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.
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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.
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.
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…
“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…
Mavigrafica grows Miraclon Flexcel NX fleet
30 September 2025
Mavigrafica has expanded its production capacity with the installation of a second Flexcel NX Ultra platemaking solution from Miraclon at its new facility in Florence.
XSYS processing line automates Chespa’s platemaking
8 April 2025
Polish prepress company Chespa has improved the automation of its flexo platemaking with the installation of the ThermoFlexX Catena+ processing line from XSYS.
XSYS to showcase future-focused solutions at Hybrid event
7 April 2025
XSYS has announced its participation as a silver sponsor at the Hybrid Fusion Packaging Summit 2025 – taking place from April 22–25 in Amsterdam.
Securikett brings flexo platemaking in-house with Miraclon
13 February 2025
Austrian producer of security labels and seals Securikett has opted to bring flexo platemaking in-house by investing in a Flexcel NX Wide 3548 system with…
Ukrpol takes control of flexo platemaking with Miraclon system
27 September 2024
Ukranian printer, Ukrpol Printing Company, has brought flexographic platemaking in-house by installing a Flexcel NX Wide 4260 system from Miraclon.
Pacificolor appoints plant manager for Utah facility
17 July 2024
North America-based Pacificolor has announced the appointment of Chad Atkinson as plant manager for its Utah production facility.
Emsur Saymopack upgrades to latest Esko plate technology
27 June 2024
New platemaking equipment at Spanish firm includes CDI Crystal, XPS Crystal and Print Control Wizard technology.
Drupa 2024: prepress and software advances trailed
3 June 2024
Technology news from drupa 2024, focusing on flexo plates and platemounting and software.
Esko CTO Joël Depernet steps up to become president
14 March 2024
Mr Depernet steps up at the prepress solution provider after three years in the chief technical officer position, at a 'hugely exciting time' for the…