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  Kyocera Document Solutions has provided Japanese fashion brand Telma with fabrics printed with its environmentally friendly inkjet textile printer Forearth and presented at the Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo. The fabrics were presented at the Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo.  On Monday, 2 September, Telma held its first runway-style show in Tokyo, and fabric for one third of the total 40 looks was printed with the Kyocera Document Solutions' Forearth.  Telma designer Terumasa Nakajima, who has a passion for textiles, focused on printing on acetate fabric as one of his specialties for this show. Acetate is a semi-synthetic fabric made mainly from wood pulp, and is often used for scarves and skirts because of its beautiful silk-like luster and drape, as well as its fluffy elasticity. However, in conventional dyeing of acetate, it is difficult to control temperature and time in the dyeing process because the fabric is sensitive to heat, and problems such as poor coloration and une...

  Ricoh has announced a new series of monochrome production printers, the Pro 8400 series, which offer minor improvements over the current Pro 8300 series, including a faster scanner. The series includes three models, and two variants. The only difference between the three models is the print speed, with the 8400S producing 96 A4 ppm while the 8410 and 8420 run at 111 and 136 A4 ppm, respectively. In addition, there are two variants with the two faster models offered as either printer-only machines, or as full MFPs as the 8410S and 8420S complete with a scanner unit. There’s no printer-only model for the base 8400 device. Despite Ricoh’s marketing spiel around high productivity, these are the same print speeds as the outgoing Pro 8300-series machines. The scanner unit for the MFP devices has been improved, with its speed up from 220 ppm to 280 ppm, assuming A4 duplexing at up to 300dpi resolution. Ricoh says that it has also updated the automatic document feeder, or ADF, presumabl...

  Jagran New Media has expanded its digital footprint in the state of Maharashtra by launching MarathiJagran.com , a comprehensive news website specifically tailored for the Marathi-speaking community. The website has a wide range of verified and credible content, including news, entertainment, business, lifestyle, and more, in the Marathi language. Designed to cater to the unique interests and needs of Marathi-speaking readers, Marathi Jagran will offer a comprehensive range of content, including real-time news coverage, in-depth articles, engaging videos, and multimedia features. Expanding Jagran New Media's digital footprint in Maharashtra, the website will deliver news across various categories such as entertainment, markets, stocks, lifestyle, and astrology, all in the Marathi language. It will ensure timely updates on local news while also providing content with a national perspective. Through this initiative, readers will now gain access to Jagran Group’s extensive news net...

  Fiery , an innovator of digital front ends (DFEs) for the print industry, is showcasing the future of digital printing at Printing United 2024 from 10-12 September in Las Vegas. Fiery’s products enable the exceptional color, customization, job speed, and efficiency that print businesses rely on every day, with superpowered solutions for cutsheet, industrial, packaging, sign and display, direct-to-film (DTF), direct-to-garment (DTG), and more. At stand #C335, visitors can see how to harness the power of Fiery DFEs to boost productivity, enhance profitability, and grow businesses.  “At Printing United 2024, we’re showcasing the Fiery products and technologies that drive the cutting edge of innovation across the print industry. From the award-winning Fiery Impress for industrial markets, to the industry’s leading workflows for DTF and DTG applications, to AI solutions that intelligently optimize your ink purchases, our award-winning products guarantee shorter learning curves, e...

  Meerut-based Arihant Publications , one of the biggest educational reference book publishers in North India, started with a single book for ITI entrance exams under the guidance of Deepesh Jain. Subsequently, his brothers Reetesh Jain and Parvesh Jain joined the publisher. Arihant publishes over 3,000 titles for engineering entrance, NDA, UPSC, state and central level exams such as CTET for government vacancies, and school reference books. It publishes educational reference books for CBSE, ICSE, and the UP board for all subjects. It produces about 2.5 lakh softcover books daily at its 13-acre plant on the outskirts of Meerut, near Delhi. The company’s 3,500 employees work across its five editorial offices in Delhi, Jaipur, Noida, Bengaluru, and Meerut in addition to sales and distribution locations and the book production plant. (On a personal note, I started my writing career at Arihant Publications’ Daryaganj editorial office, which has since shifted to Noida, as an author for ...

  JLF New York , produced by Teamwork Arts, pioneering Indian curatorial company, returns for its 8th edition on 10 and 11 September 2024, at one of the world’s most culturally alive cities. The festival, which embodies the energy of its mother ship, the annual Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF), will bring back its signature camaraderie, books and writers, and ideas and conversations that make it truly special. Held at prestigious venues including the Asia Society, the National Arts Club, the Center for Fiction, and Sundaram Tagore Gallery, JLF New York promises a rich tapestry of debates and dialog, featuring a roster of speakers. JLF New York 2024’s speakers include André Aciman, author of Call Me by Your Name , Homo Irrealis and Find Me , whose new memoir My Roman Year will be released in October 2024. Joining him is Devika Rege, celebrated for her debut novel Quarterlife , recognized as a landmark in contemporary Indian literature.  The festival will also have Navdeep Su...

  Visitors to this month’s MediaExpo in New Delhi event will discover first-hand how the Kongsberg X Series of digital cutting tables can enable businesses to boost their productivity and creativity. From 12-14 September, the Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS) team will be at stand C26 of the Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, showcasing how its X24 cutting system and range of advanced tooling combine to help sign and display converters meet increasing demand and drive throughput. “With a noticeable shift towards more eco-friendly materials, the versatility of finishing equipment becomes crucial,” said Rafiq Shaikh, sales and service leader at Kongsberg PCS. “The Kongsberg machine stands out in this regard, offering cutting and routing capabilities that allow it to efficiently process a wide range of materials with minimal setup time. “This single machine can surpass the production speeds of traditional routers, lasers, and plotters, leading to significant savings on ...

  Komori India , a subsidiary of the Tokyo-headquartered Komori Corporation, announced Jun Sudo as its new president in April 2024. With a stint of more than 25 years at Komori, Sudo has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience while serving the company in different capacities in different geographies. Indian Printer & Publisher correspondent Priyanka Tanwar interacted with Sudo during a recent visit to Komori India’s office in Faridabad last month, where he talked about his first three months in India and his plans for the company’s India operations. According to Sudo, though Komori India had reported 35 orders at drupa24 (held from 28 May – 7 June in Dusseldorf, Germany), the company already had a dozen orders for installations in hand by the end of April 2024. The remaining 23 machines were actual deals finalized during the printing and packaging show. The Komori Group received orders for 150 machines during the show out of which one-fourth of the orders were from ...