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NOV-DEC ‘16 SIGN & P.O.P 1 CONTENTS 8 32 26 & Creative Lab Shanghai creates steamy campaign for Alibaba Kellogg’s showcases the strength of a woman through a tweet-to- screen campaign 3D Lens Technology – Adds A New Dimension to Printed Signage COVER STORY TECHNOLOGY CASE STUDY 10 Innovations in Printheads: Heralding the Future of Wide-Format Graphics Solutions 26 32 3D Lens Technology – Adds A New Dimension to Printed Signage Kellogg’s showcases the strength of a woman through a tweet-to- screen campaign FEATURE 20 New wide-format printers make their way into the Indian market PRODUCT FEATURE 22 2 Multifunctional LED Poster - Slim, Smart & Simple SIGN & P.O.P NOV-DEC ‘16 INTERVIEW 24 30 Puneet Chadha, Director- Market Development, Graphic Solutions Business, HP, Asia Pacific & Japan Kirti Vijay Sharma CEO, UV Printers Mohan KT, UV Printers REGULARS 8 Innovative Concepts 34 Installations 36 Event Calendar 38 Newswire 48 Resource Guide NOV-DEC ‘16 SIGN & P.O.P 3 Vol 12 Issue 6, Nov-Dec, 2016 Publisher Baljeet S. Juneja The time is right for some technology bites now as quite a few players in our industry have jumped on to the bandwagon and unlocked future opportunities in graphics production and beyond. Continuous advancement in printhead technology has greatly improved print speed, quality, the ability to produce unique effects and many more. This issue talks about what the inkjet head manufacturers are working on to further enhance the compatibility quotient. Meanwhile, a lot of manufacturers and suppliers of wide-format printers have come up with their latest machines meant for Indian signage needs, boasted of new features and advanced capabilities to help PSPs serve their customers better. The issue also features detailing as to how and why the 3D Lens Technology is expected to catapult printed signage. With two one-to-one interactions, the issue brings forth two different angles of a manufacturer and distributor and their respective strategies. Besides, the issue also carries a dynamic digital campaign from Kellogg’s UK, which is aligned more towards today’s dietary requirements of women and hence, the new message is focused specially on the inner strength of women and their specific needs to get them through their hectic day. Editor Himani Gulati Associate Editor Syed Md. Ehteshamul Hasan Assistant Editor Lily Shanker Marketing Head Gaurav Juneja (9810301644) Sales Gaurav Chawla (9999089867) Atanu Jana (9999420794) Customer Relations Mrs Singh Design & Print Production Ravi Pandey Design Studio Access Solutions (9810116910) Sign & P.O.P World is a bimonthly magazine, published by Baljeet S. Juneja on behalf of Media 2000, 9 LGF, Sant Nagar, East of Kailash, New Delhi - 110065 The opinions expressed by authors and contributors to Sign & P.O.P World are not necessarily those of the editor or publisher. All trademarks & tradenames mentioned in this magazine belong to their respective owners. Apart from an interesting mix of campaigns, innovations and interactions, this issue also brings forth what’s trending in signage and advertising of late. Sign & P.O.P World may not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior permission of the publisher. The claims and statements made in the advertisements in Sign & P.O.P World are those of the advertisers and are in no way endorsed or verified by Sign & P.O.P World. Please share your valuable feedback on what topics you would really like us to cover in our future issues. The publisher has made every effort to assure the accuracy of information contained in this publication, but cannot assume liability for the errors. The editor can be reached at himani@ mexexhibits.com Copyright © 2015 ………. All rights reserved throughout the world. Reproduction in any manner prohibited. Media 2000 does not take responsibility for returning unsolicited material. Subscription, Sales & Enquiries VISIT: www.signandpop.com EMAIL: [email protected] CALL: +91-11-46464848 TELEFAX: +91-11-41071644 POST: 9 LGF, Sant Nagar, East of Kailash, New Delhi-110065 Sign & P.O.P World is published by Baljeet S. Juneja on behalf of Media 2000 4 SIGN & P.O.P NOV-DEC ‘16 NOV-DEC ‘16 SIGN & P.O.P 5 6 SIGN & P.O.P NOV-DEC ‘16 NOV-DEC ‘16 SIGN & P.O.P 7 London Tube station takes on a feline nature & Creative Lab Shanghai creates steamy campaign for Alibaba INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS The Citizens Advertising Takeover Service (CATS), created by a group called Glimpse, replaced every last trace of advertising space at Clapham Common station with images of cats. The crowd-funded campaign featured cats from Cats Protection, the U.K.’s largest feline welfare charity. Glimpse says it was motivated to help homeless cats but also because “it’s exhausting being asked to buy stuff all the time” from pervasive ads in most mass-transit systems. Reebok transforms bus stops into mini gyms Reebok made an incredible outdoor campaign in Colombia by transforming 6 bus shelters in Bogotá and Cali into outdoor gyms. With the claim “The Gym is Everywhere” the campaign is creative and gorgeous. The bus shelters were equipped with bars, steps and even a personal trainer to instruct waiting passengers on what to do. Those who did participate were given the option to have a picture taken that would then be shared on social media to promote the campaign and their accomplishment. & Creative Lab created an integrated campaign for Alibaba “520 Auction Day”, including an interactive HTML 5 game. In this, the person can scan their face and get a lip print after which they can either send a love letter with the lip print, or upload a portrait and get a new portrait made with thousands of lip prints, and sign on it. & Creative Lab also executed a unique outdoor interactive event in Shanghai International Fashion Center where people could make a lip print portrait of their own and send the art work to a huge LED screen (sized 6m*8m) by scanning the QR code on it. Coca-Cola lets people make GIFs at bus stops in Singapore Coca-Cola partnered with Clear Channel for its global ‘Taste the Feeling’ campaign in Singapore that used image and colour recognition to create GIFs. The bus shelter ads asked passers by to show it something red in order to unlock a personalised photo experience. A series of Coke filters were then chosen and multiple poses captured to create a GIF. A QR code voucher was then generated, allowing people to get a drink. 8 SIGN & P.O.P NOV-DEC ‘16 Parle Agro’s Frooti is splashed across 160 cities by Posterscope India Ganesh installation made of Good Day biscuits Posterscope India rolled out a massive OOH campaign for Frooti across 160 cities, including top eight metros. In an attempt to create impact, multiple creatives were used resulting in an interesting media mix. The media formats used were billboards, bus shelters, mall media, gantries, unipoles, bus wraps, utilities, pillars, mobile vans and so on. Manyavar’s current campaign – Peheno apni pehchan, has Virat Kohli, who has been signed as the brand ambassador, urging people to celebrate Diwali the traditional way with Manyavar – the ethnic wear brand. The new campaign which has been planned and executed by Kinetic India consists of different creatives showcasing the new colors & latest designs created exclusively for the festive season. The campaign was promoted in Delhi exclusively on JCDecaux Media targeting the youth and fashion conscious men. INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS Virat Kohli dresses to impress with Manyavar HyperCITY hosted Lord Ganesha in an all new avatar in their 16 stores in India across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Hyderabad and Karnataka. As part of the Chaturthi celebrations, HyperCITY created 5-feet-high Ganapati idols made from Good Day biscuits in both butter cashew & chocochip variants. Additionally, aartis, bhajans, and modaks added to the festive ambiance at the stores. Jewellery brand urges customers to celebrate ‘Tanishqwali’ Diwali Tanishq unveiled Shubham, its Diwali collection, by launching a high-decibel integrated campaign with heavy emphasis on print and outdoor; this included over 300 hoardings in 25 cities. The brand decided to celebrate the concept of ‘shubh shuruat,’ or auspicious beginning, by taking design inspiration from India’s temples. Looking resplendent in the jewellery was actress Deepika Padukone, who graced the ads and made them look stunning. NOV-DEC ‘16 SIGN & P.O.P 9 Innovations in Printheads: COVER STORY Heralding the Future of Wide-Format Graphics Solutions The printhead manufacturers are busy defining future printing technology by addressing a number of concerns such as print quality, productivity, reliability, and ease of integration T echnology advancements are all round irrespective of industries or domain. No wonder printheads for graphics applications have also jumped on to the bandwagon, in turn, unlocking new opportunities in graphics production and beyond. Piezoelectric drop-on-demand inkjet printheads are one of the most important components to wide-format and other inkjetbased imaging devices, and the on-going developments in inkjet head design and manufacture have greatly improved print speed, quality, the ability to produce unique effects and many more. The world of inkjet can be split into 10 SIGN & P.O.P NOV-DEC ‘16 Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) and Drop-onDemand (DOD). CIJ, being primarily associated with date-coding food products like operation, is not of our concern. Going forward, the DOD arena breaks into Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) and Piezoelectric Inkjet (PIJ). TIJ is widely used in the graphic arts market — notably by HP and Canon, while manufacturers and users of PIJ printheads are in abundance. PIJ heads work by applying voltage pulses to a piezoelectric material, which deforms in response and so ejects ink droplets from a chamber via a carefully engineered nozzle. Each printhead has hundreds or thousands of such chambers and nozzles. For unfolding the latest, Sign & POP World contacted leading printhead manufacturers from across the globe. Since the time constraint couldn’t allow us wait for all the responses, we restricted ourselves with what we received from the three majors – Fujifilm Dimatix, Epson and Konica Minolta. These giants shared their inputs on various aspects including what new they have added in their respective kitties recently in the name of advanced technology and how these advancements are going to change the market dynamics in time to come. While silicon MEMS (Micro-ElectroMechanical Systems) technology emerged “WE HAVE SUCCESSFULLY TESTED OVER 200 DIFFERENT TYPES & VARIETIES OF MEDIA LIKE FLEX, PAPER, FILM, CANVAS, BACKLIT, TEXTILE, AND MANY MORE.” “AT KM, MATCHING WITH THE INK IS MORE IMPORTANT ISSUE THAN THAT OF THE PHYSICAL INTEGRATION BETWEEN MEDIA AND HEAD.” Timothy N. Rosario, Senior Program Manager, Fujifilm Dimatix Inc. Vasudevan L K, DGM - Prographic Products, Sales & Marketing, Epson Inc. Toshio Tsuzuku, Senior Manager, Sales Division, Konica Minolta Inc. as the common attribute in the repertoire presented by the technology giants, the other factors like ‘greyscale’ or variable drop sizes, recirculating ink paths, compatibility of printheads with different types of media and inks, and high-speed operations have also got mentions from all the players owing to some improvement or the other. that the company is focusing on its industrial Silicon MEMS (SiMEMS) as a core technology for the products of the future. Precision Core TFP that features outstanding speed & output quality, and Precision Core Micro TFP. “All these fast-speed printheads offer professional quality prints and use less power thus bring economical printing solutions. Our entire signage products are using Precision Core Thin Film Piezo (TFP) printhead technology, wherein the TFP print chips facilitate maximum output of ink with an increased density of print,” avers Vasudevan L K, Deputy General Manager - Prographic Products, Sales & Marketing, Epson Inc. Latest Developments Fujifilm Dimatix Inc. boasts of its bunch of pretty advanced printheads comprising Q-Class, Starfire, Samba, and other legacy products catering to any of the markets adopting digital printing. “Our products are designed to accurately disperse a wide range of fluid types in micro-amounts for demanding imaging and fabricating applications. We are constantly testing new fluids to continue to improve the breadth of our understanding and capabilities,” asserts Timothy N. Rosario, Senior Program Manager at Fujifilm Dimatix Inc. Rosario adds According to him, SiMEMS allows for precisely high density features resulting in a high DPI and small & fast drop size. Fujifilm Dimatix also has a patented sputtered PZT, which is at the core of Samba printheads providing the engine for its high productivity. “Together, these result in a very high productivity and superb image quality, which are exemplified by the Fujifilm Jetpress 720S. We will continue the development in the sPZT and SiMEMS areas into its products to serve all the markets whether high-speed single pass or highly productive scanning systems,” he shares. Another technology major, Epson Inc. does have a wide range of next generation printheads that includes MicroPiezo AMC – known for its accurate & consistent dot placement for maximum resolution, According to him, the major benefit of Epson’s new Precision Core printhead technology is its print chip core. “It is no longer just a printhead with a giant array, but a little itty-bitty chip core with the ability to produce sharp, clear and accurate dots. This technology has also enabled Epson to utilize more advanced forms of chemistry to create that piezo crystal, and the result is an extremely durable printhead. This new head has exceptional ink flexibility to print virtually with any ink – be it normal water-based pigment, hard solvent or mild solvent. Above all this is its scalability,” avers Vasudevan adding that Epson makes a single little chip that can be put together to build any array as per the need, in any colour space, for any application. “This is completely new technology.” Vasudevan further elucidates that with the flexibility to deliver high-speed solutions for commercial, industrial and office printing, Precision Core enables superior output quality & durability on the widest range of media. “All our printheads are manufactured using Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) for high-accuracy ink channels, enabling precise, high-speed ink ejection for precise & high-quality prints,” he underscores adding that the printheads from Epson are designed specifically for meeting requirements at highdemands of production environment and feature two one inch-wide printheads with NOV-DEC ‘16 SIGN & P.O.P 11 COVER STORY “WE ARE FOCUSING ON OUR INDUSTRIAL SILICON MEMS (SIMEMS) AS A CORE TECHNOLOGY FOR THE PRODUCTS OF THE FUTURE.” 