Roland DG’s new TrueVIS™ VG2 series eco-solvent printer/cutters have won the 2019 ISA Sign Expo®Innovation Award in the “Printer” category.

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and the graphic arts is no stranger to that. When a new trend or application catches on, print buyers take notice. More often than not, print service providers (PSPs) are asked “Can you do this?” and are shown an example of the graphic in question.

The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) is convening some of the biggest names in color to address a serious need in the printing industry: color standards for digital printing. A new working group will include representatives from companies including WestRock, FUJIFILM and Nazdar.

Roland DG, a global manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and 3D printing devices, announces Britain’s Peak UK as the winner of its Roland Hero 2018 Award contest.

Roland DG opened the contest to its customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) last year, bringing in expert judges that would review and rate submissions based on four criteria: creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship and inspiration.

Ultimately, the three judges chose the winner from 23 finalists who all had their own unique stories to tell. Geographically the finalists’ entries ranged from Sweden to the Canary Islands, and they included jewelry designers, vehicle wrappers, home décor experts and, in the case of Peak UK, makers of highly technical sports uniforms for world-class canoe and kayak racers.