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...
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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...
This was a large international show held in Brussel, Belgium. The show alternates between Chicago and Bruessels every other year. The show had 7 halls covering 333,680 square feet. In comparison, Drupa 2012 was 17 halls with 1.7 million square feet. Read More...
Whether you're in prepress or press-side, put your iPhone to work with these handy apps: Flexo Plate Distortion - by Manfred Breede ($0.99) • Quickly calculate flexo plate distortion factors • Displays K-factor based on data entered ConvertBot - by TapBots ($1.99) • An easy to use conversion tool for many units of measure Read More...
As much as we believe in and preach the merits of process control and quantification within our industry, it’s great to occasionally receive feedback that validates the “pleasure being worth the pain.” This happened to occur again recently in conversations with a customer who has implemented the Perfect Proofer Ink Proofing System into its operations. Read More...
Yes, I realize that flexo plates are also in fact 3D objects, so maybe I should have been more specific in the title: Photopolymer in 3D... printing! Okay, so maybe this blog post doesn't have much to do with flexographic printing, but sometimes I stumble across a new product so cool that I feel a … Read More...
I'm at TLMI Tech 2013 now at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in downtown Chicago. The turn out looks to be great with over 350 registered attendees. This morning we started off at 8 am with a group of speakers discussing Sustainable Labeling Solutions. The speakers included people from all facets of industry, from recyclers to … 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...
So how amazing is this - printing body parts and tissue! ...Printing really can save lives! I also saw a show on TV recently where they were using 3-D printers to print food. They could make it into any shape to include a replica of your face! Strange, but kinda cool too! http://techland.time.com/2013/05/23/an-airway-created-with-a-3d-printer-saved-this-babys-life/ Read More...
I'm on campus, at Clemson University, this week participating as one of the speakers for this seminar. There is a great line up of speakers this week representing about 11 industry suppliers, manufacturers and printers. Read More...