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Sydney, Australia, February 22, 2012 – Roland DG Australia, a leading provider of wide format print solutions, 3D milling and engraving technologies, today announced the launch of the Roland DG Australia Online Store. To support the recently launched iCreate website for the Roland iModela, the Roland DG Australia Store offers secure online purchasing for the iModela, iModela accessories, and also a range of Pantone and SAi software products.

iModela and iCreate

Incorporating 25 years of Roland's proven 3D milling technology, the iModela is an inexpensive, easy-to-use desktop device that mills wax, foam, balsa wood and plastic materials commonly used in craft and hobby projects. To help iModela artists further their creative goals, Roland DG has setup a dedicated website, www.icreate.rolanddg.com.

In addition to complete information on the iModela, the site provides a platform for users to collaborate and get inspiration from around the globe. Users can gain design ideas, production workflows and maintenance tips, and also download free project samples for production on the iModela. Driven heavily through social media, iModela users can share projects and techniques with each other on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

The iModela and all accessories are available for ourchase through www.icreate.rolanddg.com or the new Roland DG online store - store.rolanddg.com.au.

Pantone and Flexi Products

As an official distributor of Pantone products and SAi software, Flexi and PhotoPrint, Roland DG Australia is now offering a range of these products available for purchase online.

“With the release of the low cost iModela, we needed a solution to deliver this product effectively to market,” said John Wall, Sales Director at Roland DG Australia. “Ecommerce was the natural solution and the online store now makes it easier than ever to purchase Pantone, Flexi and PhotoPrint products online.”

To purchase iModela, Pantone, Flexi or PhotoPrint visit www.store.rolanddg.com or follow the links to the store from www.rolanddg.com.au.

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Sydney, Australia, February 15, 2012 – Roland DG Australia, a leading provider of wide format print solutions, 3D milling and engraving technologies, have announced the regional winners of the Roland Creative Awards. 

Beginning in September 2011, the global competition attracted more than 1000 entries worldwide, and over 100 entries in the South Pacific region. Showcasing their best work produced on a Roland device, entrants were competing for prizes including iPad’s, a trip to Japan and the worldwide grand prize of Roland device of their choice.

Regional winners were chosen by an experienced judging panel made up of VISA President, Mark Tailby, ASGA President, David Hay, Roland DG Managing Director, Marc Margetts, Roland DG Sales Director, John Wall, and Roland DG Business Development Manager, Conrad Birkett. Each entry was judged based on three specific criteria - Creativity, Innovation and Execution.

“The quality of entries was generally very high, and I was impressed with what can be achieved with Roland devices,” said David Hay. “Everyone knows you can print a fantastic vehicle wrap with a Roland, but there were some other very unique and specialised applications that I never imagined would be produced on a Roland.”

The South Pacific regional winners are:

• Regional Winner (1st place): Whites Law Bindery - Mahogany Room Menu Folder’
• Honourable Mention (2nd place): Signs QLD – ‘Shane's Autoglass VW Transporter’
• Honourable Mention (3rd place): Signrite – ‘Holyoake Captiva’

Marc Margetts commented “Thank you to everyone who entered and shared their creative work with the world. Congratulations to Whites Law Bindery for their amazing ‘Mahogany Room Menu Folder’ that was executed perfectly and clearly demonstrates how Roland technology can work together to produce innovative and creative works”.

Whites Law Bindery have won a trip to Japan to compete against regional winners from across the globe for the worldwide grand prize – announced on the 17th April 2012. 

To view the winning entries and over 1000 more creative works from around the globe visit www.rolandcreativeawards.com.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, FEBRUARY 14, 2012 - Roland DG Corp., a leading worldwide provider of 3D milling, engraving and direct part marking technologies, today introduced the new METAZA MPX-90M, a desktop impact printer designed to permanently mark UDI (Unique Device Identification) barcodes on medical instruments for tracking and traceability. Incorporating 30 years of Roland's proven technology, the MPX-90M quickly creates two-dimensional (2D) DataMatrix barcodes that meet GS1^*1 standards, and imprints them on the surface of medical instruments with high speed and precision. MPX-90M barcodes can be read with commercially available barcode scanners^*2 to trace and track the usage of medical instruments throughout their lifecycle.

"To protect the safety of patients, medical professionals need a reliable way to trace and track the usage of instruments such as scalpels, tweezers and forceps," said Matthew Landrigan, Roland DG 3D product manager. "The new MPX-90M has been exclusively designed for this application, marking tools and devices with lasting barcodes, serial numbers and other information. Among the industry's most precise direct part marking tools, the MPX-90M creates 2D DataMatrix barcodes as small as one square millimeter."

The MPX-90M imprints data on a wide variety of materials^*3 without generating any odor or debris. Because it does not burn or remove materials, marked surfaces remain protected from corrosion. With the MPX-90M, no special training is required. The included vise makes it easy to secure an item and a built-in laser pointer pinpoints the exact area to be marked. Its compact footprint and energy efficiency make the MPX-90M ideal for small office settings, as well as medical-instrument manufacturers and suppliers.

METAZA MPX-90M Features

• Durable diamond-tipped stylus directly imprints on titanium, stainless steel and other hard metals^*3
  
  • Quickly imprints 26 digits of information inside an area as small as one square millimeter
• Clean, high-speed precision marking does not burn or remove material on impact
  • Operation is free of odors and debris
  • Marked area will not rust
• Includes GS1 standard 2D DataMatrix barcode software
  
  • Imports CSV spreadsheet files for variable data printing which allows for serialisation of barcodes
  • Imprints logos, text and graphics in jpg or bmp file formats to incorporate branding elements and other customised data
• Easy to setup and use with the included vise and built-in laser pointer and no special training or daily maintenance required
• Compact footprint and energy efficient design make it ideal for small office settings, as well as medical instrument manufacturers and suppliers
• The built-in laser pointer is safe to use, with a fully enclosed, class 1 laser

Included METAZAStudio Software Generates UDI Numbers

The MPX-90M comes with METAZAStudio software, which includes a 2D DataMatrix barcode feature. To create a unique barcode, simply select the barcode icon from the software's main screen and enter the appropriate UDI numbers. The software does the rest, creating a 2D DataMatrix barcode that can be output on the MPX-90M. METAZAStudio also imports CSV files for variable data printing to add 2D DataMatrix barcodes with a series of numbers and text. METAZAStudio also imprints logos and graphics in jpg, bmp or Adobe Illustrator 8 (ai/eps) file formats to incorporate branding elements.

For more information download the MPX-90M Brochure, or contact Roland DG today on 1800 500 119 / email sales@rolanddg.com.au. 

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*1 GS1 is an international not-for-profit association with member organizations in over 100 countries, dedicated to the design and implementation of global standards to improve the efficiency and visibility globally and across sectors.
*2 Computer and barcode scanner required for a complete UDI system.
*3 Vickers hardness (HV) of the surface to be imprinted must not exceed 200.