Switzerland – Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics, announced the expansion of its high-performance AFFINITY™ GA polyolefin elastomers (POE) with the launch of bio-based AFFINITY™ RE. This solution has enabled Dow customer Henkel’s Technomelt SUPRA ECO line to achieve another milestone in both companies’ sustainability goals. “Consumers expect more sustainability from the products they …
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Kodak announced the launch of the revolutionary KODAK PRINERGY On Demand Business Solutions in collaboration with leading software providers including Microsoft, PrintVis and VPress to create one of the first and only comprehensive software solutions for all applications and printers of any size. Kodak’s PRINERGY On Demand Business Solutions provide scalable, automated, end-to-end solutions …
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Global Graphics PLC announced that it has entered into a binding conditional agreement with Congra Software S.à r.l. for the proposed acquisition of the entire issued share capital of HYBRID Software Group S.à r.l. from Congra. Guido Van der Schueren, Chairman of Global Graphics PLC, explains the rationale behind the proposed acquisition. “Combining Global …
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A shortage of resources and global climate change are critical topics within the packaging industries. Flint Group is pleased to collaborate with Soma and Marvaco to produce eco-friendly, full high definition, Expanded Gamut Print (EGP) on film samples to support the recent Soma Online Product Launch webinar. During this seminar, real-time printing of two demanding …
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“Esko, a leading developer of integrated software and hardware solutions for the global print and packaging industry, has unveiled a virtual hub from which to launch its 2020 innovations. Users can explore Esko’s 2020 portfolio via a virtual environment where insights and technical information is delivered in a fresh and exciting way. The hub …
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“At a time when flexible packaging print quality is advancing rapidly with plate technologies such as flat top dots, specialised surfaces and screening techniques, Flint Group is proud to introduce a new thermal, flat top dot plate, nyloflex XFH Digital. The plate was developed specifically for the wide web flexible packaging printer and is …
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It’s a high-maintenance technology, but a methodical care regimen ensures excellent results, as Sergio Molino, FTA Europe, explains Anilox is one of the most important considerations in flexography when assessing the cost vs quality balance. The user must also bear in mind maintenance – since anilox is a high-technology component, it requires significant care. …
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Miraclon has partnered with DigiPrint Technologies, an Islamabad-based technology solutions provider for the print and packaging industries. DigiPrint will be Miraclon’s local distribution partner, responsible for developing and implementing sales and marketing in Pakistan. Founded in 2019, DigiPrint specialises in the print and packaging sectors, including labels, wide web and corrugated technology. It also …
Leading German print equipment manufacturer Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG has maximized the power of its virtual events platform this week. The company’s ‘Innovation Week’ has certainly proved its digitisation potential featuring packaging print and converting product presentations, innovation talks, and one-on-one online interaction at the push of a button. Highlights Heidelberg strategically expands its overall …
All current HELL engraving machines are already fitted with HD Gravure as standard. However, in many cases all it takes is a simple software update to bring older HelioKlischograph systems up to the new level of quality, too. HD Gravure creates the conditions for even better printing results – improved edge focus …
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