FTA and IDEAlliance launch further online flexo course

Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), in partnership with IDEAlliance, has introduced an interactive online course, ‘G7, Flexography and the Production Environment’, designed to deliver a comprehensive overview of G7 methodology and outline its proper implementation to enhance any flexographic workflow.

Intended for both production and non-production personnel within the flexographic printing industry, the eight-module course explores multiple topics

G7 is a set of specifications designed to achieve visual similarity across all print processes, flexography included. Using G7, all printed conditions and processes are aimed at a common standard so that when files are created, customers can be assured that the end result will match their expectations. G7 is said, by IDEAlliance, to be the ‘driving force for achieving visual similarity across all print processes’.

Intended for both production and non-production personnel within the flexographic printing industry, the eight-module course explores the following topics:

  • An overview of G7 and FIRST (Flexographic Image Reproduction Specifications and Tolerances)
  • Calibration techniques to achieve repeatable results
  • Optimization practices to identify the best possible combination of print variables
  • Fingerprinting procedures to successfully match a contract proof
  • Process control techniques to maintain stable press conditions, and reduce set-up time and waste
  • Global standards that reference G7 or near-neutral calibration
  • Procedures for matching standard proofs, versus custom datasets
  • How G7 provides efficiencies for both brand owner and printer
  • Next steps for G7 and FIRST certification

The course, narrated by Steve Smiley of SmileyColor & Associates and FTA education director Joe Tuccitto, costs 450 USD for FTA and IDEAlliance members, and 900 USD for non-members.

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