In my brief 12-year Flexo career (yes, I started in the dark side of printing — Litho! 😉 ), I have never seen a technology have such a dramatic impact on Flexo print quality as Flat; Top Dot plates. Way back in 2010, I co-chaired the FTA Fall Conference in Louisville, KY along with Chair … Read More...
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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...
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...
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...