Printing

Ink Quality Control Is Complex, But It's Worth the Trouble

Published: January 01, 2003

Inks are formulated with many different ingredients to produce unique recipes that provide color on your finished printed package. End-use properties,

Increasing Your Flexo Press Speed a Notch or Two

Published: December 01, 2002

Most flexo presses producing packaging run in the range of 300-1,000 fpm. Occasionally, a few customers want to increase their press speeds still further.

Why Manage Color?

Published: December 01, 2002

Just as perception of color varies from one individual to the next, each device in the imaging workflow—input, display, output—relies on a different method to process colors.

The Right Combination

Published: December 01, 2002

With Glenroy's flexible packaging expertise and Pen & Inc.'s prepress know-how, the two team up for an award-winning association.

Energy-Curable Inks

Published: December 01, 2002

What is the state of UV/EB technology today, and where could it lead in the future? Here are answers to some frequently asked questions.

What Is the Role of Tack in Printing Inks?

Published: October 01, 2002

Since the earliest attempts at transferring ink from one surface to another, the characteristics of a printing ink have been an important factor in print

India's Rising Star

Published: October 01, 2002

Positive Packaging's reputation for quality is backed by a stable of Cerutti gravure presses.

Flex-Pack Converter Has a Clear View...

Published: October 01, 2002

to the future. Although consolidation is making it more difficult for independent converters to compete, a BST Pro Mark Genius Digital web inspection system is helping Kendall Packaging thrive.

It's a Color Thing

Published: October 01, 2002

And a speed thing, too. If you're a package printer, you know what I'm talking about and so do your proofing suppliers. The pressure on time to market

Standing the Test of Time: A Look at PFFC's 75-Year History

Published: September 01, 2002

Expanded Online Version: Things that withstand 75 years certainly deserve to commemorate the anniversary with a glittering, valuable reminder of a hard-earned and fruitful longevity; perhaps that's why the diamond signifies 75 years.

Standing the Test of Time with Paper, Film & Foil CONVERTER

Published: September 01, 2002

In the beginning, there were precious few magazines to rival the editorial coverage of a fledgling The Envelope Industry. The date was March 1927, and

1950s

Published: August 28, 2002

1920s and 1930s 1940s 1960s 1970 - 1973 1974 - 1976 1977 - 1979 1980s 1990 - April 1993 May 1993 - 1994 1995 - 19992000 to present The 1950s...Known as

Our Newest Rivals

Published: August 01, 2002

Squeezed profit margins, downsized print buyers, and single sourcing -- this potent combination is turning general commercial printers into... Our Newest Rivals.

Redefining Plasticizers in Inks and Coatings

Published: July 31, 2002

The dictionary defines plasticizers as any of various substances added to plastics or other materials to keep them soft or pliable. For the purpose of