PacPrint 2017 News

Book your spot at the PacPrint 17 Workshops

PacPrint 2017 Industry Workshops See below to find out who's presenting at PacPrint 2017. Workshops will be held everyday from 10:30am.  Tuesday 23rd, Wednesday 24th, Thursday 25th & Friday 26th. Click a day to find out more.  Tuesday 23 May 2017 10:30am - 11:00am Session Smart Sensing Technology Presenter Dr Donald McCallum – University of New South Wales 11:30am - 12:00pm Session Marketing Strategies for Small and Medium businesses Presenter Sandra O’Neil 1:30pm – 2.00pm Session Print in a Digital First World Presenter Victoria Fratin – TSA Ltd 2:30pm – 3.00pm Session Taking Printing to the Next Dimension: 3D Printing for the Jeweller, Plumber, Musician, Surfer and Clinician. Presenter Adam Taylor – Additive Fabrication Engineer, ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science University of Wollongong Wednesday 24 May 2017 10:30am – 11.00am Session University of Newcastle – Solar Panel Project Presenter Professor Paul Dastoor - University of Newcastle 12:00pm – 12:30pm Session National Employment Standards Presenter Grace Kim - Printing Industries Association 2:00pm – 2:30pm Session Termination of Employment Presenter Grace Kim - Printing Industries Association 4:00pm – 4:30pm Session Designing for Digital Presenter Anthony Parnemann and Rod Cummings - EFI Thursday 25 May 2017 10:30am – 11.00am Session University of Newcastle – Solar Panel Project Presenter Professor Donald McCallum – University of New South Wales 12:30pm – 1:00pm Session Web-to-print and Cross Media Communications are not just cool, nice to have platforms Presenter Enda Kavanagh - Sales Manager – Asia Pacific/Japan XMPie Ltd 2:30pm – 3:00pm Session Efficient use of Spectro-Densitometers for colour quality control. Presenter Albin Baranauskas – Managing Director, TECHKON GmbH Friday 26 May 2017 10:30am – 11:00am Session Cracking the Tendering Code Presenter Celia Jordaan - Ichiban Procurement Services 12:30pm – 1.00pm Session Industry Values and Best practice program Presenter David Carter – Packing Council 2:30pm – 3.00pm Session Tips, Techniques and Shortcuts – Corel Draw x7 Presenter Richard Windeyer Read More. . .

German expert presenting free PacPrint workshop on spectrophotometry

Techkon’s managing director, Albin Baranauskas, will be presenting a free workshop at May’s PacPrint exhibition in Melbourne. Local distributor Colour Graphic Services will welcome Branauskas on his first visit to Australia and is proud that he will be presenting in the Workshop area of the show. It covers colour measurement for printing, packaging, photography, wideformat and digital reproduction. “The topic is Efficient use of Spectrophotometers,” says local managing director David Crowther. “Changes to ISO and other standards have necessitated changes in spectro- and spectro-densitometer design and usage. It can be quite confusing with terms such as M0, M1, M2 and M3, the use of optical brighteners in paper stocks and varying illumination specifications such as D50 and D65. Albin is highly experienced in every aspect of correct use of colour measuring devices and the software that goes with them and he communicates very clearly indeed – it will be a very useful workshop for all sectors of the graphic arts.” The workshop date is Thursday 25th May from 2:30 to 3:00 pm and will be a hands-on experience with plenty of time for questions and answers. Advance bookings for this free workshop can be made online to assure seating at: www.pacprint.com.au/workshop by selecting the 12th workshop down from the drop-down list. Colour Graphic Services is exhibiting at PacPrint on stand B62, where Mr Baranuskas and Corinne Pèrigaud, also from Techkon, will be based. www.colourgraphicservices.com Read More. . .

See it First at Pacprint 17 - EFI VUTEk FabriVU 340

EFI VUTEk FabriVU 340 For the first time in Australia at Stand E30, Starleaton and EFI will show the EFI VUTEk FabriVU 340 Drive hard profits with soft signs. Enter the world of profitable soft signage graphics printing with the EFI™ VUTEk® FabriVU series of digital fabric printers. They offer everything you need to produce high quality images at true production level speeds—all while keeping your running cost low and profit opportunity high. Overview The EFI VUTEk FabriVU series of fabric printers are the ideal value if you are looking to aggressively develop and drive more profitability into your soft signage business. -Print dazzling displays, high-density backlit signs and more with ultra-high resolution four-color printing -Print direct to textile or indirect via transfer process, enabling you to offer more materials and save money by using lower cost materials -Create soft signs and fabric displays that retain the drape and soft hand customers prefer -Produce graphics that can be washed and dried without wrinkling, folded without leaving marks, and reused Read moreRead More. . .

