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November 2008

PIA/GATF Announces 2009 Officers and Board (.doc) (.pdf)( Kaufman .jpg)( Gibson .jpg)( Green .jpg)( Lawton .jpg)( Slager .jpg)( Keene .jpg)
The Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) is pleased to announce the installation of its 2009 Officers and Board of Directors
November 17, 2008
PIA/GATF's Dr. Mark Bohan is Elected to the CIP4 Advisory Board (.doc) (.pdf)( Photo .jpg)( CIP4 Logo .jpg)
The Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) is proud to announce the election of its Vice President, Research and Technology, Dr. Mark Bohan, to the international Cooperation for the Integration of the Processes in Prepress, Press and Postpress (CIP4) Organization's Advisory Board,
November 14, 2008
Finch Earns SFI Chain-Of-Custody Certification (.doc) (.pdf)
With a steadfast, feet-in-the-forest commitment to environmental protections, Finch Paper, a fully-integrated manufacturer of conventional and digital printing papers, announces that it has received the Chain-of-Custody (CoC) certification to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI Inc.)
November 14, 2008
New PIA/GATFPress Handbook Guides Readers to Optimal Color Reproduction (.doc) (.pdf)( Photo .jpg)
PIA/GATFPress is pleased to announce the release of a brand new, informative resource on the topic of color management: Color Management Handbook: A Practical Guide, by Dr Richard M. Adams II, Dr. Abbay Sharma, and Josepsh J. Suffoletto
November 12, 2008
HumanEyes' New Producer3D Receives "Worth-a-Look" recognition at Graph Expo 2008 (.doc) (.pdf)
Graph Expo 2008's most compelling products and services, as selected by a panel of 16 leading industry consultants and trade magazine editors
November 11, 2008
World-Renowned Photographic Pioneer, Stephen Johnson, to Keynote PIA/GATF's 10th Annual Color Management Conference (.doc) (.pdf)( Photo .jpg)
Author of numerous books is also featured in major publications in including LIFE and American Photographer; Johnson to speak to digital photography's place in the print production process
November 11, 2008
PIA/GATF Analyzes Election Impact on Printing Industry's Advocacy Agenda, Guides Printers through Political Uncertainty (.doc) (.pdf)
Get an inside look at President-elect Barack Obama's legislative agenda and how it will impact printers at the January 27 webinar, What an Obama Administration & 111th Congress Means for Printers, presented by Printing Industries of America, Inc./Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF)
November 6, 2008
2009 Graphic Arts Leaders of the Americas (GALA) Recipient for North America Named by Printing Association of Florida (.doc) (.pdf)( Photo .jpg)
Hans H. Wegner to be Honored at the 25th GALA Award Banquet and Reception
November 6, 2008
Finch Paper's New Website Reflects Its Easy-To-Do Business Style (.doc) (.pdf)( Screen Capture .jpg)
Info on fast-growing uncoated paper portfolio now easier to find for digital printers, corporate buyers, designers, agencies, and merchants
November 5, 2008

October 2008

PIA/GATF Launches Web2Print Test Drive Center for Printers (.doc) (.pdf)(Photo .jpg)
One-Stop, Direct Access to Over 60 Web2Print Suppliers to Printers is Web-Based; Includes All W2P-Related Links and Resources, Tools to Match Printers & Solutions
October 30, 2008
Patrick Henry Named 2008 Tom McMillan Award Winner for Editorial Excellence (.doc) (.pdf)
McMillan Award Now in its 10th Year
October 28, 2008
PerfectProof Strengthens Position in North America (.doc) (.pdf)
Distribution by Pilot Marketing brings increased support for resellers and end-users
October 27, 2008
Enfocus and Alwan Unveil Powerful Industry-First: PDF Standardizer (.doc) (.pdf)
A powerful automation, preflight & color application for unparalleled quality assurance and guaranteed ISO 12647 and 15930 compliance
October 27, 2008
2009 PIA/GATF Presidents Conference Tackles Tough Issues Facing Printers (.doc) (.pdf)
The 2009 Presidents Conference scheduled for March 1-5, 2009 at the Omni Orlando Resort in ChampionsGate, Florida tackles the tough issues printers are facing
October 27, 2008
ICS Transforms Monitor Proofing Landscape Again with the Latest Remote Director (.doc) (.pdf)
New developments include light booth communication for simultaneous, collaborative review of soft copy proofs
October 27, 2008
Leading Graphic Arts Companies Choose Industry Leader ICS' Remote Director for Monitor Proofing Solutions (.doc) (.pdf)
Highly automated, flexible technology speeds job cycles
October 27, 2008
JUST Normlicht and ICS Partner in Industry's First Collaborative, Simultaneous, Hard & Soft Proofing Solution (.doc) (.pdf)
ICS Remote Director Automatically & Continuously Calibrates Color and Luminance Across Devices, Including JUST Normlicht Viewing Stations, in Real-Time
October 27, 2008
Package Printing Powerhouse Bemis Says That Color Accuracy & Major Savings Make Monitor Proofing with Remote Director Inevitable (.doc) (.pdf)
Remote Director from Integrated Color Solutions (ICS) has been selected by Bemis, the largest flexible packaging company in the Americas, to further automate its proofing process.
October 27, 2008
Xanté FastCards New Scan Version Now Available (.doc) (.pdf)
Affordable, Easy-To-Use Printing System Produces High Resolution, Full-Color Business Cards on Heavy Stock -- In Just Minutes!; Features Now Even Faster User-Friendly Interface Based on Customer Feedback
October 27, 2008
Xanté Ilumina 3D Makes North American Debut at Graph Expo 2008: Affordable Specialty Printing on Lenticular Lens (.doc) (.pdf)
Xanté unveils Next Addition to Ilumina Digital Color Press Series with Direct to Lens Digital Printing Capability - for under $25K USD
October 27, 2008
Xanté Ilumina Digital Envelope Press+ Unveiled at Graph Expo (.doc) (.pdf)
Transpromo Opportunity Priced For All Printers; Fast and Easy Digital Color Envelope Printing, Including Window Envelopes; Prints Up to 60 Full-Color #10 Envelopes per minute; 500 Piece Duplex Input Capacity
October 27, 2008
Xanté PlateMaker 5 XL Large Format CTP System Debuts at Graph Expo (.doc) (.pdf)
16-UP Process-Free and Cheimcal-Free, Affordable Polyester CTP System Produces Press-Ready Plates in One Minute
October 27, 2008
NEC Display Solutions and ICS Monitor Proofing Combination Earn SWOP Certification (.doc) (.pdf)
NEC Display Solutions and Integrated Color Solutions (ICS) are proud to announce that the use of Remote Director monitor proofing with select NEC Display 26- and 30-inch LCD monitors have been certified according to the SWOP Proofing System Certification Program.
October 27, 2008
PIA/GATF Debuts Conference To Help Companies Navigate Industry Changes (.doc) (.pdf)
The first ever Converge Conference: Variable Data, Web Services, and Cross-Media drew some of the industry's most progressive companies to Phoenix last month
October 22, 2008
PAF Elects Art Abbott as Chairman of Board of Directors (.doc) (.pdf)
The Printing Association of Florida (PAF) is pleased to announce the election of Art Abbott, President of Abbott Printing Co. of Maitland, Fla., as Chairman of the PAF Board of Directors
October 22, 2008
Xanté PrintPlanet Forum Launches (.doc) (.pdf)
The new forum will provide opportunities for open discussion on Xanté products, technical tips, and upcoming news.
October 22, 2008
Callas Software Opens Up A New Way To Increase Productivity At Graph Expo (.doc) (.pdf)
New pdfToolbox Server 4 version further extends automated PDF manipulation capabilities
October 21, 2008
2008 Berber Award Honors Ara Izquierdo Of PIASC (.doc) (.pdf)
The Ben Franklin Society, an honor society to the Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF), is very pleased to announce that the 2008 Naomi Berber Memorial Award recipient is Ara Izquierdo of the Printing Industries Association, Inc. of Southern California (PIASC)
October 20, 2008
Elpical Debuts in North America and Appoints Tools4Media As Reseller (.doc) (.pdf)
Elpical continues to strengthen its commitment to high quality
October 16, 2008
HumanEyes Announces Worldwide Sales Cooperation with Océ (.doc) (.pdf)
HumanEyes Technologies announces a cooperation in which Océ will promote HumanEyes lenticular workflow solutions with its Océ Arizona 250 GT and newly released Océ Arizona 350 GT UV flatbed inkjet printers worldwide
October 16, 2008
New Edition of Printing Estimating Explores Digital Media (.doc) (.pdf)
PIA/GATF is pleased to announce the release of Printing Estimating: Costing and Pricing Print and Digital Media - a complete, up-to-date, how-to-guide for estimating, costing, and pricing print and digital media
October 15, 2008
Alwan Color Expertise Showcases Award-Winning Technology at Graph Expo - Crossroads Exhibit 5463 (.doc) (.pdf)
Alwan CMYK Optimizer Intertech 2008 award-winning technology now available as a Switch configurator
October 14, 2008
HumanEyes' New Producer 3D Lenticular Workflow Solution Featured Throughout SGIA & Graph Expo 2008 (.doc) (.pdf)
Alternative Revenue Source for Creatives & Printers Gaining Popularity Among Print Buyers and Agencies
October 13, 2008
JDF User Group to Hold Next Meeting at Cox Target Media, One of the World's Most Automated Printing Plants (.doc) (.pdf)
The JDF User Group will hold its next meeting at Cox Target Media in Largo, FL on November 18-19, 2008.
October 13, 2008
Xanté Showcases Complete Range of Solutions for Small to Mid-Sized Printers at Graph Expo (.doc) (.pdf)
Xanté is fast becoming the hero of small and midsize prepress and print shops needing competitive, state-of-the-art technology at practical price points
October 13, 2008
2008 PIA/GATF Ratios Show Printing Industry Profits Decreasing 0.3% (.doc) (.pdf)
Printing industry profits decreased slightly over the past year according to the recently completed 2008 PIA/GATF Ratios reports.
October 8, 2008
PIA/GATF Call For Nominations William D. Schaeffer Environmental Award (.doc) (.pdf)
Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) is seeking to honor an individual who has unselfishly made significant contributions toward environmentally-sound practices in the printing industry.
October 6, 2008
Callas Software Provides Practical Tools That Extend The Use Of Metadata In PDFs (.doc) (.pdf)
In its strategy to continuously extend the capabilities of PDF in print production and document management environments, callas software announces an innovative way to view, manage and extract all metadata embedded in PDF files.
October 2, 2008

