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S I G N & D I G I T A L G R A P H I C S • June 2017 • 89 HIGH-QUALITY SHORT-TERM FILM Drytac, Richmond Virginia, now offers SpotOn, a film suitable for short-term indoor applications. SpotOn is a high-quality, ink- receptive printable vinyl, developed specifically for vibrant, high print quality graphics that require easy application. The 4-mil monomeric PVC film is printable by (eco)solvent, UV and latex printing technologies and is available in clear matte, white matte and white gloss ver- sions. The dot pattern of the adhesive allows the film to be easily applied bubble free on most flat surfaces. No spe- cial tools are required when applying the vinyl — not even a squeegee. For more informa- tion, visit www.drytac.com. LIGHT DIFFUSERS Superbrightleds.com, St. Louis, offers a way to easily replace the diffuser in your 2 x 4 troffer light with decorative light covers. The Skylens Fluorescent Light Diffuser features a vibrant Sun Beams image that is printed directly on the diffuser for optimum clarity and quality. Simply remove the existing diffuser from your panel light, and mount the decorative Skylens in its place. The flexible PMMA acrylic diffuser mea- sures 1.98 x 3.98 and can be trimmed to fit your troffer light. These decorative light covers are meant to replace 2 x 4 troffer light diffusers. They're designed to add interest to dental offices, hospitals, classrooms, waiting rooms, office buildings, day care centers, basements, and more. For informa- tion, visit http://bit.ly/2mpL16a. MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM Ordant, Palatine, Illinois, introduces new features for its cloud-based Print MIS software solution to calculate the exact cost of your custom print estimates and simplify your order management. It can be customized to your requirement and uses the latest cloud-based technology. It can calculate the most complicated costs for any custom job in a large number of industries. The user-friendly and simple interface allows even an inexperienced user to perform complex estimates within minutes. Ordant is an optimized solution that helps you performs your tasks effectively by spending minimum effort, time and money. For information, visit http://ordant.com/print-mis. COLOR ADDITIONS FOR 3M 1080 FILM 3M, St. Paul, Minnesota, has developed 10 new colors to join its popular, ever-evolving 3M Wrap Film Series 1080 family. These dynamic additions to Wrap Film Series 1080 increase the design potential that installers can explore, and are avail- able in gloss, satin and color-flip finishes. The new class of colors includes: Satin Thundercloud, Satin Vampire Red, Satin Caramel Luster, Gloss Lipstick Red, Gloss Black Cherry, Gloss Wicked and Gloss Plum Explosion. The trio of new color-flip options — Gloss Flip Deep Space, Satin Flip Volcanic Flare and Gloss Flip Psychedelic — invoke depth and prismatic gleams, perfect for adding a unique and individual touch to any project. This expan- sion of the 3M Wrap Film Series 1080 line brings its color total to 98 options. Made in 60″ wide rolls so installers can easily cover vehicle sections without seams, Wrap Film Series 1080 is backed by the 3M MCS Warranty, providing installers confidence that the films will last and live up to their guarantees. For information, visit 3M.com/1080films. ENGRAVING SUBSTRATES JDS Industries, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, offers Gemini Duets, a premium line of laser and rotary engraving substrates made in the USA and distributed by JDS Industries. JDS has added 10 new ADA Applique options with value adhesive. Orafol brand adhesive meets ADA requirements and is available on some of the most popular Duets colors of 1/32″ thick ADA sheet stock. Duets substrates are made in the industry's first state-of-the-art clean- room facility that ensures dust-free, flat substrates. Stocked in all 14 national warehouses with orders placed by 4pm shipping the same day, JDS carries DuetsTactiles ADA & Applique, Laser XT Reverse, Laser XT Outdoor/Indoor, Laser & Rotary Indoor, and DuetsContours. Duets is offered at a sensible price point to make your bottom line look even better. For information, visit www. jdsindustries.com. INNOVATIVE GRAPHIC SOFTWARE SUITE Corel Corp., Ottawa, Ontario, announces the release of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2017, Corel's most innovative graphic software release yet. Design with ease using some of today's lat- est technology, including your stylus or touch-enabled devices, the Microsoft Surface Dial, Ultra HD 5K monitors and more. This new release introduces a revo- lutionary new tool—LiveSketch—that uses the power of neural networks to understand and deliver a natural and creative vector drawing experience in real time. Based on the latest research on artificial intelligence and machine learning, LiveSketch allows you to transform the creativity of free-form sketching into precise vector curves directly on a pen-enabled device. Your strokes are intelligently interpreted, adjusted and combined with existing vector curves, allowing you to sketch and design on the fly. For more information, visit www.coreldraw.com. SDG