Lean Ink Management: The Formulation for Success

Managing inks through their uniquely non-linear route in the workflow, has made it possible to automate a host of processes. Here, printers can examine tips for transforming into the “zero reject, zero delay” converter that brand owners love to count as partners.

Lean Manufacturing Can Streamline the Process Flow of Data

Using a remote proofing tool for the virtual job packet is a quick and easy way to get visual representation of what you would see before manufacturing. Prepress and production teams act upon data that’s driven from the system, not from a physical bag.

Mark Andy Adds Retrofit Option to Digital Inkjet Offerings

CHESTERFIELD, MO—Mark Andy has partnered with Domino to further extend its Digital Series iQ product line by bringing another solution to converters looking to expand their print portfolio.   DSiQ-R is a retrofit digital inkjet module designed to seamlessly integrate with Mark Andy Evolution and Performance Series press platforms to create a fully hybrid, single … Continued

Affordable Software for Enhanced Color Management

HAMILTON, ON, Canada—Nix Sensor Ltd., a leading name in portable spectrophotometers, announced the launch of its latest innovation, Nix Print Pro– Printing Press Software. This software has been meticulously designed to revolutionize the commercial printing industry by addressing a crucial need for professional grade, affordable color management and quality control at the press. Nix Print … Continued

Celebrating FTA’s 65th Anniversary

To its members, FTA is both “catalyst” and “visionary.” The Association is seen as “Committed.” “Insightful.” “Proven.” “Connected.” “Amazing.” “Vital.” “Inspirational.” “Vibrant.” “Passionate.”

Beyond Color: Using Inspection Technology to Ensure Print Quality

There’s an old management adage: “Inspect what you expect.” In the printing industry, that means examining what your press is supposed to be producing, but the days of manual inspection with a loop are long gone for most printers. In today’s fast-paced commercial printing, the verification of press performance relies on the advanced technology of … Continued

BOBST Launches New MASTER DM5 Hybrid Press at Labelexpo Europe 2019

MEX, Switzerland—Bobst announced the world premiere of its latest innovation—the MASTER DM5, a hybrid label press. The MASTER DM5—which has “Mouvent Ink-Jet Digital Technology Inside”—is associated with total flexibility for high added value labels, with short job setup and fast return on investment. “The MASTER DM5 is our first ever fully digitally integrated hybrid press … Continued

Maxcess Acquires Menges Roller Company

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—Maxcess International, a global leader in innovative products and services for web handling applications, has acquired Menges Roller Company. Headquartered in Wauconda, IL, Menges Roller Company (“Menges”) will join Valley Roller, Webex, Fife, Tidland and MAGPOWR under Maxcess International. “The acquisition of a storied brand like Menges Roller Company adds tremendous value to … Continued

KTI Partners with Monomatic

SOUTH BELOIT, IL—KTI, a world-class manufacturer of automatic splicers, turret rewinders and other web converting equipment, has recently secured an alliance with Monomatic, an NSC Packaging company, out of Strasbourg, France in the heart of Europe. KTI was looking for a way to increase its product offerings to its current customer base and Monomatic provided … Continued