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ne w p r o d uc t s between 32 and 48 threads/cm, the result is a 3D puff effect. The ink is over-printable, phthalate-free, and certified Oeko-Tex Class I. corporate logos, promotional products, safety products, high-visibility signage, and more. They accompany a CMYKcm configuration. A 16-color fluorescent color palette for Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and CorelDraw is included. 3M Convex Cap Printer workhorseproducts.com Workhorse Products has unveiled the CapMax Convex Cap Printer, a dual-purpose headwear and T-shirt printer. Featuring a curved platen and screen, the CapMax prints hats with up to six panels. Additional features include a large-diameter center shaft with tapered bearings and a tubular steel construction; fine thread microregistration; adjustable off-contact; adjustable screen angle; and largediameter registration points. The company reports the material is durable up to 5 years indoors and outdoors (3 months for floor graphics). It is available in 54-in. widths. UV-LED Hybrid Printer mutoh.com Mutoh has announced a new UV-LED hybrid printer, built with a staggered dual printhead design and dual UV lamps for improved print and cure speeds. The ValueJet 1638UH prints on roll or rigid material up to a ½ in. thick at speeds up to 220 sq ft/hr. For rigid media, the machine features front and rear tables. Applications include package prototyping, P-O-P displays, and interior signage. UV-Printable Rigid Vinyl tekra.com Tekra has introduced a line of UV inkjet-printable rigid vinyl films for applications such as P-O-P signage, menu boards, and temporary displays. The films reportedly do not require a coating. Options include: * Black opaque matte; * Clear gloss; * Clear matte; * Clear polished; * Scuff-resistant; * White opaque gloss; * White opaque matte; * And white opaque polished. Available in 25 x 52-in. sheets, with thicknesses ranging from 0.01 to 0.04 in. Superwide Hybrid UV Printer WOrKHOrSE prODUCtS MUtOH The printer is upgradeable to 6 colors and 6 stations. The CapMax comes with 110-mesh screens, squeegees, and CP2 cap platens. PVC-Free Film Alternative 3m.com 3M has added 3M Envision Print Film 48C, a PVC-free alternative to the company's Controltac 40C material. The intermediate film is designed for window, wall, floor, and partial vehicle graphics, signage, and more. Features include tear resistance, bubble-free removal, and 3M Comply Adhesive for air release. 3M has also engineered 3M Envision Gloss Overlaminate 8048G and Matte Overlaminate 8050M, companion laminates for the new film. 16 screenprinting Ink configurations include dual CMYK or CMYK + white + varnish. Max. resolution is 1440 dpi. Additional features include Intelligent Interweave technology, designed to eliminate banding; the ValueJet Status Monitor app for remote monitoring; and Mutoh Edition FlexiSign & Print. Users can also choose an optional SpectroVue VM-10 spectrophotometer and an optional media take-up system. graphixdirect.com Graphix Direct has announced Flora's new 3000H 126-in. hybrid UV printer. Engineered with Konica Minolta 1024i 6-pL grayscale printheads, the 3000H images at up to 1200 sq ft/hr with a max. resolution of 1440 dpi. Offered in custom configurations with up to 16 printheads, the unit's color configuration is CMYKcm + white + varnish. The machine also features the capability to print three layers of ink in one pass, according to the company. grApHiX DirECt Fluorescent Dye-Sub Inks sawgrassink.com Sawgrass has added two fluorescent hues to the SubliJet-HD ink selection for its Virtuoso 25-in. 8-Color Product Decorating System. The new fluorescent yellow and pink inks are designed for applications such as sports products, Additional features include white ink recirculation, an auto cleaning system, and an automatic media feeding and take-up system. http://www.workhorseproducts.com http://www.tekra.com http://www.mutoh.com http://www.graphixdirect.com http://www.3m.com http://www.sawgrassink.com

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