SEATTLE, WA and BARCELONA, Spain, Apr 28, 2023 – Dyndrite, providers of the GPU-accelerated computation engine used to create next-generation digital manufacturing hardware and software, and BCN3D, a 3D printing solutions manufacturer, have announced that the first generation of VLM systems will be powered by Dyndrite’s software. The collaboration promises to boost productivity and automation for VLM users and provide software for unlocking manufacturing autonomy. This collaboration is yet another example of how machine builders are using the Dyndrite Application Development Kit (ADK) for the development of software applications to drive their machine hardware.

BCN’s new VLM System powered by Dyndrite enables durable resin-based AM production

BCN3D introduced Viscous Lithography Manufacturing (VLM) in March of 2022, a patented lithography-based 3D printing process that uses high viscosity resins to produce high-performance parts rapidly and affordably. Unlike other resin technologies, VLM can process resins 50 times more viscous than the industry standard, allowing formulations with a wider range of ingredients and modifiers to achieve previously unattainable thermal and mechanical properties. BCN3D partners with Arkema and Henkel to provide unique material properties and applications. To date over 500 companies have registered as early adopters through VLM Technology Adoption Program (VLM TAP).

Dyndrite provides an accelerated computation engine (ACE) and Application Development Kit (ADK) to hardware and software vendors creating industrial-focused digital manufacturing solutions. Its GPU-powered toolkit enables the creation of next-generation solutions that support extremely large datasets, provide high-resolution output, and automated print preparation. Its core environment provides Python APIs for scriptable Build Recipes and 3rd party app integration. A plug-in mechanism enables 3rd-party extensions to the Dyndrite base capabilities.

BCN3D, through its Technology Adoption Program, has gained significant insights into numerous multi-material, multi-property, and water-soluble applications from experienced engineers across various industries. Specifically, those in manufacturing, automotive, 3D printing services, footwear, and dental are particularly interested in productivity applications provided by VLM and Dyndrite. Leveraging Dyndrite software is seen as crucial in addressing the specific software challenges faced in automated AM production.

During this quarter, BCN3D will commence dispatching the initial VLM systems to designated participants of the VLM TAP. In order to guarantee the most optimal ecosystem and a streamlined workflow, BCN3D researched leading software providers to control VLM units and placed their trust in Dyndrite’s cutting-edge digital manufacturing software.

“BCN3D is thrilled to announce our collaboration with Dyndrite, which marks a momentous occasion for VLM. This step forward will enable customers of the Technology Adoption Program to precisely focus on productivity-oriented applications,” said Roger Antunez, general manager of BCN3D. “By coupling this technology with Dyndrite’s advanced software, we believe it will grant manufacturers full control over every stage of their production process”

“We’ve been following the VLM technology since the initial showcase, and have been excited about the possibilities. We created the Dyndrite ADK to help machine builders unlock the power of their process and rapidly bring new manufacturing solutions to market,” said Harshil Goel, founder and CEO, Dyndrite. “We are excited to see how the VLM technology will be productized with an eye towards manufacturing productivity and multi-material applications. BCN3D is about to generate some very interesting IP and we are excited to be the maths engine that plays a part in unlocking it.”

The first official showcase of this joint venture will take place at the Rapid + TCT event on May 2-4, 2023, at Dyndrite Booth 3324, McCormick Place — West Building, Chicago, IL. Both companies will explain and illustrate the benefits of this collaboration while showcasing 3D printed parts made with VLM.

About Dyndrite

Dyndrite’s mission is to fundamentally change how geometry is created, transformed and transmitted on a computer. Their Accelerated Computation Engine (ACE) is the world’s first (geometry agnostic), multi-threaded, GPU-accelerated Geometry Engine. They create and license tools that give companies the power, freedom and control necessary to deliver on the potential of digital manufacturing.

Dyndrite democratizes access to a hyper-scalable, geometry-agnostic set of digital manufacturing software tools that deliver eyebrow-raising performance. The company’s team of mathematicians, computer scientists, and engineers exists to help our partners and customers solve the toughest geometry, compute and automation problems so they can deliver AM production at scale.

Investors include Gradient Ventures, Google’s AI-focused Investment Fund and former Autodesk CEO Carl Bass. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. Dyndrite was named a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer for 2021.

For more information, visit www.dyndrite.com.

