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PP Graphics Launches Mobile Wide-Format Print Service with Mimaki UJV100-160 and CG-160FX

PP Graphics has launched a portable wide-format print service built on a Mimaki UJV100-160 UV LED printer and CG-160FX vinyl cutter/plotter purchased from CMYUK, deploying the 1.6m-wide kit as a touring production hub across the UK and Europe. The equipment and 35% profit were recovered within the first two shows, according to PP Graphics, and the service has expanded from a single exhibition client into a profitable model also used by Greater Manchester Police for covert poster printing.

Jonathan | Fabworks 🏭@jonathan_sessa· 07:00Pulse Score1818

The company is sending off its older Amanda press to free up floor space for additional new machines.

Mikkelsen Innovation Launches FASTSEWN U.S. Subsidiary and Opens Milwaukee Manufacturing and Support Facility

Mikkelsen Innovation ApS has registered FASTSEWN, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI, adding a U.S. sales, engineering, and support team of six employees so far, led by COO Ranjan Singh. The site was chosen for its central location and air service through Chicago and Milwaukee airports, and for existing manufacturing and parts procurement contacts in the area. FASTSEWN is hosted at the Milwaukee facility of initial customer Olympus Group, where its StitchNCut production system will be installed for demonstrations in a live production environment.

AI Robotics and Intelligent Machine Controls Cut Scrap and Cycle Times in Plastics Manufacturing

AI-driven robotics and intelligent machine controls are helping plastics manufacturers speed cycle times, cut scrap, and improve quality through real-time data and automation. The systems combine real-time data with automation to support faster cycles and tighter quality control on the production line.

Fujifilm Ink Expands OEM Development and Industrial Inkjet Focus at Broadstairs Site

Fujifilm Ink is strengthening its OEM development and industrial inkjet focus at its Broadstairs, Kent operation, drawing on more than 25 years of inkjet expertise to reinforce OEM UV ink technology.

AcrylicFabWorks Publishes India Import Checklist for Chinese Acrylic Sheet Covering IEC, Duties and Ports

AcrylicFabWorks, the acrylic division of SinoPlastix, has published a planning checklist for Indian buyers importing acrylic from China, covering IEC registration with the DGFT, customs classification (PMMA sheet usually under 3920 51, finished articles under 3926 90), and checks for anti-dumping duty or BIS orders.

Fujifilm Ink Strengthens OEM and Industrial Inkjet Development at Broadstairs Site

Fujifilm Ink is strengthening its OEM development and industrial inkjet focus at its Broadstairs, Kent operation, combining ink formulation, printhead integration, application testing and commercial-scale manufacturing to help partners translate complex requirements into viable solutions.

Kongsberg and Parksons Packaging Mark 25-Year Digital Cutting Partnership

Kongsberg and Parksons Packaging are celebrating a 25-year digital cutting partnership. The milestone highlights the long-running collaboration between the cutting systems supplier and the packaging converter, as reported by Emballage Digest.

FESPA Southern European Congress Returns to Porto on 11–12 November for Eleventh Edition

FESPA's Southern European Congress returns to Porto on 11–12 November at HF Ipanema Porto, bringing speciality print leaders from five Southern European countries together for its eleventh edition.

FESPA Southern European Congress 2026 in Porto to Focus on AI and Sustainability

FESPA will hold its Southern European Congress 2026 in Porto, with the event centered on AI and sustainability. The congress is organized by FESPA, the signage and textile print industry association.

Lectra Reports Structural Profitability Improvement for First Nine Months of 2026

Lectra reported a structural improvement in profitability for the first nine months of 2026, according to The Manila Times. The company did not disclose specific financial figures, capacities, or equipment specifications in the available source text.

Lectra Reports Q3 FY2026 Results on Earnings Call (LSS.PA)

Lectra (LSS.PA) held its Q3 FY2026 earnings call, as detailed in a transcript published by Yahoo Finance. The source provides no further financial figures, technical metrics, or operational details from the call.

Meteor Inkjet's PDC-2K600EX Drive Electronics to Support Kyocera's KJ4A-EX600RC-HX Printhead at Launch

Meteor Inkjet announced that its PDC-2K600EX printhead drive electronics will support Kyocera's new KJ4A-EX600RC-HX recirculating printhead upon its release, expected in November.

Only Boards Installs CMYUK-Supplied Mimaki and JWEI Digital Cutting Workflow for Board and Signage Production

Woking-based start-up Only Boards has invested in a full lineup of print and finishing equipment from CMYUK, including Mimaki JFX 200-2513 EX UV LED flatbed printer, Mimaki UCJV330-160 roll-to-roll printer and cutter, Mimaki CG-160FXII Plus cutting plotter, Neolt laminator, and JWEI JCUT Pro1625 digital cutting table.