1440 nozzles per colour for efficient, precise and repeatable performance with best-inclass image quality. COVER STORY Q Class Nova/Galaxy KM Konica Minolta (KM) goes deep in to the specifications when it comes to referring its solutions for pretty diversified Indian market. “We offer state-of-the-art printheads to our Indian customers i.e. printer manufacturers, depending upon the suitability to the respective applications keeping in view the variability of diverse requirements. For instance, KM512, KM512i, and KM1024 series are widely used on solvent printers for signage market because of their compact and economic features. Similarly, KM1024i and KM1800i are meant for barcode, label and high-resolution UV printing with high speed; while water-based heads KM512iMAB-C and KM1024iSAE-C/MAE-C are used specifically in textile printers,” explains Toshio Tsuzuku, Senior Manager, Sales Division–Component Business Group, Inkjet Business Unit, Konica Minolta Inc. For KM’s 1024 and 1024i series, each model has 1024 nozzles, but the older 1024 series uses two rows of 180dpi actuators operating in ‘shared wall’ or ‘three-cycle’ mode, whereas the newer 1024i series uses four rows of 90dpi actuators to achieve the same nozzle density but with significantly higher frequencies of operation. Remarkably, all the heads have an identical (and narrow) footprint: 106/18 mm. Each of the two families comes in small, medium and large-drop versions, and the similarity of mechanical mounting, electrical connection and ink connection provides greater flexibility for customers. According to Tsuzuku, the strength of KM printhead is the base material technology, and the mechanical design that emphasises the ease and simplicity of printhead use and its handling. “Of course, KM printheads incorporate cutting-edge technologies and innovations, but for us the most important part to make printheads is the verification of effects. All thanks to our R&D team that meticulously keeps integrating the day-today improvement in the printhead design to lead the innovation,” he elaborates adding that at KM, the core technology of printhead is the comprehensive capabilities of the base material technology, the mechanical design technology, and the processing technology. Tsuzuku insists that signage printing is the most widely-used application of KM printheads. The long-usage history of catering to the needs of signage printing fraternity with our printheads has already proved the worth, following which, KM is now getting into the next stage of improvements in the precision and productivity. The change in technology is further adding to the print quality as well as improving productivity. “For instance, our printhead using independent driving method can achieve triple productivity comparing to three-cycle-driving method – standard printhead technology, used widely by leading manufacturers such as Xaar. Also, because of the improvement on the inside 12 SIGN & P.O.P NOV-DEC ‘16 NOV-DEC ‘16 SIGN & P.O.P 13 technology, recirculation, greyscale/binary, ink connections, frame configurations, and the like. Adding to it is the absence of any wear out mechanisms such that when properly designed into a system and maintained as per instructions, they would have a very long life. In some cases, like the Galaxy and Starfire, the products are repairable such that if an event occurs that does cause damage the heads can be removed from the system, repaired, and put back into service,” elaborates Rosario. Rosario mentions that several factors affect drop placement and the impact can be seen in the final output if necessary measures are not taken. FUJIFILM has developed its VersaDrop technology that allows its printheads to be tuned to many inks with an open architecture. “VersaDrop is actually our greyscale technology where we can have very small drops for high resolution and closer viewing; large drops for long distance viewing or the greyscale, variable drops to achieve text or flesh-tones,” he says. COVER STORY In addition, nozzle plates, which can experience unwanted scratches, dust accumulation, and cured ink building up around nozzles can all be causes of misplaced drops. Keeping all this in mind, Fujifilm maintains very strict tolerances on their nozzle plate manufacturing for not only maintaining very straight nozzles to start with but also their coatings and other processes to prevent some of the issues listed above. Epson too claims that the flexibility to use a wide variety of media is its key strength. “We have successfully tested more than 200 different types & varieties of media used in the signage industry like flex banner, paper, film, one-way vision, wall coverings, canvas, backlit, vehicle wraps, textile and many more. This has gained the mind share of the Epson products among the signage converters,” shares Vasudevan adding that the company offers standard warranty that covers the printheads. Also, there is the Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) for the convenience of the customers. Beside printheads, Epson also develops its own inks based on the feedback from the market to cater to the varying industry requirements. Compatibility with Inks flow of the printhead, and integration of the laser processing technology on the nozzles with increased accuracy, our printheads today are developed to disperse small drop size (6pl or even 3.5pl), which is suitable not only for industrial application but also for signage printing,” reinstates Tsuzuku. It’s aptly clear that when it comes to print quality, there are factors like drop velocity, drop volume, jet straightness and jet-to-jet uniformity, which are of greater importance. Industry experts advise that a printhead with a high jetting velocity allows for high stand-off distance. Therefore, depending upon the application, for a flatbed moving heads over a large area, a higher stand-off is going to limit the amount of head strikes. It 14 SIGN & P.O.P NOV-DEC ‘16 is also important to get uniform drop volume out of every jet as any inconsistency in the drop sizes or the wide tolerance may lead to deteriorating imaging in the final output. Further, the jet straightness is also very critical to avoid fuzzy images. Jet-to-jet uniformity means all these components are consistent. Ease of Integration Amidst all this, the market wants a printhead that can facilitate easier and faster integration as well as compatibility – be it for media or inks. “Fujifilm Dimatix has several product families in which different printhead types are interchangeable. For example, the Q-class products come in over 100 varieties that allow for native drop size, nozzle plate Going forward, not only the differentiated media but also the market is brimming up for printers that do not require changing of inks for different applications. Following which, many manufacturers have started working on this front to develop printheads that can offer greater compatibility with a wide range of inks that are currently available in the market. “Many of our heads are rated for the major ink types AQ, Solvent, UV. However, in some cases, like ceramic, we specify a different material set to be compatible with oil-based fluids. Back to our wide range of options though, we have variants that allow us to match the head to the ink type needed if a ‘universal’ material set isn’t available. Using NOV-DEC ‘16 SIGN & P.O.P 15 COVER STORY proper flush and change over procedures allow the heads to be used with different inks even in the same system. One area that distinguishes Dimatix printheads is our RediJet technology. Speed between switchovers is the key here, and RediJet recirculation means heads will be primed and ready to print quickly,” asserts Rosario. When it comes to compatibility, Epson offers different types of inks for different printhead technology to give the best results which the customers nowadays look for. For example, Micro Piezo AMC printhead along with Ultrachrome HD pigment ink is the best suited for professional photography print application. 16 SIGN & P.O.P NOV-DEC ‘16 According to Tsuzuku, since the inkjet printing technology is a noncontact printing, matching with the ink is more important issue than that of the physical integration between media and inkjet head. “Especially, the printhead is required to be widely compatible with the ink parameters. KM printhead has the compatibility with both low viscosity water-based ink as well as high viscosity UV ink,” he says adding that for all this to happen in proper coordination, KM has a professional team that works closely with the ink manufacturers from across the world to help our customers (printer manufacturers) in verifying the compatibility of the ink they want to use. KM does posses an ink development team, but it doesn’t offer inks to its printhead customers. “Instead, we design our printhead for wide ink compatibility, and help our customers to test the ink they want to use.” Tsuzuku further elaborates, “The compatibility is affected by various ink parameters, mainly the viscosity, the surface tension, the particle size, and the fluidproof. KM has line-up of the printheads with the internal heater that heats up the high viscosity ink to lower its viscosity so as to make the same compatible for a different usage. When using big particle size ink, big printhead nozzle is needed to prevent ink clog. Moreover, if the ink uses strong solvent, the inside material of the printhead may be damaged. KM printheads use the high fluid-proof material to prevent this kind of damage.” Conclusion: Interestingly, printheads have been present in digital printing, coding and marking for years, before wide-format graphics camein to define new lines of opportunities, around a decade ago. It is further expanding encompassing huge potential as the number & type of substrate is continuously on the surge; urging the technology giants to come up with solution that can efficiently address most of the issues. These apart, the stakeholders may look forward to develop printheads for next generation printers, with further enhanced accuracy, improved print quality and increased speed to combat the comparatively faster-rolling future challenges. Meanwhile, commercial printing applications are growing, along with it 3D prototyping, functional applications, deposition applications in printed electronics, and bio-science applications, where printheads are used as a micro-pump or a precision dispensing tool in jetting fluids other than ink. NOV-DEC ‘16 SIGN & P.O.P 17 COVER STORY Printhead Design & Cleaning Mechanisms There are two main design philosophies in inkjet head design: fixed-head and disposable head each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Fixed Head: Disposable Head The fixed-head philosophy provides an inbuilt print-head (often referred to as a gaiterhead) that is designed to last for the life of the printer. The idea is that because the head need not be replaced every time the ink runs out, consumable costs can be made lower and the head itself can be more precise than a cheap disposable one, typically requiring no calibration. On the other hand, if a fixed head is damaged, obtaining a replacement head can become expensive, if removing and replacing the head is even possible. If the printer’s head cannot be removed, the printer itself will then need to be replaced. The disposable head philosophy uses a printhead which is supplied as a part of a replaceable ink cartridge. Every time a cartridge is exhausted, the entire cartridge along with printhead is replaced with a new one. This adds to the cost of consumables and makes it more difficult to manufacture a high-precision head at a reasonable cost, but also means that a damaged or clogged print head is only a minor problem: the user can simply buy a new cartridge. HP has traditionally favoured the disposable print head, as did Canon in its early models. This type of construction can also be seen as an effort by printer manufacturers to stem third party ink cartridge assembly replacements, as these would-be suppliers don’t have the ability to manufacture specialized print heads. Fixed head designs are available in consumer products, but are more likely to be found on industrial high-end printers and large format plotters. In the consumer space, fixed-head printers are manufactured primarily by Epson and Canon. HP also offers a few fixedhead models, such as the HP OfficeJet Pro X576dw. Industrial fixed-head print heads are manufactured by companies including Kodak Versamark, Trident, Xaar, Spectra (Dimatix), Hitachi / Ricoh, HP Scitex, Brother, Konica Minolta, Seiko Epson, and ToshibaTec (a licensee of Xaar). 