Recently I had the opportunity to run a 1-color fingerprint at Clemson University in conjunction with another project I was working on there. The main purpose of the 1-color fingerprint was to determine the minimum type size the Aquaflex Optima flexo plate could hold and print cleanly, but I thought, why not take this chance … Read More...
How important is proper registration in your manufacturing process? I'm guessing it's one of those factors right at the top of the list along with controlling color and accurate converting. In this post, we will take a brief look into dimensional stability as it relates to flexo plates, and how this factor can effect productivity … Read More...
I'm at Esko's first event in this year's Educational Summit spring roadshow series at the Charlotte Speedway. They had a great turnout with about 60+ registered. It's an appropriate setting for discussions based on improving speeds and efficiencies throughout the workflow from the Brand Owner to Design and Prepress and into Converting. The discussions have … Read More...
As the Flexo print market continues to evaluate print quality to rival other print processes, Pressroom Process Control becomes even more critical. ‘If you can’t describe what you are doing as a process, you don’t know what you’re doing’ - W. Edwards Deming You cannot repeat or improve a process unless you know the capability … Read More...
Happy 2014 everyone! What better time than the new year to start thinking about what we can do to improve daily life in the workplace? Here are a few small things you can do to improve accuracy and quality for 2014... 1. Participate in an Education Opportunity: There are many suppliers and universities that offer training … Read More...
Expanding the gamut in flexo print reproduction….when’s the right time and what’s the right path? More and more flexible packaging converters are being faced with these decisions due largely to pressure from end users and the ongoing quest towards process efficiency. Read More...
When most of us think of 'Software' in the Flexo print arena, we think Prepress, right? I guess maybe customer service, accounting or some other departments might think of something else, but the folks on the manufacturing end of Flexo usually think of software as it relates to Prepress. Perhaps the reason for this might … Read More...
Most printing facilities have measurement devices of some sort- whether in prepress, press-side, or in the ink room. You're diligent about sending these off to be calibrated regularly (...right?), storing them properly, and keeping that pesky calibration tile in perfect condition. Even in the best environments, there is a certain amount of variability built in … Read More...
If you are currently using Esko software and are considering upgrading to Mac OS 10.9 Mavericks...DON'T! Esko is projecting a Suite 12 Assembly 5 release in January 2014 that will be compatible with Mavericks. Check this link from Esko: http://www.esko.com/en/company/press-and-news/news-overview/2013/suite12-mavericks-support Read More...
Wait for it....Well, it depends. I know you love to hear that answer, but really it kinda is and kinda isn't, "more of the same" that is. Yes, Full HD Flexo is more of the same innovations we have been bantering about for the last few years - hi-res output, solid screening, "flat-top" dots, yadda, … Read More...