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Xeikon to Show Digital Print Lineup
The company will showcase Automated Digital Print Manufacturing at Labelexpo Europe, including the 3300 press and the X-800 digital front-end
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Pamarco Announces Anilox Roll Cleaner
CARE Wash Green is said to raise print quality and consistency
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SPGPrints Screen Makes Packaging Glitter
RotaMesh Glitter Screen allows user to incorporate reflective inks for premium labels and packaging as well as security uses
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Maxcess to Announce New Sensors
The SE-26B Line Guide Sensor and new DSE Digital Sensors will be launched at Labelexpo Europe
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PCMC Acquires Graphbury Machines
The transaction brings to PCMC machinery and engineering solutions for the flexible packaging industry
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PC Industries to Show Lineup at Labelexpo
Among the offerings will be web inspection systems for both in-line and off-line use and both wide and narrow webs
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Demirag Announces Folder/Gluer
The DEMAK folder/gluer handles several materials and widths
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UV Curing Lampheads in Miniature
GEW, North Royalton, OH; 440/237-4439; gewuv.com
A series of miniature UV curing lampheads is available in two models, Jetcure 1 and Jetcure 2. These ultra-small systems are suited for applications in which lamphead dimensions and weight are of critical importance for ink jet and digital printing. Lampheads are available with arc lengths ranging from 0.8-12 in.
Hybrid Screens Cut Moiré
Wasatch Computer Technology, Salt Lake City, UT; 801/575-8043, 800/894-1544; wasatchinc.com
Precision Rosette/Stochastic Hybrid Screens are said to eliminate the “fourth screen,” or “yellow” moiré, and let company's SoftRIP SP users print yellows and flesh tones without worrying about moiré or changing screen angles.
Label Stocks Go Piggyback
Raflatac, Fletcher, NC, USA; 818/651-4859; raflatac.com
A range of p-s piggyback constructions has been developed for ink jet, laser, and copier applications. Face materials include 50# Laser Plus, 50# Data, Transfer Premium Plus, 54# Raflacoat, and Kromekote Extragloss. All piggyback label stocks use proprietary permanent adhesives. Constructions comprise a single facestock and two liners.