The deal, which will see Kyocera take over 100% ownership of Nixka, is effective from 1 April. Xerox acquired Aubagne, France-based Impika in 2013 and it became the manufacturer’s global inkjet innovation centre shortly afterwards. However, at the end of 2019 Xerox shut the facility down and focused inkjet development in the US. Subsequently, in…
New partnership for KM UK and Solimar
The fresh partnership is between Konica Business Solutions (UK) and the US-headquartered workflow specialist. Solimar and Konica Minolta have worked together in the US since 2015, “delivering robust, industrial workflow solutions”. Jamie Walsh, Solimar Systems sales manager for EMEA and APAC, said: “We will replicate this partnership in the UK, combining Solimar workflow solutions for…
Antalis readies new Creative Power range
The merchanting group bought the portfolio of Arjowiggins brands four months ago. Ahead of the new papers, from new makers, becoming available in Q2 Antalis has renamed the Antalis Creative Power offering as ‘Creative Power by Antalis’. The merchant has declined to name its new manufacturing partners, but described them as “market leading”. The Olin…
Epson adds new models to SureColor SC-T range
In addition to upgrading the 44-inch (1.12m) SC-T7700D model, Epson has also introduced 24-inch (0.61m) and 36-inch (0.91m) models, all based on a compact and fully integrated design, as well as offering features unique to the market, such as high security and an enhanced colour gamut. Designed to meet the technical drawing needs of the…
Fujifilm’s Prime L flatbed now shipping
The Prime L was one of the new Fujifilm products unveiled at Fespa in Berlin last May, where Fujifilm also showcased its ‘Blueprint’ product development concept focused on price/performance and ROI, versatility and value, and ease of use. The device filled a gap in Fujifilm’s revamped wide-format product portfolio, and joins the existing 2.5m x…
Ultraflex adds Agfa wide-format machines to stocklist
The Agfa machines will be the first print engines sold by Ultraflex under its own name, as the digital print media supplier looks to build further long-term relationships with its customers. Previously selling engines on “an ad-hoc basis” under the Mayday Graphic Products brand, which it acquired in 2020, the firm has now decided to…
Hunkeler Innovationdays exhibitors outline plans for next week
Usually held every two years in Lucerne, a city in central Switzerland, under the motto ‘Next Level Automation’ this year’s show will bring together the biggest names in continuous-feed inkjet printing, high-speed finishing, and many others whose products contribute to an automated workflow. Some manufacturers have chosen to use the show for product launches or…
HP rolls out PageWide Advantage enhancements
The machine, which was launched around six months ago, now prints in quality mode at full 152m/min speed, HP said, providing its customers with additional capacity to deliver high-value jobs and produce “exceptional output” in less time. “We are excited to show the HP PageWide Advantage 2200 for the first time in Europe. HP continues…
Tech expert proposes novel inkjet drying solution
Dr Peter Brown is director of industrial at Cambridgeshire-based product development and innovation consultancy 42 Technology. The Cambridge area is a hotspot for UK inkjet developments and Brown has spent much of his career working on new products and processes involving inkjet, digital deposition and precision coating. He said that the take-up of water-based inkjet…
Canon launches ProStream 3000 high-speed inkjets
Unveiled by the company today (27 February), the first day of the four-day specialist trade show in Lucerne, Switzerland where the series is receiving its global debut, the ProStream 3000 is built on the established ProStream technology platform. The manufacturer said the series delivers consistent offset print quality and brings a wider selection of substrates,…