Sponsored by: SGIASpeakers: Nathan Safran, Director of Research, NAPCO Media; Bob Neubauer, Editor in Chief, In-plant Graphics; and Mark Michelson, Editor in Chief, Printing Impressions Production inkjet technology adoption has provided printers numerous benefits, including fast turnaround times for personalized, on-demand output; lower equipment operating costs compared to digital toner-based printing; new product applications; and greater flexibility than traditional equipment. Now, several years into inkjet adoption, how are printers adopting the technology and what criteria are they using as part of the purchase process? What are the main challenges and benefits? Are their production inkjet investments living up to their promise? A...

HP Inc. (Palo Alto, CA) has unveiled its new HP Latex Printer, which utilizes water-based HP Latex technology. The new model is available in the Print and Cut series, offering an end-to-end solution for printing and cutting. The 54-in. HP Latex 115 Printer also is an end-to-end solution for producing applications like customizable clothing, decals, labels, stickers and window graphics. The printer offers an output of up to 1,200 dpi and six-color printing. For more information, visit hp.com/go/latex .

The Intl. Sign Assn. (ISA; Alexandria, VA) announces that some 62 sign, graphics and visual communications companies in 66 locations will address one of the most pressing workforce issues — recruiting the next generation of workers — during Sign Manufacturing Day 2017. The event will be held Oct. 6, throughout the US and Canada. Sign Manufacturing Day, in conjunction with the National Assn. of Manufacturers, is now in its fifth year. Participation has dramatically increased each year; in its inaugural event in 2013, nine companies in 13 locations participated. That same day, the Sign Research Foundation will reach university students...

Canon Solutions America, Inc. (Mellville, NY) announced that its Large Format Solutions division has collaborated with Contex, one of the world's largest developers and producers of large-format imaging solutions, to offer Contex IQ Quattro scanners. The Quattro scanners can be used stand-alone or paired with most Canon large format printers, including the Océ PlotWave Series or Océ ColorWave printers. Ideal for technical project workgroups, IQ Quattro scanners can be networked with an entire workgroup and cloud-enabled so anyone on the project team can operate and perform job enhancements from smartphone devices. End users will also be able to leverage the...

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