September 2008

Call for Nominations: Robert F. Reed Technology Medal (.doc) (.pdf)
Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) is seeking to honor an outstanding engineer, scientist, or researcher in the printing industry.
September 30, 2008
Michael Riordan of Rochester Institute of Technology Receives the 2008 PGSF Educator of the Year Award (.doc) (.pdf)
Michael Riordan, Professor and Co-Director for Open Publishing Lab (OPL) Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Rochester, New York, has been named the sixth recipient of the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) Educator of the Year Award.
September 29, 2008
PIA/GATF Announces Education Awards of Excellence Recipient, Industry Category (.doc) (.pdf)
Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) has named Mark Barbour the industry recipient of its 2008 Education Award of Excellence.
September 26, 2008
JWT's Laura Selfridge is Elected to Xinet Users Group Board of Directors (.doc) (.pdf)
Laura Selfridge, Global Operations Director for advertising agency JWT, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Xinet Users Group (XUG).
September 26, 2008
PIA/GATF Re-Assigns Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming Territory (.doc) (.pdf)
Printing Industries of America and The Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) has re-assigned its Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming territories to PIA Inc. of Arizona (PIAZ) following the disaffiliation earlier this summer of Printing and Imaging Association of the Mountatin States (PIAMS).
September 24, 2008
New SpectroDens Highlights Advantages of Measuring Color with Techkon Instruments (.doc) (.pdf)
Unparalled speed and precision; Solid state engineering means no moving parts; New features include seamless G7 integration, individual ink zone trending data, immediate CMYK conversion data, high contrast LCD backlit display; Optional Color Checker including software and tiles.
September 24, 2008
Finch Uncoated Digital Papers Now Made with 10% Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber (.doc) (.pdf)
Top performing paper for HP Indigo is among three Finch Papers to get recycled.
September 23, 2008
PIA/GATF Announces Education Award of Excellence Recipient, Academic Category (.doc) (.pdf)
Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) has named William Delgado as the academic educator recipient, 2008 Education Awards of Excellence.
September 23, 2008
Celebrated Pulitzer Prize Winning Humor Columnist and Author, Dave Barry, to Speak at Graphics of the Americas 2009 (.doc) (.pdf)
World-renowned satirist pays tribute to the written word with his special brand of candor.
September 18, 2008
Calls Nor Nominations: Lewis Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award (.doc) (.pdf)
Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) is seeking to honor a business leader who has gone far beyond standard obligations to become a significant force in the graphic arts industry.
September 17, 2008
TECHKON USA Retains Helene Smith Public Relations (.doc) (.pdf)
Measurement Technology Firm Engages Publishing Technology Communications Specialists.
September 11, 2008
Printing Association of Florida Announces Executive Appointments (.doc) (.pdf)
The Printing Association of Florida (PAF) is pleased to announce the addition of two well-experienced professionals to its team, Kathryn Stuart recently joined the organization as its new Education, Event and Programs Manager, while Monica Turner joined as Director of Communications.
September 11, 2008
Finch Paper Appoints Three Industry Veterans to Manage U.S. Sales of Digital Uncoated Line (.doc) (.pdf)
"Paul Lukaszewski, Kyle Prince, and J.P. Thomas bring valuable experience and contacts to Finch." - Anthony McDowell, vice president of sales and marketing, Finch Paper.
September 2, 2008
Xanté Celebrates More than a Decade of Serving Flexo and Converting Printers at Labelexpo Americas 2008 (.doc) (.pdf)
For over a decade, Xanté (and the former RIPit) has been a mainstay among flexo and converting printers.
September 2, 2008
HumanEyes Appoints Shahar Bin-Nun to Vice President Sales, Worldwide (.doc) (.pdf)
The leader in commercial-quality lenticular and 3D software development, HumanEyes Technologies, has appointed Shahar Bin-Nun to the position of Vice President of Sales, Worldwide.
September 2, 2008

August 2008

The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership Opens Application Process for SGP Printers (.doc) (.pdf)
Registered printers will be listed on a registry for print buyers and customers to use when searching for sustainable green printers.
August 28, 2008
Last Call for Papers Announced for TAGA's Annual Technical Conference (.doc) (.pdf)
The Technical Association of the Graphic Arts (TAGA) is making its final call for paper's for the 61st Annual Technical Conference.
August 21, 2008
New Scholarship Named in Honor of Brian W. Gill Announced at PSGF (.doc) (.pdf)
The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PSGF) is pleased to announce that a new scholarship has been named in honor of industry veteran Brian W. Gill.
August 19, 2008
Newest, Free PDF/X Workflow Specifications v4 Released by the Ghent Workgroup (.doc) (.pdf)
Acrobat 9, including New Universal Preflight, is Supported.
August 18, 2008
Package Printing, 2nd Edition Explores New and Expanded Subjects (.doc) (.pdf)
PIA/GATFPress is pleased to announce the release of the second edition of Package Printing by Dr. Nelson R. Eldred.
August 13, 2008
59th Annual Premier Print "Benny" Awards Recognize Print Communications Excellence (.doc) (.pdf)
Elegant Chicago Evening Gala and Gallery of Winners Event Celebrating World's Largest Most Prestigious Graphic Arts Award is Planned for October 26, 2008.
August 15, 2008
The World's Premier Education & Networking Conference for Color, PIA/GATF's Color Management Conference, Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Special Retrospective (.doc) (.pdf)
PIA/GATF will host a special general seminar session, "Color Management 10 Years Back and 10 Years Forward--How Times Have Changed," at the 2008 PIT/GATF CMC.
August 12, 2008