About BCN3D

BCN3D is one of the leading developers and manufacturers of 3D printing solutions worldwide with clients including Nissan, Saint-Gobain, NASA, Haribo, and Louis Vuitton. It made a name for itself as a pioneer in FFF with its signature IDEX technology and recently released Viscous Lithography Manufacturing (VLM), a brand new additive manufacturing technology that leverages high viscosity resins to unlock manufacturing autonomy.

For more information, visit www.bcn3d.com.

ALLEROD, Denmark, Apr 24, 2023 – Scan Dimension announces the release of SOL PRO Creator 2.0 scanning software, exclusive to the SOL PRO 3D desktop scanner. This update combines SOL PRO Creator’s intuitive interface and highly automated approach with a new live view of the 3D modeling process, as well as provides opportunities for users to step in at key stages. Among other benefits, it makes 3D scanning of symmetrical objects with few or no distinct features – a well-known challenge – faster and more accurate.

SOL PRO Creator 2.0 downloads immediately for registered users. It’s also available for download at ScanDimension.com/pro-install. New customers can now purchase the SOL PRO 3D scanner with Creator 2.0 directly from ScanDimension.com.

“At Scan Dimension,” explains Jacob Bendix, Global CCO of Scan Dimension, “we believe that whenever the scanners and software can do the hard work, they should. But we work closely with our users – their feedback is a key driver in development. What we heard is that many of them value a hands-on approach as much as they value a streamlined, easy-to-use process. We developed Creator 2.0 to give them both.”

New: Transparency

The new SOL PRO Creator 2.0 lets users watch the scan in progress. The software shows a live view of the point cloud being built, which users can rotate and inspect.

Additionally, Creator 2.0 displays thumbnails of the automatically aligned point clouds after each scanning pass, so users can visually confirm proper alignment before the automated meshing process.

Improved: User control

Just as before, SOL PRO Creator’s automated processes deliver consistently high-quality scans for asymmetrical objects with abundant scan alignment features. When it comes to highly symmetrical objects, users can now also take action to shorten the path to a quality 3D model.

“Because symmetrical objects are notoriously difficult to scan, the new version of our software ensures users can review alignment before they commit time to meshing,” continues Bendix. “And when an adjustment is needed, we’ve made it easier to get that done.”

Highlights include:

• the option to delete individual point clouds
• faster manual alignment, using matching pairs of user-selected points to align two point clouds at a time.

Version 2.0 also allows users to delete unneeded sections of the scanned object directly in the software. As always, artifacts and other loose or floating points are automatically removed.

Flexible storage, installation, and operation

Finally, Creator 2.0 offers greater flexibility. Users can now select the location where the file collection will be saved, making it easier to share files and manage data storage limitations.

“SOL PRO Creator 2.0 is about options,” Bendix explains. “As a result, this update doesn’t just benefit those who want more control over the process – it’s a value-add for everyone.”

SOL PRO 3D scanner with Creator 2.0

About Scan Dimension

Scan Dimension is a division of Global Scanning, an imaging technology leader boasting such top brands as Contex and Colortrac. In 2020, Scan Dimension was named an IDC Innovator, recognizing their innovative technologies and groundbreaking business model.

For more information, visit www.scandimension.com.

SANTA CLARA, CA, Apr 21, 2023 – AMD announced the availability of its high-performance AMD Ryzen Embedded 5000 Series, a new solution for customers requiring power-efficient processors optimized for “always on” networking firewalls, network-attached storage systems and other security applications. The Ryzen Embedded 5000 Series rounds out the “Zen 3”-based AMD embedded processor portfolio which also includes the Ryzen Embedded V3000 and EPYC Embedded 7000 series families.

“Zen 3” powered Ryzen Embedded family offers mid-range scalable performance solution for space-and power-constrained networking applications

Built on 7nm technology with planned five-year manufacturing availability, and equipped with 6, 8, 12 or 16 cores and 24 lanes of PCIe Gen4 connectivity, Ryzen Embedded 5000 Series processors are designed for enterprise reliability to support the consistent uptime requirements needed by security and networking customers. Ryzen Embedded 5000 Series processors include robust reliability, availability and serviceability (RAS) features, including an ECC-supported memory subsystem. With a thermal design power (TDP) profile ranging from 65W to 105W, Ryzen Embedded 5000 processors enable the reduction of overall system cooling footprint for space-constrained and cost-sensitive applications.

