Making plates
29 October 2015
Alan Coker (left) and Matt Francklow, Creation Reprographics The formation of dots during processing is vital to the end result, and the key word is…
Key articles
Walking on the wide side
29 October 2015
Bobst has been focusing on HD flexo printing so that its F&K 20SIX press can handle impression adjustment to 1 micron Michal Lodej looks at…
Playing the numbers
16 September 2015
Tharstern’s Primo MIS is an enterprise level modular system Management information systems have evolved from simple production data gathering to running sophisticated, automated workflows.…
Once upon a time in Brussels: Labelexpo preview
16 September 2015
The time is upon us where we look forward to all things labels and packaging taking over the exhibition halls at the Brussels Expo.…
To LED or not to LED
11 September 2015
For the seventh time, IST Metz GmbH celebrated all things UV curing during its open house event held on 15 to 18 June, and 800…
New and improved for cartons and corrugated
11 September 2015
In order to offer customers value-adding capabilities, Bobst is introducing a number of new innovations in the folding carton and corrugated sectors. These range from…
Ancillaries roundup: what else is new?
11 September 2015
The new Packster 3000V robotic palletiser was launched to an audience of more than 60 converters at the Van den Bos open house in June…
Stand out from the crowd
19 August 2015
The Cast & Cure effects add extra appeal to the magazine This summer issue of FlexoTech comes with added sparkle. Courtesy of pressroom product specialist…
Spot the difference
19 August 2015
Esko has developed an Equinox Photoshop plug-in that converts CMYK (or RGB) images into expanded gamut Printing with expanded colour gamuts by using a fixes…
Metering the ink: doctor blades
14 August 2015
Common problems caused by lower quality or incorrect type of doctor blades include scoring of the anilox roller and UV ink spitting. Using a fit-for-purpose…
Round and round
24 July 2015
Dupont has developed a range of photopolymer ITR sleeves In the round printing is a small but growing niche that is helping flexo printers compete…
Hands off: plate mounting automation
24 July 2015
Camis managing director David Pesenti oversees a recent installation of a Camis Irisleeve 1503 Total Workflow Control Plate Mounter with full width tape applicator Decreasing the…
To LED or not to LED
21 July 2015
The seventh edition of UV Days took place in Nürtingen at the IST Metz GmbH headquarters For the seventh time, IST Metz GmbH celebrated…
Fixed Colour Palette – the home of AWP
15 June 2015
Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, can facilitate graphic reproduction at higher quality vs. digital plates with a higher ink transfer and…
Breaking the ICE
15 June 2015
Running for the ninth year, ICE Europe opened with a floor space 10% larger than its last outing and received a total of 7,040 visitors…