Hybrid Software Launches Tectonics, a New Flexo Production Solution

GHENT, Belgium—Hybrid Software is pleased to announce Tectonics, an innovative new flexo production solution. Tectonics is a brand-new application from Hybrid Software that saves flexo plate material and optimizes the use of your flexo CTP devices. The software allows flexo customers to automatically optimize the layout of their jobs, reduce waste and optimize CTP usage, … Continued

Omet Offers New XJet Hybrid Solution Powered by Durst

LECCO, Italy—The new Omet XJet printing press is the result of the combination between the renowned Omet flexo quality and Durst digital inkjet printing technology, plus exclusive finishing and converting units to obtain the final product always in one single pass. This partnership has made possible a hybrid solution able to provide a maximum level … Continued

Peregrine Machine Launches Next-Generation Modular Hybrid CI Stack Press

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA—Peregrine Machine, a Virginia-based flexographic printing and converting equipment manufacturer and a division of Osprey Design Group, recently launched the HyFlex Hybrid central impression (CI) stack press, a new modular hybrid flexo printing and coating press combining the web material stability of CI drum stations with the versatility of stack press stations. “We … Continued

Channeled Resources Introduces Channeled Choice

CHICAGO, IL—Channeled Resources Group, a manufacturer of blank shipping labels and release liner and one of the world’s largest suppliers of reprocessed, coated, treated and laminated papers and films, has launched Channeled Choice—a portfolio of best quality pressure-sensitive papers and films at competitive price points. The new portfolio is the result of an extensive supply … Continued

Nordmeccanica Launches New Solventless Lamination Solution for HP Indigo Printed Digital Flexible Packaging

PIACENZA, Italy—Nordmeccanica, a global market leader in coating and lamination technologies, has launched a new, solventless lamination solution designed especially for on-demand, flexible packaging production on HP Indigo digital presses. Developed in collaboration with HP Indigo, the Super Simplex e800 Laminator is an innovative system optimized for the HP Indigo 20000 Digital Press. The 31.5-in.-wide … Continued

Avery Dennison Launches Recycled PET (rPET) Liner Solution in North America

MENTOR, OH—Avery Dennison announces the launch of its rPET content liner, reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainability by offering converters the first rPET liner in North America available for paper facestocks. The rPET liner is available now on an FSC-certified semi-gloss paper facestock. Avery Dennison will continue to expand the portfolio of paper and film … Continued

Avery Dennison Launches New Sustainable Wine Labels

MENTOR, OH—Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials is adding six new facestocks to its wine and spirits portfolio, designed to help winemakers tell their brand’s unique story in booth A439 at the 2020 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium in Sacramento, CA, Feb. 5-6. “Labeling technology must work harder than ever for the winemaker and retailer, … Continued

Koenig & Bauer Introduces CorruCUT Sheetfed Flexo Press and Die Cutter

DALLAS, TX—Koenig & Bauer recently launched the CorruCUT, a new sheetfed flexo press designed for the large and high growth market for direct printing on corrugated board. “Corrugated customers are seeking machines with faster setup and more automation as well as tailor-made solutions for their specific environment,” said Jeff Dietz, vice president of the web … Continued

MacDermid Graphics Solutions Expands Patented Clean Plate Technology with Digital MCP

ATLANTA, GA—MacDermid Graphics Solutions, a leader in the manufacturing and marketing of photopolymer printing plates, recently expanded its patented clean plate technology portfolio with the addition of Digital MCP. Digital MCP is a hard durometer, round top dot plate featuring MacDermid’s patented clean plate technology. Digital MCP is the newest photopolymer plate for flexo printing … Continued

X-Rite Announces Next Generation i1Pro 3 for Print and Imaging Professionals

GRAND RAPIDS, MI—X-Rite Inc and Pantone LLC, global leaders in color science and technology, announced the third-generation of its popular i1 Family of Color Management solutions for the print, imaging and photo industries. The redesigned i1Pro 3 spectrophotometer is more accurate and reliable as well as two times faster than its predecessor. The i1Pro 3 … Continued