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Schober
USA, Cincinnati, announced
its second generation RFID machine
that now includes the ability
to read HF and UHF tags, has a
new tag dispenser with web tensioning
and a strategically placed start/stop
button. The RFID machine also
has an optional static discharge
protection package. This new technology
works with RFID transponders in
accordance with ISO specifications
in widths of 10 mm to 160 mm.
Pre-printed labels with widths
of 20 mm to 200 mm can be applied
at rates from 5,000 to 20,000
labels per hour. Call (513) 489-7393.
ECRM
Imaging Systems,
Tewksbury, Mass., recently introduced
an automated plate punching option
on the MAKO 4matic CTP at IPEX
2006. The company said this patent-pending
punch system was recently added
as an option to the automated,
full-featured 4-page CTP solution.
The punch system achieves precision
accuracy to within 10 microns
and allows plates to be punched
either in landscape or portrait
orientation and can also edge-register
by turning the punch option off.
The MAKO 4matic can accommodate
any plate size between 15.15-inches
by 11.4-inches and 25-inches by
36.5-inches. The largest format
provides space for oversized jobs
such as 6-page gatefolds. Call
(978) 851-0207.
Xitron,
Ann Arbor, Mich., announced an
upgrade to its Xenith workflow
that will enhance direct driver
support for Epson Ultrachrome
K3 printers including the 4800,
7800 and 9800 models. The new
6.04.3 release available for both
Xenith 4PDF and Xenith Extreme
users also includes enhancements
to preflighting with a new Enfocus
library and enhancements to client
software for both Macintosh and
Windows platforms. Call (734)
913-8080.
Suntower
Systems, Seattle, announced
the eighth major release of its
operation software package, Simple
Accounting for Forms Experts Enterprise
Edition (SAFE EE). The new version
includes MSOfficeXtensions that
allows users to print reports
and forms directly to an Excel
spreadsheet or Word Format; Combi-Scan
which automatically searches customer
quotes and vendor RFQs; Multi-Phase
Signaling that allows users to
save and recall all steps in jobs
with several production phases
for instant re-orders as well
as several other new features.
Call (206) 878-0578.
X-Rite
Inc., Tewksbury, Mass., unveiled
PlateScope, a dot measurement
and plate process control device
at IPEX 2006. PlateScope has integrated
QC Plate software that allows
manufacturers to profile their
platesetters, plates, presses
and paper types and automatically
generate the proper gain curves
and speed quality checks. It also
uses a patent-pending video system
that allows users to target the
areas they want to measure. Call
(978) 856-0972.
Spiral
Binding Company Inc., Totowa,
N.J., announced the introduction
of the Dibi 4255 Evolution Plus
One-Step Shrink System that seals
projects in high quality shrink-wrap,
keeping them clean and crisp.
The Dibi 4255 Evolution Plus has
a timed magnetic cover latch with
a clear chamber cover that allows
the operator to view the product
while shrinking it for quality
control. Sealing dimensions are
16.5-inches (width) by 21.5-inches
(length) by 10-inches (height)
with a maximum centerfold film
of 24 inches. Call (973) 256-0666.
Standard
Register, Dayton, Ohio, launched
SMARTworks QuickPrint, a web-based
solution that streamlines document
workflow and allows users to configure
both simple and complex print
jobs. Powered by SMARTworks, QuickPrint
helps organize and control business-critical
documents by printing them on-demand
and eliminating inventory and
obsolescence, according to the
company. Also, built-in approval
processes, usage and spend analysis
and pre-defined printing and finishing
options help users monitor, control
and define print spending decisions.
Call (800) 755-6405.
Yupo
Corporation, headquartered
in Tokyo, unveiled a new swatch
book to showcase its line of white,
smooth, waterproof and tear and
chemical resistant synthetic papers.
The threefold swatch book displays
Yupo’s new UV printable
grade that requires no primer
and its text, cover and translucent
grades in various weights. The
book also demonstrates the techniques
of Yupo’s synthetics including
die cutting, embossing, spot gloss
and varnishes. Call (888) USE-YUPO.