“Ryzen Embedded 5000 processors deliver the ideal combination of performance and reliability required for 24×7 security and networking applications,” said Rajneesh Gaur, corporate vice president & general manager, Embedded Solutions Group, AMD. “This expansion of our embedded product portfolio offers a mid-range solution that fills the gap between our low-power BGA Ryzen Embedded and our world-class EPYC embedded family for customers requiring both high performance and scalability of up to 16 cores.”

“AMD’s success in the embedded market is built on offering differentiated and scalable offerings that address a wide range of applications with different power, performance and environmental requirements,” said Kevin Krewell, principal analyst at TIRIAS Research. “The AMD Ryzen Embedded 5000 strikes an optimal balance of power and performance for applications ranging from small-form factor embedded systems to storage, security, and networking systems, suiting the broadest range of customers and use cases.”

Ryzen Embedded 5000 Series processors offer:

• Scalability up to 16 cores and 32 threads
• Up to 64MB of shared L3 CPU Cache
• Energy efficient TDP from 65W to 105W
• ECC-supported memory and security features
• 24 lanes of PCIe 4 connectivity (expandable I/O up to 36 lanes with AMD X570 chipset)
• Optimized performance for enterprise reliability

Ryzen Embedded 5000 Series Processor Product Chart

^{1 Max boost for Ryzen Embedded 5000 processors is the maximum frequency achievable by any single core on the processor under normal operating conditions for enterprise systems.
2 Ryzen Embedded 5800E processor supports configurable Thermal Design Power (cTDP) from 65W to 100W.
3 Ryzen Embedded 5000 processors support a total of 24 lanes of PCIe Gen4. Optionally paired with the AMD X570 Chipset, up to 36 lanes of PCIe® Gen4 can be supported.}

AMD Ryzen Embedded 5000 Series processors are currently in production with five-year planned manufacturing availability.

About AMD

For more than 50 years AMD has driven innovation in high-performance computing, graphics and visualization technologies. Billions of people, leading Fortune 500 businesses and cutting-edge scientific research institutions around the world rely on AMD technology daily to improve how they live, work and play. AMD employees are focused on building leadership high-performance and adaptive products that push the boundaries of what is possible.

For more information, visit the AMD website.

AUSTIN, TX, Apr 19, 2023 – BOXX Technologies, the leading innovator of high-performance computer workstations, rendering systems, and servers, announced that RAXX P2G, a rack-mounted workstation, is now available with AMD EPYC 7003-Series processors. The platform is purpose-built to power multi-displays, broadcast production, and demanding rendering workflows.

BOXX RAXX P2G – Purpose-built to power multi-displays, broadcast production and demanding rendering.

“Demanding and ever-evolving media and entertainment workflows require powerful, specific, purpose-built solutions,” said Bill Leasure, BOXX VP of marketing. “With RAXX P2G, organizations can harness the performance of AMD EPYC processors and multiple GPUs to create, render, and broadcast with the most sophisticated, graphics-intensive applications.”

The new 64-core AMD EPYC processor inside RAXX P2G is capable of reaching 3.7GHz, while the platform also features advanced air cooling, 2TB of memory, and support for up to five dual slot AMD Radeon Pro or NVIDIA GPUs. The system offers rear panel I/O access (uncommon among GPU-focused rack systems) and allows for NVME M.2 drives through two front storage bays, as well as redundant A+B power supplies.

BOXX RAXX P2G back panel – Powered by AMD EPYC 7003-Series processors.

RAXX P2G supports operating systems Windows 10 and 11, Ubuntu, RedHat, CentOS and modern Linux distributions. With up to 20 synchronized display ports, RAXX P2G is purpose-built to power video display walls and deliver optimal performance for production applications like Avid, Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Vegas POST Suite, as well as rendering engines like Blender, Redshift, V-Ray, Arnold, and Octane Render.

“In order for smaller production companies to develop and enterprise organizations to remain competitive, both require computer hardware that delivers maximum performance and flexibility for future growth,” said Leasure. “RAXX workstations are world-class, scalable solutions custom-configured to meet the specific needs of any post production facility or broadcasting company.”

About BOXX Technologies

Founded in 1996 as Digital Emulsion, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, BOXX Technologies relocated to Austin, TX in 1998 to become the leading innovator of high-performance computer workstations, rendering systems, and servers for engineering, product design, architecture, VFX, animation, data science, and more. For 24 years, BOXX has combined record-setting performance, speed, and reliability with unparalleled industry knowledge to become the trusted choice of creative professionals worldwide.

