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Roland Announces New Packaging Prototyping System Chicago, Illinois, September 9, 2005 – Combining technologies from across the company’s Color Products and Advanced Solutions Divisions, Roland DGA Corp. has introduced the Packaging Prototyping System, an efficient in-house solution for producing professional packaging prototypes in less than one day. On display at this week’s Print ’05 Conference (Roland exhibit, Booth #7943), the Packaging Prototyping System incorporates Roland’s advanced print/cut and 3D scanning and milling technologies into a complete solution for creating precision, custom packaging prototypes. The Packaging Prototyping System is targeted for printers, product designers, graphic designers and other professionals involved in the creation of custom product packaging. “The Packaging Prototyping System sets a new standard for efficiency and cost effectiveness for the product packaging industry," said Barry Johnston, color products division manager, Roland DGA Corp. “As an in-house solution, the Packaging Prototyping System allows professionals to generate precision packaging prototypes quickly, and to review and refine their designs easily – without the expense and added time involved in outsourcing." The Packaging Prototyping System features the following equipment: · Roland LPX-1200 3D laser scanner o 0.0039" scanning resolution o Scans objects up to 5" in diameter and 8" high o Includes powerful reverse engineering software o Compatible with all 3D CAD software · Roland MDX-40 3D milling machine o Subtractive rapid prototyping technology o Mills 12" x 12" x 4.12" work volume o Fourth rotary axis for unattended two- and four-sided milling o Bundled 4-axis CAM software o High-speed 15,000 rpm spindle · Roland SOLJET™ PRO II V SC-545EX 54"-wide integrated printer/cutter o Featuring new ECO-SOL™ MAX ink o Precision printing and contour cutting o Maximum print speed of 315 sqft./hr. at 450 x 360 dpi o Up to 1440 x 1440 dpi resolution o Prints on uncoated and coated media o Variable droplet technology o No special ventilation or environmental equipment o Includes VersaWorks™ RIP software · Standard vacuum forming equipment The production process is as follows: Produce Blister Packaging Using the LPX-1200 laser scanner with included software, capture the 3D surfaces of the product. Mill the vacuum forming mold using the MDX-40 3D Milling Machine and included easy-to-use CAM software. Then position the mold into the vacuum forming machine for quick production of the vacuum formed blister packaging. Create Custom Graphics Design the packaging graphics using standard graphic design software, adding a vector cut line for each contour cut required. Import the file into VersaWorks. Using VersaWorks, send the file to the SOLJET PRO II V SC-545EX integrated printer/cutter. The SC-545EX quickly and automatically completes both the printing and contour cutting processes required for a custom packaging prototype. Assemble Packaging Prototype Manually assemble the product into the packaging materials for a finished, professional packaging prototype. All Roland Packaging Prototyping System components are available through the company’s authorized reseller channel. Standard vacuum forming equipment can be purchased separately. Roland Advanced Solutions Division Roland ASD develops advanced solutions for the sign making, engraving, jewelry design and CAD/CAM industries. Major products include CX series vinyl cutters, EGX series engravers, MDX series milling machines, LPX series 3D laser scanners, and the MPX-60 photo impact printer. The strategic business unit is a division of Roland DGA Corporation – an industry leader in wide-format printing and integrated print/cut technology. Roland ASD serves customers throughout North and South America with cutting-edge technologies and skilled dealers. For more information, call (888) 273-8895 or visit the Web site at http://www.rolandasd.com. Roland DGA Corporation Roland DGA Corporation and affiliated companies are pioneers in the development of innovative digital technology for creative professionals. From its inception as part of world-renowned Roland Music, Roland DGA Corp. has introduced an award-winning product line that continues to set new standards for precision, reliability and performance. Professionals worldwide rely on Roland equipment and personnel everyday in the sign, graphic arts, fine art, photography, engraving and 3D modeling industries. