INDUSTRY NEWS www.images-magazine.com 18 images APRIL 2022 New CorelDraw updates boost creative connections Several “valuable” updates have been introduced for CorelDraw Graphics Suite, the professional graphic design software solution. The updates, available to subscribers, are designed to allow designers and decorators to maximise their creativity and productivity while remaining connected with clients and colleagues in real time. It means the all-in-one design solution is able to deliver a new “personalised learning experience” that empowers users to expand their knowledge and skills tailored to their unique needs and interests. At the same time, access to real-time collaboration is intended to make it easy for clients and teams to work together from anywhere. The updates also include accelerated photo editing alongside timesaving enhancements to a variety of features across the suite, making it faster than ever for subscribers to use. imagesmag.uk/corel-update22 View daily news updates at: www.images-magazine.com Stitch-It Ltd This intricate design was embroidered by Stitch It Limited in Clitheroe onto workwear for Furrytail Trails dog walking service. imagesmag.uk/Stitch-It-Furrytails DecoNetwork and TheMagicTouch launch DTF tools Garment decoration software provider DecoNetwork has teamed up with TheMagicTouch to create tools to help companies moving into direct-to-film (DTF) printing. A selection of garment transfer templates and process guidelines has been developed with the technical team at TheMagicTouch in the UK, a specialist in digital image transfer technology that sells a range of DTF machines. These resources are now available on the DecoNetwork site for the commercial production, management and reselling of full-colour transfers. Jim Nicol, managing director of TheMagicTouch in the UK, said: “Under our DTFMagic brand, over the last year we identified [that] a number of users of the DTF technology wanted something simple and manageable that they could bolt on to their website to enable them to offer a transfer production service, and in doing so, create a new revenue stream into many new markets.” The DecoNetwork Business Hub gives print shops full management control to streamline day-to-day business with greater efficiency, from uploading artwork to the DecoNetwork online designer module, right through to the production management area. Tools include an artwork approval option, the ability to correct ready-made print files, and fully detailed worksheets. imagesmag.uk/deco-TMT TheMagicTouch has teamed up with DecoNetwork to create an online tool for DTF printers wanting to provide transfers DTG Digital to launch DTF printer for garment decoration DTG Digital, part of PigmentInc, is tapping into growing demand for direct-to-film (DTF) transfer printing with the launch of the Q1-T Series in May. It features dual print heads for faster print speeds and eight ink lines dedicated to both white and colour inks, giving users up to five times the volume of comparable garment decoration methods. DTG Digital, which is distributed in the UK by YES Group, will launch its new flagship DTF transfer printer at Fespa Global Print Expo in Berlin, Germany, which runs from 31 May to 3 June 2022. The Q1-T Series is a dedicated roll-to-roll DTF transfer printing system for indirect fabric decoration. It prints transfers onto a translucent PET film before passing through an in-line powder glue station and curing unit. Pigment Inc CEO Steve Richardson said: “The system is designed for 24/7 operation and perfect for any garment decorator looking to expand and simplify the entire transfer printing process.” imagesmag.uk/dtf-q1 DTG Digital’s new Q1-T DTF printer will be available from YES Group Artwork for the new CorelDraw updates
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