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Sihl launches dual-function security label material

Piotr Wnuk — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:36:01 +0000

Sihl has launched Enduro MD Shield, a label material that combines RFID and NFC signal blocking with a metal-detectable inner layer, targeting converters serving food processing, pharmaceutical, financial and public sector applications.

The material shields transponder resonance circuits, reducing contactless reading range from several centimeters to a few millimeters. Tests at 13.56 MHz confirmed that RFID chips protected by the shield core cannot be read, making it suited to high-security applications including government, finance and aerospace.

The metal-detectable layer enables reliable identification of metal fragments and foreign bodies during food production, supporting compliance in industrial bakeries, meat processing, dairy, cooked meals and pet food manufacturing. A declaration of compliance for food contact is available.

Enduro MD Shield is available in grammages from 155 gsm to 240 gsm and carries FSC Mix Credit certification. Specialist grades include a phenol-free thermal direct option and an OBA-free surface compatible with security inks visible under UV light.

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Finnish project advances cellulose packaging films

Piotr Wnuk — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:23:19 +0000

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and LUT University have developed fully cellulose-based film and coating materials capable of matching the barrier performance of conventional plastics, completing pilot-scale demonstrations across multiple packaging applications under the F3 Films for Future project in March 2026.

The materials can be processed as a polymer rather than a fiber, producing transparent films with oxygen transmission rates below 1 cc/m2/day at 23 deg C and 50 percent relative humidity, comparable to conventional plastic films. Barrier coatings achieved oxygen transmission rates below 0.2 cc/m2/day and KIT 12 grease resistance in recyclable fiber-based packaging systems. Processing compatibility has been demonstrated with conventional converting methods, including thermoforming.

The development targets regulatory pressure from the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, which is tightening requirements around recyclability, material composition and lifecycle impact, including thresholds limiting plastic content to below 5 percent by weight in fiber-based materials.

'Plastic films are one of the most widely used packaging formats, yet they are among the most difficult to recycle and a major source of persistent environmental pollution,' said Ali Harlin, research professor at VTT. 'Cellulose materials open new sustainable pathways for packaging.'

Next steps will focus on scaling toward commercial applications in dry food, bakery and fiber-based packaging requiring transparent barrier layers. The project involved 34 industrial partners and was funded by the European Regional Development Fund.

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Securikett introduces recycled security tapes

Adyasha Sinha — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:09:13 +0000

Securikett has launched a new range of SecurityTapes manufactured from recycled raw materials, marking a further step toward more sustainable packaging.

The new tapes are a further development and extension of Securikett’s recycled-material label portfolio, which was introduced in spring 2025.

The newly developed tapes are available in various widths and feature a tamper-evident opening effect when removed. They are engineered to trigger the Void effect even when multiple layers of security tape are applied one on top of the other, ensuring protection across various packaging scenarios.

A key design element is the adhesive-free zone located in the center of the tape. This feature prevents premature activation of the Void effect from vibration during transport or from impacts such as parcel drops, thereby maintaining functionality until intentional opening. Another feature is that the Void effect is activated even when multiple layers of tape are applied one on top of another, ensuring that tampering attempts are noticeable.

By using recycled materials, these tapes contribute to a sustainable circular economy while maintaining enhanced security standards required for product and shipment protection.

Werner Horn, CEO of Securikett, commented: 'Our new security tapes made from recycled materials represent another important step toward sustainable packaging, complementing our proven paper-based tapes. For customers who cannot or prefer not to switch to paper, they provide an ecological alternative that enables both secure and more sustainable packaging.'

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HP certifies Michelman's DigiPrime Vision 9200

Piotr Wnuk — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:43:40 +0000

Michelman has announced that DigiPrime Vision 9200, a premium label primer for HP Indigo digital presses, has received certification for in-line use on HP Indigo 6K+ and 8K Digital Presses, making it available to European print service providers following its initial announcement at Dscoop Edge Rockies earlier in 2026.

DigiPrime Vision 9200 is suitable for paper, film and metallized substrates and is formulated to reduce downtime through improved runnability, lower maintenance and easier cleanup. It offers increased water and chemical resistance without yellowing and is water-based, PFAS-free and food contact compliant.

Michelman will also present developments in digitally printed flexible packaging at Dscoop Edge Slovenia, demonstrating how print-receptive primers can be combined with barrier and functional coatings on fiber-based and mono-material film substrates to produce recyclable and compostable packaging structures with oxygen, moisture and grease barriers.