See it First at Pacprint 17 - Roland CAMM-1 GR Series Cutters

New CAMM-1  GR-640/  GR540/  GR-420 Cuts More / Cuts Faster / Cuts Tougher The powerful GR Series Cutters from Roland DG. Available in 42”, 54” and 64” model sizes. Packed with advanced and versatile new features, these professional vinyl cutters are designed for a whole new level of sign, apparel, vehicle graphics and packaging production. Pushing the boundaries of what you thought it was possible to cut. The CAMM-1 GR series takes cutting productivity, precision and strength to the next level. As the pioneers of high-precision vinyl cutting, Roland DG now returns with an intuitive, versatile solution. Stand-alone cutter or paired with your existing printer - it’s entirely your choice. But be sure - you can power up your business with the GR Series Cutters. Pricing GR-640: AU $8794.50 GR-540: AU $7694.50 GR-420 AU $6594.50 RRP Inc. GST * plus delivery/install costs where applicable Rental Price: GR-640: AU $209 / Month GR-540: AU $182 / Month GR-420 AU $157 / Month for 60 months* Inc. GST » Roland Rental information Feature Summary Fastest cutting speed in its class at 1,485mm/s. New cut carriage and tool holder with increased downforce (up-to 600 gf), for greater media compatibility. Cut dense materials with overlap cutting (up to 10x). Two blade positions supports perforation cutting and standard contour cutting. New electric pinch rollers with 10 pressure settings to accommodate a range of media types. LCD control panel with memory features and pen force adjustment to allow users to change down force on-the-fly. New robust design for maximum stability and accuracy. Ethernet connectivity and updated Roland CutStudio Software makes it easier than ever to create and edit cut data. Media basket included. All models feature extended cut width for full media roll support. Perforated cutting and creasing— produce pop-out decals and packaging prototypes with ease. Overcut function (also known as Tangential Emulation) to give you the cleanest, sharpest corners and edges. Read more Read More. . .

See it First at Pacprint 17 - The Elitron SDC from Spicers

If you’re after an ultra-fast cutting system, this machine is a cut above the rest. See it in action at Spicers Stand C39. From the artisans behind the Elitron Kombo TH and the SD+ comes the SDC, an automatic cutting and finishing solution that is renowned for simple, seamless productivity. Main features include a multi-tool head for cutting, creasing and engraving materials up to 120mm thick, automatic tool presetting, and an outstanding speed of up to 102 m/min. With an impressive working area of 3100 x 2000 mm, it’s suitable for cutting rigid medias without limitations. It has fully integrated software backed by decades of expertise and can easily be fitted with the patented Seeker System to automatically recognise printed images and reference points. Read moreRead More. . .

Women in Print Melbourne Breakfast at PacPrint 17

Join up for a panel discussion on a variety of industry issues. When: Wednesday 24th May, 2017 - 7.30am to o.30am Where: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Level 5 Clarendon Room A & B Best entry point is from 2 Clarendon Rd, South Wharf. Tickets: $35.00 ex GST. While seats last. Book and pay online....... Read More. . .

See who's speaking at the PacPrint 17 Forums

The Forum Series is a well-established and popular part of the PacPrint program, providing an important educational dimension to the exhibition. The keynote sessions are designed to be both thought provoking and inspiring as we look at some of the big issues which face us all, on both a business and personal level, including the Future, Performance, Leadership and Change. Go to pacprint.com.au/forum to see more.Read More. . .

Registration Opens for PacPrint 2017 & Visual impact 2017

Online registration is now open for PacPrint 2017 and Visual Impact 2017 and, as an added incentive to lock in attendance early for the region’s leading print, graphic communications and signage expo, organisers are offering a free bottle of Wolf Blass wine to the first 5000 to register and attend the shows. With just over four months to go until doors open for PacPrint and Visual Impact at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, online registration for the show has opened – and there’s a special incentive to get in early with PacPrint Gold Sponsors, HP, partnering with hosts Printing Industries and Visual Connections, to provide a unique customised bottle of Wolf Blass wine for the first 5000 registrants. The gift, a bottle of ‘Best in Class’ wine, will feature a personalised label produced using the latest customised innovation technology from HP. They will be available for collection by eligible attendees from the company’s centrally-located stand at PacPrint. “Print and sign professionals really need no added incentive to attend PacPrint, but we loved the idea of being able to showcase innovative print and give something a bit special to our ‘early birds’,” says Peter Harper, General Manager – Trade Shows & Publications for organisers Visual Connections. “We think this is a   great way to kick start registrations for a show which will offer outstanding value to business owners, managers and decision makers across the diverse print and graphic communications sector.” HP’s Jason Beckley says his company is also happy to be on board with the opportunity. “We’re very excited to be able to show every creative tool HP Indigo has to offer, all on one bottle. It really will stand out – plus it’s a great opportunity to own a truly ‘one of a kind’ bottle of great Wolf Blass wine.” PacPrint 2017 will run from 23-26 May inclusive at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre and, together with the co-located Visual Impact Expo, is expected to attract more than 12,000 visitors from around Australia, New Zealand and the surrounding area. “It’s never too early to register, and experience shows that those who do start early and plan their visit carefully always gain the most from their visit. For those coming to Melbourne from interstate or overseas, there can also be a real advantage in booking early to secure the best and most cost-effective travel and accommodation options,” he adds. If you plan to be at PacPrint 2017, register online now. Just go to www.pacprint.com.au, click ‘Register for PacPrint 2017’ and choose to register with one of your social media accounts, or click on ‘Register Manually’ to register by filling out a more traditional online form. If you’re travelling to Melbourne for the show, also make sure you check out the special accommodation deals available to PacPrint visitors. More information on the show will be added regularly to the Visitor Information page at www.pacprint.com.auRead More. . .