Printess announces strategic investment in PiktID News 

Printess announces strategic investment in PiktID

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Printess, a provider of print personalization solutions, announced a strategic investment in PiktID, an AI technology company. The partnership underscores Printess’ continued dedication to pushing the limits of personalized print while adhering to responsible and transparent AI practices, the company said. PiktID has a suite of AI-powered tools: TagID, EraseID, and SuperID. TagID is an automated photo tagging tool, with... Read More
IXXI unveils double-sided wall art New Products 

IXXI unveils double-sided wall art

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Dutch design brand IXXI, known for its patented wall decorations, is launching a double-sided wall decoration. Customers can now choose two different designs on one IXXI, allowing them to switch styles with the flick of a wrist. This unique concept is a solution for those who like to frequently change their style without having to purchase multiple copies. “The double-sided... Read More
Leica Camera debuts Leica Q3 43 with fixed 43mm lens New Products 

Leica Camera debuts Leica Q3 43 with fixed 43mm lens

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Leica Camera has extended its third-generation Q-Series compact full-frame fixed-focal length cameras with the introduction of the Leica Q3 with a 43mm fixed focal length. The new Leica Q3 43 as a specially developed APO-Summicron 43 f/2 ASPH lens.  The focal length mirrors the natural perception of the human eye, allowing for the realistic composition of distortion-free motifs through the... Read More
Chromaluxe parent UW Solutions announces acquisition by Apogee Acquisitions News 

Chromaluxe parent UW Solutions announces acquisition by Apogee

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Publicly traded Apogee Enterprises, Inc. announced it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire UW Interco, LLC (“UW Solutions”) from Heartwood Partners for $240 million in cash, subject to customary closing conditions. The transaction will close during the company’s fiscal 2025 third quarter. According to the Apogee press release: “the purchase price represents a multiple of approximately 8.5x UW Solutions’... Read More
Claranova management announce share purchases News 

Claranova management announce share purchases

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PlanetArt parent company Claranova announced several members of its management team recently increased their stake in the company’s capital through share purchases on the market. Eric Gareau , CEO of Claranova and Avanquest, acquired 50,000 shares on Sept. 26, 2024, bringing his total stake to 153,689 shares. Xavier Rojo , Administrative and Financial Director of Claranova, acquired 25,993 shares on... Read More
Lomography launches new edition of the Lomomatic 110 Zebra Crossing camera News 

Lomography launches new edition of the Lomomatic 110 Zebra Crossing camera

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Lomography announces a new edition of its Lomomatic 110 Camera. The Lomomatic 110 Zebra Crossing features a new design along with all the features from the original Lomomatic 110. The camera features a 23 mm Minitar CX multi-coated glass lens, automatic exposure, multiple and long-exposure shooting modes, zone focusing, adjustable ISO, Lomomatic Flash with colored filters, and metal wrist strap... Read More
EFI expands relationship with global strategic partner DPI Technology (Guandong) Co., Ltd. News Partnerships 

EFI expands relationship with global strategic partner DPI Technology (Guandong) Co., Ltd.

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Electronics For Imaging, Inc. reported its subsidiary, EFI Cretaprint S.L.U., has licensed its Building Materials digital printing business to its current global strategic partner, DPI Technology (Guandong) Co., Ltd., a technology company with a network of dealers that specializes in research, development, production, sales, and service for high-speed industrial digital printing solutions. “This strategic partnership strengthens DPI’s role as the exclusive... Read More
From PR to Photography: Enzo Dal Verme’s Inspiring Career Through the Lens Feature Podcasts 

From PR to Photography: Enzo Dal Verme’s Inspiring Career Through the Lens

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In this captivating episode of the Dead Pixels Society podcast, host Gary Pageau delves into the fascinating journey of Enzo Dal Verme, an acclaimed fashion photographer who transitioned from running a PR agency to becoming a celebrated photographer for prestigious magazines like Vanity Fair and The Times. Dal Vermes story is one of resilience, adaptability, and an unwavering passion for... Read More
Xiaomi, Leica Camera team up on Xiaomi 14T with Leica optics New Products 

Xiaomi, Leica Camera team up on Xiaomi 14T with Leica optics

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  Xiaomi and Leica Camera AG introduced the newest member of their co-engineered smartphones – the Xiaomi 14T series – made up of two models, the Xiaomi 14T and the more powerful Xiaomi 14T Pro. Both have a triple camera system with Summilux lenses, which have been developed in collaboration with Leica. Also, with the Xiaomi Mix Flip, the first... Read More
TAMRON announces 90mm Macro 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (Model F072) for E-mount, Z mount full-frame mirrorless New Products 

TAMRON announces 90mm Macro 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (Model F072) for E-mount, Z mount full-frame mirrorless

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Tamron launched its 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (Model F072), a mid-telephoto 1:1 macro lens, compatible with Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. Available on Oct. 24 at $699 USD / $949 CAD. The new 90mm F2.8 MACRO lens, designed for mirrorless cameras, offers unparalleled resolution performance from the center to the edges, and delivers soft, blurred... Read More
Printing United Expo brings back those photofinishing vibes … with a twist Events News Opinion 

Printing United Expo brings back those photofinishing vibes … with a twist

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  As the unified North American show for the printing industry, Printing United has gained prominence over the past few years as the destination to see and touch the latest in output technologies. This year’s show was massive, drawing 24,969 registered attendees and 800 exhibitors from 115 countries. Considering this was also a drupa year, the turnout was particularly impressive,... Read More
School photographer fired after offering to eat the soul of a student News 

School photographer fired after offering to eat the soul of a student

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In today’s tough hiring environment, sometimes it’s hard to find the right fit. A recent story, in Virginia, involving a school photographer shows why standards have to be maintained. According to the Washington Post (and numerous other outlets), a Lifetouch school photographer was reported to have lost her job after asking an elementary school student inappropriate questions. The principal of Chittum... Read More
Save the date: drupa will be May 9 – 17, 2028 Events News 

Save the date: drupa will be May 9 – 17, 2028

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Staying true to its four-year cycle, drupa will be held again in May 2028, this time as a nine-day event, from May 9-17, 2028. “drupa 2024 was more international than ever, and the positive atmosphere throughout the halls reflected our industry’s determination to drive profound change in order to make the printing and packaging industry more sustainable through automation, artificial... Read More