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Global Graphics Acquires Xitron

ANN ARBOR, MI and CAMBRIDGE, UK—Xitron, a leading independent developer of Harlequin RIP and workflow products for commercial, flexo, digital and high-speed inkjet printing, has been acquired by Harlequin RIP manufacturer Global Graphics PLC from Vanguard Graphics International (VGI). A nearly 30-year Harlequin OEM, Xitron is one of Global Graphics’ longest standing partners. “Xitron is … Continued

Open Expanded Gamut Separations: Integrated Applications Deliver High-Quality Packaging

The packaging supply chain is under pressure—particularly from brand owners—to reduce the cost of package production while increasing quality, compliance and sustainability. Consolidation among brand owners is creating downward price pressure because of demands for reduced cost. Packaging is a major cost and, therefore, a primary target. One of the ways the package printing industry … Continued

Robert Stabler Named Managing Director of Koenig & Bauer and Durst Joint Venture

BRIXEN, Italy—Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, and Koenig & Bauer, one of the oldest printing press manufacturer in the world, have appointed Robert Stabler as managing director of a new joint venture effective Aug. 1. Koenig & Bauer Durst GmbH was officially established in early May, following the clearance of antitrust … Continued

Xitron Awarded Patent for USB-SCSI Interface

ANN ARBOR, MI—Xitron, a leading independent developer of RIP and workflow products for commercial, digital and high-speed inkjet printing, has been awarded U.S. Patent Number 10108559 for its USB interface designed to drive SCSI CTP and CTF engines. The nearly two-year process culminated in the award on Oct. 23. Initially designed to replace aging and … Continued

Xitron Celebrates 4,500 Shipped Screen Interface Kits

ANN ARBOR, MI—Xitron, a leading independent developer of RIP and workflow products for commercial, digital, and high speed inkjet printing, has now shipped more than 4,500 units of its Screen interface kit. The interface allows PT-R owners to use any RIP or workflow they choose when driving their computer to plate system. “All installation scenarios are … Continued

Print Sleeves Flash Poll

FTA Members Weigh In on Print Sleeves Costs, Important Features, Factors When Buying Quality, cost, productivity—Everybody is talking about how imperative careful attention to such details is to a flexographic printing plant. Technological advancements are being monitored by production teams, new equipment is being deployed and its impact on bottom line performance carefully evaluated. In flexible … Continued