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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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Nonwovens for Variable Data
DuPont Nonwovens, Wilmington, DE; 800/628-6208; www.dupont.com
Company reports two new styles of Tyvek: Brillion DR and Brillion DRC. Both are specially engineered for thermal transfer printing of bar codes and variable information. Lightweight material is said to provide improved smudge resistance; reduced puckering and curling; resistance to rips and tears; and greater whiteness than traditional Tyvek.
PFFC-ASAP 325
Label Printer for Short Runs
Primera Technology, Plymouth, MN; 763/475-6676; www.primeralabel.com
The LX400 color label printer is an inkjet-based model suited for short runs to dpi print resolution of 4,800. Prints full-color photos, text, graphics, and bar code labels. Printed labels are said to be virtually scratchproof and waterproof. Recommended for specialty foods, office and industrial products, retail tags, coupons, and tickets.
PFFC-ASAP 326
Inspect and More in One Pass
Rotoflex USA, Schaumburg, IL; 800/387-3825; www.rotoflex.com
The SPI single-pass inspection system is for the automated, high-speed verification and certification of labels for security-sensitive industries, including pharmaceuticals. Unit inspects, repairs, re-inspects, slits, and rewinds, all in one pass.
PFFC-ASAP 324