Images Magazine November 18

The new printer was launched at three events in Europe during September and October to great acclaim, reports Hybrid Hybrid introduces new TS55-1800 printer Mimaki’s UK and Irish distributor Hybrid Services has announced the launch of the Mimaki TS55-1800, a new digital heat transfer sublimation printer that it says “brings high-end features to the entry and mid-level market“. The features include high-speed, one-pass printing at a high-resolution and ink-density, unattended printing with the new Mini Jumbo Roll and Mimaki’s Nozzle Check and Recovery System for continuous operation. With the release of the TS55-1800, Mimaki says it has delivered “on making high-end digital textile printing features available to a much broader market“. The new model prints at a resolution of 480 x 600dpi with a high ink density using one-pass printing at 140 sqm/h, and promises low running costs and high productivity and reliability. In addition, the Mimaki Advanced Pass System (MAPS4) is said to improve the quality of two-pass printing by eliminating banding. One of the key features of the TS55-1800 is the optional use of a new mini jumbo roll unit that can continuously feed 2,500 linear metres of heat transfer paper to the printer. This enables customers to substitute the use of small plotter rolls with mini jumbo rolls, which can save them over 20% in print media cost. Also, mini jumbo rolls of Mimaki Vision Jet-X transfer paper, supplied by Neenah Coldenhove, will be offered as a package deal with the TS55-1800. “The 2,500m mini jumbo rolls are the ideal way to upgrade to high-volume unattended textile printing,“ confirmed Hybrid. “In addition, the printer is fitted with Mimaki’s unique Nozzle Check and Recovery System and 10-litre ink tanks, which ensure failsafe continuous operation for extended periods, such as unattended overnight printing.“ Hybrid’s chief operations manager, Brett Newman, commented: “Features such as variable data printing – thanks to Mimaki’s new RIP software – bring big additional productivity gains, reducing the time it takes to create artwork and offering a bespoke job straight from the printer. Combine this with high output speeds and low running costs and we fully expect the new TS55 to take its place at the forefront of UK textile manufacturing.” www.hybridservices.co.uk. INDUSTRY NEWS www.images-magazine.com 08 images NOVEMBER 2018 GS UK sold to Summa CadCam Technology (CTT) and its subsidiary GS UK have been acquired by Summa, a Belgium-based manufacturer of cutting plotters. CCT, which develops and manufactures laser cutting and laser engraving machines for the textile industry, and GS UK, a UK distributor of CadCam equipment as well as machinery and consumables for the DTG and embroidery industry, will continue as before from their Nottingham headquarters. Summa notes that the businesses in the newly merged group will complement each other, allowing them to offer customers “even better solutions“. It adds that GS UK‘s “excellent reputation in the market brings a lot of opportunities to further grow the garment and garment embellishment business“. Erwin Vandousselaere, CEO of Summa, commented: “We have seen a substantial growth in Summa in recent years and the acquisition of CCT is a real milestone for us. Together we will be stronger to achieve further growth.“ John Bell, founder of CCT and GS UK, added: “With Summa, I am fully convinced that CCT will have continuity through their worldwide network and well- developed sales and marketing capacities. We have been working together since the early nineties, where CCT uses Summa’s controllers and Summa uses CCT’s software. That makes Summa our ideal partner to enlarge the business.“ The ambition, reports Summa, is to concentrate on increasing its geographical and market expansion and to release new, innovative products, with a plan to enrich the product portfolio with a cutting edge laser product line. www.summa.eu www.gs-uk.com New bespoke services from Disley and Fab Corporatewear manufacturer Disley has introduced a new bespoke service called Add2, which allows customers to add contrast colour to stock garments for a tailored look. Also new is Fab Bespoke Clothing, which has been set up by Pete Randall and his colleague Geert de Wael, who both previously worked with Stanley/Stella. To find out more about these new services and the other bespoke options available to decorators, turn to page 69. Fab Bespoke Clothing is a new bespoke service from Pete Randall Itma 2019 online visitor registration now open Online registration for Itma 2019 is now open. The show, billed as “the world’s largest textile and garment manufacturing technology showcase”, will take place on 20-26 June 2019 at Fira de Barcelona in Spain. Early bird rates are available until 15 May 2019 and the show’s free app can be downloaded now. www.itma.com