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GSE’s New Conveyor Streamlines Ink Handling in Corrugated and Flexible Packaging Workflows

New system provides an automated, single-pass solution for ink dispensing, blending and container labelling, improving ergonomics and efficiency in the ink kitchen.

DataPhysics Instruments Launches Portable Contact Angle Goniometer PCA 200

The scientific equipment manufacturer DataPhysics Instruments has expanded its product portfolio with the Portable Contact Angle Goniometer PCA 200.

A Deeper Look at UV Inks in Label Production

The use of UV inks in flexo and digital production has continued to grow in 2024 for a variety of reasons.

Adapting for Digital or Conventional Labels

Just by the nature of the job, there is a difference between printing different types of packaging, from labels to flexible packaging to corrugated.

ETI Converting is ready to turn heads at LabelExpo Americas 2024 with an innovative live demo of its Cohesio machine

ETI Converting, a leading manufacturer of narrow-web printing, coating, and converting equipment, is excited to announce its participation at Labelexpo Americas 2024, taking place September 10-12 in Chicago, IL. 

Sun Chemical to Introduce Breakthrough Solutions for Corrugated Market at SuperCorrExpo® 2024

Sun Chemical will showcase its latest series of innovative services and solutions designed to address the needs of the corrugated market at SuperCorrExpo® 2024 in Orlando, Fla.

EFI Announces New Wide Format Pro+ Series Printers and High-performance ProGraphics+ Series Inks

The EFI Pro 16h+ and the EFI Pro 30f+ printers feature more capabilities, better image quality, and a performance boost over previous generation

Consider Wool an Eco-Friendly Industrial Material

Wool is an incredible material which can do things that are very hard to replicate with synthetic materials.

InkJet Introduces New Anser Smart Printhead Designed for Automated Production Line Integration

InkJet’s latest product offering is the ANSER Smart Printhead, a compact high-resolution inkjet printer designed for production automation and system integration.

Flint Group’s 2030 carbon reduction targets approved by SBTi

Flint Group, a leading company in ink and coating solutions for the printing and packaging sectors, is pleased to announce that its 2030 carbon reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Obtaining Barriers When Coating and Printing Flexible Materials

Thin flexible substrates of paper, film and foil are often modified, manipulated, coated or combined with other substrates, adhesives or chemical blends

Epson Introduces Next Generation ColorWorks On-Demand Label Printer for Demanding, High-Volume Environments

To meet businesses’ needs for on-demand color labels at a low cost, Epson has introduced its newest ColorWorks® on-demand color label printer.

Surface Treatment: The Importance of Getting it Right

With the growth in demand for flexible packaging predicted to continue at a rapid rate for the foreseeable future

Sun Chemical Recognized by FTA for Sustainability Excellence

Sun Chemical was recognized during the 2024 Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) Excellence in Flexography Award Competition for its SunUno Solimax AP

HOW TO: Do in Register Coating

The continued evolution of packaging requires converters to keep upgrading their conversion portfolio with additional features. 

Understanding Anilox Scoring: Causes, Effects, and Prevention

Anilox scoring, a persistent issue in the printing industry, continues to challenge printers despite numerous discussions about its root causes and preventive measures. 

Why Cleaning is a Must in the Flexo Industry

The importance of proper care and cleaning cannot be overstated.

INX promotes three to Vice President positions

The Board of Directors at INX International Ink Co. have approved the promotions of three key executive managers to vice president positions. 

Recyclability & Circularity Consumers Support Sustainable Brand Packaging

Sustainability has never been more central for the printing and packaging industries.

The Importance of Ink Troubleshooting on Press

A Q&A with Moe Rahmeh, Technical Customer Service Functional Excellence Director, Sun Chemical

Kyocera Exhibits Small Footprint, Big Potential of Inkjet Portfolio at drupa 2024

Kyocera Document Solutions Europe, one of the world’s leading document solutions companies, will showcase its expanding inkjet portfolio at drupa 2024.

Flint Group Provides Update on Effect of Developments in Red Sea

Flint Group, a leading supplier of inks and coatings to the print and packaging industries, comments on the escalating impact caused by shipping delays across trade routes in the Middle East.

Solutions for Guaranteed Adhesion

SOFTAL Corona & Plasma manufactures surface treatment systems for foil, film, web, paper, foam and more.

BOBST’s innovations for flexible packaging

BOBST continues to make significant progress in addressing the challenges faced by the flexible packaging industry.

Global Graphics Software Extends Strategic Business Partnership with Japanese Print OEM

Global Graphics Software, a Hybrid Software Group company and developer of smart software components for print OEMs and independent service vendors

Orion S.A. completes air emissions projects, updates business conditions

Orion S.A., a global specialty chemicals producer, announced it has completed upgrading its air emissions control technology at all four of its U.S. carbon black plants

New INXCure CardPro UV Offset Inks meet growing demand for Plastic Card printing applications

INX International Ink Co. has announced the introduction of INXCure CardPro, an offset plastic lamination ink system designed for the plastic card market.

Automating Flexo Closer to Digital

With market segmentation, brand proliferation, extended product testing and the brands’ desire to limit inventory

American Image Increases Production Capacity by 30 Percent with an EFI Pro 30f Wide Format Flatbed Printer

Electronics For Imaging, Inc., has reported that American Image, a producer of signs, display graphics

New INX Sustainability Report Details Company’s Present and Future Commitments

Earlier this month, INX International Ink Co. released its inaugural Sustainability Report, offering a comprehensive overview of the company’s evolving practices.

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