Converting News
New and unique: nyloflex FSC Digital, the softest solid flexo plate for corrugated postprint
Printing ≫ Flexography 07/13 2009 16:37
With the introduction of the new nyloflex® FSC Digital, Flint Group Flexographic Products offers a novel printing plate to the corrugated converting industry, which can contribute to lowering the total cost of ownership while increasing quality due to the unique low plate hardness of only 26 Shore A and finally making work life easier.
Particularly in the corrugated market the trend towards low cost liners has become accepted, this has resulted in special print requirements in order to obtain the high quality demanded by brand owners.
To print corrugated transit packaging, generally printing plates with a very low hardness are required to achieve sufficient ink transfer – previously this has only been possible with liquid plates. This meant that both the printer and the converter had to abstain from many advantages of a solid plate, such as the very low manufacturing tolerances. » Read More
FUJIFILM Dimatix Launches Spectra Polaris Printhead
Printing ≫ Inkjet 07/09 2009 07:39
Shanghai, China(July 7, 2009) FUJIFILM Dimatix launched the latest addition to its line of Spectra brand drop-on-demand inkjet printhead products with the introduction of the new Spectra Polaris PQ-512/15 printhead aimed at a wide range of demanding printing applications.
The Spectra Polaris PQ-512/15 printhead utilizes the binary operating capability of Dimatix’ VersaDropTM jetting technology and Q-Class hybrid construction to deliver ink drop sizes from 15 to 30 picoliters from 512 individually addressable inkjet nozzles at continuous frequencies up to 45 kHz fired at 8 meters/second velocity with exceptional straightness.
The new Spectra Polaris printhead is equipped with a flexible, fluid interface allowing single or two-color operation with a broad range of inks, including UV-curable inks and aggressive organic solvents, making it suitable for a broad range of commercial and industrial printing applications such as wide-format, label and package printing at resolutions to 1000 dpi. » Read More
MARK ANDY EUROPE INCREASES CUSTOMER SERVICE FOCUS
Printing ≫ Flexography 07/09 2009 07:08
St. Louis, Missouri, USA (July 7, 2009) Mark Andy, Inc. , a world leader in narrow- and mid-web printing and converting equipment, is pleased to announce updates to their aftermarket service group in Europe. The company's extensive European customer base will now be serviced even more effectively and efficiently as Sacha Cerini joins the team as Director of Aftermarket Sales in Europe, located at the company's European headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. » Read More
KODAK Stream Inkjet Technology Hits the Market with KODAK PROSPER S10 Imprinting System
Printing ≫ Inkjet 07/07 2009 09:33
All products using Stream Inkjet Technology now branded KODAK PROSPER
The commercial inkjet platform of the future is available today, as Kodak rapidly advances its breakthrough Stream Inkjet Technology. In commercializing the S10 Imprinting System, formerly referred to as the Stream Printhead, Kodak also announced it is branding all products using Stream Inkjet Technology under the KODAK PROSPER family name. » Read More
Maxim Color Technologies Selects Integrated Color Solutions's Remote Director Monitor Proofing
Printing ≫ Proofing 06/17 2009 12:36
Maxim Color Technologies (MCT), a leading NYC pre-media company serving top advertising and publishing firms, has selected Remote Director from Integrated Color Solutions (ICS) as its monitor proofing solution. MCT has installed Remote Director to reduce hard copy proofing and associated costs incurred for client images being proofed between its New York, Florida and Hong Kong locations. » Read More