18 SIGN & P.O.P NOV-DEC ‘16 However, an intermediate method does exist. A disposable ink tank connected to a disposable head, which is replaced infrequently (perhaps every tenth ink tank or so). Most high-volume Hewlett-Packard inkjet printers use this setup, with the disposable print heads used on lower volume models. A similar approach is used by Kodak, where the printhead intended for permanent use is nevertheless inexpensive and can be replaced by the user. Canon now uses (in most models) replaceable print heads which are designed to last the life of the printer, but can be replaced by the user should they become clogged. Head Cleaning is a Must The primary cause of inkjet printing problems is ink drying on the printhead’s nozzles, causing the pigments and dyes to dry out and form a solid block of hardened mass that plugs the microscopic ink passageways. Most printers attempt to prevent this drying from occurring by covering the printhead nozzles with a rubber cap when the printer is not in use. However, abrupt power losses, or unplugging the printer before it has capped the printhead, can cause the printhead to be left in an uncapped state. Even when the head is capped, this seal is not perfect, and over a period of several weeks the moisture (or other solvent) can still seep out, causing the ink to dry and harden. Once ink begins to collect and harden, the drop volume can be affected, drop trajectory can change, or the nozzle can completely fail to jet ink. To combat this drying, nearly all inkjet printers include a mechanism to reapply moisture to the printhead. Typically there is no separate supply of pure ink-free solvent available to do this job, and so instead the ink itself is used to remoisten the printhead. The printer attempts to fire all nozzles at once, and as the ink sprays out, some of it wicks across the printhead to the dry channels and partially softens the hardened ink. After spraying, a rubber wiper blade is swept across the printhead to spread the moisture evenly across the printhead, and the jets are again all fired to dislodge any ink clumps blocking the channels. Some printers use a supplemental air-suction pump, utilizing the rubber capping station to suck ink through a severely clogged cartridge. The suction pump mechanism is frequently driven by the page feed step- per motor: it is connected to the end of the shaft. The pump only engages when the shaft turns backwards, hence the rollers reversing while head cleaning. Due to the built-in head design, the suction pump is also needed to prime the ink channels inside a new printer, and to reprime the channels between ink tank changes. The ink consumed in the cleaning process needs to be collected to prevent ink from leaking in the printer. The collection area is called the spittoon, an open plastic tray underneath the cleaning/wiping station. For printers several years old, it is common for the dried ink in the spittoon to form a pile that can stack up and touch the printheads, jamming the printer. Some larger professional printers using solvent inks may employ a replaceable plastic receptacle to contain waste ink and solvent which must be emptied or replaced when full. There is a second type of ink drying that most printers are unable to prevent. For ink to spray from the cartridge, air must enter to displace the removed ink. The air enters via an extremely long, thin labyrinth tube, up to 10 cm long, wrapping back and forth across the ink tank. The channel is long and narrow to reduce moisture evaporation through the vent tube, but some evaporation still occurs and eventually the ink cartridge dries up from the inside out. To combat the issue, which is especially acute with professional fast-drying solvent inks, many wide-format printer cartridge designs contain the ink in an airtight, collapsible bag that requires no vent. The bag merely shrinks until the cartridge is empty. NOV-DEC ‘16 SIGN & P.O.P 19 COVER STORY Professional solvent- and UV-curable ink wide-format inkjet printers generally include a ‘manual clean’ mode that allows the operator to manually clean the print heads and capping mechanism and to replace the wiper blades and other parts used in the automated cleaning processes. The volume of ink used in these printers often leads to ‘overspray’ and therefore build-up of dried ink in many places that automated processes are not capable of cleaning. New wide-format printers make their way into the Indian market At a recent trade show, many of the top manufacturers and distributors of wide-format printers made an impressive show of the latest machines to hit the market. Perfect for Indian signage needs, all the printers boasted of new features and advanced capabilities to help PSPs serve their customers better. 1. First time launch of HP’s new Latex 500 Printer series in India Roland introduced its latest series in India by showcasing the TrueVIS VG-640/540, the latest generation of advanced wide-format, ecosolvent print-and-cut technology released under the TrueVIS brand name. The printers feature new FlexFire technology and also Roland’s newly launched proprietary ink called TrueVIS INK. The new printers are capable of running at a production speed of 10.6m2 per hour on vinyl and up to 34.8m2 per hour on banner in dual CMYK ink configuration. Feat u re 3. UV Printers showcases the UVJet LED 1610/2513/2030 HP showcased the new HP Latex 500 Printer series which has been specifically designed for medium-to-large PSPs with increasing print volumes. The 64-inch HP latex 560 and HP latex 570 printers come with impressive features which enable customers to manage a variety of print jobs. These include: Print speeds up to 23 m2/hr. (248 ft2/hr.); new spindle-less pivot table and automatic skew adjustment to load rolls in one minute or less, heavy-duty roll handling of rolls up to 55 kg (121 lbs.), as well as a status beacon for real-time production monitoring from a distance; Highly-saturated prints using new vivid print modes with 50 percent more ink density, also featuring a new wiper roller accessory for high-quality results on low cost banners and self-adhesive vinyl; and easy integration into a larger HP Latex fleet with color emulation capabilities. 2. Roland unveils new printer under the TrueVIS brand Delhi-based distributor UV Printers displayed the UVJet LED flatbed series which is powered by the Ricoh Gen5 printheads and can run at print speeds of up to 56 sq. m/hr. The machines feature the industry’s first white ink circulation tank to prevent printhead clogging and create brighter white color. It is capable of printing on a wide variety of substrates including glass, ACP, acrylic, sunboard, PVC and wood. 4. Arrow Digital displays the EFI H1625 LED wideformat inkjet printer 20 SIGN & P.O.P NOV-DEC ‘16 The EFI™ H1625 LED is a mid-level production printer designed to maximize image quality with 4 color plus white and grayscale print capability, and uptime with simple, automated operational and maintenance features. The printer’s hybrid technology allows the user to print on rigid and flexible substrates up to 65” wide with a single system. 5. Daksh Enterprises exhibits Skycolor-UV flatbed printer 2513UV-Gen speed. It is also an excellent solution for corporate in-house production of exhibition graphics, posters, signage, billboards etc. 8. Mehta Cad Cam showcases the RJ 1016V UV LED curing flatbed printer The Skycolor-UV flatbed printer 2513UV-Gen is equipped with 2 to 8 Ricoh Gen5 grey micro electronic printheads which can reach print speeds of up to 45m2/hr. Its multi-function printing feature allows more than 16 white printing ways- auto white bottom, spot color printing and so on. It can handle a variety of different media substrates such as glass, acrylic, wooden board, PVC board, ceramic tiles etc., making it ideal for applications in home decoration, signs and more. The RJ 1016V printer is equipped with the latest Ricoh GH2220 industrial printhead and delivers high-quality and productive color scheme with comprehensive features. The UV LED printer provides high quality direct printing on a majority of materials including glass, leather, and ceramic tiles. 9. Negi Sign Systems & Supplies displays NegiJet starfire 3300 The all new 3.2m wide UV inkjet printer delivers a unique combination of high quality super wide output for volume production of banners, retail, exhibition and window graphics and other similar applications, with the added versatility of twin-roll simultaneous printing. The UVJ55320 delivers High speed printing up to 110m2/h and features newly developed LUS-120 high performance UV curing ink including white, inline LED light box for backlit print inspection, high density print mode for front/backlit applications, simultaneous twin-roll print facility, media roll weights up to 100kg, and MAPS, MFD1, NCU & NRS for optimal print quality & performance 7. Colorjet launches Irisjet Pro for the signage industry For sign shops and commercial printers looking to offer greater versatility and speed at an optimally cost-effective price, the Irisjet Pro is the answer. The hi-speed, low investment solvent printer delivers superb quality printing at 1232 sq. ft./hr. and accommodates all sizes of media with its 3.2 m roll capability. It is the perfect solution for outdoor advertising applications customers who need quality prints at high This high-end printer can run at print speeds upto 2000 sq. ft/hr. allowing print service providers to meet high volume demands in the minimum amount of time. It features 4 starfire printheads which allow the printer to run at very high speeds. NOV-DEC ‘16 SIGN & P.O.P 21 Feat u re 6. Mimaki presents the UVJ55-320 LED-UV inkjet printer for sign graphics P R O DU C T F E A T U R E Multifunctional LED Poster Slim, Smart & Simple With a host of innovative features, CRIUS overturns traditional LCD ad panel for its high cost, lowquality picture, uneven brightness, heavy body, and high energy consumption 22 SIGN & P.O.P NOV-DEC ‘16 C RIUS, a QSTECH product, is a specially designed high-definition LED advertising panel with highly integrated hardware, which can become the first choice of commercial and retail business owners to achieve perfect indoor advertising display effect. Ensuring stable and high-quality visual effect even in bright-light venues, CRIUS can be installed in places like hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, banks, government agencies, hospitals, and so on. Product Features Crius is a creative series of HD LED poster that has been designed specifically for disseminating information and brand promotion for commercial gain especially for retail businesses. Ultra-thin and light-weight bodyThickness is 40 mm and weighs less than 35kg, facilitating easy and fast installation combined together creatively to bring a variety of display effect and improve the advertising efficiency Optional installation solutions- seat installation, inclined or flatten-wall mount installation can be realised to meet different requirements Elegant appearance-aluminum-alloy frame, fully enclosed frosted rear cover, acrylic glass surface and customised boarder colour present enchanting and eye-catching look HD visual experience-2.5-mm and 3-mm pixel pitch, high refresh rate and brightness provide users with perfect display Multiple communication modesCommunication via USB, network cable and HDMI to increase service efficiency Various work modes-besides single poster working mode, multiple posters can be Highly integrated hardware-Integrated internal control system and power supply ensure independent communication and management without other hardware, saving the CTU for customer Benefits • Vivid and colourful picture brings fantastic visual effect • Brightness increased by 3-times when compared with conventional LCD • Delicate appearance attract more attention, and number of visitors increase by not less than 42% About the Manufacturer: With 25-years of experience in manufacturing and marketing of LED displays and solution, QSTECH has been driven to adopt new technologies to keep us pace with the changing need to meet market demands. As the prosperity of commercial and retail businesses urges creative transformation of media to help them attract larger traffic and to provide greater exposure, QSTECH develops, designs and offers LED poster-based customised solutions to its clients. QSTECH produces the best-in-class highefficiency LED display based on advanced technology. It has won widespread praises from its customers all over the world due to its high-quality products backed by considerate servicing. Customers’ reliance and support play an indispensable role for QSTECH’s sustainable and healthy development. The company is one of the oldest in Chinese LED display field; and holds the most patents related to LED displays in China. At the same time, QSTECH is one of the few manufacturers that can offer CE and ETL certificates for tiles, modules and control systems in China. As the pioneer, the first outdoor full colour LED display in China was made by QSTECH in 1996. QSTECH is the sole sponsor of LED displays for 2005 East Asia Games in Macao. In 2008, QSTECH LED displays were successfully installed for Beijing Olympic Games, which include national stadium, Beijing subway, Beijing meteorological forecasting display system, volleyball gym and Beijing traffic management system. NOV-DEC ‘16 SIGN & P.O.P 23 P R O DU C T F E A T U R E • No license fee, CTU (cost to use) is low (On an average, only $4.5 cost per day, however, the income will increase by twice A transition is clearly visible wherein print service providers are transforming to become marketing service providers… INTERVIEW HP Inc. boasts of technology that it keeps reinventing to make life better for users irrespective of their being architects, designers, or print service providers. HP technology, built on deep R&D knowhow and decades of industry experience, integrates print heads, writing systems, and inks to deliver solutions that make it different from the herd. When it comes to large format printing division, the company has primarily four variants – DesignJet, Latex, PageWide XL, and Scitex Industrial Presses – feeding the need of various markets depending upon the usage. Puneet Chadha, Director-Market Development, Graphic Solutions Business, HP, Asia Pacific & Japan HP’s Latex printer series has been in discussion these days for their applications versatility and higher profit potential than most of their competitors present in the form of solvent and eco-solvent printers especially for meeting the unique requirements of signage & point of purchase segment. No wonder, Latex is witnessing increased focus and traction for HP. The testimony of the fact is that till date HP has sold more than 35,000 latex printers globally, including India. This is not bad at all keeping in view the ongoing transformation where print providers with solvent and eco-solvent technology are shifting focus to UV or Latex. To further explore on what more HP has in its kitty for its Indian customers, Sign & POP World got hold with Puneet Chadha, Director Market Development, Graphic Solutions Business, HP, Asia Pacific & Japan. Here are the edited excerpts: How have you seen HP creating a market for its printers in India? Initially when we started latex in India, it was limited only at the smaller end of the market. Gradually, due to our reinventing nature, we kept adding new products at regular intervals. Today, we have a huge portfolio for Latex starting from 300 series to 3100 series. This is because HP Latex goes even where solvent can’t, allowing wider application versatility and higher profit potential than eco-solvent. It provides option to the print service providers to choose from a wide range of flexible coated and uncoated materials and expand your opportunity beyond vinyls and banners to films, papers, textiles, canvas, wall paper, and more. Today, Latex is everywhere - be it shopping malls, showrooms, exhibitions, bus-wrap, train wrap, metros, airports, etc. All because of the reliance the customers showed on HP’s consistency and versatility in the output 24 SIGN & P.O.P NOV-DEC ‘16 over the years. At HP, we keep improving constantly to meet the customers’ evolving needs. What new has been added from HP Latex for its Indian customers? We introduced HP Latex 500 series in the recently concluded Media Expo 2016 in New Delhi. Designed for medium-to-large PSPs with increasing print volumes, the new 64-inch HP Latex 560 and 570 Printers enable customers to manage a variety of print jobs and peaks in production at a low upfront investment. Features include more unattended printing with a new spindle-less pivot table and automatic skew