PRINT

Guandong unveils new textiles for HP Latex 300

Guandong has released a new collection of textiles designed to complement the HP Latex 300 printer series, including a conformable polyester, a liner-free flag material and a textile suited to décor and framing applications.

Newtech wide-format event attracts more than 100 companies

Wide-format equipment micro-exhibition Newtech reports that some 100 printing companies attended the first day of its Wetherby event last week. The organisation reportedly received positive feedback from both visitors and exhibitors, while the 100th visitor, Ian Screeton, received a bottle of champagne.

Former Nokia executive to bring fresh perpective to Kodak's marketing strategy

Kodak has appointed a former Nokia vice-president as its chief marketing officer and senior vice-president for corporate marketing.

DIGITAL

Daktronics installs video display system at Rogers K-Rock Centre in Canada

The Rogers K-Rock Centre has acquired a new video display system courtesy of Daktronics. The circumference display measures 1.83m by 30.5m, proposing high image clarity and contrast with a wide viewing angle, as well as low energy consumption.

APN Outdoor hires new senior marketing manager

Jane King has joined Australasian media owner APN Outdoor as its senior marketing manager to promote its expanding portfolio of sites. King's remit will include the newly-acquired Auckland Airport site and XtrackTV, its latest rail product offering.

Stanford University upgrades Wallenberg Hall with Christie

Two years after installing a videowall at Stamford University's visitor centre, Christie has added a display wall at the institution's Wallenberg Hall for use as an educational tool. The display, incorporating 32 MicroTile units, will be used in journalism teaching.

3D

3D print with Pi: student claims 'world first' with home-made model

An engineering student claims to have built the first 3D print machine entirely controlled by a Raspberry Pi computer. Owen Jeffreys created the home-made device to demonstrate the possibilities of using a low-powered computing unit to power every aspect of the printer.