New Omega Allpro series on show in Istanbul
15 October 2013
Duran Machinery will be staging an open house at its facility in Istanbul, Turkey on 25-30November, demonstrating one of its new Omega Allpro 165 machines. …
Inks and coatings
First colour management system for UV flexo presses
8 October 2013
The Colorsat Switch system at W&R Etiketten W&R Etiketten from the Netherlands is the world’s first label printer to use a new ink dispenser…
Flexo printing to be united with digital printing
8 October 2013
Examples of the personalisation that can be acheived with the Uteco system The Uteco Group’s integrated solution allows flexo printing to be united with digital…
Flexo fights back with the M3 Digital Flexo press
4 October 2013
The M5 press on the Gidue stand at Labelexpo Gidue, in particular Federico d’Annunzio, managing director, took great pride in its main feature at Labelexpo the…
Colour management in the pressroom
4 October 2013
Accurate formulation of ink for each press condition is necessary to achieve colour reproduction In the second article of our series on colour management, Stefano…
Environmentally friendly and cost effective cleaning
4 October 2013
Nanovis, the Swiss-based industrial cleaning specialists, showed at Labelexpo its cleaning solution which is not only good for the environment but also promises to save…
The future of recycling waste from label printing
4 October 2013
Prismm Environmental and BPIF labels are working closely together on the Zero-to-Landfill project It is estimated that in excess of 180,000 tonnes of waste from…
Inks and migration
4 October 2013
Labels printed with Fujifilm’s Uvivid inks With no global legislation available and terminology not definitely defined, ink formulation for food packaging remains a challenge for suppliers…
Getting ready for press: mounting and proofing in focus
4 October 2013
Camis Irisleeve mounter Using plate mounting and proofing machines avoids wasted press time printing out of register jobs and reduces downtime. Add in other cost savings,…
IST makes UV LED curing more accessible
2 October 2013
IST has future proofed its MBS-6 curing solution by making it UV LED compatible Looking to make it easier for printers to use UV LED…
UltraFoil revealed at Labelexpo
2 October 2013
Innovia Films’ research and development centre Innovia Films showed off its latest development in coating technology at Labelexpo in Brussels the UltraFoil as well as…
Label Life helps to show sustainable options
2 October 2013
To help printers make sustainable choices based on a comprehensive life cycle assessment, UPM Raflatac introduced Label Life at Labelexpo. The ‘Label Life’ concept is…
Quality and productivity gains made with CDI Spark 2420
20 September 2013
(L-R) Massimo Fassina, Emmetre owner, Marcello Zonin, sales manager Inglese, Davide Meroni, sales account manager Esko Italy, and Moreno Berro, Emmetre owner Italian-based Emmetre…
Kodak and Bobst form partnership
20 September 2013
To integrate Kodak technology into the Bobst portfolio of packaging production equipment, the two companies have formed a strategic development agreement. The move has been…
Landmark installation of Kodak Flexcel NX system
18 September 2013
OEC Graphics received the 300th Flexcel NX system Kodak has reached an important milestone as it makes its 300th installation of the Flexcel NX system since…