adjustment to load rolls in one minute or less, heavyduty roll handling of rolls up to 55kg (121 lbs.) as well as a status beacon for real-time production monitoring from a distance. Other features are print speed up to 23m2/ for Excellence’. The centre houses all the HP machines and demonstrates most of the possible applications available globally for our customers and brands to make them understand and learn about the limitless possibilities of printing solutions that HP can offer. Like these, we have lot of things that we are using on education side to help grow the graphic solution market. What changes do you observe when it comes to changing trends in the Indian graphic solution market? hr (248 ft2/hr) at indoor mode for costeffective production of high-quality jobs at fast turnaround times, highly-saturated prints using new vivid print modes with 50% increased ink density, and a new wiper roller accessory for high-quality results on low cost banners and self-adhesive vinyl. We have recently launched HP Latex 3100 series that promises to deliver high quality image for a variety of indoor and outdoor applications. It is ideal for large sign and display PSPs with a diverse service offering. Printing indoor quality at speeds up to 77 m2/hr (830 ft2 /hr), the printer can handle peaks in production and deliver on short turnaround times without sacrificing quality. Helping customers increase unattended operation with remote monitoring and print status alerts, the new HP Latex 3100 Printer comes compatible with the HP Latex Mobile application, with expanded functionality including metrics reporting and extended language support. The new Printer Status Beacon also helps operators stay up-to-date on job status and unexpected downtime from anywhere on the production floor. The HP Latex 3100 Printer is also JDFenabled, a standard language that allows data to pass between different systems to simplify data exchange and collection, helping PSPs reduce labour costs and increase profitability through automation. The Printer is also JDF-enabled, a standard language that allows data to pass between different systems to simplify data exchange and collection, helping PSPs reduce labour costs and increase profitability through automation. With all these, how do you see the potential for HP in Signage business? Signage, of course, is one of the markets, This apart, we have a huge scope for HP’s versatile printing solutions in decor segments that comprises wallpapers, canvas, fleet graphics, vehicle graphics, etc. For all these markets, we are creating various workflow (software-based application) verticals to help automate the process for our customers. For example, HP WallArt was created in India over three years back, which has now evolved to become one of the core markets for us. Following the success, we are soon going to launch workflow around vehicle graphics here to facilitate our customers with car-wrapping process automation, the charisma of which we already have demonstrated during drupa 2016. What new ways have you developed to engage your customers? For bigger brands, we have Dscoop, a community of HP Inc.’s print service providers. Dscoop creates ways to help the community to take part in education, networking and revenue growth opportunities. At HP, we are fully committed to our customers and their community. We will continue to enable our print service providers with further innovations in digital printing technology and more meaningful conversations with brands at such forums, hence, helping them explore new markets and generate fresh revenue streams. This apart, we keep organizing workshops for our customers to help them identify the rapidly changing trends and be in tune with the same. Having said that a transition is clearly visible wherein print service providers are transforming themselves to become marketing service providers. This trend has opened doors of opportunities for our customers. They are now brandishing a host of machines, operators, a team of qualified designers, and have their own vendors for media, frames, and other components. There are around 3,800 brands in the market which are searching for costumers every day. They must be creative to stand out from that clutter and must not wait for the competition to catch up. So, we keep inventing to remain at the helm of the affairs. This is what we are doing. And therefore, we are market leaders. When it comes to large format, how has been HP’s representation across the country vis-a-vis global market? We have sold more than 35,000 Latex printers across the world. The growth for the same in India is significant for us with number of large format printers crossing two hundred, till date. We are present across the country, so are the potentials. Thanks to the brands like Future Group & LAVA for their continuous belief in HP Latex for numerous attributes including the consistency in colour output for n number of print services, odourless environment, cost-effectiveness, etc. Besides all this, there is versatility, which only Latex offers to these brands to help them maintaining the consistency in the next level of their market expansion. And to assist them achieving their respective goals, we ensure a fail-proof HP’s network, countywide. We have a huge 21,000-sqm building as our demo centre, which we call as the ‘Centre NOV-DEC ‘16 SIGN & P.O.P 25 INTERVIEW How is HP assisting country’s Signage industry with its latest technology? which is a very big focus for us where we foresee a huge growth. Some numbers are clearly indicating that in the next four to five years’ time, we will grow by more than 25.8%. This is what signage industry has for us. In fact, the large format segment is ruled over by outdoor signage followed by the indoor ones. We also have printers for textile media for signage. Customers today do not come to the solution providers. Rather a solution provider needs to look out for its customers i.e. print buyers or brand owners, who want the print solution providers to help them sell more by getting them engaged with the print. The brand owners actually ask for ways to engage their customers with the print irrespective of it being in packaging or signage or anything for that matter to help excel the business. This, from marketing perspective, has become a must. Customers want to experience by touching and feeling the products. This ultimately increases their buying propensity by not less than 25%. TECHNOLOGY 3D Lens Technology – Adds A New Dimension to Printed Signage Agfa’s 3D Lens Technology uses a combination of a moiré effect and small, spherical lenses to impart a lenticular-like 3D effect to an image. More detailed images’—like the doughnut-require larger lenses. 26 SIGN & P.O.P NOV-DEC ‘16 T he recently concluded SIGA 2016 in Las Vegas witnessed a slightly different 3D Lens Technology from Agfa Graphics’ portfolio of innovation. For print service providers looking for a flexible solution that can grow with their business, the Jeti Mira offers a moving gantry and ‘Print & Prepare’ technology for quick media loading while the printer is in operation. The 106” (2.7m) wide, six-color + white, the UV inkjet Jeti Mira system is equipped with optional varnish and will demonstrate Agfa Graphics’ 3D Lens Technology which produces a three dimensional varnish effect without the need for lenticular substrates. The 3D Lens Technology, based on printing of transparent lenses with the Jeti Mira’s varnish option, enhances and adds value to print by transforming images into captivating TECHNOLOGY optical illusions. Built for heavy industrial workloads, the system allows quick media loading while the printer is in operation. Traditional lenticular images are produced using a plastic sheet that contains long, thin cylindrical lenses called lenticles. These lenticles are only millimeters wide or smaller. Beneath the lenticles is a printed sheet containing one or more images that have been sliced up into tiny stripes that are the same width as the lenticles. They are interlaced such that each stripe lines up with a lenticle. The lenticles then refract the image so that from one angle you see one image, and from another you see a different one. This imparts a 3D effect or a very simple animation. Lenticular is a variety of what is known as autostereoscopic imaging—or, in essence, ‘glasses-free 3D display’. The challenge with lenticular imaging is that registration of the interlaced image to the lenticle sheet has to be precise. The latest 3D Lens technology from Agfa Graphics instead of printing long, thin cylindrical lenticles; prints tiny transparent circular dots that function as tiny lenses, using a moiré pattern to impart a 3D effect to an image. And rather than mount the printed image to a plastic sheet of lenticles, it prints the lenses directly using clear varnish. One advantage to using a circular dot pattern rather than traditional lenticles is that registration doesn’t need to be as precise as even if the printed pattern is misregistered slightly, it still depicts the pattern, and the effect still works. The smallest image that can be printed is about two inches by two inches, with the largest being the maximum board size of the Jeti Mira, which is about 106 by 60 inches. The software interfaces with Agfa’s Jeti Mira flatbed UV printer, currently one of two Agfa units that have varnish printing capability (the Jeti Titan is another, although the 3D NOV-DEC ‘16 SIGN & P.O.P 27 TECHNOLOGY The possibilities are further enhanced as the goal is to make signage dynamic without needing to monkey around with dynamic digital signage. Lens Technology is still being developed for the Jeti Titan). The 3D Lens software ships with the Jeti Mira and does not need to be purchased separately. Once the proper pattern is created in the software, it is output in two passes; the image itself is printed on a white background (the Jeti Mira also prints white ink) on any kind of clear acrylic or polycarbonate substrate, the sheet is flipped, registered, and then the pattern of tiny lenses is printed via the clear varnish. Although interlacing two different images—perhaps the emblematic lenticular application—isn’t yet possible with 3D Lens Technology, but the company keeps the hope alive when it claims, it’s on the horizon. In the future, there will be added lenticular feature where one can have the image switching, and that will be done though varnish. But that’s still in development. At present, the effect works best on very simple images, like geometric shapes. For now, it’s not possible to get someone’s face, for example, in 3D, because there’s too much detail. Usually vector images work best. Currently, the effect adds depth to a flat image, or even causes the background to change as the viewer walks past it. It can change the colour background, like for instance, it turns green and if the viewer walks past, he can see it turns purple, and then back to green again. The possibilities are further enhanced as the goal is to make signage dynamic without needing to monkey around with dynamic digital signage. According to Babak Amoozgar, Jeti Applications Specialist for Agfa Graphics, it’s hard to get someone to look at a sign because most of the image is static. “If you have a moving background, 28 SIGN & P.O.P NOV-DEC ‘16 it will capture more attention,” Amoozgar has been quoted as saying. Citing one Agfa customer, who is using 3D Lens Technology for fine-art applications—much like the Digital Atelier used lenticular printing for fine art back in the 1990s—and others are using it for décor, he mentioned, “We’re seeing more use in interior design applications, such as displays in buildings and front-desk backgrounds in offices. Future applications could include billboards, but that is still some years away.” Equipped with a unique, dockable roll-to-roll (RTR) option, the Jeti Mira’s 7pl droplet size produces stunning detail and razor-sharp text as small as 4-point type. Its six vacuum zones, featuring four sets of registration pins, enable fast and accurate double-sided printing. “You print by layering up the varnish to get the height that you need to create a 3D effect,” said Amoozgar adding that since it’s done with varnish, you don’t need special lenticular media. The 3D effect itself is governed by a combination of substrate thickness, lens size, and lens height. Agfa offers three substrate thicknesses—3mm, 5mm, and 9mm—and for each thickness there are two different lens widths and six different depths. Different combinations will yield different effects, from an image that ‘pops’ out of the background, or, conversely, appears to sink into the background. Printing both the image and the lenses is said to take between 20 and 30 minutes, depending on how much layering is required to build the lenses to the correct height. TECHNOLOGY NOV-DEC ‘16 SIGN & P.O.P 29 People today look for faster ROI, which eventually makes them think before opting for any printing machine… INTERVIEW The exclusive distributor of Dilli’s printing machines from Korea to the growth-ridden South Asian markets, UV Printers India Pvt. Ltd. focuses on UV-based applications for specific industry segments that include Signage, Glass, Ceramic Tiles, WPC, PVC, ACP, etc. To date, UV Printers has installed and implemented over 100 of its UV printing solutions and products PAN India covering cities like Bareilly, Bengaluru, Bhalhabgarh, Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Dharmavaram, Guwahati, Guntur, Hosur, Indore, Jammu, Kanpur, Kalady, Kochi, Kolkata, Kotputli, Lucknow, Manesar, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nasik, Pune, Rai, Rohtak, Ranchi, Raipur, Rajkot, Sagar, Siliguri, Secundrabad and Trissur. The company has a very strong, qualified & experienced support team. Kirti Vijay Sharma CEO, UV Printers Mohan KT, UV Printers Alliance Dilli is a leading manufacturer of UV-based printers in the world has supplied more than 5000 printers since 2003. They are on the forefront when it comes to the development of UV technology since inception having quite a few patents registered in their name. Led by Dr. GS Choi (PHD in Piezoelectric technology), the printing technology major and OEM supplier to Agfa has come out with innovative printers. Apart from UV inkjet hybrid, roll-to-roll printers (NeoTitan series), Dilli has also developed Mercury-dedicated Label printer having phenomenal speed of up to 50m/min capable of printing directly onto paper, film, foil, etc. A recent addition in the Dilli’s high-end printers’ league is NeoSun (new series). Another machine under Dilli’s portfolio is Jupiter, meant dedicated to printing on PCBs. The most recent addition in the company’s UV Flatbed printers’ portfolio is the UV Jet brilliantly integrated ‘cool cure’ LED