Top 3 Countdown to Improved Color Measurement Techkon has some cool new releases set for the first half of this year. The SpectroDRIVE and SpectroDens received a face lift for 2017 as well as improved functions and features. Perhaps more exciting is the much anticipated release of the GV Spectro for inline color measurement. Once again Techkon … Read More...
Why Do you need a Light Booth or Viewing Station? The Color Focus A key goal in prepress and the pressroom is getting a good color match. Ideally you have measurement devices and software to assist with a more objective assessment of color; however, at the end of the day you still need to look at … Read More...
Plates are an essential part of the flexographic printing process. The plate delivers a precise amount of ink to the substrate exactly where it is needed. Such a critical piece of the printing process must be measured and controlled to deliver consistent results. Selecting the correct plate measurement tool and implementing plate QC is essential to success in the pressroom. … Read More...
Are you ready for more fun with regulatory compliance? …Actually this part is pretty cool and a little more fun. In the first part of this discussion I talked about where labeling regulations are derived, the types of package/labeling elements that are regulated and how prepress providers can use software to aide in meeting many … Read More...
Making ECG Printing Work for You Heads up! If you are looking for a dynamic seminar to introduce your company to the topic of Expanded Gamut Printing or if you are in need of a more in depth perspective on the tools, software, and processes involved for successful implementation of Expanded Gamut Printing register for … Read More...
Sometimes things get so old they are actually new again. I love when my kids hear me say something or hear music they thought was new and cool (or as they say, "Kewl") only to find out it is really old! The same can be said for some technologies. Take Graphic Arts film from example. … Read More...
For those of us in printing, especially package printing, understanding and keeping up with government labeling regulations can be a thorn in the side. Now don’t roll your eyes or start huffing at the thought just yet. If we choose to look at the glass as half full, we can embrace these changes as “opportunities”! … Read More...
It's that time of year again - packaging folks from around the country gathered to geek out over the latest and greatest innovations from Esko! This year's EskoWorld event took place at the Omni ChampionsGate Resort in Orlando, Florida and it did not disappoint. Hardware is just a small portion of what Esko has to offer- … Read More...
In flexography, print defects can stem from a multitude of moving parts, making troubleshooting feel like a constant game of chase. Much like the human body, with proper care and maintenance, all parts of this highly complex system can work together in harmony. While the anilox roll is the heart of the printing press, the … Read More...
Exciting news! Esko has extended their promo offering HD Flexo at no additional cost with the purchase of a new CDI. Buy a CDI, Get HD Flexo for FREE Offer expires - 1 July 2016 Purchase a 2530 or larger CDI with Optics 15 or higher and Esko will include HD Flexo (including hi-res optics) at NO … Read More...