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MC-0301
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Lexmark:
Successful in Trying Times |
The
digital printer market is approaching and in some cases
has reached a stage of maturity. Average industry revenue
growth for hardware and supplies is expected to be no
more than 5% through 2006. Lexmark has been bucking the
trend. It is one of the most consistently successful manufacturers
in the printer industry. |
$750
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MC-0302
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10
Predictions for the printer Market 2003 |
Lists
I.T. Strategies predictions for the digital printer market
for the next five years. |
$750
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MC-0303
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HP
24" Multi-format printer targets Prosumers |
In
April 2003, HP introduced the DesignJet 120, a six-color,
24-inch printing system targeted at the "Prosumer" market.
The DesignJet 120 offers 2,400 dpi resolution, a range
of media choices from sheet to roll and rigid to flexible.
This is the printer that will open up the 24" market to
new customers. |
$750
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MC-0304
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HP
& Kodak Shut Down Phogenix Imaging |
In
a surprising move, on May 14, 2003, HP and Kodak announced
their decision to dissolve their three-year old Phogenix
joint venture. Phogenix was established to develop digital
ink jet photofinishing mini-labs for on-site use in retail
establishments. Why would HP and Kodak shut down such
a seemingly successful start-up venture on the brink of
commercial success. |
$750
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MC-0305
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Epson
Announces Ink Jet Textile Agreement with Italian OEM |
On
May 23, 2003, Seiko Epson Corporation announced an agreement
to supply ink jet technology to F. Lli Robustelli, a provider
of precision equipment to the Italian textile industry.
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$750
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MC-0306
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IGAS
Review |
IGAS
(International Graphic Arts Show) is held annually in
Tokyo, Japan, as a showcase for the Japanese Graphic Arts
industry along the lines of the much larger international
Drupa and the similarly sized Graph Expo in the US. There
are at least two key differentiating characteristics of
IGAS with respect to other shows. The first is that the
show is heavily focused towards China as a market opportunity
for Japanese suppliers. The second is that Japan is home
base for the development of many digital print core technologies
which leads to some unique cooperations. This review lists
developments we feel to be of special significance to
an international audience. Companies covered are Miyakoshi,
Showa, PFU Kenroku, Mimaki, Olympus/Riso joint venture.
For each we provide brief company description, key product,
product specification (including technology origination
where known) and product market focus/need for the product. |
$750
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MC-0307
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Eco/lite
Solvents & Their Impact on the Wide Format Graphics Market |
Last
year we saw the introduction of eco/lite solvent wide
format ink jet printers from companies such as Roland,
Mimaki and Mutoh. These printers filled a niche in the
market between lower priced aqueous printers primarily
used for indoor applications and aggressive solvent printers
used primarily for outdoor applications. This report is
a brief commentary on the impact that these printers are
expected to have on the wide format graphics market. |
$750
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MC-0308
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Label
Expo Europe |
The
15th Labelexpo Europe was held in Brussels from September
24 - 27, 2003. The show is held biannually and is an exhibition
and conference for the narrow web printing industry. Six
companies showed digital color label solutions representing
three types of digital printing technology: HP/Indigo,
Mark Andy, VIP, Xeikon, Astromed, Matan. For each of these
companies the review provides the names of key products
shown, price, basic technology, target market, method
of sale and core company strengths. |
$750
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MC-0309
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PMA
2003: The Show Continues to Wow! |
The
79th PMA Annual Convention and Trade Show took place March
2-5,2003 in Las Vegas, NV. More than 750 exhibitors displayed
products/services at the show. Certain digital trends
were evident at the show: Digital printing is here in
a big way; it's about more than photography; Epson is
the perceived quality winner among the attendees; digital
retail photo market is developing with ink jet mini labs. |
$750
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MC-0310
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ISA
2003 |
The
57th ISA International Sign Expo took place from April
2 - 5, 2003. More than 25 wide format OEMs exhibited printers
at the show. Printers ranged from aqueous-based ink jet
printers with uncoated vinyl solutions, to solvent and
UV ink jet flatbeds to low-end and high-end solvent roll
printers. This report profiles selected OEMs at the show. |
$750
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MC-0311
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Web
Sites of Interest |
Based
on web searches looking for companies using digital printing
in industrial applications. Categories include wallpaper,
decorative laminates, packaging, ceramic tile, window
blinds, fabric, home/office furnishings, carpets, and
miscellaneous. |
$750
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