Miraclon publishes white paper on overcoming unwanted ink spread

A new white paper from Miraclon takes an in-depth look at how the company’s PureFlexo printing technology overcomes unwanted ink spread, a fundamental challenge for solvent-based flexible film printing for as long as flexo has been around.   Unwanted ink spread happens when ink spreads outside the (original raised) image areas of the print surface …

Pre-press specialist Reproflex3 celebrates 25 years in business

  Global pre-press expert Reproflex3 Limited (R3) has announced it is kicking off the 25th Anniversary of its UK business with a year of celebrations.   “I am hugely proud to be celebrating this major milestone with our team, partners, clients and suppliers,” said Andrew Hewitson, co-founder. “Reproflex3 has positioned itself as a company focused …

Esko announces new AVT sales and servicing collaboration with Nigeria’s Technology Global

Esko, the leading developer of integrated software and hardware solutions for the global labels and packaging market, has announced a new partnership with Technology Global Services Limited to distribute its range of AVT print inspection solutions in Nigeria. Lagos-based Technology Global will act as distributor for the full range of Esko AVT Apollo, Jupiter and …

Sigma Middle East reveals impressive results after adopting Asahi Photoproducts AWP plates

UAE-based self-adhesive label manufacturer Sigma Middle East Labels LLC recently became the first company in the Gulf region to work with Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development. After implementing the Japanese company’s CleanPrint AWP™ water-washable flexographic plates, Sigma report impressive results.   “Before we installed this configuration, we were outsourcing solvent platemaking,” …

Miraclon’s latest launch continues to expand the boundaries of flexo

Miraclon, home of Kodak Flexcel Solutions, unveiled its PureFlexo Printing innovation at its inaugural Mraclon Innovates virtual event.   PureFlexo Printing enables Kodak Flexcel NX System users to produce high-quality flexo print within a wider operating window by controlling unwanted ink spread in ways never seen before.   Designed specifically for wide web solvent ink …

Sigma Middle East reveals impressive results after adopting Asahi Photoproducts AWP plates

UAE-based self-adhesive label manufacturer Sigma Middle East Labels LLC recently became the first company in the Gulf region to work with Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development. After implementing the Japanese company’s CleanPrint AWP™ water-washable flexographic plates, Sigma report impressive results.   “Before we installed this configuration, we were outsourcing solvent platemaking,” …

Asahi and Esko unveil automated flexo platemaking solution at virtual.drupa

Asahi Photoproducts and Esko have showcased their breakthrough, fully automated flexo platemaking line CrystalCleanConnect at this year’s virtual.drupa event.   Asahi Photoproducts has collaborated with Esko on developing the innovative flexo platemaking solution. CrystalCleanConnect fully automates the entire flexo plate production, from imaging to plate cutting, reducing the number of steps in the flexo platemaking …