Friday, May 1, 2015
New Kodak Prinergy Workflow 7 protects print service provider margins
In response to its customers’ most
pressing challenges, which include the need to reduce inefficiencies and
enhance printing quality, Kodak is delivering Prinergy Workflow 7, the latest
advancement of the company’s workflow automation software. All of the enhancements
to Prinergy Workflow 7 protect the profit margins of today’s print service
providers, including new features that limit human error, improve time to
press, and enable faster and more informed decisions that are critical for
keeping margins healthy.
Prinergy Workflow increases the level of automation in every
core function of the printing process – job creation, collaboration, file
processing, trapping, proofing, imposition and color management, enabling
printers to better compete in today’s changing print environment. Kodak’s
workflow automation software also delivers the flexibility to integrate with
current, future and third-party technology, allowing customers to grow their
workflow system alongside their business.
Demand driven improvements to Kodak
Prinergy Workflow 7
- callas Preflight Profile Integration – Preflight+ allows the integration of callas preflight profiles for improved quality control and reduced manual touch points.
- Layered PDF Versioning Enhancements – Improved error detection and better control over multiple layers of files making versioned printing more flexible, reliable and repeatable than ever.
- Digital Printing Enhancements - Centralized control over digital and conventional presses and equipment to deliver efficient, automated production of all job sizes to a fleet of Kodak and third-party digital presses and computer-to-plate (CTP) devices. Kodak is leveraging these digital printing enhancements to enable an advanced level of automation and management of production presses. These new capabilities make it possible for Prinergy Workflow 7 to control job ticketing parameters both manually and through Rules Based Automation (RBA) of multiple devices while monitoring and reporting the status of each alongside CTP devices and proofers.
“Kodak’s strength is in research
and development,” said Jeff Clarke, chief executive officer, Eastman Kodak
Company. “We listened to our customers when they told us that high-quality
printing is not enough in today’s printing industry, they needed to further
increase their advantage over their competitors. To address those needs we
leveraged our software engineering expertise to create Prinergy Workflow
7. Workflow software is a driver of
efficiency and productivity and Prinergy Workflow 7 takes those to new heights
and enables our customers to better compete in a challenging marketplace.”
“Preflight+ is a great addition to
Kodak Prinergy Workflow 7 for our company,” said Michael Clarke, process
analyst, Dupli Envelope and Graphics, Inc. “We had been looking for a preflight
solution that would highlight issue areas of problem files. We have used other
vendor solutions, but none would provide the highlight function. Our team is
looking forward to putting together a new preflight process to enable quick and
effortless preflights of customer artwork. The fact that Rules Based Automation
(RBA) can be set up to provide the reports automatically is just icing on the
cake.”
“We are proud to incorporate our
PDF technology into Prinergy Workflow, one of the industry’s most popular
workflow products,” said Dietrich von Seggern, business development manager,
callas software. "Our goal has always been to develop technology that is
reliable, innovative and flexible, all key requirements for automation. We
believe that the combination of a versatile client server system, Prinergy
Workflow and our pdfToolbox technology will be the right answer for many
customers.”
To learn more about the additional
features and benefits of Kodak Prinergy Workflow 7 visit www.kodak.com/go/prinergy.
Neenah launches luxury packaging website, offers premium paper samples
Neenah Paper announces the launch
of its new website, neenahpackaging.com. The site, now live, is intended as a
creative and specification resource for brand managers, designers, printers and
converters who are responsible for luxe packaging and label design for premium
and craft brands. With the launch, Neenah offers premium paper samples for
customers.
Neenah Packaging makes it easier
for marketers to see and experience the difference that premium papers, boards
and labels can make to help create an immediate connection with customers
through their branding and packaging. The website features a photo-rich
inspiration gallery with dozens of real-world brands and package design
examples organized by industry - cosmetics and fragrances; wine, spirits & raft
beer; consumer electronics; and retail - as well as by application.
