Drupa 2024: prepress and software advances trailed
3 June 2024
Technology news from drupa 2024, focusing on flexo plates and platemounting and software.
Workflow
Alliance between Eco3 and ePS empowers print success
22 May 2024
Eco3 and eProductivity Software (ePS) have partnered up, harnessing its prepress innovations to deliver a certified end-to-end workflow for its customers.
New Esko varnish inspection module to benefit label converters
16 May 2024
Esko has launched a new print inspection module, AVT Varnish Inspection, that can inspect and detect defects in varnish coatings during a live label print…
Bobst partners with Packitoo
7 May 2024
Bobst has partnered with French company Packitoo, a specialist in packaging sector software, strengthening Bobst’s vision of ‘digitalising and connecting the entire packaging value chain,…
Contact first to install three Esko Crystal lines in Europe
2 May 2024
UK, flexo prepress company Contact Originators (Contact) has expanded its offering into the flexible packaging and label markets following the installation of a third automated…
Bobst unveils innovations on the road to drupa 2024
26 March 2024
Bobst will introduce a series of new product developments at drupa 2024, incorporating systems for flexible packaging, labels, folding carton and corrugated.
Polyart Introduces eco-friendly paper for tags and labels
19 March 2024
Polyart Group has introduced Fiberskin Tag, a 100% paper option for tags and labels, said to be tear resistant and water resistant, courtesy of a…
Finnish strike causes concern for European printers
13 March 2024
Major printers have expressed concern about industrial action by logistics and transport workers affecting UPM, Stora Enso and Mëtsa Group in Finland, which could disrupt…
Plate training set to take place at Gallus Experience Center
8 March 2024
Flexo plate supplier Asahi Photoproducts is set to start a training course, combining prepress workflow, platemaking and flexo printing, which will be held at the…
New leadership drives expansion for international trade body
4 March 2024
The International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA), which represents the global hologram industry, has announced a new chair and board members as it expands its operations.
2023 results ‘strong’ for Bobst amid mixed sales/orders figures
1 March 2024
Bobst has announced increased sales for its Printing & Converting business unit in 2023, compared to 2022, though orders in printing & converting were reduced…
Comexi partners for plastics packaging production data tie-up
6 November 2023
Software collaboration with digital solutions company Re: will give plastic processors and packaging producers more digitally connected shopfloors.
Esko adds improved approvals and integration
4 July 2023
New version includes improvements that streamline and simplify packaging artwork approval cycles, among new features.
Repro responds with evolution
23 June 2023
Suppliers of reprographics for flexo printing are on journeys that encompass technology innovation and new approaches to customer service.
ABG release Connect workflow technology
9 June 2023
ABG Connect aims to increase workflow automation by connecting all stages of the print and finishing process as one.