Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (PCS) has launched the Smart Material Handler (SMH), a modular sheet handling solution for the digital cutting of sign, display, folding carton, and corrugated applications. The new solution from Kongsberg enables operators to load new materials on its cutting machines while the cutter is still processing the previous sheet. The machine does this by creating a buffer zone and allowing one operator to handle tasks that typically require two: effectively cutting labour needs by 50%. The SMH, which can be used in both landscape and portrait modes, comprises a loading table with an optional underside camera (USC) that automatically detects registration marks and adjusts positioning, and an offloading table. Together, the tools act as extensions to an existing Kongsberg cutting table, semi-automating the production workflow. The SMH is available as an add-on unit on all bed sizes for both the Kongsberg C-series and Ultimate series and can be retrofitted to existing machines. The loading table is suitable for rigid substrates but has the option to be replaced with a roll feeder, offering flexible workflows for different material handling requirements and faster changeovers. Connected to the other side of the cutting table, the offload table is positioned at a fixed 12-degree incline with integrated stoppers to securely hold finishing materials in place, facilitating smooth material unload and reducing potential costly errors. Kongsberg launches new Smart Material Handler Mimaki has announced the launch of the UJF-7151plus II e, its next-generation flatbed UV printer designed for direct-to-object (DTO) and industrial printing. The new press will be commercially available in the UK and Ireland from November 2025. The UJF-7151plus II e aims to build on its predecessor while solving three key challenges that Mimaki believes have long affected the market: namely maintaining consistent precision at high printing speeds, printing on curved or uneven surfaces, and reproducing sophisticated three-dimensional textures. In addition, a new Long Drop mode allows for direct printing on substrates with height differences of up to 10mm, with the purpose of ensuring stable results on curved, stepped, or moulded parts. By Jonathan Pert Mimaki launches DTO and industrial flatbed press The new SMH is available immediately to order online or via local distributors William Smith announced as exclusive 3M film supplier William Smith Group 1832 (William Smith) has been announced as the exclusive UK supplier of two new 3M Paint Protection Film (PPF) products. The new 3M PPF Series 100 Gloss and 150 Gloss are now available exclusively in the UK from William Smith. Both films are designed to deliver high clarity, strong protection, and feature self-healing technology that allows minor scratches to disappear over time. The products are available with Pattern Marketplace, 3M’s digital pattern software which allows sign and vehicle customisation businesses to access thousands of PPF and window film patterns, including more than 5,500 vehicles spanning over ten years. PPF films are applied to vulnerable areas of a vehicle to help guard against damage CPS brings Dlican printers to UK market China Print Supplies (CPS) has entered into a distribution agreement with Shenzhen Dlican Digital Technology, in order to supply the manufacturer's range of UV printers to the UK market. The agreement gives UK print businesses access to Dlican's portfolio of UV printing equipment including UV flatbeds, hybrids, cylindrical printers, and printers with visual positioning. Models on offer from CPS vary from compact desktop units to wide-format industrial systems, with bed sizes ranging from 1m x 1m to 4m x 2.5m. The Dlican range includes wide-format flatbed models such as the DLI-3325 and DLI4025, both of which are equipped with up to 16 Ricoh Gen 6 printheads. Premier becomes exclusive provider of SpotOn Syntac UK materials supplier, Premier, is now the exclusive provider of Drytac’s SpotOn SynTac range of PVC-free adhesive display materials in the UK & Ireland. The new SpotOn SynTac range includes an improved white matt version and an all-new clear gloss product, both suitable for window and wall applications. Both products are coated on one side with a pressure-sensitive dot-pattern polyacrylate adherent, developed so that installation on smooth surfaces is bubble-free, and the film can be removed quickly and cleanly if done within 12 months. SpotOn SynTac also contains no chlorine, plasticisers, or heavy metals and, due to its lightness in comparison to other comparable products, requires less energy to produce. SpotOn SynTac is designed to stick easily and remove cleanly By Jonathan Pert The press supports light cyan and light magenta inks alongside CMYK By Jonathan Pert KIT & CONSUMABLES / NEWS 12 email: editor@signlink.co.uk Issue 262 - December 2025 | January 2026 By Jonathan Pert The 3.2m Dlican Hybrid DLI-3300s can be configured with up to 30 printheads By Jonathan Pert
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