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Roland DGA Corp. serves as the U.S.-based marketing, distribution and sales arm of Roland DG Corporation of Hamamatsu, Japan. Affiliated companies include Roland US and Roland Audio in Los Angeles, CA; Rodgers Instrument Corporation of Hillsboro, OR; and Edirol Corporation of Seattle, WA. Roland DG Corporation is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Roland DGA is ISO 9001:2000 certified, and Roland DG is ISO-9001:2000 and 14001 certified. Roland’s Color Products Division markets the company’s advanced inkjet technologies in North and South America (except Brazil) through its Authorized Resellers. Major products include the SOLJET, VersaCAMM® and Hi-Fi JET™ Pro lines of inkjet printers and printer/cutters. Roland’s newly-formed Advanced Solutions Division is responsible for marketing the company’s complete line of vinyl cutters, engravers, 3D scanning and milling devices, and a photo impact printer. For more information, please call (800) 542-2307 or visit the Web site at www.rolanddga.com. # # # Roland Introduces New Metaza Photo Impact Printer All-new MPX-70 has twice the resolution and three times the speed as the MPX-60. LAKE FOREST, CA September 8, 2005 Roland Advanced Solutions Division (ASD) today introduced the MPX-70 – an all-new Metaza Photo Impact Printer that permanently imprints photos into pendants, key chains, ID bracelets and charms. Thanks to its advanced Photo Marking System, the MPX-70 has twice the resolution and three times the speed as the MPX-60.
“For
the past two years, Metaza Photo Impact Printers have been a huge hit
with mall kiosks and retail jewelry stores," said Gerald Hiller,
Roland ASD general manager. “With the new MPX-70, they can now
personalize jewelry, pendants and Zippo® lighters with greater speed
and quality." The MPX-70 permanently imprints digital images into hard acrylic and metal surfaces, including aluminum, stainless steel, brass, gold, silver and platinum. The desktop device uses a carbide-tipped stylus to strike the surface with high speed and precision. It accurately reproduces the delicate gradations of halftone, line art and/or text. The MPX-70 customizes eye-catching pendants in less than six minutes.
The MPX-70’s advanced carbide-tipped stylus cartridge helps to ensure quality output and trouble-free operation. The cartridge contains nine tips and automatically switches to a new one when it is needed. At long last, when the cartridge uses all of its “nine lives," it easily swaps out with another. MPX-70
Features & Specifications ·
Personalizes pendants in less
than six minutes ·
Achieves resolutions up to
529dpi ·
Imprints acrylic, aluminum,
stainless steel, brass, gold, silver and platinum ·
Personalizes objects up to
3.54" x 3.54" x 0.78" · Bundled Dr. METAZA2 photo editing software
With
a USB port, the MPX-70 sets up as easily as a desktop printer. Once up
and running, retailers can begin imprinting in just three steps. Import
an image via scanner or digital camera, layout and edit graphics, and
press print. Bundled
Dr. METAZA2 photo editing software makes it easy to manage images and
add text, frames and borders. It even allows users to remove backgrounds
and rotate text and images. The software imports data files in JPEG or
BMP format and accepts data from digital cameras and TWAIN-32 compatible
scanners. No other program is needed. The
Metaza Photo Impact Printer personalizes objects up to 3.54" x 3.54"
x 0.78", and fits on any small desk with a desktop or notebook PC
running Windows® 98SE or later. The MPX-70 is currently shipping with a
list price of $3,995, and the MPX-60 retails for $2,495. Roland Advanced Solutions Division
Roland ASD develops advanced solutions for the sign making, engraving, jewelry design and CAD/CAM industries. Major products include CX series vinyl cutters, EGX series engravers, MDX series milling machines, LPX series 3D laser scanners and MPX series photo impact printers. The strategic business unit is a division of Roland DGA Corporation – an industry leader in wide-format printing and integrated print/cut technology. Roland ASD serves customers throughout North and South America with cutting-edge technologies and skilled dealers. For more information, please call (888) 273-8895 or visit the Web site at http://www.rolandasd.com. |