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Kocher+Beck launched the TecScreen Processing Unit, a compact and economical wash device for fully automated washing and drying process of all nickel based screen-printing plates. The company also offered a full range of screen fabrics, flexible dies including laser long life...

Initiatives such as the UVFoodSafe industry group are doing their bit to facilitate this, while ink and curing specialists continue to enhance their UV offering with new technologies to provide a wider scope of application and increase adoption.

These could be seen first-hand at Labelexpo...

In recent years, China has witnessed rapid development of its package printing industry, resulting in accomplishments that have astonished the world. According to the China Packaging Federation statistics, the total value output of the Chinese packaging industry has now exceeded 1.2 trillion RMB...

This year has seen Finat report, for the first time, digital installations surpass conventional press sales in Europe, while a number of installation...

Flexible packaging
Flexible packaging is widely regarded as the fastest-growing printed packaging segment. As shorter runs are disrupting that market and more food companies turning to flexible packaging, many label companies are seeing this as a natural transition. This...

FujiFilm launched its Flenex FW-L2 platemaking technology with the C-Touch 2530 water-wash plate processor. These latest Flenex plates can image up to 200 line screens and hold 1 percent flat top dots, along with improved durability. 

Kodak demonstrated...

As part of the Danaher Product Identification (PID) Platform, AVT – along with sister companies X-Rite and Esko – introduced several joint systems that streamline the workflow process, from brand owners to printers and back to brand owners. The...

The adoption and acceptance of hybrid printing in the label industry has been propelled by the decision of all the major conventional press manufacturers to harness digital engines to their own flexo press lines. Hybrid presses can either include fully fledged 4-7 color digital units – with...

Dilli sold the Neo Picasso UV inkjet press on its stand to a Mexican converter, its first sale to the Latin American region. 

Wisconsin-based Heartland Label Printers installed the 22in ETI Cohesio on display on the ETI Coverting Equipment stand following...

Hosted by Labelexpo Global Series on the first night of Labelexpo Americas 2018, the event brought together more than 300 guests. 

Knott is a senior scientist at Dow Chemical and leader of a global team that has pioneered innovations in pressure-sensitive silicone release liner coating...