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AAG AXYZ METALWORKER Router

Capable of processing nonferrous metals.

AAG (Burlington, ON, Canada) recently released the AXYZ METALWORKER Router. The new CNC machine processes nonferrous metals, including aluminum, copper, zinc, metal composite and more in low to high volume and large-sized material sheets. A rigid frame coupled to a stress-relieved gantry reduces motor vibrations and the Metalworker uses the company’s MOVE operator control interface to drive all machine tasks.

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Mimaki’s UJF-7151 Plus II

Capable of printing up to 1,800 dpi.

Direct-to-object inkjet printer incorporates eight print-heads and eight ink slots for a four-color setup, or up to eight inks including light colors, white, clear and primer. Capable of printing up to 1,800 dpi with a load capacity of 66 lbs. UV Color Gloss function enables glossy finish without need for clear ink.

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Roland DGA VersaUV LEC2 S-Series

Available in two UV flatbed sizes.

Available in two UV flatbed sizes (64-in. and 30-in. widths) and designed to maximize direct-to-object printing on flexible and rigid materials. Accommodates up to 7.87 in. of height clearance and offers support capacity of 2,373 lbs. for a range of applications, including product personalization, package prototyping, short runs, and more.

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swissQprint Flatbed Generation 4

New printheads achieving maximum resolution of 1,350 dpi.

Flatbed printer series with new printheads achieving maximum resolution of 1,350 dpi. Oryx model almost 40 percent faster than its predecessor and ultra-high precision-droplet placement significantly boosts print quality of Impala and Nyala models. Tip Switch Vacuum divides table into as many as 256 segments users can switch on or off.

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Xaar Irix Printhead

Lightweight and no cartridge replacement necessary.

Combines individually lasered nozzles and Xaar’s AcuDrp technology to provide highly accurate ink drop placement, uniform drop velocity and volume. Gives improved image quality at longer print distances and high code recognition for coding and marking applications. Lightweight and no cartridge replacement necessary.

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ProGraphics UV LED XA

Engineered for corrugated plastics and substrates.

High-adhesion UV LED display-graphics inkjet ink now available for EFI wide format flatbed and hybrid roll/flatbed printers. Engineered for corrugated plastics and substrates with adhesion challenges. Does not chip during cutting when used on standard acrylic, corrugated plastic and fluted polypropylene media.

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Sihl 3315 Creative Smooth Paper

Compatible with aqueous and latex printers.

Artistic paper produces images for museum and gallery art reproductions, fine art, signature art and more on acid-free soft matte surface with no optical brighteners. Excellent color reproduction and soft transitions on instant dry, water- and age-resistant, 100% cotton material. Compatible with aqueous and latex printers.

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Principal LED Qwik Box Slim

Features pre-installed toggle switch, pre-wired ground, and comes with plugs/grommets.

Protects power supplies in dry, damp and wet locations in a slim profile for tight spaces. UL classified and suitable for horizontal and vertical mounting. Features pre-installed toggle switch, pre-wired ground, and comes with plugs/grommets.

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Direct-to-object inkjet printer incorporates eight print-heads and eight ink slots for a four-color setup, or up to eight inks including light colors, white, clear and primer. Capable of printing up to 1,800 dpi with a load capacity of 66 lbs. UV Color Gloss function enables glossy finish without need for clear ink.

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Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leader in industrial and commercial printing and packaging solutions, is pleased to announce it has donated an AccurioPress C12000 digital color press including comprehensive finishing equipment to California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) Graphic Communication Department (GrC), one of the nation’s premier universities in graphic communications, to benefit the institution’s education programs.

The donation offers full production capabilities that include Konica Minolta’s AccurioPress C12000 high-speed toner-based digital press with inline finishing equipment for trimming, binding, stapling, and more. The press is equipped with Konica Minolta’s Intelligent Quality Optimizer IQ-501, exclusive technology that automatically and continuously measures and corrects color so the first print in a run matches the last.

Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (EFI) donated an EFI Fiery® IC-318 controller, a digital front end and workflow solution to increase productivity. The Fiery Workflow Suite software included with the donation provides students the opportunity to learn how to efficiently prepare jobs to print and automate workflows to increase print shop productivity and profitability.

“Konica Minolta is committed to helping cultivate the next generation of printing and graphic communication workers through education and hands-on training, making sure they are prepared to succeed in the industry,” said Dr. Mark Bohan, Director, Color Solutions, Konica Minolta and Member of the Cal Poly Graphic Communication Department Advisory Board. “We are extremely pleased to be able to replace Cal Poly’s older AccurioPress C1100, which we donated in 2015, with the state-of-the-art technology offered by the AccurioPress C12000. The device includes many features to help the next generation of students and educators in their understanding of the capabilities of digital printing and how to leverage it successfully in business.”

