Tapping into the technical talks
7 January 2026
Italian flexo association, the ATIF, held its annual conference and awards in Milan in late November. FlexoTech editor Andy Knaggs was invited along to enjoy…
Features
Defining the flexo standard
28 December 2025
There have been Fogra standards for offset and digital printing for some time, and this year Fogra has come forward with a flexographic equivalent.
The chamber at flexo’s heart
15 December 2025
Chamber doctor blade systems perform a quiet yet vital role in facilitating the highest flexo print quality, with ink pressure and doctor blade angles among…
Investing in protecting
8 December 2025
Well-protected sleeves cost a bit more but can save money in the longer term, impacting positively on areas such as press uptime, changeover efficiency and…
Beauty with responsibility
3 December 2025
As brands strive for packaging that attracts attention while meeting environmental goals, special effects inks and coatings are now being developed to align with sustainable…
New venue, new name? No sweat!
25 November 2025
Labelexpo Europe took place from 16 to 19 September 2025 in Barcelona, bringing the sector to the Catalan capital for the first time. Despite some…
Converting pouches into possibilities
3 November 2025
Pouches are proving to be a strong growth area within the flexible packaging field. It is, however, an application that requires printers and converters to…
Connected by QR code
21 October 2025
Packaging and labels are being increasingly connected to the digital world through evolving technologies that deliver rich content and enhance operational efficiency.
Barriers and progress
13 October 2025
Functional performance and circularity – the demands on packaging today are higher than ever, and ink and coatings manufacturers are responding with innovation. Continuing developments…
It’s all about the opacity
1 October 2025
It is expensive and challenging to use in production environments, but it is also often crucial in delivering vibrant flexo print. FlexoTech looks at the…
A pre-awards aperitif?
22 September 2025
Here at FlexoTech, we like to think we understand our readers. It hasn’t escaped our attention that attendees to the FlexoTech Awards every October can…
Clean first, corona second…
1 September 2025
…static control third. There is a clear order to managing printing webs most effectively to get the best possible print results, as FlexoTech hears from…
Taking the temperature
26 August 2025
FlexoTech checks in with a panel of UV curing equipment suppliers to ask about the latest trends in the sector. Featuring: Stacy Hoge, marketing manager,…
UV inks: curable optimism
18 August 2025
Optimising UV inks for the modern flexo sector is an ongoing challenge, with sustainability issues such as recyclability, and curing performance all on the agenda.
Repro steps up to the plate
13 August 2025
Evolution in flexo prepress services moves in different directions. FlexoTech looks at the supply of highly screened plates for flexo printing and the digital tools…