technology that empowers users with the ability to do more for less while reducing operating costs and arresting environmental footprints. In order to know more on how UV Printers is strategising its future in India, Sign & POP World caught up with Kirti Vijay Sharma & Mohan KT. The duo spoke diligently on the emerging market, complimenting new products, the integrated technology and new avenues of revenue generation. Here are the edited excerpts: Which new machine have you come up with recently? What are the USPs? We have just introduced RicohGen5 print head, variable Dot, 7pl, printer for highdefinition image quality. All thanks to its superb transitions, vignettes, skin tones, and shadows. Sizes are variable like 5/3, 8/4, 30 SIGN & P.O.P NOV-DEC ‘16 5/10, 6/10 depending upon the usability of the printer. The uniqueness is the ease that comes especially when glass is to be printed with its roller-based technology that needs only a gentle push to scroll down. Another unique point is its availability for entry level print service providers that too at a reasonable price. Any newcomer can start with a lower configuration i.e. You mentioned yours’ is a Ricoh head. Is there any other variant of this printer available in the market? How is it affecting customers’ decision? Yes, there are other variants. The printer with Konica Minolta (KM) head is already there for quite some time, while the one with RicohGen5 head is a recent addition with differentiated attributes. KM machine is based on 14pl, Mercury lamps while machine with Ricoh heads comes with LEDs. We have Kyocera, variable Dot, 3pl, Hybrid printer which offers 400-600sft/hr print speed. All the variants are available in a price range of 25L-1.5cr. As far as customers are concerned, they come with their own set of unique queries for which they take their time to decide on. And since the number of printer seller (not the complete knowhow provider) has gone up drastically; it gives buyers the opportunity to negotiate and opt for the best deal. So, your new Ricoh head printer is based on LED technology. How is it going to benefit the users? Undoubtedly, the LED technology helps save a lot. ‘cool cure’ LED technology empowers users with the ability to do more for less. In fact, it increases profit opportunity simply by offering more premium-margin jobs to the customers while reducing operating costs and in turn arresting environmental footprints. Besides, it extends the range of supported substrates, including lower cost and added-value specialty media, rein in the operating costs with significantly less energy consumption, increases uptime and productivity with instant on/off and less maintenance, and reduces waste with consistent colour output and simple operation. Thus it satisfies customers who look for a greener print solution with low VOCs, lower power consumption, and less waste and consumables. Which types of customers you come across these days? How do you see the prospects of the industry? See, there are categories based on the kind of prospects and usability, the specific client has. Some of the clients have already spent some time in the industry, and hence, they have prior knowledge of the printing lines. Accordingly, they understand the importance of quality-components like Pico, nozzle, bed, head, inks, speed, etc. that go in a printer. However, there are people who are completely raw and don’t know anything -be it about the product or industry. For these newcomers, we explain right from what is printer, its components, to various applications attributed to that specific printer. For them to get convinced, the role of knowledgeable salesman eventually becomes important. Overall, this increasing interest of people either from scratch or with some experience of different fields than printing is nothing but an indication of expanding market and bright future prospects. What are those typical concerns – printer’s attributes or price - that buyers approach you with while they come for a new printing machine? There are customers from various classes that we deal with. Generally, in any such printer, the customers look for attributes like quality, speed, initial cost, running / maintenance cost & provider, etc. In all, they want a cost-effective economic deal. So, it won’t be wrong to mention that price matters as we are a country where the market is extremely price-sensitive and people want the best at the least. To meet the price line, in some cases, the quality is compromised. However, this perception keeps varying with individuals, and therefore, can’t be generalised to all the market rovers. How do you see the prospects for signage printing machines in India? See, today’s buyer may be from either of the first, second or third generation have become over conscious when it comes to investment, considering the churn out v/s profit. What I have learnt from my experiences is that the machine specifically for signage printing doesn’t generate demand, but multi-purpose ones that are asked for their value addition attribute especially for their ability to print not only on Sun board or Acrylic but also on Glass, Wooden panels, ACP, etc. Investors now look at faster ROI, versatility, which actually makes them think before opting for printer that can only print signage. Therefore, to justify people’s investment irrespective of him being a start-up or the one from among the existing stakeholders, for that matter, we are forced to look beyond signage. NOV-DEC ‘16 SIGN & P.O.P 31 INTERVIEW 3-heads printer, CMYK + White and a speed of 130sft/hr. This speed can further be enhanced, if so needed, simply by increasing the number of heads from 3 to 6 and 4 to 8 respectively. S T UD Y CASE Kellogg’s showcases the strength of a woman through a tweet-to-screen campaign Brand: Kellogg’s K Special Campaign: #StrengthIs Location: La Defence, Paris and London’s Waterloo Station Executing agency: ENVY Advertising, Carat UK, Isobar UK, Posterscope UK, Posterscope France, MKTG UK and MKTG France 32 SIGN & P.O.P NOV-DEC ‘16 K ellogg’s UK launched a new and dynamic digital campaign revolving around the re-branding of its Special K cereal line which has now been aligned more towards today’s dietary requirements of women. The new message focused on the inner strength of women and what is needed to get them through their hectic day. Planning & Conceptualization The campaign was planned and executed by ENVY Advertising, Carat UK, Isobar UK, Posterscope UK, Posterscope France, MKTG UK and MKTG France. It was decided that the campaign would run in two events: one in La Defence in Paris and the second in London’s Waterloo Station. Each event was planned to run for four days and consisted of many exciting elements for those passing through the locations. Execution The socially-conscious campaign included its star cast of brand ambassadors Katie Piper, Lisa Faulkner and Nicola Roberts who were shown on LED screens in London Waterloo and who conveyed the new brand positioning by sharing their messages of what gave them strength. The campaign also engaged customers in real time by encouraging women to tweet in CASE S T UD Y their definition of ‘strength’ to the campaign specific hashtag- #StrengthIs. These tweets were then displayed on digital screens in both locations using the Liveposter platform and appeared on white boards being held by the Special K ambassadors. A photographer was on site to take photos of each displayed individual tweet, to tweet back to the user and personally thank them for taking part in the campaign. Another activity included experiential activation where samples of the Special K flavors were distributed and people could get a photo in a designated Instagram booth. Feedback Jason Farrow at ENVY Advertising says, “The unique digital OOH display has been an exciting challenge for us to work on. It was a big undertaking from a technical perspective as we had to consider how all the components will work with the unique shape and size of the digital screen. It’s been a real pleasure working on this campaign with Kellogg’s.” NOV-DEC ‘16 SIGN & P.O.P 33 Macromedia Enhances it’s Wide-Format Capability with Efi-Vutek GS3250LX Pro High-speed Cool Cure 10-Colour LED UV Printer I N S T A LL A T I O N S Arrow Digital installs an Efi-Vutek GS3250LX Pro 3.2 Mtr 10 colour Hybrid LED coolcure UV high speed printer at Macromedia, Hyderabad. The 3.2-meter wide flatbed and roll-to-roll UV printer features the highest image quality of up to 1000 dpi, fastest production speeds of up to 2400 sq ft/hr and excellent colour gamut. This printer extends the range of supported substrates while lowering operating costs and lead times. Eight colours + two white, with a unique multi-layer white print capability and true greyscale technology, it allows to produce high definition point-of-purchase graphics. For High Productivity, it is switchable to Fast-5. It handles rigid and sheeted media of up to 126.5 inches (3.2 m) wide and up to 2 inches (5.08 cm) thick. Furthermore, the LED technology helps reduce the overall ownership costs as the long-term LEDs eliminate recurring lamp costs, save on air conditioning costs, and power consumption costs, besides restricting many other maintenance costs. “Customer satisfaction and retention is a constant battle. We are constantly upgrading with the best technologies to provide the ultimate solutions and value to our ever growing customer base and needs. With the installation of the latest green technology i.e., the New Efi-Vutek GS3250LX Pro, we have just augmented our portfolio and are assure of meeting deadlines with no compromise on quality. We are fascinated with the quality and productivity of the printer. Moreover, the LED feature enables us to use broad range of substrates,” says Macromedia’s Naresh Kumar Dasari. “We took rigorous trials and evaluated many platforms and were absolutely convinced with the quality, vibrancy, and productivity of this printer. The White ink opacity and three layer back-lit applications were amongst the many features convinced us to finalise this platform”. Meanwhile, Arrow Digital feels excited with this installation. “The Efi-Vutek GS3250LX Pro system uses an advanced LED printing technology, printing on a 126″ wide hybrid bed, which can accommodate roll-fed or rigid substrates, with the best colour gamut in the industry for both indoor and outdoor applications”. VGA Digital Printers adds Jetrix KX5 printer to its portfolio Arrow Digital installs Jetrix KX5, true flatbed printer at Pune-based VGA Digital Printers Pvt. Ltd. The Jetrix KX5 is a 2.5 x 1.3m UV flatbed machine features 6 pl Konica Minolta 1024 printhead to offer photographic quality of up to 1,440 dpi, and can print at a speed of up to 55 m2/hr. It also features a multi-layer print function that enables scheduling the print in layers instead of going for multiple passes. The print colours available are CMYK with White, Varnish & Primer as an optional extra. The Varnish provides a gloss finish for a variety of applications, including fine art and photographic work. The Primer gives the capability to print on to almost any substrate, such as Glass and Steel. The ink-set is specially formulated to give strong adhesion to difficult substrates, such as glass, acrylic and metal. Being true flatbed, it allows printing on heavy substrates with thickness up to 4 inches. There is also a 2.2 meter roll-to-roll option which gives total flexibility for printing a wide variety of substrates. “Arrow and VGA have a long business relationship as we trust Arrow and its products. Customer satisfaction is our motto, which made us chose Arrow for its unbeatable service and support. Taking a decision for a true flatbed and roll-to-roll was tough, we took test and trails on almost all the available products in the Market, but we didn’t find the adhesion which we saw with the Jetrix KX5 along with quite a few other features,” says Vyanketesh Mandke, VGA’s Director. 34 SIGN & P.O.P NOV-DEC ‘16 SHOW REPORT NOV-DEC ‘16 SIGN & P.O.P 35 Event Calendar NOVEMBER 2016 SIGN ASIA EXPO Date: 10th-13th November, 2016 Venue: IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand Web: www.signasiaexpo.com January 2017 EVENT CALENDAR SGI Dubai Date: 15th-17th January, 2017 Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE Web: www.signmiddleeast.com March 2017 Sign & Digital UK Date: 28th-30th March, 2017 Venue: NEC, Birmingham Web: www.signuk.com March 2017 Digital Signage Expo Date: 28th-31st March, 2017 Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center Web: www.digitalsignageexpo.net February 2017 May 2017 February 2017 May 2017 D.PES Date: 12th -15th February, 2017 Venue: Poly World Trade Expo Center, Guangzhou, China Web: www.chinaexhibition.com Fespa Asia Date: 15th-17th February, 2017 Venue: Bangkok, Thailand Web: www.fespa.com February 2017 Media Expo Mumbai Date: 23rd-25th February, 2017 Venue: Bombay Convention and Exhibition Centre, Goregaon (E), Mumbai Web: www.mediaexpo.com 36 SIGN & P.O.P NOV-DEC ‘16 Retail Digital Signage Expo Date: 8th-9th May, 2017 Venue: Olympia National Hall, London, UK Web: www.olympia.co.uk LED Expo Thailand Date: 11th-13th May, 2017 Venue: Challenger 1, IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Centre, Bangkok, Thailand Web: www.ledexpothailand.com JULY 2017 GIFTS WORLD EXPO 2017/OFFICE EXPO 2017 Date: 22nd-24th July, 2017 Venue: Pragati Maidan, New Delhi Web: www.giftsworldexpo.com NOV-DEC ‘16 SIGN & P.O.P 37 NEWSWIRE-NATIONAL For these stories and more, see www.signandpop.com HP Inc. reassures brands with limitless possibilities in digital printing HP Inc. India showcased the various possibilities with digital printing at a recently concluded event in Delhi. Referring to its vast portfolio of digital printing innovations, the company highlighted the potential for brand owners and marketers across verticals including FMCG, pharma, retail, food and beverage, health and beauty. Over 100 brand professionals from segments such as general commercial printing, design, signages and displays, labels & packaging, publishing amongst others experienced HP’s solutions. NEWSWIRE “India is a high growth and promising economy and we are witnessing that the future of commercial printing is driven by digital printing. Digital printing has evolved by leaps and bounds in India and we are thrilled to see increased traction with Indian brands from various verticals, as they embrace the power of digital printing to reach their end customers innovatively. HP is committed to keep reinventing technology to help our customers and partners thrive,” said François Martin, Global Marketing Director, Graphic Solution Business, HP Inc. “As brands today talk about engaging, immersive and delightful customer experience, HP is uniquely positioned to