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Flexo Platemaker Is VOC-Free

Published: January 01, 2011
The Direct Laser Engraving (DLE) flexo CTP system is claimed easy to use and to eliminate multiple processing steps, offering high quality output and

A&V Celebrates 50 Years

Published: January 01, 2011
BRYAN, OH | Anderson & Vreeland reaches a proud milestone this month. The company is celebrating a half-century of supplying platemaking equipment and

Plates Offer Stability

Published: December 01, 2010
The AWP water-washable flexo plate is said to offer environmental benefits, hold smaller dots than those of thermal processed plates, and provide high

UV To Aid Digital Plates

Published: December 01, 2010
UV exposure technology is expected to enable digital flexo plates to achieve 1:1 file-to-plate imaging, improving print image reproduction. Easily integrated

Link Converters & Designers

Published: December 01, 2010
The Process Metallic Color system provides a communication link for graphic designers with printers and converters. In addition to conventional paper,

Platesetter Option Easy To Service

Published: December 01, 2010
The Magnus 400 III platesetter 4-up CTP option features a streamlined user interface, simpler serviceability, and a reduced environmental impact, company

Global Packaging Adds Irisleeve

Published: November 01, 2010
OAKS, PA | Global Packaging has installed a Camis Irisleeve polymer plate mounting system, distributed in the US by Tri-X Inc., Tampa, FL. The Irisleeve

Digital Plate Resists UV Inks

Published: November 01, 2010
A digital version of the water-washable flexo printing plate nyloflex Sprint is designed to meet the high quality requirements of the narrow and mid-web

Ricoh Americas, Kodak Renew Creo Color Server Partnership

Published: October 06, 2010
The Production Printing Business Group (PPBG) of Ricoh Americas Corp. has announced the continuation of its strategic partnership with Kodak's Print On-Demand Solutions Group

Plate Provides Good Ink Transfer

Published: October 01, 2010
A conventional version of the nyloflex FSC printing plate offers hardness of 26 Shore A. Plates are said to demonstrate good ink transfer, especially

Kodak Showcases Award-Winning Packaging Solutions Portfolio

Published: September 30, 2010
Visitors to Labelexpo learned more about the breadth of Kodak's packaging solutions and industry expertise that helps package printers, tradeshops, and brand owners lower their costs

Cut File Prep Time

Published: September 01, 2010
Label Traxx Version 5.6 is said to reduce file preparation time for label printers using both conventional and digital presses, including the HP Indigo

Digital Plate Cuts Energy Use

Published: September 01, 2010
The nyloflex FAB 030 digital printing plate is said to offer eco-efficient, thin-plate technology. Benefits include reduced energy consumption and waste,

Digital Plates Give Robust Color

Published: September 01, 2010
The Gen2 digital plate system is said to bring together HD-XM flexo screening and robust color management, resulting in sharper details; increased resolution;

Presstek Declares IPEX a Success

Published: August 17, 2010
Presstek, Inc., a leading supplier of digital offset printing solutions to the printing and communications industries, has announced that IPEX 2010 was its most successful trade show since drupa 2008

Tapes Aid Plate Mounting

Published: August 01, 2010
Company offers 3M Cushion-Mount Plus Plate Mounting Tapes with Easy Mount Adhesive. Reported benefits include continuous micro channels in both adhesive

Plates Are Stable, Robust

Published: July 01, 2010
The Flexcel SRX system reportedly offers the print stability and robustness of a conventional flexo plate with the tonal reproduction of a digital system

Sleeves Record Data

Published: July 01, 2010
Company manufactures sleeves for the system from Fischer & Krecke. All rotec sleeves for the system have an RFID chip and a register sensor, meaning relevant

Rogers Corp. Receives Chinese Honors

Published: June 24, 2010
Rogers Corp., a global leader in the development and manufacture of high performance engineered materials, has recently received two award honors from the Chinese government

Co-Developing Prepress Solutions

Published: June 01, 2010
LAS VEGAS, NV | Software developer Hybrid Integration will extend the power of Radius Solutions' flagship MIS/ERP product by providing seamless prepress

Make Plates To Improve Printing

Published: June 01, 2010
The LUX platemaking process reportedly produces digital plates with an extended print gamut, reduced fluting in corrugated, and overall improved print

Process Plates for Letterpress, Gravure

Published: June 01, 2010
The nyloprint Combi 96 120 ED system is for the main exposure, drying, and post-exposure of nyloprint printing plates. Compact design allows the processing

Software Is Upgraded

Published: June 01, 2010
Suite 10, a step change release of company's suite of packaging and print preproduction software, is said to bring added productivity and efficiencies.

Hybrid Integration & Radius Solutions Team Up for Packaging & Printing Markets

Published: May 03, 2010
A joint press release was issued on the first day of FTA's INFO*FLEX 2010 on May 1, between Hybrid Integration, a software development company for the printing, publishing, packaging and specialty markets

VT Graphics Installs Cyrel Digital Imager

Published: May 01, 2010
GENT, BELGIUM | EskoArtwork has installed a Cyrel Digital Imager (CDI) at VT Graphics, Yeadon, PA

Store Rollers for Integrity

Published: April 01, 2010
The Proofer Storage Stand, said to offer operators easy availability, stores up to six proofer rollers and proofer assembly. Rollers are suspended by

Athena Graphics Upgrades Proofing Technique

Published: April 01, 2010
TUEBINGEN, GERMANY | GMG reports the installation of its ColorProof software at Athena Graphics, Gent, Belgium, a provider of prepress services. Athena

Prepress Software Allows Presets

Published: April 01, 2010
Automation Engine 10 workflow server software for prepress workflow automation is said to be easy to set up and operate. Part of the company's Suite 10

Digital Plate Is Durable

Published: April 01, 2010
Company expands its digital plate portfolio with Aeon long-run, high-resolution, non-preheat thermal CtP plate. Said to provide owners of 830 nm thermal

Integrate for Efficiency

Published: April 01, 2010
ES Connect allows the integration of TWiST and MiSTRAL software with the ES Core, combining technical processes such as preflighting before printing or

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