“We are thrilled to be able to maintain this partnership with Konica Minolta, which allows our students to have access to the latest and greatest production print equipment,” said Colleen Larkin Twomey, Associate Professor and Department Chair, Graphic Communication Department, Cal Poly State University. “Konica Minolta truly understands the importance of hands-on learning in this industry. At Cal Poly, our Motto is “Learn by Doing,” and this technology fits perfectly into our pedagogy. Konica Minolta and EFI’s incredibly generous donations mean that our students will graduate with hands-on knowledge and experience in the fast changing world of digital print. We could not be more excited!”

—Press Release

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Tens of thousands of U.S. workers from diverse industries participated in strikes during October amid a surge in labor activism, The Washington Post reports.

“Striketober,” as economists are calling it, saw 17,4000 U.S. workers – including 10,000 at John Deere – go on strike last month, per a Bloomberg database.

The work stoppages are being attributed to how the pandemic has caused people to re-examine their relationship with employers, especially if going to work heightened their exposure to the virus. Additionally, workers are enjoying increased leverage as a result of the nation’s competitive job market.

The October walkouts make 119 union strikes so far this year, including 15 classified as “major” strikes involving 1,000 or more individuals. That compares with nine major strikes in 2020 (when the pandemic took hold) and 30 in 2019. “But it is clear, economists say, that the 2021 strike movement is historic in both its size and the way it spans across industries,” the article notes.

Read more at The Washington Post.

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Gelberg Signs (Washington) has been named the 2021 Business of the Year by the DC Chamber of Commerce.

In a release, the Chamber said the signshop received the award for its commitment to the community for the past 80-plus years. Also, the shop supported essential businesses during the pandemic by providing free signage to indicate they were remaining open.

The Chamber will honor Gelberg Signs during its annual 2021 Chamber’s Choice Awards & Gala on Friday, Nov. 19, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel.

Additionally, the company was recently profiled by CBS News, which explained how it’s hiring more women for leadership roles.

Gelberg Signs’ work can be seen throughout the national’s capital city and in many of its major landmarks, including Ben’s Chili Bowl, the Verizon Center, the Nationals Ballpark, and both the Dulles and BWI airports.

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Daktronics (Brookings, SD) is rolling out its PPX-1001 pitch perimeter product line, a modular solution designed to display linear advertising and information.

Self-supporting and portable, the PPX-1001 product line consists of panels featuring two self-contained, fold-down support legs. These panels are capable of up to 20 degrees of rear tilt to better target spectators or show better for camera positions.

“This product has been engineered to deliver flicker-free on-camera image reproduction and prevents image tearing and motion artifacts, especially when showing fast-paced motion content,” Jon Settingsgard, Daktronics product manager, said in a release.

The new display line is designed to reduce injury risk for players during accidental impact. It does not require tools for system setup for component replacement.

For more information, visit daktronics.com.

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The Dallas World Aquarium (DWA), comprising two city blocks in the heart of downtown Dallas, is an interactive jungle and aquarium that welcomes thousands of families, students, and researchers to its facility each year. DWA recently completed construction on its newest exhibit, the Cloud Forest Trek. The third-floor rainforest attraction is a multi-sensory experience featuring a guest-favorite three-toed sloth from Costa Rica, and the Southern Pudu, the world’s smallest species of deer. The exhibit also highlights numerous threatened frog species from the Andean cloud forests in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

The zoo collaborated with SNA Displays to create a wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling LED video screen that simulates a real-time rainforest experience, transitioning from day to night. SNA Displays manufactured the large format videowall, which features curated, high-resolution footage of the South America rainforest where the Aquarium has on-going conservation efforts.

“I wanted our guests to get lost in the rainforest,” said Daryl Richardson, the Aquarium’s founder. “The videowall brings to life the exotic beauty of the rainforest and, paired with the natural elements in the Cloud Forest Trek, creates a truly panoramic experience.”

The cutting-edge technology, which stands nearly 25 feet high and 52 feet wide, comes from SNA Displays’ BOLD Interior series of LED display products. Featuring a pixel pitch of 4.0 millimeters, the video display has a resolution of 1,890-by-3,960 pixels and is comprised of just under 7.5 million total pixels.

“I can honestly say this is the first time I’ve been involved in integrating our display technology within jungle foliage,” said Nicole Rotyliano, project manager for SNA Displays. “This LED technology blends seamlessly with the rainforest environment and really provides visitors with an immersive visual experience.

“With the ability to show realistic scenic backdrops for the animal habitats, the depth of field provided to visitors is absolutely stunning.”