fulfill this need with our rich digital printing portfolio. We believe in limitless possibilities with digital printing and are happy to notice some of the very interesting projects and implementations by our Indian customers. We also reiterate our commitment towards the partner community, who are at the core of our go to market strategy,” said Nancy Janes, Global Graphics Business Development Director, HP Inc. Puneet Chadha, Director, Market Development, Graphics Solutions Business, Asia Pacific and Japan, HP Inc. shared insights on the importance of innovation in reaching out to the customers today. “With brand managers trying to break the clutter for increased mindshare for their brands, the market place is getting increasingly competitive. Digital printing can open entirely new and unexplored opportunities for brands with respect to customer outreach, contributing significantly to the overall brand recall.” Epson introduces S-series signage printers with PrecisionCore printhead techonolgy Epson announced the launch of its next-gen Surecolor S-series printers. These newly launched high performance and roll-to-roll eco-solvent printers series is powered by Epson’s own PrecisionCore printhead technology. The company claims it to be the most advanced signage printer to date which helps in producing photographic quality images for the signage, vehicle graphics and fine art reproduction markets. The S-series comes in 3 64-inch variants - S40670, S60670, S80670 - all of which incorporate the all new 4th generation Epson UltraChrome GS3 ink, that enables reduced ink consumption making it 10% to 15% more efficient over previous models. The new ink comes with improved vibrancy and wider colour gamut and improved dying times extended outdoor durability. The S80670 also incorporates a new red solvent ink for an expanded colour gamut and optional metallic ink, optional white ink for higher opacity to reduce ink sedimentation and dryout. All the inks come in 700 ml ink cartridges to facilitate maximising profitability and avoid production downtimes. The new SureColor S-series is powered by Epson’s advanced and extremely reliable PrecisionCore TFP printhead ensuring enhanced performance and improved image quality. The TFP technology uses precisely controlled mechanical force to eject ink allowing better efficiency and optimum results. Furthermore, S-series is designed for high-speed production printing on a wide range of both coated and uncoated surfaces, wherein the newly introduced precision media feeding system would significantly add to speed. Epson has also incorporated its Precision Dot technology and new Micro Weave technology deliver output with minimal banding even when producing at fast print speeds. The S-series sports a newly developed sensor-based precision media feeding system that automatically controls the media tension and motor strength. For this, 40 individual rollers with 5 independent pinch rollers and a sharp media path have been put to ensure tight and accurately finished rolls. Maintenance and operations are simple due to automatic media alignment and setup which allows faster switching between media types. The newly developed fabric printhead wiper system makes it maintenance-free. Moreover, Air circulation makes sure that printhead is clean ensuring high production capacity. 38 SIGN & P.O.P NOV-DEC ‘16 NEWSWIRE-NATIONAL For these stories and more, see www.signandpop.com Latest report estimates large format printer market worth 8.42 billion USD by 2022 The recent market research report christened as ‘Large Format Printer Market - Global Trends & Forecast to 2022’, predicts a cultivating future where Signage is expected to lead the large format printer market in terms of volume. This will be followed by UV-cured inks for the same and the centre of the growth would be the APAC region. Signage has many applications such as in indoor signs, shop branding, indicators, large corporate emblems, promotional signage, and window displays. Signage acts as an influencer at the point of sale; as an attraction point in booth decoration among others. Although there has been a considerable penetration of digital signage, the overall large format printer market is still expected to show a steady growth in the retail graphics industry, particularly in the indoor PoS signage. A major factor is growth of organized retail in emerging economies such as India, which is leading to construction of large-scale retail outlets such as hypermarkets and supermarkets where PoS and PoP signs are used extensively. Meanwhile, the large format printer market for UV-Cured ink is also expected to exhibit high growth during the forecast period, the report mentions. UV-cured ink consists of acrylic monomers with a photo initiator. As soon as the printing is done, the ink is exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light, which causes a chemical reaction, thus, making the ink solid. Unlike solvent and aqueous inks, the UV-cured ink does not evaporate. It gets set and dries up quickly on the exposure of UV light and can be sent to the next step of the production process. This makes them durable and suitable for printing on a wide range of flexible materials along with direct to rigid substrates. Due to these advantages of UV-cured ink, the large format printers for UV-cured ink have been adopted at the fastest rate by the end users. NOV-DEC ‘16 SIGN & P.O.P 39 NEWSWIRE The market in the APAC region is expected to grow at the highest rate during the given period. The market in APAC (Asia-Pacific), which includes emerging economies of India and China as well as developed countries such as Japan and South Korea, has hinted to grow at the highest CAGR between 2016 and 2022 because of the rapid growth of retail graphics, signage and advertising in the region due to fast-growing economies in countries such as India. NEWSWIRE-NATIONAL For these stories and more, see www.signandpop.com Esko to partner with Popli Graphics After TechNova and Malhotra Graphics, Esko has announced its partnership with New Delhi-based Popli Graphics to market its flexo pre-press products in the northern region. While TechNova has been given the responsibility for signage products pan-India, Malhotra will handle the flexo products in the country’s Western region. The division of markets among the three partners is aimed at smooth trade for Esko. “As you can see, our partners will not be competing with each other but promoting our products in their demarked markets,” John Winderam, Southern Asia-Pacific general manager for Esko has been quoted as saying. According to Winderam, India is a huge country and Esko cannot expect to cover all the potential business on its own. “We have embarked on finding strategic partners we can work with, one with specific skill sets, which will help us reach across India. We are pleased to partner with Popli, as this partnership enables us to offer a complete chain of our solutions to our customers. This is a continuation of this strategy,” he explained. Popli specialises in supply of printing material consumables and marketing of printing equipment. The company, among others, represents TechNova, Autoprint, DuPont, Siegwerk, Hubergroup and 3M. “We have been representing DuPont for the last 15 years and we know that the Esko-DuPont relationship worldwide is very strong. It is a natural choice to bring that synergy to the customers. We have been engaged in Esko products in the past also. Here, we are simply formalising the partnership,” Popli’s MD, Sanjeev Popli has been quoted as saying. According to Popli, offset is a very simple operation as compared to flexo. “There are many parameters in flexo and when people talk of Equinox as a process, where small components mismatch can knock the project off, it becomes imperative that one offers the complete solution,” he explained. NEWSWIRE Ministry urges to remove roadside hoardings & advertisements The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways had, in September this year, issued a circular that all regional officers and engineering liasoning officers shall inspect the National Highways and submit reports to the Ministry regarding advertisement hoardings on the highways so that action could be taken. According to a circular of the Ministry issued in 2002, advertisement hoardings will not be permitted on National Highways within the Right of Way except informatory signs of public interest. However, despite the Ministry’s notice not allowing roadside promotional hoardings as it cause distraction and lead to massive accidents, advertisement hoardings are generally seen along the National Highways. K. Kathirmathiyon, secretary of Coimbatore Consumer Cause, pointed out that despite this circular, action has not been taken. Hoardings and advertisements are placed at traffic signals at the junction of the roads or road sides. The officials of the National Highways should remove these as directed by the Ministry. Some officials even grant no objection certificates for commercial advertisements on the NH roadsides, though it is against the guidelines of the Ministry. Mr. Kathirmathiyon appealed to the Highways Department to initiate action, remove the advertisements at the signs, signals, and other devices erected for traffic control and those on the roadsides so that the rules are not violated. Cops plans extra funds from outdoor advertising Several government departments like railways and civic public transport have participated in the boom of outdoor advertising. In one such move, the Maharashtra police have permitted its units to earn revenue by renting out prime locations for outdoor commercials to advertising companies. It has been said that the police welfare fund will get majority of the revenue generated. These funds will be utilised for doling out scholarships to cops’ children, medical aid, ex-gratia amount and so on. However, the police units have will have to seek prior permission from the police headquarters in Mumbai, before renting out the spaces for advertisement. The order permits officials to put up hoardings and banners only at the police training establishments, state reserve police force (SRPF) premises and police lines (residential colonies). The advertisements cannot be put up at police stations or other police unit offices. There are 13 police colonies spread across Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, while SRPF units are located in Hadapsar and Wanowrie. Police officials said that this decision would help in filling their coffers as most police offices are located at prime locations thus have potential to earn through advertising banners and hoardings. After receiving the order last week, all senior police inspectors in-charge of police stations have been asked to survey prime spots under their jurisdictions that fulfill the criteria and submit a report to the office of assistant commissioner of police (welfare), which will be then forwarded to the police headquarters in Mumbai. No political hoarding, narcotic substance, indecent content or which incite public can be put up. All the necessary taxes for local civic bodies and other departments have to be paid by the police unit or the person concerned taking the space on rent. 40 SIGN & P.O.P NOV-DEC ‘16 NEWSWIRE-NATIONAL For these stories and more, see www.signandpop.com Inaugural Media Expo’s Chennai Edition postponed Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India, the organiser of the international exhibition on indoor and outdoor advertising and signage solutions, has announced that the inaugural Media Expo’s Chennai edition has been postponed. It was earlier scheduled to be held during 18-20 November 2016. A new date for the debut edition is expected in due course following the discussions and consultation with the key stakeholders and the associates within the setup. However, there is no change in the Expo’s Mumbai (23-25 February 2017) and Delhi (22-24 September 2017) editions, as of now. According to Raj Manek, executive director, Messe Frankfurt Asia, Messe Frankfurt works closely with the industry to ensure that these platforms represent what the Indian market requires. “The decision to launch Media Expo in Chennai was thus based on the strategic feedback and support of our key exhibitors, who have now communicated a sudden change in their strategies. It is not an easy decision, but one we feel we must make to avoid compromising on the scale and standard of a Messe Frankfurt exhibition.” Going forward, for its 40th grand edition in Mumbai, the organisers now intend to attract the target sectors from the south ensuring that exhibitors will have the opportunity to meet business prospects from this significant and important region. The organisers also believe that the rescheduled dates will benefit the exhibitors by bringing a larger and more specific but targeted participation from trade visitors and professionals when the industry can come together in Chennai. NOV-DEC ‘16 SIGN & P.O.P 41 NEWSWIRE In the meantime, the organisers call the recently concluded Delhi 2016 edition of Media Expo a success with record 12,336 visitors from across the country for more than 200 national & international exhibitors who put their latest on the anvil spread across 5,190 sq/m of space. Exhibitors looked busy discussing business deals with their respective potential buyers, while the platform so organised once again proved its worth offering something to all the visitors irrespective of their being first-timers or regular ones for diverse requirements in printing and signage solutions. NEWSWIRE-NATIONAL For these stories and more, see www.signandpop.com EFI Vutek adds versatility to ESP Technologies offerings Two significant investments into the latest superwide- and wide-format print technology from EFI have resulted in Kent, UK-based ESP Technologies group adopting LED inkjet graphics printing, giving the company greater versatility across different materials plus considerable savings in energy and running costs. The purchase of a 5-metre EFI Vutek GS5500lxr Pro roll-to-roll LED printer and a 3.2-metre Vutek GS3250lx Pro hybrid roll/flatbed LED printer earlier this year means that the company can take advantage of the best opportunities across many different production formats. NEWSWIRE Specialising in providing a vast range of printed materials for leading brands in retail, plus the event, exhibition and museum sectors, ‘ESP Technologies group also produces general display work for interior and exterior locations. Founded in 1993 as a high-end screenprinting company, ESP moved into superwide-format digital print seven years later with the purchase of one of the first Vutek 5300 5-metre, roll-fed platforms. Subsequent investments included a Vutek QS3200 printer which