Global Graphics Acquires Xitron

ANN ARBOR, MI and CAMBRIDGE, UK—Xitron, a leading independent developer of Harlequin RIP and workflow products for commercial, flexo, digital and high-speed inkjet printing, has been acquired by Harlequin RIP manufacturer Global Graphics PLC from Vanguard Graphics International (VGI). A nearly 30-year Harlequin OEM, Xitron is one of Global Graphics’ longest standing partners. “Xitron is … Continued

W&H Develops Digital Printing Machine for Flexible Packaging

LENGERICH, Germany—While digital printing is already firmly established in the label and commercial printing sector, flexible packaging continues to be a challenge. Windmöller & Hölscher has developed a concept for a new digital printing machine, bringing on partners including leading inkjet printhead manufacturer Xaar. The digital printing machine from W&H is based on piezo inkjet technology. “We … Continued

Xaar Announces Partnership with Xerox Corp.

CAMBRIDGE, U.K.—Xaar, a leader in industrial inkjet technology headquartered in Cambridge, U.K., has signed an agreement with Xerox Corp. to partner in bulk piezoelectric (piezo) inkjet printheads. This partnership capitalizes on each company’s considerable expertise in bulk piezo printhead development, will deliver substantial benefits to the market through leveraging both companies’ market-leading technology, and enables Xaar … Continued