June 2026
Touch7 Wins Printing United Pinnacle Technology Award
29/06/26 11:14 Filed in: Awards
West Chester, Ohio, USA; June 2026 - Touch7, the extended color gamut system for ECG inks and neon fluorescent inks, is proud to announce it received the 2026 Printing United Pinnacle Technology Award for its latest software version, v2.1. Color-Logic is the exclusive worldwide distributor of Touch7.
Discussing the honor, Color-Logic Director of Sales and Marketing Mark Geeves said: "With the Touch7 v2.1, we introduced enhanced separation algorithms, expanding compatibility with a wider range of digital presses and neon ink sets. The latest update also features improved user interface tools for Photoshop, simplifying the workflow for designers and prepress operators. These improvements increase accessibility, reduce setup time, and ensure consistent, high-quality outputs across diverse printing platforms. Additionally, the new release provides Source Color Removal (SCR) options for adding neon inks specifically into images and extracting CMY inks/toners."
Geeves continued: "Unlike competitors that require manual color mapping or complex ICC profile management, Touch7 v2.1 delivers a plug-and-play experience, unlocking new creative possibilities and reducing production time. It provides the designer or prepress operator with complete control over where to apply neon inks or toners within a file or image—selective color enhancement that cannot be achieved through profile-based approaches alone. Touch7 separations are also mapped directly to the specialty neon inks/toners being used."
Here is what others had to say about Touch7 v2.1:
Dan Mulligan, Partner, YellowDog, Denver, Colorado, USA: The Touch7 Neon Color System has made a real difference for us at YellowDog. Before, working with specialty toners felt overwhelming and slow. Now, what used to be complicated and time-consuming is just part of our everyday workflow — easy, repeatable, and reliable. Instead of spending hours trying to get neon effects just right, we have a system that delivers results we can count on every time.
That means our design and production teams both get back valuable time, and we spend less of it troubleshooting or second-guessing our work. Neon effects feel like a natural part of our creative process now, not an extra hurdle. Ultimately, Touch7 lets us move quickly, focus on creativity, and deliver bold, eye-catching prints our clients love.
Leon Jackson, MediaCo, Manchester, UK: Touch7 has made a real difference to our workflow at MediaCo. It has streamlined our neon colour separation process, saving us time while improving the quality and consistency of our output.
Previously, complex files were very difficult to apply neon to, often requiring significant manual work. With Touch7, those same files are now quick and straightforward, which has really expanded what we can offer creatively. Our customers love the results and the vibrancy it brings to their projects.
The software is easy to use and integrated seamlessly into our existing setup, allowing our team to get up to speed quickly. Overall, Touch7 has become an essential tool for us, and I’d highly recommend it.
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Discussing the honor, Color-Logic Director of Sales and Marketing Mark Geeves said: "With the Touch7 v2.1, we introduced enhanced separation algorithms, expanding compatibility with a wider range of digital presses and neon ink sets. The latest update also features improved user interface tools for Photoshop, simplifying the workflow for designers and prepress operators. These improvements increase accessibility, reduce setup time, and ensure consistent, high-quality outputs across diverse printing platforms. Additionally, the new release provides Source Color Removal (SCR) options for adding neon inks specifically into images and extracting CMY inks/toners."
Geeves continued: "Unlike competitors that require manual color mapping or complex ICC profile management, Touch7 v2.1 delivers a plug-and-play experience, unlocking new creative possibilities and reducing production time. It provides the designer or prepress operator with complete control over where to apply neon inks or toners within a file or image—selective color enhancement that cannot be achieved through profile-based approaches alone. Touch7 separations are also mapped directly to the specialty neon inks/toners being used."
Here is what others had to say about Touch7 v2.1:
Dan Mulligan, Partner, YellowDog, Denver, Colorado, USA: The Touch7 Neon Color System has made a real difference for us at YellowDog. Before, working with specialty toners felt overwhelming and slow. Now, what used to be complicated and time-consuming is just part of our everyday workflow — easy, repeatable, and reliable. Instead of spending hours trying to get neon effects just right, we have a system that delivers results we can count on every time.