Users are invited to experience
firsthand Neenah’s hundreds of fashion-forward paper colors and unique,
high-touch textures and finishes with an intuitive online preview of paper
options and the ability to order paper samples on the spot for bags, box wraps,
gift cards and gift card carriers, hang tags, labels, folding board and
fragrance strips. With double-digit growth expected in digital packaging
applications over the next 10 years, Neenah presents options for all leading
on-demand equipment.
While the site may be new, Neenah
is not new to the world of packaging and has partnered with many market
leaders. “Leading premium and luxury brands have been using our papers to
create powerful brand experiences and to deepen their customer connections with
brand integrity and consistency for more than 140 years,” says Mark Sng,
Director of Marketing, Neenah Packaging. “Today, their needs are more nuanced.
With studies showing that a product has perhaps 4 seconds to capture a
customer’s attention, they seek unique colors and high touch textures to help
deliver the ultimate brand experience,” he said, “that’s where Neenah excels.”
Neenah is committed to using
technology to provide users with tools that make it easier to find the right
paper for the right application. “The new website is Neenah’s commitment to
premium packaging made visible, and underlines our strategic mission to create
value for our partners by improving the image and performance of everything we
touch,” said Sng. “We are offering premium paper samples to encourage customers
to experiment and to provide them with complete confidence in Neenah quality
and performance.”
Michelman celebrates grand opening of Michelman India
On April 28, 2015, Michelman India celebrated
the grand opening of its new Business and Technology Centre in Mumbai. As a
result of its recent acquisition of long-time sales and service partner, Supack
International P/L, Michelman India now offers a business center, laboratory,
and an experienced team of sales, technical service and business operations
personnel. The facility’s laboratory has been equipped with several industry
accepted product testing capabilities for packaging, printing, and coating
applications.
Michelman India is dedicated to the
development of the Indian market, with an immediate focus on the growing
printing and packaging sector. The company also has expansion plans to service
other coatings and manufacturing industries that Michelman supports worldwide.
Broad Interest for MPS Flexo Presses at Label Summit Latin America
MPS reports a record attendance in
the MPS stand during Label Summit Latin America held April 21-22 in Mexico
City’s World Trade Center. Visitors were attracted to the stand to learn more
about the recently launched MPS EB flexo press and features of the EF
multi-substrate press, in addition to the launch of manufacturing MPS presses
in the USA. The two-day conference and table-top exhibition is the largest
gathering for the label and package printing industry in Latin America.
MPS has a leading and
well-established presence in Mexico, and welcomed many of its successful customers
in the stand. MPS director Eric Hoendervangers represented the MPS management
team at the summit, and was joined by MPS Latin America Inc. and agent ProFlexo
International Inc., who provide local MPS sales and service throughout Latin
America. Presented was the EB press, a cost-effective alternative in flexo
printing, featuring a solid machine construction with self-evident high print
quality, predictable and reliable productivity, and an operator-friendly press
operation. The EB press is a solution for companies starting out in label
production and established printers wishing to expand their label production
with a cost-effective label press.
Also featured was the MPS EF flexo
press, a high-quality and highly automated multi-substrate flexo press,
especially designed for label production and flexible packaging printing on a
variety of substrates including thin film, paper, cartonboard, shrink sleeves,
in-mold, tube laminate and flexible packaging. The EF is MPS’s flagship press,
offering a choice of either plate rolls or print sleeves, providing the
ultimate in flexibility and maximizing press performance, thanks to its ease of
operation and reliability.
“Label Summit Latin America 2015
was very successful for MPS,” said Hoendervangers. “The number of visitors
exceeded the previous summit with double digits. Printers and converters were
impressed by the solutions MPS offers with both the EF and EB press lines. The
new EB press is seen as a game changer for the Mexican label printing industry,
because of its cost-effectiveness for short and long label print runs.”