July 2008

Southern California Graphics Cites "Dramatic Results" after Integrating ICS Remote Director with MediaBank System (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
CUTS NUMBER OF HARD PROOFS IN HALF -- DELIVERS TIME AND COST SAVINGS FOR MAJOR DESIGN AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY CLIENTS.
July 29, 2008
Graphics of the Americas 2009 Brings Back Full Spanish-Language Conference Program (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Tight Focus Emphasizes Information and Strategies for Success.
July 28, 2008
2008 INTERTECH™ TECHNOLOGY AWARD RECIPIENTS DETAILED INFORMATION NOW AVAILABLE (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) is pleased to present detailed information on the 2008 PIA/GATF InterTech™ Technology Award recipients.
July 23, 2008
Alwan Color Expertise Receives 2008 PIA/GATF InterTech™ Technology Award for Dynamic DeviceLinks™ Color Technology(.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Alwan Color Expertise is proud to announce that its Dynamic DeviceLinks™ technology is a recipient of a 2008 PIA/GATF (Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation) InterTech™ Technology Award.
July 23, 2008
Alpha 7 is new primary dealer for Xanté in the Netherlands(.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
At drupa, Xanté Europe and Alpha 7 closed an agreement for sale, service and maintenance of the Xanté products line (with the exception of the VM platesetters) in the Netherlands.
July 22, 2008
Finch Paper Retains Helene Smith Public Relations(.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Finch Paper, LLC and Helene Smith Public Relations & Marketing Communications (HSPR) today announce that HSPR is representing Finch in supporting its premium uncoated paper products.
July 21, 2008
Ghent PDF Workgroup Entering 7th Year with Newly-Elected Officers & Revamped Website: www.gwg.org (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
International Best Practices Organization Gives Printers, Prepress & Designers Easier & Faster Access to Free Specifications & Resources.
July 21, 2008
PIA/GATF ANNOUNCES 2008 INTERTECH™ TECHNOLOGY AWARD RECIPIENTS (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2008 InterTech™ Technology Awards.
July 16, 2008
callas pdfToolbox 4 now available (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Fourth generation of pdfToolbox extends its reach into prepress and non-prepress applications.
July 16, 2008
Reflex Printed Plastics wins IAPHC “Best of the Best” Lenticular Award (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Reflex is one of 6 HumanEyes customers, out of 19 lenticular entrants worldwide, recognized in the IAPHC International Gallery of Excellence.
July 15, 2008
The PIA/GATF Digital Printing Council Announces Inkjet! by Frank Romano (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Groundbreaking, comprehensive book from PIA/GATF Press is definitive industry resource.
July 14, 2008
PIA/GATF Center for Lean Practices Proves to Offer Quantifiable Results for Printers (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
In 2007, the Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) formed the Center for Lean Practices to assist the graphic communications industry with the implementation of Lean Manufacturing.
July 10, 2008
Graphics of the Americas Announces the Addition of Executive Sales & Operations Staff to Support Exhibitors (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
GOA, Now Over 50% Sold for 2009, is in Expansion Mode.
July 1, 2008

June 2008

HumanEyes Sets the Future Vision for Lenticular Printing at drupa (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Leading lenticular 3D software developer, HumanEyes Technologies, has declared drupa a resounding success with a record number of leads and sales taken during the show.
June 30, 2008
PIA/GATF Mourns Passing of Tom Destree, Long-time PIA/GATF Editor in Chief (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
PIA/GATF sadly reports that its long-time editor, Tom Destree, passed away suddenly on Monday at his home in Castle Shannon, PA.
June 25, 2008
Graphics of the Americas’ George Ryan Announces Call for Speakers (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Graphics of the Americas 2009 is opening its call for speakers to participate in the 34th annual event being held February 26–28, 2009 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, PAF President George Ryan said today.
June 24, 2008
Xanté Reports Successful drupa (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Xanté announces today that at the conclusion of drupa, the largest graphic communications trade show in the world, it has exceeded its aggressive sales goals by 70%.
June 23, 2008
Adobe® once again chooses callas preflight technology (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Next generation quality control provides support for latest PDF standards and introduces Ghent PDF Workgroup "Universal Proof of Preflight" support in Adobe® Acrobat® 9.
June 11, 2008
Publishing Giant H. Bauer Selects Remote Director Monitor Proofing (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Announcement Closely Follows Schawk Digital Solutions' Decision to Integrate Remote Director with BLUE, Schawk's Software Suite.
June 6, 2008
David Watson, industry visionary and founder of Ultimate Technographics, passes away at drupa (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
With great regret Ultimate announces the loss of its president and founder, David Watson. David passed away after having a serious heart attack.
June 2, 2008