That means our design and production teams both get back valuable time, and we spend less of it troubleshooting or second-guessing our work. Neon effects feel like a natural part of our creative process now, not an extra hurdle. Ultimately, Touch7 lets us move quickly, focus on creativity, and deliver bold, eye-catching prints our clients love.
Leon Jackson, MediaCo, Manchester, UK: Touch7 has made a real difference to our workflow at MediaCo. It has streamlined our neon colour separation process, saving us time while improving the quality and consistency of our output.
Previously, complex files were very difficult to apply neon to, often requiring significant manual work. With Touch7, those same files are now quick and straightforward, which has really expanded what we can offer creatively. Our customers love the results and the vibrancy it brings to their projects.
The software is easy to use and integrated seamlessly into our existing setup, allowing our team to get up to speed quickly. Overall, Touch7 has become an essential tool for us, and I’d highly recommend it.
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Color-Logic, with Ricoh 7500 Press and Duplo UV Coater, Wins Bronze Award at FSEA Print Embellishment Conference
26/06/26 13:19 Filed in: Awards
West Chester, Ohio, USA; June 2026 - Color-Logic, the industry leader in software for print embellishment, proudly announces that together with the Ricoh 7500 press and the Duplo UV coater, it has been awarded the Bronze Award for Best Use of Metallic Stock at the 2026 Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) Print Embellishment Conference in Nashville. This award-winning project showcased the powerful combination of the Ricoh 7500 digital press and the Duplo UV coater, demonstrating how advanced digital printing and finishing technologies can elevate the possibilities of metallic print production. Using the Color-Logic Design Suite, the team was able to simplify and automate the process of creating white ink masks—enabling striking metallic effects and tactile embellishments that set the project apart.
“We are honored to be recognized by FSEA for our continued commitment to innovation in metallic print embellishments,” said Mark Geeves, Director of Sales & Marketing at Color-Logic. “The FSEA Bronze Award is a testament to the exceptional results achievable when pairing the Ricoh 7500 press with the Duplo UV coater, all powered by the Color-Logic Design Suite. Our mission is to make metallic print production both accessible and extraordinary for our customers.”
Geeves continued: "This recognition further establishes Color-Logic as a trusted partner for printers, designers, and brands seeking to maximize the impact of their print communications with special effects and embellishments. The award entry is part of ongoing Color-Logic efforts to collaborate with leading equipment manufacturers and finishing partners, thus ensuring that customers benefit from the latest technological advancements in digital print."
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“We are honored to be recognized by FSEA for our continued commitment to innovation in metallic print embellishments,” said Mark Geeves, Director of Sales & Marketing at Color-Logic. “The FSEA Bronze Award is a testament to the exceptional results achievable when pairing the Ricoh 7500 press with the Duplo UV coater, all powered by the Color-Logic Design Suite. Our mission is to make metallic print production both accessible and extraordinary for our customers.”
Geeves continued: "This recognition further establishes Color-Logic as a trusted partner for printers, designers, and brands seeking to maximize the impact of their print communications with special effects and embellishments. The award entry is part of ongoing Color-Logic efforts to collaborate with leading equipment manufacturers and finishing partners, thus ensuring that customers benefit from the latest technological advancements in digital print."
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Color-Logic Wins Gold for Best Use of Metallized Foil Substrates at FSEA Print Embellishment Conference
25/06/26 08:51 Filed in: Awards
West Chester, Ohio, USA; June 2026 - Color-Logic, the global leader in software for print embellishment, is proud to announce it received the Gold Award for Best Use of Metallized Foil Substrates at the 2026 Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) Print Embellishment Conference in Nashville.
Commenting on the honor, Color-Logic Director of Sales and Marketing Mark Geeves said: "This prestigious award recognizes the innovative Color-Logic approach to print enhancement, particularly utilizing white ink and toner technologies on metallic substrates. Our winning entry featured the conversion of artwork by renowned designer Greg Horn, made possible by the Color-Logic Design Suite. This software solution eliminates the need for graphic designers or print prepress personnel to manually create white ink masks, thus streamlining metallic print production on stocks such as Unilustre DI from Unifoil. We extend our thanks to FSEA, our partners, and the entire print community for helping us push the boundaries of what is possible with metallic substrates and embellishments,” added Geeves.
