FESPA Global Expo 2022 Draws to a Close on Upbeat Note

VHF Presents Innovative Tablet Control for Milling Machine from X Series: German mechanical engineering specialist vhf camfacture  AG has come up with a solution wherein the demand for user-friendly and future-oriented solutions is in sync with the control of machines—its new milling machine X. The new tablet control makes the operation of the X even more comfortable for users: with the robust tablet, the machine operator can select the numerous functions of the X clearly and smartly via touchscreen. The vhf app sets new standards with its extensive technical possibilities and its modern user experience, no matter whether it is about switching the vacuum table, managing the tool database, controlling the workpiece stops or approaching the workpiece zero point. The clear user interface enables fast and intuitive control. In this way, the tablet can be easily integrated into the demanding work environment and the conditions of a production environment. The machine operator has a full overview at all times in order to be able to produce efficiently.

SAi Launches Flexi 22 Software: SA International (SAi) has launched Flexi 22, a fully-updated and more powerful version of its highly-successful industry-acclaimed signmaking software. The new solution, the only all-in-one design, print and cut software for sign and print providers, is engineered to further increase productivity and workflow efficiencies for users and was demonstrated live for the first time at FESPA Global Print Expo. Users of the new Flexi 22 also benefit from the capability to leverage profitable new application opportunities more easily. For example, Flexi 22’s Direct-to-Film and Direct-to-Garment features simplify the design and production process to provide an easier path for those seeking to add tee shirt and other textile printing applications to their service offering.

Adobe PDF Print Engine 6 Expands Colour Horizon with Powerful New Features: Adobe has announced Adobe PDF Print Engine 6. Version 6 includes new features that will unleash the power of emerging technologies, standards and workflows. While commercial printing continues its recovery from the business impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, industrial printing continues its rapid growth with the development of innovative applications that harness the power of inkjet in new ways. The capabilities in PDF Print Engine 6 will empower all print segments, delivering exceptional print quality, maximum efficiency and increased automation with print-time decisions based on job intelligence, the company announced. PDF Print Engine 6 is optimised and updated to take advantage of the latest system hardware and imaging science. The new colour features will accelerate the adoption of spectral colours by brand owners, and increase market traction for single-inkset production workflows, driving both digital and analogue presses. Prepress operators can leverage and precisely control the full colour palette available on press, for vivid and accurate reproduction of corporate brand colours, graphics and images. The reduced switching overhead between jobs will save time and money, especially as average run-lengths continue to decline.

Adelco Launches New Dryers: Adelco has launched its new Pro-Cure SMART conveyor textile dryer, an upgraded version of the flagship dryer the Pro-Cure. This system is full of new ground-breaking features and advantages. The Pro-Cure SMART maintains all of the well-loved and cutting-edge features of the original Procure. The range is fully modular, available in five belt widths, and limitless oven lengths. Adelco has also introduced the new Adelco Dual SMART conveyor textile dryer, an updated version of the earlier high production Dual dryer. This dryer is jam-packed with new innovative features and benefits. This was the last of three products that Adelco has launched this year to commemorate the company’s 50th anniversary. Aldeco has taken the highly popular “Dual dryer – two dryers, one footprint” concept, with its separate heat chambers, airflow and exhaust for both the top and bottom belt, added valuable and ingenious features that will increase print quality for all textile ink systems and fabrics including transfers.

Felix Schoeller Group Launches Inks for Safe Clothes: The Felix Schoeller Group's first transfer film combines efficiency in production with central sustainability aspects and is, says the company, a first step on the way to a new transfer film portfolio. It comes from joint development with an experienced partner in the industry, Bleher Folientechnik. The optimised product structure of the biaxially oriented PET transfer is free of formaldehyde and chromium and certified according to the OEKO-TEX Standard 100, so it can also be used for sensitive textiles such as children's clothing. The special coating enables both hot and cold peel applications and is optimised against antistatic. The transfer film is suitable for use in all screen-printing processes with plastisol inks and is now available as TRANSFER film from the Felix Schoeller Group and as optimont TRM6 from Bleher.

A New Collaboration Between Inèdit and Transfertex: Inèdit Software and Transfertex have closed a strategic partnership that will allow users to buy designs online through the myTFX platform and pay only for the meters they print using neoStampa Rip Software in Digital Printers. The solution proposed by both companies is, what they claimed, a breakthrough in the process of acquiring designs. For the first time, it would be possible to purchase a design and print as many metres as you want, as many times as you want, and pay only for what you have produced. This collaboration comes at a crucial moment in the industry since the increase of metres printed digitally is closely related to customisation cost reduction and production proximity. Being able to print only what is going to be used is part of the ability of both companies to adapt to the environment, making it easier for customers to control and customise their production.

Sefar Enlarges Screen Printing Mesh Range: Sefar has enlarged its SEFAR PME screen printing mesh range with products featuring a larger open area. These new meshes were shown at FESPA 2022. The new Sefar Open Mesh fabrics are SEFAR PME 59/150-48Y PW and  SEFAR® PME 75/190-40W/Y PW. These mesh types are mainly used with water based ink systems where high ink volume and homogeneous ink coverage are required. The larger open mesh area also reduces ink drying in the meshes of the stencil. It has been reflected by the market that with the new SEFAR PME open mesh, screen printing process gets much more stable over longer runs, i.e. more prints can be made until the stencil needs to be cleaned. These results are achieved thanks to the mesh construction with finer Sefar yarn (less threads, thinner fabric). The outstanding characteristic SEFAR PME properties remain intact. The mesh surface is treated with the latest technologies to achieve good emulsion adhesion and very good ink release, which in turn leads to excellent printing results.