Arcus Printers, a producer of ornament know-how and tools, has launched A/B switch sheets for UV flatbed printers, permitting decorators to increase their present flatbed printer functionality to incorporate UV direct-to-film transfers.
“Our new UV DTF switch sheets are a game-changer for the business,” stated Brad Belk, gross sales director at Axiom America, mother or father firm of Arcus. “They permit for high-resolution, weatherproof prints on a wide range of nonporous surfaces with out the necessity for direct printing setups. This not solely saves time and reduces prices, but additionally expands the vary of things decorators can customise, from drinkware and cellphone circumstances to awards.”
Advantages of the switch sheets embody price and time financial savings. As a substitute of printing straight onto a substrate, decorators can print transfers that may adhere to arduous items. Utilizing rotary printing, as on drinkware, prints 75% slower than producing a flat switch on a UV flatbed printer, which may then be added to a flat or curved floor, in accordance with Arcus. The transfers work for a variety of surfaces, together with glass, plastics and steel. They’re very best for customizing drinkware, cellphone circumstances, awards and different promotional merchandise while not having customized direct-print setups.
Plus, decorators can create high-contrast, full-color designs which can be water- and scratch-resistant, making certain long-lasting outcomes. The ink is UV-cured and encapsulated in a varnish layer, offering superior sturdiness and safety in opposition to environmental components when utilized correctly.
Brother Introduces Direct-to-Embroidery Printing
Brother Worldwide Company (asi/12600) is bringing innovation to the embroidery world – including so-called “direct-to-embroidery” capabilities to its GTXpro sequence of direct-to-garment (DTG) printers.
The DTE system permits embroiderers to create designs utilizing white polyester thread, adopted by a wash-resistant pretreatment. The material is then transferred to a Brother DTG printer. Utilizing a high-resolution digital camera, the DTE system exactly aligns the embroidery with the remaining art work so as to add vibrant colours and complicated particulars on to the stitching. As well as, the system can beautify non-embroidered areas of the garment as nicely.
The brand new printer hasn’t been formally launched but, however a video on Brother’s website reveals the brand new know-how in motion.
Stickers Worldwide Provides Labels on a Roll
Stickers Worldwide, a division of Prime 40 provider World Emblem (asi/98264), now provides labels on a roll, permitting decorators and distributors to economize over sheets and provide extra selection in sizes and shapes. The labels are excellent for creating firm and product identification, promotional messages and reward packaging, in accordance with the corporate.
Select from three supplies: paper, vinyl or clear/clear. There are not any minimums or setup charges. Full-color printing is out there on all supplies.
Stickers Worldwide is a customized producer of pressure-sensitive stickers and window clings in Hollywood, FL.