Geeves continued: "The Color-Logic mantra, ‘White is the New Gold,’ has guided our innovation for years, and this recognition from FSEA truly validates our commitment to advancing metallic print embellishment. We are honored to receive this award and are grateful for our partnership with industry-leading press manufacturers and finishing equipment providers, including: Canon Large Format, Fujifilm Revoria, Konica Minolta, Ricoh 7500, HP Indigo, Mimaki UV Inkjet, and swissQprint Large Format UV Inkjet. Color-Logic also acknowledges finishing partners DUPLO and SCODIX for their role in elevating the final product with tactile embellishments that further enhance the visual and sensory impact of the Color-Logic special effects."
The award-winning project was a highlight of the Greg Horn Program at Printing United 2025. For more information about this program, visit: https://www.color-logic.com/greghorn/.
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Commenting on the honor, Color-Logic Director of Sales and Marketing Mark Geeves said: "This prestigious award recognizes the innovative Color-Logic approach to print enhancement, particularly utilizing white ink and toner technologies on metallic substrates. Our winning entry featured the conversion of artwork by renowned designer Greg Horn, made possible by the Color-Logic Design Suite. This software solution eliminates the need for graphic designers or print prepress personnel to manually create white ink masks, thus streamlining metallic print production on stocks such as Unilustre DI from Unifoil. We extend our thanks to FSEA, our partners, and the entire print community for helping us push the boundaries of what is possible with metallic substrates and embellishments,” added Geeves.
Geeves continued: "The Color-Logic mantra, ‘White is the New Gold,’ has guided our innovation for years, and this recognition from FSEA truly validates our commitment to advancing metallic print embellishment. We are honored to receive this award and are grateful for our partnership with industry-leading press manufacturers and finishing equipment providers, including: Canon Large Format, Fujifilm Revoria, Konica Minolta, Ricoh 7500, HP Indigo, Mimaki UV Inkjet, and swissQprint Large Format UV Inkjet. Color-Logic also acknowledges finishing partners DUPLO and SCODIX for their role in elevating the final product with tactile embellishments that further enhance the visual and sensory impact of the Color-Logic special effects."
The award-winning project was a highlight of the Greg Horn Program at Printing United 2025. For more information about this program, visit: https://www.color-logic.com/greghorn/.
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Visualis3R Provides Printers and their Customers with Press-Ready Embellishment Files
22/06/26 09:09 Filed in: V3r | Visualis3R
West Chester, Ohio, USA; June 2026 - Color-Logic, the global leader in Special Effects for Print™, has announced that the Visualis3R literature and samples library are now available—game-changing tools for printers using or considering digital press and finishing equipment, as well as those evaluating embellishment on their analog equipment.
Seamless Demonstration. Effortless Evaluation. One Download. Most printers lack a dedicated design staff, and they are ethically unwilling to show one client's designs to another. At www.v3r.studio/literature, prepress personnel can browse 16 sample designs from the V3R effect showreel—each showcasing a different print embellishment effect supported by Visualis3R—and freely download the literature, a video of the effect in motion, a high-resolution image, and a ready-to-open PDF. The page is open to everyone, with no trial and no sign-up: download a sample, open it in Visualis3R, and explore exactly how that effect behaves. Effects include hot-foil and 3D raised foil, spot UV and sculptured varnish, soft-touch matte and gloss laminations, metallic inks, white/clear toner, neon and ECG inks, holographic films, emboss/deboss, glitter, and more.
Visualis3R enables real-time, photorealistic previews—letting users soft-proof their PDFs, visualize every effect under real-world lighting, and precisely match press output before committing to a production run. This eliminates waste, reduces trial-and-error, and maximizes press utilization—saving valuable time, substrate, and labor.
Built for digital, analog, and hybrid embellishment, Visualis3R supports the broadest range of special inks, toners, and finishing techniques—in any combination.
Developed by Khaos Technology Ltd and distributed worldwide by Color-Logic, Visualis3R is available for a free 14-day trial.
For more information, visit www.color-logic.com or www.v3r.studio.
