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Bridging the Disciplines: From Labels to Flexible Packaging

(Print)

January 11, 2026, ... usage. Narrow web printers can capitalize on this by offering eco-friendly pouch and sachet solutions using recyclable films and solvent-free adhesives

 Convenience and portability: Today’s consumers ...

New Water-based ACTDigi® LEP Primer, Part of HP’s Expanded Primer Portfolio, Offers Converters Improved Print Performance and Enhanced User Experience

(News | New Products)

September 16, 2025, ... water-based, E-Beam, and solvent-based varnishes, it provides a versatile option for numerous substrates while boosting press performance. The new ACTDigi® primer also enables converters to take their ...

ECO3 Introduces Next-generation All-in-one Aqueous Flexo Solution at Labelexpo 2025

(News | New Products)

August 25, 2025, ... as repro houses, it offers a practical path to solvent-free platemaking. Unlike thermal systems, this approach combines aqueous processing with ECO3’s unique Dry-Film-Lamination technology, ensuring the ...

Methods to Precisely Measure Tension and Web Control

(Coating/Laminating)

June 15, 2025, ... and coating voids. Thinner webs tend to be less uniform than thicker grades and are affected to a greater extent by heat, moisture and solvents, thereby increasing the risk of down-the-line issues, particularly ...

Making packaging print growth sustainable with flexo

(Flexography)

May 13, 2025, ... previous gravure press speeds with solvent inks. Reprint production times were cut from three days to just four hours, resulting in a 15% lower resource footprint overall. By minimizing rework and reducing ...

Revealed: The Secret World of Industrial Ink

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

March 22, 2025, ... ink consists of solvent, as the ink has to be ultra-fast drying in industrial and packaging coding applications. Most of the remaining material is the binding agent and the colorant that remains after ...

2025 Trends Shaping the Label Industry

(News | New Products)

March 10, 2025, ... create higher levels of static that can negatively impact operations. When label liners are removed in environments where solvents and fumes are present, static can result in increased fire risk, causing ...

Extremely Strong Label Adhesive Now as Multi-layer Variant: The Economical Way to a Security Label

(News | New Products)

February 24, 2025, ... automotive, electronics and food industry. To enable this, the multi-layer adhesive 63Spc is highly resistant to water, hot air and various solvents. It is also very resistant to ageing. Available in ...

Applying Barriers to Flexible

(Bag Pouch)

January 29, 2025, Finding Alternatives to Solvents and Fossil Fuel Material Derivatives Finding Alternatives to Solvents and Fossil Fuel Material Derivatives By Tom Kerchiss, Chairman, RK Print Coat Instruments Ltd. ...

Sandon Global, XSYS Enter Strategic Partnership to Achieve High Opacity Whites

(News | New Products)

October 1, 2024, ... on quality. Not only that, but the sustainability benefits speak for themselves with a potential increase in printing speed, plus a reduction in ink and solvent leading to reduced energy consumption along ...

Sticking Points in Electronics Labeling

(Coating/Laminating)

September 11, 2024, ... and compromised product quality and safety. Challenges Posed by Harsh Cleaning Chemicals Electronics manufacturing often involves harsh chemicals such as solvents, detergents and disinfectants in ...

BW Converting’s Baldwin and W+D empower corrugated manufacturers to achieve more with less at SuperCorrExpo 2024

(News | New Products)

August 8, 2024, ... environment seriously. With the leading IR drying technology we guarantee significantly reduced energy consumption over traditional suppliers, and our cleaning systems drastically reduce water and solvent ...

Sun Chemical Recognized by FTA for Sustainability Excellence

(News | New Products)

May 13, 2024, ... is TÜV Austria-certified as “OK Compost” for compostable packaging. The multipurpose solvent-based inks are designed for printing on a wide range of plastic films intended for both external surface/reverse ...

Understanding Anilox Scoring: Causes, Effects, and Prevention

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

May 1, 2024, ... ensure alignment with best practices. Use the Right Tools: Employ magnets in ink pumps and solvent lines, and use filters for inks and solvents to capture particles. Incoming Anilox Inspection: Regularly ...

The Importance of Ink Troubleshooting on Press

(News | New Products)

February 29, 2024, ... may be brought on by high web heat which can vaporize certain solvents, so lowering the web temperature can minimize eruptions and maintain a smoother print. For paper packaging, inconsistent print color ...

Safety Compliance in the Printing and Packaging Industry

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

January 31, 2024, ... remain fully compliant and effective at protecting workers from hazardous energy. Hazard Communication Guidelines Some converters use a broad array of chemicals from printing inks to solvents and ...

Allied Printing Services Leads Way with U.S. and World-First Technologies

(News | New Products)

January 3, 2024, ... PREPAC is more efficient and requires no clean-up and no need for multiple solvents.” By replacing the dry cloth/solvent-dispensing wash system on the standard K&B equipment, Allied Printing Services ...

Baldwin's FlexoDry IR and FlexoCleanerBrush™ Spotlighted at CorrExpo 202

(News | New Products)

August 15, 2023, ... reduced energy consumption over traditional suppliers, and our cleaning systems drastically reduce water and solvent usage.” Fueled by 100 years of innovation, Baldwin supplies new equipment to consumers, ...

GSE Unveils Software, Dispensing Solutions for Fully-automated Ink and Color Management in Label Printing at Labelexpo Europe 2023

(News | New Products)

July 16, 2023, ... board printing. They are available for UV, LED-UV, low-migration, water-based and solvent inks, and flexo, gravure and screen processes. At Labelexpo, a GSE Colorsat semi-automatic single ingredient ...

Miraclon Continues Driving Flexo Printing Efficiency with UV Choice Printing launch

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May 16, 2023, ... Printing to control unwanted ink spread in printing of water-based ink applications. Already proven in solvent ink on film applications, it utilizes Miraclon’s advanced plate surface patterning technology ...