Battling Common Doctor Blade Challenges
Tips to combat doctor blade abrasivity, pressure, shavings, tip profile and back doctoring.
Industry News
The Best Doctor Blade for Every Flexographic Application
Allison Systems Corp’s Bill Warner shows how to determine the ideal blade for your printing.
Apex International Names Kevin Quidore New General Manager in Donora
Apex International is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Quidore as general manager of Apex North America, located in Donora, PA.
Kyle Baldwin Joins FTA as Director of Marketing & Communications
FTA has announced that Kyle Baldwin has joined the Association as its new director of marketing and communications. In this new position, Kyle will orchestrate and oversee all FTA’s marketing across multiple mediums and channels, as well as its communication both with the Association’s membership and the industry at large.
Wipak Polska Acquires Second Comexi S1 DT Slitting Machine
Comexi, a specialist in solutions for the flexible packaging printing and converting industry, and Wipak Polska, a company specializing in the manufacture of bags and the conversion of films supplied by other Wipak Group companies, have reached an agreement for the acquisition of a Comexi S1 DT slitter by the Polish company.
PCMC Delivers ION Digital Printing Technology to IGT
Paper Converting Machine Co (PCMC) has partnered with International Game Technology (IGT) to enhance its complex lottery instant ticket game printing process with PCMC’s ION digital printing technology.
A Transparent Solution for a Full PE Barrier
The development of a high-barrier mono-material full polyethylene transparent solution, representing an alternative to metallized polyester film.
OMNI Systems Announces New President and COO in Advance of Andy Macek’s Retirement
OMNI Systems Inc of Mayfield Heights, OH has announced that Mike Murton will take over the role of president and chief operating officer upon the June 30 retirement of current president and COO Andy Macek. OMNI Systems is the largest privately-owned label converter in the US.
X-Rite Announces eXact 2 Spectrophotometer
X-Rite Inc and Pantone LLC announced the eXact 2, a next-generation non-contact handheld spectrophotometer designed to bring the ink, print and packaging workflow together in one device.
How to Avoid Doctor Blade Problems and Issues
A rundown of major problems that result from neglect and mismanagement of doctor blade materials, selection and setting.