Water washable flexo plates are nothing new. Some may know their past history to be a bit rocky, but today's water wash plates have greatly evolved from the messy, low quality plates of the past. Today's water washable flexo plates (Aquaflex Optima) are fast processing, clean printing, and more dimensionally stable than competing technologies. … Read More...
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APR has added a handy new tool to help you decide which stickyback tape is right for your plate mounting job. You simply select from a few options, and the tool will suggest a few stickyback tapes that will work for your type of job. The tool can be found here: https://www.teamflexo.com/tools-gallery/stickyback-selector/ Read More...
There are many printer-specific resources available for sustainability. The SGP (Sustainable Green Printing Partnership) is a wonderful resource for those interested in greener printing. Their network of partners has the experience to help you on your journey, while your company becomes a trailblazer for sustainability in print. To find out more about the SGP, check … Read More...
Printed electronics are gaining momentum as academic institutions and private companies alike are conducting a growing number of research projects, testing the limits of today's printing processes. The possibilities are nearly endless for their application, from healthcare to retail to entertainment and beyond. Keep an eye on this niche of our industry as it is … Read More...
Cleaning used printing plates can be time-consuming, inconvenient, and downright risky if you don't have the right tools and equipment. Here's some information to help you make quick work of those dirty plates. Read More...
My what?? Checking the accuracy of your plate ablation (laser imaging) is an important component to quality control in the plate room. It is a relatively simple check, and the only required equipment is a calibrated transmission densitometer (also, a 100x microscope is helpful for inspection, if available). Remember, always consult an experienced professional before … Read More...
That’s a great question and an easy one to answer....a Spectrophotometer! Why? Because a Densitometer doesn’t measure color. What? A densitometer measures the absence of reflected light. Let me prove it. You can measure a solid Cyan patch and get a reading of 1.25, you can also measure a solid Magenta patch and get a … Read More...
Want to know more about prepress software, digital platemaking equipment, cutting tables and more? Esko's upcoming Educational Summits are a great way to get a glimpse into their latest prepress technologies and discuss hot topics in the industry. These events are regionalized — meaning smaller groups, opportunities for local networking, and more interaction with Esko … Read More...
In the January issue of FLEXO Magazine, the article Alive ‘N Kickin' - The State-of-the-Industry in 2013, by author Tom Jacques shows a pie chart of the "Sources of Downtime" and the number one factor is Color Matching, or "color tweaking", as he like to call it. He also calls color matching the "Holy Grail" … Read More...
The UV Ink Spitting Problem UV flexo printing continues to achieve outstanding results in the flexo industry. However, despite the fact that many of the ink companies have dropped their viscosities for UV inks the phenomenon of UV ink spitting still persists. Although there are numerous explanations as to the cause of ink spitting, the … Read More...