Every year, SGIA is one of the industry's hottest events and this year is no exception.
Once again, Roland has taken center stage at SGIA with thousands of visitors getting a hands-on look at stunning new technologies including the new DPI award-winning VersaUV LEC-300, the world’s first UV inkjet printer/cutter, and new VersaArt production printers, as affordable as they are powerful. Live demonstrations on the entire product line and daily presentations on new VersaWorks 3.0 and vehicle wraps continue to draw record crowds to the booth.
Outside the Roland exhibit, award-winning Roland innovation continues to inspire the industry. This year, the company is the proud recipient of the following prestigious awards:
- DPI Product of the Year – awarded to Roland's new VersaUV LEC-300 UV inkjet printer/cutter
- SGIA Magnus Award – recognizing Roland's "above and beyond" support for the association and its goals
- SGIA Gold Sponsorship Award – reflecting Roland’s contribution as a key SGIA conference sponsor
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VersaArt RS Series Eco-Solvent Inkjet PrintersOffered in 54" and 64" 4-color (CMYK) models, VersaArt printers feature Roland Intelligent Pass Control™ technology for exceptional image quality and printing at up to 230 sqft./hr. |
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VersaUV LEC-300 30" UV Inkjet Printer/CutterThe world's first UV inkjet printer/cutter prints CMYK + White + Clear on a range of substrates including foils, metallic and synthetic papers, BOPP, PE and PET film for unmatched color, texture and dimension. |
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Roland Wins Prestigious Digital Output Magazine Award
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We proudly announce that Roland has been named one of Digital Output's Top 50 "industry innovators" for 2008 as selected by readers. Learn More |
ALSO SHOWING
Live VersaWorks Software Workshops
More robust and precise than ever before, VersaWorks 3.0 manages up to four Roland devices simultaneously – perfect for high-volume shops. Attend a live workshop at the show to learn the most advanced features of VersaWorks from Roland’s product experts.
Powerful Color Management with VersaWorks - 10:00 AM (W, Th, F)
Learn powerful color management for the signage, apparel decoration and fine art industries using VersaWorks advanced settings and Roland Color with Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW. Duration 20 minutes.
Apparel Decoration with Heat Transfer Material - 1:00 PM (W, Th, F)
Learn how easy it is to create custom apparel graphics with Roland’s print/cut technology utilizing Roland HTM Media and Roland VersaWorks with Variable Data Printing technology. See first hand the simple 3 step process to create customized HTM appliqués. Duration 20 minutes.
Spot Color Matching Made Easy with VersaWorks - 3:00 PM (W, Th, F) - 10:00 AM (S)
With Roland Color, Spot Color Matching isn’t a target, it’s a promise. In this 20 minute session, you’ll learn the simple 3 step process of spot color matching with Roland Color and VersaWorks. Produce color chip charts, peel & stick sheets and wall charts on various media for reference guides.
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Live Born to Wrap Demos
Watch the Digital EFX vehicle wrap pro’s turn a Scion into a work of art using Roland’s new Restyling Wrap Media solution.
Duration:
45 minutes
11am, 2pm, 4pm daily.
Roland Featured SGIA Presentation
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
2:00 – 3:15 pm – Room C-102
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Speaker: Fernando Catania, Roland Product Manager |
S08 : Making the Choice: Finding the Right Inkjet Device for Your Business
Solvent, eco-solvent, bio and UV! With so many flavors of digital ink systems out there, it can be a daunting task when it comes to choosing a technology that's best suited to meet the bulk of your customers' demands. This session will focus on the advantages and shortcomings of UV, Solvent, eco-solvent, and bio-based ink technologies. It also will take an in-depth look at applications, limitations and environmental concerns, and discuss key consideration points to help you determine which technology is best suited to meet the demands for the majority of your customers.










