Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc
Ramsey, NJ 07446
Nov 10, 2004 Suited for production level environments, bizhub PRO™ 1050 printer/copier features monthly duty cycle of 1.5 million impressions and max paper capacity of 9,000 sheets. With image area of 12.36 x 18.10 in. and max paper size of 12.75 x 18.11 in., unit is designed to handle Segment 6 printing needs. It offers print resolution of 600 dpi, multi-sheet feed detection system, and air blowers in each paper tray to facilitate handling of coated paper.

NanoInk, Inc.
Chicago, IL 60607
Nov 09, 2004 Active™ Pen Array transforms NSCRIPTOR System into multi-pen plotter for nanoscale. Each probe in array is addressable and able to move individually in Z-direction while scanning and writing. Active Pen includes microfabricated pens, electronics and interconnect modules, and alignment software. Each pen array consists of 8-pen configuration, having 6 central writing pens and 2 flanking reader probes. InkCAD™ v3.0 software facilitates nanoscale tip-to-tip alignment.

Iconotech
Clinton, CT 06413
Nov 08, 2004 Sidewinder In-Line Printer replaces labels, ink jet printing, and pre-printed cases. It uses computer-generated printing stencil to print bar codes, logos, and text directly on filled cases, allowing for exact placement of high-resolution print anywhere within 2 x 23 in. print area. Precision print provides 100% guaranteed readable bar codes and is suitable for batch runs of 10,000. Measuring 19 x 24 in. printer can be mounted on either side of conveyor.

Lenox Systems Limited
County Wicklow   Ireland
Oct 19, 2004 Offering max print width of 104 mm and print length of 400 mm, Series CT provides direct thermal/thermal transfer or direct thermal printing at up to 150 mm/sec. Range of interfaces ensures printers can be connected to any PC or terminal. Systems process data and print continuously even when data and graphics vary on each label. Direct or thermal transfer printers, Series CL, operate at up to 200 mm/sec, with max print width of 164 mm and length of 1,249 mm.

Transition Automation, Inc.
North Billerica, MA 01862
Oct 01, 2004 Low profile holder and blade assembly feature less surface area for paste to stick during printing process. Design includes reference point, which ensures replacement blades are seated up against pin for accurate alignment.

DEK International GmbH
Flemington, NJ 08822
Sep 29, 2004 Available in 23 x 23 and 29 x 29 in. sizes with 3 mm thickness, VectorGuard™ PumpPrint™ Stencils utilize tensioning system of VectorGuard frame, which attaches directly to acrylic PumpPrint stencils by engaging in channel routed around circumference. Stencils allow large numbers of adhesives deposits of almost any shape and size to be made on populated PCBs with sub 8 second cycle times.

Kyocera Mita America Inc.
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Sep 27, 2004 Model KM-2050 features two 300-sheet paper drawers, 50-sheet multi-purpose tray, 64 MB of standard print and copy memory, electronic and rotate sort, scan to e-mail, scan to file, and TWAIN scanning. It accepts 16–28 lb bond via drawers and 13 lb bond to 90 lb index via tray. Standard network print is driven by PowerPC750/300 MHz processor and fast 1200 dpi print resolution. System supports major page description languages, including PRESCRIBE, PCL 6, and KPDL3.

Griffin-Rutgers Co., Inc.
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Sep 23, 2004 Integrated with continuous or intermittent motion packaging systems, TruFlex UV provides in-line printing of text, barcodes, and graphics in registered or random format. Solvent-free inks cure in milliseconds when exposed to integrated UV curing system. Overprint registration control enables additional information to be printed onto pre-printed webs, while precision index feature provides for size adjustment of print to match exact index required.

Weber Marking Systems, Inc.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005 4457
Sep 17, 2004 Model 5200rfid prints, encodes, verifies, and applies RFID smart labels to cartons and pallet loads in one operation. It utilizes thermal/thermal-transfer technology to produce labels with text, bar codes, and graphics at 203 dpi. As labels are printed, digital information is encoded on UHF tags embedded in smart label material. If tag cannot be verified, it is rejected before it can be applied. Labels up to 5 x 6 in. can be dispensed at up to 12 ips.

Weber Marking Systems, Inc.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005 4457
Jul 28, 2004 Compliant with EPC UHF Class 0 and 0+ standards, Model R110XiIIIPlus RFID combines smart label encoding with thermal/thermal-transfer printing. It encodes case- and pallet-level information on thin, UHF transponders embedded in pressure-sensitive smart labels while simultaneously verifying that encoding is accurate. Unit prints text, bar codes, and graphics on labels at resolution of 203 dpi. Labels up to 4.5 x 39 in. can be dispensed at speeds up to 10 ips.

