Articles on Productivity

Delivering Cost Savings and State-of-the-Art Plate and Screening Software Solutions to Flexible Packaging Industry Pioneer Overview Elmhurst, Illinois-based Bema is a full-service flexible packaging printing company specializing in the highest quality, small to medium run sizes. With 10 color state-of-the-art press capabilities, the company serves the food, pet care, and industrial sectors specializing in precision-engineered, … Read More...
The Quiet [Plate] Killer One very common yet difficult question to answer in our industry is, “How many feet or impressions should I expect to get out of my photopolymer plates?” Considering the number of factors that must be taken into consideration, certainly anyone faced with this question should hesitate at least momentarily before answering. … Read More...
One of the most difficult questions to answer in our industry is, “How long should my plate last?” Or, in other words, “How many feet should I expect to get out of my photopolymer plates?” Considering the number of factors that must be taken into consideration, certainly anyone faced with this question should hesitate at … Read More...
HandheldColor MeasurementInstruments 1.) A handheld color measurement instrument is only as good as its last calibration/certification. These instruments need to be calibrated regularly. A Spectrophotometer should be calibrated at least once a day to its White reference tile. Most manufacturers recommend having your unit re-certified to factory settings once a year or every other year. … Read More...
Identify the Cause — Minimize the Cost - Part 3 of 3 The Conclusion In Part 1 of this series, the focus was on correctly defining and identifying print defects. Part 2 dealt with how the actions of support groups and reactions of the press operator can sometimes minimize the effect while other times they … Read More...