Only a few printer manufacturers have this level of software development expertise in-house. He explained how their current software can take the RIP processed data and then handle all the options that are available in the printer. Ori Avivi saw me in the building and came over to say hello. Plus other capabilities built into the EFI VUTEk printer software (so more than just in the RIP software). Dadi Barel did a demonstration of the visual inspection system that is available (that can detect when a printhead has a defect). But while visiting the EFI factory and demo room I met two software engineers: Dani Barel and Ori Avivi. We all know Fiery RIP software: for toner printers, short-run-digital press printers around the world. Software is an advanced specialty with EFI printers

In the past weeks several industry organizations have announced the cancellation or postponement of their tradeshows.įor some people in the industry it would be a matter of common sense to just cancel all industry expos (where hundreds of attendees crowd the venues, breaking almost every COVID-19 safety guidelines).īut the truth is, organizing an event the size of an international print expo involves several contracts, (including, venue, shipping, services, security), government regulations, hotel reservations and an impressive work of logistics, all of which takes months or even years of planning.Īll of the above are elements that organizers have to factor in when facing the difficult decision of whether or not to cancel or postpone an event. 2020: A year without Major International TradeshowsĪs the COVID-19 Pandemic and its consequences are far from ending in most parts of the world, it seems 2020 will be a year without major international tradeshows, except for a few events.

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