May 2008

Xanté PlateMaker 5 XL Large Format CTP System Concept on Display at drupa (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
16-Up Process-Free and Chemical-Free, Affordable Polyester CTP System Produces Press-Ready Plates in ~ One Minute.
May 30, 2008
NiXPS demonstrates full flexibility for digital print workflows at drupa 20 (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
NiXPS, pioneer in delivering cross-platform XPS solutions, is showing how to implement a fully flexible workflow for digital print production at drupa. Next to the latest versions of it's products NiXPS View and NiXPS Edit, NiXPS is showing how easy it is for other vendors to implement XPS support based on its powerful viewing and editing technology.
May 29, 2008
Xanté to Demonstrate OpenRIP PDF Workflow with Support for New Adobe PDF Print Engine 2 at drupa (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Long-term Partnership with Adobe Yields Major Benefits to Xanté Customers.
May 29, 2008
The Ghent PDF Workgroup Presents at Drupa 2008 (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
The Ghent PDF Workgroup (GWG), will continue its educational outreach at drupa 2008, the largest printing event in the world taking place May 29 to June 11 in Dusseldorf, Germany.
May 29, 2008
Xanté Ilumina 3D Debuts at drupa: Affordable Specialty Printing on Lenticular Lens (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Xanté Unveils Next Addition to Ilumina Digital Color Press Series with Direct to Lens Digital Printing Capability.
May 28, 2008
ICS Sets New Bar for Monitor Proofing at drupa 2008 (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Offers the Most Advanced Set of Capabilities in the Industry.
May 27, 2008
HumanEyes and Océ Display Graphics Systems to Demonstrate Natural Synergy in Live Lenticular Printing at drupa 2008 (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Leading lenticular 3D software developer, HumanEyes, is teaming up with Océ Display Graphics Systems to offer live demonstrations of lenticular printing in combination with an Océ Arizona® 250 GT flatbed printer, at drupa on the Océ stand (A44, Hall 6), throughout the show.
May 27, 2008
HumanEyes and Océ Display Graphics Systems to Demonstrate Natural Synergy in Live Lenticular Printing at drupa 2008 (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Leading lenticular 3D software developer, HumanEyes, is teaming up with Océ Display Graphics Systems to offer live demonstrations of lenticular printing in combination with an Océ Arizona® 250 GT flatbed printer, at drupa on the Océ stand (A44, Hall 6), throughout the show.
May 27, 2008
callas software to demonstrate major productivity enhancements for PDF-based print production at drupa 2008 (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Technology preview of callas pdfToolbox 4 will reveal the most complete, all-in-one print production toolset.
May 22, 2008
3D & Special Effects Lenticular Printing on Fujifilm, HP, KBA & Océ Planned for drupa 2008, Courtesy of Pacur’s LenstarTM Lenses & HumanEyes Software (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Lenticular production for point-of-purchase materials, signage, packaging and more is poised to be a crowd-pleaser at the upcoming drupa 2008 exposition in Dusseldorf.
May 22, 2008
ICS Radically Changes Proofing with Move to the World’s Most Powerful Processing Platform (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
New Remote Director is Spectrally-Based; Delivers Long List of Unprecedented Advantages to Commercial and Package Printers, Publishers, and Prepress Professionals.
May 21, 2008
HumanEyes Technologies Challenges Visitors to 'Print Out of the Box' at drupa 2008(.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Leading lenticular 3D software developer, HumanEyes Technologies, today discloses the extensive range of revolutionary new tools and features that will be embedded in its new Producer³D lenticular workflow solution, to be launched at DRUPA 2008.
May 20, 2008
LIVE FROM DRUPA: FRANK ROMANO ON INKJET WEBINAR BROUGHT TO YOU BY PIA/GATF (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
On June 4 from 1:00 pm - 2 p.m. EDT, PIA/GATF will present its first webinar broadcast from a live event—drupa. Frank Romano will lead the webinar, entitled “Inkjet Will Revolutionize Your Business,” from the trade show in Düsseldorf, Germany.
May 20, 2008
Xanté Unveils OpenRIP Flexo 7.0, Bringing Major Innovations to Flexo Workflow Software (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Xanté, a leader in automated prepress solutions designed for flexo and label printers, raises the bar for affordable flexography workflow software with the debut of OpenRIP® Flexo 7.0 Professional.
May 20, 2008
Special HSPR Message: Our clients at drupa 2008 SPOTLIGHT: ALWAN COLOR EXPERTISE! (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
This is a no-brainer. Once you "get" what Alwan does, you'll decide, as we have, that it will probably end up inside every graphic arts operation in the world.
May 15, 2008
2008 Elpical demonstrates next generation of automatic image enhancement products at Drupa 2008(.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Version 5 of Claro Premedia and Claro Single further increase image quality and brings new automation features.
May 14, 2008
2008 Offset & Beyond Conference Delivers Triple Crown Event (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
On April 26-29, 2008, the Offset & Beyond Conference teamed up with the annual BIA Mid-Management Conference, hosted by the Binding Industries Association (BIA) and the brand new Go Beyond With Digital Briefing, hosted by Digital Print Council (DPC) and E-Business Council (EBC), to truly create a "one-stop" conference for all printers.
May 12, 2008
SCHAWK DIGITAL SOLUTIONS ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIP WITH INTEGRATED COLOR SOLUTIONS (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
First Development Integrates ICS’s Remote Director Monitor Proofing Into BLUE, SDS’s Graphic Life Cycle Management Software Suite.
May 9, 2008
Alwan Color Expertise Announces Record Growth- 200 New Installs in 2007 (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Alwan Color Expertise today announces its best financial results ever in 2007, with total sales value increasing by more than 50% compared to 2006, and over 200 new sites installed.
May 8, 2008
Printing Association of Florida Hosts Successful 5th Annual BBQ Event (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Nearly 200 members of Florida's print and design community gathered at the 5th Annual "Roadkill" BBQ in Orlando, sponsored by the Printing Association of Florida (PAF).
May 7, 2008
PIA/GATF Ink Conformance Testing Expands Benefits (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
PIA/GATF’s Technical Research Department recently unveiled a number of new marketing opportunities available to its ISO 2846 ink conformance testing clients.
May 6, 2008

April 2008

Xanté and Pantone Partner to Deliver Accurate PANTONE® Color for Small and Mid-sized Offset, Digital, and Flexo Printers (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Xanté integrates PANTONE Color Libraries into its Flagship OpenRIP Symphony and OpenRIP Flexo Professional PDF Workflow Software Solutions.
April 24, 2008
Xanté Announces Major Release of Award-Winning OpenRIP Symphony PDF Workflow Software (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Xanté will unveil a new version of its award-winning OpenRIP® Symphony PDF workflow solution at drupa, being held May 29 – June 11, in Düsseldorf, Germany.
April 24, 2008
callas software declares full support for the PDF/A test suite "Isartor" (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Unique tool for developers and providers of PDF/A programs proves that products fully support the ISO standard, PDF/A.
April 23, 2008
HumanEyes Technologies to Launch Producer3D at DRUPA 2008 (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
The innovative new software solution is set to change the face of lenticular printing by offering an impressive array of new lenticular tools and 'industry first' prepress features that simplify the preprint process, greatly improve lenticular productivity and provide superior lenticular print quality.
April 18, 2008
Alwan Donates Advanced Color Management Software and Training to RIT School of Print Media (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Alwan Color Expertise, a world leader in color management and standardization software, and Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) are pleased to announce that Alwan has donated a suite of its advanced color management software solutions to benefit students at RIT’s School of Print Media (SPM).
April 17, 2008
The Ghent PDF Workgroup Releases First Universal “Proof of Preflight” Specification (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
GWG Proof of Preflight Specification Verifies PDF File Integrity Throughout the Production Workflow.
April 10, 2008
Xanté Showcases Complete Range of Solutions for Small to Mid-sized Printers (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Visitors to drupa Hall 4, Stand F34 in Düsseldorf, Germany from May 29 to June 11, will see the newest products and the continued expansion of Xanté as a leading single source provider of a complete line of products -- including platesetters, digital color presses, all-in-one PDF workflows, plate processors, plates and chemistry -- for all printing demands.
April 9, 2008

March 2008

ICS Introduces the Leading Monitor Proofing Software Solution to China (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Award-Winning Remote Director Now Available in Chinese; Distribution Begins Immediately.
March 31, 2008
Alwan CMYK Optimizer ensures winning results for Mondadori Printing (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Alwan’s world leading CMYK Optimizer software proved to be the essential technology to ensure exceptional print quality for the renowned Pirelli Calendar book at Mondadori Printing in Italy.
March 31, 2008
PIA/GATF’s Digital Printing Council and E-Business Council Present: GO BEYOND WITH DIGITAL (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Special Half-Day Event Uniquely Focused on Digital and Internet Enabled Printing.
March 27, 2008
HumanEyes, Fujifilm Sericol and Fujifilm Graphic Systems Show Hot Lenticular Applications at ISA 2008 (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Featuring Brief but Hard-Hitting Daily Workshops that Detail the Lenticular Business Proposition.
March 27, 2008
President Bush Visits PIA/GATF Member ColorCraft of Virginia (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
President George W. Bush today toured and gave brief remarks at Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation member company ColorCraft of Virginia in Sterling, VA.
March 26, 2008
Xanté Adds New Key Account Managers to Support International Distribution Channels (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
To broaden its support for resellers and key accounts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Xanté Europe today announces the appointment of three key account managers.
March 26, 2008
Alwan Color Expertise Showcases Expanded Product Range at drupa Innovation Park, Hall 7, Stand 7.0C(.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Announcing New Series of ICC Color Management Software For The Desktop Environment.
March 21, 2008
The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership Announces Criteria (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP Partnership) revealed the much anticipated criteria on how to become a sustainable, green printer at the National Environmental Health and Safety Conference (NEHS) last week in Indianapolis, IN.
March 21, 2008
Vio Worldwide Signing Key Customers, Significantly Increasing Use of ICS Remote Director in Europe (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Publications, agencies, brand owners, and printers worldwide eliminating hard copy proofs and courier services; saving time and money without sacrificing quality or color integrity.
March 20, 2008
ICS and Dalim Software Partner to Ensure Tightly Integrated Monitor Proofing (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Integrated Color Solutions (ICS), developer of the industry’s leading monitor proofing solution, is partnering with Dalim Software GmbH to develop even tighter integration between Dalim Software’s workflow automation software solutions and the ICS Remote Director monitor proofing system.
March 19, 2008
Xanté Promotes Loretta Castello to Director, Sales and Marketing; for Europe, Middle East, Africa and India (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Xanté is pleased to announce that Loretta Castello has been promoted to the position of director of sales and marketing for Europe, India, Middle East and Africa (MEA).
March 19, 2008
Hachette Filipacchi Media Streamlines Proofing with ICS’s Remote Director (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
“We’re not giving up anything in terms of quality… We’re saving time and we’re saving money” Steve Romeo, Director Pre-Press Operations, Hachette Filipacchi Media.
March 19, 2008
Graphics of the Americas Shines Bright (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Nearly 13,000 attendees from 78 countries converged under the sun to share in the excitement of Graphics of the Americas 2008, held from February 27 through March 1 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
March 18, 2008
The Ghent PDF Workgroup Releases Downloadable Specifications for Microsoft Office Document Printing (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Free, easy-to-use downloads automatically make PDFs created from Office applications ready to print.
March 12, 2008
Xanté Products a Huge Success at Graphics of the Americas (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Xanté debuted the new Ilumina 502 digital color press and Myriad Magnetic digital media at Graphics of the Americas last week in Miami Beach, FL, and announced a strategic collaboration with SMART Papers to offer customers premium heavy stock and specialty papers.
March 10, 2008
ICS Presents at Major Industry Events in Q1 and Q2, 2008(.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Monitor Proofing A Hot Topic at Events Worldwide.
March 6, 2008
Schumann Printers can now "set it and forget it" with Alwan CMYK Optimizer (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
"Frankly, we were astounded by the results we achieved."- Kent Eilenfeldt, Prepress Manager, Schumann Printers, Inc.
March 6, 2008
Rochelle Printing Goes Multi-Dimensional with HumanEyes Creative3D and PrintPro 2.0 Software(.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
New 3D and animation lenticular capabilities add an even more creative dimension to Rochelle Printing’s patented CyberCene® Flex-n-Tuck® greeting cards, ceiling danglers and point-of-purchase materials.
March 5, 2008
Coralis Is New Distributor of ICS Remote Director in Brazil, Argentina and Mexico (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Integrated Color Solutions (ICS), developers of the leading monitor proofing solution, Remote Director, today announced the appointment of Coralis of Sao Paulo, Brazil as its authorized distributor for Remote Director in Brazil, Argentina and Mexico.
March 4, 2008
callas software introduces new line up of PDF/A solutions at AIIM/OnDemand (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
pdfaPilot and pdfaPilot Server offer interactive or fully automated PDF/A validation and correction
March 3, 2008

