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EFI VUTEk X3r On September 10th, Electronics For Imaging (EFI) introduced new production-level wide-format inkjet printers at the Printing United Expo being held this week in Las Vegas. The new 3.2-meter EFI Vutek M3h hybrid flatbed/roll-fed LED printer is designed for print providers looking to make the move to higher-volume, production-level printing to reduce costs, increase margins, turn jobs…

EFI Sells eProductivty to Private Equity, Will Focus on R&D, New Segments

Electronics For Imaging (EFI) announced today that it will be prioritizing technology investments to accelerate growth in its fast-growing industrial EFI Inkjet business. As part of this strategy, EFI has completed the sale of its eProductivity Software (EPS) packaging and print productivity software business to an affiliate of Symphony Technology Group (STG), a private-equity firm, for an…

EFI Launches Next-Generation Fiery Platform

On October 14th, Electronics For Imaging (EFI) launched its next-generation Fiery digital front end (DFE) server solution, the new EFI Fiery FS500 Pro platform. According to the firm, the Fiery FS500 Pro will help print providers meet the challenges of shorter runs, faster turnaround times, less experienced staff, increased security standards, and the need to reduce costs. It’s designed for new…

This Week in Imaging: Global Shipping Delays Pose Challenge for Industry

Photo by Julius Silver from Pexels In the last two years, the office-imaging industry has faced several severe challenges. First were U.S. tariffs imposed on printers, MFPs, and their supplies and parts imported into the United States from China. In response, several office-imaging companies shifted some factory production out of China and into Southeast Asia countries. Next of course was the…

Electronics for Imaging (EFI) Announces Price Increases

Electronics for Imaging (EFI) today announced price increases for its inkjet-printer inks, parts, and supplies for its commercial-printing systems. EFI, which was acquired by Siris Capital in 2019, says the increases, which will go into effect July 1st, reflect numerous market changes affecting costs for materials, components, chemicals, global freight, and logistics, The price increases will…

EFI Launches New Solutions at Annual User’s Conference

Electronics for Imaging (EFI), which this year held its EFI Engage Worldwide Conference online, introduced this week a new version of its Fiery Command WorkStation, as well as new super-wide-format signage and display printers. Command WorkStation 6.6 FI’s Fiery Command WorkStation is the print-job management interface used across all EFI Fiery platforms connected to digital print devices. The…

EFI to Hold First-Ever Virtual Users Conference

With the continuing COVID-19 pandemic continuing to make large in-person gatherings dangerous, Electronics for Imaging (EFI) announced today its first-ever worldwide virtual users’ conference for EFI customers. The firm says that EFI Engage features groundbreaking new innovations that will help  customer profitably transition from analog to digital printing. The January 25-February 5 event…

Former Xaar CEO Edwards Joins EFI as Chief Technology Officer

On January 9th, Electronics For Imaging (EFI)) announced it has named veteran print technology executive Dr. Douglas Edwards as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

Edwards replaces longtime technology leader Ghilad Dziesietnik, who recently retired after nearly 25 years with EFI – the last 14 as CTO. Edwards, who assumes his new duties today, has had an extensive career as a senior print…