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DRUPA’S STANDING as an international printing exhibition makes it the place to see the course of technological development in the industry laid out for the next four years. As even the following press and postpress wrap-up stories note, digital printing technology had its strongest showing yet. Even the developments in digital workflow were muted by comparison. Many of the product introductions were already covered in one of the Drupa Countdown stories published in editions of Printing Impressions leading up to the show. Therefore, this wrap-up will primarily focus on what was new in Düsseldorf. The event lived up to its billing as The Ink-Jet

JERUSALEM—June 30, 2008—Leading lenticular 3D software developer, HumanEyes Technologies, has declared drupa a resounding success with a record number of leads and sales taken during the show. HumanEyes Technologies partnered with industry heavy-weights Fujifilm Graphics, Océ, HP, KBA-Metronic, Gandinnovations and Presstek Europe to offer live lenticular printing and to promote HumanEyes’ latest lenticular workflow solution, Producer3D, demonstrating first-hand the versatility and additional revenue streams the technology can offer. Ronen Sobel, VP, Graphic Arts Sales, HumanEyes Technologies said: “The reaction towards our new product Producer3D at drupa was phenomenal. Interest in HumanEyes’ range of products in particular has shown there is a definitive trend

HUDSON, NH—June 17, 2008—Presstek, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRST), the leading manufacturer and marketer of digital offset printing business solutions, had one of its most successful trade shows ever when nearly 400,000 professionals from the world of printing convened in Düsseldorf, Germany, this month for drupa, the World’s largest printing trade show. “The response from the global print community to our expanded array of digital solutions confirms that our strides towards the goal of becoming one of the leading global providers of high quality, fully-integrated digital solutions and services is what the market is looking for,” said Jeff Jacobson, President and Chief Executive

Perfector Boosts Versatility and Quality CONYERS, GA—After recently installing a six-color, 41˝ KBA Rapida 105 one-over-five perfector with aqueous coating capability, 4D Printing reports that the press is “completely booked” and is running three shifts a day, five days a week. Doug Silsbee, 4D vice president, claims that the Rapida 105 is 25 percent faster in makeready than the printer’s other presses. It is also equipped with automatic plate loaders, auto washup and the KBA Densitronic S closed-loop scanning spectrodensitometer. “Thanks to the amazing automation, we’re putting more jobs through the KBA Rapida 105 than any of our other presses,” Silsbee says. “We

Behind the Scenes R&D on New Line of Eco-Friendly Inks CARLSTADT, NJ—At Sun Chemical’s Carlstadt Technical Center, a research and development facility, more than 100 scientists and support staff from around the globe test the analysis, surface characterization, interfacial dynamics and synthesis of new inks. Some new developments at the facility include Earth sheetfed inks, which produce only 2 percent VOCs, and offer sharp lithographic dot fidelity, high-trap efficiency, well-maintained density during press runs and fast color accuracy; and Liberty eco-friendly inks that offer sharp press stability and ultra-fast drying; the WetFlex printing process, which allows converters to print flexible films at high speed

HUDSON, NH—Digital offset solutions provider Presstek has filed a complaint with the Düsseldorf District Court in Germany against Israeli printing plate manufacturer VIM Technologies, contending infringement of its patent rights. Last February, Presstek filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) against VIM and several of its distributors. The filing led to an investigation by the ITC into Presstek’s patent and trademark infringement claims. Presstek is seeking an order from the ITC forbidding the importation and sale of VIM printing plates. “This action in Germany is focused on protecting our rights in Europe and seeking damages for VIM’s improper conduct,” said

HUDSON, NH—Presstek Inc. has reached settlements that resolve three long-standing legal disputes. In addition, the company has reached a settlement with one major distributor in the company’s patent and trademark infringement action against VIM Technologies and others in the International Trade Commission. Last February, Presstek filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission (ITC) against Israeli printing plate manufacturer VIM Technologies, Ltd. (VIM) and its manufacturing partner Hanita Coatings RCA for what it claimed was infringement of its patent and trademark rights. Presstek also sued three U.S.-based distributors of VIM products: Ohio Graphco, Guaranteed Service and Supplies, and Recognition Systems, as well as one

DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY—May 30, 2008—Presstek Inc., the leading manufacturer and marketer of digital offset printing business solutions, is showcasing its full range of environmentally friendly digital printing solutions at drupa 2008, the world’s largest printing trade show scheduled for May 29th through June 11th, 2008, at the Messe Düsseldorf in Germany. Presstek can be found in Stand A55, Hall 04. “This important global trade event provides a tremendous opportunity for the worldwide printing community to gather every four years to review the current state of the industry, and we are excited to have such an impressive collection of new and innovative digital

BIRMINGHAM, U.K.— 29/05/2008—Ipex 2010’s new dates and layout have been greeted enthusiastically by leading industry suppliers, with Heidelberg, Kodak, Canon and HP among the leading industry suppliers already allocated space on the exhibition floorplan. “Industry reaction to our innovations for Ipex 2010 has been extremely positive,” says Ipex 2010 event director Trevor Crawford. “The new, later dates – 18th to 25th May – avoid major international public holidays and should move us into a generally warmer climate. In addition, locating the exhibition solely within the new halls, accessible via a single main entrance, simplifies navigation and makes it much more likely that visitors will

HUDSON, NH—May 19, 2008—Presstek, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRST), the leading manufacturer and marketer of digital offset printing business solutions, has announced the appointment of Heinrich Baumann Grafisches Centrum GmbH & Co. KG as its new German dealer. Based in Frankfurt/Main, the widely known and respected partner and distributor for prepress, print, finishing equipment and related services in the graphic arts industry will focus on the distribution of the Presstek 52DI and 34DI digital offset presses in large sections of Germany. “When Peter U. Blum, Presstek’s Senior Advisor for European Operations, approached us about offering these presses to our customers, we were thrilled,” said