MPS agent ProFlexo International
Inc. recently joined the Mexican label association Ametiq AC. Fernando de la
Cueva, area sales manager for ProFlexo Mexico, was invited to hand out a
prominent award during the first edition of the Latin American Label Awards,
organized by Ametiq. Jaime Dagnino, Regional Director for MPS Latin America
said: “We are proud to have participated in the first edition of the Latin
American Label Awards. We look forward to continued support of Ametiq and our customers
in Latin America.”
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Monotech Systems introduces Amsky Flexo CtP in Indian market
Monotech Systems announced today
that they will be joining the ranks of Amsky channel partners and introducing
the Amsky Flexo CtP in India first time. With over 15 years’ experience in
all aspects of printing technology, from pre-press through to post-press, and
offices throughout the continent, Monotech Systems now has added the Amsky
Flexo CtP to their portfolio.
Mr. Tejinder Singh, GM, Pre-press
said, “Flexible packaging industry is growing and more number of flexo presses
are being installed. The increasing installation will definitely going to
increase the demand of processed plates. Currently options available in the
market are quite expensive. The Amsky Flexo CtP at the other hand is more
economical and productive than other available in the market. We already have a
good hold in our other range of UV CtP products from basysPrint, HGDE, Amsky
and Nautilus. This new product will be an opportunity for us to work with
packaging printers.”
“We displayed the equipment in
Print Pack India 2015, Greater Noida and response was really encouraging. Very
soon we are going to announce the couple of installations.” Mr. Singh added.
Amsky Aura 800 Flexo CtP offers
various features and can help to improve the traditional platemaking technology
of printing enterprise, and greatly increase the production efficiency of flexo
printing enterprises. It also can promote the development of the field of
packaging printing (paper packaging, plastic packaging, and metal packaging)
and label printing.
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Color-Logic Certifies Graphium Digital UV Inkjet Press
Color-Logic - developer of the
Process Metallic Color System - has certified the Graphium Digital UV Inkjet
Press for use with Color-Logic files. Announcing the certification, Color-Logic
Director of Sales and Marketing Mark Geeves commented, "Color-Logic
technicians have tested the Graphium Digital UV Inkjet Press for compatibility
with Color-logic files. Current and future Graphium users can be assured that
their presses will accurately process Color-Logic files and produce striking
images on metallic foils and similar substrates. Using the Color-Logic system means that
Graphium owners no longer need to create white ink masks. Graphium presses,
together with the Color-Logic process, provide printers with 250 new metallic
colors and a virtually unlimited combination of decorative effects. As brands require many more SKUs to address
worldwide markets, the Graphium digital printing solution enables them to stand
out from their competition on the shelf."
The Graphium is a high speed hybrid
UV inkjet press designed specifically for the narrow web and specialty
packaging market by FFEI and Fujifilm. Marketed exclusively in North America by
Fujifilm, the Graphium is the first press to be configured with under and over
white, allowing pure white designs with opacity that exceeds traditional flexo
white. Its modular design provides the ultimate functionality as it combines
inkjet, flexographic printing and finishing, all inline. Utilizing greyscale
print heads that produce a range of drop sizes from 6 to 42 picoliters,
combined with inter-color LED pinning of Fujifilm Uvijet inks, enables Graphium
to print fine details, smooth tones, and small font text demanded by the most
exacting customers at single-pass print speeds up to 164 feet per minute. Flexo
stations are configured inline before and after the inkjet print engine,
providing the ultimate capability to produce unique, high quality labels.
Developed for brand managers,
product managers, corporations and advertising agencies, the Process Metallic
Color System gives licensees the ability to differentiate themselves and their
clients from the competition by simplifying the design and print production
process and implementing eye-catching decorative effects into their branded
products and associated collateral. The Color-Logic system is compatible with
offset, inkjet, flexography, digital presses, screen printing, and gravure
processes. It is ideal for packaging,
pouches, direct mail, point-of-purchase material, signage, post cards,
literature, booklets, labels, shrink sleeves, calendars and much more.
