Software platform company, Global Graphics has announced the start of a business relationship with Roland DG, manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters.
Akihiro Sadaki, executive officer and division president of R&D for Roland DG, said, ‘To add value to our Roland VersaWorks Dual RIP and print management software supplied with our inkjet printers and to provide our customers with the ability to efficiently handle ever larger and complicated colour files, we are excited to announce that we are adopting Global Graphics’ Harlequin RIP engine. We value their track record and proven performance in the commercial printing market, especially in high-end graphic arts.’
Mr Sadaki continued, ‘Under the long-term partnership we will be able to collaborate with the experienced and talented team of Global Graphics engineers who specialise in colour management and screening technology to provide solid support for our customers. This agreement will also allow us to reduce lead time for getting our products to market while holding down development and maintenance costs.’
Yoshiyuki Hagiwara, representative director of Global Graphics, Kota Kinabalu, said, ‘With this partnership, I look forward to extending our colour management technology into Roland DG’s next generation printing and cutting technologies. In addition to expanding the range of our business, I am confident that we will enhance our RIP technology further through collaboration with Roland DG.’
