Key articles

 

Let it shine

13 February 2023

Adding foiling, embossing or some other form of embellishment to your work can really set that work apart. Charlie Kortens found out more

The future of flexo

13 January 2023

In this article Sean Smyth casts his eye over recent developments within the flexo market and asks what the future might have in store.

Tracking and tracing

22 August 2022

The anilox roller is a key component of the flexo printing process and, as such, printers need to pay it close scrutiny to make sure…

Screen time

15 August 2022

Screening is a vital part of the print production process and printers underestimate it at their peril.

The additional digital

7 August 2022

In the modern marketplace flexibility and efficiency are at a premium, and hybrid devices can combine the advantages of both flexography and digital printing.

Die-cutting: Utmost precision

4 July 2022

Good quality die-cutting needs pin point accuracy and razor sharp edges, but what happens when global material shortages play havoc with the substrates being used.

Substance over style

15 March 2022

Press manufacturers naturally spend their R&D efforts and resources on pushing the boundaries of what flexo presses can do, but not all converters require state-of-the-art…

Plate pressures

1 March 2022

In the label and flexible packaging markets, there are many challenges facing printers today and they need a plate that can withstand modern demands.

Digital has its uses

20 December 2021

As inkjet matures and improves in efficiency and productivity, more and more flexo printers adding the capability onto their presses.

Step into the light

15 December 2021

In a market where customers are increasingly more concerned about appearing sustainable, UV-LED inks have an advantage over their conventionally cured relatives. However, some printers…

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