News for September 2006

Cybra Launches Next Generation of Auto-ID Label Software
Miami, FL - CYBRA Corporation, the developer of MarkMagic™ Bar Code Label, RFID Tag and SM@RT Forms Software for the IBM System i server today announced new MarkMagic Version 6 at a press conference at the Fall 2006 COMMON Conference and Expo.
Responding to the growing application requirements of its customers, CYBRA is incorporating a host of forms management features, new printer drivers, usability enhancements, and a way for users of other System i bar code label software to easily convert to MarkMagic and take advantage of the advanced features the CYBRA software offers.
Among the features included in the new release are: Additional RFID support; optional MarkMagic Print Manager; fax support, support for Paxar/Monarch Pathfinder Ultra 6039; and new RFID data collection integration
9/22/06

Shapely Shadow, Inc. in Collaboration with [TC]² creates the Fit by SizeUSA™ Forms
New York, NY, -- Shapely Shadow, Inc. is proud to announce its collaboration
with [TC]², utilizing shape analysis data from [TC]²’s national sizing survey to create a line of Fit by SizeUSA™ forms.
The recent acceptance of cultural differences between body shapes and measurements has expanded the market to include the utilization of sizing surveys such as SizeUSA™, Size Greece, Size UK, and Size Asia to produce forms for specific markets and, as a result, target ethnic groups and cultures for fit instead of utilizing a “standard” dress form/mannequin to develop garments for every market of the world. These forms will be available to all apparel companies globally.
For additional information on Shapely Shadow visit www.shapelyshadow.com
9/19/06

New Programmable Cutter/Stacker Processes Printed Tags Twice as Fast as Conventional Systems
Philadelphia, PA - A new high-speed, programmable cutter/stacker that processes printed hang tags and tickets twice as fast as conventional systems is now available from Avery Dennison Printer Systems. The product, called the A64CS Cutter/Stacker, features multiple detection sensors, allowing users to accommodate a variety of tag and ticket sizes and formats.
The A64CS Cutter/Stacker is designed for integration with and attachment to an Avery Dennison 6400 Series tag and label printing system. Tags or tickets are fed automatically to the A64CS from the attached printer. Utilizing a rotary knife, the A64CS automatically cuts the printed tags or tickets and neatly stacks them in a tray with a 2,400-ticket capacity. Maximum speed is 12 inches per second¾twice as fast as most competing cutter/stackers.
9/19/06

New Labeling Solution from Avery Dennison Printer Systems Helps Companies Meet Retailer and DoD RFID Requirements
Philadelphia, PA - A new labeling solution that helps companies meet major-retailer and Department of Defense (DoD) RFID and bar-code identification requirements is now available from Avery Dennison Printer Systems. The solution consists of new scalable ItemSight™ software bundled with a scanner, plus optional label production systems. The label production options include Avery Dennison’s AP5.4 and 64xx series printers, and ALX print/apply systems.
The software and scanner, along with optional printers, enable users to convert existing bar code container labels into labels that meet retailers’ and DoD bar code and/or RFID product identification requirements.
“The solution enables small and mid-size manufacturers and suppliers, especially those with limited IT resources in-house, to comply with today’s stringent labeling requirements,” reports Dan Williams, marketing manager, Avery Dennison Printer Systems. “The program updates existing carton and labeling information, including manufacturing codes, date codes and SKU numbers, and ensures compliance with 96-bit, Gen 2 standards. Plus, the solution is reasonably priced.”
Itemsight can be integrated into a company’s existing IT environment, and comes with on-site installation support. The program is scalable to fit user requirements. Companies can start with the basic program and then scale up as production levels increase.
9/12/06

PAT Uses XAAR Power to Digitize the Coating Industry
Montreal, Canada - PAT Technology Systems has teamed up with leading independent inkjet technology company, Xaar, to bring the world's first true digital UV-coating systems to market. Both new machines, the web-fed, semi-rotary converter/digital coater, branded Rotoworx, and the sheet-fed digital coater, named Varstar are the result of a 2-year development project and are the first commercial implementations of Xaar's revolutionary hybrid side-shooter (HSS)™ technology.
Unveiled at Label Expo 2006 in September, Rotoworx enables digital print producers to maximize the advantages of digital printing. "Our digital coaters perform flood, spot coating, textures, variable gloss levels with a single fluid, and special effects without the need for plates - and require only a digital file," PAT's head of product development, Jamie Koehler said. "We're bringing coating into the digital age."
The HSS platform combines advanced piezoelectric, drop-on-demand (DOD) inkjet technology with Xaar's patented `through-flow' (TF) technology™, to provide jetting reliability and to enable self-recovery - essential features for the commercial print environment. In addition, the new platform features Xaar's patented multi-pulse grayscale technology. This combination of high productivity in a single-pass and exceptional print quality is crucial to both Rotoworx's and Varstar's ability to deliver images, textures and special effects that were either impossible to produce or not cost-effective with traditional technologies.
"PAT has developed a strong reputation for delivering creative solutions to the industry and we are excited to be able to support them in delivering digital inkjet technology to the coating and finishing world." said Chris Lynn, VP Sales and Marketing, Xaar Americas, Inc. "We believe this is an excellent demonstration of the benefits of HSS."
"The project required very close collaboration between development teams, becoming a launch partner for Xaar's HSS technology was a key aspect to its success," commented Wayne Baird, President of PAT. "We gained real advantages from having early access to the company's latest innovative technology, which certainly enabled us to bring our product to market much more quickly."
9/8/06

Yunique Solutions Expands Operations, Moves to New Headquarters
New York, NY – Yunique Solutions Inc., a leading developer of product lifecycle management (PLM) and digital asset management (DAM) solutions for the fashion and related industries, has expanded its operations and moved its corporate headquarters to 552 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY. In response to the dynamic market response to its flagship plmOn software solution, Yunique has expanded its customer service and technical development staff by 40% over the past year and is doubling its office and showroom space over its previous Manhattan location.
“We have received tremendous industry response to our efforts to bring a new level of functionality and usability to PLM for the fashion industry”, noted Lenny Weiss, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “This expansion will allow us to build on our commitment to delivering value to our customers through the best available products and services.”
9/7/06