Scitex Vision

Scitex Vision was an Israeli industrial printing-equipment company focused on large-format and very-large-format digital printers for paper and specialty substrates. The business developed within the Scitex technology group and became associated with the expansion of industrial inkjet printing beyond conventional commercial-print applications. Its equipment served applications requiring large printed areas, durable output, and production on a range of flexible or specialty materials. The company was incorporated as Idanit Technologies Ltd. on 19 May 1994. It was subsequently acquired by Scitex and renamed Scitex Wide Format Printing Ltd. in 1998. During the same year, its capabilities were broadened through the purchase of the super-wide-format product line of companies associated with the Matan group. On 21 August 2000, the business adopted the Scitex Vision name, aligning it more directly with the Scitex brand and its position in industrial digital imaging. Scitex Vision expanded its technology base in 2003 by merging with Aprion Digital Ltd. Aprion had been established in 1999 as a spin-off from Scitex's Advanced Printing Products Division and had developed drop-on-demand inkjet technologies and related products. The combination brought together wide-format printing equipment, inkjet development, and industrial production expertise, and was described as positioning the merged company as a significant participant in industrial digital printing. The Scitex Vision business did not remain an independent brand. Hewlett-Packard acquired the company's operations and the rights to the Scitex name in 2005. HP subsequently used Scitex as the name for a wide-format industrial-printing product line, commonly presented as HP Scitex. The transfer also affected the former Scitex corporate identity: in January 2006, Scitex Corporation changed its name to Scailex Corporation after the Scitex name rights moved to Hewlett-Packard. In 2008, HP completed the acquisition of NUR Macroprinters, another Israeli manufacturer of super-wide-format industrial printers, and integrated that business into its HP Scitex activities. Scitex Vision therefore represents a predecessor business and brand platform for HP's industrial wide-format printing portfolio rather than an active standalone company.

Scitex Vision originated as Idanit Technologies Ltd., incorporated on 19 May 1994 in Israel. The company was established to develop and produce digital printing equipment, with a particular emphasis on applications requiring wider print dimensions than conventional office or commercial presses. Its later development placed it within the Scitex technology group, a company associated with digital imaging and graphic-arts systems. Scitex acquired the business in 1998. During that period the company changed its name to Scitex Wide Format Printing Ltd. and broadened its product capabilities by acquiring the super-wide-format product line of companies belonging to the Matan group. This expanded the business from wide-format equipment toward industrial systems capable of producing very large printed output on paper and other specialized materials. On 21 August 2000, the company adopted the Scitex Vision name. The new identity connected the business to Scitex while emphasizing its role in digital visual-production technologies. Its products addressed industrial and professional users that needed large-scale signage, display, decorative, or other specialty printing applications, although the available reference material does not provide a complete product catalog or detailed customer breakdown. A major technological and organizational step occurred in 2003, when Scitex Vision merged with Aprion Digital Ltd. Aprion had been formed in 1999 as a spin-off from Scitex's Advanced Printing Products Division. It developed drop-on-demand inkjet technologies and products, complementing Scitex Vision's wide-format equipment activities. The merger combined printing-system manufacturing with inkjet research and development and was presented as strengthening the company's position in industrial digital printing. Scitex Vision's independent identity ended after Hewlett-Packard acquired its operations and the rights to the Scitex name in 2005. HP used the name in the HP Scitex line of wide-format industrial printers. The transfer had consequences for the former parent group: in January 2006, Scitex Corporation changed its name to Scailex Corporation because the Scitex brand rights had moved to Hewlett-Packard. HP continued consolidating its industrial wide-format capabilities. On 29 February 2008, it completed the acquisition of NUR Macroprinters, another Israeli producer of super-wide-format industrial printers. NUR's business was integrated into the HP Scitex brand structure. As a result, Scitex Vision is best understood today as a defunct Israeli printing-technology company and an important predecessor to part of HP's industrial wide-format printing business, rather than as an active standalone brand.

• 2008

  NUR Macroprinters integrated into HP Scitex

  [1]Scitex Visionen.wikipedia.org

  HP completed its acquisition of NUR Macroprinters on 29 February 2008 and merged the business into HP Scitex activities.

