Flexographic printing is the method of choice for many printers and converters, offering speed and flexibility to print on a wide range of substrates. Achieving high print quality requires special considerations for each type of substrate, whether printing on corrugated, film, flexible packaging, or other materials. Troubleshooting Flexible Packaging Printing …
Corrugated packaging is the most common method to package products and provides durability with protection during shipping and storage. Printing on corrugated has evolved over the years with advanced printing technologies that address prior challenges. Printers in years past had to settle for low-resolution inks when printing on a spongy …
Printers and converters often wonder what the best course of production is when evaluating inline vs. offline finishing. The answer is dependent on the parameters, priorities, and goals of the job. Assessing Your Finishing Job Parameters and Priorities Production printers must ask themselves what the primary goals of the job …
Brand labels are a huge component of marketing and improving brand recognition among consumers. Label production takes on two different forms: Flexo Printing and Digital Printing. Labels share important product information giving consumers the content they need to decide whether or not to purchase a product. Labels convey a story …
Flexible packaging continues to increase in usage as many companies recognize the benefits, such as improved sustainability and brand awareness. The eco-friendly benefits of flexible packaging appeal to many consumers and offer convenience over traditional packaging types. Integrating shrink sleeves label capabilities with flexible packaging allows converters to provide a …
Narrow web printing systems allow companies to produce fast, high-quality print jobs on smaller scales. This helps to free up warehouse space and hold less inventory on hand. Web finishing equipment makes it easy to save smaller print jobs for future runs of similar quantity and quality. Create presets and …
Converters and web processing lines handle many different types of substrates that require a wide range of tension while processing at very high speeds. Web finishing equipment must convey a web of various materials without defects such as wrinkles. Rollers are necessary to hold the right amount of tension during …
Automation in the label printing process has improved many facets of the industry. Automated label-making equipment such as the flexo press has brought processes such as silk screening, foiling, embossing, and other label features into one automated job flow. Automated web finishing equipment is becoming the standard for printing small …
RFID insertion provides many benefits for retailers, improving the supply chain and assisting in determining optimal inventory levels of products. Too much product in inventory increases expenses with storage and warehousing costs. Maintaining proper inventory levels can save retailers anywhere from 20 to 30% in storage costs alone. RFID technology …
The Internet of Things, IoT, refers to the billions of devices worldwide that are all connected to the Internet, collecting and sharing data. A wide range of products and items can be made part of the IoT with computer chips or RFID tags and wireless networks. Connecting objects with sensors …