Color-Logic provides brand owners,
product managers, corporations, and their advertising agencies the ability to
differentiate themselves and their clients with a simple print production
process that yields dramatic results. Color-Logic decorative effects utilize
the existing workflows of printers and designers, yielding dynamic results
without the use of special equipment. Color-Logic supports the value of print
and works with designers and printers to enhance their printed media.
AVT set to feature first-of-its-kind ‘CoatScan’ Solution & ‘Mercury’ Ink Color Control System
AVT, the world leader in print
inspection, print process control, and quality assurance, will showcase a
variety of solutions for the metal decorating sector at the Cannex & Fillex
Conference, June 1-4 in Guangzhou, China.
AVT’s solutions for the metal
decorating sector align with the industry’s needs for increased product quality
and workflow efficiency. AVT is a leader in providing 100% inspection, process
control and quality assurance, featuring complete, end-to-end workflow
solutions whose automatic inspection techniques connect directly to its customers’
workflow. These comprehensive solutions include unsurpassed color measurement
and control systems, leading process quality management tools, and a portfolio
of additional optional solutions to further ensure the highest levels of
quality.
Following is an overview of
solutions that AVT will showcase at Cannex & Fillex:
Titan: 100% Quality Assurance & Process Control for Metal
Decorating Applications
AVT's Titan is a comprehensive,
100% quality assurance and process control system for metal decorating
applications based on the company’s advanced algorithm and sensitivities
control capabilities. When installed on
presses, Titan detects the full spectrum of typical print defects, including
color variations, mis-registration (including varnish mis-registration),
misprints, spots, incorrect characters, streaks, scratches, splashes, scumming,
edges and bends.
Upon finding a defect, Titan’s
colored light tower informs the operator, who can then take measures to correct
the issue. The system also is capable of sending signals that can eject,
divert or mark the defected sheet or, should the issue be widespread, stop the press
feeder entirely. Titan’s other quality control aspects include PDF
comparison and color variation tracking, as well as a generated report, called
PrintFlow, that enables easy defect tracing for subsequent analysis.
CoatScan: Inspection Solution for Sheet Coating Presses
AVT’s new CoatScan inspection
solution for sheet coating presses is the first if its kind in the world.
CoatScan provides coating margin monitoring and sheet positioning
assurance through comparison with the user’s pre-determined standards. It also
offers defect detection of the overall coating area, as well as indications of
coating thickness variations. CoatScan also supplies users with comprehensive
reports of all monitored items.
Mercury: Ink Color Control System
AVT's Mercury Ink Color Control
System precisely sets inking using a patented, digital servomotor on any new or
existing litho decorating line. Mercury
can combine with an optional CIP3 Pre-setting module. Analyzing image
data from the pre-press plate results in substantial time saving and waste
reduction during color make ready.
“With the metal decorating market
flourishing, AVT has significantly increased our installed base in less than
one year’s time, including several new partnerships with highly respected
industry leaders,” said Jaron Lotan, CEO of AVT. “In addition to introducing our new CoatScan
solution for sheet coating presses, our participation at Cannex & Fillex
also allows us to build new relationships in China, an increasingly important market
for both metal decorating sector and the broader print production industry.”
Headquartered in Hod-Hasharon,
Israel with sales, marketing, and support offices in the United States, Europe
and China, AVT is the global leader in print process control, quality
assurance, and press control for the packaging, labels, and commercial print
industries. Backed by state-of-the-art technology and field-proven solutions,
more than 7,000 AVT systems are installed at customer sites worldwide.
Monday, April 27, 2015
Radware introduces industry’s first hybrid cloud based WAF service
Radware launches new hybrid cloud WAF service – a fully-managed service that provides unmatched protection from web application attacks.
Radware, a leading provider of
cyber security and application delivery solutions ensuring optimal service
level for applications in virtual, cloud and software defined data centres,
today released a new and fully-managed, cloud-based Web Application Firewall
(WAF) service that provides unmatchedprotection from web-based cyber-attacks.