February 2008

Xanté Offers New Magnetic Digital Media for High-Quality, Full Color Specialty Magnetic Items on the Ilumina 502 (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Myriad Magnetic digital media provides more profit opportunities for Ilumina customers printing outdoor advertising, refrigerator magnets and more.
February 29, 2008
New Xanté Unveils Digital Color Laser Press with Support for Ultra Heavy Stock up to 502 gsm(.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Ilumina 502 Delivers Short-Run Color Printing on Oversized, Ultra Thick Cover - for under $9,000.
February 29, 2008
Xanté and SMART Papers Team Up to Create Unique Opportunities for Printing Double Thick Cover on Ilumina Digital Color Press(.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Xanté and SMART Papers have teamed up to offer an extensive collection of SMART Papers' premium heavy stock and specialty papers for use on the new Xanté Ilumina® 502 digital color press.
February 28, 2008
Catch cool demos of hot 3D and lenticular from HumanEyes at upcoming shows(.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
HumanEyes Technologies has an exciting schedule of 3D and lenticular demonstrations at upcoming, first quarter 2008 trade shows targeted at commercial and wide-format printers.
February 26, 2008
Integrated Color Solutions (ICS) Retains Helene Smith Public Relations(.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Integrated Color Solutions (ICS), developers of the leading monitor proofing solution; and Helene Smith Public Relations & Marketing Communications (HSPR); announce that HSPR is representing ICS beginning immediately.
February 26, 2008
Xanté and Kelly Paper Host Successful Series of Open Houses in Western States(.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Xanté Corp. and its California-based reseller, Kelly Paper, continue to host a series of successful “Open Houses – Demo Days” at Kelly Paper’s corporate and retail locations across five Western states.
February 22, 2008
NiXPS announces technology partnerships with Enfocus and ADAM(.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
XPS momentum grows as leaders in quality management for graphic arts and enterprise asset management integrate NiXPS technology.
February 22, 2008
Guardian News and Media Selects ICS Remote Director for Monitor Proofing(.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
“The results were better than the hardcopy proofs we were accustomed to seeing.” - Dave Kirwan, The Guardian.
February 20, 2008
Alwan Color Expertise Signs Distribution Agreement with CMYKit for Australia and New Zealand(.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Alwan Color Expertise, a world leader in standardization and color management software, announces it has signed a distribution agreement with CMYKit.
February 19, 2008
French Report Outlines Benefits of Dynamic DeviceLinks Over Static DeviceLinks(.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
With its unique Dynamic color management features, Alwan CMYK Optimizer software outperforms color management solutions using conventional color management.
February 14, 2008
Graphics of the Americas Names Inside Mac Official Broadcast Partner For The 2008 International Conference In Miami Beach (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Graphics of the Americas today names Inside Mac Radio & TV, a wholly-owned Inside Media Networks program, its official broadcast partner for the annual Graphics of the Americas international trade show taking place Feb. 27 through March 1, 2008 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
February 5, 2008
An Industry Celebration and Tribute-- DVD Captures Poignant Macworld 2007 Tribute to Charismatic Digital Imaging Pioneer, Bruce Fraser (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

February 4, 2008

January 2008

Ricoh to Exhibit at Graphics of the Americas(.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Ricoh Americas Corporation’s vice president of corporate marketing, Ron Potesky, and president and CEO of Printing Association of Florida and Graphics of the Americas, George Ryan; announce that Ricoh will exhibit at Graphics of the Americas in Miami Beach February 28 – March 1.
January 29, 2008
Alwan Color Expertise Signs Distribution Agreement with the Color Management Group (CMG)(.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Alwan Color Expertise, a world leader in standardization and color management software, announces it has signed a distribution agreement with the Color Management Group (CMG).
January 28, 2008
Fujifilm to Exhibit at Graphics of the Americas (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Fujifilm Graphic Systems and Fujifilm Sericol will jointly exhibit at Graphics of the Americas in Miami Beach February 28 - March 1.
January 23, 2008
Shocking Counterfeiting Demonstration on Tap for Graphics of the Americas (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Printers & Packagers Will Learn to Protect Themselves and Their Clients from Criminal Operations Raking in $700 Billion a Year.
January 18, 2008
Xanté Revs Up Sales Operation to Support Expanded Presence in the Americas Appoints Three New Regional Sales Leaders (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Revving up to support its increasing presence in the Americas, Xanté Corporation today announces the appointment of three new regional sales leaders. Supporting Xanté sales and distribution in the U.S. and Latin American markets, the new sales leaders - Chase Baldwin, Mark Priede and Dale Turner - report to Xanté senior vice president of worldwide sales, Scott Reese.
January 14, 2008
Graphics of the Americas/Printing Association of Florida Retains Helene Smith Public Relations(.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Graphics of the Americas (GOA), the second largest U.S.-based, annual international graphic communications exhibit and conference produced by the Printing Association of Florida (PAF); and Helene Smith Public Relations (HSPR), a marketing communications agency specializing in publishing and graphic arts for 15 years; today announce that HSPR will represent GOA and PAF beginning immediately.
January 8, 2008
HumanEyes to Unveil Latest Creative3D at Macworld Expo(.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
HumanEyes will debut Creative3D™ 2.0, one-of-a-kind software that allows designers to create impressive 3D and animated prints.
January 7, 2008
Deborah Sagert Joins Xanté as Director Customer Support, Americas (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Veteran Customer Relations Manager is Well-Suited for Xanté Aggressive Growth Plans.
January 3, 2008