Automated Packaging Systems Inc.
Streetsboro, OH 44241
Jul 21, 2004 Autobag PI 412cw Prism™ programmable thermal-transfer printer imprints on 2 locations of bags at speeds up to 12 ips, or 80 bags/min. Print quality is 300 dpi at 8 ips or 203 dpi at 12 ips. Text, graphics, and barcodes can be applied to individual packages in-line, on bag front and back, then indexed for product loading and sealing. Unit supports bag widths from 2–16 in. Label graphics, font styles, and barcode information may be stored in system memory.

Mettler Toledo, Inc.
Columbus, OH 43240
Jul 15, 2004 Model 8442 incorporates large tower display featuring dual LCD messages. Retailer PC applications can be used to create custom label formats and to maintain all scale related data. Integrated printer offers large label capacity, slides out for access and label loading, and provides default label formats for all specified label types.

Matthews International Corp., Marking Products Div.
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 4407
Jun 14, 2004 Digital Coditherm™ uses double ribbon to create positive image electronically on inked thermal ribbon in initial print phase, and then transfers hot to surface being worked on. Print speed is approximately 1 cycle/sec, depending on message size. Variable automatic texts such as time, date, serial number, batch, and shift can be combined with logo messages, bar codes, and text to print within max marking area of 3.74 x 8.66 in. with 300 dpi resolution.

Weber Marking Systems, Inc.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005 4457
Jun 10, 2004 R4Mplus combines smart label encoding and verification with thermal/thermal-transfer printing to help comply with RFID supply chain requirements of retailers and government agencies. Unit encodes information on thin, UHF transponders embedded in smart labels, and simultaneously verifies that encoding is correct. It prints and encodes labels up to 4.5 x 39 in. at speeds up to 10 ips and also prints text, bar codes, and/or graphics on surface labels at 203 dpi resolution.

NanoInk, Inc.
Chicago, IL 60607
May 26, 2004 NSCRIPTOR™, suited for fabrication of nanoscale electronic components, incorporates bias control option that delivers functional capability of creating electric field between probe tip and sample substrate. This allows researcher to perform oxidation nanolithography and enables deposition of conductive nanoscale structures onto semiconductor surfaces via electrochemical Dip Pen Nanolithography™ (DPN™) methods. System also incorporates multi-pen writing arrays.

Progressive Machine Inc.
Greenville, SC 29611
May 14, 2004 Equipped with Zero-Max CD® couplings, Blue Falcon servo-driven screen printers are available in formats from 10-color, 12-station model to 20-color, 22-station model. They feature digital control of indexer function and positioning and are designed for continuous-duty operation; indexing table movement and number of stations are programmable via operator interface. Once programmed, system operates continuously without operator intervention.

Transition Automation, Inc.
North Billerica, MA 01862
May 11, 2004 Permalex Metal Squeegees are infused with polymer lubricant, which eliminates sticking typically seen on other metal squeegees. Products facilitate printing in lead-free environments.

Xerox Imaging Standards
Rochester, NY 14623
May 06, 2004 WorkCentre® M20/M20i devices, available in 3 black-and-white configurations, offer print and/or copy speeds of up to 22 pages/min and first-copy-out time of under 9 sec. Units deliver 2-sided printing and accept multiple paper trays. ID Card Copy feature copies both sides of one document onto one side of paper. WorkCentre M20 combines digital copier/printer with color scanning, and network-ready WorkCentre M20i adds color fax and remote device monitoring/management capabilities.

Ticona Engineering Polymers
Florence, KY 41042
Apr 28, 2004 Celanex® polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) copolymer binder, which melts at 147°C, creates all-polyester hood and trunk liners in non-reactive, thermal operation. It meets European recyclability regulations and is used in powdered form to fuse mat of polyethylene terephthalate staple fibers that melts at 250-257°C. Material bonds various other fibers in felts or fabrics and can be fabricated as staple fiber, sheet, or film or coextruded over PBT fiber.

Action Duplication
West Conshohocken, PA 19428
Apr 27, 2004 On-Disc Digital Printing Service delivers photo-quality images on CDs and DVDs. Digital Print Transfer process allows individual customization of each disc with variable data such as names, addresses, and serial numbers. Application examples include direct mail, business cards, concert tickets, serialization of secure content, and limited edition collectable DVDs.