Images Digital Edition March 2019

INDUSTRY NEWS www.images-magazine.com 08 images MARCH 2019 Roland DG launches DGShape DE-3 desktop engraver DGShape Corporation, a subsidiary of Roland DG, has announced the launch of the DE-3 desktop engraver. The compact, portable DE-3 can engrave on materials such as metals, wood, engraving laminates and plastics. The new unit’s engraving technology enables users to personalise a variety of applications including nameplates and labels, tactile and durable signage, awards, tools and gifts. The DGShape DE-3 is an evolution of the EGX-350 and features a range of enhancements to improve ease of operation, including the introduction of a laser pointer, updated nose cone technology for higher quality engraving on uneven material, a data buffer for offline engraving and new bundled software, Dr Engrave Plus. www.rolanddg.co.uk The new DGSHAPE DE-3 desktop engraver from Roland DG CHANGING FACES Rowlinson Knitwear has appointed two co-directors of people services in a job share role. Nicola Ryan , who was previously head of people services at Rowlinson, and Leanne Gainford , former people development manager, also of Rowlinson, both took up the newly created role in January 2019. The role is also the first appointment to Rowlinson‘s new senior management board, which the company says will lead Rowlinson in achieving its next growth goal. Nicola, who joined Rowlinson in 2008, has 15 years‘ experience in recruitment and HR, while Leanne, who joined in 2013, has more than 20 years‘ experience in sales, personal development and coaching. Nicola and Leanne commented: “We’re very proud to be part of a successful business that supports women to progress into board level appointments.’ www.rowlinson-knitwear.com Leo Workwear has appointed Matt Higham as its new business development manager for the north of England and Scotland. Luke Alcock, head of sales, said: “As Leo Workwear has grown and evolved, we’ve recognised the need for additional external support for our established customer base. Matt brings a wealth of experience and industry knowledge and he will prove to be a real asset to the team.” www.leoworkwear.com [L-R]Leanne Gainford and Nicola Ryan are co-directors of people services at Rowlinson [L-R] Matt Higham with Leo Workwear founder and managing director, Peter Turner Follow us on social media: @imagesmaguk TheMagicTouch introduces T.Foil Dark TheMagicTouch (TMT) launched its new T.Foil Dark transfer process in January. The new system involves printing the design with a ‘composite’ black onto the T.Foil Dark transfer paper using an Oki enhanced CMYK or CMY plus white toner-based printer powered with the SpaceControl print driver. The printed transfer is then applied to the garment and heat pressed for 30 seconds, then, from a choice of 18 different foil colours, the design is covered and heat pressed again for what TMT says is “a durable decoration involving no cutting or weeding”. It added: “The bottom line is, the user is able to produce transfers (transfer and foil) for less than £1 up to A4 and £2 for A3, quickly and profitably.” In addition, new colours have been added to the 123Flex range, and there are six new neon shades in the Pearl Glitter line. www.themagictouch.co.uk T.Foil Dark is available now from TheMagicTouch Roland Academy webinars now available on demand The Roland Academy – Roland DG’s educational training and support structure for those in the print sector – has made recordings of its webinars available on its website, allowing users to catch up on demand. These free webinars cover a range of subjects from colour management to design software tips. www.rolanddg.co.uk/webinar