Cyber-attacks remain a persistent
threat and have become sophisticated in size and scope. Denial of Service
(DoS), SQL injections and cross-site scripting are the most common web attack
vectors, increasing in popularity. As migration to the cloud continues and
expands, companies today are facing a more distributed network infrastructure.
This transition of web based applications to the cloud have rendered on-premise
mitigation tools ineffective against web attacks and require organisations to
protect their applications both on-premise and in-the-cloud.
Radware’s new Hybrid Cloud WAF Service
is an industry first that provides a fully managed enterprise grade WAF that
protects both on-premise and cloud-based applications, using a single
technology solution. Unlike existing WAF solutions that integrate dual
technologies, which results in a gap between protection coverage and quality,
Radware’s single technology approach makes migrating applications to the cloud
safer and secure.
“It’s not uncommon for enterprises
to distribute their applications both on-premise and in-the-cloud. In addition,
we see enterprises employ multiple cloud vendors to host various aspects of
their infrastructure. However, having a disparate network infrastructure adds a
level of complexity when trying to protect your web applications,” says Carl
Herberger, vice president of security solutions for Radware. “We have taken
actionable steps to provide enterprise with a unified hybrid solution against
web-based attacks regardless if protection is needed on-premise or in the cloud
and provide better security when moving applications to the cloud as well as
ease of security policy orchestration and automation.”
In addition to protection from
various web attacks, Radware’s Hybrid Cloud WAF can also defend and mitigate a
wide range of DDoS attacks through its always-on DDoS attack protection, and
provide comprehensive detection and mitigation of attacks with minimal false
positives and no impact on legitimate traffic.
“When there is no technical
integration between on-premise and cloud WAF technologies, organisations are
faced with poor quality of detection resulting in poor mitigation options,”
says Jon Oltsik, senior principal analyst, Enterprise Strategy Group.
“Radware’s Hybrid Cloud WAF Service can help bridge this gap by integrating its
on-premise devices and WAF technologies with cloud-based coverage to deliver a
comprehensive detection and mitigation solution.”
The Hybrid Cloud WAF Service also
provides full coverage from all of OWASP’s Top 10 security risks and is backed
by Radware’s Emergency Response Team - a dedicated group of security experts
that can actively monitor and mitigate attacks in real time.
Finat announces 2015 new technology webinar series
Finat, the international association for the self-adhesive
label industry, announces a series of webinars designed to present the latest
independent label industry knowledge and focusing on topics relevant to the
future of the industry. Purpose of the webinars is to offer a convenient tool
at members’ fingertips to brief them on management, technology and
sustainability developments that may impact their business in the near future.
The Finat Board’s ‘New Converting Technology’ taskforce is driving the webinar
programme, and works closely with Finat’s Young Managers Club that also
regularly organizes business webinars specifically for young managers in the
label industry with the next ones scheduled for June and October.
The 2015 Technology Webinar Series follows a Finat webinar
end of last year on the future of printed electronics. “Proactive knowledge
sharing and supporting our members, as well as the industry in general on
technologies, trends and challenges is an ongoing focus for Finat, as
innovation continues apace. The webinar last year proved so successful that we
felt members would benefit from more,” comments Kurt Walker, Finat President.
“On closer investigation three topics stood out.”
Sensory Labels and Packaging
A paper on Sensory Labels and Packaging will be presented by Hannah Hall, Research Manager at Blue Yonder Research. The fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) market has become
incredibly competitive and with the additional pressure from the retailers to
support promotions whilst keeping retail prices low, this all has to be
achieved on efficient budgets. The webinar will provide insights into the
techniques used to ensure that brands connect with their end-user on a
multi-sensorial, often sub-conscious level that drives loyalty. Brands are
constantly looking for added value and partners who share their passion. Strong
relationships with brands are built by understanding precisely what they need,
paying attention to the smallest details, and through introducing new
techniques that can save time and money whilst improving their product
offering. The techniques discussed in this webinar are relevant to all sizes of
brands – local or global, and are absolutely essential to their growth.