AcrylicFabWorks Publishes US Sourcing Guide for Chinese Acrylic Sheet Covering Sizes, ASTM D4802 Specs and Tariffs

AcrylicFabWorks, the acrylic division of SinoPlastix, has published a US sourcing guide for acrylic sheet and fabricated parts from its ISO 9001-certified Suzhou plant, which casts sheet at 135 tonnes a month in 1–30 mm. The guide maps inch callouts to metric supply sizes, such as 1/4 in to 6 mm, and cites ASTM D4802 for PMMA sheet, HTS heading 3920.51 and Section 301 tariffs. Full sheets are quoted from 10 sheets and parts from 20 pieces per design, with samples in 48 hours and production 7 days from drawing approval.

Printweek Jobs Lists Night Shift Die Cutting Machine Operator (Cut & Crease) Role

Printweek Jobs has posted a night shift opening for a die cutting machine operator covering cut and crease work. The listing names the role and shift directly; no employer, equipment specifications, pay rates, or location details are stated in the source text.

Skandacor Highlights Automated Sheet Feeding and Die-Free Digital Cutting for Print Finishing

Skandacor is highlighting digital die-cutting systems that automate sheet feeding, registration, and cutting to reduce manual handling in print, packaging, and signage workflows.

Glasgow Signage Firm EVM Expands Premises to More Than Double Turnover to £6m by 2027

Effective Visual Marketing (EVM), a Glasgow-based signage and graphics provider, has acquired the neighbouring premises at Thornliebank Industrial Estate, increasing production capacity by 40% to 30,000 sq ft as part of a £1.5m expansion.

SinoPlastix Details Cast Acrylic Sheet Production from MMA Syrup to Inspected Sheet

SinoPlastix produces Calypto cast acrylic sheet by filling filtered MMA syrup between sealed glass plates, curing in a warm water bath and oven, then filming, inspecting, and trimming on a single line with 135 tonnes monthly output in 1–30 mm. The process controls bubbles, internal stress, thickness evenness, and residual monomer, with thicker sheet requiring longer cure times. AcrylicFabWorks fabricates the same sheet at the Suzhou plant under ISO 9001 since 2020, offering full sheets from 10 pieces and cut panels from 20 pieces per design.

UFABRIK Appoints TSEKMERES GS as Greek Distributor for Digital Textile Media

UFABRIK has appointed TSEKMERES GS as its Greek distributor, extending its European distribution network into Greece for digital textile media used in SEG, UV, Latex and dye-sublimation printing.

Soyang Europe Adds Vivid Veloblade Nexus 3016 Digital Die-Cutter to Altham Showroom

Soyang Europe has invested in a Vivid Veloblade Nexus 3016 digital die-cutting system for its new showroom in Altham, Lancashire, finalised at The Print Show 2026.

Signs of the Times@STsignmag· 23:01Pulse Score3838

Canon U.S.A. (Melville, NY) and DigiTech have announced the launch of the Texas ST2/X1 UV LED flatbed printer. The printer is engineered to bring heavy-duty, high-volume industrial printing to compact print environments.

Walstead Group Rationalises Continental POS Business

Walstead Group is rationalising its continental point-of-sale business, according to Printweek. The report does not specify which sites, countries, or operations are affected, nor any financial terms or timelines for the restructuring.

Orbis Plans Thermoforming Capacity Expansion After Rapid Growth

Orbis is looking to expand its thermoforming capacity following rapid growth, according to Plastics News. The report does not specify the size of the capacity addition, investment figures, or a timeline for the expansion.

Customer Visit to Wenzhou Bocheng Machinery Highlights Advanced Thermoforming Machine Solutions

A customer visit to Wenzhou Bocheng Machinery focused on the company's advanced thermoforming machine solutions. The source provides no further technical specifications, capacity figures, or equipment details from the visit.

Sign Fab, Inc.@SignFabInc· 01:17Pulse Score1212

Sign Fab, Inc. states that not every sign company wants or needs to handle all fabrication in-house. The company positions itself as a one-stop shop for signage solutions, offering to support sign companies with the build while they manage their customers.

Pinnacle Custom Signs@PinnacleCstmSgn· 20:55Pulse Score3838

Pinnacle Custom Signs outlines the fabrication stage of its channel letter production in Part One of a series. The post covers forming the letters, assembling the components, and preparing everything for mounting to the aluminum pan before installation on the building.

Elite Sign Solutions Invests in Finishing Equipment to Cut Production Bottlenecks

Elite Sign Solutions has invested in finishing equipment to reduce production bottlenecks at its signage operations. The investment targets finishing capacity, the stage where the company identified constrained throughput. No equipment specifications, investment figures, or capacity metrics were disclosed in the source.

Clear Design Highlights Acrylic Fabrication Process from Design to Delivery

Clear Design has outlined its acrylic fabrication process, covering design, cutting, bending, gluing, UV digital printing, and logistics, backed by more than 30 years of expertise. The company produces premium acrylic displays, podiums, retail solutions, and custom fabricated products, with quality embedded throughout each stage rather than inspected at the end.