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Hasselblad brings Phocus Mobile to Android
Hasselblad is pleased to announce that Phocus Mobile V1.0.0 for Android is now available1 for the X2D II 100C, X2D 100C and 907X & CFV 100C. Long requested by the Hasselblad community, the Android release brings the Hasselblad mobile imaging workflow to a broader community of photographers. Phocus Mobile, the official companion app for Hasselblad medium format digital cameras, delivers the end-to-end Hasselblad Natural Colour Solution (HNCS) experience on mobile. It combines AI-powered noise reduction, a comprehensive editing toolkit, and streamlined photo preview and management into a complete mobile workflow. Android users can now review, edit, organise, and export images directly from their mobile device, allowing them to continue working wherever they are.
“Made to be seen”: Every sheet of paper deserves to be admired
Cartiere del Garda is entering a new phase, building on its heritage as an Italian paper manufacturer specialized in 2-side coated papers for the graphic printing and publishing industries. “This new stage, built on Cartiere del Garda’s long-standing experience and a newly structured, customer-focused organization, allows us to go beyond premium papers and reliable service—committed to being a trusted partner and setting the standard in the graphic printing and publishing market.” states Corrado Lignana, Cartiere del Garda CEO.
Torraspapel - the multi-product specialty paper partner
Torraspapel, a European manufacturer specializing in high-performance specialty papers for labelling, packaging, food service and other value-added applications, is entering a new phase built on its industrial track record, papermaking heritage, proven innovation capabilities and firmly commitment to sustainability.
TraceGains and Esko prove Source-to-Shelf approach can cut product and packaging update timelines to just 48 hours
TraceGains and Esko have demonstrated how a connected ‘Source-to-Shelf’ approach can dramatically accelerate product and packaging updates, successfully taking a product from concept change to finished, shelf-ready packaging in just 48 hours. The proof came through ‘The Big Easy’ project, a highlight at the recent Esko World event in New Orleans, where the companies took on an everyday challenge that many brands face – updating a product to meet current consumer and packaging trends.
Google's UCP for Print: Founding partners expand global industry coalition
More and more organizations are backing the development of a dedicated print vertical for Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), the upcoming standard in AI-powered commerce. With the North American PRINTING United Alliance and the international Ghent Workgroup, two more major organizations are now joining the initiative led by IOP, BVDM, and Intergraf—following the recent additions of dpsuisse (Switzerland), VIGC (Belgium), and the standardization organization CIP4. This European initiative is thus evolving into a global effort aimed at anchoring the interests of the printing industry within Agentic Commerce—and laying the foundation for Agentic Print.
Hasselblad and Capture One partner to bring native Hasselblad raw support
Hasselblad and Capture One announced a partnership that brings native support for Hasselblad medium format cameras to Capture One. Photographers can now import, organize, and develop their Hasselblad RAW files (.3FR) directly in Capture One, with the full toolset of layers, masks, color editing, and precision adjustments. Support spans three of Hasselblad’s 100-megapixel models from day one: the X2D II 100C, the X2D 100C, and the CFV 100C digital back. Tethered capture will follow later in 2026.
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Heidelberg integrates the lifecycle business and global sales and service companies of the manroland sheetfed GroupHeidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) announced its plans to integrate the lifecycle business and the global sales and service subsidiaries of the manroland sheetfed Group. With this transaction, Heidelberg is securing its position as a global player in the printing and packaging industry. The combination of two companies that have shaped the history of printing press manufacturing for decades brings together geographic presence, high service quality, and a consistent customer focus. In the initial phase, the primary focus will be on continuing to operate manroland systems by maintaining the global service and spare parts offerings.
Fiery DFE for Revoria Press PC2120: Professional-Grade Color and Automation
Fiery, LLC announced the launch of the Fiery® PC21 DFE. Configured specifically for the Fujifilm Revoria Press PC2120, the Fiery PC21 provides you with all the tools you need to unlock the highest levels of production performance and superpower your results with professional-grade color quality and workflow automation.
Drewsen Spezialpapiere increases prices for specialty papers effective July 1, 2026
Due to rising raw material costs, Drewsen Spezialpapiere increases prices for its uncoated woodfree specialty papers. The adjustment will range between 6–8 percent depending on the product segment and will apply to deliveries from July 1, 2026.
Delfort expands transformer insulation portfolio with Bellmer key technology
Delfort, a global manufacturer of specialty papers, has announced a major investment in new pressboard production capacity for electrical insulation applications. The new machine will be installed at the company’s Tervakoski site in Finland and is scheduled to start operations in 2027. With more than 100 years of experience, delfort is a trusted partner to transformer manufacturers worldwide. The investment responds to the growing global demand for electrical insulation materials, driven by grid expansion and the replacement of aging infrastructure.
Mondi strengthens corrugated solutions operations in Germany through targeted site upgrades
Mondi is strengthening its corrugated solutions operations in Germany through targeted upgrades at its plants in Greven, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Ebersdorf near Coburg, Bavaria. The measures focus on enhancing operational performance, aligning both sites with Mondi’s global safety standards and reinforcing their long-term competitiveness, while creating added value for customers and employees.
Sappi and UPM announce the signing of binding agreements for proposed Joint Venture
Sappi Limited (“Sappi”) and UPM-Kymmene Corporation (“UPM”) have announced the signing of binding (definitive) agreements to form a non-listed, independent 50/50 Joint Venture for graphic paper. This Joint Venture proposes to bring together Sappi’s European Graphic Paper business with UPM’s Communication Papers business in Europe, the UK and the US.