The webinar is open to Finat member company representatives -
especially those involved in marketing and product development – who can
register on the Finat website via this link.
The Impact of Good Colour Management
Marcus Ruckstadter, Sales Director at EU Zeller + Gmelin will look at why on site colour management is needed
to reduce downtime and increase uptime; and how to understand customer as well
as brand demands and their key drivers. Also the current challenges, along with
the associated costs, printers and converters are will be addressed in the
presentation. He will also detail possible solutions based on technology, not
the human eye, and process driven financial and customer retention benefits.
Direct Print - A Threat to Pressure Sensitive
Corey Reardon, CEO of AWA Alexandar Watson Associates will expand on potential threats to the label market
such as digital heat transfers on to bottles, replacing PS and competing with
allied technologies such as sleeves and IML.
“We believe these are subjects our members are keen to get a
better understanding of. It will help them to investigate further what the
possibilities are for them, now and in the future. Individually or
collectively, the information can make a significant difference to the
direction an operation takes both in terms of investment and customer development.
We look forward to seeing how members use the knowledge to make real changes to
the performance of their businesses,” adds Chris Ellison of OPM Labels and
Packaging, who is the Finat Board member responsible for new technology
awareness. “In tandem with the Young Managers Club webinars, we are building a
nice stream of new Finat knowledge sharing activity, all created to support
members on their path to success and profitability.”
Imprimex expands its folding carton and label offerings with new Xeikon 3050 digital press
Advanced digital printing technology of Xeikon will allow Uruguayan Packaging specialist to increase productivity and provide current and new clients with higher quality and versatility
Xeikon announces that Imprimex, a
market leader in the Uruguayan packaging industry, has expanded its printing
capacity with a Xeikon 3050 digital color press. The investment in the new
press will allow the company to offer its label and folding carton clients the
advantages of variable data printing, in short print runs and with the highest
quality standards.
Founded in 1978, Imprimex
continuously grew and adopted its technological processes in order to meet the
quality and productivity requirements of its clients in the food, beverages,
cosmetics, editorial and advertising industries within the Uruguayan and
international markets. “The new Xeikon 3050 digital press will support our new
sales channel in the area of short-run folding boxes, for products with high
quality and safety demands such as those required by the pharmaceutical
industry”, says Horacio Rey Lottermoser, CEO of Imprimex. “Our strategy is to
provide an answer to the international market trends. We want our clients to be
able to count on a supplier that is capable of creating products like the ones
developed in the most competitive markets worldwide. In Xeikon, we found a
strategic partner that will help us to produce new and innovative products on
the Xeikon 3050 press”.
Filip Weymans, Director Segment
Marketing labels and Packaging at Xeikon, adds: “The integration of the Xeikon
3050 press into Imprimex’ digital printing capacity will consolidate its
position as leading supplier in the packaging and label market in Uruguay. And
it will contribute in the fulfillment of its mission to provide quality
products, with a continuous improvement in the processes through the
development of innovative ideas that meet the needs of its clients.”
Unique print width and special features make Xeikon 3050 perfect choice
The choice of Xeikon’s 3050 model
was based on the unique print width (516mm / 20”) of the press, which adjusts
better to the client demands, and on the versatility for a diverse range of
applications in the packaging market. “Thanks to its configuration (full rotary
printing with variable repeat length) and print width, we can make better use
of different formats and create more cost-effective price settings”, states
Horacio Rey, while commenting on some of the specific functions that motivated
the selection of Xeikon’s technology, “A new feature we highlight is the
security printing possibility, which is very much sought for the authentication
of original products. For us, it will be the ideal complement that will allow
us to continue innovating and developing new products”.
The Xeikon 3050 model is the
entry-level press of the Xeikon 3000 Series, designed for label and packaging
converters that require a greater capacity in the production of labels, folding
cartons and promotional materials, with the functionality offered by digital
printing technology. As business expands, the Xeikon 3050 press can be upgraded
to one of the higher speed models of the Xeikon 3000 Series without any compromise
in quality.
