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...
I was at EskoWorld 2013 in blazin' Phoenix AZ. They started things up Sunday morning with a variety of hands-on academy sessions. Sunday afternoon kicked off this years program with an Esko keynote from Carsten Knudsen (CEO of Esko), a review of the Strategic Focus Areas and Roadmap for 2013, a panel allowing each of … 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...