December 2007

Graphics of the Americas 2008: “The Place to Be” for Graphic Design and Creative Professionals (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Five-Day InDesign, Pixel, Vector and Adobe Acrobat Conferences Offer Unprecedented Peer Schmoozing, Tips, Tricks, Seminars and Tutorials Covering All the Important Graphics and Imaging Tools Today’s Creatives Need to Master.
December 20, 2007
Graphics of the Americas 2008 Taps Top Industry Experts For Design for Personalized Communication Education Conference (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Full Day Event Led by Steven Schnoll, Noted Industry Consultant and Advocate for the Advancement of Digital Practices.
December 18, 2007
NiXPS Generates 3 Important XPS Solutions based on Proven NiXPS Core Technology (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
In its mission to allow users to optimize the use of Microsoft's XPS file format, NiXPS, a pioneer in delivering cross-platform XPS solutions, announces the release of NiXPS Edit and NiXPS View for end-users, and the newest version of NiXPS Lib for 3rd party developers.
December 14, 2007
ICS Partners with Arbor Day Foundation to Donate Trees on Behalf of its Customers(.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
ICS will donate a tree in the name of each of its new and renewing customers.
December 13, 2007
ICS Dispels Soft Proofing Myths at Major Graphic Arts Events (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
ICS Experts at G7 Training - PIA/GATF Color Management Conference in Phoenix Dec. 8-12; and GAA Premedia Conference in Naples, Fl January 14-16.
December 10, 2007

November 2007

Elie Khoury of Alwan Color Expertise to address Device Link Profile advantages at 2007 PIA/GATF Color Management Conference (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
This controversial topic is on the agenda at next month's PIA/GATF Color Management Conference, where Elie Khoury, president of Alwan Color Expertise and a world-renowned graphic arts color expert, is planning to speak on the topic.
November 28, 2007
2007 Signals Turning Point for 3D & Special Effects Opportunities on Digital Presses (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Leading 3D/Special Effects Software Developer HumanEyes Reports Beginning of Major Shift.
November 26, 2007
Ghent PDF Workgroup Launches the Soft-Proofing Ticket (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
The Ghent PDF Workgroup (GWG), an international organization comprised of users, associations and developers building best practices for publishing workflows; today announces the launch of the Soft-Proofing Ticket, an easy way for end-users to have additional, essential information about the approval conditions.
November 20, 2007
HumanEyes Brings Award-Winning 3D and Special Effects Printing Technologies to Graphics Canada(.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
HumanEyes Technologies' award-winning 3D and special effects software is being showcased by leading industry partners Fujifilm, Gandinnovations, HP, IMAC and Océ at Graphics Canada, the country's largest graphic arts and printing show.
November 7, 2007
Digital Photography for Print Production -- Best Practices White Paper Now Available from the Ghent Workgroup (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
The international Ghent PDF Workgroup (GWG), which in five years has become one of the world's most respected graphic arts best practice organizations, today announces the availability of the GWG Photography White Paper.
November 7, 2007

October 2007

HumanEyes and Caldera Graphics Showcase First RIP-based Lenticular/Special Effects Printing at SGIA 2007 (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
OEM partnership allows Caldera to offer FlipMax lenticular module, powered by HumanEyes, with new Super 7 RIP update.
October 24, 2007
HumanEyes and Partner Fujifilm Sericol Showcase Live Demos of Lenticular File Creation and Production at SGIA (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Visitors to SGIA 2007 will have the unique opportunity to see live demos of how easy it can be to create and produce spectacular lenticular prints with 3D and 2D effects in the Fujifilm Sericol U.S.A., Inc. booth #246 on the show floor.
October 24, 2007
Océ and HumanEyes Demonstrate Ease of Creating and Printing 3D & Lenticular on the Océ Arizona® 250 GT Flatbed UV Printer (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Leading lenticular 3D software developer, HumanEyes Technologies, and Océ are teaming up here at SGIA 2007 to showcase the ease of creating and producing eye catching lenticular prints with 3D and 2D effects on the Océ Arizona® 250 GT flatbed UV printer.
October 24, 2007
Ghent PDF Workgroup Announces Important 2007 Updates to PDF/X-3 Plus Specifications (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Well-known industry experts developed and tested PDF/X Plus 3v3 specifications; free downloads at www.gwg.org.
October 19, 2007
HumanEyes 3D Receives Another Prestigious Industry Recognition & Draws Crowds at Major Industry Events (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Busy Fall Schedule Includes Presence at Upcoming SGIA with Leading Partners: Caldera, Fujifilm, HP, Mimaki, Nur and Océ.
October 9, 2007
Alwan Color Expertise and Bodoni Systems Usher In New Era of Practical Pressroom Color Management(.doc) (.pdf) (.mht)
ISO-12647 Solution Insures Consistency, Stability, Faster Makeready and Ink Savings.
October 08, 2007
Alwan Color Expertise is Impressing Graphic Arts Experts & Users Around the World (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
IFRA is the Next Stop for Alwan Color Expertise, After Enthusiastic Reception at Graph Expo
October 01, 2007

September 2007

EskoArtwork Reports a Highly Positive Graph Expo 2007 (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Customer-driven focus is shared with crowds at both EskoArtwork booths selected for six major recognitions from Must See 'em Award Program. New corporate identity garners approval.
September 20, 2007
HumanEyes Technologies Partners with IAPHC to Educate Graphics Professionals About 3D and Lenticular Imaging (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Initiative includes newly-designated "HumanEyes Lenticular Award Category" in IAPHC Annual International Gallery.
September 17, 2007
Xanté Announces Harmony Plates and Chemistry for its Best-selling VM CTP (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Single sourcing for CTP boosts quality assurance. Harmony plates are engineered for VM CTP series.
September 13, 2007
Xanté Announces OpenRIP FastCards (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Affordable, easy-to-use printing system produces hi res, full-color business cards on heavy stock -- in just minutes by combining Xanté & RIPit award-winning technologies in unique, on-demand printing solution.
September 13, 2007
NiXPS 1.5 brings XPS viewing, printing and conversion to the Mac (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
NiXPS Library makes powerful cross-platform XPS functionality also readily accessible to developers.
September 13, 2007
Introducing the new Xanté at Graph Expo (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Presenting Hot New Products; Impressia GTO: Process-Free Platesetter, OpenRIP FastCards : Turnkey Business Cards Solution, Harmony Plates & Chemistry.
September 13, 2007
PIA/GATF's Digital Printing Council Announces New Set of Marketing 4 Digital Research (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Fourth in the groundbreaking M4D series delivers insight on 8 specific vertical market segments.
September 13, 2007
Xanté Announces Impressia GTO CTP (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Process-free, easy to use, fast and affordable 2-up landscape metal plate production.
September 13, 2007
HumanEyes Technologies Partners with Fujifilm Graphic Systems U.S.A., Inc.; Certifies the Fujifilm Acuity HD 2504 Flatbed UV Printer for Lenticular and LensFree™ Printing (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

September 11, 2007
Alwan Color Expertise Partners with HutchColor, CHROMiX and IDEAlliance to make G7 Color Attainable and Affordable (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
New bundle integrates technologies from industry's foremost print and color engineers.
September 11, 2007
EskoArtwork makes its first public appearance at Graph Expo 2007 (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Resulting from the merger between Esko and Artwork Systems, EskoArtwork unifies complete solutions for packaging and commercial printing under one brand.
September 11, 2007
PIA/GATF Announces Availablity of the Web-To-Print Primer (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
The first unbiased, one-stop resource guide on everything you need to know about the web-to-print marketplace.
September 4, 2007

August 2007

HumanEyes Reports Dramatic Lenticular and 3D Results on Next Generation UV Printers from HP, Gandinnvations, Fujifilm Graphic Systems and Océ (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
HumanEyes Technologies is demonstrating powerful 3D and lenticular production on the newest UV flatbed inkjet printers at its partners’ booths throughout Graph Expo.
August 30, 2007
Esko and Artwork Systems become EskoArtwork (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Esko and Artwork Systems announce the completion of their merger transactions. The new combined business will go forward under the EskoArtwork brand, a name that reflects the strong heritage and broad customer base of the founding companies.
August 27, 2007
Xante Appoints Scott Reese (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Xanté today announces that it has promoted Scott T. Reese to the newly created position of senior vice president of worldwide sales. In his new role Reese reports directly to Xanté president and CEO Robert C. Ross, Jr., and is responsible for Xanté sales and support operations worldwide.
August 15, 2007
Artwork Systems and Esko Join Forces (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Companies to consolidate their global market position in pre-production products and services for packaging and printing Esko will launch an offer at EUR 11,50 per share of Artwork Systems Group NV
August 02, 2007