For further information about BOXX, visit www.boxx.com.

SANTA CLARA, CA, Apr 14, 2023 – AMD announced the AMD Radeon PRO W7000 Series graphics, its most-powerful workstation graphics cards to date. The AMD Radeon PRO W7900 and AMD Radeon PRO W7800 graphics cards are built on groundbreaking AMD RDNA 3 architecture, delivering significantly higher performance than the previous generation and exceptional performance-per-dollar compared to the competitive offering. The new graphics cards are designed for professionals to create and work with high-polygon count models seamlessly, deliver incredible image fidelity and color accuracy, and run graphics and compute-based applications concurrently without disruption to workflows.

AMD Radeon PRO W7900 graphics card

AMD Radeon PRO W7000 Series graphics cards feature the world’s first workstation GPU architecture based on AMD’s advanced chiplet design, providing real-world multi-tasking performance and incredible power efficiency. The new graphics cards are also the first professional workstation GPUs to offer the new AMD Radiance Display Engine featuring DisplayPort 2.1 that delivers a superior visual experience, higher resolutions and more available colors than ever before.

The AMD Radeon PRO W7900 graphics card, designed for extreme workloads, features 61 TFLOPS (FP32) peak single precision performance, offering 1.5X higher geomean performance on the SPECviewperf 2020 benchmark. It also includes 48GB of GDDR6 memory, which is 1.5X larger memory capacity than the 32GB available on the previous-generation graphics card. Created for heavy workloads, the AMD Radeon PRO W7800 graphics card features 45 TFLOPS (FP32) peak single precision performance and 32GB of GDDR6 memory.

“The new AMD Radeon PRO W7000 Series are the most powerful graphics cards AMD has built to date, providing professionals, creators and artists with exceptional performance and value to drive the most demanding professional design and creative applications,” said Scott Herkelman, senior vice president and general manager, Graphics Business Unit at AMD. “The AMD Radeon PRO W7900 and W7800 Series graphics cards are built to deliver incredible performance and reliability in professional applications, while providing color-critical accuracy and an incredible visual experience. The AMD Radeon PRO W7000 Series graphics cards give professionals the ability to tackle larger projects, render faster and create more complex models loaded with more pixels, more polygons, and more textures.”

AMD Radeon PRO W7000 Series workstation graphics cards are designed to help professionals meet high-pressure deadlines under increasingly tight budgets while delivering world-class results. Key features include:

• AMD RDNA 3 Architecture – New compute units share resources between rendering, AI, and raytracing to make the most effective use of each transistor, offering approximately 50% more raytracing performance per compute unit than the previous generation³. AMD RDNA 3 architecture also features optimizations for AEC, D&M, and M&E workflows for rendering, video editing, and multitasking.
• Advanced Chiplet Design – The world’s first workstation GPUs with a chiplet design provide higher performance and greater efficiency than the previous generation. It includes the new 5nm Graphics Compute Die (GCD) that provides the core GPU functionality. It also includes six new 6nm Memory Cache Die (MCD), each with second-generation AMD Infinity Cache technology.
• Dedicated AI Acceleration and Second-Generation Raytracing – New AI instructions and increased AI throughput deliver over 2X more performance than the previous AMD RDNA 2 architecture⁴, while second-generation raytracing technology delivers significantly higher performance than the previous generation⁵.
• Up To 48 GDDR6 Memory – Allows professionals and creators to work with the largest 3D models and environments, edit and layer complex timelines using the latest digital cinema cameras formats and render photorealistic, raytraced images with unparalleled quality. Professional applications that can take advantage of the larger framebuffer include Adobe Premiere Pro & After Effects, Autodesk 3ds Max & Maya, Blender, Boris FX Sapphire, Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS Visualize, DaVinci Resolve, Lumion, Maxon Redshift, and many more.
• AMD Radiance Display Engine with DisplayPort 2.1 – Supports the highest resolutions and over 68 billion colors, and offers support for higher refresh rate displays compared to AMD RDNA 2 architecture and current competitive offerings. Display outputs support next-generation displays and multi-monitor configuration options, creating an ultra-immersive visual environment.
• AV1 Encode/Decode – Dual encode/decode media engines unlock new multi-media experiences with full AV1 encode/decode support designed for high resolutions, wide color gamut, and high-dynamic range enhancements⁶.
• Exceptional Workstation Performance – The AMD Radeon PRO W7000 Series graphics cards compliment the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO processors by providing the horsepower necessary to handle demanding creative, production and visualization workloads quickly and efficiently. AMD Radeon PRO Series workstation graphics and Ryzen Threadripper PRO processors provide exceptional performance, reliability, and stability to power mission-critical professional applications.
• Optimized Driver Performance – All AMD Radeon PRO workstation graphics are supported by AMD Software: PRO Edition, which provides a modern and intuitive user interface. Radeon PRO Image Boost renders visuals higher than a display’s native resolution to optimize image quality and resolution, while Radeon PRO Viewport Boost dynamically adjusts viewport resolution, boosting framerates and navigation performance in select applications⁷.
• Certified for leading professional applications – AMD continues to work with leading professional software application vendors on a comprehensive application certification program, and to ensure AMD Radeon PRO graphics cards are built for demanding 24/7 environments and tested to meet exceptional standards, delivering the ideal balance of performance and stability. The list of certified applications can be found on the AMD website https://www.amd.com/Certified.

