EFI Focuses Technology Investment Strategy to Capitalize on High-Value Digital Imaging Segments

Electronics For Imaging Inc (EFI) is announcing that it will be prioritizing technology investments to accelerate growth in its fast-growing industrial EFI inkjet business to continue to lead the industry in the analog-to-digital transition, as well as in its market-leading Fiery business. As part of this focused strategy, EFI has completed a sale of its eProductivity Software packaging and print productivity software business to an affiliate of Symphony Technology Group.

Achieving High-Quality Printing While Maintaining Profitability

Are technological advancements in machinery allowing brand customers to expect higher-quality printing? Are brands simply pushing printers for higher quality, which is then driving the development of new technology? To a degree, both can be answered with a resounding, “Yes!” Why? High-tech equipment, coupled with continual calls for improvement, are causing an absolute print quality … Continued

Utilizing Screens to Improve Whites and Spot Colors in High-Volume Printing

The importance of good white ink laydown in flexible packaging cannot be understated. A good white ink underlayer forms the foundation for most color graphics and provides the single biggest opportunity to improve their “pop.” Without a good white underlayer, the image looks flat and lacks chroma. White represents 40 percent to 50 percent of … Continued

Jeff Jacobson Named CEO at Electronics For Imaging (EFI)

FREMONT, CA—Electronics For Imaging Inc (EFI) announced the appointment of Jeff Jacobson, a 30-year veteran of the digital imaging and industrial technology sector, as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Jacobson will retain his position as executive chairman. Jacobson succeeds Bill Muir, who is stepping down for personal reasons. Prior to joining EFI, Jacobson served as … Continued

X-Rite Announces i1Pro 3 Plus Color Profiling Device for Imaging, Print and Textiles

GRAND RAPIDS, MI—X-Rite Inc and Pantone LLC, global leaders in color science and technology, announce the new i1Pro 3 Plus, a spectral color measurement solution specifically designed for imaging, print and textile professionals who need advanced calibration and color profiling capabilities to support today’s wide-format and industrial printing applications. The i1Pro 3 Plus has been … Continued

G7 for Flexo: The Method’s Role & Value in the Pressroom

G7 has quickly become a recognized term in the printing industry and, at Techkon, we’ve embraced it from its inception. It’s interesting that many packaging printers have asked some variation of two closely related questions: “Does this apply to flexo?” and “What are the differences between performing G7 on flexo and offset presses?” We’ve noticed … Continued

EFI Names Bill Muir as New CEO

FREMONT, CA—Electronics For Imaging Inc, a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, announced that its Board of Directors has named William (Bill) D. Muir as its new chief executive officer. Bill was most recently the chief operating officer of Jabil, a product solutions company. His appointment is effective Oct. 15, 2018, when he will … Continued