July 2007

HumanEyes Oce Certification (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Leading lenticular 3D software developer, HumanEyes Technologies, has announced certification of the Océ Arizona® 250 GT flatbed UV printer to produce lenticular and LensFree™ prints using HumanEyes’ market-leading lenticular software solution, PrintPro 2.0. This certification marks a first step in the cooperation between the two companies to promote the lenticular opportunity among Océ’s flatbed customers.
July 30, 2007
BCT Using GWG Test Service (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
BCT International (Business Cards Tomorrow), the largest wholesaler of thermographed (raised) and flat offset commercial stationery products in North America, is implementing a total digital PDF Workflow using the Ghent Output Suite, a series of workflow tests developed by the Ghent PDF Workgroup (GWG), the two organizations announced today.
July 26, 2007
GWG Celebrates Fifth Anniversary (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
The Ghent Workgroup (GWG) has become one of the world’s most respected graphic arts best practice organizations, the group says on the occasion of its fifth anniversary. Chairperson David Zwang attributes the international association’s viability and solid credibility to the work of the group’s 45 members, all recognized as technological leaders and experts, and contributing their time and efforts on a completely voluntary basis.
July 24, 2007
Alwan Color Expertise Launches Version 3 of CMYK Optimizer (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Alwan Color Expertise, a world leader in standardization and implementation of color management, will release in September version 3 of CMYK Optimizer, the optimal solution for color preflighting, standardization and optimization for CMYK separations and data. CMYK Optimizer helps customers achieve optimal print quality and proof matching while simultaneously reducing print costs.
July 17, 2007

May 2007

HumanEyes' Jeff Miller to Speak at KBA Lenticular Seminar (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Jeff Miller, Director of Sales for HumanEyes in the Americas, has been invited by KBA North America to address the attendees of its Second Weeklong Lenticular Seminar. This educational event is taking place at KBA North America's facilities beginning today, May 29th, and continuing for 5 days total.
May 29, 2007
Artwork Systems Group to investigate assertions of patent infringement by Markzware (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Gent, Belgium - Artwork Systems Group N.V. (EURONEXT: ARTS), a world leader in professional pre-press software, is investigating claims made by Markzware in a lawsuit filed in the federal district court in Santa Ana, California, that Enfocus products allegedly infringe Markzware's U.S. patent.
May 22, 2007
HumanEyes Donates InterTech Award-Winning 3D Solution to PIA/GATF (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
HumanEyes PrintPro 3D Creation & Conversion Tool enabling Lenticular and LensFree™ Printing Installed in New Center for Digital Printing Excellence
May 21, 2007
Artwork Systems Brings World-Leading Flexo, Label, and Packaging Solutions to INFO*FLEX (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Artwork Systems Group N.V. (EURONEXT: ARTS), a world leader in professional pre-press software, is bringing a range of its best-selling flexographic, label and packaging products to INFO*FLEX, being held here May 7-8.
May 7, 2007
Xanté RIPit Showcases Advanced, Affordable Digital Workflow for Label Prepress at INFO*FLEX 2007 (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
RIPit, now part of Xanté, a leading developer of graphic arts hardware and software including flexographic print workflow solutions, is showcasing its popular OpenRIP Flexo solution in booth 724 at INFO*FLEX, sponsored by the Flexographic Technical Association (FFTA). INFO*FLEX is taking place May 7-8 here in Montréal, QC, Canada.
May 7, 2007

April 2007

Artwork Systems Receives Clemson University (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Corporate Award for Outstanding Support
April 26, 2007
Dimensional Impressions becomes Artwork Systems CAD Solutions (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Popular Score! Portfolio will Benefit from Parent Company's Resources - VP Erin Hollandsworth to Guide Veteran Team as General Manager
April 17, 2007
Excelsus Solutions Raves About HumanEyes - New LensFree Technology for Lenticular & 3D (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Excelsus Solutions of Rochester, New York, which specializes in lenticular and large format digital printing of signage, packaging, displays, and specialty projects; is raving about HumanEyes' new LensFree technology
April 11, 2007
HumanEyes and The Oldham Group Sign Distribution Agreement (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
The Oldham Group Showcases HumanEyes - Latest 3D and Lenticular Technologies at Major Events Including ISA Sign Expo 2007
April 4, 2007
Free PDF Workflow Effectiveness Tests Available from World's Pre-Eminent PDF Experts at the Ghent PDF Workgroup Includes Ghent Output Suite Updates and Eight New Patches (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Tests the Ability of Workflows to Correctly Handle PDF Files in Production
April 3, 2007
HUMANEYES TECHNOLOGIES TO INTRODUCE RANGE OF INNOVATIVE 3D LENTICULAR TECHNOLOGIES TO THE EUROPEAN MARKET AT FESPA 2007 (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
HumanEyes Technologies will be introducing a full range of innovative 3D lenticular technologies, including its flagship products, PrintPro 2.0 and Creative3D, to the European market at FESPA 2007 (stand J331, Hall 25). PrintPro 2.0 for printers and Creative3D for the design community...
April 2007

March 2007

Enfocus Adds High Performance PDF Application, Neo, to Product Line (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Neo: The Fastest, Most Powerful, PDF Editor for the World's Most Demanding Graphic Arts Customers
March 30, 2007
HumanEyes 3D's Powerful Momentum In Evidence Throughout ISA's Sign Expo 2007 (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Leading Partners Showcase Range of HumanEyes 3D, Lenticular and LensFree Solutions for the Sign Industry
March 30, 2007
HumanEyes Debuts Turnkey 3D Lenticular Creation Solution for Designers (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Designers create 3D with newly-shipping Creative3D; then post job to Creative Marketplace^TM to get price & time quotes from lenticular printers
March 13, 2007

February 2007

Artwork Systems Strengthens Its Digital Printing Portfolio with Support for HP (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Company's Conventional Process Expertise Brings Unique Benefits to Package & Label Printers Using Digital Presses
February 23, 2007
HumanEyes Showcases new Creative³D and PrintPro v. 2.0 at Graphics of the Americas/Xplor (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Industry pioneer and award winning HumanEyes Technologies will showcase the newest developments in lenticular technology at Graphics of the Americas (GOA)/Xplor 2007, being held in Miami Beach at the Miami Beach Convention Center, from March 2-4.
February 23, 2007
HumanEyes to Launch Creative³D: 3D Software for the Professional Design Market (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Growing Base of HumanEyes Printers Across the Americas Ready to Output 3D and all Lenticular Designs
February 7, 2007
Enfocus Launches New Versions of its Award-Winning PDF Workflow Tools (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
New Versions Acrobat 8 Compatible, Universal Binary, & Offer Substantial Performance & Feature Advancements
February 20, 2007
PIA/GATF's Digital Printing Council Announces New Set of Marketing 4 Digital Research (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
SEWICKLEY, PA February 16, 2007 PIA/GATF's Digital Printing Council (DPC) announces the availability of the latest set of reports from its ground-breaking Marketing 4 Digital (M4D) research project.
February 16, 2007
Online Member Community Launches with Digital Printing Council Forum (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
SEWICKLEY, PA Sewickley, PA February 6, 2007 PIA/GATF members have a new platform from which to speak their minds as the world's largest printing association unveils Let's Talk Print...
February 6, 2007
GWG Announces 4 New PDF Workflow Specifications for Two Additional Markets: Large Format Digital Printing and Screen Printing (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
The Ghent PDF Workgroup (GWG), the fast growing international association making it easy to produce and exchange reliable digital documents...
February 6, 2007

