2009 Wide-Format Imaging Readers’ Choice Top Products Awards
April 20, 2009 by Editor · Leave a Comment
At the Annual International Sign Expo (ISA), Wide-Format Imaging revealed the winners of the magazine’s fourth annual Readers’ Choice Top Products Awards . Awards were given out during the ISA Show in Las Vegas on April 16th. Wide-Format Imaging is a monthly business and technology publication dedicated to corporate and senior management focusing on issues of wide-format and grand-format imaging.
2009 Wide-Format Imaging Readers’ Choice Top Products Awards
Reader’s Choice Overall Top Product
Caldera VisualRIP+
Flatbed Printer
Océ Arizona 250GT
Grand-Format Printer (Tie)
HP Designjet 1000s
EFI VUTEk QS3200
Wide-Format Aqueous Printer
HP DesignJet Z6100 Series
Wide-Format Solvent Printer
Seiko ColorPainter 64
Wide-Format Low-/Mild-/Eco-Solvent Printer
Mutoh ValueJet 1614 64“
Wide-Format UV Printer
Durst Rho 800 Presto
Wide-Format Engineering Printer
Xerox 6204 Copier/Printer
Wide-Format Media: Fabric
3P TruColor Flag
Wide-Format Media: Vinyl
Oracal ORAJET Series 3641
Wide-Format Media: Fine Art
Hahnemuhle Digital Fine Art Collection 60”
Wide-Format Media: Universal
InteliCoat MagicPOS PRO 200+
Wide-Format Media: Banner (Tie)
Ultraflex Jetflex +
Ultraflex Normandy Pro-Banner
Wide-Format Media: Film
3M Controltac Graphic Film with Comply v3 Adhesive
Wide-Format Media: Rigid
Kommerling Komacel Plus
Laminating Equipment
SEAL 62 Pro D Laminator
Laminates
Oracal ORAGUARD PVC Lam Film
Toner
KIP Toner
Dye/Pigment Ink
Epson UltraChrome K3
UV Ink (Tie)
Durst Rho Inks
Fujifilm Sericol UV Jet
Solvent Ink
Triangle Digital INX Solvent Inks
Eco-Solvent Ink
Roland ECO-SOL MAX
Banner Stands & Display Materials
Expolinc Roll Up
Scanner (24+ inches)
ColorTrac SmartLF Gx-42
Color Management Software
Caldera EasyMedia
RIP Software
Caldera VisualRIP+
Planrooms
Planwell PDS
3D Graphics Software
April 8, 2009 by Editor · Leave a Comment
Ranging from impressive visual films such as Pixar Animation Studios’ releases to the basic modeling and rendering that powers everything from GPS topography to medical images, 3D rendering software helps to animate virtual worlds.
In practice, 3D models enable a variety of industries from commercial design to architecture and modern entertainment. In fact, simulations utilizing modern 3D technology have revolutionized the practice of medicine throughout the world. Some of the most prominent 3D digital imaging packages include:
Autodesk 3DS Max
A top software package utilized by the entertainment industry, Autodesk 3DS Max is fully compatible with file formats from the company’s popular Auto CAD program, allowing designers to import landscapes into the program for broader effects.
Blender Foundation Software
The top open source 3D animation suite, Blender animation studio has extended to allow for cutting edge technologies such as particle animation, physical dynamics and non-linear rendering. Running on a variety of platforms, Blender is used by game and entertainment developers throughout the world.
Massive
Known for the CGI battle scenes in Lord of the Rings, massive has created one of the industry standards for epic, large scale 3D effects. Incorporating artificial intelligence into its animations, Massive has been featured in a variety of feature films, including the popular King Kong remake and a variety of Pixar films.
