Rich solids. Smooth vignettes. Intricate details.
Design elements like these continue to challenge the Flexo industry to improve. Many of today’s flexo printers continue to rise to those challenges with innovations and processes that advance their Flexo print capabilities. In an effort to showcase the advancements in flat top plates, high-end screening, and UV-LED concurrent face and back exposure, MacDermid, ESKO and APR partnered to craft a label with just such design detail
Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and software at APR’s Technical Innovation Center, we teamed up to print a series of high-end labels to present and distribute at Labelexpo 2018. These 7-color process labels were printed utilizing award winning MacDermid LUX ITP flat-top dot technology, Esko HD Flexo screening and the new Esko XPS Crystal Exposure System to achieve outstanding color clarity, smooth vignettes and ultra-fine detail. These labels were printed on the Bobst M1 press and die cut with magnetic dies from Kocher+Beck.
| Label Run Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Press: | Bobst M1 |
| Substrate: | BOPP Label |
| Ink: | Flint UV |
| Anilox: | Apex GTT |
| Plate: | MacDermid ITP 60, Esko 4835 CDI Imager, Esko XPS Crystal 4835 Exposure Unit, LAVA Thermal Processor 4260 |
| Tape: | Lohmann DuploFLEX 4.2 EB |
| Die: | Kocher+Beck |
| Screening: | 200 lpi, Esko HD Flexo Screening |
| Expanded Gamut Color: | Esko Equinox |
| Pressroom Color Control: | SpotOn! Flexo |
Crystal Brewing was founded on the resolute pillars of exceeding expectations, driving the industry forward and challenging known limitations. The result of friends bound together by a crystal clear mission to incite positive change, harmony in packaging, and world peace. APR, Esko, and MacDermid invite you to experience the highlights of this labor of love and to experience the solid flavor of this bold endeavor. Like Crystal ...each brew is a gem to be enjoyed and admired.
Demo Label Team Members
- Nathan Plavnick - FIQ Specialist, Esko
- Brian Cook - Application Development Manager, MacDermid Graphics Solutions
- Catherine Haynes - Technical Solutions Group, APR
- Dan Muthig - Technical Solutions Group, APR
- Charles "CJ" Marriner - Technical Solutions Group, APR
- Patrick Gerrity - Director of Marketing Communications, APR
We invite you to see the labels and equipment displayed at the following Labelexpo 2018 booths:
- MacDermid Graphic Solutions - Booth 528
- Esko - Booth 5202
- Bobst - Booth 5403
- KOCHER+BECK - Booth 529