broadened the company’s capabilities into digital print with its ability to generate very high-quality work on rigid and flexible substrates. With growing demand for 5-metre applications as well as the need for high-quality multiple roll-fed jobs, ‘ESP Technologies group realised that its most efficient way forward was to invest in a new superwide-format printer. Because of its long-term relationship with EFI, the company chose the roll-to-roll Vutek LED printer as the natural successor to its earlier machines, and it made the decision to purchase a hybrid Vutek LED printer at the same time. This joint investment now enables the company to offer a full range of flexible and rigid applications, meeting its clients’ high-end expectations with precision colour matching across all materials. Both new machines also benefit from EFI’s LED ‘cool cure’ technology, which requires up to 82 per cent less energy - an ideal complement to ESP’s environmental ethic and desire to produce greener output. The common EFI Fiery digital front end workflow shared by the printers allows for fast and accurate throughput. Canon Open House attracts hundreds of printing professionals Canon Canada’s ‘Make Your Mark’ Open House held recently, at the Canon Creator Lab in downtown Toronto, saw creative professionals, designers, photographers, printers and the trade media gather to explore the latest wide-format technology from Canon – specifically the OEM’s flagship imagePrograf series of wide-format printers for the fine art and photography markets. Canon Canada’s Jean-Francois Drolet demonstrated the abilities of Canon’s wide-format technology. Live, close-up photos were taken of a model’s face and sent wirelessly to a Canon Image Prograf Pro-4000 Printer. Prints were output and attendees were able to see first-hand how the Pro-4000 reproduced the most intricate facial details, fine lines and skin tones. the gathering of professionals and specifiers were also explained the benefits of the various Canon devices showcased (along with samples from each printer alongside) – from its 12-colour model to its B&W wide-format printer. Drolet pointed out that the devices’ exceptionally low cost makes it affordable for professionals photographers, agencies and commercial printers. Canon’s newest launch is the Canon Océ PlotWave 550 monochrome printer aimed at the AEC, manufacturing, CAD and commercial printing sectors. It features B&W prints with sharp details, accurate curves and smooth grayscales. Its Océ Image Logic facilitates copying and scanning by compensating for wrinkles and paper folds on originals. One of Canon’s more recent releases is the 8-colour, 60” imagePrograf Pro-6000S for production signage and commercial photography that uses a new ink set to enhance reds, reduce graininess and improve dark areas. 42 SIGN & P.O.P NOV-DEC ‘16 NOV-DEC ‘16 SIGN & P.O.P 43 NEWSWIRE-INTERNATIONAL For these stories and more, see www.signandpop.com Epson to triple production of their PrecisionCore printheads Seiko Epson Corporation has plans to launch the construction of a new factory at its Hirooka Office in Shiojiri, Japan. The new factory, which is scheduled to begin operations in the first half of the 2018 fiscal year, is part of the company’s mid- to long-range strategic plans for its printing solutions (inkjet printer) business. The plant will produce state-ofthe-art Precision Core printheads, the core devices in Epson’s inkjet printers. Epson will conduct R&D and drive advances in production engineering and other areas at the facility, which, in the future, will roughly triple Epson’s current printhead production capacity. NEWSWIRE As both an R&D and production centre for core devices used in the printing solutions business, and the location of Epson’s inkjet printer planning and design functions, the Hirooka Office works closely with Epson’s production sites worldwide. It shares the advanced production technology and expertise it gains through the development and production of core devices with Epson’s overseas production sites to help maximize manufacturing capabilities across the Epson Group. The investment in the new factory is part of Epson’s plans to further reinforce its R&D and production platform through the 2020 fiscal year. Epson’s high-speed business inkjet printers produce sharp text and outstanding images at a fraction of the cost per print and energy consumption of laser printers. These quality and cost advantages are behind the steady annual growth in demand from the office market. High-capacity ink tank printers meet the needs of customers for low-cost prints with genuine Epson print quality. Initially launched in October 2010, sales of these products had reached as many as 15 million units worldwide as of June 2016. In the commercial and industrial sectors, an accelerating shift from traditional analog printing to digital printing solutions is expected to generate heavy demand for printers used for things such as signage, textiles and product labels. PrinterEvolution Launches T Series and D Series High Production Dye Sub Printers PrinterEvolution recently introduced two new high-speed dye sub digital textile printers. The latest in forward-thinking products, the T Series and D Series are the next evolution in textile printing with faster speeds and consistent, reliable high quality output for a wide range of applications. The T Series is solely dedicated to transfer sublimation and is available in three sizes: T1800 DS- 74” (1.8m); T2600 DS- 104” (2.6m); and T3200 DS- 126” (3.2m). Coupled with field-upgradable printhead configurations, the T Series can accommodate any size textile production facility looking for efficient direct to paper workflow. With speeds close to 2x faster than anything comparable on the market today, the T Series features Kyocera printheads that excel at fulfilling high volume industrial requirements and produce beautiful, rich results. Besides, being field upgradable, the T Series offers an optional jumbo paper roll, alleviating the need to switch out paper as often and enables sublimation to any substrate. The D Series of printers, in 74”, 104” and 126” sizes, boasts built-in efficiencies like an automatic turn-off control which will finish the curing cycle and shut off the calendar automatically when the printer is unattended, and a high capacity bulk ink system for continuous printing and high ink yields. A cork roller spreads material evenly across the platen while the dancer bar accommodates printing on stretchable fabrics like sports textiles and Power Stretch. A smart trough and sponge system allows users to print on open-weave products like mesh and flag without marking the back with ‘blow-by’ ink. The option of in-line cutting and a variety of printhead configurations produce beautiful images and high volume output on a consistent basis. 44 SIGN & P.O.P NOV-DEC ‘16 NOV-DEC ‘16 SIGN & P.O.P 45 NEWSWIRE-INTERNATIONAL For these stories and more, see www.signandpop.com Jetmark unveils Aurajet II photo-real eco-solvent printer Following the launch of the Colorjet Polo Turbo high speed banner printer and the Verve UV flatbed printer at Visual Impact back in September, Jetmark has launched Aurajet II, a photo-real eco-solvent printer to augment the company’s exclusive range of Colorjet printers. According to Craig Hornsey, Jetmark’s MD, this next-generation ecosolvent printer has a 1800mm wide print width and dual staggered print heads, capable of printing at up to 34sqm/hr. “That’s just the start of a very impressive specification list. No stone has been left unturned during the development of the Aurajet II, every aspect of the print process has been carefully examined using Colorjet’s unique 3E design philosophy – Economic, Efficient & Ecological – that we’ve used to accomplish the design of this outstandingly advanced printer.” NEWSWIRE Major features of the new printer include a durable structural architecture and robust build quality which ensures stability and rigidity during highspeed printing, and print features designed to collectively create the best possible print on the widest range of media types and weights. Besides, there’s an advanced feed & take-up system, vacuum-powered printing platen and 3-way heating system. The Aurajet Printheads are powered by Variable Drop Technology with 3-dot types, enabling images to be reproduced in photo-realistic quality with astounding smooth gradations and vivid colours. The printer heads have 8 channels comprising 180 nozzles each (1440), allowing incredible detail and sharpness. The heads are well protected with the aid of the Automatic Print Head Strike Detection and Warning System along with the Automatic Wiping System which clears excess ink and dust from the print head surface, reducing maintenance and downtime. Massivit 3D Records Double-Digit Sales of New Large Format 3D Printer Massivit 3D Printing Technologies announced, after being unveiled publicly for the first time at drupa, only a few months ago, sales of its new Massivit 1800 3D Printers have surpassed expectations and are now well into doublefigures worldwide. Inspiring creatives, as well as offering another dimension to print service providers, the ground-breaking 3D printing solution for large format visual communication applications removes the previous time and cost constraints of manual model making. It helps to drive profitable growth for print providers by enabling the production of eye-catching, 3D printed sign & display projects - beyond those that can be achieved with 2D printing devices. Following its global premier, the Massivit 1800, which can print models up to 1.8m/6ft high, has been exhibited with an array of visually-striking models, at six tradeshows in four continents. During that time, the system has been installed by customers in each corner of the globe. “Our experience coupled with the printer’s capabilities will change the print and display landscape and we’ve only just scratched the surface in terms of the possibilities achievable. What’s more, the support and collaboration we’ve received from Massivit 3D to ensure we realise the printer’s full potential, has been fantastic,” says Robert Grosso, Co-Owner of OMUS, which purchased the Massivit 1800 to meet a growing customer demand for super-size, high-quality visual communications within retail, staging, display, events and architectural design. “As an early adopter of the technology, we are combining our traditional 2D printing expertise to establish Stylo at the forefront of large-scale 3D printed models,” says Simon Olley, Owner of UK-based Stylo Graphics. “Our clients are blown-away with the ability to produce larger-thanlife, personalised 3D models. We can now work with them to realise their creative objectives while also propelling our business into exciting new markets.” 46 SIGN & P.O.P NOV-DEC ‘16 NEWSWIRE-INTERNATIONAL For these stories and more, see www.signandpop.com Industry leaders accumulate at SGI Dubai ‘Knowledge Series’ Industry leaders across the print, signage, graphic and imaging industries came together at the recently held ‘Knowledge Series’ organised by SGI Dubai on behalf of International Expo Consults (IEC), part of Falak Holding. The core objective of this event was to bring together professionals from across the industry for a thought provoking brainstorming session to discuss key challenges currently faced by the printing and signage industry and address solutions for the same. The potential of the printing and signage industry in the Middle East region was also touted to grow over the next coming years. The occasion featured leaders and thinkers from both within and outside the sector for thought provoking sessions at this specially conceptualized event. It is reported that the ‘Knowledge Series’ by SGI Dubai was well-received by the industry stalwarts such as Cannon Middle East, AGFA Graphics, Jacky’s Business Solutions, Flex-Europa ME, Giffin Graphics, Emirates Computers Co. LLC – Roland, Al Shabak General Trading, Heliozid OCE and Al Mahir Printing Equipment Trading. Comprising presentations, networking and brainstorming sessions; the ‘Knowledge Series’ encompassed discussions over key topics pertaining to the print and signage industry and SGI Dubai 2017. The session embraced areas that are relevant to the Middle Eastern market especially large format printing, 3D printing, digital signage, textile printing, amongst various trending topics that cater to the print and signage industry in the GCC. MEMS technology transforms the inkjet printhead markets Inkjet printing market is in transformation, and this is not a revolution, but evolution wherein the changes are largely contributed by MEMS, says the latest report unveiled by Yole Développement (Yole) on Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS). With a market reaching US$ 1 billion in 2021, the MEMS technology-based printhead is one of the most mature MEMS devices. “MEMS technology will create a new ecosystem including services and products around printing from manufacturing to dispensing and IoT,” asserts Jérôme Mouly, Technology & Market Analyst, Yole. This new Yole’s inkjet printhead report is in the process of gathering technology and market data collected during interviews with system and device manufacturers and equipment & materials suppliers. Under this new technology & market analysis, the consulting company proposes an overview of the MEMS inkjet printhead industry including applications trends, market quantification, list of key players and related market shares. Yole’s analysts detail the printhead industry ecosystem with a relevant competitive analysis and a detailed description of the supply chain. This report also includes a comprehensive technology roadmap. The report states that MEMS technology is one of the key factors fostering access to new applications and markets. Yole highlights for example the introduction of thin film PZT deposition processes for better control and higher resolution. Industrial companies are also offering better accuracy and scalability of MEMS dies for higher integration first and then to allow single pass printing for high quality and throughput. At the end, the use of semiconductor serial processes directly impacts the printhead price compared to conventional printhead allowing significant cost reduction. According to the report, MEMS printhead market will generate revenues combining flat sales coming from consumer market with relatively lower volume with high value printheads. From the technology side, emerging solutions will increase resolution, speed of ink to fire and suppress leadbased actuator materials to more and more environmental solutions. And companies will continue to invest in MEMS technologies using foundry services, to use the foundries’ technical