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Intec FB8000PRO

We are just one month out from PRINTING United – the most expansive, action-packed tradeshow event in the printing industry. Opening its doors in Dallas on October 23, vendors have lined up to showcase the latest solutions in commercial, apparel, wide-format, packaging, functional printing, in-plant printing, and more. If you’ve been following along, we’ve outlined five weeks’ worth of new technology that will be shown at PRINTING United. And there’s still so much more to come.

Here’s this week’s installation of news you can use when walking the show floor at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center:

Intec Printing Solutions is releasing its ColorCut auto-feed FB8000PRO flatbed cutter at PRINTING United in booth 12555. The Intec FB8000PRO digital cutting system enables affordable unattended, automated cutting for digital input production users. The Intec ColorCut FB8000 PRO enables users to stack their digitally printed jobs on to the FB8000PRO’s integrated auto-feeder. The in-line auto-feeder utilizes a pneumatic vacuum feed system to deliver the cutting jobs on to the FB8000PRO continuous feed cutting belt, where each sheet in brought into register using a high-resolution CCD camera.

Verseidag Ultra Heavy Knit

Verseidag US is announcing that its new Ultra Heavy Knit, UHK9TDS will be shown at PRINTING United in booth 9557. This 9oz Ultra Heavy knit fabric is created specifically for dye-sub Transfer vehicles and is made for manufacturers who specialize in Exhibits and Trade shows where more opacity is needed while maintaining stretch.  This fabric passes NFPA 701 Sm Scale and CA Title 19.  See this new product, and other dye sub transfer materials at the show.

swissQprint karibu

There are plenty of roll to roll printers around, but swissQprint’s Karibu seems to be unique among them. This new printer has its debut at the PRINTING United in booth 8845. The Light Box is located conveniently right next to the printing area for immediate quality control of backlits. The fully integrated Mesh Kit makes full bleed and mesh printing a clean business. The dual roll option doubles productivity by processing two rolls parallel. And, a new output software enables adjustment post RIP.

GravoTech WeLase

The WeLase is an all new, all-in-one laser engraving station by Gravograph (Booth 400). No assembly is required. Users can simply unpack it and start engraving. The WeLast can handle text, vector files, drawings, or photos. Four laser technologies are offered (Green, Fiber, Hybrid, and CO2), for use on a variety of materials. The sleek and compact design allows for easy integration into many different environments. Three transparent viewing windows allow users to see the laser in action. This product is ideal for awards, packaging, signs, and more.

Registration for PRINTING United is available online at: www.printingunited.com. If you are exhibiting and have not yet submitted your show news, please send that to: dgustavson@napco.com.