NEWS ROUND-UP – WEB WATCH
The increasing use of the internet as a business tool has spawned a plethora of web sites, many of which are highly relevant for anyone working in the area of screen and digital printing. In this new regular feature, Fespa World will be highlighting all of the latest sites, revisiting some old favourites, and inviting your nominations for sites which you have found to be especially useful. In this issue we introduce four new sites for you to add to your browser list. Folex support forum
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If you have any queries about where, when or how to use any of the 100 or so ink jet media products in the Folex catalogue, or would like to share your own tips or experiences on making the most of the diverse papers and films, the Folex Support Forum is the site for you. One of a clutch of interactive facilities in the newly re-designed Folex web site, the Folex Support Forum has been set up to promote a free interchange of information and ideas on largeformat ink jet print printing between professionals and enthusiasts, from all over the world. A central feature of the Forum is the free access to technical advice it provides to everyone who is prepared to register as a member. Questions posted on the Forum message board are directed straight to a panel of specialist 'moderators' appointed from within the Folex organisation, which is primed to respond with the required expert guidance at least within the same day. All questions and answers, plus comments from other Forum members, are then filed by topic, by member and by moderator to create an on-going archive of vital information and recorded experiences, which will be readily accessible in perpetuity to both members and casual browsers. Visit: www.folex.co.uk/FolexForum
Users of Solivtol cleaning products will enjoy the numerous features offered by the company's new website, which provides extensive information on Solvital's brands, products and services. Functions on the site include a full text search, together with a facility that enables customers to download technical information on a variety of Solvitol product areas. Solvitol has also incorporated a number of customerfocused features into the site, which ensures complete access and interaction with the company at all times. For example, the site operates an online customer request form that customers can fill in to obtain further information or request a call or visit from a Solvitol Account Manager. Latest news is also clearly presented on the site and there is an option for customers to join Solvitol's mailing list for direct updates and news. Visit: www.solvitol.com
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Spartanics offer a purchasing guide for printers Printers Worldwide can now access a comprehensive guide to high precision technology for die cutting, color matching, automated counting, and other automation for finishing printed products at the expanded web site of Spartanics, which
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specialises in finishing equipment for printed products and packaging. The new site is designed to help printers gain a better understanding of the niche for high precision optically-registered equipment and to enable them to make more informed buying decisions. It also includes a comprehensive guide to Spartanics' products for die cutting, color inspection, automated counting, automated feeds, and related equipment, including complete user manuals, together with a library of published articles in five languages (English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish) on a wide variety of topics of interest to printers seeking effective finishing tools. Printers seeking ways to leverage their prior investments in finishing equipment can also access an index of applications to guide their future product line expansion. Visit: www.spartanics.com
New website for film and chemical products Autotype International has recently totally redeveloped its website to contain more comprehensive product details, supported by thorough technical and application pages in multiple languages. The new, simple to navigate layout features bold explanatory
menus and logical design making it easy to find the information required on Autotype's films and chemical products. The technical library currently consists of over 1200 documents in l0 languages and the entire site will be constantly updated with the latest developments and data sheets. Product information has also been upgraded to include more specialised sections: Display Graphics, Graphic Arts, IMD, Industrial, Optical Films, PrePress, Screen Films and Screen liquids. Each section contains an enormous amount of detailed information, beginning with an overview of the area and then segmented into more specific relevant products for each section, enabling designers, screen printers and technicians to make fully informed decisions on the appropriate product for their projects. The technical support section contains further product data and comprehensive instruction manuals in addition to safety data sheets and answers to frequently asked questions. Visit: www.autotype.com If you would like to nominate a site for inclusion please e-mail full details to val.hirst@fespa.com Meanwhile, don't forget that the Fespa site provides a wealth of useful information too! Visit: www.fespa.com