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HP has launched a new large format printing innovation designed to empower Print Service Providers (PSPs) to transform their business with enhanced efficiency, versatility and sustainability.
The American-based multinational information technology company said in a statement that its new all-in-one HP Latex R530 is invaluable to small and medium PSPs who struggle with rigid printing due to space constraints, high investment costs, and operational complexity that often resorting to inefficient workflows or outsourcing.
It revealed that the new HP product has provided solutions to PSPs that are looking for solutions to elevate their offerings and enable them to execute short runs of both rigid and flexible media.
“The HP Latex R530 Printer is an ideal solution for PSPs looking to enter or expand in the rigid printing market offering seamless all-in-one printing with ease of operation thanks to its compact design, elevated application capabilities, and leading sustainability,” the firm said in a statement.
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Speaking about the product, Daniel Martinez, global head and general manager of HP Large Format Business, said the HP Latex R530 eliminates trade-offs associated with traditional flatbeds as the only all-in-one compact HP Latex printing solution.
“We constantly innovate to equip PSPs with the tools that enable sustainable growth, and this latest addition to our Latex Portfolio offers a solution for businesses of all sizes to elevate their operations and scale sustainably,” Martinez said.
Beyond aiding business operation and saving maintenance costs, the latest Latex printer which is expected to be available globally starting April 23, 2025 leads the way in sustainable printing while maintaining the recyclability of fiber-based media.
Alongside HP Latex R530, the technology giant is also set to launch HP PrintOS Production Hub, expected to be available globally starting May 2025, to unlock new market opportunities and streamline print workflows, leveraging technology to phase out inefficiencies, costly errors, and operational bottlenecks.
“With the introduction of HP PrintOS Production Hub, PSPs now have access to the world’s only large-format software that combines order management and remote production control into a centralised, real-time platform—increasing efficiency and reducing operational complexity.”
HP is also introducing updates to HP Build Workspace – this platform, already announced last September at HP Imagine, will be the first solution to use AI for the process of vectorising raster images into CAD editable documents, saving hours of manual work per drawing.g
“Today we’re announcing breakthrough innovations that have the potential to completely transform the way AEC professionals work. With a focus on automation, communication and collaboration, HP is delivering the tools that tackle fundamental challenges in productivity that have inherently plagued the industry,” said Xavier Juarez, director of HP Construction Services.
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AI Vectorisation with HP Build Workspace, which saves 80 percent of the time required for each project, is expected to be available in North America, the UK and Germany starting May 2025.
To further boost productivity in industrial applications, HP announced an add-on service to HP SitePrint, enabling the measurement of floor flatness and the direct printing of elevation corrections onto the floor, eliminating the need for external data processing.
Expected to be generally available from May 2025, HP SitePrint Flatness Measurement Service enables professionals to measure the flatness of the floor while printing the layout, transforming four manual processes into a single automated one.
“Industrial professionals can greatly reduce time spent by integrating four key processes: marking information on the floor, capturing elevation data, processing the data, and relocating elevation information into a single automated workflow.
“This streamlined approach enhances efficiency and improves collaboration with real-time elevation insights.”