Obituary: Miyao, a visionary leader in the printing industry, enjoyed a 40-year career with Komori.
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News coverage about companies, product launches, emerging technologies, and events in the printing industry’s production print and industrial print segments as it relates to the independent dealer channel.
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Color-Logic Releases EVE—A Free Embellishment Value Estimator
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoColor-Logic, the distributor for Visualis3R, announces that the EVE embellishment cost estimator, created specifically for printers, is available for free.
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Fiery Launches JobFlow Pro Prepress Automation Platform
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoAward-winning, AI-assisted workflow platform Is the future of print automation, says developer Fiery, LLC, nmaking prepress smarter, faster, and easier for operators of all skill levels.
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Version 15 of Apogee print workflow software will be presented by ECO3 at the CONNECT 2026 user conference (February 10-12) in Las Vegas.
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How Dealers Can Bundle RSA Software with Production Printing Upgrades
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoQ1 is the ideal time for dealerships to pair workflow automation solutions with new hardware, according to Rochester Software Associates.
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B2-format productivity meets versatility at the Komori Graphic Technology Center showroom in Japan; open house set for February 2026.
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Partnering with Canon U.S.A. will expand market access and bring LAMpro Cheetah S15 single-side laminating technology to more print shops.
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Konica Minolta Ushers in the Future of Print with the AccurioJet 30000
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoFamily-owned AlphaGraphics South Charlotte embraces high-speed inkjet from Konica Minolta to elevate quality and efficiency.
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Agfa Names Andy Clifton Head of Innovation at Inkjet Solutions Division
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoClifton, a 30-year veteran of digital printing, will lead Agfa’s inkjet research and development organization.
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Heidelberg USA is moving its new “Print Media Center Americas – Home of Print” showroom and U.S. headquarters six miles to a new facility in Marietta, Georgia (from the Kennesaw location).
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PGSF Grant Applications Are Open for the 2026-27 School Year
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoHigher-education submissions are open for spring 2026 university/collegiate grants; PGSF scholarships support students pursuing studies in print and graphic communications.
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College Students Can Apply for the HP Dscoop Edge Rockies Grant 2026
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoSubmissions from students enrolled in graphic communications, visual or design technology, or print-centric educational program are due by February 1, 2026, per HP.
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Dr h.c. Niels M. and Mary L. Winther Establish PGSF Endowed Scholarship
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoPGSF board member Winther is the recently retired chairman and owner of Think Patented and previously had served as president and CEO of Heidelberg USA.
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Nanoimprint Lithography from Dai Nippon to Replace Extreme UV for Semiconductors
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoDai Nippon Printing (DNP) has achieved 10nm line-pattern resolution on nanoimprint template for cutting-edge 1.4nm semiconductors; more environmentally sustainable, mass production is scheduled for 2027.
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Commercial Availability of Latest Canon Sheetfed Inkjet Production Presses
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoOEM Canon announces Q2 2026 shipment availability for varioPRESS iV7 (B2 format) and varioPRINT iX1700 (B3) sheetfed digital production printing presses.
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The doors are open to Canon’s expanded ink factory in the Netherlands, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for water-based ink production.
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The 2025 edition of the printing industry’s annual holiday movie has arrived from Esko software company Enfocus.
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FUJIFILM Achieves PRINTING United Alliance G7® System Certification for Print Station V4 for Revoria Flow
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoFUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp. achieves PRINTING United Alliance G7® System Certification for Print Station V4 for Revoria Flow.
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VISOgraphic Prepares for Installation of SCREEN Truepress JET 560HDX
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoChicago-area print service provider expands facility and adds personnel in preparation for installing the SCREEN Truepress JET 560HDX.
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Ricoh Pro printers make a striking statement at Print Evolution Live tradeshow in Europe thanks to Drytac’s Polar Grip polymeric self-adhesive vinyl wraps.
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PRINTING United Alliance Celebrates a Year of Major Wins
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoAdvocacy victories, growing membership engagement, and enhanced industry resources mark a transformative year for the PRINTING United Alliance and its nationwide community.
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TEAM Concept Printing Is First U.S. Recipient of FUJIFILM Global Innovation Print Award
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoThe Chicago-area (Carol Stream, Illinois) commercial printer’s unique design and artful execution earns it top praise in the Direct Mail category, Fujifilm says. TEAM Concept Printing is the first U.S.-based company to receive this global recognition in the 15-year history of the international competition.
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Girls Who Print Announces 2025 Award Winners, Introduces New Career Development Framework for 2026
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoGirls Who Print is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the careers and contributions of women in the printing and graphic communications industries.
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PRINTING United Expo 2025: Office Technology Lessons Learned
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoWhy players in the dealer channel are energized by what they saw at this year’s edition of PRINTING United Expo, the big North American print tradeshow.
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Solimar Systems SOLscript Xpress Enables VIPP Applications to Seamlessly Run on Printers with Fiery Controllers
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoNew Solimar solution protects technology investments by bridging Xerox VIPP workflows with Fiery printing infrastructure.

