Keeping it on the straight and narrow
23 March 2016
The M6 press from Bobst Firenze The dominant trends in narrow web flexo presses is for faster changeovers and greater flexiblity. By Nessan Cleary.…
Features
And there was light, UV light
23 March 2016
The MBS system from IST Although most manufacturers now offer some form of UV LED systems, traditional UV curing is still the main ‘drying’…
Show and tell
18 February 2016
The Label & Print show is a growing segment of Packaging Innovations The year’s big print show in Germany may still be some months…
Labelneeds invests to grow customer base with new MPS EF flexo press
16 February 2016
The team at Labelneeds opted for adding the APC automation package to the new nine colour MPS press A new high spec flexo press…
Comprehensive tesa range offers greater performance
26 January 2016
Developments in the flexographic industry have seen the high quality printing process expand to cover countless applications over recent years. To meet such increasing market…
One in a million
5 January 2016
IIJ has developed the MP500i – a 600 dpi monochrome inkjet module The use of variable data is becoming increasingly common from short run…
Bold ideas and smart thinking
5 January 2016
The creative suite at Parkside Historically best known for its tobacco packaging capabilities, Parkside is fast becoming a leading edge designer of future flexible…
Taking it on the sleeve
16 December 2015
Axcyl Carbon carbon fibre bridge sleeve There are many types of sleeves used in flexo printing. There are anilox sleeves, plate carrier sleeves and…
Mark Andy scores hat trick with Performance Series in Ireland
16 December 2015
Advanced Labels investment included two Rotoflex machines, a VSI and DSI. Narrow web press manufacturer Mark Andy has installed three of its Performance Series presses…
The shape of dots to come
2 December 2015
Pierre Paul Moyson, European technical manager for Asahi Photoproducts, demonstrates the AWP 4835P waterwash processor. The convenience of digital flexo plates came at the…
Rollers in the deep: cleaning beneath the surface
2 December 2015
Anilox cleaning system from Flexo Wash If you want an anilox roller to perform at its best then it needs to be cleaned properly.…
Northern lights
2 December 2015
Smart labelling for heart patients developed by Beneli and ST Micro Electronics. Innovation through partnerships and the ongoing commitment to developing more sustainable packaging…
Making it stick
2 December 2015
As packaging applications become more demanding, so adhesive technology develops to ensure it performs to the required standard. Legislation and demands for sustainability are…
Today an ELF – tomorrow a giant
23 November 2015
The new label forum proved a successful event for FINAT. The newly established FINAT European Label Forum met for the first time in June in…
Playing the numbers
23 November 2015
Andy King, Shuttleworth Management information systems have evolved from simple production data gathering to running sophisticated, automated workflows. By Nessan Cleary. Traditionally, management…