI 2009 Product of the Year award in the Digital Ink category, Metallic Silver ECO-SOL MAX ink from Roland creates vibrant silver graphics and text. Formulated specifically for use with Roland’s 54-inch SOLJET PRO III XC-540MT 54-inch inkjet printer/cutter, the eco-solvent ink can be combined with CMYK to generate a spectrum of [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 2010

    The mountable Evolution precision cutter from Foster Keencut requires no additional floor space and is easy to use. Bar clamps keep materials secure, while adjustable levelers create accurate, straight cuts within .008 inches over the length of the material. The cutter features a fabric cutting wheel, and is available in five sizes ranging from 44 [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 2010

    Three new heat transfer papers present new options for printing on fabrics and other substrates. IMAGE CLIP Laser Dark heat transfer papers, designed for use on dark- or bright-colored polyester, cotton and 50-50 blends, transfer full color images with oil or oil-less copiers and color laser printers. IMAGE CLIP Koncert T’s transfer papers are self-weeding, [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 2010

    The HeatWave DFP-64 direct-to-fabric digital printer from Splash of Color has an on-board sublimation unit to maintain the natural properties of printed materials and ensure high-quality images. With Roland’s Intelligent Pass Control technology and four piezo print heads, the printer offers speeds up to 230 square feet per hour. A temperature-controlled calendar system with infrared [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 2010

    Designed with efficiency in mind, the ValueJet 1608HA hybrid printer from Mutoh features advanced print modes, including a 1440 by 1440 dpi resolution at speeds up to 120 square feet per hour. The printer cabinet offers improved air flow and circulation, eliminating the need for a compressor. The printer can be used on rigid substrates [...]