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Seamless Demonstration. Effortless Evaluation. One Download. Most printers lack a dedicated design staff, and they are ethically unwilling to show one client's designs to another. At www.v3r.studio/literature, prepress personnel can browse 16 sample designs from the V3R effect showreel—each showcasing a different print embellishment effect supported by Visualis3R—and freely download the literature, a video of the effect in motion, a high-resolution image, and a ready-to-open PDF. The page is open to everyone, with no trial and no sign-up: download a sample, open it in Visualis3R, and explore exactly how that effect behaves. Effects include hot-foil and 3D raised foil, spot UV and sculptured varnish, soft-touch matte and gloss laminations, metallic inks, white/clear toner, neon and ECG inks, holographic films, emboss/deboss, glitter, and more.
Visualis3R enables real-time, photorealistic previews—letting users soft-proof their PDFs, visualize every effect under real-world lighting, and precisely match press output before committing to a production run. This eliminates waste, reduces trial-and-error, and maximizes press utilization—saving valuable time, substrate, and labor.
Built for digital, analog, and hybrid embellishment, Visualis3R supports the broadest range of special inks, toners, and finishing techniques—in any combination.
Developed by Khaos Technology Ltd and distributed worldwide by Color-Logic, Visualis3R is available for a free 14-day trial.
For more information, visit www.color-logic.com or www.v3r.studio.
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Color-Logic Welcomes BawaTech Solutions and Consultants as Authorized Dealer for Visualis3R in India
17/06/26 11:25 Filed in: V3r | Visualis3R
West Chester, Ohio, USA; June 2026 - Color-Logic, the global leader in metallic color communication and print enhancement solutions, proudly announces the appointment of BawaTech Solutions & Consultants as an authorized dealer for Visualis3R—the groundbreaking visualization and sales enablement software.
BawaTech—founded by renowned industry expert Amritpal Singh Bawa (Bawa)—brings more than 26 years of international expertise in graphic arts, digital printing, and print enhancement to its new partnership with Color-Logic. For details, see https://www.linkedin.com/in/amritpalsinghbawa/. As a printing technologist, digital print enhancement expert, and trusted industry mentor, APS Bawa has consistently empowered organizations to achieve consistent performance, premium output results, and sustainable growth through advanced printing technology.
“Visualis3R represents a game-changing tool for the South Asian print industry, enabling printers and brands to preview and sell the power of metallic effects and embellishments with confidence,” says APS Bawa, Founder and CEO of BawaTech. “With our technology-agnostic, solution-focused approach, BawaTech is committed to helping businesses transform Visualis3R capabilities into real-world value—driving differentiation, customer engagement, and scalable growth.”
BawaTech Solutions & Consultants is a specialized business consulting and technology advisory firm serving the global print, packaging, digital printing, and print enhancement industries. Founded by Amritpal Singh Bawa in 2020, the company provides strategic consulting, technology evaluation, sales enablement, business development, training, workflow optimization, and market expansion services. The company specializes in digital print enhancement, foiling technologies, print workflow solutions, color management, business development, sales strategy, and industry training. With experience spanning more than 47 countries, BawaTech helps organizations leverage innovative technologies to achieve sustainable growth and operational excellence.
“We are excited to welcome BawaTech as a dealer for Visualis3R,” said Color-Logic Director of Sales and Marketing Mark Geeves. “A unique blend of technical depth, strategic vision, and hands-on experience makes BawaTech an ideal partner to expand the Visualis3R footprint and help printers unlock the full value of print embellishment.”
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BawaTech—founded by renowned industry expert Amritpal Singh Bawa (Bawa)—brings more than 26 years of international expertise in graphic arts, digital printing, and print enhancement to its new partnership with Color-Logic. For details, see https://www.linkedin.com/in/amritpalsinghbawa/. As a printing technologist, digital print enhancement expert, and trusted industry mentor, APS Bawa has consistently empowered organizations to achieve consistent performance, premium output results, and sustainable growth through advanced printing technology.