Product Specifications

Pricing and Availability

The AMD Radeon PRO W7900 features an SEP of $3,999 USD. The AMD Radeon PRO W7800 features an SEP of $2,499 USD. The AMD Radeon PRO W7000 Series workstation graphics cards are expected to be available from leading etailers/retailers starting in Q2, 2023. Product availability in OEM and SI systems is expected in 2H 2023.

The AMD Radeon PRO W7000 Series workstation graphics cards will be on display from April 16 to 19 in booth #N2158 (North Hall) at The NAB Show 2023, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV.

About AMD

For more than 50 years AMD has driven innovation in high-performance computing, graphics and visualization technologies. Billions of people, leading Fortune 500 businesses and cutting-edge scientific research institutions around the world rely on AMD technology daily to improve how they live, work and play. AMD employees are focused on building leadership high-performance and adaptive products that push the boundaries of what is possible.

For more information about AMD, visit website.

^{1 Display Port claim – Based on VESA DisplayPort 2.1 specifications details.RPW-426
2 1.5x faster claim – Testing as of February 16, 2023 by AMD Performance Labs on a test system comprised of an AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX, 64GB DDR4-2133Mhz RAM, Windows 11 Pro build 22621, 64-bit, AMD Radeon PRO Software 31.0.14001.45012 with AMD Radeon PRO W7900, W6800 at 1920×1080 display resolution. Benchmark Application: SPECviewperf 2020 V3.1 (Geomean across 3dsmax-07, catia-6, creo-03, energy-03, maya-06, medical-03, snx-04, solidworks-07)Additional information about the SPEC benchmarks can be found at www.spec.org/gwpg.RPW-413
3 50% more RAYTRACING performance per CU Based on November 2022 AMD internal performance lab measurement of rays with indirect calls on W7900 GPU vs. W6800 GPU. RPW-428
4 RPW-429: “up to 2.7x AI acceleration” Based on AMD internal measurements, November 2022, comparing the Radeon PRO W7900 at 2.5GHz boost clock with 96 CUs issuing 2X the Bfloat16 math operations per clocks vs. the W6800 GPU at 2.25 GHz boost clock and 80 Cus issue 1X the Bfloat16 math operations per clock.
5 RPW-428: 50% more RAYTRACING performance per CU Based on November 2022 AMD internal performance lab measurement of rays with indirect calls on W7900 GPU vs. W6800 GPU.
6 GD-176: Video codec acceleration (including at least the HEVC (H.265), H.264, VP9, and AV1 codecs) is subject to and not operable without inclusion/installation of compatible media players. GD-176
7 AMD Radeon Viewport Boost is currently compatible with Autodesk 3ds Max, Autodesk Revit, and Epic Twinmotion products, in Windows 10. Other professional software products to be announced. Hardware compatibility currently includes Radeon PRO graphics cards WX 2100, 3100, 3200, 4100, 5100, 7100, 9200, W5500, W5700, W6600, W6800, W7800, and W7900.}

SANTA CLARA, CA, and CAMBRIDGE, UK, Apr 13, 2023 – Intel Foundry Services (IFS) and Arm announced a multigeneration agreement to enable chip designers to build low-power compute system-on-chips (SoCs) on the Intel 18A process. The collaboration will focus on mobile SoC designs first, but allow for potential design expansion into automotive, Internet of Things (IoT), data center, aerospace and government applications. Arm customers designing their next-generation mobile SoCs will benefit from leading-edge Intel 18A process technology, which delivers new breakthrough transistor technologies for improved power and performance, and from IFS’s robust manufacturing footprint that includes US- and EU-based capacity.

