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Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2017

(Flexpack)

November 29, 2017, Coated films that can replace foil as a barrier layer caught the attention of converters in our annual roundup of new products. Coated films that can replace foil as a barrier layer caught the attention ...

AWA Seminar Covers P-S Graphic Films

(Flexpack)

November 18, 2017, New technologies were on the agenda in a wide-ranging discussion of how pressure-sensitive films are meeting expanding graphics market needs AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS | AWA Alexander Watson Associates ...

DUNMORE Offers Inkjet Printable Film

(Flexpack)

November 18, 2017, Films are said to be suited for labels, packaging, and more and feature coatings designed to optimize performance with several different types of inks BRISTOL, PA | DUNMORE Corporation introduces a ...

Nanotechnology Foils | A New Packaging Design Vista

(Print)

November 07, 2017, The latest generation products exhibit dramatic color-switching patterns that create stunning new effects suitable for brand packaging. The latest generation products exhibit dramatic color-switching ...

Drug Packaging | Holography Gets in on the Act

(Carton Box)

November 06, 2017, November 2017 saw a requirement to print a unique product identification code on prescription drug units of sale and homogeneous cases distributed in the US. November 2017 saw a requirement to print ...

Brand Packaging | Foils & Laminates Deliver Outstanding Benefits

(Print)

November 01, 2017, Technological advances have made dazzling new effects possible Technological advances have made dazzling new effects possible. The first point of contact a customer has with any product is almost ...

Color-Logic Adds Neon Version of Touch7

(News | New Products)

October 31, 2017, Touch7 Photo for Neon is said to allow graphic designers to add neon to images in seconds WEST CHESTER, OH | Color-Logic—the exclusive distributor of Touch7 Photo—has released Touch7 Photo for Neon. Mark ...

Kotkamills Develops New Board Grade for Spirits Packaging

(Carton Box)

October 29, 2017, Aegle White 800 mic 450 gsm called a "light heavyweight." STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN | It was a great moment for the Finnish family distillery Lignell & Piispanen when the company’s new Gustav Dill vodka was ...

Fresnels Offers Foil for Branded Packaging

(Flexpack)

October 24, 2017, Peacock foil technology is an optically variable foil nanotechnology said deliver bright iridescent colors and to be used in security applications CHINA | Fresnels announces new optically variable ...

Toray Films Touted as Foil Replacements

(Flexpack)

October 23, 2017, The company’s MET OPP and MET PET films are said to offer converters confidence during uncertainty in the foil market NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) reports that uncertainty about the ...

Medical Patches | Faustel Meets Challenge of Hydrogel Pad Production

(Coating/Laminating)

October 23, 2017, Engineers a new coating line and custom slot die for Katecho Inc. Engineers a new coating line and custom slot die for Katecho Inc. Iowa-based Katecho, a full-service contract manufacturer specializing ...

Mouvent Announces Three New Presses

(News | New Products)

October 03, 2017, The LB701-UV, LB702-UV, and LB702-WB digital label presses are all based on company’s Cluster design said to offer many benefits SOLOTHUM, SWITZERLAND | Mouvent, a new joint venture from BOBST and ...

EFI Acquires Escada Systems

(Carton Box)

October 01, 2017, Escada brings its expertise in corrugator control systems to EFI’s operation, which includes the Corrugated Packaging Productivity Suite FREMONT, CA | Electronics For Imaging (EFI) reports the acquisition ...

DALIM Software Simplifies Design Workflow

(Trends/Management)

September 28, 2017, ES 5.5 is said to coordinate all activities, both in-house and external, from design to final print KEHL, GERMANY | DALIM SOFTWARE recently introduced ES 5.5, said to simplify the design of a project ...

Cheetos Bag Shines in Bright Sun with CTI Ink

(Bag Pouch)

September 28, 2017, Largest use of company's photochromic technology ever MEXICO CITY | Chromatic Technologies Inc. (CTI), Colorado Springs, CO, expands its photochromic (light-sensitive) ink capability throughout Mexico ...

Unilux Adds Controls to Inspection System

(Controls)

September 27, 2017, Smart Assist controls for the LED2000 Series Inspection Systems are said to enhance stroboscopic inspection and simplify operation SADDLE BROOK, NJ | Unilux global supplier and manufacturer of stroboscopic ...

Sun Chemical Publishes Updated Guide

(News | New Products)

September 26, 2017, The Fifth Edition of the company’s Designing Packaging with Certainty guide includes information on changing packaging markets and legislation MIDSOMER NORTON, UK | Sun Chemical has launched the fifth ...

Epson Adds New Digital Press

(News | New Products)

September 24, 2017, The SurePress L-4533AW digital label press reportedly provides quicker turnarounds for high quality short runs LONG BEACH, CA | Epson America has expanded its digital label press lineup with the introduction ...

SPGPrints Screen Makes Packaging Glitter

(News | New Products)

September 19, 2017, RotaMesh Glitter Screen allows user to incorporate reflective inks for premium labels and packaging as well as security uses BOXMEER, THE NETHERLANDS | SPGPrints widens the decorative and security ...

PCMC Acquires Graphbury Machines

(Flexpack)

September 19, 2017, The transaction brings to PCMC machinery and engineering solutions for the flexible packaging industry GREEN BAY, WI | Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), a div. of Barry-Wehmiller and a supplier ...