Creation adds new Esko plate system with upgrade path
9 June 2026
The Esko CDI Crystal XPS 4260 system installed in Northampton is ready for the manufacturer's latest Quartz optics technology.
Plates
Esko launches new LED plate system
4 June 2026
The XPS Spark 4835 is a “next generation” digital LED flexo plate exposure system intended to replace traditional UV tube bank exposure frames.
EVO inspection platform adds speed and image clarity
28 May 2026
Troika Systems' new 3D anilox scanning system delivers about 70% faster scanning performance than older-generation systems.
Flexo symposium makes case for quality and sustainability
26 May 2026
The Next-Generation Sustainable Flexo Symposium brought several technology partners together to show high quality flexo print results on 90% PCR films.
Miraclon launches drop-in NXH alternative solvent plate
12 March 2026
Flexcel Prime is the result of four years of R&D by the manufacturer, including extensive trials and field validation with customers.
W&H installs wider platemaking at German facility
9 February 2026
The Flexcel NX Ultra 42 from Miraclon replaces a NX 35 system, enabling demonstration of a broader range of customer applications and press configurations.
XSYS aligns US and German plate manufacturing
9 January 2026
XSYS has completed the rollout of a dual-manufacturing strategy across its flexo plate portfolio, enabling its core production sites in the US and Germany to…
Miraclon upgrades Flexcel NX software
6 November 2025
Miraclon has released an updated version of its centralised software hub for Flexcel plate production: Flexel NX Central 3.0.
Asahi launches Quartz-certified water-wash flexo plate
5 November 2025
Asahi Photoproducts has launched its new AWP-CLFQ water-wash flexographic plate, marking what the company calls a milestone in sustainable, high-quality printing.
Flexo open house to highlight innovations
16 October 2025
The event will be held at Gallus's Experience Center in St Gallen, Switzerland, in November, and will also feature partners Esko and Asahi Photoproducts.
“World premiere” demo shows “Flexo 5.0” is a reality
8 October 2025
The demonstration took place at Allstein's Herford HQ in Germany, where an audience of packaging print professionals witnessed a fully automated flexographic workflow from numerous…
Asahi launches water-washable plate
16 September 2025
Asahi Photoproducts has introduced two plate technologies, at Labelexpo, under its new REVO Series.
Fujifilm to use Labelexpo for digital and flexo innovations
16 September 2025
Fujifilm is set to launch a new flexo plate processing system, FleneX Pro, alongside new enhancements to its Jet Press FP790 digital flexible packaging press…
Spirit launches online tool to streamline flexo plate ordering
11 July 2025
Spirit Packaging Premedia has introduced a new digital tool aimed at improving efficiency and transparency in the flexographic printing process.
“New chapter” in flexo predicted for October open house
10 July 2025
Allstein, Esko, Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems and Asahi Photoproducts are to present a “blueprint for the future of packaging printing” at an open house event…