knowledge and optimize manufacturing costs. NOV-DEC ‘16 SIGN & P.O.P 47 NEWSWIRE “The sign and graphics industry especially in the UAE, is growing at a rapid pace and there are several stakeholders in the industry who are looking up to the industry-thought leaders for direction and feedback. The ‘Knowledge Series’ proved to be an ideal platform to exchange views and to address the underlying challenges that were countered with solutions from our participants. Overall the event provided a holistic and scientific approach to discuss the current fad in the printing and signage industry,” said Mr. Sharif Rahman, CEO, IEC. Resource Guide R E S O U R C E GU I D E BALLOONS Balloons India 112A, Sant Nagar, East of Kailash, New Delhi-110065 Mob: 9350208628, 9871298916 Email: [email protected] Website: www.balloonsi.com BANNER STANDS/ROLL UPS Canable AD India B-86 Sector-2 DSIIDC Bawana Industrial Area, Delhi India Mob-9718194466,9818134466 [email protected] Oorja Kreation Old No-66 New No-153, Miller Rd, Kilpauk, Chennai-600010 Tel: 044-42662273, 42728202 Website: www.oorjaa.net Pashupati Enterprises 105-107 Gagandeep Building, Rajendra Place, New Delhi-110008. Tel: + 91 11 45078000, Mobile: +91 98110-87254 E mail: [email protected] [email protected] Web: www.grandtambu.com www.pashupatiad.com Sawhney Signage 2176, 1st floor, Rajguru Rd, Chuna Mandi Pahargunj, New Delhi-110055 Tel: 011-43595808 Mob: 9212516808 Email: [email protected] CNC ROUTERS Angel India Impex J-21, Udyog Nagar, Rohtak Road, Nangloi, New Delhi-110041 Email: [email protected] Mehta Cad Cam Systems Pvt. Ltd. 4&5 2nd Floor, Sumel Complex, Opp-GNFC Tower, NR-Tej Sarkhej, Gandhi Nagar Road, Ahmedabad -380059 Tel: 07926840551/2684553 Email: [email protected] Polyplast Corporation 114-C, Hall Bazar, Opp- Kairon Market Amritsar, Punjab-143001 Mob: 09814121348,9356172100 Email: [email protected] Suresh Indu Laser Unit -1, Sno-15, Arihant Marg, Sukhsagar Nagar, Katraj, Pune-411046 Tel: 020-26962062/26961708 Email: [email protected] Unique Sign 250, 1st Floor, Shivaji Market Pitampura, New Delhi-110088 48 SIGN & P.O.P NOV-DEC ‘16 Mob: 9811240030 Email: [email protected] DIGITAL PRINTING Aman Advertising Pvt. Ltd. Plot No-487/60, National Market Peeragarhi, New Delhi (India) S.C.F. 169 Second Floor, Sector 26, Grain Market Chandigarh-160026 Tel: +91-172-4611000, 91-11-45120820 Mob:9711130773 Prince Digi Graphics 37 A, Government Industrial Estate, Charkop, Kandiwali (West), Mumbai-400067 Tel: 022-28606117, 28696117 Mob: 9892233770 Email: [email protected] Vijas Digital India Pvt Ltd 279. New Ashirwad Ind. Estate No-5, Ram Mandir Road, Goregoan (west) Mumbai-400014 Tel: 022-56942573 ECO SOLVENT MEDIA P. V. Media God’s Gift, D Wing, CHPS Ltd., Shop No-12, N M Joshi Marg, Lower Parel (W), Mumbai Tel: 022-24933449, 24933451 Website:mediavisionindia.com Sun Sign & Technologies 207, Aradhana Bhawan Commercial Complex, Azadpur, New Delhi-110033 Tel: 011-47506050 Email: [email protected] Taneja Technocom D-52, Flatted Factory Complex, Jhandewalan, New Delhi-55 Mob: 9312236639, 9810747472 Email:[email protected] Taneja digital 116, DSIIDC Complex, Okhla Phase-I New Delhi Tel: 011-40508491/2/3 Website: www.inntan.com EXHIBITION DISPLAYS Canable Ad India B-86 Sector-2 DSIIDC Bawana Industrial Area Delhi India Mob-9718194466,9818134466 [email protected] Oorja Kreation Old No-66 New No-153, Miller Rd, Kilpauk, Chennai-600010 Tel: 044-42662273, 42728202 Website: www.oorjaa.net Pashupati Enterprises 105-107 Gagandeep Building, Rajendra Place, New Delhi-110008. Tel: + 91 11 45078000, Mobile: +91 98110-87254 E mail: [email protected] [email protected] Web: www.grandtambu.com www.pashupatiad.com Sawhney Signage 2176, 1st floor, Rajguru Rd, Chuna Mandi, Pahargunj, New Delhi-110055 Tel:011-43595808, Mob:9212516808 Email: [email protected] FLEX Pioneer Flex B46, Hosiery Complex, Phase II, Noida UP-201305, New Delhi India Tel: 0120- 4111113-14, Mob: 8586981749 Email: [email protected] Qrex Flex Pvt. Ltd. National Highway-8, Pipodara, Gujarat- 394110 Tel: 02621 292 121 Email: [email protected] SRF Block-C, Sector-45, Gurgoan, Haryana-122003 Tel: 0124-4354400 Sunflex Fabrics Pvt. ltd. National Highway-8, Near Timbadi Patiya, Behind Patidar Township, Morbi - 363641, Gujarat, India Mob:+919726922002 Email: [email protected] Sun Sign & Technologies 207, Aradhana Bhawan Commercial Complex, Azadpur, New Delhi-110033 Tel: 011-47506050 Email: [email protected] Southern Agencies 343/5, Ground Floor, Munoth Centre Triplicane High Road, Chennai-6000005 Ph.: 044-2859 1890, 044 2841 5592 Email: [email protected] INKS Daksh Enterprises 304-307, Vats Market, Pitampura Delhi-110034 (INDIA) Ph.: +91-11-45871014, +91-11-27020349 Mo.: +91-9911192205 Fax No.: +91-11-45871014 Email: [email protected] Web: www.dakshenterprises.com Fujifilm Sericol India Pvt. ltd. 10/11, B.U. Bhandari Industrial Estate, Sanaswadi Taluka Shirur, Pune-412208 Tel: 02137-392500 Mob: 09371234139 Jaysynth Dyestuff (India) Ltd. 301, Sumer Kendra, Pandurag Bhudhakar Marg, Worli, Mumbai-400018 Mob: 09990848585 Kinjal Digital Imaging Solution Pvt. Ltd. 806/A, 8th Floor/A Wall Street, Opp. Orient Club, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad-380006 Tel: 079-26460332 Mob: 09879266661 Email: [email protected] Rextone Industries Advent Ataria Office No-501, 5th Floor, Chincholi Bunder Rd., Off- S.V. Rd., Malad (West), Mumbai-400064 Tel: 022-28432415/28899154/167 Email: [email protected] Sun Sign & Technologies 207, Aradhana Bhawan Commercial Complex, Azadpur, New Delhi-110033 Tel: 011-47506050 Email: [email protected] LAMINATION MACHINES B&R Digitals A-66, Kailash Industrial Complex, Parksite, Vikroli (W), Mumbai-400079 Tel:022-25174148 Mob: 9819816522 Email: [email protected] Angel India Cad Cam Pvt Ltd J-21, Udyog Nagar, Rohtak Road, Nangloi New Delhi-110041 Tel-011--43397100 [email protected] Mehta Cad Cam Systems Pvt. Ltd. 4&5 2nd Floor, Sumel Complex, Opp-GNFC Tower, NR-Tej Sarkhej, Gandhi Nagar Road, Ahmedabad -380059 Tel: 07926840551/2684553 Email: [email protected] Unique Laser Engravers A/104, Sani Shopping Center, Opp. Rly. Station, Jogeshwari (W), Mumbai- 400102 Tel: +91 22 26789268 /26787772 Mob: 91-9892222900 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.uniquelaser.net www.siliconlaser.net LED MODULES Equinox Impex 205, Masjid Bander Rd., Mumbai- 400003 Tel: 022-2348319, 23444306 Email: [email protected] Website: www.equnoximpex.in Mono Sign Systems 28 (SF), Rajasthani Udyog Nagar, G.T. Karnal Rd., New Delhi-110033 Mob:09814121348, 9356172100 Email: [email protected] Plasto India Pvt ltd 18/14 Grnd. Floor Pusa Rd Karolbagh New Delhi-110005 Satyam Techno 2989/90, Gali Number 2, Aram Bagh, Chuna Mandi, Paharganj, New Delhi, Delhi 110055 Mob-9313066062 [email protected] Sun Sign & Technologies 207, Aradhana Bhawan Commercial Complex, Azadpur, New Delhi-110033 Tel: 011-47506050 Email: [email protected] Southern Agencies 343/5, Ground Floor, Munoth Centre Triplicane High Road, Chennai-6000005 Ph.: 044-2859 1890, 044 2841 5592 Email: [email protected] MULTI-COLOUR SCREEN PRINTING Vardhman Ad Print B-65, 1st Floor, Lawrence Road Industrial Area Delhi – 110035, INDIA Tel: +91-11-45583265 Mobile: +91-9136644551, 9810316468 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.vardhman93.com P.O.P. DISPLAYS Pashupati Enterprises 105-107 Gagandeep Building, Rajendra Place, New Delhi-110008. Tel: + 91 11 45078000, Mobile: +91 98110-87254 E mail: [email protected] [email protected] Web: www.grandtambu.com www.pashupatiad.com Vishal Associates Manek 21 Hardevi Society, Caves Road, Jogeshwari (East), Mumbai-400060 Tel: 022-28354940 Email: [email protected] Vision Display Pvt. ltd. Singh Estate, Rd No-1, Thakur Village, Kandivali (E), Mumbai-400101 Tel: 022-32032600/700, 32068768 Mob: 09819484847 Email: [email protected] Vijas Graphics Pvt. Ltd. Vijas House, C-1, Cama Estate Walbhat Rd., Goregoan (E), Mumbai-400063 Tel: 022-40683700 Email: [email protected] Website: www.vijasgroup.com PROMOTIONAL UMBRELLAS Pashupati Enterprises 105-107 Gagandeep Building, Rajendra Place, New Delhi-110008. Tel: + 91 11 45078000 Mobile: +91 98110-87254 E mail: [email protected] [email protected] Web: www.grandtambu.com www.pashupatiad.com SUBLIMATION PRODUCTS Daksh Enterprises 304-307, Vats Market, Pitampura Delhi-110034 (INDIA) Ph.: +91-11-45871014, +91-11-27020349 Mo.: +91-9911192205 Fax No.: +91-11-45871014 Email: [email protected] Web: www.dakshenterprises.com Mohan Impression (Presto) 4/1 R.B.C. Road, (Nr Mirnaliny Cinema Hall) Opp- Aditya Academy School Dumdum, Kolkata-700028 Tel: 033-25298578, 25798736 Website: www.prestowonders.com Rational Business Corporation (P) Ltd. N-10, Satyawati Nagar, Ashok Vihar-3 New Delhi-110052 Website: www.desmat.com SIGNAGE MACHINERY Angel India Cad Cam Pvt Ltd J-21, Udyog Nagar, Rohtak Road, Nangloi New Delhi-110041 Tel-011--43397100 [email protected] Apsom Technologies (I) Pvt. Ltd. 25, Sidhpura Industrial Estate, Gaiwadi, Off. S.V. Road, Goregaon (West), Mumbai – 400062. Tel: 022-40482482. Arrow Digitals Pvt. Ltd. 71/6-71/7 B-9 FF Rama Rd.New Delhi-110015 Tel-011-25192829,25192645 [email protected] Apsom Technologies (I) Pvt. Ltd. 12/36, Site IV, Sahibabad Industrial Area, Ghaziabad, U.P – 201010. Tel: 012-4261170 Astrojet Plot No-494, Udyog Kendra II Eccotech III Greater Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar, UP-201305 Mob: 8802105000 Email: [email protected] Britomatics No-102, Basement Maharani Plaza Ashram, Delhi-110014 Tel: 011-47210000, 47210001, 47210002 Website: www.indiasigns.com Caldron Graphics F-3/13, Okhla Ind. Area, Phase-I, New Delhi Tel: 011-40531888, 46576131 Email: [email protected] NOV-DEC ‘16 SIGN & P.O.P 49 R E S O U R C E GU I D E LASER ENGRAVING MACHINES Keith Electronics Pvt. Ltd. 429, Ansal Chamber-II, 6 Bikaji Cama Place, New Delhi-110066 Tel: 011-26170179/81 Tel-011-28752119 Mob-981041955 Polyplast Corporation 114-C, Hall Bazar, Opp- Kairon Market, Amritsar, Punjab- 143001 Mob: 09814121348, 9356172100 Email: [email protected] R E S O U R C E GU I D E Colorjet India Ltd. B-195, PHASE-II, Noida - 201305 Uttar Pradesh, India Tel: 91-120-2460413/2417774/4548195 Email: www.colorjetgroup.com Daksh Enterprises 304-307, Vats Market, Pitampura Delhi-110034 (INDIA) Ph.: +91-11-45871014, +91-11-27020349 Mo.: +91-9911192205 Fax No.: +91-11-45871014 Email: [email protected] Web: www.dakshenterprises.com Epson India 101-104 1st Floor 89 Hemkunt Chambers Nehru Place New Delhi-110019 Tel-011-46585444 Website-www.epson.co.in Fujifim India Unit No. 505 & 504, 349 Business Point, WE Highway, Andheri (East), Mumbai-400069, Tel: 022-42364074 Hewlett Packard India (P) Ltd. Tower D, 6th Floor, Global Business Park, MG Road, Gurgoan-122002 Tel: 0124-2566111 Infinity Digital Solution Pvt. Ltd. 5/7, Kirti Nagar Indl Area, New Delhi-110015 Tel: 011-25107345-46 Mob: 9811022325 Keith Electronics Pvt. Ltd. 429, Ansal Chamber –II, 6 Bikaji Cama Place, New Delhi-110066 Tel: 011-26170179/81 Macart Equipment Pvt. Ltd. 5, Krishna Kunj Building, 64/31 Erandwane Karve Rd., Pune-411004 Tel: 020-25440973 Mob: 8975758457 Website: www.macartworld.com Monotech Systems Limited C-206, Naraina Industrial Area Phase – 1 New Delhi – 110 028, India Tel: +91 11 4750 5613 Mob: +91 971 162 5962 Email: [email protected] Website: www.monotech.in, www. monotechinkjetsystems.in Negi Sign Systems & Supplies Co. 301 Shivam Chambers, Next to Sahara, S.V.Road, Goregaon West. Mumbai- 400104 022 – 61566000 Website: www.negisign.com Mail id: [email protected] Paras International 4-E, Madhav Complex, Opp- Raipur Building, Big Bazar, Nr Raipur Gate, Raipur Ahmedabad, Gujrat-380022 Tel: 079-25466294 Mob: 09825073543 Email: [email protected] 50 SIGN & P.O.P NOV-DEC ‘16 Siare Technologies Pvt. Ltd. 3, Maruthi Street, Ayappa Temple Cross, Subbayana Playa, Banaswadi Main Rd., Bengaluru -560043 Tel: 080-25420650/65956145 Southern Agencies 343/5, Ground Floor, Munoth Centre Triplicane High Road, Chennai-6000005 Ph.: 044-2859 1890, 044 2841 5592 Email: [email protected] UV Printers WZ-19E, Nagli Jalib, B-1 Block, Janakpuri, New Delhi-110058 Tel: 011-47312000, 25512203 Email: [email protected] Website: www.uvprinters.in SPARE PARTS Ace Infotex C-91, Vimalanth Society, Near Annapurna Mandir, Bapunagar, Ahmedabad Mob: 09377172561 Akshar Sign Technologies Drem Land Hsg B Wing, 4th Floor, Room No-42, New 120 Link Rd., Borivali (West), Mumbai-400092 Mob: 09321046488 Daksh Enterprises 304-307, Vats Market, Pitampura Delhi-110034 (INDIA) Ph.: +91-11-45871014, +91-11-27020349 Mo.: +91-9911192205 Fax No.: +91-11-45871014 Email: [email protected] Web: www.dakshenterprises.com Magson Printer Depot 71/7 A7 Rama Road, Kirti Nagar Industrial Area, Delhi-110015 Mob: 9810223538 Email: [email protected] UV FLATBED PRINTING Vardhman Ad Print B-65, 1st Floor, Lawrence Road Industrial Area Delhi – 110035, INDIA Tel: +91-11-45583265 Mobile: +91-9136644551, 9810316468 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.vardhman93.com UV PRINTING MACHINES Fujifim India Unit No. 505 & 504, 349 Business Point, WE Highway, Andheri (East), Mumbai-400069, Maharashtra, India. Tel: 022-42364074 Infinity Digital Solutions Private Limited No. 5/7, Kirti Nagar Industrial Area, Delhi - 110015, India Mob: 08588838357 Monotech Systems Limited C-206, Naraina Industrial Area Phase – 1, New Delhi – 110 028, India Tel: +91 11 4750 5613 Mob: +91 971 162 5962 Email: [email protected] Website: www.monotech.in, www. monotechinkjetsystems.in Satyakrity 7th Floor, Room No-713.4, Synagogue Street, Kolkata-700001, India Tel: 033-22424691, Mob: 09831277424 Email: [email protected] Website: www.satyakirty.com Siare Technologies 2, Ayappa Temple Cross, Subbiahna Palya Chikkabanaswadi, Main Rd., Bengaluru Tel: 080-25420650, 65956145 Email; [email protected] Website: www.siaretech.com UV Printers WZ-19E, Nagli Jalib, B-1 Block, Janakpuri, New Delhi-110058 Tel: 011-47312000, 25512203 Email: [email protected] Website: www.uvprinters.in VINYL CUTTING PLOTTERS Angel India Cad Cam Pvt Ltd J-21, Udyog Nagar, Rohtak Road, Nangloi New Delhi-110041 Tel-011--43397100 [email protected] Keith Electronics Pvt Ltd 429 Ansal Chamber -II 6 Bikaji cama Place New Delhi-110066 Tel-011-26170179/81 WALLPAPER MEDIA Atul Papers Pvt. Ltd. 93-95, Part of Ph-I HSIIDC Industrial Area, Kondali Sonepat, Haryana Tel; 0130-2370025 Email: [email protected] P. V. Media God’s Gift D Wing CHPS Ltd., Shop No-12, N.M. Joshi Marg, Lower Parel (W), Mumbai Tel: 022-24933449, 24933451 Website: mediavisionindia.com Gita & Company 205, Masjid Bander Rd., Mumbai-400003 Tel: 022-66347111, 23112800 Website: www.gcoindia.com Sun Sign & Technologies 207, Aradhana Bhawan Commercial Complex, Azadpur, New Delhi-110033 Tel: 011-47506050 Email: [email protected] NOV-DEC ‘16 SIGN & P.O.P 51 52 SIGN & P.O.P NOV-DEC ‘16