• 2005

  Hewlett-Packard acquisition

  [1]Scitex Visionen.wikipedia.org

  Hewlett-Packard acquired Scitex Vision's operations and the rights to the Scitex name.

• 2003

  Merger with Aprion Digital

  [1]Scitex Visionen.wikipedia.org

  Scitex Vision merged with Aprion Digital, bringing drop-on-demand inkjet technology and products into the business.

• 2000

  Adoption of the Scitex Vision name

  [1]Scitex Visionen.wikipedia.org

  The company adopted the Scitex Vision name on 21 August 2000.

• 1998

  Acquisition by Scitex and wide-format expansion

  [1]Scitex Visionen.wikipedia.org

  Scitex acquired the company, which became Scitex Wide Format Printing Ltd.; its capabilities were expanded through the purchase of a super-wide-format product line associated with the Matan group.

• 1994

  Idanit Technologies incorporated

  [1]Scitex Visionen.wikipedia.org

  Idanit Technologies Ltd. was incorporated on 19 May 1994, establishing the business that later became Scitex Vision.

Industrial digital-printing equipment provider focused on large- and very-large-format production, including printing on paper and specialty substrates.

• Digital printing equipment

  Large-format digital printing systems

  Scitex Vision produced equipment for large-format printing, serving industrial and professional applications where output dimensions exceeded those of conventional commercial printers. The systems were designed for printing on paper and other materials and formed the core of the company's wide-format business.

• Industrial wide-format printers

  Very-large-format and super-wide-format systems

  The company developed and marketed very-large-format equipment, including capabilities expanded through the acquisition of a super-wide-format product line associated with the Matan group. These systems targeted industrial output on paper and specialty substrates.

• Inkjet printing technology

  Drop-on-demand inkjet technologies

  Following the 2003 merger with Aprion Digital, Scitex Vision incorporated drop-on-demand inkjet technologies and related products developed by Aprion. The technology contributed to the company's industrial digital-printing platform and its positioning in production inkjet.

• 2008

  Integration of NUR Macroprinters into HP ScitexM&A

  Background

  HP sought to consolidate its industrial wide-format printing capabilities after acquiring the Scitex Vision business.

  Action taken

  HP completed the acquisition of NUR Macroprinters on 29 February 2008 and merged the Israeli super-wide-format printer business into HP Scitex activities.

  Aftermath

  The transaction broadened the industrial wide-format business associated with HP Scitex, while further separating these activities from the former standalone Scitex Vision company.

  Source

• 2005

  Transfer of Scitex Vision operations to Hewlett-PackardM&A

  Background

  Scitex Vision had developed a position in industrial wide-format and very-large-format printing, while Hewlett-Packard was expanding its professional and industrial printing portfolio.

  Action taken

  Hewlett-Packard acquired the company's operations together with the rights to the Scitex name and continued using the name in its HP Scitex industrial printer portfolio.

  Aftermath

  Scitex Vision ceased to operate as an independent brand. The former Scitex corporate group later changed its name to Scailex, and HP retained Scitex as a product-line identity.

  Source

• 2008

  Hewlett-Packard completed the acquisition of NUR Macroprinters[1]Scitex Visionen.wikipedia.org

  M&A

  HP completed its acquisition of Israeli super-wide-format printer manufacturer NUR Macroprinters and merged the business into its HP Scitex activities.

• 2006

  Scitex Corporation changed its name to Scailex Corporation[1]Scitex Visionen.wikipedia.org

  Other

  After the Scitex name rights were acquired by Hewlett-Packard, Scitex Corporation changed its corporate name to Scailex Corporation.

• 2005

  Scitex Vision operations and name rights acquired by Hewlett-Packard[1]Scitex Visionen.wikipedia.org

  M&A

  Hewlett-Packard acquired the operations of Scitex Vision and the rights to use the Scitex name, leading to the continuation of the brand in HP's industrial wide-format printing portfolio under the HP Scitex designation.

1. 1Scitex Visionen.wikipedia.org