David Zwang reports on developments in PDF workflows and how they will drive the growth of digital packaging products USA In 1993 Adobe released version 1.0 of PDF as an ‘electronic paper’ solution. However, it didn’t support colour until 1996 with the release of PDF 1.2. This coincided with the early development and adoption of …
Uteco Converting SPA is set on continued international growth, driven by research at its headquarters in northern Italy and embracing fl exo, roto, and digital technologies
For Uteco Group’s CEO and shareholder, the company’s further expansion will involve an “organic” element, maintaining its Italian heritage, while bringing its broad gamut of flexo, gravure, off-set, converting and digital technologies to new global markets. “Uteco will continue its own internal organic growth with plants allocated in Italy,” said Aldo Peretti. “After the recent …
Pack to the future
Designer Patrick de Grande shares his forecasts of the upcoming trends that will dominate packaging. patrick De Grande, an active member of the European Packaging Design Agency (EPDA) and co-founder of Belgium’s Quatre Mains design agency, shares his views on packaging’s future. what challenges lie ahead forthe packaging industry? The demand for more sustainable packaging …
Sonora UV process-free plates reach Middle East
Kodak has rolled out its process-free technology to Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Middle East, and Europe Dubai Kodak has announced that its Sonora UV process-free plate, the latest addition to the company’s process-free technology portfolio, is now available in many regions of the world. Sonora UV plates expand the capability of Kodak’s process-free plate …
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NDigitec debuts 3D product visualisation service
Prepress house introduces 3D visualisations as PDFs that can be distributed, removing need for mockups Dubai NDigitec has announced that it is now offering design and display of 3D product visualisation as PDF files, targeted at brand owners. With this service, PDFs can be distributed to customers as an electronic file generally without the need …
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Flint Group launches plate for corrugated board
Nyloflex FTC Digital flat-top flexo plate provides fluting reduction on corrugated boards from rough to smooth Germany Flint Group Flexographic Products has expanded its product range with a further inherent flat-top-dot flexo plate, which provides significant fluting reduction on various corrugated boards from fine to rough flute. The nyloflex FTC Digital Plate offers outstanding print …
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NDigitec renews ties with Bobst in Middle East
Bobst endorses NDigitec’s Full HD Flexo platemaking skills for achieving the full potential of its CI flexo presses Dubai NDigitec has reinforced its ties with Bobst, which has endorsed the UAEbased prepress house’s plates for use with the Swiss firm’s presses. “NDigitec’s prepress operation is one of the few in the Gulf region that can …
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Domino launches new labelling workfl ow solution
DFEv2.0 is designed for N-Series presses and raises operating speed and streamlines production UK Domino Digital Printing Solutions is targeting the label industry with its latest DFE (Digital Front End) workflow solution designed for the N-Series range of digital colour presses. With improved operating speed and streamlined automation, DFEv2.0 maintains compatibility with the latest Esko …
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Esko helps marketing material cross touchpoints
Esko and MediaBeacon solution for content to appear on packaging, social, and digital platforms Belgium Esko and MediaBeacon are releasing a fully integrated packaging and marketing process and digital asset management solution that enables brands and marketers to deliver consistent content across digital, social, and packaging consumer touchpoints. The new platform helps brand owners streamline …
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UPM and FSC partner to facilitate FSC certification
Under the accord UPM will help develop solutions for advancing the uptake of FSC in the market Finland UPM and FSC have signed a partnership agreement aimed at increasing the supply of FSC-certified wood. UPM has cooperated with FSC both on international and national levels for several years. The company has been involved in developing …
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