️ Printing industry — recent new releases & trends

• Xerox recently debuted a new production‑press line, the Proficio Production Series, at PRINTING United Expo — including the Proficio PX300 and PX500. These presses deliver 85 ppm and 100 ppm respectively, support Ultra HD resolution, and offer an optional fifth‑colour station (fluorescent pink, clear, or low gloss clear) to add creative finishing options. Print Monthly

• At another major trade show, Sharp previewed upgrades to its digital press lineup — including entry‑level colour production models to succeed the MX-7081 and MX-8081. The updates include inline punching/finishing (creasing, perforation, multiple punch patterns), support for heavier inserts (up to 360 gsm), vacuum‑fed bypass tray for longer sheets (up to 47.2″), and optional embedded print servers for enhanced colour management and workflow automation. PR Newswire

• On the materials side, Fujifilm expanded its speciality‑toner range for mid‑range presses (Revoria SC285S and EC2100S) by introducing a gold toner — offering print providers the ability to produce premium, metallic-accent print jobs. Digital Printer

• Also worth noting: new inkjet‑based label/packaging printing gear — e.g. Domino Printing Sciences launched the monochrome inkjet printer “K300”, targeting converters who want to add variable‑data printing (like unique serials, QR‑/2D‑codes) inline to analogue label lines. packagingworldinsights.com

Takeaway: The printing industry continues to innovate not just on speed and volume — but also on finishing options (special colours, embellishments), inline automation (punching, finishing), and more flexible print‑tech (inkjet, variable data) to meet packaging/label demands.