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Automating the Die-cutting Process for Zero-fault Production

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

November 27, 2022, ... cutting plate adjustment where a motorized micrometric system can center the thin cutting plate to the die has been developed to ensure the perfect match between the cut and the creasing positioning. This ...

The Value of Atmospheric Plasma

(Surface Prep)

November 20, 2022, ... structures Glass plates Composites Optical Film Thermally sensitive film Embedded electronics Multiwall panels Paper board Other Benefits of Linear Plasma Linear Plasma is easy to ...

The Pros and Cons of Flexo vs. Gravure Printing

(Print)

October 16, 2022, ... but two of the more popular techniques are flexographic printing and gravure printing. Both technologies involve the creation of printing sleeves, cylinders and plates, and both can perform long-run, ...

BOBST Celebrates 40 Years of Innovation in Die-cutting

(News | New Products)

September 20, 2022, Ever since the SP 102-CE Autoplaten® stole the show at drupa in 1982, BOBST’s flatbed die-cutters with cam-driven movement have paved the way for mass production of high-quality consumer goods. Ever ...

SOMA to demonstrate at K 2022

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 31, 2022, SOMA Optima press, Changeover Wizard and S-Mount automatic plate mounter will highlight live displays SOMA Optima press, Changeover Wizard and S-Mount automatic plate mounter will highlight live displays ...

Green Bay Innovation Group Announces The Printing Showcase

(News | New Products)

July 12, 2022, ... and poly bags, wraps, cartons, and pouches. Related Services including quality/defect detection, software, and plates. Equipment from complete presses to rollers and supplies. “We’re excited to ...

Miraclon Recognizes Best Performers in Inaugural Awards Program

(News | New Products)

July 10, 2022, ... Winner title for its performance during 2021. “DigiPrint Technologies went above and beyond by exceeding their FLEXCEL NX System installation target by 100 percent, growing FLEXCEL NX Plate volume tenfold, ...

Maximizing Revenue with Label Materials on Hand

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

June 19, 2022, ... than creating and mounting multiple plates and preparing multiple ink stations, digital varnish can be controlled via software, eliminating plate costs and reducing make-ready and clean-up times drastically. ...

BOBST Reveals Its Latest Solutions to Navigate Through a Fast-changing Packaging Industry

(Flexpack)

June 08, 2022, ... each new job setup and a motorized micrometric system to perfectly center die and counter plate to ensure perfect matching between cut and creasing positioning. TooLink is included to digitally connect ...

Award-Winning EFI Nozomi 18000+ LED Single-Pass Printer for Display Graphics Commercially Available

(News | New Products)

May 31, 2022, ... automatic registration and automatic nozzle plate cleaning enable users to handle burst capacity for print runs from one to several thousand or more, offering new opportunities and better capacity for ...

Eliminating Bounce

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

May 22, 2022, ... of the biggest challenges that we face in flexographic printing. More common in older flexo presses, press bounce often happens when the plate hits and bounces off the substrate, and then returns to ...

Miraclon partners with Paper Converting Machine Company in new Packaging Innovation Center

(News | New Products)

May 17, 2022, Miraclon, home of KODAK FLEXCEL Solutions, has become Paper Converting Machine Company’s (PCMC) sole plate technology partner in the company’s new Packaging Innovation Center. Miraclon, home of KODAK ...

Miraclon Expands PureFlexo™ Printing With Support for Spot Color Inks

(News | New Products)

May 05, 2022, ... with Miraclon’s commitment to deliver a constant stream of innovation to customers. “PureFlexo Printing is enabled by unique multi-functional plate surface patterns designed to precisely control ink ...

Atmospheric Plasma Treatment

(Surface Prep)

March 31, 2022, ... & alloy sheets Glass plates Composites Optical Film Thermally sensitive film Embedded electronics Multiwall panels Are there other benefits unique to SOFTAL’s atmospheric plasma system? ...

SOMA Changeover Wizard receives a prestigious 2022 FTA Technical Innovation Award

(News | New Products)

March 14, 2022, SOMA, producer of flexographic printing presses, plate mounters, laminators and slitter rewinders SOMA, producer of flexographic printing presses, plate mounters, laminators and slitter rewinders, ...

IMA DAIRY & FOOD Enhances Cutting Tool for Process Suited to Monomaterial Cup Packaging

(News | New Products)

February 24, 2022, ... the ZERO Technology range includes special pre-heating plates, which can be easily dismantled for simple maintenance. Additional material savings can be realized by using special thermoforming molds that ...

How tesa’s Single-use Tape Offerings Can Improve Printing Operations

(Coating/Laminating)

February 20, 2022, ... solutions, and a reliable partner in the flexographic printing market. tesa has a comprehensive understanding of plate-mounting applications from development to production and sales. Throughout this ...

Stand Up for Digitally Printed Pouches

(Bag Pouch)

February 20, 2022, ... highly skilled technicians who transfer artwork to plates, then use those plates to make thousands of identical copies. Setting up and printing a new design can take days or weeks, and the time involved ...

Spectral Analysis of Color Worth the Investment

(Bag Pouch)

February 06, 2022, ... all you can do is adjust the pigment strength of the ink (assuming the plate pressure is correct) and hope you haven’t missed your target. What can we do in the flexo packaging industry to consistently ...

SOMA Announces Launch of SOMA Intelligent Service and SOMA Care

(News | New Products)

February 02, 2022, SOMA, producer of flexographic printing presses, plate mounters, laminators and slitter rewinders, has rolled out the SOMA Intelligent Service and SOMA Care. SOMA, producer of flexographic printing ...