Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. has announced the launch of its newest inkjet spot UV printer. The AccurioShine 3600 with iFoil One option is powered by MGI's innovative varnish technology with Konica Minolta's reliability.

In the printing industry, quality, speed and value are the three most important factors in the success of a business. Konica Minolta's AccurioShine 3600 allows printers to meet the demanding needs of today's printing requirements. The device enables in-house spot UV varnishing, from prototyping to full production, without the need for screens, plates or dies. The AccurioShine 3600 utilizes groundbreaking technology for adding 2D and 3D multiple coating and dimensional texture effects in a single pass.

"As a leader of digital transformation in the print and embellishment industry, Konica Minolta continues its laser focus on providing print service providers with innovative products that will help grow their businesses," said Bill Troxil, president of the industrial print and production print business, Konica Minolta. "The AccurioShine 3600 is a unique solution that offers printers a range of high-impact finishing effects, providing significant opportunities to open additional markets, drive revenues and increase profitability."

The fully digital AccurioShine 3600 features artificial intelligence registration technology and an eco-friendly LED curing system, all at a compact size. Digital spot UV coating adds an extra dimension to any project, helping printouts stand out from the crowd. With a maximum supported paper size of 14.3 inches by 29.5 inches, the machine is perfect for enhancing commonly used printouts such as business cards, greeting cards, photo book covers and even packaging, creating an impactful and unique print experience for clients.

With the combination of the new iFoil One inline hot foil stamping module and the VDP Barcode Camera System, the AccurioShine 3600 also supports Embossed Variable Data Foiling (VDF), adding more impact to tickets, personalized packages and labels, invitations and one-to-one marketing. The device also allows printers a range of high-impact finishing effects never seen before — such as personalized embossed foil — while raising profit margins.

"Embellishment helps brands connect with their customers in a way that makes them feel special, and with increasing need for on-demand short run printing and post-press processes, the AccurioShine 3600 answers the call for cost-effective, impactful, short-run embellishments in day-to-day print jobs," said Dino Pagliarello, senior vice president of product management and planning, Konica Minolta. "We are proud to release our first Konica Minolta-branded MGI device, integrating MGI's innovative technology with Konica Minolta's quality stability to offer printers the best product in the market for business growth."

In other news, Konica Minolta has announced Megan Brown, a senior at Clemson University majoring in graphic communications, as its 2022-23 scholarship award recipient. This award is an example of Konica Minolta's continued commitment to invest in the education of the industry's future workers through the creation of a $50,000 endowed scholarship fund with the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF), which provides educational assistance to graphic communications students studying in the United States.

Brown's passion for the print and graphics industry was initially sparked back when she was in middle school and took her first graphic communications course at her local community career center. When she learned that Clemson is one of the top universities in the country for graphic communications, she knew it was where she wanted to obtain her degree.

In addition to the comprehensive curriculum at Clemson, Brown has developed valuable knowledge and hands-on expertise by working in its state-of-the-art print and packaging equipment laboratories, serving as a teaching assistant for Clemson's specialty print and packaging class, participating in several campus and community organizations, and being one of six graduating seniors selected to attend Labelexpo Americas in Chicago, Illinois, last month.

"Megan has certainly distinguished herself on campus and in her community with her impressive accomplishments, contributions and dedication to the printing industry," said Dino Pagliarello, senior vice president of product management and planning, Konica Minolta. "As a company committed to cultivating the next generation of printing and graphics communications workers, all of us at Konica Minolta are extremely proud to support her educational journey and career aspirations with this scholarship and our partnership with the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation."

Brown was also elected president of Clemson's Gamma Epsilon Tau chapter, the graphic communications fraternity on campus, which has given her a platform to inspire talented underclassmen with a better understanding of industry skills and professional possibilities while actively pursuing her own. 

"These last few years, I've had some amazing experiences and opportunities that I don't think I would have received anywhere else," Brown said. "Winning this scholarship has meant the world to me and my family. It really is a blessing that I never expected."

"Thank you so much to Konica Minolta for this generous donation to the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation," said Jeffrey White, director of development, PGSF. "With school costs constantly rising, this endowment will help us to ease the burden of higher education costs and ensure that our industry is able to attract the best and brightest talent."