X-Rite Autura Ink wins PRINTING United Alliance 2024 Pinnacle Product Award

  X-Rite Incorporated, a global leader in color science and technology, announced that its Autura™ Ink has received the PRINTING United Alliance 2024 Pinnacle Award for Color Management and Quality Control. This award recognizes products that significantly enhance the printing industry through exceptional quality, capability, and productivity.   Autura Ink is a cloud-native solution designed …

Splashjet showcases innovative printing inks at drupa 2024

  At drupa 2024, Splashjet Inkjet Ink Private Limited is presenting its latest offerings in digital printing and packaging inks. The company is featuring a range of dye and pigment inks specifically designed for the industrial inkjet sector, aimed at meeting the diverse needs of the commercial packaging industry.   These inks are developed to …

drupa 2024 hits the midpoint: Unveiling cutting-edge innovations

  Ben Daniel, Messe Dusseldorf – drupa 2024, the world’s premier trade fair for printing technologies, has reached its midway point. Known for showcasing industry breakthroughs, drupa once again mesmerizes attendees with a dazzling array of innovations. This year’s spotlight shines on digital printing for packaging and advancements in flexible, carton, and corrugated packaging technologies. …

Ricoh secures top market share in high-speed inkjet systems globally

  Ricoh, a global leader in imaging and printing solutions, has secured the top spot for market share in high-speed continuous feed inkjet systems worldwide for 2023, according to the IDC Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker (Calendar 2023). This achievement underscores Ricoh’s commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions.   Gavin Jordan-Smith, Senior Vice President and General …

Kodak unveils innovations for inkjet and offset at drupa 2024

    Kodak has introduced new solutions for digital and traditional print production at drupa 2024, aiming to enhance productivity, sustainability, and profitability for printers.   Inkjet Innovations   Kodak’s new KODAK OPTIMAX Pre-coater offers efficient primer application for production inkjet printing, compatible with the KODAK PROSPER ULTRA 520 Press. This pre-coater facilitates inkjet printing …

XSYS unveils sustainable rotec® sleeve solutions and eco series at drupa 2024

  XSYS is set to showcase its rotec® sleeves and adapters at drupa 2024, focusing on sustainability and innovation in printing. The rotec® brand, known for quality and innovation, introduces the rotec® eco series of sleeves, designed to offer brilliant print performance with reduced environmental impact.   Gina Wienbracke, Product Manager at XSYS, highlighted the …

Esko introduces AVT Varnish Inspection and defect detection module ahead of drupa

  Esko has unveiled a new print inspection module designed to inspect and detect defects in varnish coatings during live label print runs, marking a significant advancement in varnish inspection for printed labels.   The innovative Varnish Inspection module, part of the AVT Helios 100% inspection system, enables label converters to maximize output while reducing …

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 …

Köstlin enhances printing efficiency with PureFlexo™ from Miraclon

  Köstlin Prepress Services, based in Ditzingen, Southwest Germany, has embraced technological innovations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs while ensuring consistent quality in plate production. In 2022, the company adopted PureFlexo Printing™ from Miraclon, accessed through FLEXCEL NX Print Suite for Flexible Packaging.   PureFlexo Printing employs advanced plate surface patterns to combat ink …

XSYS launches ThermoFlexX Catena-BE 48 for streamlined Flexo Plate processing

  XSYS has unveiled its latest innovation, the ThermoFlexX Catena-BE 48, designed to enhance efficiency and reduce waste in flexographic platemaking. This new system automates plate transfer between the TFxX 48 Imager and the Catena-E 48 LED exposure unit, eliminating the need for operator intervention and optimizing workflow efficiency and consistency.   The Catena-BE 48 …