- The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) has designed the Professional Decal Application Alliance (PDAA) Graphics Installation Bid Creator (www.sgia.org/pdaa/bct) to help print producers and buyers find qualified graphics installers in their area and create requests for proposals (RFPs).
- Printable substrate manufacturer Arlon introduced downloadable colour palettes (www.arlon.com/ColorPalettes) for its 2100 and 2500 series of cast vinyl films. The palettes, which allow designers to check signage colours on-screen before production, are compatible with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Corel Draw, SA International Flexi and CADlink SignLab software.
- Wide-format printing software developer Onyx Graphics announced a SmartApps vehicle wraps plug-in for Adobe Illustrator (www.smartappsplugins.com/vehiclewraps), allowing users to combine vehicle graphic design and panelling in one application and streamline print production and finishing.
- Liquid crystal display (LCD) manufacturer NEC Display Solutions launched a new website dedicated to the airport market (www.airport-nec.com), showcasing Flight Information Display Systems (FIDSs), media walls, networked digital signage and operation control room video walls.
- 3A Composites has updated its online product selection tool (www.graphicdisplayusa.com/product_selector.html) to make it easier for users to match graphic display boards to their project needs.