“There is growing demand for computing power driven by the digitization of everything, but until now fabless customers have had limited options for designing around the most advanced mobile technology,” said Pat Gelsinger, CEO of Intel Corporation. “Intel’s collaboration with Arm will expand the market opportunity for IFS and open up new options and approaches for any fabless company that wants to access best-in-class CPU IP and the power of an open system foundry with leading-edge process technology.”

“Arm’s secure, energy-efficient processors are at the heart of hundreds of billions of devices and the planet’s digital experiences,” said Rene Haas, CEO of Arm. “As the demands for compute and efficiency become increasingly complex, our industry must innovate on many new levels. Arm’s collaboration with Intel enables IFS as a critical foundry partner for our customers as we deliver the next generation of world-changing products built on Arm.”

As part of its IDM 2.0 strategy, Intel is investing in leading-edge manufacturing capacity around the world, including significant expansions in the US and the EU, to serve sustained long-term demand for chips. This collaboration will enable a more balanced global supply chain for foundry customers working in mobile SoC design on Arm-based CPU cores. By unlocking Arm’s leading-edge compute portfolio and world-class IP on Intel process technology, Arm partners will be able to take full advantage of Intel’s open system foundry model, which goes beyond traditional wafer fabrication to include packaging, software and chiplets.

IFS and Arm will undertake design technology co-optimization (DTCO), in which chip design and process technologies are optimized together to improve power, performance, area and cost (PPAC) for Arm cores targeting Intel 18A process technology. Intel 18A delivers two breakthrough technologies, PowerVia for optimal power delivery and RibbonFET gate all around (GAA) transistor architecture for optimal performance and power. IFS and Arm will develop a mobile reference design, allowing demonstration of the software and system knowledge for foundry customers. With the industry’s evolution from DTCO to system technology co-optimization (STCO), Arm and IFS will work together to optimize the platforms from applications and software through package and silicon, leveraging Intel’s unique open system foundry model.

About Intel

Intel is an industry leader, creating world-changing technology that enables global progress and enriches lives. Inspired by Moore’s Law, they continuously work to advance the design and manufacturing of semiconductors to help address their customers’ greatest challenges. By embedding intelligence in the cloud, network, edge and every kind of computing device, we unleash the potential of data to transform business and society for the better.

To learn more about Intel’s innovations, go to intel.com.

About Arm

Arm technology is defining the future of computing. Their energy-efficient processor designs and software platforms have enabled advanced computing in more than 250 billion chips and our technologies securely power products from the sensor to the smartphone and the supercomputer. Together with 1,000+ technology partners, we are enabling artificial intelligence to work everywhere, and in cybersecurity, they are delivering the foundation for trust in the digital world – from chip to cloud.

For more information, visit www.arm.com.

MELVILLE, NY, Apr 12, 2023 – Canon USA, Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced the imagePROGRAF TC-20M, a new large-format, multifunction, 4-color pigment inkjet printer supporting both roll paper and cut-sheet media. Educators, retail shop owners, hospitality staff, graphic designers, side hustlers, office employees and more can easily print a wide variety of vivid, original large print materials such as posters and banners in just a few short steps. Plus, users can breathe life into smaller printed originals (such as hand drawings, diagrams and flyers) via the printer’s “enlarge copy” feature, for a variety of applications, from visual learning, to creative review, to media and advertising.

Canon imagePROGRAF TC-20M – Front View with Output

Examples of industries that can benefit from the imagePROGRAF TC-20M include:

Education

School districts and private schools will benefit from the imagePROGRAF TC-20M printer as an educational tool to help teachers improve learning and retention in the classroom. Large visual aids can be printed and displayed throughout classrooms and hallways, plus teachers can enlarge student drawings, sketches and worksheets to bring classwork and student masterpieces to life. The TC-20M is compact and can fit in virtually any classroom or administrative office, and replacement Canon ink supplies are affordable for budget-strapped districts.

