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Check Out the Latest Signs Products for May

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May 23, 2022

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STS Inks Compact 24-in. Printer

The system can print onto non-treated cotton, silk, polyester, denim, nylon, leather and 50/50 blends.

Developed in partnership with MUTOH, the Direct-to-Film (DTF) modular system from STS Inks features a compact 24-in. printer built to fit on a tabletop or rolling stand in any size shop. With the ability to quickly create custom t-shirts and apparel, the system can print onto non-treated cotton, silk, polyester, denim, nylon, leather and 50/50 blends; works equally well with both white and dark textiles; and allows users to choose a matte or glossy finish. DTF also requires no cutting or weeding, producing less waste while creating crisp edges.

STS Inks

Mimaki USA’s JV330-130/160

Features Mimaki Weaving Dot Technology (MWDT), which changes the order of ink-droplet placement depending on conditions.

Large-format inkjet printer prints speeds of 226 sq. ft./hr. in standard mode with four colors and 142 sq. ft./hr. with eight. Features Mimaki Weaving Dot Technology (MWDT), which changes the order of ink-droplet placement depending on conditions; and value-added functions, including an XY slitter, media changer and more.

Mimaki USA

Ascent Equipment’s 3D Pro

The industrial 3D printer can process fire-retardant (FR) materials.

With a maximum object size of 24 x 24 x 5 in., the industrial 3D printer can process fire-retardant (FR) materials, uses SolidFuse slicer software to convert 2D to 3D, and can run two colors (two filaments in, one nozzle out). Includes a color touch screen, removable build surface plate and UL-certified power supply.

Ascent Equipment

Avery Dennison’s Dusted Crystal

Available in a matte and luster finish, the frosted film offers privacy while diffusing light in interior spaces.

Decorative architectural window film features wet-apply, quick-release adhesive that allows it to be repositioned during installation, and removed after drying with no residue left on the glass. Available in a matte and luster finish, the frosted film offers privacy while diffusing light in interior spaces.

Avery Dennison

GF 765 Rainbow Holographic Film

Compatible with solvent, latex and UV-curable inks.

Featuring permanent adhesive and a 6-mil thickness for easy handling, this film is suitable for decals, retail displays, packaging and other applications. Compatible with solvent, latex and UV-curable inks.

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Roland DGA’s ESM-SGC2 (Solvent Gloss Canvas)

The gloss canvas contains no optical brighteners and has archival properties.

Consisting of 65% polyester/35% cotton blends with an Oxford weave to mimic the look and feel of traditional artist canvas, this 22-mil media has an increased white point for enhanced image definition. The gloss canvas contains no optical brighteners and has archival properties. Available in 30- and 54-in. widths.

Roland DGA

SloanLED’s BrightLINE 2

Features prism lens technology to redirect otherwise wasted light.

Designed for single-sided, fabric-face lightbox illumination, this upgraded lighting solution consumes less energy than the previous version, allowing more product per power supply and 6500 K and 4000 K color temperatures (CCT). Features prism lens technology to redirect otherwise wasted light.

SloanLED

Introducing the Sign Industry Podcast

The Sign Industry Podcast is a platform for every sign person out there — from the old-timers who bent neon and hand-lettered boats to those venturing into new technologies — we want to get their stories out for everyone to hear. Come join us and listen to stories, learn tricks or techniques, and get insights of what’s to come. We are the world’s second oldest profession. The folks who started the world’s oldest profession needed a sign.