“Visualis3R represents a game-changing tool for the South Asian print industry, enabling printers and brands to preview and sell the power of metallic effects and embellishments with confidence,” says APS Bawa, Founder and CEO of BawaTech. “With our technology-agnostic, solution-focused approach, BawaTech is committed to helping businesses transform Visualis3R capabilities into real-world value—driving differentiation, customer engagement, and scalable growth.”
BawaTech Solutions & Consultants is a specialized business consulting and technology advisory firm serving the global print, packaging, digital printing, and print enhancement industries. Founded by Amritpal Singh Bawa in 2020, the company provides strategic consulting, technology evaluation, sales enablement, business development, training, workflow optimization, and market expansion services. The company specializes in digital print enhancement, foiling technologies, print workflow solutions, color management, business development, sales strategy, and industry training. With experience spanning more than 47 countries, BawaTech helps organizations leverage innovative technologies to achieve sustainable growth and operational excellence.
“We are excited to welcome BawaTech as a dealer for Visualis3R,” said Color-Logic Director of Sales and Marketing Mark Geeves. “A unique blend of technical depth, strategic vision, and hands-on experience makes BawaTech an ideal partner to expand the Visualis3R footprint and help printers unlock the full value of print embellishment.”
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Color-Logic Names Harvard Pinnacle Group an Official Visualis3R Dealer
17/06/26 11:24 Filed in: V3r | Visualis3R
West Chester, Ohio, USA; June 2026 - Color-Logic, the exclusive worldwide distributor for Visualis3R, is pleased to announce that Harvard Pinnacle Group Corp (HPG) has become an official Visualis3R dealer. This strategic partnership leverages the longstanding HPG reputation for innovation and hands-on education, making them the ideal partner for both demonstrating and selling the transformative capabilities of Visualis3R in the print industry.
HPG, renowned for its evolution from a Macintosh training center to a premier digital print manufacturing powerhouse, is committed to advancing the printing industry through technology adoption and continuous skill development. Their Applied Technology Center (ATC) is a model digital printing facility designed to bridge the skills gap between traditional printing practices and emerging digital embellishment technologies. The HPG ATC provides a unique environment where print professionals can evaluate, test, and implement the latest advancements in multi-vendor workflows—including Visualis3R cutting-edge solutions.
As the only facility of its kind in the region, the HPG ATC offers:
- A model pre-press and production environment
- Multi-vendor integration for workflow testing
- Hands-on training and research in digital embellishment printing
- Client production simulations to showcase the business potential of print enhancements
“Visualis3R is revolutionizing how printers approach specialty color and embellishment, and HPG is perfectly positioned to help the industry embrace this change,” said Mark Geeves, Director of Sales & Marketing at Color-Logic. “Their Applied Technology Center is not just a showroom, but a true education and innovation hub where printers can experience Visualis3R technology firsthand and learn how to maximize its business impact.”
With HPG as a Visualis3R dealer, customers benefit from access to expert guidance, state-of-the-art demonstrations, and real-world production insights—ensuring successful adoption and integration of print embellishment technologies.
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HPG, renowned for its evolution from a Macintosh training center to a premier digital print manufacturing powerhouse, is committed to advancing the printing industry through technology adoption and continuous skill development. Their Applied Technology Center (ATC) is a model digital printing facility designed to bridge the skills gap between traditional printing practices and emerging digital embellishment technologies. The HPG ATC provides a unique environment where print professionals can evaluate, test, and implement the latest advancements in multi-vendor workflows—including Visualis3R cutting-edge solutions.
As the only facility of its kind in the region, the HPG ATC offers:
- A model pre-press and production environment
- Multi-vendor integration for workflow testing
- Hands-on training and research in digital embellishment printing
- Client production simulations to showcase the business potential of print enhancements
“Visualis3R is revolutionizing how printers approach specialty color and embellishment, and HPG is perfectly positioned to help the industry embrace this change,” said Mark Geeves, Director of Sales & Marketing at Color-Logic. “Their Applied Technology Center is not just a showroom, but a true education and innovation hub where printers can experience Visualis3R technology firsthand and learn how to maximize its business impact.”
With HPG as a Visualis3R dealer, customers benefit from access to expert guidance, state-of-the-art demonstrations, and real-world production insights—ensuring successful adoption and integration of print embellishment technologies.
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