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The Africa Print Polokwane Expo will feature live on-stand demonstrations, showcasing the future of print, and conducted by product experts from all the leading brands and companies. They will also advise you about the latest and most relevant products to help streamline and grow your business.

Grant Martin: Salesman By Default

In the ever-evolving world of print and document tech, Altron Document Solutions stands proud as a leading force, shaping the future of printing across Africa.

Key Trends Shaping The Print And Technology Landscape In 2025

The technology industry is in a continuous state of change driven by evolving consumer expectations and pressing global needs. Neil Colquhoun, President of Epson META-CW, discusses three transformative trends that will shape tomorrow’s technology solutions.

HEIDELBERG Showcasing Digital Ecosystem For End-To-End Production

Integrating industrial inkjet printing into a digital ecosystem is extremely important for the commercial market and the growth strategy of HEIDELBERG. The market launch of the Jetfire 50 B3 sheetfed inkjet system unveiled at drupa 2024, which benefits from a link to Prinect technology, is going according to plan. Customers in Switzerland will soon be the first to have their systems installed.

Choosing The Right Colour Can Help Build Brand Connections

Chocolatey brown Mocha Mousse has been named colour of the year for 2025 by colour specialist Pantone. John Blyth, Ricoh Graphic Communications, Ricoh Europe, discusses how colour can shape and influence the way we connect with a brand.

Color-Logic Releases Enhanced Design Solution

Color-Logic Text-FX is designed for creatives and graphic designers, enabling them to dramatically change the way text can be used in various design projects, including greeting cards, signage and posters.

X-Rite Announces New LED Light Booth

Building on 60 years of lighting innovation, X-Rite’s new Judge LED light booth incorporates advanced LED technology to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and help brands and suppliers to transition smoothly to LED-based colour assessments, maintaining quality without operational disruptions.

Durst And Koenig & Bauer Open Dedicated Hall For Hybrid Press

The VariJET 106, which runs 5500 B1 sheets per hour, combines the best of both worlds: digital inkjet and classic offset printing. A unique opportunity to see and test digital, offset and post-print production on a single site is now a reality with the opening in Radebeul, Germany, of a dedicated hall for the VariJET 106, the hybrid press for folding cartons jointly developed by Durst and Koenig & Bauer.

PrintVis Announces Partnership With CarbonQuota To Integrate Automated Carbon Footprint Calculations

Through this integration, PrintVis customers can now access instant carbon footprints for every print order via CarbonQuota’s market leading calculator.

Esko Packaging Software Achieves Quality Certification

Esko Pack Proof software accurately models the spot colour and expanded gamut ink systems used to print brand colours to deliver a contract proof that matches the final packaging. Pack Proof has become the first image processing software in the world to secure the prestigious Fogra55 certification for the Extended Colour Gamut printing process, offering ultimate confidence in colour matching.

Kodak Showcasing Printing Technology

Kodak will showcase the KODAK PROSPER 7000 Turbo Press printing with water-based KODAK EKTACOLOR inks in a roll-to-roll configuration with an unwinder and a rewinder designed and manufactured by the company. The PROSPER 7000 Turbo Press is the world’s fastest inkjet press, capable of printing at speeds of up to 410mpm (1345 fpm). Its three print modes — Turbo, Performance and Quality — enable printers to easily fine-tune optimal speed and quality balance for each job.

OnPrintShop Launches Update To Optimise Print Business Operations

OnPrintShop has released another version of its web-to-print solution with AI-enabled capabilities. Version 12.0 is the most advanced iteration to date and includes features that can double print business efficiency, enabling users to do more in less time.

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