2020 Esko Training Schedule Now Available! Check out the January 2020 Esko Training Schedule. Classes are scheduled throughout the year in Miamisburg, OH, Ludlow, MA, and Cal Poly State University in CA. Esko Training Topics Include: ArtiosCAD WebCenter Automation Engine PackEdge ArtPro+ Basic and Advanced programs are available. For customers with active Esko maintenance, many … Read More...
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For years and years, the primary press control has been Solid Ink Density (SID). In recent years, this has changed dramatically! In every article and every conference, the common theme is running to Delta E (dE) not density. Why? Because SID is NOT a color measurement, it is a measurement of Lightness or Darkness. That's … Read More...
“My press runs continue to get SHORTER!” “I need to create and produce things FASTER!” Wait, was that an echo? Does this sound like something you are saying or hearing more and more? The pressures of short runs and faster turnarounds have many converters looking to move prepress in-house. But then maybe you begin to … Read More...
As noted in Part One of this technical discussion, bringing prepress and platemaking in-house may offer many financial and productivity advantages. Of course there is also the simple appeal of having control of changes and turn-around times that can drive a desire for change. Working with your suppliers, it is important to carefully consider key … Read More...
Platemaking has evolved quite a bit over the past 20 years. It is no longer an art only to be completed by skilled craftsmen, but rather a "science" that is easily controlled and quick to learn. Even so, many printers are still using trade shops to complete all of their prepress and platemaking work. In … Read More...
EskoWorld 2017 Each year, we look forward to attending EskoWorld (Esko's user conference) to share ideas and bring our customers news of the latest innovations! This year didn't disappoint! There are many new features coming soon that will directly benefit the flexographic market, specifically those making plates. Post-RIP Scum Dot Removal Scum dots are small image … Read More...
Clarifying the Facts for G7® or NNC G7® (also called Near Neutral Calibration, NNC) is not a new term and I am sure many already have at least a basic understanding of what it is, but in my discussions with individuals and companies I still encounter some confusion on the true meaning and application for G7®. To simplify … Read More...
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...
Harnessing the Power of Prepress It's time to start thinking outside the box and look at alternate ways to help drive improved efficiencies in the pressroom. When considering solutions to better manage the production workflow in the pressroom we often turn to those resources we have direct control over and are directly integrated with the press … Read More...