MPS Systems North America Opens New Technology & Expertise Center in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA—On Jan. 22 and 23, more than 200 visitors attended the Grand Opening of MPS’ new North American Technology & Expertise Center. The two-day event included an official ribbon-cutting ceremony, MPS customer testimonials, a tabletop exhibition and live demonstrations featuring connectivity and hybrid printing on the MPS EF SYMJET with an integrated Domino digital … Continued

T&L Graphic Systems Invests in a Kodak FLEXCEL NX System from Miraclon

ELMHURST, IL—T&L (Tape & Label) Graphic Systems Inc has invested in a Kodak FLEXCEL NX System from Miraclon, and within three months is seeing the wide range of benefits it delivers. The investment has not only allowed the Illinois-based converter to gain better pressroom control and savings, but also substantially improve the quality of print … Continued

Kodak and Uteco Develop Sapphire EVO Press

ROCHESTER, NY—Japanese packaging printer Kinyosha Printing Co Ltd, headquartered in Tokyo, has started production on its newly installed Uteco Sapphire EVO press, following a successful on-site acceptance test. This high production digital inkjet press expands the company’s packaging print capabilities, with a cost-effective and highly flexible digital solution for high-speed, high-quality applications. The Sapphire EVO … Continued

Doug Edwards Joins Electronics For Imaging Inc as Chief Technology Officer

FREMONT, CA—Electronics For Imaging Inc has named veteran print technology executive Dr. Douglas Edwards as its chief technology officer. Edwards replaces longtime technology leader Ghilad Dziesietnik, who recently retired after nearly 25 years with EFI—the last 14 as CTO. Edwards, who assumed his new duties Jan. 9, has had an extensive career as a senior … Continued

Kodak & Uteco Sell First-Ever ULTRASTREAM-Powered Flexible Packaging Press

ROCHESTER, NY—Kodak is introducing its ULTRASTREAM technology in the new Uteco Sapphire EVO W, the first flexible packaging press to enter the market using Kodak’s latest continuous inkjet technology. The first ULTRASTREAM system with a print width of 4 feet (1.25 meters) has been sold into the market in advance of its expected debut at … Continued

HYBRID Software Announces New Leadership Team for North America, South America

TREVOSE, PA—HYBRID Software is pleased to announce the promotion of Mike Agness to executive vice president for the Americas, responsible for all sales and operations in North and South America. Mike will operationally replace Mike Rottenborn, who was recently named CEO of Global Graphics Software, based in Cambridge, UK, effective Jan. 1, 2020. Agness joined … Continued

Miraclon Commercializes US Manufacturing Line in Weatherford, OK

WEATHERFORD, OK—“Gemini” is up and operational! That announcement came Thursday, Oct. 18, as Miraclon, home of Kodak FLEXCEL Solutions, officially opened its new $15 million flexo plate manufacturing line. Why Gemini? The line, now the heart of the firm’s largest manufacturing facility, is essentially a twin to the first and only other line in Yamanashi, … Continued

Aqueous Plate Technology: “Green,” “Clean,” Fast and VOC Free

A superior-quality, process-free printing plate—or at the minimum, an aqueous process plate—has been a goal for printers since the days of hand-engraved plates. Their hope: streamline the plate making process. High-performance aqueous plate processing finds its roots in a 1948 Kodak patent, which serves as the foundation of photopolymer imaging. While offset plates have progressed, … Continued