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EDPA Announces 13th Annual Award Winners
Twenty-eight products were recognized in this year's awards, in an annual tradition that dates back to 2007.
The European Digital Press Association announces the winners of its annual awards. Since 2007 the EDPA has evaluated and honored the best developments in digital production tools and has awarded nearly 300 trophies over the years to the best technologies and innovations.
Out of more than 100 entries in 2019 the EDP?finally selected 28 products as winners within five main categories. Here are the ones most applicable to readers of Sign & Digital Graphics.
Software/Hardware
- Best color management solution: CGS, ORIS X Gamut
- Best e-commerce solution: CloudLab, brandQ
- Best management information system: Dataline, MultiPress Installation App
- Best special application software: Canon, Océ Touchstone
Large-/Wide-Format Printing
- Best roll-to-roll printer > 320 cm: swissQprint, Karibu
- Best flatbed/hybrid printer < 100 sqm/h: HP, HP Latex R2000 Printer
- Best flatbed/hybrid printer < 250 sqm/h: Durst, P5 350
- Best flatbed/hybrid printer > 250 sqm/h: Agfa, Jeti Tauro H3300 LED
- Best print & cut solution: Roland DG, TrueVIS VG2
- Best multipurpose printer: Mutoh, ValueJet 1627MH
- Best textile printer roll-to-roll > 100 sqm/h: Mimaki, Tiger-1800B Mkll
- Best direct to garment printer: Kornit, Avalanche Poly Pro
Print & Finishing Solutions:
- Best photo book solution: HP Indigo, HP Indigo 12000HD
- Best textile production solution: Zünd, OCC for S3 and NMM
- Best pre- and postpress-treatment solution: Mimaki | Tiger-1800B Mkll and Rimslow Series
- Best print head: Memjet, DuraLink
Consumables (inks and substrates):
- Best special effect ink/toner: Kodak | Custom Color
The awards were handed out during the annual Fespa gathering in Munich recently. Awards were handed out in six categories. For the entire list of winners click here.