Canon imagePROGRAF TC-20M – Lifestyle

Retail Shops

Retail shop owners will benefit from the agility of the imagePROGRAF TC-20M for in-store promotion and merchandising.  Store signage and eye-catching promotional materials can be easily produced in minutes for window and in-store displays without the need to outsource. The ability to enlarge smaller original printed or hand-written flyers offers further flexibility to quick promote clearance sales and new arrival items to help maximize store revenue. A repeat copy function¹ even allows the replication of an original copied image onto roll paper up to A1 paper size, including gift wrap paper for in-store gift services.

Restaurants

Restaurant owners will enjoy the flexibility offered by the imagePROGRAF TC-20M printer. Large poster-sized menus (and “post-worthy” meal art) can be easily printed (and smaller menus and food pictures enlarged) for outside and window displays to help grab passers-by. The enlarge copy feature offers the ability to quickly communicate and promote daily chef specials and other menu rotations to accommodate changing available ingredients.

Travel agencies, museums and libraries, art studios and craft stores, religious organizations and graphic design shops are other industries that can benefit from the TC-20M printer.

The compact, desktop printer is the first Canon imagePROGRAF large-format model equipped with an integrated contact imaging sensor (CIS) flatbed scanner that assists in digitizing originals (to cloud or USB), as well as offering the ability to produce enlarged copies of letter-size originals without the use of a computer. The TC-20M is designed for use in almost any environment, even merchants working from home. It can print the most common document and poster sizes, up to 24” x 36” (ARCH D).

“The imagePROGRAF TC-20M is emblematic of how Canon is committed to delivering valuable products that meet the needs of today’s productive and creative workforce,” said Shuji “Steve” Suda, vice president and general manager of Canon USA, Inc. “Thanks to technology advances, we can now offer even novice users the ability to produce and digitize their own large graphics, or even enlarge originals, to serve a wide range of needs, through a product that is designed to simplify the user experience and make it accessible at a more affordable price point. This product is a real game-changer.”

Core features of the imagePROGRAF TC-20M include:

Big performance; small footprint

With a compact body and space-saving design, the printer can be placed on a desk or shelf, affording large-format printing capabilities even in tight spaces. All print-related operations can be performed from the front of the unit, including setting the roll or cut sheet media, receiving printed materials, refilling ink and replacing maintenance cartridges. The printer is equipped with a standard auto sheet feeder, facilitating copying and printing of various sizes including A3 and A4 on one machine. Roll and cut sheet paper can be loaded simultaneously, with the printer driver able to distinguish and select the correct paper source. The optional desktop basket “BU-06” can be used to catch printed materials when used on a desk or shelf.

Print without a PC

Directly print PDF and JPEG files with the imagePROGRAF TC-20 M using a USB drive – no computer needed. The printer’s panel screen displays previews of selected files, making it convenient to see what is being printed. In addition to the enlarge copy feature, a repeat copy function is available, which enables the repeated placement of a copied image onto roll paper up to A1 paper size, including wrapping paper for retail gifting applications.

Bang for your buck

A large-capacity ink tank system (bundled 70ml per color) benefits users by reducing frequency of needing to refill. Ink slots are color coded to prevent incorrect filling. Pigment ink improves durability, provides water and UV light resistance, reduces smudging and offers color stability.

Free design software available

Easily create posters and flyers using the PosterArtist web application – choose from a variety of templates, and modify text and images to create an original design. Variable data printing is possible via a simple Excel import for personalized batch printing. In addition, new templates have been included for a wide range of applications, both business-oriented (i.e. menus and flyers) and personal (i.e. photo collages and calendars).

Environmentally conscious

Currently rated Gold by the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT)2 – this is the first Canon large-format printer to earn the rating. It achieves low power consumption of just 26W (during operation) and 1.9W (in standby), and utilizes refillable ink bottles, helping to reduce waste.

Availability

The imagePROGRAF TC-20 M complements the previously announced imagePROGRAF TC-20 single function 24” desktop model and is available for purchase directly through Canon and via select retailers and resellers for an MSRP of $995*.

About Canon USA, Inc.

Canon USA, Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $30.3 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc., as of 2022 has ranked in the top-five overall in US patents granted for 37 consecutive years. Canon USA is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility.

To learn more about Canon, visit www.usa.canon.com.

^{1 Requires firmware version 1.01 or above.} 

^{2 Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool. An environmental assessment system established by GEC (the Green Electronics Council), American NPO, for the purpose of developing and promoting the market for environmentally friendly products.} 

^{*Availability and specifications subject to change without notice. All prices are set by dealers and may vary.}