With each passing year, innovations in flexography continue to grow and expand, and this year was no exception. In 2019, flexography was once again a preeminent force. Attendees to events like INFOFLEX and Labelexpo Europe saw firsthand the new and upcoming technologies that are allowing companies to streamline processes, automate and become more competitive. Printers … Continued
Analogies, analogies: Press teams and pit crews… Racetracks and pressrooms… Drivers and operators… Mechanics and pressman… Pace cars and process control… Chassis and web paths… Checkered flags and impulse buys… Sponsors and CPCs… Time trials and optimization runs. Fast and Furious—oh no, that’s a movie franchise! Stock car racing and FTA? You get the picture—Blurs … Continued
Who can volunteer to be on an FQC project? You can! Each project is a little different and the team members may differ, based on those varying needs. It is the responsibility of the leader to determine what skill sets are needed for success. FQC is chartered to provide the industry with a better understanding … Continued
Three jobs, three consecutive days; same press, same crew, same ink, same substrate, same plate mounting tape—fair, consistent and equal conditions had to be maintained in readying each job for public peer review at FTA’s Forum 2019. A daunting task? Perhaps for some. Interflex Group in Merrill, WI, presented with the potential assignment, answered affirmatively … Continued
ST. PAUL, MN—AWT labels & Packaging, a label and flexible packaging converter headquartered in Minneapolis, was honored with the 2018 3M Supplier of the Year Award in recognition of the company’s contribution to improving 3M’s competitiveness. This year, 3M recognized 13 suppliers, among thousands in its global supply base, for world class performance in providing … Continued
GURNEE, IL—The agenda for the Domino Digital Printing Spectrum 2019, taking place May 21-22 at the Holiday Inn Gurnee Convention Center in Gurnee, IL, has been set. Welcoming attendees to “See more. Learn more. Do more,” the event will include 25 presenters, over 40 table top exhibits, Q&A panel discussions, equipment demonstrations, networking meals and … Continued
For years, the print industry has been managing color visually with the help of press operators, various analog proofing systems and color chip books. Unfortunately, there is a lot of variability in this process. However, over the last decade we have been witness to many advancements in color measurement equipment, processes and standards. These advancements … Continued
ST. PAUL, MN—BASF was honored with the 2017 3M Supplier of the Year Award for Technology & Innovation in recognition of the company’s contribution to improving 3M’s competitiveness. This year, 3M recognized 16 suppliers—among thousands in its global supply base—for world-class performance in providing products and/or services. These suppliers were identified and rated based on … Continued
The relationship between designers, printers and consumers can often emulate that of a “superhero” blockbuster movie. But who is the superhero and who will restore order? Creating the perfect match between how a design is envisioned and how that design appears in print can be challenging and grueling. But it is worth the fight to … Continued
There are a number of elements to consider when it comes to packaging design—consumer preference and behavior, market research and brand owner considerations are some of the biggest. How is one design chosen over another, and how can flexographers meet their clients’ expectations? Forum 2018 session “Taming Consumer Behavior Through Packaging Design,” chaired by Kevin … Continued
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