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BRIEFS The new era in the

Canon Middle East is
expanding its lineup with
the debut of the EOS C400
featuring an RF mount, in-line flexo industry
alongside the CN7x17 KAS T
lens engineered to elevate
large scale productions to A decade ago, the label and
greater heights. Adapting flexo market predominantly
to the evolving needs of revolved around presses
the market and designed with versatility in mind, the EOS spanning 280-330 mm in
C400 offers an all-in-one solution tailored to support a vast width. However, Vinsak's
range of different productions, from indie cinema and introduction of Lombardi to
documentary, live and virtual broadcasts to the electronic the Indian market instigated
news gathering field. The EOS C400 is the first high-end RF a significant shift. Today, the
mount cinema EOS camera, ushering in a groundbreaking standard width stands at
new era for Canon products particularly within the EOS R 430mm, with approximately
System. Compact yet mighty, the innovative design packs
advanced features and specifications typically found in larger 90% of inline flexo presses Vinsak introduces Lombardi to Prakash Printers and Coaters P Ltd
cameras into a more nimble box shaped design, prioritising being sold at this width or
ease of use and operability without compromising on wider. Additionally, widths In 2024, the market is India, a longstanding and
capability. Moreover, specific in-camera connectivity such as of 530mm, 620mm, and poised for advancement to dedicated partner in the
genlock, return input and 12-pin lens terminal all support 670mm now command the next level. Lombardi and Indian market. The installa-
live multi-camera productions. The EOS C400 is equipped almost 20% of the market Vinsak proudly unveil the tion of the first in-line press
with a cutting-edge 6K full frame backside-illuminated. share. This evolution is inaugural installation of the of this web width by any
accompanied by a broaden-
MUTOH Europe nv, EMEA ing definition of labels, Invicta I2 press, boasting an manufacturer in India marks
headquarters of wide- impressive web width of a significant milestone.
f o rm a t p ri n te r expanding beyond self-adhe- 880mm. This groundbreak- Additionally, it represents
manufacturer MUTOH sive and wet glue to encom-
INDUSTRIES LTD., Japan, pass shrink sleeves, IML ing achievement finds its the debut of the Lombardi I2
has received a prestigious labels, wrap-around labels, home at Prakash Printers and press in Asia and the Middle
EDP award for its MUTOH
XpertJet 1462UF A1+ sized and heat transfer labels. Coaters P Ltd in Ahmedabad, East.
flatbed printer in the
category “Direct to Shape Canon ME announces first of its
Printers”. Organised by the European Digital Press
Association, the EDP Awards recognize excellence in the
digital printing, publishing and packaging industries. This
year’s awards ceremony was held on the evening of May 29th kind RF hybrid prime lens
at the Drupa Cube at Messe Düsseldorf. “We are very proud to
receive this prestigious and very valuable technical award for Canon Middle East has
our XpertJet 1462UF on behalf of our Japanese development introduced the RF 35mm
team”, says Stephan Heintjens, MUTOH Europe’s General
Manager Product Application, Marketing, Service & QA. “The F1.4L VCM, a first of its kind
EDP awards represent a strong point of reference." hybrid lens designed to cap-
ture both stills and video,
Agfa has received two along with the new
prestigious European Speedlite EL-10 for elevating
Digital Press Association portraits with controllable
(EDP) Awards for two of
its recently introduced lighting. This hybrid lens
inkjet innovations. For empowers creatives with the This is a first of its kind hybrid lens designed to capture both stills and video
the twelfth time, Agfa flexibility needed to reach
was honored for its new levels of artistry and phers avoid visual distrac- capturing a group at an
innovative power when mixed media. Part of an tions when pulling focus event or reportage-style
it was presented with
two awards during the expanding lineup, this single from one subject to another. shots on the street – the
official award ceremony at drupa in Düsseldorf, Germany. lens performs like two, and Whether capturing an 35mm focal length offers a
“We are proud to have our inkjet printing solutions rewarded is the only RF prime lens event, such as a wedding, or sweet spot in perspective.
once again with this mark of quality and innovation”, said with a dedicated iris control shooting a street documen-
Arnaud Calleja, Vice-President Digital Printing Solutions at tary, this hybrid lens pro- The f/1.4 aperture can be
Agfa. “These prestigious awards are a testament to our ring for video1. used to control depth of
position as a leader in inkjet technology. With our portfolio of The lens also boasts an vides a seamless experience field, guaranteeing brilliant
powerful printing beasts, we enable print service providers to 11-blade aperture, enabling across both stills and
grow their businesses by achieving remarkable print results smooth out of focus areas to motion. Whatever the set- creative performance, even
and increasing both productivity and printing efficiency. We separate the subject from ting or environment, no cre- in those low-light moments,
have introduced several major inkjet printing innovations the background or fore- ative goal is off limits. For such as the golden hour or
over the past months, and we are planning additional ground, and minimal focus moments when a wide angle even a night skyline or dimly
launches in the near future.”
breathing to help videogra- is needed – whether that’s lit event.
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