Images Magazine Digital Edition May 2018

INDUSTRY NEWS www.images-magazine.com 14 images MAY 2018 PRINT SHOP POOCHES #30 Eric Whether it’s pedigree pups or mangy mutts, decorators’ dogs are valued members of staff at embroidery and print shops from Barking to Furness. This month we have Eric from Sabur Ink Systems, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Full name: Eric Preddy Breed: Border terrier Age: 2 years old Time at company: 12 months Job title: Barking attendant Job description: General guarding of the building from any cats and random noises, and finishing off any lunches. Special skills: Scaring off cats and small animals, sleeping through any amount of noise! Favourite colour: Pantone 100, which is the colour of Eric’s favourite meal: scrambled eggs www.sublimationinks.com Eric was torn: chase the cat or finish off the sarnies? Kornit Digital has reported orders for systems and upgrades totalling over $5 million following the January 2018 launch of its Avalanche HD6 DTG machine. The Avalanche HD6 is said to reduce ink consumption by up to 30% compared to the current R-Series machines and up to 45% compared to the previous non R-Series versions of the Avalanche Hexa. The reduced cost per print gives users of Kornit’s HD technology a drastically improved competitive edge against conventional screen printing, said the company. It added that multiple Kornit customers have now completed their evaluation of the new system generation, confirming the cost per print savings and print quality improvements. These positive evaluations have led to orders from several customers for the new Avalanche HD6 systems as well as upgrades of existing Avalanches. Gilad Yron, Kornit Digital’s executive vice president of global business, commented: “We are exceptionally pleased by the speed and significance of the adoption of our latest innovation. We have seen an immediate and clear interest from screen printers in the HD technology, and we see this interest translating into a solid business pipeline at an amazing pace. Looking ahead to the year, we are optimistic to be able to continue the trend of selling new HD systems as well as upgrades for existing Avalanches – the Avalanche platform represents our high productivity product segment, and globally we are looking at a three-digit number of systems that are suitable for upgrading.” Kornit will be holding live demonstrations of the new Avalanche HD6 on its stand at Fespa Global Print Expo 2018 in Berlin, in May 2018. www.kornit.com Correction In the April issue of Images on page 84, Pete Tarrant was referred to as being “from Wilcom”. Pete runs his own business, Digitek, and is a Wilcom reseller and trainer. He also works as a self-employed ZSK engineer in London for Stocks. www.digitek.me.uk Kornit Digital receives multi-million- dollar orders for new Avalanche HD6 Snickers has introduced the new Allround Tool Vest, which it describes as “the ultimate in tool-carrying technology”. The vest’s ergonomic design features a wide range of hardwearing pockets for carrying a variety of tools, fixings and accessories. Snickers said the new garment is versatile, adjustable, lightweight and easy to keep clean. In addition, the integrated internal expander allows the tool vest to be easily expanded and worn over a jacket in colder weather. The ergonomic design also protects the wearer’s back, said Snickers, with specially designed wide shoulders, elasticated back and an integral waist belt to take pressure off the shoulders. Featuring Cordura 500 reinforced front holster pockets for enhanced durability, the vest also sports easy- access angled rear holster pockets, Cordura reinforced breast pockets, knife fastener, easy-access padded mobile phone compartment, and detachable ID badge. Made from Dobby Pro, hardwearing, nylon-reinforced fabric with 100% Cordura polyamide reinforcements, the new Allround Tool Vest comes in sizes XS-3XL. www.snickersworkwear.co.uk The new Avalanche HD6 Snickers launches Allround Tool Vest The new Allround Tool Vest from Snickers