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*Duplo USA introduced a “squareback” finisher, the ASM-500 Automatic Spinemaster. This machine allows printers to produce a perfect bound book finish on saddle-stitched and folded booklets from both digital and offset devices. The new equipment can handle paper stocks from 1 to 6.5 mm, making it ideal for magazines, brochures, journals, catalogs and menus, the company said. Books can then be opened flat without damaging the spine and can be stored and stacked flat. The ASM-500 can be configured for near-line, off-line or in-line connectivity, and the “squareback” function can be switched off.

*Amgraf, Kansas City, Mo., received a patent (No. 7,196,822) for the LogoDot security document technology. LogoDot allows a user to capture an image—such as a logo, a photograph or a key word—and convert it into a custom halftone dot, replacing conventional round dots, the company says. The halftone dot is more difficult to forge or reproduce. Personalization effects can be added to the document.
Visit www.amgraf.com.

NUR Macroprinters Ltd., Lod, Israel, introduced a new wide-format printer, the NUR Expedio 5000 Revolution. The UV-inkjet printer has a production speed and ink coverage of up to four times that of most solvent-based printers, the company says. It prints 3,200 sq.ft. per hour, and can operate in billboard or POP mode.
Visit www.nur.com.

Buck’s Automation introduced a new inserter, designed for long runs with short-run features. The machine is fast to set up, easy to operate and requires simple maintenance, the company says.
Visit www.buckautomation.com.

Transcontinental Printing, Montreal, introduced a new paper made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled material, named Enviro 100 trade. It’s geared toward trade book publishers or specialty publications.
Visit www.transcontinental-printing.com.

Stora Enso, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., introduced LumiSil LO release liner grade paper, aimed to replace glassine release liner paper. LumiSil LO is offered at a 58 gsm basis weight and a 53 micron calliper, designed for label converters that use glassine to make die-cut, pressure sensitive roll labels with paper and film face stocks.
Visit www.storaenso.com.

Pitney Bowes, Stamford, Conn., introduced AddressRight printers and DM Series digital mailing systems. Both products are designed for flexibility and efficiency in direct mail campaigns. The DM series offers automatic downloads of new postal rates. The AddressRight printers, the DA50S, DA55S, DA70S and DA75S, offer black and white and/or color printing for mailers of all sizes, as well as graphics, barcodes and personalized messages.
Visit www.pb.com.

Adobe, San Jose, Calif., introduced Adobe Creative Suite 3 Design in premium, standard and web editions for both PC and Intel-based Macs. The new products offer increased levels of performance, and include a Live Color feature in Illustrator. Adobe also offers a standard user interface for Flash and many other new features. The new release integrates InDesign CS3, Photoshop CS3 Extended, Illustrator CS3, Flash CS3 Professional, Dreamweaver CS3 and Acrobat 8 Professional.
Visit www.adobe.com.

Böwe Bell + Howell, Toronto, introduced a wide-format scanner, the Infinity WF. The new machine converts documents up to 48 inches wide into digital images. It is available in widths of 36, 42 and 48 inches, and can scan in bitonal, grayscale and color at 600 dpi. It is ideal for use with land surveys, architectural drawings, airplane engineering and other maps.
Visit www.bowebellhowell.com.

EFI, Foster City, Calif., introduced a new version of its Digital StoreFront, a web-to-print program. The new version has been redesigned for a customizable user interface, faster web-based administration, new VDP choices and other new features, the company says. Users can self-host the program or purchase a bundled equipment and software as a service package.
Visit www.efi.com.

Pad Print Machinery, East Dorset, Vt., introduced a high-speed color printer, the Elektra XE. The machine’s 1-color speed is 3,500 to 3,900 cycles per hour, the company says. It has a servo motor driven cam system, ideal for production line printing and automated handling systems. The highly adjustable system, which weighs 80 lbs., does not require compressed air.
Visit www.padprintmachinery.com.

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