Expanded gamut (EG) printing requires a new approach in terms of color management software and, of course, in the number of colors on press. There are many solutions in this new technology area, but are they ready for prime time, and what kind of results can you expect? (Spoiler alert—They are ready! And our data … Continued
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
GURNEE, IL—DWS Printing was established in 1865. Abraham Lincoln was in office, the Civil War was ending, and David Weil was starting up a lithographic company in New York City. Soon after, Charles Staib became a principal managing partner. Today, Charles’ great-grandson Tom Staib is the fourth-generation Owner and president of DWS Printing. Tom joined … Continued
FORT MILL, SC—Wikoff Color Corp now offers a complete line of UV flexo high shrink inks, available in process colors, Pantone mixing colors and dense black, along with matte and gloss coating options. Branded as Photoflex High Shrink, this series offers up to 90 percent shrink capabilities, giving printers the ability to produce sleek, high … Continued
TUEBINGEN, Germany—GMG released GMG ColorServer 5.1, establishing new possibilities for its customers, notably for users from the packaging segment. Printing conditions that do not fit the industry standards are common whenever special substrates or spot colors are in use. When custom printing conditions are demanded, high-quality color conversions are mandatory, yet profiling and manual file … Continued
Color matching is a challenging task that requires communication across many different parties; brand owners, printers and ink companies all need to stay in the loop regarding color management procedures. Color management is particularly important for international brands that print their brand colors at various plants worldwide and expect all of their suppliers to maintain … Continued
GRAND RAPIDS, MI—X-Rite Inc and Pantone LLC, global leaders in color science and technology, announced a new fixture that helps manufacturers measure and control color on small plastic parts, cups, bottles, tubes and other curved surfaces without damaging the sample. The Cup and Cylinder Fixture works with the eXact and Ci6x Families of portable handheld … Continued
Brands spend significant amounts of money on developing a brand strategy and package design using guidance from market research to ensure their product will excel during that first moment of truth. As we’ve all heard—and Deloitte research confirms—84 percent of buyers purchase on impulse when presented with an average of 20 items for consideration, leaving … Continued
DANVERS, MA—Techkon, an innovation leader in high-precision color measurement solutions for the global print and packaging communities, announced support of PantoneLIVE with several of its popular pressroom color measurement and quality control tools. The list of Techkon products offering support for PantoneLIVE includes the SpectroDens handheld and scanning spectrodensitometer, the SpectroVision inline, automated, scanning spectrophotometer, … Continued
Measuring Samples from the Forum 2018 Print Project at Different Locations This is the last in a series of articles chronicling the wide web, flexible packaging pouch job at the center of the Forum 2018 FIRST in Motion session. Other articles in the series include: FIRST in Motion: Objectives by FTA Hall of Fame Member … Continued
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