Digital Printing-Wide Format - Flatbed

Wide-format printing is always a popular topic at the Association of College and University Printers conference. Here’s a look back at some of the sessions.

Lindenmeyr Munroe decided to host an open house and meet-and-greet for its European partners at its Wide-Format Experience Center in Trenton, New Jersey. However, as the facility's first public event in years, it turned into something much different than expected.

The Agfa-Gevaert Group announced that it will acquire Inca Digital Printers, subject to meeting and obtaining customary conditions and approvals. The acquisition strengthens Agfa’s position in high-speed digital printing and brings an additional focus on packaging printing markets.

Choosing the right cutting and routing equipment — and the right automation tools — can greatly improve your in-plant’s efficiency.

PRINTING United Alliance released the first glimpse of the 2022 Wide-format Summit event program. The Wide-format Summit is taking place July 25-27 at the PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

In March I flew to Kansas City for the judging of the In-Print 2022 contest. Though overall entries were down, wide-format inkjet entries remained strong. That's in line with new IPI research, which shows that 81% of in-plants provide wide-format printing services, up from 77% two years ago.

When Gary Warren got wind of a major, multi-phase project that entailed repurposing Fayetteville State University’s library, the in-plant stepped in to produce and install the graphics for this project.

The X-98 takes Xante's proven UV print technology to the next level with a larger bed size, doubling the size of its other flatbed UV products.

The 330 Series incorporates “Mimaki Weaving Dot Technology,” a printing technology that changes the order of ink droplet placement depending on printing conditions. This suppresses the unexpected occurrence of streaks or uneven printing.

Wide-format printers view 2022 with a mix of optimism and realism. They expect to grow and see opportunity in a broad range of products. But they also expect supply shortages and labor shortages.