Jan Denies, Michelman's global account manager for digital printing, will present an educational session on shrink sleeve applications titled Shrink Sleeves: Not as Tough as They Seam.

'With our comprehensive primer portfolio, we help customers simplify primer selection, improve efficiency and confidently move between applications while supporting HP Indigo's vision for nonstop digital printing,' said Andy Rae, head of digital printing at Michelman.

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Troika Systems launches Troika Evo

Selah Zighelboim — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:58:28 +0000

Troika Systems has launched Troika Evo, its next-generation 3D scanning microscope platform designed for the inspection and measurement of anilox rolls, gravure cylinders and flexographic plates.

Evo is engineered to deliver accurate, repeatable measurements in the real conditions of a working pressroom.

Modern design improvements remove the need for anti-vibration tables, giving operators lab-grade stability directly on the production floor. A higher-resolution imaging sensor reveals surface wear, damage and complex cell structures more clearly than older-generation systems. A redesigned motor system reduces scan times by up to 70 percent, allowing more frequent inspections without adding to operator workload.

Key technical advancements include automatic integration with the Troika Management System, giving businesses a single source for asset condition, audit history and inventory tracking that works across multiple site locations. A 2.3mp imaging sensor (1,920 x 1,200 resolution) provides greater clarity when inspecting surface wear, damage and complex cell structures. It is capable of up to 70 percent faster scanning compared to previous-generation devices, enabling more frequent quality checks without adding to the operator workload and preventing bottlenecks. USB-C and USB 3.1 connectivity enable faster data transfer and operation across multiple pressrooms and production sites, with power supplied directly from USB.

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Identiv launches ID-Pixels 3.0 BLE smart label

Piotr Wnuk — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:13:37 +0000

Identiv has launched ID-Pixels 3.0, a family of Bluetooth Low Energy inlays and labels built on Wiliot's Gen3 IC, enabling continuous sensing and tracking of goods across supply chains without batteries.

The self-adhesive label, measuring approximately 33mm x 60mm, harvests energy from ambient Bluetooth and UHF signals and captures location, temperature, humidity and light data in real time. Each label carries a unique digital ID and integrates with the Wiliot Physical AI platform to translate continuous sensor data into actionable insights for inventory tracking, shipment verification, asset tracking and cold-chain monitoring.

ID-Pixels 3.0 is targeted at retail, logistics, pharmaceutical, food and smart packaging applications at high deployment volumes. The Gen3 IC brings advances in performance, cost efficiency and sensing capability compared with previous generations, supporting higher-fidelity data capture and continuous data flow into enterprise systems.

'ID-Pixels 3.0 builds on our foundation as an early manufacturer of Wiliot-based BLE labels at scale, with a battery-free, cost-efficient solution for mass deployment,' said Dr Manfred Mueller, COO of Identiv. 'Combining BLE, sensing and a unique digital identity in a single label, it enables real-time visibility and condition monitoring across physical supply chains.'

'With the recently released Gen3 capabilities, coupled with our Physical AI platform, we're building on that collaboration to expand the availability of tags and strengthen the ecosystem,' said Amir Khoshniyati, vice president at Wiliot.

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Esko launches XPS Spark 4835 LED system

Piotr Wnuk — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:03:30 +0000

Esko has announced the worldwide commercial availability of the XPS Spark 4835, a digital LED flexo plate exposure system designed to replace aging UV tube bank exposure frames in label converting, tradeshop and flexible packaging environments.

The XPS Spark 4835 uses patented kaleidoscopic optics technology to deliver homogeneous UVA light distribution across the full plate surface, eliminating the hotspots and uneven exposure associated with tube-based systems. Full-surface UVA LED exposure removes warm-up time and delivers exposure times comparable to or faster than conventional bank systems. Energy consumption is reduced by up to 80 percent compared with conventional UV tube bank systems, enabled by patented air-cooling technology that removes the need for energy-intensive chillers and a patented insulated plate drawer that minimizes heat loss.

The launch addresses growing obsolescence of UV tube bank systems as replacement mercury-containing UVA lamps become harder to source under EU Directive 2011/65/EU, with degrading tubes causing inconsistent exposure and variable print quality. The XPS Spark is positioned between conventional bank exposure systems and the Esko XPS Crystal platform as a more accessible LED exposure option.

