PRESS RELEASE
7 October 2016
The Build Show, 18-20 October, NEC Birmingham
GDL Network expects a ‘Spike' in demand for its new laser measuring solution plus related products at the Build Show!
Digital print specialist group GDL Network is expecting a high level of interest in the new Spike laser measuring device from visitors to the Build Show this year.
The Spike laser measurement tool is ideal for site surveys and estimations as it allows users to measure an object simply by taking a photo with their smartphone or tablet. From that photo users can capture real-time measurements by using the Spike mobile app or Spike Cloud.
Managing Director Jim Vaughan explained: "While we're excited to be showcasing the Spike, it's just one of a great range of products that we'll be highlighting that make up the bigger picture in printing.
"We'll be taking visitors through the entire workflow from input through the Spike, through processing using a Big Pad or HP Sprout workstation, to output through a 3D Makerbot printer, a HP Designjet T3500 production level wide format printer or dedicated print services, plus our own Cascade Crossmedia campaign software."
The GDL Network members at the show, including theEntwistle Group; John E Wright; MinprintandPinders,all have many years' experience in supporting the AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction) industry.
Jason Richards of theEntwistle Groupwhich has bases in Manchester, Bradford, Middleton and Warrington, said: "We're particularly excited about taking the Spike to the show - it's a brand new piece of kit that has been well received wherever it's been shown across the world. It's not only easy to use, it also keeps costs down and facilitates faster site surveys and a quicker turnaround for quotes.
"CAD plan printing has always been at the centre of what we do. We still operate large format digital plan copiers at all of our branches and we can also provide in-house printing solutions or supply print devices, technical support services and competitively priced consumables to enhance your work flow on site."
Duncan Baker fromJohn E Wright, which has bases in Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Coventry, Oxford and Hull added: "We're delighted to be showing the Makerbot Replicator Z18 3D printer this year. We've been working with AEC clients for many years and this is one of the most exciting developments we've seen.
"Where architects used to just present paper plans and drawings they can now offer the extra ‘wow' factor of a 3D image of a project, and can even create sublayers to show the foundations, plumbing, electrics and so on.
"It's easy to do as a lot of the files they use to create the renders are 3D print-ready, without adding to the workload."
Jamie Mcminnis ofMinprintin Belfast added: "As a specialist print provider, we'll be focusing on highlighting the incredible range of substrates we can now print on to. With our range of litho, digital and large format printing we've got it covered.
"We can handle all safety signage and hoardings, plus both indoor and outdoor applications on a range of materials including PVC, mesh PVC, printed display boards, stands and frames. Basically, we can print anything a customer asks for.
"With a print fleet capable of delivering on requests ranging from marketing materials to signage, hoardings or even building wraps, we can provide a one-stop-shop for anyone in the AEC industry."
David Whiteway fromPindersin Sheffield, which also offers 3D printing alongside their comprehensive digital print site, concluded: "AEC is a competitive industry and we strive to meet all our customers' needs, including bid packs and 3D printing to support pitches. And with our ‘Big Print' section, our super-wide printing press can print directly onto material two metres wide and long enough to wrap around a building. Big Print can also print onto rigid materials including wood, steel and glass.
"As print specialists our services have also evolved as the demands of clients grow. As well as providing wide format print and scanning, our creative team offers mailing and commercial e-mail, design, internet marketing and GDL Network's own Cascade Crossmedia campaign software to complete the marketing and communications package."
To book an appointment with a GDL Network member at the show, go towww.hpdesignjet.net/buildshow/,emailjess@gdlnetwork.co.ukor call 0118 933 1242. For more information on GDL Network go towww.gdlnetwork.co.uk
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About the products
Spike
Laser measurement tool ideal for site surveys and estimations
Measure an object simply by taking a photo with your smartphone or tablet
From that photo capture real-time measurements by using the Spike mobile app or Spike Cloud
Access your photos at any time to re-measure or take additional measurements
Measure hard-to-reach objects that would have otherwise required additional equipment, labour or tools
Correct for angles, using the alignment tool, to improve the accuracy of your measurements
Export photos and measurements as a JPG, PDF, Spike file (XML), or KMZ.
Spike files can be shared and edited between devices running the Spike app, and KMZ files can be imported into popular GIS tools, such as Google Earth
Photos uploaded to the Spike Cloud can be exported as a PDF, JPG (with measurements or image only) or a viewable URL.
Big Pad
Big Pad works like a large tablet allowing you touch screen control of your CAD/3D applications. It also makes the viewing and scaling of complex drawings easy with standard pinch gestures with your fingers
Annotations and comments can be written directly on the screen and shared instantly
The Sharp Big Pad helps people share their ideas quickly and clearly using innovative Touch Display Link software to interact through tablets and other mobile devices
Up to 50 people can share on-screen content; contribute ideas and information; control the display; transfer files, and save images from the BIG PAD, adding their own annotations, all at the same time
Connect two BIG PADs host-to-host across the network for effortless collaboration between teams in different offices
Recognises as many as ten simultaneous touches on its 80" display, and up to four people can write or draw on the screen at the same time with fingers or the fine 3.5mm tipped touch pen.
HP Sprout
Fully integrated desktop 3D scanning solution with 3D object capture, editing and multiple streamlined 3D print options
Revolutionary all-touch user interface lets users control content directly with their hands on either the 23" Full HD touchscreen or the projected display on the 20-point capacitive Touch Mat
The Illuminator is the heart of Sprout. It houses the Intel® RealSense™ 3D camera and projection engine, which allow you to scan 2D or 3D objects and instantly display them on the Touch Mat
High performance computer with an Intel® Core™ i7 Processor, 1TB of storage and Windows operating system
Comes with Adonit Jot Pro Stylus and Bluetooth® connected keyboard and mouse.
MakerBot Replicator Z18
The best price-to-performance ratio in the extra large, professional 3D printer category
2,592 cubic inches (30.0 x 30.5 x 45.7cm or 11.8 x 12.0 x 18.0")
Make extra-large and ultra-tall industrial concept models and prototypes
Delivers dependable, consistent performance with superior results using MakerBot PLA Filament
Send print files via Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet, or with a USB drive. Control your printer via MakerBot Print or remotely with MakerBot Mobile
Store, organize, and access 3D design files in your personal cloud-enabled library on MakerBot Print. MakerBot's free downloadable software is compatible with Mac or Windows computers.
HP Designjet T3500
Rated the most productive large format MFP and comes complete with advanced copy/scan features
Built with rigorous IT demands and top security in mind
Allows web based printing for when you are on the move and does away with cables and drivers giving you greater freedom to print wherever and whenever
Simple to maintain and easily upgradeable
Supreme speed - print A1-size pages in 21 seconds with vivid colours, dark blacks and neutral greys
Zero warm-up time allows your first page to be printed right away thanks to the T3500's ultra-fast processing
Advanced copy and scan features provide efficient workflow tools such as scan to email, batch scanning and multipage PDFs
Integrated 100-page stacker
HP's SmartStream software for the T3500 allows you to maintain maximum efficiency and manage jobs from a number of locations.
Cascade Crossmedia
Software allows you to deliver an intelligent, strategic cross media campaign
Get the correct messages to the right customers, achieving the results you need
From design all the way through to delivery, we can manage your entire marketing campaign - we can create it, personalise it, print it, automate it and track it
Cleanse and update existing data whilst collecting new leads
Observe your campaign ‘live' through your dashboard and compile accurate campaign reports.
Photos: A selection of high-res images are available on request
For more information emailberni@brpr.co.ukor call 07970 509758.