Michelman presents HP Industrial Print solutions at drupa 2024

  Michelman will showcase its water-based primer and OPV solutions tailored for the HP Industrial Print ecosystem at drupa 2024. The company’s commitment to advancing digital printing and its strategic partnership with HP will be highlighted. Michelman will also feature its barrier and functional coatings for packaging, emphasizing performance attributes and sustainability benefits.   With …

Komori to showcase advanced printing solutions at drupa 2024

  Komori Corporation, led by President Satoshi Mochida, will participate in drupa 2024 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The exhibition will highlight Komori’s latest advancements in printing technology under the theme “Connected Automation.”   Komori’s booth will demonstrate the company’s commitment to enhancing production efficiency and sustainability in the printing industry. “Connected Automation links all equipment within …

Uteco and Smartjet sign equity agreement to enhance converting solutions

  Uteco, a global leader in printing and converting machinery, and Smartjet, an Italian company specializing in industrial digital inkjet printing solutions for the packaging sector, have signed a binding equity agreement. This partnership aims to expand their presence in the converting market and address emerging challenges in flexible packaging.   The strategic alliance between …

XSYS launches nyloflex® eco flexo plate series

  XSYS, a global provider of flexographic printing plates and prepress solutions, has introduced the nyloflex® eco series, a new line of printing plates incorporating renewable raw materials. These plates promise a 20% faster processing time, leading to significant time and energy savings.   The nyloflex® eco series features two new plates: the nyloflex® eco …

AV Flexologic sets the stage with its largest stand yet at drupa 2024

  AV Flexologic is set to showcase its largest exhibition stand ever at drupa 2024, offering the flexographic printing industry a platform to explore the latest advancements for prepress departments. Visitors to AV Flexologic’s C10 stand in Hall 10 will encounter innovations aimed at enhancing efficiency in wide web, narrow web, and corrugated flexo printing. …

Hybrid Software launches PACKZ version 10 with enhanced EngView connectivity

  Hybrid Software, a developer of productivity tools for label and package printing, will unveil Version 10 of its PACKZ PDF packaging editor at the drupa trade fair (Hall 7a, Stand D03) starting May 28 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The new version offers improved connectivity with EngView’s Package & Display Designer CAD software, aiming to support …

Nilpeter and B&R collaborate on cutting-edge vision system for flexo printing

  Nilpeter, a leader in flexo printing, and automation specialist B&R have jointly developed an innovative vision system designed to reduce waste, improve quality, and minimize labor. This system sets a new benchmark for maintaining color registration accuracy, even with ultra-flexible materials.   The vision system, developed through extensive collaboration between Nilpeter and B&R’s research …

HP expands Middle East and Africa presence with Al Eqtessad partnership

  Saudi Arabian-based Al Eqtessad has emphasized its longstanding partnership with HP, highlighting how the collaboration has enabled the company to support print service providers and customers across various industries. Established in 1966 and headquartered in Riyadh, Al Eqtessad operates two core divisions – Machines and Furniture – with print solutions being the primary focus …

All4Labels Hamburg enhances productivity with automated platemaking system

  Asahi Photoproducts announced that All4Labels’ site near Hamburg, Germany, has significantly boosted productivity by installing the CrystalCleanConnect automated platemaking system. Developed by Asahi Photoproducts, ESKO, and Kongsberg, the system has replaced the manual process, reducing errors and scheduling problems.   “CrystalCleanConnect had answers to all these problems,” said Mirco Wilke, head of prepress, flexo …