The system features a compact footprint, optional integrated UVA/UVC finishing drawer combining back exposure, main exposure and finishing in a single unit, and an open exposure parameter system supporting all flexo plate vendors. Esko is also developing Spark Screens, a dedicated screening technology for the platform designed to enhance UV ink print quality and reduce press make-ready times.

Early users include Nagels Druck in Germany and MackayMitchell Envelope Company in the US. 'LED exposure eliminates bulb warm-up time, resulting in measurable time savings and a more streamlined platemaking process,' said Dawn White, prepress manager at MackayMitchell.

'Thousands of flexo operations worldwide still rely on aging UV tube exposure systems that are increasingly difficult and expensive to maintain,' said Eddy Fadel, Esko GM Flexo. 'The XPS Spark provides a future-ready alternative that delivers premium exposure quality while lowering energy use and reducing waste.'

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EyeC launches cloud-based pre-press system

Adyasha Sinha — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:10:50 +0000

EyeC has launched Proofiler Graphic Connect, a fully cloud-based, system- and hardware-independent pre-press inspection software. The SaaS software enables automated PDF-to-PDF comparisons for core pre-press workflows.

Pre-press operations and departments can now integrate quality control into existing production processes in a more transparent, flexible and future-proof manner.

Designed specifically to meet the needs of the graphic arts industry and packaging production, Proofiler Graphic Connect addresses key quality risks in the pre-press stage. The software automatically and with high precision compares print-ready and step-and-repeat files against approved reference files.

Taking all pre-press-specific requirements into account, the system checks graphic content, barcodes and Braille in client, print and imposition PDFs, identifies deviations early and
supports faster approvals with significantly reduced manual effort.

The scalable SaaS architecture offers system-independent flexibility and eliminates the need for local installation and maintenance. At the same time, direct operation via the browser interface and real-time collaboration create a secure foundation for quality control in prepress.

Proofiler Graphic Connect integrates with workflow systems such as Hybrid Software Cloudflow or Esko Automation Engine via a standardized REST API. This enables pre-press teams to fully automate and embed quality control into their existing production processes: inspection jobs are initiated directly from within the workflow without requiring any user interaction.

Once the inspection is complete, all results and detected deviations are automatically returned to the workflow system and visualized there in the familiar user interface. This allows quality decisions to be made directly within the workflow without the need to actively operate the inspection software.

If user interaction is still required, the system automatically navigates to the relevant section. The user interface allows results to be reviewed, evaluated and approved. The workflow then automatically continues the process. These evaluations and decisions are also reported back to the workflow system. Companies thus benefit from greater process reliability, reduced coordination effort and a continuous digital audit trail in which all inspection results, deviations and approval decisions are centrally documented and available in the workflow in a traceable manner.

For detailed analysis, users can switch directly to the Proofiler Graphic Connect interface at any time to view all inspection results.

'With Proofiler Graphic Connect, we’re integrating prepress quality control directly into modern production workflows,' said Michael Körper, product manager at EyeC. 'Companies can coordinate their inspection processes across multiple locations, speed up approvals, and manage quality requirements transparently. This creates an efficient workflow
that reduces manual effort and ensures reliable results across teams and systems.'

EyeC Proofiler Graphic Connect is available now on the company's website.

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Fedrigoni launches DS2 water-soluble adhesive

Piotr Wnuk — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:28:48 +0000

Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives North America has launched DS2, a clear-drying, water-soluble adhesive for label applications requiring complete removal without adhesive residue, designed for use with water-dissolvable facestocks in food service, healthcare, institutional and laboratory environments.

DS2 disperses in hot or cold water, allowing labels to remain functional during use and then wash away during cleaning, power washing or industrial dishwashing processes. The adhesive adheres to metal, HDPE and low-surface-energy plastic containers as well as smooth and lightly textured surfaces and can be paired with Fedrigoni's 47# Water Dissolvable Direct Thermal facestock, which dissolves completely when immersed.

Target applications include cafeteria and hospital tray labels, food preparation and expiration labels, produce tote identification and laboratory labeling, where containers require temporary identification before being cleaned and reused.

'DS2 was developed for applications where the label needs to perform during use, then wash away cleanly when the container is ready to be reused,' said Melissa Harton, marketing manager North America at Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives. 'By pairing a water-soluble adhesive with water-dissolvable facestocks, converters can support customers who need clean-release labels that leave no adhesive residue behind.'

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