The Dallas World Aquarium is located in the West End Historic District of downtown Dallas at 1801 North Griffin Street. Originally converted from a warehouse in 1992, the Aquarium has continued to expand its operations to nearby buildings, creating space to exhibit more diverse wildlife and fauna. Since 1992, The DWA has welcomed guests from around the globe to share in its commitment to increasing biodiversity, protecting endangered species, and preserving natural habitats. DWA actively supports conversation efforts in five countries, across two continents, and has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 1997.

Audio-visual integration and installation assistance was provided by Ford AV, a leading commercial integrator of AV technologies.

For photos and more information, visit SNA Displays’ portfolio page for The Dallas World Aquarium.

—Press Release

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Epson America, Inc., has announced the addition of ADI Global Distribution and their Herman Pro AV business as new distributors focusesd on selling Epson’s 3LCD PowerLite® projectors, designed to provide optimal viewability and deliver space-changing content.

The collaboration will help amplify the reach of Epson’s PowerLite projector lineup, expanding availability to professional, value-added resellers and offering a wider range of projection solutions to meet more customer needs.

“ADI and Herman Pro AV come stacked with a unique dealer base, exceptional customer service and highly trained sales reps and engineers, making them an ideal partner for Epson,” said Tom Kettell, director, Commercial Channel Sales, Epson America, Inc. “Their expertise and knowledge of the projector market will allow more customers to access Epson’s leading PowerLite technology, which brings bright, flexible display solutions to businesses of all sizes.”

Leveraging proprietary 3-chip, 3LCD technology, Epson’s award-winning PowerLite projectors inspire imagination and empower laser-focused learning with eye-catching effects and displays.

Designed to meet virtually any display needs, the Epson PowerLite lineup ranges from powerful laser solutions for signage, entertainment, and education to lamp-based budget-friendly classroom and meeting room projectors.

Combining high-quality visuals with flexible display capabilities, creative tools and intuitive software options, Epson PowerLite projectors enhance student engagement and optimize existing spaces, without the worry of size and location constraints.

“Epson’s vast projector line is a valuable addition to our product offering,” said Cynthia Menna, vice president and general manager, Herman Pro AV. “Recognized as a market leader in the professional AV space, Epson has a solid reputation for developing innovative, flexible and reliable display solutions and we’re excited to bring their products to our customers to help round out their AV ecosystems.”

—Press Release

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Roland DGA just completed its “A-to-Z of Printing” blog series—a comprehensive collection of twenty-six informative and inspirational blog posts, each covering a subject that starts with a corresponding letter of the alphabet.

The A-to-Z Series includes blogs focusing on talented Roland DG end users, the capabilities of their devices, a wide range of creative projects, and other topics of interest to sign and graphics professionals.

Developed and written by Roland DGA Senior Copywriter and Content Producer Ben Fellowes, these blogs include a wealth of useful tips, colorful images showing different types of output, and new application ideas for print professionals.

The series kicked off with the first entry (“A is for Apparel”) and concluded with the final blog – (“Z is for Zipper Bags, Makeup Bags, and Gift Bags”).

—Press Release

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Rayjet Laser, a division of Trotec Laser, is pleased to announce the addition of the R400 laser cutting and engraving machine to its R Series product line.

Now also available for online purchase, the R400 features an ergonomic working area, sophisticated and intuitive workflow software, and the industry’s highest safety standards—providing the industry with a reliable, user-friendly, cost-effective, and locally supported solution for cutting and engraving a broad range of materials.

Designed to comply with stringent production standards and European manufacturing and design principles, the R400 joins the R500 as the only laser safety Class 2 systems in their price range—meaning that R Series lasers meet U.S. manufacturing safety requirements for use in public spaces and do not require operators to wear protective gear such as safety goggles.

R Series lasers, which are also CE certified, include safety features such as a double interlock system and a safety kill-switch.

The R400 system features an open, ergonomic design with a 40.5-by-24.8-inch bed size that fits most standard material sheet sizes and up to 100 Watts DC of laser power, allowing you to easily and efficiently cut and engrave a wide range of materials such as plastics, paper, textiles, acrylics, wood, and many more materials.

The included Rayjet Manager workflow software provides easy, step-by-step instructions with logical and intuitive functions, allowing you to make a fast transition from job layout to final product.

To accommodate the different needs and preferences of a diverse customer base, R Series lasers are now also available for online purchase though the company’s new Engraver’s Network website.

“With R Series lasers, you really get the best of both worlds,” says Warren Knipple, president at Trotec Laser. “They are simple to use, yet you can produce highly sophisticated and precise designs. They are cost-effective but still meet the most stringent standards for safety, design and manufacturing.

“And to make things even easier, you can choose to buy them online, or you can consult a local representative to assist you with your purchase.”

—Press Release

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