January 2007

The Digital Printing Council and PRIMIR Partner to Offer More Unique, In-Demand Content to PIA/GATF DPC Members (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
SEWICKLEY, PA January 24, 2007 As part of its Digital Print 2007 initiative, the Digital Printing Council, a core service of PIA/GATF (Printing Industries of America, Inc. and the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation), today announces...
January 24, 2007
Kraft Foods Inc. and Square Test Newly-Released Ghent PDF Workgroup Packaging Specifications (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
2+ Years of Major International, Collaborative Effort Yields Packaging Specifications Proven to Reduce Time-To-Market
January 3, 2007

September 2005

Marketing 4 Digital Vertical Industry Segments (.doc) (.pdf)
September 19, 2005
HumanEyes 3D Debuts 2D-to-3D Image Conversion (.doc) (.pdf)
September 12, 2005
xpedx, HP, AGFA, & Ryobi Showcase HumanEyes 3D Award-Winning Technology at Print 05 & Converting 05 (.doc)
September 12, 2005
Ghent PDF Workgroup Releases 2005 Specifications (.doc) (.pdf)
September 11, 2005
PIA/GATF’s Digital Printing Council Unveils “Marketing 4 Digital” (M4D) at Print 05 (.doc) (.pdf)
September 11, 2005
Ghent PDF Workgroup Announces New Members in 2005 (.doc) (.pdf)
September 11, 2005
Enfocus PitStop Automate Unveiled at Print 05 (.doc) (.pdf)
September 9, 2005
Screen Selects Enfocus’ Powerful PDF Technology for Trueflownet’s Job Submission Products (.doc) (.pdf)
September 9, 2005
Quad/Graphics Selects Enfocus Software for SmartCreate2 Automated PDF Workflow Solution (.doc) (.pdf)
September 9, 2005
Artwork Systems Group Announces Concentric Screening (.doc) (.pdf)
September 1, 2005
Cambridge University Integrates Enfocus PitStop Professional For Certified Workflow (.doc) (.pdf)
September 1, 2005

August 2005

Artwork Systems Retains HSPR Public Relations (.doc) (.pdf)
August 24, 2005
Belgacom - Belgium’s leading telecommunications provider – uses Enfocus Software to streamline its internal communication process
August 22, 2005
Heidelberg Joins Ghent PDF Workgroup (.doc) (.pdf)
August 19, 2005
Artwork Systems Launches 4 Major Products at PRINT 05 (.doc) (.pdf)
August 9, 2005
Enfocus and Xitron Partner to Provide XiFlow Partners Powerful PDF Technology (.doc) (.pdf)
August 4, 2005
Adobe, Canon, HP, Kodak, Xerox Join Major Digital Printing Council Initiative (.doc) (.pdf)
August 2, 2005
Ghent PDF Workgroup Announces New Members, Subcommittees and the release of a Base Line Format for Packaging PDF
August 2, 2005
HumanEyes 3D Receives PIA/GATF InterTech Technology Award (.doc) (.pdf)
August 2, 2005

July 2005

Enfocus Software Ships PitStop Professional for Acrobat 7 (.doc) (.pdf)
July 5, 2005
Ghent PDF Workgroup Unleashed! Seminar (.doc) (.pdf)
July 18, 2005

June 2005

Ghent PDF Workgroup Testing Progresses with Support from Italy (.doc) (.pdf)
June 29, 2005
Ghent PDF Workgroup’s Color Management Subcommittee Marks Significant Progress with PDF/X-3 Workflow Testing (.doc) (.pdf)
June 29, 2005
Enfocus Teams with Apple, xpedx for PDF Seminars (.doc) (.pdf)
June 28, 2005
Enfocus’ PDF Education at PRINT 05 (.doc) (.pdf)
June 22, 2005
PIA/GATF’s Digital Printing Council Retains Helene Smith PR (.doc) (.pdf)
June 20, 2005
Ghent PDF Workgroup & IPA Workflow RoundUP Results (.doc) (.pdf)
June 13, 2005
HumanEyes to Showcase Breakthrough Special Effects & 3D Imaging Technology at In-Store Show 05 in the UK (.doc) (.pdf)
June 7, 2005
Ghent PDF Workgroup White Paper, PDF Specifications in Practice, Now Available (.doc) (.pdf)
June 6, 2005

May 2005

Ghent PDF Workgroup Gears Up for PRINT 05! (.doc) (.pdf)
May 26, 2005
Enfocus Software Announces Enhancing Your PDF Workflow Seminar Series for Designers, Printers & Publishers (.doc) (.pdf)
May 11, 2005

April 2005

IPA to Employ Ghent PDF Workgroup Workflow Test Files in 1st Workflow Roundup (.doc) (.pdf)
April 26, 2005
HumanEyes & NCS Group PLC Partner to Showcase Breakthrough 3D Imaging Technology at Northprint 2005 (.doc) (.pdf)
April 19, 2005
Apago Joins Ghent PDF Workgroup (.doc) (.pdf)
April 6, 2005
HumanEyes 3D Distribution Expands as Global Demand Increases (.doc) (.pdf)
April 4, 2005

March 2005

Quark Joins Ghent PDF Workgroup to Improve Publishing Workflows Around the World (.doc) (.pdf)
March 29, 2005
Enfocus Software’s Certified PDF Product Line with Adobe Acrobat 7 is More Powerful Than Ever (.doc) (.pdf)
March 15, 2005
HumanEyes & Schneidler Grafiska Partner to Showcase Breakthrough 3D Imaging Technology at Sign Scandinavia 2005 (.doc) (.pdf)
March 2005

February 2005

Enfocus Instant PDF 3.0 Now Available in 5 Languages (.doc) (.pdf)
February 3, 2005

January 2005

HumanEyes 3D & RGV Telecom Showcase Breakthrough 3D Imaging Technology at PRINTPACK INDIA 2005 (.doc) (.pdf)
January 18, 2005
Ghent PDF Workgroup Announces North American Packaging Subcommittee Meeting at CMM International (.doc) (.pdf)
January 17, 2005
Ghent PDF Workgroup's Major Progress Fuels Expansion & Aggressive Goal-Setting for 2005 (.doc) (.pdf)
January 17, 2005

December 2004

Ghent Workgroup Retains HSPR Public Relations (.doc) (.pdf)
December 16, 2004
Artwork Systems & Enfocus Strengthen R&D Collaboration (.doc) (.pdf)
December 2, 2004

October 2004

Enfocus Showcases New Certified PDF Products for Error-Free Production from Design to Print (.doc) (.pdf)
October 12, 2004
Enfocus Instant PDF 3.0 to Ship (.doc) (.pdf)
October 12, 2004
Enfocus PDF Software Suite Unveiled (.doc) (.pdf)
October 12, 2004
HumanEyes Capture 3D Makes North American Debut at Graph Expo (.doc) (.pdf)
October 10, 2004

September 2004

xpedx and HumanEyes 3D Sign Distribution Agreement (.doc) (.pdf)
September 29, 2004
HumanEyes Capture 3D Debuts at Photokina (.doc)
September 28, 2004

August 2004

Sharp 3D Display Customers to Get HumanEyes Lite 3D Software Option
August 2, 2004

May 2004

Zünd Showcases Direct Print 3D Capabilities with HumanEyes 3D Software
May 10, 2004
KBA, HP, Inca, Zünd & Deutscher Drucker Feature HumanEyes 3D at drupa 2004
May 6, 2004
Enfocus Showcases Range of PDF Solutions at drupa 2004
May 6, 2004
Enfocus announces special drupa 2004 price promotions!
May 6, 2004
Enfocus Software Unveils Instant PDF 3.0 at drupa 2004
May 6, 2004

April 2004

KBA & HumanEyes Bringing 3D Mainstream: Introducing HumanEyes Litho 3D Karat
April 28, 2004