The Xeikon 3050 press that was
installed recently at the 28.500 square feet headquarters of Imprimex in
Montevideo, has a variable print width of 250mm / 9.8” to 516mm / 20” and
prints with speeds of up to 9,6m/min or 31.5 ft/min to work with maximum
volumes of 974.16 square feet per hour. “This productivity level promises a
fast return-on-investment and an additional production capacity to support our
future growth strategy”, concludes Horacio Rey.
Imprimex S.A. has more than three
decades of experience in the packaging industry. Its portfolio comprises
folding boxes in cardboard and micro-corrugated, displays, bags and point of
sale materials. The company also has an executive division specialized in the
production of self-adhesive labels in rolls, sheets, paper, OPP and PVC,
certified with the ISO 9001:2008 norm.
Asahi Photoproducts brings leading edge flexographic plate solutions to Converflex 2015
Pinning top dot technology supports fixed colour palette printing techniques with no compromise in quality
Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer
plate development, will be exhibiting at Converflex 2015, taking place from
19-23 May in Milan. Asahi will be located on stand R20 in hall 2 at the show.
Asahi will be featuring its Pinning Top Dot plate technology, which enables a
broad colour gamut, vibrant colour reproductions, soft tonal shades and
improved productivity.
“We are excited to be attending Converflex 2015,” says
Andrea Belloli, Italian branch manager for Asahi. “Initial feedback to our
Pinning Top Dot technology, which was announced last year, has been extremely
positive and we are looking forward to sharing its benefits with attendees at
the show.”
David Galton, UK Sales Director for Asahi Photoproducts,
adds, “Converflex is an excellent platform for showcasing Pinning Top Dot
technology. The print quality achieved by combining our plate technology with
fixed colour palette printing techniques brings outstanding shelf appeal to
packaging. Print consistency is crucial to brands’ ability to drive sales
volumes by increasing visibility, reinforcing identity and ensuring volume
turnover. Pinning Top Dot was designed to improve the quality of the emerging
fixed colour palette printing technique, which delivers cost benefits to the
brand owner without any compromise in quality. Excellent results have been
achieved by working collaboratively with creative agencies, brand owners and
printers to take advantage of these unique capabilities, and show attendees
will be able to see the results first hand.”
Pinning Top Dot: The
Details
A feature of both Asahi’s solvent-washable TOP and
water-washable AWP plates, Pinning Top Dot technology (PDT) enables a clean ink
transfer and prevents ink accumulating on the plate surfaces and shoulders in
screen areas. This leads to fewer cleaning intervals and reduced downtime, as
well as significant quality improvements.
Pinning Dot Technology allows a kiss-touch printing pressure
setting. It makes use of low plate surface tension, made possible by a
specially engineered Asahi polymer chemistry, to inhibit liquid flow. The ink
forms a globule, with a large contact angle and high pinning point. This results
in a cleaner and homogeneous ink transfer from plate to substrate, helping
flexographic printers meet the ever increasing quality demands of their
customers.
Global debut of
HybridA Resin
In addition to its Pinning Top Dot plate lines, Asahi will
also debut its new HybridA liquid polymer resin. HybridA resin features higher
viscosity for the post-printed corrugated printing market. The resin is a
hybrid solution that combines the advantages of liquid resin with the technical
properties of a solid plate.
Belloli adds, “Asahi first brought innovative liquid resin
technology to market more than 40 years ago, and we are proud that the
innovation continues today. This latest liquid resin offering will help
customers maintain a leadership position in the highly competitive corrugated
market. Both HybridA and Pinning Top Dot technologies will be key elements to
our market and we are pleased to be bringing these to Converflex 2015!”
For more information about Pinning Top Dot and HybridA
technologies as well as other flexographic solutions from Asahi Photoproducts
Europe, visit www.asahi-photoproducts.com.
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