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INDUSTRY NEWS www.images-magazine.com 06 images FEBRUARY 2020 Kornit Digital launches new retail- ready DTG machines at Impressions Expo Long Beach 2020 Kornit Digital introduced two direct- to-garment (DTG) print systems – the Vulcan Plus and the Storm HD6 Lite – at Impressions Expo Long Beach 2020 (17-19 January, California, US). The Kornit Vulcan Plus is the company’s next-generation system for DTG mass customisation. The machine is said to be able to deliver more than 2,000 retail-quality impressions in a 12-hour shift, and builds on the success and feedback from customers using the Kornit Vulcan, explained Kornit. “The eco-friendly system, which has undergone beta testing by our customers in both the United States and Europe, represents the highest-capacity DTG print system in Kornit’s product portfolio and the broader marketplace,” the company commented. The new Storm HD6 Lite system has been designed to enable print shops of all sizes to produce on- demand DTG printing that meets the retail quality and sustainability standards of the world’s largest and best-known retail brands, said Kornit. “With a production capacity of up to 60,000 impressions annually, the Storm HD6 Lite provides DTG printing for smaller print operations, such as commercial printers moving to the industrial market and analogue printers broadening their production capabilities. It effectively replaces the Kornit Storm II.” www.kornit.com The new Kornit Vulcan Plus is said to be able to deliver more than 2,000 retail-quality impressions in a 12-hour shift For the latest industry news visit: www.images-magazine.com Wilcom introduces EmbroideryConnect wifi device Wilcom has launched EmbroideryConnect, a new wifi device that enables users to wirelessly manage and transfer embroidery designs between their embroidery machines and EmbroideryHub, which is included free in the latest Wilcom EmbroideryStudio e4.5 software. The small ‘plug-and-play’ device, which is connected directly to the embroidery machine, enables users to select their embroidery designs via a standard barcode reader, and then load them into the EmbroideryConnect device to ensure that the right design is used every time. Other features include encryption and security to keep designs and intellectual property safe, as well as LED lights that act as a visual notification, so that users can manage their designs with ease. Rob Smith, Wilcom’s UK sales director, told Images that the EmbroideryConnect will cost in the region of £250 per device, with discounted pricing being offered on purchases of multiple devices. One EmbroideryConnect is required for each embroidery machine. www.wilcom.com EmbroideryConnect enables users to wirelessly manage and transfer their embroidery designs The new outerwear garments are made using Gore- Tex and 37.5 polyester fabric technology Snickers Workwear launches FlexiWork Insulated Jacket and Trousers Snickers Workwear has introduced two new outerwear garments: the FlexiWork Insulated Jacket and FlexiWork Insulated Trousers. Made using Gore-Tex and 37.5 polyester fabric technology, the insulated jacket and trousers are a must-have for winter, either on site or for outdoor leisure activities, said Snickers. “You’ll stay warm and dry in this layered clothing that’s robust, waterproof and windproof too. The design and fabric combinations will keep your body in the optimum comfort zone as the weather conditions change on site.” www.snickersworkwear.co.uk